Why don't you just leave the dog home alone?

People often ask why they should use doggie daycare, hire a pet sitter, or pay for a pet check-in. Why can't they simply leave their dog home alone?

Well of course you can, but dogs left alone are often bored and lonely.

However boredom, pent-up energy, and loneliness are one thing to deal with; separation anxiety is quite another.

Does your dog whine and get restless when you get ready to leave your house? Does your dog chew on your furniture, clothing, doors and windowsills when you aren't home? Does your dog refuse to eat when you leave him or her alone? These are some of the behaviors associated with true separation anxiety.

Mike The Intern posted this video on YouTube: What my dog does when I leave...

Just seconds after the door shuts and he is left all alone, this dog starts showing clear signs of distress — scurrying throughout the house, peering out the windows. After just a few moments, the dog climbs up on a bed, and started to cry....

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Home-Made Anxiety Shirt

Home-made "thunder" shirt - for dogs afraid of thunder, fireworks or for general anxiety - you can use an ace bandage to make a calming thunder shirt.

Photo credit: Dianna Leaman -- ‎Hemet News -- found on Facebook

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Six Peaceful Pups at PupVacay

Sometimes there is lots of barking at PupVacay, but when the dogs aren't outside playing, they are usually napping in their favourite spot.

Dexter is my 10 year old bichon, a rescue with lots of issues. He is in his usual on guard position on the back of the couch.

Denny is my 7 year old blonde bichon/poodle and he is snuggled up on the couch below Dexter.

Harley is the beagle/hound boarder,who prefers to have the opposite couch all to himself!snoozing on their respective couches.





Kingston, another boarder, is a 4 month old Shih-poo who likes to nap on the coffee table. He is normally a bundle of energy, but even puppies need their downtime.











Lia, a regular boarder, is a bichon too, who prefers the comfort of her brother Luigi's kennel when she takes her nap.








Luigi! You are in my spot! LOL

Luigi is Lia's brother dog, and also a regular boarder.

Since his sister took his cozy kennel spot, he decided to take my spot on the couch, in front of my laptop!

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Free Good Doggy! Pack Walk

January 10, 2016 - Come and join Catherine and Rob of PupVacay, along with our little dogs, Denny and Dexter for the free monthly Good Doggy! pack walk.

Join us for their free monthly pack walk, where we walk around Bowmanville to help socialize your dog, work on leash skills and enjoy a walk with friends or make new acquaintances.

Ask questions, get free training tips. No retractable leashes allowed.

Free coffee or tea following the walk. Young children are not recommended as it is a long walk.

Any aggressive or reactive dogs are welcome if muzzled, unless they have trained with Good Doggy!

Donations are taken for Ruff Start New Beginnings rescue, owned/run by Kelly Beatty - in the form of: cash, blankets, toys, treats, food, leashes, collars, crates etc.

Dress accordingly (non slip boots, hat, mitts, coat).

EVENT: Coffee and Cakes - Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 10:30–12:00
47 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 1R2
Hosted by Nadine Francis and Sherri Risto

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TAGS Low Cost Microchip Clinic

January 23, 2016 - Mark the date on your calendars! 

Their $30 microchip clinic will be on Saturday January 23rd from 12 to 2pm! 

Cash only please. All proceeds support The Animal Guardian Society (TAGS). 

 To book your appointment, please call the store at 905-430-4738.

Pet Valu Whitby Shores
619 Victoria Street West, Whitby, Ontario L1N 0E4

*Note: Mya, their picture model, is available for adoption.
You can visit her, daily, at Pet Valu Whitby Shores.

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Nail Clipping (Dogs) Fundraiser for TAGS

January 30/2016 at 11:00–16:00 -- Thanks to Super Mutz Dog Grooming Studio (36 Church Street South, Ajax, Ontario L1S 6B3) for hosting this upcoming nail clipping event!

The cost is $5.00 per dog, with all proceeds being donated to The Animal Guardian Society (TAGS).

Head on over and help your dogs put their best paws forward!

*Note: Their picture models are Patty and Faith, a bonded pair available for adoption.

When you adopt a pet, you save the life of an animal in need. Millions of dogs and cats die each year in shelters. There is nothing more rewarding than sharing your heart and your home with a rescued animal.

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Free Holiday Lights Pack Walk

December 8, 2015 - Come and join Catherine and Rob of PupVacay, along with our two little dogs, Denny and Dexter for the free monthly Good Doggy! pack walk.

This month we join Good Doggy! (7-9 pm) for a Christmas lights evening pack walk in Bowmanville on December 8, 2015, to view the many decorated homes and properties of Scugog. This is a new tradition Good Doggy! is starting. Bundle up warm and enjoy this fun social event! There will be free hot chocolate or / and hot Apple cider after the walk.

**Please note this will replace their December Sunday morning pack walk**

This pack walk won't be as formal in regards to training, but if you are having difficulty with your dog please let Nadine Francis of Good Doggy! know. She is there there to help you enjoy your evening.

They will still collect for RuffStartNewBeginnings rescue. Help dogs in need by helping a great cause! Donations can be cash, toys, food, leashes, blankets etc.

The walk will start by meeting in the parking lot of Knox school and then go across HWY 57 to see the community of homes and meet back at Knox to depart.

EVENT: Starts at Knox Christian School - Tuesday, December 8th at 7:00–9:00 PM
410 N Scugog Ct, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K2 

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