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Explore expert dog care tips, training advice, pet safety resources, dog enrichment ideas, and heartwarming stories. Whether you're raising a new puppy or caring for a lifelong companion, our blog is packed with practical advice to help your dog live a happier, healthier life.


Illinois Suburb's New Doggie Haunted House Scores a 10 out of 10
Who says Halloween is just for people? Way back in the day... like last year... Halloween was just for people. Kids who liked to dress up and trick-or-treat, college students who liked to party with jell-o shots at frat parties and adults who just want to relive their younger years and go to bed at a decent hour. While we sometimes saw people dress up their dogs, that was the extent of the Halloween fun for our furry friends. This year, there's a new spook in town and it's en


Yes, Your Dog Needs a Halloween Costume This Year
When the world is full of stress, there are only a few things we have control over that we know will immediately boost our mood... and one of them is dressing our dogs up for Halloween. Happy October. I don't know how we got here because I'm pretty sure it was July 25th like last week but somehow the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. Sure, when January comes around we're all going to complain, but until then we have the most fun time of the entire ye


How Much Money Do Pet Owners Spend On Their Dogs' Birthdays?
Whether it's a birthday, a gotcha day or what pet owners think might be their dog's birthday, they are celebrating - in a big way! When's your dog's birthday? My first dog, Chanel, was born on January 4, 1994 and my second dog, Sonny was born on September 1, 2004. We would celebrate Chanel's birthday with a frozen dog ice cream bar, maybe the name will come to me, but chances are they don't make them anymore. It was a freezie-pup or something, and she loved them almost as muc


Our Dogs Would be Awesome at These Jobs
Our dogs are our best friends, so it's fun to imagine that they do all the things we do while we're at work... like have their own jobs! But what job would your dog be best at? We love having fun with all of your on the Camp Ruff It Facebook page, if you're not following us yet, what are you waiting for? Most days we ask you a fun question about your dog, recently we wanted to know what job your dog would have if they needed to go to work just like you - we LOVE your answers.


Camp Ruff It's 3rd Annual Prom Was a Star-studded Success
On Friday, May 29th, we turned the disco ball on at Camp Ruff It to welcome our campers to our 3rd annual Camp Ruff It prom. It was everything we dreamed and more. We knew it would be a blast (it always is!) but we didn't know how many of our campers would want to be a part of this year's festivities! We broke records welcoming these dazzling ladies and stud muffin pups to the Camp Ruff It red carpet, presented them with perfect pup prom snacks and drinks and had an inc


Helping Dogs Adjust to Fall Routines
As kids head back to school and families return to busier schedules, our dogs often feel the shift more than we realize.


7 Ways Dogs Show Stress When Meeting Another Dog
Here are 7 common signs your dog might be stressed during a new doggy meet-and-greet.


How to Prepare Your Dog for Their First Day at Doggie Daycare
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you and your furry friend prepare for their first day at doggie daycare!

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