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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.


3 Puppy Yoga Events in Illinois this fall
It's time for you to stretch and fall in love with a new pup or two at one of these Illinois puppy yoga events this fall. We are busy people these days. We know we should do more for our mental health, that we should exercise, relax, drink water and spend time with people and animals that we love. But, life gets in the way and we don't always check those items off of our to-do lists. We have an idea for you though... sign up for a puppy yoga class and then you'll get a ton of


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


The Real Reasons Pet Parents Bring Their Pups to Camp Ruff It Doggie Daycare & Boarding
How did you find Camp Ruff It Doggie Daycare & Boarding? We would love to know! Here are some of our favorite orgin stories.


5 Play Mats Your Dog Needs This Fall
Your dog will love these Enrichment mats


Should You Change Your Dog's Name When You Adopt?
Naming your pup might not be as easy as you think... if that puppy already has a name! But what do you do if you hate it? Most of us weren't there when our dogs were born. Maybe you were and you got to name the puppies and you knew that little one was destined to be 'Rover,' or 'Kevin,' but chances are you adopted your best furry friend after it already had a first name. So what do you do? Keep that name... even if you adopted a dog named Simba and you know in your heart that


Did You Know? Certain Grass Types are Best for Dog Owners
o matter how old you are, you can learn something new! Did you know that there are certain types of grass that are better for dog owners to have in their yards?


10 Best Names for Your New Dog
Naming your dog is one of the most fun parts of owning a new pup! Maybe you want to stick with a classic like Fido, Spot or Fluffy. Maybe you want to name your dog after a famous pup, like Lassie or Rin Tin Tin, but we prefer the list the Camp Ruff It Facebook fans came up with! We asked our fans to tell us their favorite dog names and to purposely not include their actual dogs. We have a feeling a lot of them might be on the hunt for their newest pup to use these names! Whic


The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Happy, Healthy Puppy: Dos and Don'ts
From training and socialization to diet and exercise, there are many factors to consider to ensure your puppy grows into a happy adult.

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