OK, be honest: Raise your hand if Your dog’s name is Houdini You have good reason to change your dog’s name to Houdini Our furry friends can be amazing escape artists. And while dog owners are often tempted to stand back and be impressed at their four-legged friends’ ingenuity and physical ability, a dog that […]
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Recently welcomed a furry bundle of joy into your home? It’s all fun and games from here. Well, it can be, anyway, as long as you train your puppy right. Here are five simple rules for training your new pup at home: Command, reward, repeat. When it comes to training a puppy, quantity beats quality
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We take canine health and comfort seriously here at Rover Stay Over, that’s why we invest in elevated dog beds for our canine guests to use. They are a big expense for our kennel but we know it’s totally worth it! That’s one of the biggest reasons we provide every four-legged friend who stays here
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Attention, affection and companionship are also critical to our dogs’ health and well-being.
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As the saying goes, a tired dog is a good dog. Or as we say here at Rover Stay Over, we send your fur companion home fully exercised and “dog tired.” Did you know daily exercise can improve a dog’s mental health, reduce anxious behaviors and alleviate boredom? Did you know all dogs are different
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Natural disasters happen, and they can happen quickly. Are you prepared to care for your dog if a disaster strikes our community? The potential natural disasters we could experience here in Whatcom County are earthquakes, flooding, wind storms, extended power outages from severe weather, and even the possibility of Mount Baker erupting. What if you’re out of
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If you are new to doggy parenting or are looking for a new place to leave your fur baby while you’re away for the weekend, know that there are reputable dog kennels in Whatcom County that can be a great resource. Selecting the right kennel requires a bit of homework on your part—planning and research
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During the entire month of March, Rover Stay Over will be accepting donations of pet food and supplies at our Lynden location to benefit the Whatcom and Alternative Humane Societies. Needed items include leashes, blankets, kitty litter, treats, food and other things that help keeps dogs happy and healthy. Rover Stay Over is also accepting
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Does your beloved fur baby miss out on the perks of doggy daycare because you don’t have time to bring them here before work? Do you have a hard time getting your dog in for much-needed grooming appointments? Is dropping the dog off at the kennel one more thing on your pre-vacation to-do list? Well
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Dogs (and other pets) can be very inquisitive. Sniffing, smelling, and sometimes tasting almost anything in sight are natural behaviors for them. For that reason, dogs can unknowingly eat items that are not their food, and those items can be harmful to their health. It’s super hard to keep an eye on pets all the
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