Consider us your one-stop resource for all things ‘doggy!’ We will add topics of interest, helpful tips on everything from training to nutrition, as well as provide a constantly updated resource for everything that you can do with your dog in Pinellas and the surrounding areas! We aren’t just a daycare; we love helping owners and their pets find new [...]
Does your dog go crazy every time a trick or treater rings the doorbell? Gobbles up the candy dish and everything in it? Have a safe Halloween at our First Annual: WhatADog The Best Dog-Gone Halloween Party! The team mates are planning some ghoulish delights for our four legged friends! Some tricks will probably get [...]
We had our first Puppy ‘n Me Playtime today at WhatADog Play Center. Parents and puppies gathered at 11 and we went into the small dog daycare area. It took a little coaxing for Mindi to venture very far from mom, but once she felt comfortable, she was well involved with everyone else. Two of [...]
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Fall is in the air! My shelties are lovin’ the cooler, drier air. It may be subtle but we can tell it is Autumn. The dogs are running around like puppies, full of life and spirit! I’m not sure I can keep up with them. Too bad the trees aren’t turning colors but, that’s Florida! [...]
… and I am going to help keep up this blog for the doggie day care! I am not an expert but have, somehow, ended up with 3 perfect little dogs – HA! I have all the usual problems, barking, forgetting housebreaking, jumping up on people (or each other!), you know all the fun stuff! [...]
When meeting an unfamiliar dog, allow the animal to approach you first. To encourage this, present your side or your back to the dog and avoid eye contact which may be viewed as antagonistic to some pups. Never hold out your hand or lean your face near an unfamiliar animal, as this offers an easy bite target [...]
Puppies are fast learners, and will retain training easier when introduced as young as possible. Training sessions should be short, no more than 5 minutes in duration, although presented at multiple times during a day. Using treats, toys and praise often as reward will ensure that your pup will readily offer a desired behavior again.
According to a study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, half of all U.S. dogs are now considered overweight, and further still, one fifth of all dogs are considered obese. An overweight dog is exposed to many of the same health issues that affect overweight humans: diabetes, kidney failure, joint conditions and arthritis are [...]
Yoga is a Sanskrit term meaning to “unite” or “join,” and is an ancient physical and mental discipline that aligns the mind, body and spirit. Understanding this, it is only natural that our canine companions would find inner peace in yoga too! Our first Doga class was held April 14th, and the entire class left [...]
“Chicken jerky,” one of the most popular forms of retail dog treat, is under fire for being linked to serious illness and death in over 600 households across the United States. The treats are currently under a nationwide investigation with three specific brands under scrutiny: Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch, produced by Nestle Purina, [...]
We here at the Whatadog Play Center strive to maintain a completely positive atmosphere where dogs are encouraged to play naturally, providing the play is fair and balanced for all parties involved. While uncommon, sometimes we see less-than-disirable behaviors from our furry guests, and have in the past relied entirely on our “cool down” areas to help [...]