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It goes without saying that a dog displaying aggressive tendencies is likely to be excused from daycare, after all, our first and most important role as purveyors of dog care is to keep our charges – the dogs – safe; however, aggression is not the only cause for expulsion.  While […]

Wag More. Bark Less.

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It should be noted that not all dogs do well in a daycare setting. Some are aggressive, some have impulse control issues, and others are too anxious to be comfortable in an enclosed area with a large pack of dogs. None of these problems mean your dog is a bad […]

What to Do if Your Dog Gets Excused from Daycare: ...

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As the mother of an 16-month-old, I’ve been reading more and more about child psychology and development, and, in so doing, I cannot help but draw conclusions about the ways in which many of the theories around this evolving field of research are applicable to me in my job as […]

“Rough and Tumble Rats” (and Dogs)

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