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Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Oct 11, 2019
2 min

DIY Pumpkin Doggy Treats

By Hannah Stein One of the best parts about fall is the amazing food! Don't let your pup miss out on the pumpkin flavored fun by trying out some of these delicious (and safe for human consumption) autumn treats. 1. Pumpkin and oatmeal cookies What you'll need: 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup oatmeal 2 cups whole wheat flour Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine pump

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4 Fun Fall Activities With Your Dog in San Luis Obispo

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Oct 4, 2019
2 min

4 Fun Fall Activities With Your Dog in San Luis Obispo

By Hannah Stein Fall has finally begun in San Luis Obispo! Mornings are cold, the leaves are falling, the sun is setting earlier in the evening, and everything is pumpkin flavored. Are you having trouble deciding what to do with your pup now that autumn is here? Then check out some of the most recommended activities to do in San Luis Obispo this fall! 1. Bring your dog to the pumpkin patch There are a few farms in San Luis Obispo County that allow pups. First, Avila Valley Ba

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Test Your Knowledge: How Many Random Dog Facts Do You Know?

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Sep 27, 2019
2 min

Test Your Knowledge: How Many Random Dog Facts Do You Know?

By Hannah Stein As a dog parent, you know everything about dogs… right? At Thousand Hills Pet Resort, we are pretty confident about our dog knowledge. Why not put it the test? How many of these random dog facts do you know? To find out, keep track of your true or false answers. Once you have finished the quiz, tally the total amount correct. Remember, no peeking! Questions: Dogs are colorblind. Labrador Retrievers are the most popular dog breed in the United States. Dalmatian

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Service Dog Awareness Month: What is a Service Dog?

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Sep 9, 2019
2 min

Service Dog Awareness Month: What is a Service Dog?

By Hannah Stein Did you know there are approximately 500,000 service dogs in the United States? 500,000 highly trained, intelligent, hard working, and loving dogs creating better lives for Americans with disabilities. In honor of September being National Service Dog Month, let's dive into some common questions about service dogs. What are some of the different types of service dogs? Guide dogs for the blind and visually impared. These service dogs help their masters by provid

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4 Tips to Ease Your Dog Into Back-to-School

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Sep 6, 2019
2 min

4 Tips to Ease Your Dog Into Back-to-School

By Hannah Stein With the 2019-2020 school year in full swing, dogs have a new schedule to adjust to. Just like people, dogs feel the back-to-school blues when they are suddenly left home alone for longer than normal. Often, they will communicate their frustration with bad behavior, such as: destroying furniture, going potty in the house, or not eating. How do you avoid this bad behavior and keep Fido happy by himself? 1. Interactive Toys If you have a food or toy motivated pu

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7 Fun Summer Activities to do with Your Dog

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Jun 14, 2019
3 min

7 Fun Summer Activities to do with Your Dog

By Emily Schultze 1. Agility Course If the summer heat doesn't seem to slow your dog down, then an agility course would be the perfect way to help them let off some steam. All you'll need to do is a quick walk around the house to pick up the perfect items to place in your yard. If you want to take the course to the next level, there are also many DIY projects out there to help make it more advanced. This activity is a great way to change up your usual routine and have some fu

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Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Jun 7, 2019
2 min

Dog Popsicles: A Perfect Summer Treat

By Emily Schultze With the heat of the summer fast approaching, people and animals alike are making their plans for staying cool. While jumping into the pool or lounging in front of the fan are always good strategies, there are a few other ways to combat that summer sun. Popsicles are an easy and tasty treat to help keep your dog refreshed! Not only are popsicles simple to make, they are also very customizable for each individual dog's needs. The only tool you need to start i

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Dog Kisses: Are they a sign of affection?

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

May 31, 2019
3 min

Dog Kisses: Are they a sign of affection?

By Emily Schultze Doggy kisses—some people bask in the closeness, others cringe and try to get away from the doggy breath that inevitably follows. Whether you love or hate them, the real question is do you understand them? While it might seem pretty cut and dry (kisses are a sign of love, right?), there can be some other factors at play when it comes to why your dog can’t stop licking you. Context is key for analyzing just about any behavior your dog does. There is rarely a t

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Puppy Love: How Your Dog Shows You They Care

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Apr 26, 2019
3 min

Puppy Love: How Your Dog Shows You They Care

By Emily Schultze Whether it’s being ready to dive into your latest puppy story at the drop of the hat or having to fight the urge to squish them with cuddles every time you walk in the door- you know you love your dog. However, there might be times when you are gazing into their adorable puppy-dog eyes and wonder, do they feel the same? While the answer to that question is most definitely yes, there are some behaviors that dogs use to show their love you can look out for. On

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Training Tips: How to Keep your Dog from Jumping

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Apr 17, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: How to Keep your Dog from Jumping

By Emily Schultze It’s a pretty familiar situation for most dog owners. Someone comes over to visit, or you are just getting home after work, and you can hear your dog run up to greet you as you open the door. Then, the second you or anyone else steps inside the house, your dog launches themselves into the air with a direct course to you and your guest. While it is nice to be greeted with such excitement (you love seeing them too), it can be a bit tiring to have to be on guar

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Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Apr 5, 2019
3 min

10 Fun Games for your Dog

By Emily Schultze There are many ways to take time to hang out and bond with your pet, however it never hurts to learn of a few more. Today, we’ll go over some games and exercises that are great for both their physical and mental health! 1. Walking: This tried-and-true exercise is always effective at helping your pup get out their extra energy. Taking your dog for a nice brisk walk is a good way to make sure they are warmed up before doing any other activities. However, if yo

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Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Apr 3, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: Finding Puppy Pals

By Emily Schultze So you just got your new puppy and you are super excited to share their cuteness with the world! You want to take them out on the town, but don’t know what steps to take first to make sure that you and your pup have the best possible time. In this week’s training video, New Life K9 Educators Rosa and Nicole talk about how to go about socializing your puppy. One of the most important things to do when you first get a puppy is to make sure they are safe. Befor

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Dog Training Tips: Preventing the Door Dash

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Mar 22, 2019
2 min

Dog Training Tips: Preventing the Door Dash

By Emily Schultze If you are a pet owner, you probably have developed your own unique method for how to get out the door without also letting out any unwelcome companions. Whether it is in your house, your car or any other place with a door, dogs seem to have an instinct for knowing when they will get an opportunity to make the dash to "freedom". While you love spending time with your pet, you most likely want to make sure they don’t get hurt in their effort to follow you as

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Training Tips: The Do’s and Don’ts of “Come”

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Mar 15, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: The Do’s and Don’ts of “Come”

By Emily Schultze It’s every pet owner’s nightmare. You hear the creak of your front door and suddenly notice that your dog is nowhere to be found. You dash out to your front yard, but it’s too late— your dog is having the time of their life running down the street. If you ever have had this experience or are just looking to avoid it in the future, you probably are wondering how you can get your dog to come back to you. In this training tip video, New Life K9 educators go ove

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Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Mar 12, 2019
3 min

Dogs and Sleep: What You Should Know

By Emily Schultze Whether they are curling up at your feet while you watch T.V. or lounging in bed as you run around the house, you have probably noticed that your dog sleeps quite a bit. You might be wondering—is this normal? How much sleep do they actually need? Before you start to worry, remember that, just like us, the amount of sleep that each dog needs is different. The number of Zzz's necessary for your pup to be feeling their best depends on many factors like size, ag

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Training Tips: How to Tell Your Dog Everything's Okay

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Mar 8, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: How to Tell Your Dog Everything's Okay

By Emily Schultze If you have ever looked down to realize your dog has suddenly become decided to become your third leg, or tripped over them (again) when walking to the bathroom half-asleep in the middle of the night, you know that momentary flash of panic and desire to make sure that they are okay. But should you reach down to comfort your dog? How should you do it? Are there some situations where you should comfort them and others where you shouldn’t? In this Training Tip

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Training Tips: Speaking Your Dog's Language

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Mar 1, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: Speaking Your Dog's Language

By Emily Schultze If you have ever tried to talk to someone who doesn’t speak your language, you know the bizarre series of exaggerated hand gestures and facial expressions that can mark the interaction. Even though these encounters will make your future charades-playing self proud, it can still be frustrating to not be able to communicate. While differences in language typically stand out in people’s minds, there is a huge population who are often ignored—our dogs. In this T

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How to Help your Dog Handle Motion Sickness

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Feb 26, 2019
2 min

How to Help your Dog Handle Motion Sickness

By Emily Schultze The car ride—some dogs love it, others find it about as fun as walking barefoot on pavement in the height of a sunny day. But, if you are going to be able to take your dog anywhere not in walking distance, they are going to have to take a trip in the car. So how can you make sure that your dog has a good experience? The first thing to do is identify what is causing the problem. There are several things that could lead a dog to experience motion sickness. Whi

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Training Tips: Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Feb 22, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration

By Emily Schultze Ever been in this situation? You are out walking in the park with your dog. It is a beautiful day and you are admiring the sunlight streaming through the trees when suddenly you hear loud barks and realize your dog is straining against the leash. You try to pull them back to you, but that only makes your dog more agitated. Has your normally sweet pup been hiding a dark side? Why have they started acting so aggressively? Your dog hasn't been replaced by an ev

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Training Tips: Having Fun at the Dog Park

Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Feb 15, 2019
3 min

Training Tips: Having Fun at the Dog Park

By Emily Schultze Dog parks are great! They give our furry friends space to play and run around with other dogs--and you get to meet other owners that also love to gush about man’s best friend. However, there are some important tips to keep in mind to make sure your dog has the best possible time. In this Training Tip Tuesday video, New Life K9 educators Rosa and Nicole talk about learning how to keep your dog happy and safe at the park. The Right Environment First things fir

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