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Snow Much Fun!

1:55 AM 01/14/2022

Wintertime is here! To make sure your pup enjoys the snow and stays safe this season, here are a few helpful tips…

Qualities To Look For In A Dog Trainer

1:39 PM 10/27/2021

Sit! Stay! We know choosing the right dog trainer can often be challenging, here are some qualities we recommend looking out for:

We’ve trimmed lots of nails here at Townhouse, and we know this can be a challenging task for some pups and their humans, so we’re sharing 3 ways to help your dog NOT fear nail trimming! 1. Let your dog sniff the clipper or grinder — Allowing them to get familiar with the object can often help calm […]

Ticks, Lyme & Your Pup

8:21 PM 05/12/2021

It’s tick season here in CT, and we’ll be offering the Lyme vaccine at our Clinic, and if you need some convincing on why your pup should get it—say no more! 1. Location! We live in a high-risk area, the Northeast. If you see deer in your yard or neighborhood, then deer ticks are present. […]

5 Reasons To Give Your Dog A Stuffy

9:46 PM 05/04/2021

5 reasons you should give your dog a stuffed toy, affectionally called a stuffy around these parts. Cuddling! Gives them a lot of comfort. Carrying! Feels nice to hold in their mouth. Fetching! Make a game out of it. Reward! Keeps them busy and occupied. Destroying! Dogs are hunters, let them tear it apart and […]

Riding In Cars With Pups

6:22 PM 04/26/2021

Planning a road trip with your pup? You’ll want to check out our latest post on The Whistle before you put the pedal to the metal because we’re talking all about car sickness—we know, yuck!

Three Tips To Help Socialize Your Dog

2:00 PM 02/10/2021

Townhouse here, with a few tips to help socialize your pup! 1. Get them out of the house, early and often. Remember their nose is their guide, so new smells, places, and adventures should be exciting and fun. Be patient and let them sniff! 2. Model confident behavior for them. You’re the leader of their pack […]

Puppy Nursery School

5:50 PM 01/07/2021

We are so excited to be starting Puppy Nursery School again at Townhouse! Get your newest family member ready for lots of learning and fun on Saturdays from 10-3. Our curriculum is designed for pups up to 18 months old, but can be tailored to suit any age. During the day you can expect your […]

What’s That Smell?

8:14 PM 10/23/2020

When I’m stocking up on stuff for our Townhouse chew bar, I’m often asked if I would like to order items that are odor-free, low odor, or have odor. We as humans probably just wince at the thought of smelling a beef trachea or a lamb lung. Certainly doesn’t sound appealing.

To Our Daycare And Boarding Clients

6:18 PM 09/25/2020

As many of you know, kennel cough is contagious to other dogs.