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When you hear “dog boarding,” you might picture a kennel with rows of cages and a bored pup staring at the wall. Spoiler alert: that’s not reality anymore.

Let’s face it: dogs are social creatures. They thrive on exercise, and mental stimulation. Now imagine your dog coming home tired, happy, and content.

Pro tip: Consult your vet about supplements or special diets if your dog has allergies or health issues. And always have fresh water available.

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Every puppy registration comes with 2 FREE days of daycare to help you kickstart a stress-free fall schedule! Spots are strictly limited to keep class sizes small.

These classes aim to teach your dog the perfect "sit," which is a fundamental command that lays the groundwork for further training and good behaviour. However, our approach goes beyond just teaching commands; we focus on developing a deeper understanding of canine communication. Participants will learn to recognize and interpret basic body language skills, which are crucial for becoming more aware of the dogs surroundings.

Dog behaviour modification is a process that helps change unwanted behaviours in dogs by understanding the root causes and applying consistent, positive techniques. It’s not about punishment or dominance but about teaching dogs what is expected of them in a calm and assertive way using body language and energy.

Separation anxiety in dogs can feel like a big mountain to climb, but with love, patience, and the right strategies, you and your furry friend can reach the summit together. Remember, every dog is unique, so keep trying different approaches until you find what works best for your dog.

The most effective trick I have found is teaching your dog to walk beside you using the "heel" command combined with immediate feedback.

This gives you all the reasons why you should choose Doggy Doolil Daycare for your furry little friend.

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Our classes are conveniently located here in Surrey, just minutes away from the bustling Central City, making it easy for you to attend an evening class after your daily commitments or our Saturday classes during the summer. We are proud to offer a specialized class that caters to puppies and young adult dogs, focusing on creating a smaller, more intimate learning environment.

I'm Miss Mimi and I still wrangle a pack of dogs here at my home based Doggy Doolil Daycare, which I founded in 2005.

Is your dog anxious and struggling to adapt to any situation? Maybe we can help

It's where my tagline 'This is where CARING, SEEKING and PLAY makes FEAR, GRIEF and RAGE go away' came from. I monitor and control the energy here, making sure no prey/predator behaviour escalates to an uncontrolled level where dogs turn into animals and are hard to distract or control. I have seen this happen at dog parks, and it usually comes from distracted dog owners not recognizing that their dog is going too far and needs to be checked.

We are currently encountering a major issue in the dog behavior training field, which I have termed 'Dog Covid Syndrome' (DCS). But what does this term signify to me? Is your dog experiencing fear? Is your dog scared of people and other animals? What does DCS entail? Allow me to elaborate.

It was so warm yesterday that I decided to take out and clean the pool, and set it up for the dogs to use today. Now it's not as hot as it was yesterday, where the temperatures rose to 26 degrees but it's pool weather for sure.