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Wagsworth Dog Boarding is a luxurious getaway for your canine friend, with options for every size, breed, and personality. Don’t hesitate to schedule a deluxe vacation for your furry friend to have the best time of their life!

Back To School and Doggie Day Camp

By Chelsea Harris | September 20, 2018

With the transition from summer to fall, instead of going on walks and playing all day, parents are off to work and kids are back to school – leaving poor Fido behind! These changes not only impact your family’s routine, but your pet’s routine as well, and for some pets, these changes can lead to…

Signs of Heatstroke in Dogs

By Chelsea Harris | August 23, 2018

Did you know that dogs do not perspire the same way humans do? In fact, the only sweat glands they have are on the pads of their feet. Instead of sweating, dogs use panting to cool themselves down and also a process called convection. Convection involves the contact with air movement to help cool down…

Why is My Dog Chewing?

By Chelsea Harris | March 10, 2017

A common question I get asked in training is, “Why is my dog chewing?!” While chewing is a natural dog behavior – remember, they don’t have hands! – it is important to understand the reasoning behind it. Below are the 5 most common reasons dogs chew and how best to handle them.

Athena the Agility Star!

By Chelsea Harris | January 30, 2017

We got the pleasure of meeting Athena, a seven month year old pit bull for the very first time this past week. She stole the staff’s heart very quickly!

Trainer teaching a dog how to use the hand signal for sit

The Command Stand

By Chelsea Harris | January 30, 2017

The command “Stand” teaches your dog to stand back up and to hold the standing position. This command can be especially useful for ‘stacking’ dogs, a term used in the show world for their dog to pose and stand still for the judge, but can also be used for everyday training.