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145 articles on boarding, daycare, anxiety, enrichment and cat care, from the team who look after South Sound pets every day.
Dog Personalities by Breed: The Herding Group
Once members of the working group, the Herding Group of dog breeds has a distinct ability to control the movements of other animals. Developed to herd and protect livestock, these dogs presently work jobs...
Cat Behaviors Explained: Purring
If you have a feline companion at home, you probably wake up to mews and face nudges paired with the mysterious noise that says it is time for breakfast: purring. You might even be...
Dog Personalities by Breed: The Working Group
If you want active, large, loyal, and steadfast, then dogs classified in the Working Group might be for you. Dogs classified in the Working Group were bred to do hard jobs such as guarding...
Doggy Door Manners - Dog Etiquette Training Tips
Just as training a little kid to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ is a challenge, training a puppy to have good manners when the doorbell rings can be just as, if not more challenging....
Dog Personalities By Breed - Hound Group
A hound dog can run for miles and nap for hours…a perfect balance! Sound like the right fit for your personality? If you’re wondering what kind of pup to adopt, read on to find...
Best Cat Name Ideas - 30 Most Popular Male & Female Cat Names for 2019
Congrats on your new kitty! Now down to the important business of giving your precious furry bundle a name. Here’s a list of best cat name ideas for 2019.
8 Top Dog-Friendly Parks, Hikes, and Activities Near Graham, WA
Kick off the summer with these 8 great ideas for pet-friendly fun! Don’t forget to include your pup in your recreation and relaxation this summer season. Start local with these dog-friendly parks, hikes and...
Dog Personalities by Breed - Sporting Group
The Sporting Group is an exceptionally intelligent and good-natured category of dogs in the 7 main dog breed categories. Take a closer look and see if a dog from the Sporting Group might be...
Pet Boarding with Room to Roam - Worth the Drive from Tacoma
When you are on a vacation or away on a business trip, the last thing you want to imagine is your poor pup locked up in a small crate with next-to-no leg room until...
Buddy Mercury - Famous Rescue Beagle Plays Piano
One of our very favorite posts surrounding National Pet Day was this hilariously adorable video of a rescue dog playing piano while a toddler boogies to his tunes:
5 Things to do for National Pet Day
National Pet Day falls every year on April 11th! Here are five great and meaningful ways to make the most of it, from adopting to grooming.
11 Cool Cat Facts for National Pet Day - April 11th
In all of our prep for National Pet Day coming up this Thursday, April 11th, it would be an egregious oversight on our part here at Pet Ponderosa if we did not dedicate a...
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