Hard to believe, but we’re in the final stretch of the “dog days of summer,” that period between early July and mid-August that is thought to harbor some of the hottest days of the year. The term gets a bad rap for being a scorching and oppressive time when our pets...
Doggie daycare remains one of the best ways to ease your dog’s separation anxiety, a condition hallmarked by excessive barking and/or howling, destructive chewing or digging, pacing, peeing, and more. Separation anxiety is believed to be caused by a dog’s fear of...
Most dogs LOVE snow. Which is great for pups in Wheeling, as we typically have plenty of the stuff to go around. There’s nothing quite like watching your best pal dive headfirst into a snowbank only to emerge, vigorously shaking the flakes from his coat, before taking...
A high-end dog boarding, day care and spa resort opens Tuesday in Wheeling, offering luxury lodging suites, chauffeur and spa services, and indoor and outdoor play areas. Waggles Pet Resort, at 419 Harvester Court off Wheeling and Dundee roads, is launching operations...
The clock is ticking even closer to that 9 a.m. meeting you have yet to prepare for. Your gas tank is on empty, which means one more distraction this morning. And then there’s your dog: waiting and watching by the door, listening for the jingle of your car keys. If...
