A Dog Park Alternative in San Francisco: Pet Camp’s Ranger Station
Not every dog thrives at the dog park and that’s okay. San Francisco is filled with amazing off-leash dog parks but let’s face it, not every dog is cut out for them. Some dogs are overly protective of their humans. Others haven’t quite mastered polite canine greetings or struggle with impulse control. And some just…
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Pet Care: It’s Not All Fun & Games – Or Is It?
I think most of the counselors at Pet Camp really like being here. We get to spend our days surrounded by dogs (at the Main Campground and Ranger Station) and cats (at Cat Safari). We get to watch them playing and doing all kinds of activities. Yes, I would dare to say that for a…
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Bark to School for Humans AND Dogs
Yeah, yeah, we know: corny and obvious. But hey, we’re dog people, not stand-up comics. So you finally got the last kid into all-day kindergarten, and the older ones are so glued to that smartphone you swore you wouldn’t buy them that you’re wondering… what to do with all this glorious free time? “Maybe I…
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Why I Hate SEO (But Here’s Your SEO Anyway)
The Algorithm Ate My Blog Look, I’m just going to say it: I hate SEO. Why should I write a blog post based on what Google thinks you want to read? I want to write what I want to write — like back in the good old days when blogs were personal, rambling, and full…
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Dog Enrichment: It’s Way More Than Food Puzzles
Is Enrichment Just Challenging a Dog to Get Food? There is discourse on Reddit and emails calling out pet care facilities that are selling dog enrichment in the form (and only in the form of) food puzzles. The question these “experts” are asking “Are you providing enrichment or just feeding dogs?” First, let’s be clear…
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National Pet Fire Safety Day | How to Keep Your Pet Safe In Case of A Fire
Every year on July 15, National Pet Fire Safety Day raises awareness about protecting pets in the event of a fire. It’s a vital reminder that preparedness saves lives. Living in San Francisco, California, means enjoying a beautiful, vibrant city—but with a housing stock of wooden Victorian homes there is always a risk of fire. …
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