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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Social Skills 101: Why Urban Puppies Need Puppy Daycare for Proper Socialization
In any bustling city, but especially in a dog friendly City such as San Francisco, your puppy is bound to encounter new people, pets, and environments every day. Without the right foundation in social skills, these experiences can be overwhelming rather than enriching. That’s where puppy daycare comes in. Puppy daycare offers a controlled, positive…
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Dog Events in San Francisco July 2025
Looking for something fun to do with your pup? Well, you’re in luck. Here’s a round-up of some dog-friendly events happening in San Francisco this July. SF’s Market Street “Pack Walk” Date: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 Time: Meet at 5:30PM Where: Trinity Place (1188 Market at 8th, meet in courtyard) Leash up your pup…
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Is Bigger Bad?
I’m a member of several online discussion groups regarding the pet care industry. Like everything one reads online (and perhaps everywhere today), one needs to approach what is written with a critical eye and open (also critical) mind. This is especially the case in one of the online discussion groups where people are permitted to…
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A Cat Climbing Wall – It’s Way More Than Just Cool!
Over the next few weeks, we’re rolling out our Feline Fitness Fundamentals at Cat Safari — a four-part program designed to enrich your cat both physically and mentally, all while giving them safe and constructive ways to express their natural instincts. Yes, some of what we’re introducing may look familiar. But some elements — like…
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