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Why Enrichment for Your Dog Matters
As the new school year kicks into high gear, it’s a perfect reminder that learning isn’t just for kids! Just like students, our dogs thrive on fresh experiences, mental challenges, and physical activity. While they may appear perfectly content lounging around the...
Understanding Ear Infections in Dogs and Cats
Ear infections in dogs and cats are a common issue--especially during the summer and seasonal transitions--and can lead to discomfort and irritation if left untreated. The ear is a prime location for infections because bacteria and yeast thrive in warm, moist...
How to Choose the Purrfect Cat-Friendly Lodging
Cats are known for their independent nature, making it easy to leave them home alone since they don't need walks and prefer lounging in a sunny spot all day. However, despite their self-sufficient attitude, cats still crave the attention, comfort, and safety that...
PET RESORT EVENT BENEFITS WILDLIFE CENTER
DEFOREST, WI, August 13, 2024—The annual Pup-A-Palooza dog daycare event at Green Acres Pet Resort raised $780.00 for Dane County Humane Society’s (DCHS) Wildlife Center. Some items on the DCHS Wish List were also donated. Clients who made a donation had their dog’s...
Should My Puppy Attend Dog Daycare?
Q: Should my puppy attend dog daycare? A: Dog daycare can be a fantastic experience for an active puppy. Before enrolling your pup in a dog daycare program, there are several important factors to consider first. Begin with Socializing Your Puppy Early training should...
Is Boarding Good for Your Dog?
As devoted pet parents, the welfare of our furry family members is continuously top of mind. When we need to go out of town for business or recreation, planning for pet care becomes paramount, and we sometimes wonder if we’ve made the right decisions. Pet owners often...
How Often Do Most Dogs Go to Daycare?
How often do most dogs go to daycare? It’s a common question among pet owners. The answer hinges on several factors, including your dog's social preferences, energy levels, age, and your busy schedule. Consider the following questions when coming up with your pup’s...
Do Dogs Get Lonely on Their Own?
Have you ever wondered if your canine companion feels lonely when you're not around? They sure do experience feelings of being lonely. Loneliness is far from just a human emotion; our canine companions experience it, too. The question is: what can you do to keep those...
How Do We Tell Our Pets We Love Them?
How do we tell our pets we love them? Every pet owner has likely wondered from time to time if their dog or cat realizes just how much they’re adored. Here’s the good news: even though our pets may not understand our words, per se, they are exceptionally attuned to...
Should You Hire a Pet Sitter or Board Your Dog?
It’s never easy, leaving our pets behind as we travel. And even though options are abundant in today’s thriving pet care market, deciding to hire a pet sitter or board your dog can feel bewildering. The team at Green Acres Pet Resort knows that the challenge is real....
9 Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Madison, WI, for the Holidays
'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread the holiday cheer than celebrating with our festive furry friends? Madison, Wisconsin offers a winter wonderland for canines and their companions, with plenty of pet-friendly activities to enjoy. So, grab a...
Pawsitively Exceptional: How Green Acres Pet Resort Sets a High Standard in Pet Care
Nestled between Waunakee and Sun Prairie is Green Acres Pet Resort, a haven for dogs (and cats!) that provides more than just boarding and daycare solutions; it offers an immersive experience tailored to every pet’s unique personality and needs. Two of Green Acres'...
Getting the Real Dirt on Wisconsin’s Best Dog Grooming Solutions
Thanks to the warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters (and everything in between) Wisconsin offers prime conditions for good dogs who want to get dirty bad. Whether enduring the mid-March mud season or weathering Wisconsin’s wintry, dry air, Madison-area pet...
Transitioning from a Dog Kennel to a Full-Service Pet Resort
Pet boarding has come a long way from the traditional dog kennels of yore. Today’s dogs and cats are viewed as integral members of the family – and rightfully so. As a result, our pets have become accustomed to various pampering and perks, from spa treatments to...
Transformative Tales: Digging Deep into Green Acres’ Dog Daycare Experience
Set against the rolling hills of DeForest, WI, Green Acres Pet Resort has nurtured countless dogs with its specialized daycare programs and a commitment to consummate care. Here, every guest is unique, with their own quirks, needs – and stories. In short, there’s a...
What to Do If Your Pet is Missing? Ensure a Swift Reunion with a Lost Pet
Proper identification and up-to-date contact information can ensure a swift reunion if your pet ever goes missing. With a startled reaction to thunder or fireworks, an accidental escape through an open door, or surpassing the boundaries of an invisible fence, pets can...
How to Help Pets Feel Comfortable During Summer Events
Summer celebrations like backyard barbecues, carnivals, parades, and fireworks displays may be fun for us but are not always well received by our dogs. Dogs have a greater ability to hear sounds, including higher frequencies and different pitches, so loud noises...
What to Expect After Boarding Your Pet
Everyone always talks about the perks our pups (and cats) will enjoy when vacationing at a pet resort: group playtime, special activity packages, tuck-in services, and so much more. But many pet owners boarding their pet for the first time might not know how to...
Why Do Cats Climb, Clamor, and Confuse Us? (And Why Do We Love It?)
As every proud owner of a feline knows: cats can be… quirky, to say the very least. Whether it’s pawing incessantly at a knickknack until it’s properly knocked off of its shelf, or racing up and down the halls at two in the morning, cats are idiosyncratic to the max....
Schedule a Wisconsin Dells-Like Vacation for Your Dog
Hailed as the “Water Park Capital of the World,” Wisconsin Dells is a mind-boggling metropolis that offers something for everyone at any time of year. From thrilling attractions and entertainment to shopping, sporting, and nature reserves, this high-octane hub of...