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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...
The Top Ways Pet Resort Activities Improve Pet Health
Sure, winter can be ruff. But don’t let the colder temperatures and the earlier nights limit the amount of exercise and play your pet receives. Studies have shown how much healthy activities improve pet health. From walks around the neighborhood to running with other...
DeForest Super Bowl Event Goes to the Dogs
Green Acres Pet Resort held its first Super Puppy Bowl event featuring over 30 dogs enrolled in the daycare program. Canine resort lodging guests over Super Bowl weekend also participated in the special activities. The canine athletes exhibited true skill and...
5 Bright and Sunshiny Benefits of Boarding Your Pet for Spring Break
Somehow, spring break always seems to sneak up on us after a long chilly winter, doesn’t it? Well, guess what? Blue skies and sunshiny days are practically here again. Haul out the beach chairs and the little drink umbrellas. Everyone enjoys a chance to kick back and...
How to Adjust to the New Year with a New Pet in the House
The packages have been opened and the wrapping scattered. The turkey has been carved, the cranberries and mashed potatoes passed around the table, and the chestnuts roasted on that open fire. And for many families across the country, a new bundle of joy is busy...
4 Benefits of Boarding Your Dog Over the Holidays
Thanksgiving and the holidays at large are a time for family and togetherness, and that absolutely includes our four-footed friends – but actually, finding a place for Fido to kick back and relax with fellow canines can be a big relief for both you and your pet. Here...
The 3 Biggest Benefits of Puppy Training
Puppyhood is an exciting time. And a bit hectic. When you’re not puppy-proofing your home and hiding the toilet paper from your new family member, one of the most important things you can do as a pet parent in the early months is to enroll in a training program. While...