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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...
Try Brain Games and Puzzles for Dogs this Back-to-School Season
Well, it’s back-to-school season once again. Backpacks are packed, Trapper Keepers are stuffed with fresh, new homework assignments, and kids are in classrooms engaging their brains after three months of water parks and video games. But what about our fur kids?...
How Dog Daycare Keeps Your Pet Pawsitively Satisfied at Green Acres Pet Resort
It’s a beautiful, mid-July morning in DeForest, WI. The heat has subsided, the sky is clear, and Michal Feasel is surrounded by happy dogs. “Today is a really nice day,” says Feasel, daycare supervisor for Green Acres Pet Resort. “It’s not going to get above 75, so...
6 Tips for Pet Owners to Navigate Tick Prevention and Removal
Ticks are back in full force. And that means tick-borne illnesses are, as well. The sweltering summer heat and humidity are prime conditions for the little bloodsuckers. And in densely wooded areas and spaces populated by tall grasses – you will never see them coming....
Understanding Seasonal Allergies in Dogs and Cats
The pollen count has been through the roof in Wisconsin and surrounding states, causing seasonal allergies to run rampant… in people. But pet parents remain curious: are seasonal allergies in dogs and cats possible? One hundred percent. Not only that, but because our...
4 Steps to Expedite the Pet Lodging Check-In Process
Have you booked your dog or cat an extended vacation at Green Acres Pet Resort? Great! Plenty of rest, relaxation, and recreation await your pet. Before arrival, there are a few things you, as a pet owner, can do to make your pet lodging experience hassle-free. Check...
Why Your Dog Sheds and How to Control It
Shedding. Acknowledging that it is inevitable is one of those unspoken agreements almost every pet owner makes when adopting a forever friend. And whether it’s hundreds of stray hairs or clumps of fur dotting the house, it happens with almost every dog. Many dogs shed...
The Top 3 Benefits of a Pet Resort Play and Learn Program
Pet resort play and learn programs are becoming increasingly popular. These dog training programs pair the activities and exercise that dogs crave with basic obedience and social-skill training. Since socialization is included, it’s perfect for puppies. These programs...