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Puppy Training 101: Why Early Socialization in Dog Daycare Matters

A new year can be the perfect time for fresh starts, new routines, and new friendships — especially for our puppies.   Early socialization helps young dogs feel confident, curious, and comfortable as they explore the big, wide world around them.   Through dog daycare, pups have the opportunity to meet new friends, experience structured play, and build social

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4 Winter Safety Tips for Your Pet — and How Daycare & Boarding Can Help

Winter can deliver the coziest vibes: hearth, home, and holiday lights. For our pets, however, it can occasionally mean harsh weather, slippery sidewalks, and fewer daylight hours in which to run and play. When winter weather makes outdoor excursions tricky, dog daycare or boarding at Paws & Play Pet Resort & Training Center can help to provide comfortable, carefree fun.   Winter Safety Tips for Pet Owners  These practical,

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How Playgroups Support Positive Dog Socialization

For dogs, play is more than just fun, it’s foundational.   Supervised playgroups boost confidence, support positive socialization, and bring out the best in every pup. Whether your dog is shy, spunky, or somewhere in between, playgroups can be one of the most effective ways to nurture healthy social behaviors and

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5 Ways Daycare Can Benefit Your High-Energy Dog

Does your dog have seemingly boundless energy? Do they zoom around the house, get the “midnight crazies,” or constantly beg for playtime? If so, you’re not alone—some dogs just have a higher energy level than the rest. While regular walks and play sessions help, high-energy dogs frequently need more stimulation

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4 Ways Dog Daycare Helps with Separation Anxiety

For dogs, separation anxiety is more than just missing their favorite person—it’s a genuine emotional challenge. Red flags like excessive barking, pacing back and forth, and destructive behavior can make even short absences difficult for both you and your furry friend. Here’s the good news. There are effective ways to

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How to Tell if Your Dog Likes Daycare

How to Tell if Your Dog Likes Daycare Waiting for a dog to come home from daycare is kind of like waiting for a kid to come home from school. The only thing is, we can’t ask them how their day was. Body language can lend certain cues – but

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back-to-school season

Fun Activities for Your Dog During Back-to-School Season

As the back-to-school season approaches in Tuckahoe, NY, families are preparing for a new routine. But what about your furry family members? At Paws & Play Pet Resort & Training Center, we offer exciting and engaging activities to keep your dog entertained and happy while the kids head back to

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How Important is Playtime to Your Dog?

In 2023, alone, the global pet toys market was valued at approximately $3.2 billion. That tells us a couple of things: One, we’re wrapped around our furry friends’ fuzzy little paws. And – two – dogs LOVE to play. Dogs are inherently social creatures who thrive on interaction – with

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Do Dogs Enjoy Dog Daycare?

Do dogs enjoy dog daycare? Ask any pet owner who has picked up an exhilarated pup after a rigorous day of play or watched as tails started wagging in eager anticipation at the mere mention of the word. Absolutely, dogs enjoy daycare – when it’s done right. At Paws &

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