Just as people inevitably change as they get older, so do dogs. So although it may be difficult for you to understand, it is possible that your city dog may one day come to panic over the everyday sounds of your busy surroundings. You can’t exactly pack up your entire life and start over somewhere… Read more »
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How a New Baby Can Change the Household Dynamic for Your Dog
For so long now, your family has consisted of you, your significant other and your dog. However, when you finally decide it’s time to expand and bring a new baby into the world, things are undoubtedly going to change. Though you may read countless books and articles on how to prepare your dog for the… Read more »
Will My Dog Remember Me?
Sometimes it’s necessary to leave our pets behind when we have to travel or go away for an extended period of time. Though we understand that being away from your pet for long periods of time can cause worry and stress, knowing that they are in a safe and comfortable environment can help when it… Read more »
5 Things to Know When Caring for your Senior Dog
Considering our line of business, we here at Silver Streak Kennels understand how difficult it can be for you to cope with the fact that your pet is getting up there in age. You can remember the day that you first brought him home as a puppy but as the years have passed, that puppy… Read more »
How Dogs can Benefit from the Companionship of Other Dogs
Most families who run households with multiple pets will tell you all about the benefits that their family and the other pets get from this experience. There are many great testimonies on how having pets in your life can improve your health and overall well-being; and this appears to not just be true for the… Read more »
Signs of Health Issues in Older Dogs
Many of the dogs that end up staying with us here at Silver Streak Kennels are those who have reached an age where their health is just too much for their owners to keep up with. When they’re here with us, they have the opportunity to explore our large countryside property and play around with… Read more »
Silver Streak Kennels: A Home Away From Home for Your Dog
Having to place your dog in a kennel can be stressful for most families, but here at Silver Streak Kennels dog retirement home, you can rest assured that we will love and care for your dogs as if they were our own. All of the dogs that come to stay with us, short term or… Read more »
Extended-Stay Dog Boarding for Military Personnel
Being an active member of the military, you can easily be gone for an extended period of time, at a moment’s notice. While you may understand that this is the life that you signed up for, it’s going to be tough for your dog to wrap his head around not having you there, and we’re… Read more »
Daily Exercise is Extremely Important for the Health of Aging Pets
When your beloved canine reaches an age where he is now considered a senior, you may think that the best thing you can do is leave him be and let him rest. We can understand your thoughts behind this; you figure that he’s had a long life and now deserves to just relax. While that… Read more »