08/26/2024
A sneak peak at our brand new runs being installed! 🫣
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08/23/2024
Surprise! We are excited to announce we are beginning to install brand new (very fancy) doggy runs to make our boarding and play day experience even more fun for your pups!
Who’s excited to see them all installed? 😅
08/23/2024
When life gets ruff, take a dip in the tub.
08/22/2024
Happy 6th Birthday to Miss Harper! 🎂
Fun Fact: Harper has been a part of The Oaks family since 2019. Swipe to see a photo from Harper’s first day playing with us, what a cutie!
Wish this good girl a very Happy Birthday in the comments down below!
08/14/2024
The journey of life is sweeter when you’re traveling with a dog! 🧁
08/10/2024
Keeping your dog entertained and mentally stimulated is just as important as keeping them physically healthy.
An excellent way to enrich and entertain your pup is through interactive food puzzle toys! 🧩
Interactive toys which usually incorporate food that a dog can access by solving a "puzzle" are fantastic for curbing boredom, reducing anxiety, and slowing down ravenous eaters, among other benefits.
One of the most common interactive dog toys on the market is the Kong, a hollow chew toy you can fill with your pup's favourite food or treats. But this is just one of many examples of puzzle toys for dogs. There are also grid toys with sliding pieces and trapdoors that reveal hidden treat compartments, puzzle balls you can fill with treats, and many more!
(The puzzle pictured below is Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound)
Interactive Toy Benefits:
They offer mental stimulation-
When dogs don't get enough mental stimulation they may fall into bad habits such as barking or chewing things they shouldn't.
Your pup will eat slower-
Eating too quickly may cause your dog to vomit or experience physical discomfort. In extreme cases it can even cause a dangerous medical condition known as Bloat (sometimes fatal). If your pup is a fast eater, a puzzle toy is a great way to help slow them down. Rather than stuffing puzzle toys with treats, use them as a delivery method for your dog's regular meals. Whether your dog eats kibble, wet food, or a combination, there are toys out there that will accommodate any food.
Another alternative is a slow-feed dog bowl. These bowls are similar to interactive toys, but instead of "solving" a puzzle by moving pieces around, these bowls have built-in ridges that prevent dogs from gobbling up huge mouthfuls of food quickly.
They reduce anxiety-
Anxiety can be common in dogs and can have many possible causes; including being left alone or a fear of an unfamiliar setting. Fortunately, giving your dog a job to focus on is a powerful way to reduce anxiety, if only temporarily.
Puzzle toys are a great way to do this, fill the toy with a treat your dog deems very rewarding!
They provide a distraction-
Whether you need to take a phone call, cook, or complete some household chores, providing a puzzle toy is a great way to distract your dog while you get things done. When your dog is focused on the puzzle toy, there's a good chance you'll be able to steal a few minutes for yourself without having to worry about undesirable behaviors.
You may have to try out a few different puzzle toys before finding one that is perfect for your dog. If you're unsure where to begin, ask our staff next time you stop by our lobby!
We have tons of recommendations and even offer some amazing enrichment toys for sale in our retail area.
Check out how sleepy Miss Stevie is after her enrichment time (last photo). 🐾
08/08/2024
Happy 5th Birthday to the adorable Miss Finley! 🎂
Finley has been joining us for play days for over a year now, she is so sweet and full of sass!
Thanks for treating our staff and Finley’s buddies to some delicious treats & for being a part of our Oaks family Finley!
08/08/2024
A HUGE shout out to the beautiful Khaleesi & her awesome family for treating out staff to some sport drinks & a lemon blueberry loaf!
Our staff is so grateful! 🐾
08/02/2024
Marshall’s Fri-YAY face!
Dropping your dog off at the ranch while you go to work or run errands keeps your best friend occupied, active, and happy instead of being bored and lonely at home all day.
At The Oaks Dog Ranch, our dog play days are way more than just running around with other dogs. We create customized play days based on their behavior, age, size and play style. Whether individually or in a small or large group, our Ranch Hands will make sure your dog will find enjoyment and stimulating activities in one of our play areas.
07/27/2024
Thanks for treating us to some delicious cookies Nelli!
You guys rock! 🍪
07/22/2024
Young, old, big, small, active, or couch potato - all dogs love spending time at The Oaks Dog Ranch!
07/18/2024
Thank you so much Margaux & Angel!
Margaux (Wirehaired German Pointer) and her sweet family treated us to some Karma Kolache Donuts- delicious!!! 🍩
Angel (German Shepherd mix) and her awesome family treated us to some amazing BoBo’s snacks to fuel our Ranch Hands!!!
You guys are the BEST! 🥇
07/14/2024
“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling an emptiness we didn't even know we had."
- Thom Jones
07/13/2024
Feeling: grateful ⭐️
Thank you to Margaux & her sweet family for making the team homemade casserole & cake!
You guys spoil us!
07/08/2024
Did you know?
The idea that wolf packs are led by a merciless dictator, or alpha wolf, comes from old studies of captive wolves.
In the wild, wolf packs are simply families!
If you’ve ever heard the term “alpha wolf”, you might imagine snapping fangs and fights to the death for dominance.
You might also assume that wolves have a ‘pecking order’ or fight for resources.
When I’m reality, that couldn’t be farther from the truth with wolves in the wild.
When keeping wolves in captivity, humans typically throw together adult wolves with no shared kinship. In these cases, a dominance hierarchy arises, but it’s the animal equivalent of what might happen in a human prison, not the way wolves behave when they are left to their own devices.
In contrast, wild wolf packs are usually made up of a breeding male, a breeding female and their offspring from the past two or three years that have not yet set out on their own.
In the late 1980s and 1990s world renowned researcher, Mech, observed a pack every year at Ellesmere Island in Canada. His study, published in 1999, was among the first multiyear research on a single pack over time. It revealed that all members of the pack defer to the breeding male and regardless of s*x or age, all pack members besides that male defer to the breeding female. (Wolves typically mate for life & exhibit deep emotional connections within their packs!) The youngest pups also submit to their older siblings, though when food is scarce, parents feed the young first, much as human parents might tend to a young infant.
Wolf packs are structured much like a human family.
Fighting for dominance is basically unheard of in a typical pack. When offspring are two to three years old, they leave the pack in search of mates, aiming to start their own pack. The alpha wolf notion of challenging dad for dominance of the existing pack just isn’t in the wolf playbook.
Today, a lot of trainers and dog owners practice dominance theory.
Dominance based training methods assume dogs are committed to a battle of supremacy and constant challenge with their human family members.
(These theories have been refuted by wolf biologists and if this theory is no longer considered true for wolves, then how can it be considered true for our domestic dogs?)
This idea is incorrect and not supported by scientific study. Trainers advising families to take charge of the pack by eating first, walking through doors first, occupying a higher position and worst of all, pinning the dogs into submission are ignoring the current scientific research and subjecting dogs to unnecessary and cruel training methods.
This can also have devastating effects on the dog’s bond with their humans and risk escalating aggressive or fearful behaviors.
At The Oaks Dog Ranch our trainers would never suggest or practice dominance theory. We value your dogs health, well being, safety and learning- as well as educating you, as a dog owner on subjects such as these.
07/07/2024
Dropping your dog off at our dog daycare while you go to work or run errands keeps your best friend occupied, active, and happy instead of being bored and lonely at home all day.
Boredom can lead to undesirable behaviors!
At The Oaks Dog Ranch, our dog play days are way more than just running around with other dogs. After your dog’s play style assessment, we will customize their play days based on their behavior, enrichment needs, age, size and play style. Whether individually or in our off leash play groups, our Ranch Hands will make sure your dog will find enjoyment and stimulating activities while in our care!
07/06/2024
We are so appreciative of Mr. Toby and his awesome family for always spoiling us with breakfast to fuel our team! 🍩
You guys are awesome!
07/05/2024
A BIG shoutout to Miss Coco and her awesome mom for treating our team to some sweet treats! 🍉
Nothing better than Watermelon and cupcakes to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday!
Let freedom ring! 🇺🇸
07/04/2024
The Oaks Dog Ranch wishes you a very happy Independence Day!
Home of the brave since 1776!
- Reminder-
Our facility will be closing early, at 6pm, tonight due to the holiday!
07/02/2024
Rollin’ around without a care in the world!
Due to the upcoming 4th of July celebrations (doggy doomsday), a lot of paw-rents have asked us what we use to help ease the pups in our care during stressful events.
1. Tons of enrichment and exercise during the day prior to stressful events, like firework celebrations!
Wearing out their brain using enrichment puzzles, snuffle mats, lickimats, Kongs or West Paw Toppl Bowls, along with physical exercise can all help tire out your dog. Resulting in a calmer, less anxious dog when the fireworks begin.
2. Adaptil Pheromone diffusers and blanket sprays!
Adaptil works by releasing pheromones- mother dogs communicate with their puppies through natural messages released into the air. These "comforting messages“ are called dog appeasing pheromones. These odorless messages are only perceived by dogs and can help ease and relax dogs who experience anxiety, or during stressful situations.
3. As needed CBD treats!
(Of course, we only administer CBD treats with parent permission.)
If interested in what brand of treats we use- ask our receptionist at checkout in our lobby, or give us a call!
346-998-6950
We hope these tips help you and your beloved dogs have a happy & safe Independence Day! ⭐️
06/30/2024
Dog Training Red Flags-
Red flags to look out for when searching for a professional dog trainer…
-Does not advertise education or certification!
-Guarantees they can fix ANY issue for you, double red flag if they can guarantee it will be fixed in a certain time frame!
-Does not place emphasis on educating the owners as well!
-Suggests that dogs learn differently than other species!
-They say “positive reinforcement doesn’t work for some dogs” -in all reality positive reinforcement works for ALL beings.
-Immediate use of aversive tools such as slip leads, prong collars, shock collars!
-They force dogs into stressful situations to help them ‘get over their fears’ - this is called flooding and is NOT beneficial to their well-being!
-They cannot tell you the difference between behavior suppression and behavior modification!
-They do not understand basic canine body language and/or do not believe in using treats as a form of reward!
-They use the terms alpha or pack leader!
-They believe your dogs should just ‘obey’ you out of respect!
-They say “harnesses cause a dog to pull on leash”!
-They believe in punishment/holding your dog accountable- this is just as excuse to take out frustrations on an animal that simply does not understand!
At The Oaks Dog Ranch our training programs are designed to meet the very high standards set by The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.
We value your dogs health, well being, safety and learning- as well as educating you, as a dog owner.
06/29/2024
Did you know The Oaks Dog Ranch’s trainers hold one of the most esteemed and impressive dog training certifications in the WORLD?
The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT®), established in 2001, is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession. The CCPDT is the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science-based dog training practices. Thousands of dog training professionals worldwide maintain the CCPDT's certifications as a mark of high professional distinction.
Sadly, the dog training industry is unregulated. Which means ANYONE can claim to be a professional dog trainer, but not just anyone has the knowledge or education needed to train your dogs effectively. The CCPDT is actively trying to work towards regulating this industry.
Why Work With a CPDT-KA ?
Certified Professional Dog Trainers are experienced trainers who are committed to continuing education and professional excellence. You can be assured that your CPDT-KA training professional upholds the highest standards in the dog training industry. Choosing to work with a Certified Professional Dog Trainer confirms your commitment to working with a trainer who is dedicated to education, remains current in the advances in training and demonstrates a proficient level of knowledge. The CPDT-KA must recertify every three years by obtaining continuing education units available through approved educational opportunities, or by retaking the exam.
Only trainers who have passed the exam and who meet the CCPDT's experience and continuing education requirements can earn and maintain these credentials.
How does one achieve the CPDT certification?
In order to qualify to take the KA (Knowledge Assessed) exam, a trainer must have acquired over 300 hours of dog training experience, 75% must be actual teaching hours, a minimum of a high school diploma, references from a veterinarian, a client and a colleague who holds the CPDT-KA certification.
If the prospective candidate is eligible to take the exam, they then must pass a critical, demanding, 4-hour exam of 250 questions covering applied learning theory, instructional and teaching skills, canine behavior, ethology, and well-being, professional skills, ethics, and laws & regulations.
A Certified Professional Dog Trainer must continue their education and keep current on the latest educational materials and research.
The CCPDT's certification exam and recommended study materials have been developed by leading industry professionals and are updated regularly to maintain a consistent level of integrity. Since 2001, the CCPDT has been the ONLY independent and
psychometrically sound certification organization for professional dog trainers.
From the wise words of another worldwide known CPDT-KA trainer-
"Using force to change the behavior and feelings of another sentient being is not power.
It is an abject demonstration of one's lack of power"
- Matt Beisner ‘The Zen Dog’ (Host of Dog: Impossible on Disney+ & Nat Geo Wild)
Impressed yet?
06/26/2024
The best enrichment for your dog... 🐾
Its easy- you can do this too!
Let loose, relax, clip on that long line and let your dog's nose lead the way!
Here’s a list of some dog friendly nature preserves, parks and trailheads with walking trails in the Houston Area-
New Kentucky Park
Little Cypress Creek Preserve
100 Acre Wood Preserve
Spring Creek Nature Trail
Gourley Nature Trail
George Mitchell Nature Preserve
Burroughs Park
Lake at Springwoods Village Nature Preserve
Montgomery County Preserve
Sam Houston National Forest (Multiple Trailheads)
Our personal favorite place to walk is Sam Houston National Forest (Lone Star Hiking Trail), as shown in the video below!
06/22/2024
Cheesin’ for the treats! 🧀
06/21/2024
Sweet Summertime!
Miss Piper is working on her tan! ☀️
06/12/2024
Donut worry, be happy! 🍩
A big thanks to Mr. Toby and his awesome family for fueling our team, we appreciate it so much!
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The best enrichment for your dog... 🐾 Its easy- you can do this too! Let loose, relax, clip on that long line and let your dog's nose lead the way! Here’s a list of some dog friendly nature preserves, parks and trailheads with walking trails in the Houston Area- New Kentucky Park Little Cypress Creek Preserve 100 Acre Wood Preserve Spring Creek Nature Trail Gourley Nature Trail George Mitchell Nature Preserve Burroughs Park Lake at Springwoods Village Nature Preserve Montgomery County Preserve Sam Houston National Forest (Multiple Trailheads) Our personal favorite place to walk is Sam Houston National Forest (Lone Star Hiking Trail), as shown in the video below! #Enrichment #CPDTKA
Happy Mother’s Day from The Oaks Dog Ranch! 💛
Not only did Kash join the #CowWatchingClub - he kissed a cow! How sweet are these guys, so gentle and curious! 🐮
Happy Leap Day from The Oaks Dog Ranch! 🐸
Come join us for a Play Day! ☀️ Dropping your dog off at our doggy daycare while you go to work or run errands keeps your best friend occupied, active, and happy instead of being bored and lonely at home all day. At The Oaks Dog Ranch, our dog play days are way more than just running around with other dogs. After your dog’s play style assessment, we will customize their play days based on their behavior, age, size and play style. Whether individually or in a small or large group, our Ranch Hands will make sure your dog will find enjoyment and stimulating activities in one of our play areas. https://www.theoaksdogranch.com/playdays
Need help training your dog? 🦮 Check out our amazing training programs, linked below! https://www.theoaksdogranch.com/services Day 1 of working on loose leash skills with Bronson, we think he is doing phenomenal! What do you think ? Trainer featured- Tessa (CPDT-KA)
Surfin’ all Summer long…
Zoomies are fun to watch, but have you ever wondered what’s going on with the zoomies, and why dogs get them? The official name for zoomies is ‘frenetic random activity periods’ (FRAPs), and there are multiple reasons why dogs get into this intensely energized and excited state. We’ll look at common reasons, along with some helpful insights for dog parents. Dogs can act out the zoomies (FRAPs) in a number of different ways, but one thing they all have in common is high-energy activity! Dog zoomies can look like any combination of: -Running around like crazy -Spinning in circles -Barking, yipping or howling -Jumping onto and off of furniture, people, and whatever else is around -Trying to start a game of chase with you or other animals -General hyperactivity and wildness Typically, zoomies only last for a few minutes, but every dog is different. Zoomies are often triggered by a certain time of day or a specific activity. Here are some of the most frequent causes: -After a Bath -After a Walk -At Night -After Pooping -After Eating -When You Get Home Do Zoomies Mean My Dog Is Happy? In most cases, yes, zoomies are a sign of happiness, excitement, enthusiasm and all the good things. Essentially, zoomies are an energy burst. The cause is almost always positive, whether it’s release from a stressful or uncomfortable situation, the end of boredom, or expressing joy at whatever is happening in the moment. But zoomies can also simply be a release of excess energy. You might notice your dog gets the zoomies more often in winter when walks tend to be shorter. If your dog or puppy starts having the zoomies more frequently, it could be a sign they’re not getting enough exercise.
GSP or Crocodile? 🐶
What’s a funny quirk your dog(s) has?
Miss Diamond enjoying some water hose play time! 💦
Fun Fact: We group our pups based on each dog's specific preffered play style, rather than size/age! Meet our Fast & the Furriest group- these pups love to chase & run! 🐶
Easy enrichment scent game for you and your furry friends to play! 🌳
Guessing our daycare & boarding dogs blindfolded! 🤩 Check out our TikTok account for more fun videos and content! 🐶 @ TheOaks_DogRanch
Having some fun with our Play Day & Boarding pups! 🐾 Check out our brand new TikTok account @ TheOaks_DogRanch for more fun videos and laughs! 🤣
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