Arch City Dog Boarding

02/03/2025

Hello friends! Arch City Dog Boarding will no longer use Meta platforms. You can find us on Bluesky: .bsky.social
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01/31/2025

Fun Fact Friday: Bleach is NOT a cleaner. Did you know that you need to clean surfaces before disinfecting them? Most disinfectants are inactivated when they touch organic material and can't kill the germs hiding in urine or saliva. Also, disinfectants usually have a contact time where they need to remain on the surface and visibly wet in order to be effective!

01/29/2025

Happy Anniversary to the Seeing Eye Dog schools! The first seeing eye dog school opened on January 29th, 1929 in Nashville, Tennessee.

01/28/2025

Here's a tip about verbal communication! Obviously, our pups don't know exactly what we're saying, they don't speak English, but they know our tone! The Humane Society goes more in depth on how tone impacts what your pup understands in this article! https://hsmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Dog-Language-Human-Communication-Tone-vs.-Volume.pdf

01/27/2025

Why Dogs Truly Are a Man’s Best Friend: Science Explains the Bond

The phrase “A dog is a man’s best friend” resonates deeply with pet owners, but recent studies have taken this timeless adage beyond sentiment to scientific validation. Dogs have been humanity’s loyal companions for centuries, offering unconditional love, protection, and emotional support. A...

01/26/2025

All of our team members are certified in Infectious Disease Management! through the Heroes for Healthy Pets certification program! The program provides best practices for preventative care, including strategic vaccination, cleaning and disinfection protocols, to help maintain disease-free facilities and keep pets healthy.

01/24/2025

Today is “Change a Pets Life Day.” Tell me the story of you and your pup- how’d you meet? When did you know that they were the one?

01/23/2025

Vet street debunks six common dog behavior myths! (Hint... an old dog really can learn new tricks!)

Think you know all about dogs and dog behavior? Trainer Mikkel Becker shares six common myths she hears from dog owners about behavior and training.

01/21/2025

The American Kennel Club has some good training resources! In this article, they outline how to teach your dog the "leave it" command. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/learning-the-leave-it-command/

01/20/2025

Arch City Dog Boarding offers overnight boarding for up to 12 dogs at a time! We keep our groups small so everyone gets plenty of attention and time to relax. Play time and insurance are both included in your pups stay! Schedule a meet and greet to come check us out!

01/18/2025

I've shared this before, but it's something that a lot of dogs can struggle with and I think it's important for pet parents to understand guarding. Do you have a pup who doesn't like to share?? It's OK, and it's manageable. Learn more about guarding and some of the causes!

Does your dog get defensive or aggressive if anyone interferes with his access to an item, resource, or individual? That’s called resource guarding and should be addressed with care.

01/17/2025

Good news- if you're allergic to dogs there's a chance that you're only allergic to male dogs! This article goes into the details of dog allergies and how up to 30% of people who are allergic to dogs are actually allergic to one specific protein that only male dogs produce! https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/health/male-dog-allergy-wellness/index.html

01/16/2025

We have about 1000 square feet of indoor play space and an additional 900 square feet of outside space. There is always plenty of room to run and play! We accept up to 12 dogs at a time so our groups stay small. Schedule a meet and greet today so your pup has somewhere awesome to go when you’re running errands or lounging on the beach!

01/14/2025

This training tip comes from the Greater St. Louis Training Club. If your pup is having difficulty with separation anxiety, they walk you through a few steps to work on helping your pup calm down. https://www.clickertraining.com/node/1556 If your pup is having extreme anxiety, be sure to speak with your vet and contact a professional trainer for additional help!

01/12/2025

How do you know if your pup is being naughty, or just being a typical pup for their age and breed? It's never a bad idea to check with your vet or a trainer, but the Humane Society offers this great article about some common behavior problems and solutions! https://hsmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Behavior-Problem-Whats-Normal-and-Whats-Not.pdf

01/10/2025

Fun Fact Friday- When we talk about dog body language, we talk about red, yellow, and green body language. Some people think that only fearful dogs display red body language, but pups can also be on the other side of the spectrum and be overly confident. Do you know how to read dog body language?

01/09/2025

Running out of ideas to keep your pup busy while they're in a crate or while you're busy around the house? Here are some healthy treats that you can stuff in your pups kong! Now they'll have a nutritious snack and you may get a few moments of quite time!

Kong stuffing is one of the easiest ways to keep your dog busy. Here's 39 healthy snacks & treats you can stuff in a Kong to give your dog some mental stimulation and

01/07/2025

A great training tip from - If you're working on loose leash walking, practice by going back and forth in a small space! Don't try to teach the skill while on a walk! Check out his page for more great advice and a video on loose leash walking!