Birchview Dog Boarding

Each year on November 11th, we take the time to remember and thank those who have given their lives in service to our country. Parades are held, ceremonies of remembrance abound, and wreaths are laid at war memorials all over North America and Europe. But how many people remember or even know about the many […]

Everyone’s world has changed and so have their dog’s.  Although it seems like the dogs have the best of it by having everyone home with them 24/7, naturally, it will become something they come to expect and they may have a hard time adapting to their previously quiet days when everyone starts going back to […]

A stuffed Kong toy is a simple way to keep your dog busy and out of trouble. They’re easy to prepare, they last a long time and they’re a great way to keep your dog entertained.  The benefits of a stuffed Kong include: keeping your dog busy & entertained great for slowing down dogs that […]

We were excited to recently attend the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Hershey, PA. This is a national conference for professionals in the pet boarding and daycare industry. There was an awesome line up of education seminars, with top industry speakers sharing their expertise on all things dog. We attended sessions on communicating with […]

As warmer summertime temperatures approach, it’s important to remember that dogs are vulnerable to injuries and illnesses related to hot weather, including heat stroke, dehydration, sunburn, and foot pad burns. Dogs don’t have the ability to sweat, and panting can’t always fully cool a dog down when they are overheated. Heat exhaustion is generally the […]

We love our dogs but we don’t love the little critters that might be sharing them. Since our dogs tend to be outside more often, and in many different locations, they tend to pick up a wider variety of parasites just by, well, being dogs. Not only are parasites unappealing but they can also cause […]