The Pampered Pet Grooming Salon

Isn't it fun to buy your precious dogs FUN toys to enjoy while you are away at work or shopping for groceries?  The Pampered Pet wants our dogs to be entertained as possible. Your dogs just may not understand that some toys are NOT good for them to play with. Our dog boarding facility at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to give you a few examples. 7 Dog Toys Your Dog Should NOT Have 1. Plastic Bottles You don't want to give your dog something they could potentially chew up and choke on. The cap of the water bottle could come off, get chewed up, and potentially swallowed by your precious fur baby. Furthermore, the dog can tear off pieces of the plastic pretty easily, which could create sharp, rough edges that would be exposed to their gums. Your dog could possibly then cut their gums on these sharp edges. 2. Toys That Are Too Small This rule can be fairly broud, so put simply, even a ball can be dangerous for the right sized dog. A good rule of thumb, if t

For all of the fur baby lovers out there, we know you have a soft spot in your heart for each of your precious pets, as you should. A lot of love and caring goes into taking care of our dogs. Knowing that, it's important to know for all of you who have a pomeranian breed, the importance of proper grooming. In this blog, our grooming salon at the Lake of the Ozarks will tell you why it's so vital that your Pomeranian is groomed on a regular basis, details behind the pomeranian breed, and dog grooming tips. The Pomeranian Breed The Pomeranian breed is referred to as a toy breed. Pomeranians actually are descendants of large sled dogs and have a fox-like face. They are very active dogs and capable of competing in agility or obedience competitions. Also, they make for a great companion and member of the family. Pomeranians require a higher level of grooming than your average dog. The fur coat can become matted easily if not groomed regularly.  Why It's Vital to Pr

Here at the best dog grooming salon at the Lake of the Ozarks , we love our precious pets. The Pampered Pet strongly feels that you should really feed your dogs right. Giving your dog the wrong things to eat can affect their health drastically. In this blog, we are happy to give you the do's and don'ts of feeding your dog, meaning what you should feed your dog and what you shouldn't feed your dog. **Please note: All dogs are different. If you are ever questioning what your dog should or should not eat, consult your local veterinarian before feeding your dog. Foods You Can Feed Your Dog When it comes to food, most healthy foods are good for the dog as they are good for us, as well. Although the foods that are healthy are good for pets, too much of a particular food can be harmful to your pet. As with most things, portion control is important. Now let's take a look at some of the healthy foods you can feed your dog. Peanut Butter Lean Proteins Salmon P

Training your dog can be a bonding experience between owner and pet. This task can be difficult at times, but there are things you can do to make this process a little easier on yourself and your dog. Our grooming salon at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to give you 7 helpful tips for training your dog. 7 Tips to Training Your Dog 1. Have realistic expectations when training your dog. Be patient when training your dog. If they have been allowed to do a certain behavior for years and you are now trying to change that behavior, it is going to take time. It's always best to try and train your dog as a pup, so these learned behaviors or more natural to your dog. 2. Always listen to your dog. Your dog has his or her own way of telling you something. For example, if you are introducing your dog to another dog for the first and he or she starts barking uncomfortably, don't force your dog to meet this other dog. Your dog is trying to communicate that he or she is not