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The Do's and Don'ts of Feeding Your Dog

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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...

7 Tips to Training Your Dog

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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 ...

The Importance of Doggie Exercise

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We here at the best dog day care facility at the Lake of the Ozark s believe allowing your dog to have regular exercise is extremely important. In this blog, we will discuss reasons to exercise your dog and activities you can try. Reasons to Exercise Your Dog Keep your dog and yourself in great shape. Regular exercise can help burn off the calories and help get you in shape for swimsuit season. Exercise is not only great for you but your dog as well. You and your dog have a better chance of maintaining a healthy body weight if you choose to engage in regular exercise. Improve your dog's sleep. While exercise helps your overall physical shape, it can also mentally stimulate your dog. A well-stimulated dog will have a healthier sleep. Help maintain your dog's healthy weight. Regular exercise can keep your dog at a healthy weight. If your dog has packed on a few pounds recently, this is a great way to get him or her back on track.  Show your dog fun. W...

Why Our Clients Love Us!

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The Pampered Pet Grooming Salon is a home based business located in Sunrise Beach. Our services include pet grooming, dog boarding, and dog day care. We are truly designed to be a home away from home for your pet. We treat every pet we have the pleasure of taking care of as if they were our own. It's such a pleasure to be able to do this for a living and we love our clients. They love us too! In this blog, we will show you why. Home Away From Home Our grooming salon in Sunrise Beach is designed to be a home away from home for your pet. We give lots of caring and love to our furry guests. Fun activities and a safe home are provided. Affordable Rates We have rates that will fit your budget. Please see our services page for our current boarding and dog day care pricing. Grooming prices depend on the type/size of the pet. Client Testimonials Thanks for the picture Julie, and thanks even more for taking such good care of Maddy. I am getting much more co...

5 Tips on How To Socialize Your Dog

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The Pampered Pet believes in healthy socializing between dogs. Dogs receive personal attention and lots of loving care with 24 hour supervision at our dog day care at the Lake of the Ozarks . We make your precious pets feel as if they were at home. Dogs will sleep inside and not have to go through the stress of feeling abandoned with us. In this blog, we are going to give you 5 tips on how to socialize your dog properly. 1. Walk your dog regularly and introduce him or her to other dogs. Your precious pet will benefit from regular exercise. Give your dog a chance to meet other friendly dogs, by walking them. You will find that other dog owners might be trying to introduce their dogs to other dogs, as well. You can control the setting in which your dog is socializing by picking safe paths to walk him or her in. Safe environments, plus friendly dogs, equal happy social time. 2. Exercise caution around other dogs. While walking your dog is good exercise, be cautious ...

Why We Are Your Dog's Home Away From Home

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Here at the best dog boarding facility at the Lake of the Ozarks , we give each of our furry friends personal attention and lots of love. Our philosophy is your dog deserves the best. We provide, love, compassion & understanding for your precious pet. In this blog, we will discuss the reasons why we really are your dog's home away from home. When you drop your dog off with us, you will feel at ease once you see this lovely home your dog will be enjoying while you are away. Your precious pet is a part of your family and we understand the responsibility you are trusting us with when you board your dog here. We want them to feel like a part of our family, as well. Affordable Boarding & Day Care Rates There are so many things in the summer to spend your money on, summer vacations, summer clothes for the kids, etc. The Pampered Pet understands that and we offer affordable dog boarding rates to fit your budget. Dog Boarding Rates Small to Medium Breeds 1 dog ($25....

Dog Flu in Missouri

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Dog Flu, otherwise known as canine influenza has been found in dogs in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Louisiana, and Illinois as of May 2017. This is a serious illness and our grooming salon at the Lake of the Ozarks would like spread awareness of it. Protect your precious pet. In this blog, we will discuss what the dog flu entails, how it is transmitted, what you should do to get your dog diagnosed, and treated. What is Dog Flu? Dog flu is a highly contagious viral infection that affects dogs and also cats. Two strains of dog flu have been identified in the United States, H3N8 and H3N2. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association website , virtually all dogs exposed to dog flu become infected, approximately 80% develop clinical signs of the disease. Approximately 20% do not exhibit clinical signs of the disease, but can still spread it to other dogs. Dog flu causes an acute respiratory infection within ...