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Preparing Your Pet for Fireworks Unfortunately, many people choose to celebrate holidays with a bang—literally. Fireworks are popular this time of year and cause a lot of fear for pets everywhere. With a little planning, you can keep your pet calm during the...

A calm dog needs the right environment and routine. They also require training to understand how to react in different situations—including remaining calm. Our dogs are sweet, adoring creatures who love to show their humans just how much they care for them. While they...

Puppies bring so much joy, love, and laughter to a home. But they do require a lot of attention and companionship during their early days as part of your family. Between potty training, crate training, and teething, the idea of leaving a puppy alone all day can be...

Do you have to hold your dog back when someone comes to your house? Is there barking and chaos anytime the doorbell rings? Has a guest left with dirty paw prints on their clothes?  If you do not want your dog jumping all over someone who comes to visit, it will...

This post explains how to make your own DIY thundershirt for your dog. Because, while every dog might get anxious occasionally, some canines suffer from extreme anxiety that negatively affects their lives. Repeated anxiety could eventually lead to an anxiety disorder,...

Dog Etiquette at Dog-Friendly Bars and Breweries   We are lucky enough to have access to many dog-friendly bars and breweries in and around Waterford. Just because a business allows you to bring your dog does not always mean you should, though. Before you strap...

We look at dog breeds that get along with cats. The old saying “fighting like cats and dogs” did not originate out of thin air. Dogs and cats are different species. They do not naturally get along in the wild. CAN cats and dogs get along?  If you want to be a...

Dogs (and cats) communicating with their owners through a series of buttons have been all over social media platforms lately. Thanks to these buttons that are each associated with a different word, these animals seem to be having actual conversations with their...

What is a well-mannered dog? We are all looking for the perfect furry addition to our family but if you are new to dog training, it can be difficult to weed through all the information on the internet on how to train your dog. Union Lake Pet Services is here to help...

When most people think of cats, they think of supremely independent animals who do not follow directions well--not responding to a clicker. With a little bit of effort and a clicker, you can train your cat to obey a range of simple commands. The team at Union Lake Pet...