Education
Vertically Challenged: 4 Tips to Teach Your Dog to Stop Jumping on People
So you’ve got a doggie who could plausibly land a contract in the NBA, such is the height and majesty of their leap. Useful when catching a frisbee, less so when greeting Grandma. Let our trainers clue you in on why and how to stop your dog from jumping on people. Why should you ground…
Read MoreTen reasons to think about boarding with us this holiday season
1. You’re giving your travel agent one less chaos agent Flying or driving, holiday travel is never straightforward. Especially this year. But with your pooch running free at The Watering Bowl, that’s one less chaos agent to throw your plans out of whack. 2. You know they’re with the good boys and girls We don’t…
Read MoreCelebrating the People Behind the Bowl: Our New Campaign
The Watering Bowl is more than beautifully buildings and comfy crates and a group of remarkably rambunctious rovers. At its core, it’s really a group of people: our team. They’re the folks who do the often unglamorous, frequently fun and occasionally extraordinary work that makes sure everything runs smoothly. With your dog, making them feel…
Read MoreBUILDING A BETTER BOWL
UPGRADE EDITION Okay, we’ll admit it: Your dog probably won’t notice most of our improvements. But we hope everything we’re doing will make drop-off and pick-up quicker and easier for you so your pooch can spend even more time running, chasing and nuzzling their friends. PARK & PLAY We just completed a re-work of the…
Read MoreFind the Perfect Training Option
We have lots of options when it comes to training. So many, that we made a handy, dandy flowchart to help you find the best one for you and your dog. Right this way: Still not sure? We’re happy to do a free 15-minute evaluation to help find the right fit. Just give one of…
Read MoreWelcome Back Q&A
We can’t wait to welcome you back inside our locations. With guidelines evolving daily, it can be confusing to know what to do when and where. Do you keep the mask? Toss it in the trash? Wash it in vinegar and air dry it? Well, we may not have all the answers, but we did…
Read MoreSALUTING K9 VETERANS DAY
Dogs are heroic in our everyday lives. But they’re also heroes in military service. March 13 is recognized nationally as National K9 Veterans Day because on that date in 1942, the US Army began training for its new War Dog Program, also known as the “K-9 Corps.” But in case you’re looking for some K9…
Read MoreWARD OFF THE DOGGY TOOTH FAIRY
We’re almost midway through February. The first signs of Spring are on the horizon. It seems like the major holidays are either behind us or far ahead of us. That is, until you jolt awake in the middle of the night, when you remember the one February holiday you almost forgot to celebrate: National Pet…
Read MoreSON OF A BISCUIT, THESE ARE GOOD
Winter is a time of reflection, most of which concerns the caloric density of our holiday eating habits. Every year, we avoid, rationalize, but eventually accept growing waistlines as part of the tradition. Because try as we might, eggnog never was and never will be part of a balanced diet. But if you haven’t gotten…
Read MorePositive Reinforcements Have Arrived
At The Watering Bowl, we’re blessed with not just good dogs, but also great people. And our certified dog trainers are at the forefront, ensuring our furry friends stay good through 1-on-1 training and classes. Tyler Hayward, Jon Conderman, and Laura Pieczynski head up the Butt Sniffers Academy, and bring many dog-year decades of experience…
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