The dog-ter is in: Q&A with the vet

Dr. Chris Kennedy

At the Watering Bowl, we want your canine BFFs to run free for many years. They’re our real customers, after all. So we brought in a friend of the Bowl, veterinarian Dr. Chris Kennedy to answer the questions your dog would ask if its mouth could form words and question marks. We all know how…

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GET YOUR GAME FACE ON

doggie trick games do more with your dog

Game night is always a great time: you get to hang out with your friends; have a few drinks; and accuse the other players of cheating. All that’s missing is your adorable pup. Not anymore. You can finally have your best friend by your side for these dog-friendly games. From educational games to training activities,…

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End Your Summer With A Splash

Take your dog for a much-needed dip while you can. Since most pools start closing on Labor Day, they welcome your pup and its flowing locks with open arms, without worrying about hair clogging up the filters. If you’re looking for the nearest doggy pool day, you’ve come to the right place. Just scroll on…

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WATCHING DOGS WHILE THEY SLEEP

You may not realize it, but not every boarding facility keeps staff around overnight. And while it is nice to see them snooze, The Watering Bowl pulls all-nighters for safety and peace of mind. Across all four of our locations we have a total of 10 people dedicated to making sure your dog gets a…

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Spring Break ’19

Even if you don’t have plans, your dog sure hopes you do. The Watering Bowl consistently ranks among the top Spring Break destinations for dogs within a fifty-mile radius of St. Louis. And this year, we’ve expanded the excitement to include another fifty miles from St. Peters. We know it doesn’t seem like Spring Break…

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Hard To Believe It’s Been 9 Years

It’s been nine years since we first threw open the big overhead door to release the hounds in South County. Nine years since we begged all our friends and family to come “make us look busy.” Nine years since Madden and Ruger, our founding dogs, helped us make all the crucial, four-legged decisions. And it’s…

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The Undiagnosed Symptoms of Cabin Fever

In humans, the signs are obvious. We get restless. We binge watch. We forage for snacks. But believe it or not, cabin fever affects dogs, too. And the symptoms can range from obvious to somewhat hidden. Before we examine three such signs that your dog may be suffering from the very real scourge of cabin…

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Sun’s Out Tongues Out

Summer showed up, and we noticed. Your dog did, too. And just as the Robin is the harbinger of Spring, the pools at The Watering Bowl are a sign of warm, splashy days of doggy daycare. If you haven’t seen them, it’s probably because you’re not a dog. If you have, we’re impressed that you’re…

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Loyalty Goes A Long Way

Our cage-free canine community is built for dogs. But it’s the two-legged members who welcome our pack every single day and make The Watering Bowl a place worthy of many return visits. In fact, we have several people we would classify as long-time loyalists. And we consider ourselves fortunate to spend our days with them.…

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Anni-Pedis – $8

No, that’s not Latin. It’s our way of celebrating. Specifically, we’re celebrating our 8th Anniversary on Thursday, February 22nd, with nail trims for $8. The eight-dollar Anni-Pedi makes pampering dog more affordable and infinitely more fun to say. Plus, the dogs deserve it. They’re the whole reason we’re here. And we feel fortunate to have…

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