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Stay and Train Dog Obedience Program at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

March 9, 2023 by Michelle Bedard

Sammie and her dog!

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa is excited to offer a Stay and Train dog obedience program. The 5, 10, or 15 day Stay and Train program is run by Ranch manager, Sammie Martinez, and trainers Amber P, Lance S, and Kristina D.

While every dog owner wants to believe his or her dog is extra special, smart, and well-behaved, the truth is some dogs just need a little more discipline to learn basic obedience.

Sammie, Amber, Lance and Kristina are well-versed in dog behavior and have made it their goal to not only educate the dogs, but also the owners.

“Educate an owner, and you educate an individual. Educate a dog, and you educate a community,” says Sammie, who also adds, “our goal is to create a strong foundation of confidence and leadership between the dog and their family.” 

Stay and Train Packages

Dog owners have four packages to choose from:

15 Day Package $1,995

On leash obedience with off leash introduction

  • 15 Days of training with overnight lodging
  • 2 Private lessons a day
  • One year phone support
  • Success guarantee

10 Day Package $1,495

On leash obedience with off leash introduction

  • 10 Days of training with overnight lodging
  • 2 Private lessons a day
  • One year phone support
  • Success guarantee

5 Day Package $795

On leash obedience

  • 5 Days of training with overnight lodging
  • 2 Private lessons a day
  • One year phone support

5 Day Puppy Package $695

Basic obedience training, home manners, healthy routine

  • 5 Days of training with overnight lodging
  • 2 Private lessons a day
  • One year phone support

Book Your Stay and Train Package Today

If you are interested in knowing more about the Stay and Train program, please contact Sammie by calling 925-447-1729 and press 5. Sammie, Amber, Lance, and Kristina will give you a free evaluation of your dog and help you decide which program will best suit your dog’s needs.

“One of the best parts about the program,” adds Lance, “is that we get to have fun with the dogs, too. It’s not all about training. They get to interact with other dogs or handlers in addition to their training.”

Amber added, “We also teach the parents what we taught the dogs so they can continue the obedience at home. Consistency is the key to a well-behaved dog. Once the foundation is set, the dog has some confidence and chance at success!”

My favorite part of the program, adds Kristina, “is that the dog and parents come back after a week to show off what they both accomplished at home. It’s a win-win for the owners and the dog, and a lot of fun for us!”

The books are open! Make your Stay and Train reservations today!

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: dog training, obedience classes, puppy training

Time to Get Beautiful With Our Grooming Special!

February 22, 2023 by Michelle Bedard

Take advantage of The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa’s Grooming Special on Bath, Brush, and Nail services now through March 3. Discounts of 20% for new clients and 15% for existing clients will only be available Tuesdays through Fridays.

Bath, Brush and Nail Special

Treat your pooch to the following Bath, Brush, and Nail treatments at a discount!

  • Double Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Blow Dry
  • Brush
  • Nail Clipping
  • Nail Dremeling

A well-groomed dog looks, smells, and feels better. Show your best canine how much you love and care about their health and well-being.

Add-On Grooming Services

Why not give your bestie the full spa treatment by adding on the following services?

Teeth $15

Glands $15

Or our favorite, the Pampered Pooch Special! For $28, your dog will be treated to teeth, glands, and a blueberry facial! Your dog will be the talk of the neighborhood with this extra pampering session! Doesn’t your dog deserve only the blueberry best?

Sign Up for Your Grooming Special Today!

To book your best friend’s Grooming Special, please contact our grooming facility. Let them know that you want the Bath, Brush and Nail Special and if you want to include teeth, glands, and/or the blueberry facial.

Remember to book your appointment from Tuesday-Friday to qualify for the 20% discount for new clients or 15% discount for existing clients.

Is it Time for a Hair Cut?

Is your pooch overdue for a haircut? The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa’s grooming facility is accepting new clients for haircuts. Interested in learning more? Contact grooming today!

Filed Under: Dog Care, Pet Care Tagged With: dog bath, dog grooming, nail trim

Happy Valentine’s Day to You! ❤️

February 14, 2023 by Michelle Bedard

It’s Valentine’s Day, and all of us at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa want to wish you and your fur babies a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Whether you are choosing to go out for a special Valentine’s Dinner with your special person or spend a night at home with your special furson/furdaughter, we want you to know that we love having your pets stay, play, beautify, and vacation with us!

Sharing the Love on Valentine’s Day

We want to make sure everyone feels the love on Valentine’s Day, so we hope to fill your inbox with just a big of aww 💖.

This is Pretzel, whose Momma loves her baby, and it shows!


Happy Valentine’s Day from Pretzel and Sammie, our Manager. 

Valentine Make-Overs at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

Valentine’s Day is no ordinary day, and our professional and friendly groomers are putting their best touches on our dogs.

Whether your pooch is looking for a bath, nail trim, indulgent facial, new ‘do, or the works, our grooming services are top of the line!

Our groomers make sure your pooch is calm and comfortable and feeling awesome throughout the entire process so a day at the spa is a special treat for your pooch!

Book your grooming appointment today! De-shed, get a hair/furcut, get glands expressed, trim up a bit or get the collar washed all in one place!

Happy Valentine’s Day from The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa 💖

From our family to yours, Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

 

 

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: dogs, Happy Valentine's Day, holidays

Congrats to all of our Puppy Bowl 2023 Doggie Participants

February 10, 2023 by Michelle Bedard

Puppy Bowl 2023 was a huge success, and all of our doggie participants had an amazing time!

The rivalries started well before game time, with some lick smacking and some smack talk about their mothers, but all in all, a great time was had at Puppy Bowl 2023!

Highlights of Puppy Bowl 2023

It was a mad dash for the football as dogs ran in and out of bounds, sniffed each other, stopped to scratch an itch, get some one-on-one coaching from the sidelines by our dedicated staff pros.

Of course, some of the dogs were there merely for the spotlight while the more athletic dogs were definitely there for the win.

Viewers can take a look at the online activity by visiting our video the day of Puppy Bowl 2023!

The Bigs Take the Field for Puppy Bowl 2023

In our second game of Puppy Bowl 2023, the Bigs seemed to get the idea of carrying the football all the way down the field. While coaches cheered from the sidelines or even handed off the footballs, we can see most of the game was friendly.

Teal and yellow bandanas separated the teams while our friendly staff took to the field in jerseys of their own. Cheers and excitement filled the air while our rambunctious Bigs (with one very athletic Little!) looked for direction from their coaches.

Some dogs clearly understood the game while some were just happy to make the team! All in all, Puppy Bowl was a lot of fun, and as always, a huge success!

We’d like to give a huge THANKS to our sponsor, The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa, for filling our day with football, fun, bandanas, and prizes!

Congrats to the Winners of Puppy Bowl 2023!

Everyone is a winner in the eyes of Puppy Bowl 2023! As long as everyone left the fields a better sport than he or she entered, we are happy!

But every year we have standouts, and these dogs deserve individual attention.

Making a third appearance and being recognized for a third year in a row is Sugar! Previously our MVP two years in a row, Sugar has been awarded 2023’s Offensive Player Award.

Rutherford earns the title of MVP with agile moves and attention to the ball! Rutherford is sure to be picked up by the pro’s!

MVP for the Littles was awarded to Willow, who even at his picture taking, was still flying high with energy and enthusiasm!

Thank you to everyone who supported Puppy Bowl 2023! See you next year!

Filed Under: Dog Events, Just for Fun! Dogs of The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa Tagged With: dog fun, MVP, offensive player awards, puppy bowl, puppy bowl 2023

Puppy Bowl 2023 is Coming to The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa!

January 31, 2023 by Michelle Bedard

The biggest event of the year is upon us as Puppy Bowl 2023 revs up for its third year at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa.

Word around the locker room is that the Bigs and Littles have some new plays to bring the house down! Could we have a better Puppy Bowl than the last two years?

The Countdown is on to Puppy Bowl 2023

On February 8th, 50 of the cutest, fastest, most agile and athletic dog athletes will be competing against each other during Puppy Bowl 2023.

This wildly popular event pits Bigs vs Bigs and Littles vs Littles in the greatest football game in the Tri-Valley.

Goldens take on shepherds; min pins wrestle jack russels; the refs make the calls; the crowd goes wild; everyone has the best time during Puppy Bowl 2023.

Sign Your Dog Up Today for Puppy Bowl 2023

Puppy Bowl 2023 will take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. All doggie care customers are eligible for the event. A $15 charge will help with the fee to pay the refs (we are kidding here! We can’t avoid any conflicts of interest!) and offset the costs incurred with this fantastic and very popular event!

Sign up for doggie daycare on Wednesday, February 8, and let us know you want your dog to be part of Puppy Bowl 2023!

Top Five Reasons to Sign Your Dog up for Puppy Bowl 2023

  • All the cool dogs are doing it, and we don’t want your dog left out! Dogs will be grouped in compatible teams so even if your dog isn’t an athletic rockstar, there’s room for everyone in our Puppy Bowl game!
  • Every dog wants to be named MVP, and this year is no exception. The dogs in daycare are already practicing their moves and groves, their dodges and dives, their jumps and jives; it’s going to be tough picking an MVP but at Puppy Bowl 2023, there’s always one hero who stands out above the crowd. Will it be your dog? Sign up now for Puppy Bowl 2023!
  • Awards for water boy, water girl, and MVP Dog and Puppy will be given. Who doesn’t love to be recognized for their achievements?
  • Prizes will be given out, and we hear the prizes are amazing!!!! Don’t miss out! Sign your dog up today for Puppy Bowl 2023.
  • All dogs who sign up will be decked out in Team Swag Bandanas. Now, we know that sometimes dogs get athlete’s fright and simply poop out (literally sometimes); conk out; get put on IR list; never get out from on, off, or under the bench; or just don’t feel like playing. We understand, but everyone wants to feel like part of the team by being decked out in Puppy Bowl 2023 swag bandanas. Reserve your spot today!

Watch Puppy Bowl from Facebook

When athletes are preparing for the Big Game, they can’t be distracted by their fans! But The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa knows you want to be a part of the action of Puppy Bowl 2023, so we post videos of the day’s events!

Tune in to Facebook to see Live Events as they unfold during Puppy Bowl 2023!

Do not miss out! Space is limited, so sign your dog up today for Puppy Bowl 2023!

Filed Under: Dog Events, Just for Fun! Dogs of The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa Tagged With: dog fun, MVP, puppies, puppy bowl, puppy bowl 2023

New Year’s Resolutions from The Dogs and Cats at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

January 11, 2023 by Michelle Bedard

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It’s the beginning of a brand new year and the dogs and cats of The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa have finalized our New Year’s resolutions. With some debate, mostly from the finicky cats, we have decided to make these New Year’s resolutions a top priority, starting immediately!

We Resolve to Keep Up-to-Date on our Vaccinations

Vaccines keep us and those around us safe and protected from disease, and it’s a good time for our owners to make sure we are up-to-date.

While most dogs get the core vaccines such as Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, and Rabies, it’s important to check with our vet to discuss what other vaccines might be beneficial to us.

Since some of us are boarded or come for super fun play dates at doggie daycare, we also need Bordetella to keep us protected from kennel cough which is very contagious. But it’s a good idea to check with our vets to determine what other vaccines might be useful for our lifestyle. Click here for more information on vaccinations from Pet MD.

It is recommended that felines, aka cats, get the FVRCP and rabies vaccines. FVRCP stands for Feline rhinotracheitis virus/herpesvirus, Feline Calicivirus, and Feline Panleukopenia. Those are some big words and some bad diseases, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on our shots!

Depending on whether we are indoor, outdoor, senior or young cats determines how often we get our shots. If we are being boarded or going to experience a stressful situation such as traveling, it’s also recommended that we get a booster 7-10 days prior to the event. (source)

We Resolve to Stay in Shape

Over the holidays, we may have had a few too many treats and tasty snacks! With the cold weather and rain, we may not have had as much exercise as we need to shed those unsightly pounds and ounces. Plus, being overweight is just not healthy for us!

To solve the battle of the bulge, we resolve to run more and chase balls, sticks, toys, feathers, fake mice, lights, leaves and anything that moves, including our owners!

We shall wrestle with our pals at The Ranch during doggie playtime and chase our tails whether we’re dogs or cats! No cat tree will go unclimbed, no flimsy object left unattended will go un flicked with fluffy cat paws; no path will go un-walked; no box will go undiscovered.

We resolve to nap with purpose after we take our morning strolls and groom ourselves.

We promise to wake our owners first thing in the morning with wet, slobbery kisses and lead them to our leashes, walk across their faces and chests, and lick them or stare at them until they awaken to care for our needs or take us to The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa.

Together, we promise to look and feel our best which makes for healthy, happier pets.

We Resolve to Behave

A few of us need to work on our manners, so we resolve to behave. That means we will try really hard not to jump on or climb on counters even if there is tasty food. We will sit, stay, lie down on command, walk well on our leashes, and keep your hands out of our mouths-puppies, are you listening?

We will do our doggie business outside, even in the rain, and we will use our litter boxes each and every time.

We will do our very best not to mark our territories, which may or may not be your walls, curtains, carpets, plants, etc. out of anger or disproval of the upheaval of visitors during the holidays.

We will aim to be good dogs and cats and make our owners proud!

Here’s to making and keeping New Year’s Resolutions from the Dogs and Cats of The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa!

Filed Under: Dog News Tagged With: cat care, dog behavior, dog care, new years resolutions, pet care, pet vaccinations

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