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We’ve had a lot of excitement these past few weeks at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa! From touchdown terriers at our Super Bowl Party to smooching poochies at our Valentine’s Pawty, The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa has been filled with excitement!

The Results of Puppy Bowl 2021 are In!

This was a fantastic day for all who participated in Puppy Bowl 2021 and our Super Bowl Game! The day began with some trash talking and delicious steaks and hamburgers. Dogs were divided into teams and some took to the field with vengeance while others watched safely in the laps of our cheer staff!

Some dogs, such as Murphy, took to the field like a champ, converting the extra point and adding his own celebratory doggie dance. Crowds rushed the field to take his picture while he posed like a pro!

All fun and games aside, there were some worthy opponents and plays as well as our own singing and dancing Hot Dog whose rendition of The Weekend’s Blinding Lights impressed all the dogs!

The Winner of Puppy Bowl 2021 is…

We know you are all excited to hear about the outcome of the game. Here’s the commentary by The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa’s owner, Michael Gamache:

“The 4th quarter is getting hectic, some players are owning the field, some are exhausted and hiding, others have completely quit and are enjoying the sun. Congratulations to the Bucs and Sugar their most valuable player. Final score 21-17 Tampa Bay.”

Who knew these dogs would predict the winner of the Real Super Bowl?

Life is More Sweet with Valentine Kisses

We enjoyed a sweet day with our doggie daycare pups at our Valentine’s Pawty! Dogs showed up ready to smooch and shower the ones around them with juicy kisses. As with any romance, some connections were easily made, some are slow to grow, and well, others just haven’t met their match yet!

In any case, all dogs and staff were serenaded by our own costumed tutu’d dalmation, filled with sweet treats, and photographed at our kissing booth! Could this be any cuter?!

New Face of the Day!

We’d like to share The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa‘s New Face of the Day! This sweet adorable Frenchie, Louis, stole our hearts!

Plan Your Pup’s Staycation or Doggie Daycare at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

If you would like to take advantage of a day or days of love, affection, games, friends, toys, and more, please contact us. We treat your dog with the same safety, care, and attention as we treat our dogs and are recommended by veterinarians, too!

See you soon at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa. For more pictures and videos, follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Valentine’s Day Pawty at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

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Hey, Mom and Dad, The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa is having a Valentine’s Day Pawty, and I really, really, really want to go!

There is a cute Pug Mix at doggie daycare, and I kinda have a crush on her! I know Husky hopes to be her Valentine, and although he’s bigger and fuzzier, I think she may be attracted to my ability to fly through the agility course and my gentlemanly skills like letting her drink from the water bowl before I do.

If it’s not too much to ask, can you set me up for a grooming appointment before the event? I’d like the haircut, nail trim, teeth cleaning, ear cleaning, collar cleaning, and blueberry facial! I’ll be smelling and looking so good she won’t be able to resist me!

Also, I hear that you get a special “gift” to take home from me! Please don’t wait to sign me up for this super fun event!

Enroll Your Special Pooch at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa’s Valentine’s Day Pawty on Wednesday, February 10

All dogs who are signed up for doggie daycare on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 will partake in our Valentine’s Day Pawty!

What these lucky dogs get to look forward to:

  • Secret P-awdmine (shhh) for Mom and Dad
  • Kissing Booth
  • Valentine’s Day Strawberry Treats
  • Love and Affection all day long

Don’t Wait, Sign Up For Our Valentine’s Day Pawty!

We hope to see your dog on February 10, 2021 for a truly memorable day for your pet and you! For more details or to sign up, please contact our fur-loving staff!

The Ranch Pet Resort & Spa is the Most Recommended Pet Care Provider by Local Veterinarians

The Ranch Pet Resort & Spa is a pet destination like no other, and we’re located in the heart of California wine country. A beautiful setting, fresh, air, luxury dog and cat lodging, exciting dog daycare in our one-of-a-kind playground, and full-service grooming await lucky pets. And if that wasn’t enough, we even have a state-of-the-art doggie water park! A trusted name in pet care since 1947.

Is Your Dog Ready for the Biggest Game of the Year?

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Puppy Bowl 2021 at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

In the world of sports, only one game matters this time of year. For months, even years, the top athletes have been honing their skills to take on their rivals in one of the most anticipated showdowns in the world.

Indeed, the most watched game of the year is about to cause millions of viewers to gather around to cheer on the best, the brightest, the smartest, the fastest, and the cutest!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Get Ready for Puppy Bowl 2021!

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa is gearing up for Puppy Bowl 2021. Luckily, we have some spots open and are looking to fill our teams!

Does your pooch have what it takes to catch a ball and run it in for a touchdown? To avoid pass interference or delay of game? To stay on-sides or just to STAY? To tackle within the guidelines of the PFL, Puppy Football League?

Does your doggie thrive on the roar of the crowd? Does he live for the thrill of victory over the agony of defeat, unless there is a reward at the end of the games?

Does she have what it takes to earn MVP? Most Valuable Pup for 2021 Puppy Bowl?

If so, The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa wants to sign your dog up with a Puppy Bowl 2021 Contract.

Sign Up for Puppy Bowl 2021 at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

All dogs who sign up for Doggie Daycare on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 will be a part of Puppy Bowl 2021. Doggie Daycare participants will be treated to the best Doggie Tail Gate party complete, of course, with hot dogs and hamburgers and loads of staff and fun!

Puppy Bowl 2021 wouldn’t be complete without Football Games, Winners, an MVP, and Prizes for a handful of pups!

All Dogs are Eligible for Puppy Bowl 2021 at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

Our staff is going all out to ensure your dog plays hard, has fun, feels like a winner, and is rewarded just for showing up and giving it his all!

No dog is too old, too small, too grumpy, or too fragile. We will make sure that all dogs participate whether they are snoozing on the sidelines, cheering on their teammates, or running full speed ahead.

The thrill of fun and the agony of missing out are very, very real.

Do not miss out! Sign your pup up today!

Helpful Tips to Socialize Your Dog

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Women running with dogs - The Ranch Pet Resort

One of the best parts about being a dog owner is socializing your dog with other dogs and people. Dogs are pack animals who, for the most part, enjoy being around others for playtime, a gentle wrestling match, a game of chase, tug of war, hide and seek, or even naptime!

A well-socialized dog shows confidence, friendliness, and happiness! These behaviors are learned from puppyhood and carried on to adulthood. Some dogs learn acceptable and even non-acceptable “dog behaviors” from other dogs, so socializing your playful pooch is one of the best gifts you can give your dog.

Start Socializing Your Dog as Soon as Possible

Whether you just received your beloved pooch who is a young adult, have had him for years, or are the owner of a brand new puppy, now is the best time to slowly acclimate your dog to sights, sounds, and other dogs or people.

Dog Daycare - The Ranch Pet Resort

Dogs who are current on their shots can enjoy walks around the yard, the neighborhood, or around the perimeter of a nearby dog park.

Expose them to new sights, sounds, people, and even other dogs. Dogs of confident owners pick up their human’s cues, leading them to be better at not fearing new places, sights, sounds, and smells.

Let your dog ease into a dog park rather than introducing a newbie to the pack of dogs right away. Allowing your dog to take the initiative to approach from a safe distance outside the park will instill the confidence and excitement necessary for a fun first encounter inside the dog park!

Puppies Need Socializing, Too

Dog with little girl - The Ranch Pet Resort

Puppies develop the habits they form as adults during critical, developmental times in their lives. Beginning around 3 weeks and ending about the fifth month, the experiences a puppy has can determine his disposition. An under-socialized puppy tends to be more fearful and cautious whereas a well-socialized pooch tends to be bold, brave, and confident!

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa recommends exposing your puppy to sounds around the home such as a vacuum, pots and pans, loud noises and TV’s or radios. Having people who have washed their hands over to pet, hug, hold, or even just be present around the pup teaches the puppy not to fear others.

Since your young puppy won’t have all its shots yet, do your socializing in your home or fenced yard. An unvaccinated pup is more susceptible to disease or illness.

There is still plenty of adventure to be had at home before the pup gets to experience the world outside from the other side of the door, window, or fence.

Socializing at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

Ask anyone of our furry canines what they love about The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa and they will tell you about the fun they have with their canine friends and our excellent staff!

Whether your dog is up for chase, playing ball, exploring our tunnels, tubes, and blocks, or just prefers the quieter time with our handlers, The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa puts socialization at the top of our priorities.

Have You Experienced the Fun at the New Water Park?

With weather in the 70’s in January, our dogs are having a howling great time splashing in the water, running through the squirt stations, or just lapping up the water in the shallow puddles.

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa is the only dog park with the water feature, and it’s been rated one of the best parts of doggie daycare according to some very reputable and furry sources.

Events to Keep Your Dog Wanting to Come Back for More Dog Daycare

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa is always coming up with creative activities for our fluffy guests. We get immense joy out of hosting events and watching your dogs eat, play, socialize, interact, exercise, and zonk out after a most pawsitively good time!

Whether it’s eating turkey out of a cone, chasing bacon flavored bubbles, or posing in front of the kennel’s first holiday party scene, our daycare and dog boarding friends get the royal treatment!

Stay Tuned for News About Puppy Bowl 2021 and Valentine’s Treats and Fun

Your dog will always have a great time at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa. Whether she wants to visit for a day at our doggie daycare or have a slumber party at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa, we promise a great time!

We are gearing up for Puppy Bowl 2021. Get your best athlete ready for some Puppy Bowl fun The Ranch style! Whether he is a wide receiver, the star of the show, or prefers to nap along the sidelines, there will be fun for all at Puppy Bowl 2021.

Then show your Valentine how much you love her by signing her up for our special Valentine Event. Dogs will be shown extra love and affection with something special for you at our Valentine Event.

More details coming soon!

Yappy Howl-i-days from The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

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The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa wants to wish you and your furry family members a Yappy Howl-i-day Season.

2020 has been quite an adventurous year for The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa! We opened up our brand new luxury pet boarding, dog daycare and full-service grooming facility, complete with a doggie water park that has become one of the more popular features among our canine friends.

Our staff has enjoyed watching our canine guests romp, play, tussle, chase each other, and run up, down, and in between our agility blocks and water fountains!

If you need a taste of “aww, this is too cute!” to fill your holiday heart, please visit our Facebook page, like, and follow us! We promise to fill your heart and soul with holiday merriment!

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa is the Happiest Place on Earth for Dogs and Cats

Next to Disneyland, we truly feel The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa is one of the happiest places on earth. Nestled among the gorgeous wine country that Livermore is famous for, The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa offers state-of-the-art equipment to make your dog or cat feel right at home.

Our staff offers plenty of exercise, love, affection, and extra hugs and kisses for those pups and cats that prefer human interaction over their own species.

Our spacious kennels provide the ultimate in comfort with radiant floor heating and raised beds and can accommodate your pet family.

Spa services feature full-service haircuts, soothing baths, deshedding treatments, luxury nail trims and paintings, and so much more. Dogs are pampered and well-cared for under the supervision of experienced groomers.

Contact us to learn more or book your reservation! We have special offers for first-time pet visitors!

Special Holidays and Events at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa. Did you Miss Out?

At The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa, we want to spoil your pups by spreading cheer every month.

Who doesn’t love bacon bubbles? Our pooches just loved the bacon flavored bubble event in September! Every day for a week, our dogs enjoyed the flavor and fun of bacon bubbles!

In October, we featured a Howl-o-ween Costume Contest. Even the shiest pups were stars in front of the camera!

Our November activity was a crowd favorite! The dogs were treated to a tasty turkey, mashed potato, vegetable mash in a tasty cone! They created memorable Paw Turkeys for their owners to take home!

December featured our Holiday Photo and Caroling Event. All dogs who signed up for doggy daycare had their pictures taken and owners were sent home with a memorable holiday photo.

Looking Paw-ward to More Fun at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

May 2021 fill your family with health, peace, tranquility, and fortune. We appreciate you trusting us to take care of your doggie and kitty family members and look forward to what the New Year brings to all of us!

Happy Holidays from The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa!

Pawsitively Scrumptious Homemade Dog Treats

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Courtesy of Barks and Biscuits

The holidays are here and there’s no time like the present (see what we did there! 🐶) to make homemade dog treats for your favorite pup.

Whether it’s your best canine buddy or that of a friend, these delicious dog treats are sure to be a hit!

Best of all, these treats are all natural and made from good, wholesome foods you probably already have at home.

Three Ingredient No Bake Dog Treats

We at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa love small treats that we can sneak pills in or use for training. This Three Ingredient No Bake Dog Treat recipe uses 1 Tablespoon oat flour, 1 Tablespoon peanut butter that is safe for dogs, and 1 Teaspoon water or chicken broth.

When combined and pressed into small balls, these treats are the perfect sampler treat. Hide a pill in it, keep a stash in your pocket for training, or simply share them with the canine in your life.

Bacon Topped Dog Donuts

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa knows dogs love bacon! Our Bacon Flavored Bubble Party was proof of that!

So this Bacon Topped Dog Donut recipe is certain to put you on the Nice List! If you have flour, oats, coconut oil, peanut butter, eggs, Greek yogurt, and bacon bits in your cupboard, you have the makings for a simple and delicious dog treat that will have your dog eating out of the palm of your hand!

Click here for the recipe and prepare to be licked and loved by your dog!

Mouthwatering Watermelon Dog Treats with Parsley

Don’t allow the cooler weather to deter you from making these yummy dog treats. Their colorful holiday colors and ingredients make for a healthy dog treat that also freshens puppy breath kisses.

Made with our without Greek yogurt, these mouthwatering watermelon dog treats quench your dog’s thirst and also serve as a healthy snack.

Puree 2 cups of seedless watermelon and set aside. Add a snip of parsley to the bottom of your mold of choice, fill the mold with watermelon puree, freeze and enjoy!

For a tasty and colorful twist, top the puree with Greek yogurt before you freeze. For the complete recipe from Bark and Biscuits, click here.

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa Wishes You and Your Dog a Happy Holiday Season!

We at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa want to wish you and your family a very merry holiday season. Even though this year has been a bit unprecedented, we wake up every day so happy to be a part of your dogs’ lives!

If you are looking for some holiday spirit to brighten you and your dog’s day, we invite you to sign up for our Holiday Photo and Caroling Event. Our staff will be serenading your dog with holiday songs and using this opportunity to snap a memory for you to cherish forever.

If this is something you would like some more information about, please read our blog.