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March Madness at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

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March Madness abounds at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa, and we aren’t talking basketball!

Our dog park is popping with activity from small to bigs running through tunnels, splashing in the only water feature in the Tri-Valley, and wrangling Alyssa, our staff member.

Either Alyssa has some serious dog whisperer tendencies, which we know she does, or the dogs of The Ranch are out to show her what it’s like to be walked on a leash! To watch the entirety of the video of how well Alyssa was trained by our doggie daycare friends, click here!

Madness Comes in the Form of Donuts for the Staff at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

It’s usually the staff who supplies biscuits around here, so when Ruby and Squirt treated us to donuts, we were more than thrilled! The sugar high helped us get through another fun day playing with the dog boarders, cat boarders, doggie daycare friends, and all the pets who came to get groomed and left smelling amazing and looking fabulous!

St. Paddy’s Day Fun!

We looked high and low and up and down but didn’t find a leprechaun or a pot o’ gold. But we did find Sir Pretzel in his Irish garb on St. Patrick’s Day, and it made us smile!

Caught Sleeping on the Job

When Mattie and Callie signed up for our awesome training sessions, they sure did great! While learning how to deal with a bit of anxiety and learn some confidence, it appears the training went a little too well! Shhh…we don’t want to wake our friendly pup who fell asleep on the job!

It’s the First Week of Spring, but It’s Always Summer in the Water Play Area!

One of our guest’s favorite activities is to play in our water area. As this photo shows, it’s any dog for him or herself in the splash zone! What a great start to the weekend!

March Mews at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

The cats wanted to have the spotlight shine on them a bit, too, this March! Here are just a few of our very happy cat boarders who love the time and attention given to them! We think they are just perrfect to star in our March Madness blog!

Plan a Stay for Your Dog or Cat at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

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.

Contact us for your pet’s staycation needs!

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

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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!

Time to Get Beautiful With Our Grooming Special!

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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!

Happy Valentine’s Day to You! ❤️

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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!

 

 

 

Congrats to all of our Puppy Bowl 2023 Doggie Participants

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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!

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

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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!