Contrary to popular belief, many dogs don’t know how to swim. And as adult dogs, many also are terrified of the water. Since there are so many backyard pools especially in states like Florida, it’s important to teach your puppy how to swim. Why? Because they can potentially drown if they fall in. At Rocky’s…

We all know older dogs spend most of their time lying around, and when they do exercise, it’s generally a casual stroll around the neighborhood. This will take a toll on their cardiovascular system.

Aromatherapy is often used by human therapists to help their clients relax, relieve stress, and encourage health and well-being. But what about your animals?

Considering what’s happened around us in the last week – 3 people we know, like, and respect losing their beloved dogs, it seemed fitting to write a post about grieving. For many people, a pet is more than just a pet, they are beloved members of our family, so it’s natural to feel devastated by the feelings of loss when they die.

Depending on where you live, summertime can be hot, very hot. And humid as well. Some dogs tolerate it better than others, but still not as well as we do. That being said, summer is still a great time to be out with your dog enjoying the long hours of daylight. But there’s still a risk of heat overexposure, so you need to exercise caution and be mindful of the following …

The Orlando Sentinel had an informative article yesterday titled “How safe is your backyard for your pets?” Is this something we think about? I know I do.

Here’s a cute article posted in USA Today about Take Your Dog to Work Day. Heads Up Friday is Take Your Dog To Work Day

Domino, a 4+ month old border collie / spitz mix was born without kneecaps. He is SO adorable and such a loving, sweet boy.

Rocky’s Retreat is pleased to announce that our canine health and fitness study is underway! We now have 2 dogs in the study! Only 98 to go!!!

Today, for many of us, our dogs are our family, our furry children. They are more dependent on us than their 2-legged non-furry counterparts and we want them to grow, flourish and live a wonderfully long and happy life. I’ve heard people use the words “Pet Parent” and “pet owner” interchangeably. While they may seem like the same thing, in our view, they’re not. So what is the difference between a Pet Parent and a pet owner? Here’s a few examples!

We are the only Orlando dog boarding and Orlando doggie day care center that has an indoor heated pool for dogs. See it for yourself by scheduling a tour!

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