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Last Minute Dog Boarding Needs? No Problem.
/ May 14, 2013 12:00 am

Last Minute Dog Boarding Needs? No Problem.

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You’ve purchased your plane tickets, booked the hotel and packed your bags. Now all that’s left to do is embark on your 2-week vacation and relax… wait. Who is that fluffy ball of adorableness wagging their tail by your feet? In all the chaos of planning, booking and packing, you [...]

Essay Contest: Why Is Your Dog Your Hero?
/ May 6, 2013 8:31 pm

Essay Contest: Why Is Your Dog Your Hero?

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Whether it’s the way they lick our hands to wake us up from a nap or their ability to read our emotions, our dogs are definitely our heroes. We may give them a home to live in and food to eat, but they enrich our lives in more ways then [...]

What Does Your Dog Do When You’re Not Home?
/ April 3, 2013 8:43 pm

What Does Your Dog Do When You’re Not Home?

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It’s difficult to imagine your angelic Weimaraner causing any trouble. Whenever you’re home, she is by your side, never jumps on the couch and would never think of chewing on your new pair of shoes. Mysteriously, everytime you leave the house, you come home to find either ripped up carpet, [...]

Download the DogVacay App Today!
/ March 27, 2013 10:37 pm

Download the DogVacay App Today!

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At DogVacay, our top priority is making sure our hosts and furry-guests are having a great experience. This means we’re always looking for various ways to change and improve our website to be more and more tailored to your needs. Our iOS engineers at DogVacay.com have been putting their paws [...]

Infographic: DogVacay Turns 1
/ February 27, 2013 4:00 pm

Infographic: DogVacay Turns 1

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One year ago, DogVacay was scarcely more than a great idea. Back then, we had 5 employees crowded around 3 desks. We worked late into the night, fueled by our desire to offer a superior alternative to the traditional kennel. In the last year, we’ve grown from 5 employees to [...]

Are Dogs Smarter Than Cats?
/ February 4, 2013 7:59 pm

Are Dogs Smarter Than Cats?

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As much as us dog people hate to admit it or accept it, our domestic feline friends have long had the reputation of being smarter than dogs. They’re known for being independent, self-sufficient and cunning while our pups have a reputation for drinking out of toilets, rolling in poop and [...]

10 Unique Gifts Your Dog Will Love
/ November 30, 2012 7:13 pm

10 Unique Gifts Your Dog Will Love

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  This Christmas, you could get your pup the requisite leash or chew toy, but chances are, he might secretly re-gift them. Why not get him an interactive toy that shoots out lasers to offer your dog hours of endless fun? Or a fancy Midcentury Modern dog bed so he [...]

25 Reasons to be Thankful for your Dog
/ November 21, 2012 11:47 pm

25 Reasons to be Thankful for your Dog

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Thanksgiving is the perfect time to step back and really appreciate all the things we love about our dogs. This Turkey Day, sit down with your pooch(es) and recount all the reasons you’re thankful for them. Here are a few to get you started: You’ll always have a free alarm [...]

DogVacay.com Milestone: We Paid Out Our 1 Millionth Dollar to Our Hosts
/ November 20, 2012 7:56 pm

DogVacay.com Milestone: We Paid Out Our 1 Millionth Dollar to Our Hosts

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We’re proud to announce that we’ve paid our 1 millionth dollar to our DogVacay hosts! We’re constantly impressed with the caliber of our amazing hosts and we’re excited to continue growing our vibrant community. This milestone is truly a testament to how passionate our hosts are about providing the best home [...]

5 Ways to Choose a Safe and Fun Dog Toy For your Furbaby
/ November 15, 2012 2:04 am

5 Ways to Choose a Safe and Fun Dog Toy For your Furbaby

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It may be difficult to see why purchasing silly looking toys for your dog is important. These silly tennis balls and ropes are more than meets the eye. They can teach your dog to problem solve, help them get rid of pent up energy, keep them from being destructive and [...]