Marley's Pet Services

Do you massage your pets? Molson loved his! Most dogs enjoy a relaxing massage. It has many benefits including loosen tight muscles, increasing blood flow and reducing stress and anxiety.

Say hello to this little cutie, Hudson!

We are excited to welcome this handsome boy Jax to our Beginner program!

Congratulations to Midas in finding his forever family! Midas has been in the shelter for 2 months and today was his day! We are so happy for him

Happy National Pet Day! We know there's not a day goes by that we don't celebrate our best friends. Be sure to give your pet a little extra love and treats today These adorable pups were previous shelter dogs that are now being spoiled from their forever families!

Happy Valentine's Day! Check out these adorable dogs enjoying their sweet treat. Boss, Rebel, King and Titan are all looking for their furever homes at Northumberland Humane Society! Ask us for more information if your interested Thank you @barking_delights for the wonderful treats for our shelter dogs!

Doggy Freezy Cubes! Here's a great tip for overweight dogs, dogs with allergies, or puppies that are teething! In a bowl, mix your dog's favourite canned food with some water. ... Spoon into an icecube tray, top off with your dogs favourite fruits and place in freezer until frozen. (About 2 hours). Remove from tray and watch your dog enjoy! We like to add salmon oil and some bone broth topped with blueberries! These treats are low in calories and nutritious

Don’t punish a growl A growl from your dog is a communication attempt. A growl is their way of telling you they can’t handle a situation, for example: I can’t handle this I’m not comfortable with this situation... I don’t like what you are doing or I don’t want you to be here In addition to other meanings which are often overlooked. Many people see growling as a negative behaviour when it is actually something to be thankful for as the dog is trying to communicate with us! If you choose to ignore the warning signs your dog is displaying, you may end up with a dog who will bite without warning, as they have learned that it is not safe to warn as the message was not received. Reach out to a dog trainer or behaviouralist if your dog is displaying communication and you want to learn how to understand.

January is National Train your Dog Month! Although, here at Marley's Pet Services we know the importance of reinforcing positive behaviours everyday. Here are a couple great tips to follow

Marley loves his snuffle mats! What is a snuffle mat? The snuffle mat consists of fabirc strips, usually fleece, tied onto a rubber mat with holes in it. The loose ends of the fleece are on top and provide the hiding spots for treats.... Your dog’s sense of smell is his most important sense! A snuffle mat is a great enrichment activity designed to tap into your dog’s sense of smell, providing mental and physical stimulation. Snuffle mat enrichment is used to help strengthen search and find skills while also providing additional benefits, including: Reducing boredom and stress Slows down fast eaters Mentally stimulating Great for pets on restricted exercise Encouraging attentive play & much more benefits!