Canine Communication

From tiny puppies to grown best friends — Gokee and Hazel have been doing daycare life together from the very beginning. 🐾❤️
Watching these two grow up side by side has been such a special thing to witness. From puppy zoomies and learning the ropes together to the confident, goofy dogs they are now, their friendship has stayed just as strong.
These are the moments that make daycare so special for us. We don’t just get to watch dogs play — we get to watch them grow up together. 🥹

A year ago this week, our world changed overnight. Our business burned down, and with it went everything we had worked so hard to build. We were faced with a choice: give up, or start over from the ground up. We chose to rebuild.
This past year has not been easy, but it has shown us just how strong our community truly is. Because of your support, encouragement, patience, and loyalty, we were able to rise from one of the hardest moments of our lives and come back stronger than ever.
What could have been the end of our story became the beginning of a new chapter. We have grown, rebuilt, and continued doing what we love because of every person who stood beside us along the way.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in us, supporting us, and helping us turn heartbreak into hope. We will never forget it.
Here’s to resilience, growth, and everything still to come. We are so grateful to still be here — and even more excited for the future.

Early this morning, my world was turned completely upside down.

A fire started in the building behind us and, though we don’t yet know how it began, it spread quickly and completely destroyed our building. We are waiting on the fire inspectors to determine the cause, but right now, all we know is that everything we’ve built is gone.

I’m still trying to wrap my head around it all. This place wasn’t just a building — it was my dream, my second home, and a huge part of my heart. Seeing it reduced to ashes is something I don’t think I’ll ever forget.

I want to thank everyone who’s already reached out — the messages, calls, and offers to help have truly meant the world. I’m overwhelmed in the best way by your kindness. But for now, there’s not much we need except time. Time to grieve, to regroup, and to figure out what’s next.

Thank you for your love and support. I’ll share more when I can.

Elle

After taking a break from offering private training, we’re excited to announce that in-home private training is back for clients within the Alpena area and surrounding radius!

Sometimes the best progress happens right at home, where everyday behaviors take place. Whether you need help with a new puppy, leash manners, jumping, recall, household boundaries, or behavior concerns, private sessions are tailored specifically to your dog and your family’s needs.

✔ One-on-one personalized training
✔ Customized plans for your goals
✔ Real-life solutions in your home environment
✔ Support for puppies and adult dogs

If you’ve been waiting for private training to return, now is the time! Message us to see if you’re within our travel radius and get scheduled.

Give us a call at 989-884-2907

Update: I spoke with Ahsley, our resident groomer at Great Lakes Dog Grooming, and she said she will come in for nail trims for our daycare pups! She will be in Wednesday and Thursday next week. Let her know if you'd like your pups nails done. She also said if you do this bi-weekly it will help get those quicks pushed back (she's been working with a few of our dogs already with this).

Quick reminder for all of our pups 🐾
Keeping your dog’s nails trimmed isn’t just about looks — it’s about safety and comfort. We’ve recently seen an increase in scratches during play, and long nails are a big contributor.
Long nails can: • Cause pain when walking
• Affect posture and joint health
• Increase the risk of injury or torn nails
• Make playtime unsafe for other dogs and staff
If you can hear your dog’s nails clicking on the floor, it’s time for a trim ✂️
We do have a groomer available, and you can schedule nail grinds with us to help keep your pup safe and comfortable.
Help us keep everyone happy, healthy, and scratch-free by staying on top of nail maintenance. If you need help getting scheduled, just reach out — we’ve got you