Smith Farms Boarding Updates Archives

Halloween fun with your dogs and pups.

Halloween is around the corner and plenty to see and do with the great fall weather. If you’re looking to have some fun with your dog during the spooky season, it’s time to get creative. Here are some of our top picks: Your pup can dress up in a costume for Halloween!...

Hot weather and dogs

Dogs, like humans, are sensitive to heat. Summer high heat temperatures and humidity in Georgia may have dangerous effects on your dog. Ways to help your dog: Avoid dog dehydration by keeping plenty of clean and fresh water for your dogs. If you exercise them keep...

Dogs and spring allergies

Pollen affects dogs just like it affects humans. Dogs may experience discomfort from allergy symptoms during the summer, fall, and spring seasons. Allergies may be caused by but not limited to pollen. Dogs may be allergic to weeds, plants, food, mold, flea saliva, and...

Things to consider when buying a new house.

Dogs are like humans. They have their habits and like their space. Easing your pets to new space is important so that they can feel safe and comfortable. When looking for a house you may want to make a list of what is important to your dog too. A pet-friendly...

Dogs, Music and Christmas!

Surveys and observations of dogs confirm that most dogs seem to love music. Of course, our dogs are so closely tied to our own moods that a happy human typically means a happy dog. An extensive survey in the UK confirmed that humans used music often to keep their dogs...

Did you Know?

Facts about dogs that are fascinating: 1. Dogs sense of smell is at least 40x stronger than that of humans. This is why dogs are often used in law enforcement and the military. Dogs are used to sniff people, drugs, and weapons, and explosives. Dogs can also sniff some...