Running a dog daycare is in many ways similar to running a human daycare or elementary school. We try our best to treat all the dogs like they are part of our family. We encourage making friends, using good manners, and sharing with friends. Unfortunately for us and our human counterparts, that also means sharing…

The kids are settled into their school routine. Now it’s time to think about your dog’s training needs. With the kids being home from school during the summer, your dogs could have been begging, jumping on doors, nipping or using teeth when playing, or a variety of other bad habits without you even knowing. Training…

Our dogs get so used to being around people during the summer and being active. When school starts again, they are back to days left alone at home. Although some rest days are good, being active is still an important part of a dog’s life. Both physical activity and the mental stimulation of getting out…

Next Thursday, June 12, 2014, Cold Nose Lodge is hosting its Bark and Wine event to benefit SOS Beagle Rescue. SOS Beagle Rescue and Cold Nose Lodge work with each other to get beagles of all ages adopted. These beagles all have different stories and come from all over. No matter their story, the Lodge…

We were so happy to learn we had been selected as the best boarding facility in Lehigh Valley by the readers of Style Magazine. We strive to provide a fun, safe, comfortable environment for the dogs in our care. As part of our effort to provide only the best care, we have upgraded our small…

Vaccines protect and prepare our furry friends’ immune systems against potentially life threatening diseases, just as vaccines for humans protect us against high risk illnesses that could put us in the hospital. Although there is some variation to the recommended vaccine schedule, most veterinarians are in agreement on Rabies, Distemper/Parvo combination and Bordetella vaccines for…

It’s 2014 and we’ve come a long way with making humane products for animals. Yet, we somehow still allow the use of prong, choke, and shock collars for dogs. If dogs were able to choose between a harness that doesn’t pull or slip, and feels good, compared to a prong, choke, or shock collar, what…

This Sunday, May 4th is the 9th Annual Heroes Helping Heroes Blood Drive and Pet Fair! It starts at noon and goes until 5pm at the Macungie Memorial Park. Everyone is encouraged to come and donate blood, including your furry k9 companions! There are going to be a variety of things to do, including demonstrations…