Dog boarding isn’t just for that vacation you’ve been planning for months—it’s an option whenever you need it, for whatever reason. No matter what you’re doing, having a boarding facility you trust to keep your dog safe and happy while you’re away means you won’t have...
Dog Day Care: Why They’re Everywhere in Charlotte
As a dog owner, you’ve probably noticed that doggy daycares in Charlotte are everywhere now. Some even seem to have popped up overnight! Don’t worry—you aren’t imagining things. Charlotte really does have an excess of doggy daycare options for you to choose from....
How to Get Rid of Your Dog’s Bad Breath for Good!
Did you know dental hygiene is as important for your dog as it is for you? It is! And without regular care and cleanings, most dogs will show signs of canine periodontal disease by the time they turn three years old. The most common early indicator of this pervasive...
How to Bathe Your Dog Like a Professional Groomer
Bathing your dog might seem simple enough. After all, all you have to do is wet them down, scrub with shampoo, rinse them off, and call it a day, right? Well… not exactly. If you want a professional dog bath like a groomer keep reading!Tools You’ll Need Before you get...
Dog Park Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts
Taking your dog to a dog park or dog bar to run and play with their friends is one of the best parts of owning a dog! But make sure you’re following dog park etiquette every time you visit. Keep an eye out for the posted rules at every dog park you visit, and make...
What is a Dog Temperament Test?
At Lucky Dog Bark & Brew, our team is dedicated to ensuring every dog that enters our facilities is well acclimated, socialized, and grouped accordingly. We help make this happen by requiring that each dog staying for overnight boarding or dog daycare undergoes a...
6 Tips to Socialize Your Dog Easily and Effectively
Is your dog a prim and proper lady around dogs and humans she’s just met? Is he a gentleman at the dog park? Or could Fido’s manners use a tune-up? When it comes to successfully interacting with other canines and humans, socialization is key. Of course, the best time...
Why You Should Never Use Human Shampoo on Your Dog
We’ve all been there, need to give your dog a bath—They came in from playtime stinking to high heaven and it’s a bath emergency. Maybe they rolled in the mud and now resembles a swamp monster, or perhaps they found something particularly foul to roll around in....
The Average Cost of Doggy Daycare and How to Know if It’s Worth It
Our dogs are more than just pets—they’re part of our family. They’re our constant companions, our exercise partners, our enthusiastic playmates, and even our coworkers. Well, maybe not that last one. But, if we could, most of us would probably jump at the chance to...
How Often Should You Clean Your Dog’s Ears?
When it comes to caring for our dogs, we’re used to the hours of brushing, the baths, the nail clipping, and even the teeth brushing. But the one task that’s often overlooked is ear cleaning. Most vets recommend making it a normal part of routine care to help our dogs...
Is My Dog Too Old for Doggy Daycare?
As dogs age, their needs change—just like ours do. If dog daycare has been your longtime solution for when you’re away from home and your pup for long periods of time during the day, or if it’s a new thing you’re trying out, you might be wondering at what age your dog...
Boarding Your Dog? Here’s What to Pack.
When you head off on vacation, packing everything you’ll need for the trip is an essential step. You’ll need toiletries, clothes, shoes, electronics… And since going on vacation often means boarding our dogs, we have one more thing to make sure we don’t forget:...