Posts by Samantha Hillmer
Detroit Winter Wonderland Photos | 2022
This week our pups were romping through a winter wonderland! For just $15/photo, pet parents were able to opt in for this cute experience and received digital and physical prints. A big thank you to Lora, Megg, June, Paige, & Jaz for testing out their photographer and puppy wrangling skills to get these super cute…
Read MoreFerndale Winter Wonderland Photos | 2022
This week our pups were romping through a winter wonderland! For just $15/photo, pet parents were able to opt in for this cute experience and received digital and physical prints. A big thank you to Kelly & Christian for testing out their photographer and puppy wrangling skills to get these super cute shots! Reserve daycare,…
Read MoreCommerce Winter Wonderland Photos | 2022
This week our pups were romping through a winter wonderland! For just $15/photo, pet parents were able to opt in for this cute experience and received digital and physical prints. A big thank you to Miah, Lexie, and Nicole for testing out their photographer and puppy wrangling skills to get these super cute shots! Reserve…
Read MoreCanine To Five Commerce Open House
Our Canine to Five Commerce Open House & Play Date was so much fun this weekend! Robark Photography tagged along to capture these beautiful photos of our newest facility. We appreciate everyone who stopped by to visit, and look forward to meeting so many dogs from the Lakes Area community! Interested in sending your dog…
Read MoreCommerce Pictures with Santa | 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like DOGS AND SANTA!! Robark Photography has done it again – making our pack members look festive in time for the holiday season. To spread some extra holiday cheer, $5 from each photo session will be donated to Michigan Humane, totaling $1,650 for homeless animals
Read MoreFerndale Pictures with Santa | 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like DOGS AND SANTA!! Robark Photography has done it again – making our pack members look festive in time for the holiday season. To spread some extra holiday cheer, $5 from each photo session will be donated to Michigan Humane, totaling $1,650 for homeless animals
Read MoreDetroit Pictures with Santa | 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like DOGS AND SANTA!! Robark Photography has done it again – making our pack members look festive in time for the holiday season. To spread some extra holiday cheer, $5 from each photo session will be donated to Michigan Humane, totaling $1,650 for homeless animals
Read MoreDrinking with Dogs at The Congregation
Canine to Five hosts monthly Drinking with Dogs events throughout the summer that bring together pet owners and dog lovers in our community. These free dog-friendly events in Detroit are open to the public, and help promote Canine to Five’s dog daycare, dog boarding, and dog grooming in Detroit, Ferndale, and Commerce, MI. For our…
Read MoreFerndale Back to School Photos | 2021
Take a look at our adorable class of 2021! Last week we held a Back to School photo shoot for our 4-legged students at Canine to Five, and photographer Hannah at Robark Photography did such and amazing job! Not only was this fun for our pet parents, it also helped us raise over $1,400 for…
Read MoreDetroit Back to School Photos | 2021
Take a look at our adorable class of 2021! Last week we held a Back to School photo shoot for our 4-legged students at Canine to Five, and photographer Hannah at Robark Photography did such and amazing job! Not only was this fun for our pet parents, it also helped us raise over $1,400 for…
Read MoreDrinking with Dogs at The Old Miami | 2021
Canine to Five hosts monthly Drinking with Dogs events throughout the summer that bring together pet owners and dog lovers in our community. These free dog-friendly events in Detroit are open to the public, and help promote Canine to Five’s dog daycare, dog boarding, and dog grooming in Detroit and Ferndale, MI. Our next dog…
Read MoreWe’re Certified! | Pet CPR & First Aid Training for Staff
One of the perks of sending your dog to Canine To Five for dog daycare, overnight boarding, and full service grooming in Detroit, Ferndale, and Commerce Township, is that our whole team participates in Pet CPR & First Aid classes! First within a new team member’s 90 days, then again every 2 years to stay…
Read MoreDrinking with Dogs at The Skip | 2021
Canine to Five hosts monthly Drinking with Dogs events throughout the summer that bring together pet owners and dog lovers in our community. These free dog-friendly events in Detroit are open to the public, and help promote Canine to Five’s dog daycare, dog boarding, and dog grooming in Detroit and Ferndale, MI. Our next dog…
Read MoreWhy Would My Dog Be Kicked Out of Daycare?
When it comes to doggy daycare, one of our pet parents’ biggest worry is their dog getting kicked out of the playroom. Every Canine to Five client is hoping for their dog to have fun, be social, and have enriching days while they are busy at work; But as much as we want our four-legged…
Read MoreCan My Dog Board Overnight While on Medication?
When looking for the right dog boarding facility in Metro Detroit, there are many things to consider. Do they have staff in the facility overnight? Are they trained in Pet CPR & First Aid? But for pet parents with dogs on medications, there is the most important question of all; “Can my dog board overnight…
Read MoreWill My Dog Be Okay When I Go Back to Work?
Dogs are social creatures who love routines. Whether you’ve been laid off, unemployed, or working from home, spending every day with your pup starts to become their new normal. As you get ready to return to work and leave your furry friend behind, there are important steps you should take to ease their transition and…
Read MoreDo Stuffed Kongs Really Help Your Dog?
We LOVE stuffed Kongs at Canine to Five! We always recommend them for dogs during doggy daycare, dog grooming, overnight dog boarding, and at home. Kongs are hollow rubber toys that can be stuffed with all sorts of yummy treats (our favorite is frozen peanut butter!). Giving one of these toys to your dog during…
Read MoreWhy Does My Dog Need Breaks at Daycare?
We all send our dog to daycare for the same reason – to make friends and burn off energy! So when a pet parent can’t find their dog playing in photos or on our live webcams, it can be confusing and frustrating. At Canine to Five, our goal is for all dog interactions to be…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to Canine to Five Employees on the COVID-19 Vaccine
Hey Team, Effective April 5th, 2021, all residents over the age of 16 can get vaccinated, and I’d like to see all of you get that done. I received the first vaccine in January, and the second on February 17th, 2021. After the first vaccine, other than a sore arm, I felt fine. After the…
Read More“What I’ve Learned about Kennel Cough after Owning a Doggie Daycare”
Canine Cough. It’s the bane of my industry’s existence. We tried to change the name from “kennel cough” to “Canine Cough” so people would not “blame it on the kennel,” but we all know that the main place dogs will pick this virus up is around other dogs – like at doggie daycares and kennels.…
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