Posts by Samantha Hillmer
“What I Love Most About My Business”
I’ve been asked a lot this week “What do you like the best about working at Canine To Five?” This is always changing over the last 16 years, but for the last year or two, it has remained constant. It’s the people. I don’t think when I opened the business I thought much about the…
Read MoreHow Treat Circles Benefit Your Puppy
If you’ve ever checked in on your puppy at Canine to Five using our live webcams, you may have seen them sitting in a sea of pups waiting patiently (or not so patiently!) for their turn to receive a treat from a Pack Leader. Treat circles, or Group Sits, are one of our favorite activities…
Read MoreDetroit Dog Boss | Kristina Rinaldi
We’re diggin’ on Detroiters who are the top dogs in the animal care industry. These entrepreneurs, innovators and educators are what make our community a top notch place to own our pups. We hope you enjoy learning about Detroit’s Dog Bosses as much as we enjoy working with them. Kristina Rinaldi is the Executive Director…
Read MoreHappy 2021 From Liz at Canine to Five
Dear Canine To Five Clients, What. A. Year. On March 20th of 2020, we made the hard decision to lay off over 80% of our workforce. While it would have made the most sense to close our facilities altogether for the first 60 days of the pandemic, our management team made the brave decision to stay open…
Read More4 Pet-Friendly Amenities You Need in an Apartment Community
It’s important to keep your pooch top of mind when choosing your next pad. There is a big difference between pet-friendly, and pets allowed. Canine to Five has partnered with Broder & Sachse Real Estate to outline some key pet-amenities to look for when choosing an apartment home for you and Fido. 1. Pet-Grooming…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Most Common Dog Grooming Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Wow, dog grooming costs more than my own haircut!” If so, you’re not alone! Many pet parents compare their own hair stylist to the ones that groom our four-legged friends, so when accidents happen – they’re hard to understand. One of the biggest differences between you getting your hair…
Read MoreDoes My Dog Need to Wear a Coat at Daycare?
Doggy winter coats are adorable and, for the most part, they can keep your pup dry and warm. What’s not to love? As the saying goes, “If you’re cold, they’re cold,” right? While there are breeds that can be more susceptible to discomfort during snow days than others, there are also dogs who have their…
Read MoreEnhancing Your Dog’s Overnight Boarding Stay
Is your dog staying the night with us soon? Enhance their overnight stay by adding on some extra fun! Our overnight dog boarding services in Midtown Detroit, Eastside Detroit, Ferndale, and Commerce Township are designed to cater to every dog’s needs and preferences. Here’s how we ensure your furry friend has the best possible stay.…
Read MoreAdjusting Your Winter Commute With Your Dog During COVID
It is officially cold outside and we’ve had some questions on what that means for pet parents waiting to pick up or drop off their pups. While we wish we could allow everyone to wait inside like normal, we are living in 2020’s new normal and have to abide by our capacity limits. Similar to waiting…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Ways to Say ‘Thanks’ to Your Dog
‘Tis the season to give thanks! With the holidays being so busy with shopping, cooking, and socializing, we’d like to take a moment to give thanks to our four-legged friends. They are resilient, supportive, loving, fun, and certainly make a difference in our lives. How can we thank our dogs for everything they do? Canine…
Read MoreFerndale Back to School Photos | Class of 2020
There’s no contest, Canine to Five definitely has the cutest back to school class of 2020. With help from the ever so patient photographer at Robark Photography, we hosted a photo shoot for our four-legged students! If you’re interested in your dog joining our pack, whether for dog daycare or dog boarding in Ferndale, fill out…
Read MoreDetroit Back to School Photos | Class of 2020
There’s no contest, Canine to Five definitely has the cutest back to school class of 2020. With help from the ever so patient photographer at Robark Photography, we hosted a photo shoot for our four-legged students! If you’re interested in your dog joining our pack, whether for dog daycare or dog boarding in Detroit, fill…
Read MoreCanine To Five’s Top 3 Summer Safety Tips
Canine To Five is all about safety. In fact, “We Are Safe” is one of our core values! So it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that, when it comes to hot weather safety, our staff is trained to keep our four-legged friends comfortable, and to watch for signs of distress. Read on to…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Ways We’re Keeping our Employees Safe During COVID
In the midst of a global pandemic it’s hard to go back to business as usual. At Canine to Five our top priority has always been safety, but we have since focused on increasing our efforts to ensure the safety of our staff, clients, and community against airborne germs like COVID-19. Our leadership team has…
Read MoreCanine To Five’s Lobby Experience
When you and your dog are ready to visit Canine To Five for dog daycare, dog boarding, or dog grooming in Detroit, Ferndale, or Commerce Township, you’ll be greeted by a safe and efficient process within our lobby. We require all dogs to remain on leash when navigating through our facilities to ensure the safety…
Read MoreUsing Canine to Five’s Customer Portal
USING CANINE TO FIVE’S CUSTOMER PORTAL Canine To Five is happy to provide an online customer portal for our clients to upload files, make payments, book reservations, and more! Whether you’ve already logged in before, or this will be your first time, we have included 2 tutorials below to help you with the basics. How…
Read MoreDesensitizing Your Dog to PPE
Seeing other people wear face masks while out and about can take some getting used to for us humans. Can you imagine what it might be like for a dog? As a pet owner, you play an important role in helping your 4-legged companion get used to this new normal. Before your dog gets up…
Read MoreDid You Adopt an Isolation BFF?
If there was ever a right time to get a new dog, quarantine would definitely be it! With plenty of time to bond, train, and exercise with your new four-legged friend, you’re not only keeping yourself occupied, you’re giving your dog a great start to his new life. Once it’s time to begin our new…
Read MoreSupporting Local Woman Owned Businesses
Every Wednesday Canine to Five celebrates local woman owned businesses through our #WomanOwnedWednesday posts on social media. Now, more than ever, our posts are shining a spotlight on these small businesses as they work hard to stay open and serve their community during a pandemic. If you, or someone you know, has a local woman…
Read MoreThe At-Home Guide to Brushing Your Dog
Brushing a dog’s coat properly is something that can stand in the way of a pet owner providing the best care for their four-legged friend. When adopting a dog, knowing how much coat maintenance will be required is just as important as knowing how much exercise they will need! There are 5 different coat types…
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