DogWoods Retreat Fabulous Fall Colors!

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We are so lucky to have our location in the forest and we love fall.  There’s nothing better than a crisp morning walk thru the foliage of the forest. All seasons are beautiful here so book a dog friendly stay with us today.  We welcome…

Our Fall Adventures Starting Soon!

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Fall color on the Blue Ridge parkway is starting soon up in the highest altitudes. Here in Western North Carolina we enjoy one of the longest lasting foliage shows in the world. Come stay in one of our dog friendly vacation rentals and see…

Fall Is In The Air!

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September is right around the corner and a wonderful time to visit DogWoods Retreat!  A quieter time at our local parks and town, you will enjoy the pace.  Our dog friendly cabin rentals are each privately fenced for safety and fun.  You can hike…

Aversive Training Methods for Behavior Modification In Animals

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I recently came across an article written by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.  Called the AVSAB Positiion Statement, it is based on scientific studies (not your neighbor or popular television shows)  and they present facts regarding the use of punishment for behavior…

It’s All About The Dogs!

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We fashioned our DogWoods Retreat vacation rentals around dogs. We think every dog should be able to have that perfect vacation with their people. Regardless of breed or temperament issues they are welcome here. Our private fenced yards are perfect for dogs that might…

Devil’s Courthouse

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We had a great day off this past Sunday! Cool temps made for great hiking. Hiked DuPont State Forest in the morning, had a nap in the afternoon, and climbed up to the Devils Courthouse in the evening to catch sunset. We sat amidst…

DuPont State Forest, Our Favorite Place!

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We love to spend our day off at DuPont State Forest. It’s only 10 minutes from our cabin with over 10,000 acres and 83 miles of multi-use trails. You can mountain bike, hike, horseback ride and swim in this dog friendly forest. There are…

The Three Most Common Training Issues

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There are typically three issues that most of my dog training clients are dealing with.  Maybe not always all three, but at least one of these is sure to be on their list. My Dog Pulls My Dog Doesn’t Come My Dog Jumps The…

A Day At DogWoods Retreat

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Enjoy over 250 water falls in lovely Transylvania county. Dogs on leash are welcome to come with you on all trails, Transylvania county is all about friendly! Our cabins are located within just a few minutes of DuPont State Forest sight of the original…

Spring In The Mountains

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Come and enjoy a vast array of lovely wildflowers during a stay with us. Currently DogWoods Retreat property is full of wild blooming mountain laurels in their shades of pink to white. June will bring the wild azaleas with their blaze orange while rhododendrons…