Not every getaway is pet-friendly, but that doesn’t mean your dog has to stay home.

Whether you devotedly check your horoscope or just smile politely when someone blames Mercury in retrograde for their bad day, it’s hard to deny the mystique and fun of astrology. And if you’ve ever noticed your pup’s quirky habits, moods, or preferences and thought, “He is such a Leo,” you’re not alone.

If you’ve ever watched a dog sleeping, you’ve probably caught a glimpse of something precious. One moment they’re still, breathing slow and steady. The next, their paws begin to twitch. Their nose quivers. A low, muffled woof slips out. It’s as though you’re witnessing their body at rest while their spirit is chasing something far away and invisible, yet vividly alive.

Some days are made for sun-drenched fields and blue skies. Other days come wrapped in clouds, with damp air and muddy earth. But to a dog, both can be equally magical. Dogs don’t wait for perfect weather. They live in the moment, and they invite us to do the same.

Some dogs tiptoe in, Others cannonball.

But once they’re wet, It's a joy for all!

Tail wags flying, Grins ear to ear.

Splashing and bounding, Their happiness clear. 

Ever picked up your pup from Happy Tails, only to have them fall asleep in the car before you even hit the highway? Maybe they curl up on the couch the moment you get home, letting out deep, contented sighs, their nose still scented with the day’s adventures. 

What if rest didn’t mean stillness, but reconnection?

It’s not just the weather that’s been unpredictable this spring. It’s the world.

There is something about the forest, something mystical, like nature’s temple and holy ground.

Winter rest, spring energy, summer adventures, and autumn reflections.

Every time your dog flops belly-up for a rub, steals your socks, or gazes at you like you hung the moon, it’s hard to imagine they descended from wolves. Yet here we are, sharing couches, leftovers, and deep emotional bonds with animals that were once feared as predators.

Spring in Muskoka doesn’t tiptoe in. It bursts, melts, and gushes. The snow and ice starts melting, leaving trails of muck and light in its wake. Perennials and trees wake up. Streams swell. Birds return with their usual commentary. And under it all, something quiet and essential begins to stir, not just in the forest, but in our dogs too.

As the snow melts and the first signs of spring begin to bloom here in Muskoka, we’ve been feeling especially grateful for the incredible community that surrounds Happy Tails.

At Happy Tails, we’ve witnessed countless transformations over the years. But one that stands out is a golden retriever who came to us as a last resort.

At Happy Tails, we’ve spent decades creating an experience that offers something no pet sitter or traditional kennel can match. We don’t just provide a place for dogs to stay - we provide a cage-free, off-leash, joy-filled adventure where they can be dogs, the way they were meant to be.

Somewhere in the modern dog owner’s handbook, there is an unwritten but widely accepted dogma ;)

We’d love to welcome you and your dog to Happy Tails Pet Resort in beautiful Muskoka.