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Puppy Training!!!AH!!!

doggersize — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:11:00 +0000

Ok, so if you went to the walk, you probably already know that I now have a 4 month old puppy! We named him Baxter, and he was abandoned (randomly? I doubt it) at Davis Park on the morning of the health walk. We are now puppy proofing the house, and that is about as fun as it sounds! But this is a very important part of having a puppy- removing the opportunity for problem behavior. Having a few trusty chew toys on hand to replace a non-approved item is a must. It doesn’t do to just remove the item from the pets reach, its important that you provide an approved item for your pet to chew on. Positive reinforcement at its finest!!

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Prizes at the Walk!!!

doggersize — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:31:29 +0000

There will be a FREE Basic Level Wellness Plan at Banfield the Pet Hospital will be an offered at our silent auction to be held at our walk this Sunday!!(new clients only) If that doesn’t interest you, how about office visits at half price at Banfield The Pet Hospital with the proceeds going to Beau!! Can’t wait to see you, and your pet all dressed up on Sunday!!

And the walk proceeds go to….!!!

doggersize — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:52:47 +0000

Alright guys! There is a little puppy name Beau, he is not even six months old…and he has a grade 6 heart murmur. And by six, I mean grade 6 out of 6. Keep in mind, Beau is just a Pomeranian, a Pomeranian with a serious heart condition. It is hard enough to imagine any pet going through something like this, especially so small and so very young. His owners have taken him to the best- he’s been seen at UCDavis, and now unless he gets surgery in the next few months, he won’t make it. He needs the equivalent of an angioplasty, and those costs puppies about $3,000. So, why don’t we walk for a little puppies health? I’m ready, are you?

***If you donate at the Dog Walk for Health this upcoming October 26th, all of the proceeds will be directly given to Beau’s family for the surgery.

Want to know more?

To learn more about Beau:
http://bulletins.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read&authorID=346880008&messageID=6134184524&MyToken=dd43e3ad-ca6c-46f9-9265-8ae815c766b0

To learn about Beau’s disease:
http://www.upei.ca/cidd/Diseases/cardiovascular%20diseases/pulmonicstenosis.htm

what a love!

Lets Adopt!

doggersize — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:13:40 +0000

Hey ya’ll! Its time! Its time to really start thinking about taking the plunge and adopting a pet! With our community going through such a huge economic decline, we all know that houses are being foreclosed on and that pets are being left behind. This post goes out there to those people who aren’t necessarily looking for a puppy, and have a big back yard and are open to older pets! Please, please, adopt before going to a breeder! There are so many avenues you can go through to adopt a local pet, such as the pound, the spca, and local rescue groups! If you are interested, please contact me and I will give you any details that you need! Foreclosed pets are pets too!!!!

Cutest puppy falling…asleep to music!

doggersize — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:20:35 +0000

Cute Dog Snoozes @ Yahoo! Video

training tip of the day!

Kaity Krejcik — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:31:44 +0000

Are you considering getting a dog, or a puppy? First of all, I always recommend visiting the pound, there are wonderful animals there who need to be rescued into a loving family. Once you have your furry new addition, and you have chosen a healthy dry dog food (see my obesity page for more information regarding food tips), its time to consider training! Potty training can come easily to some pets, and can prove very difficult for others. I recommend starting to train as soon as possible, for both potty training and behavioral training. Positive reinforcement while training is what I recommend; training is not code for torturing your pet!! Also, training your pet to have healthy habits, such as tooth brushing, is great to start as early as possible. By doing this, your pet will be used to having their teeth brushed, and their mouth is free of plaque and gingivitis- and later in life you can avoid paying for a dental for your pet. Also, please PLEASE get your doggie toothpaste/toothbrush from a Veterinarian, or trained professional–people toothpaste is a big nono!!As a vet technician, i saw many cases of older pets with really bad plaque, and their health was weakened because they were constantly swallowing unhealthy bacteria from their own mouths. Had their owners started training with tooth brushing at an early age, or using healthy chews recommended by Veterinarians. I know it sounds odd, brushing your pets teeth, but try it! It can be a fun thing to do with your pet, and will establish a routine that will come in handy to you later in life.