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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS THAT WILL MAKE YOU AN EVEN BETTER PET OWNER!

1. Make a consistent exercise schedule for your and your pet, stick to it!
2. Incorporate play time into your everyday routine, pets need positive stimulation.
3. Choose a high-quality diet that is specifically tailored to your pets needs and measure out every feeding. This helps prevent diseases, malnourishment, and obesity.
4. Teach your pet a new trick, even if he/she is old, keeps the brain strong.
5. Brush your pet's teeth daily, preventing dental disease is key to preventing a number of associated conditions/diseases.
6. Make your annual appointment with your pets Veterinarian to ensure they are up to date with vaccinations and disease prevention.
7. Snuggle MORE, everyones heart benefits from that.
8. Find time for daily grooming, brushing your pet is very therapeutic!
9. Make sure your pet's microchip identification information is up to date, if your pet goes missing you want to ensure that they know where to find you.
10. Learn more about body language, this will help you understand your dog better and strengthen your bond.

Newsfoundland Dog 

Did you know? 

The Newsfoundland dog has a water resistant coat and webbed feet like a duck! The breeds original purpose was to haul nets for fisherman and act as a lifeguard to people who were at risk of drowning! They are known for their muscular build and impressive swimming abilites. Giant, calm, strong and beautiful. 

Source (Images): Pets4Homes

Boarding your pet can be a nerve racking thing to do! Especially for us owners, we worry about our fur babies when they are in our home alone all day, so when making the decision to board, asking the right questions is key. Asking these question will definitely help you determine if the facility is the right match for you and your pup.

1. What is your play/exercise schedule like? (What is involved? Frequency? Do they cater the plan to the size of dog and its energy level?)
2. Do the dogs get to play with each other? (Make sure that they do a personality assessment to ensure certain dogs are ok to socialize with others)  
3. Do the dogs get fresh food and water bowls daily?
4. If my dogs won't eat due to stress or environment change, what is the protocol? (They should have some highly digestible options on site for picky eaters, you also want to ensure that if enough time has gone by they will seek medical attention)
5. Can i have a tour of the boarding facility? (The facility should be well lit, look clean, free of overpowering odors, comfortable bedding)
6. How many dogs do you board at one time? (It should not look overcrowded)
7. How often do you clean the kennels? (This should be done daily)
8. What is your emergency protocol? (Which veterinarian do they take your dog to if necessary)
9. Can i speak to the staff that handles the animals? (It is always nice to get a sense of personality from the people who will be handling your pups.
10. What vaccinations are required to board here? (It should be mandatory to have the common distemper/parvovirus combo, rabies and bordetella vaccination which protects against canine kennel cough)

Did you know?

The fastest dog in the world is the Greyhound! That is why Greyhound racing is such a popular sport in certain parts of the world. They can run up to 45 mph, the average dog speed is 19 mph. What makes this possible is the combination of long and powerful legs, deep chest, slim build and flexible spine.

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Christmas is almost here! Don't forget to get your furry friends a variety of Bullwrinkles for their stockings!

Have you ever wondered why/how Huskies are able to withstand freezing cold weather?  (as cold as -60 degrees F)

1. They have a thick, double layer coat
2. They have fur between their toes that keeps the paw from freezing
3. Their clawed paw helps them grip on the ice
4. They have a thick layer of hair in front of their ears that protect the ear canal from freezing
5. They have a bushy and long tail that will curl around their body when they lie down to sleep
6. They are able to change their metabolisms
7. They will dig holes to sit in to protect themselves from the wind