Sandy Pawz Newsletter – Feb 2014

As Valentine’s Day approaches we may ask ourselves “to kiss or not to kiss”; our dogs that is!  This seems to be an ongoing debate among veterinarians.  It is possible to catch a zoonotic disease (transmissible from animals to humans) and it does happen sometimes, but it’s not common or life threatening.  In fact, many veterinarians and professionals in the dog business, myself included, kiss dogs all the time.  My dog C.C. became my dog when she was eight weeks old and I held her up to my face for the first time and she kissed my nose.  I believe it’s a matter of preference.  If you don’t want your dog to kiss you, teach him/her not to.  If you like dog kisses, pucker up!

Is your dog so excited to see you when you come home from work that he/she pees?  I call this “Excited Pee” and there is a cure.  When you come home from work, ignore your dog.  Don’t look at or talk to your dog until he/she is completely calm.  Then you can calmly call your dog over to say hello.  It may take a little time, but stick with it.  Eventually excited pee will be a thing of the past.

  Free Brushing Seminar–Come in on Wednesday, February 12 from 6-6:30 to learn the proper way to brush your dog.  We’ll discuss brushes, combs, matting, and shedding.  Space is limited so call to reserve your spot (760-739-7299).

Bella is a husky/shepherd mix that comes to us for daycare and an ocassional bath.  Her daycare buddies include Stanley, Oliver, and Nelson and she’s always up for meeting new friends.

Oliver Stone–Tricky Dog

Potty Training Seminar, Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 6-7

Beginning Obedience, Tuesday, February 11-March 18, 2014 from 6-7

FREE Brushing Seminar, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 from 6-6:30

Beginning Obedience, Saturday, February 15-March 22, 2014 from 3-4

Beginning Obedience, Wednesday, February 26-April 2, 2014 from 6-7

Potty Training Seminar, Friday, February 28, 2014 from 6-7

“The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.”  Samuel Butler