Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Beau


  
  Yesterday morning we met this little guy for his assessment. He's a two year old, fourteen pound, rescued Shih-poo . It didn't take long for this little guy to venture off and make some new friends once we introduced him to our Small Dog Program. I loved how spunky and energetic he looked when he played. He sort of hopped around our play area like he had springs in his legs. 

Check him out playing with two of our current boarders: Hudson, and Sherman

 

We're looking forward to seeing Beau again. 
I hope you all have a marvelous night!
~Shaunte'

Monday, August 29, 2016

Sweet Links

We have some sweet links to take a look at, check them out below!

Check out these funny but cute pups of Instagram - http://time.com/4464439/the-odd-dogs-of-instagram/

A few quick tips on dogs' body language - http://lifehacker.com/your-dog-might-not-want-a-hug-here-s-how-to-tell-1785765930

Take a gander at this Border Collie that knows many things, including how to drive a segway - http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/meet-incredible-dog-learnt-over-8727005

Dog diving pool for sports (and relaxation) - http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/dog-diving-makes-splash-in-moraine/nsLsR/

Meet the dog that thought they were going to have fun at the dog park but instead went to the vet - https://www.instagram.com/p/6lf0mJpNY1/

Mayor Duke re-elected! - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dog-mayor-duke_us_57bbebf5e4b00d9c3a19cb19

I hope you enjoyed these links,
- Zach

Friday, August 26, 2016

All About Daycare


  Daycare is a stimulating, comfortable, and controlled environment where your dog can come and hang out for the day. When you need to run an errand, have a busy schedule, or want your dog to spend the day just being a dog. Dog daycare is another outlet for them and it's great for socializing new puppies and teaching them to learn proper "Dog Speak" (the signals dogs use to communicate back and forth through body language), from 0 to 6 months puppies absorb a lot of information. Their brains are sponges. Dogs are similar to humans in the way that the younger they are, the easier it is for them to learn and pick up good habits.



  We separate the dogs according to size and play style. Dogs prefer and are more comfortable with routine, so here at the fort we follow a consistent schedule. The dogs are monitored by our staff and have free range to do as they please, in the specific program they're in. They can frolic around with their dog friends, or even just lay back and hang out!

Here are some photos of what our playtime typically looks like at The Fort.
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  Just like humans, dogs need breaks and nap time as well. In fact, dogs need more sleep throughout the day than people do.
It's not unusual for an adult dog to sleep 14 hours a day. Puppies often sleep closer to 18 hours, but this happens in short little bursts instead of only a few long naps, like they do when they're fully mature. Some of the signs you can look for when a dog needs rest is obvious- laying down, struggling to keep their eyes open,  but other signs may be a bit more confusing. When a puppy is acting up, playing rough, and running all over the place, it can be a sign that they need more stimulation and still have to let some energy out but often times  much like a cranky child what they really need is a nap.
  
 

  Because we know how important it is for your canine friends to stay active as well as get their sleepy time, we set aside a few hours each day dedicated to resting. After several hours of fun with their friends, we dim the lights, turn on old nursery rhymes/classical music and set up for our mid-day napping. We typically kennel the younger pups that aren't able to rest themselves yet but most of the dogs know when it's time to settle down. They find their spot to lie down or cozy up next to some of their buddies, and sleep.

Nap-time Photos




  After nap-time has ended, the dogs are usually pretty spunky, silly, and ready to get their play on!

Check out these photos 
and you'll see what I mean.






  All in all, Daycare is just another outlet for responsible pet ownership. Whether you bring your dog here for socialization, boarding, or need somebody to watch them while you run your daily errands, Fort Fido is here for you. If you have any questions about what we offer, feel free to stop by and say hi, email, or give us a call.

Have a great night!
~Shaunte

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Luna


  We acquired another  German Shepherd  this morning when Luna came in here for her assessment. She's just coming up on two years old and weighs ninety pounds. This girl joined our Large Dog Program looking regal as ever, as she entered in her new play area for the first time. Luna was a little shy at first but I noticed as the morning progressed she seemed to become more comfortable in her new surroundings. I think over time and more visits, Luna will have a great amount of new dog friends here.

Have a good evening,
~Shaunte'

Monday, August 22, 2016

Dog Photos

We have some cute photos to take a gander at, check out below!

Blue & Scandi, Scandi caught us trying to take his picture ;)
Jessie & Gypsy taking a short break
 Max stretches to prepare for more play
 Oliver
Miguel playing about
Rogue

Hope you enjoyed the awesome pictures!
- Zach

Friday, August 19, 2016

Polly

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of meeting Polly. She is a sweet eight-year-old, thirty-three-pound, Labradoodle. Polly spent the morning mingling with the other dogs in our Medium Dog Program. She spoke good dog and enjoyed her first day here at the Fort. Polly is welcome back anytime and we look forward to seeing her again soon. Good job, Polly!

Have a great weekend,
- Gary

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Sweetness


  This sweet old girl is an Alaskan Malamute/Australian Shepherd  mix that's thirteen years old and weighs sixty five pounds. She came in our doors this morning knowing what was in store for her. Sweetness is a Doggie Daycare Veteran that used to go to a different daycare quite a bit, back in her younger years. She wondered our Large Dog Program, sniffed around, and reminisced of the past; I think she's happy to be back in an environment like this. I can tell she's very relaxed here. 

Sweetness is welcome to pop in and say hi whenever she pleases. Have a good night everyone!
~Shaunte'

Monday, August 15, 2016

Beau

Today we met Beau. Beau is a 3 year-old, 54 lbs., Standard Poodle. He came through our front door and into The Fort with his sniffer working overtime. Beau then made his way into our Large Dog Program. Beau spent most of the day sniffing, mingling, & meeting the others during his time with us. 

We are looking forward to seeing Beau soon,
- Zach

Friday, August 12, 2016

Cheya

Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting Cheya. She is a two-year-old, sixty-seven-pound, Boxer. Cheya spoke good dog and played very well with the others. She joined our Large Dog Program where she enjoyed playing with Tanner and Sage. Cheya did a great job today and is welcome back anytime. We look forward to seeing her again soon.

Have a great weekend, 
- Gary

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Georgia & Kaizr


  Take a look at this gorgeous girl, Georgia! Georgia's a sweet little five month old, forty pound German Shepherd puppy! She joined our  Medium Dog Program bright and early Tuesday morning and did wonderfully.
She's a beautiful dog with a whole lot of curiosity and love. I adore her eyebrows; they're so expressive. We met Georgia's owner, Kaley, quite a few months back when she brought in her sister Darla, for an assessment. She's the pretty girl in the photo above.


  And this handsome fellow is Kaizr. We met him this morning for his assessment and noticed immediately how great of a dog he is, as well as his owners. His dad Victor, was the one that dropped him off. He showed great leadership skills towards Kaizr, we could tell how much love he has for him; he's one lucky pup! Kaizr is an English Bulldog that weighs fifty pounds and is one year old. 

  I hope to see Georgia and Kaizr soon!
Have a good night, Shaunte'

Monday, August 8, 2016

Playful Pippa

Today we had the pleasure of meeting Pippa the playful puppy! Pippa is a 3.5 month-old, 20 lbs., Golden Doodle. She came into Fort Fido confident and ready to rock out. She casually made her way into our Medium Dog Program. Within our Medium Dog Program Pippa met many other pups and began to romp around the entire program. She spent a lot of time playing with Zoey. Check out the clip below for a glimpse into Pippa's fun day. =)

We hope to see Pippa return soon to make more friends,
- Zach

Friday, August 5, 2016

Mya, Jessie, and Piper

This dynamic duo came into the Fort for their assessment yesterday. The younger of the pair, Mya, is a two-year-old, eleven-pound, Rat-Cha (Rat Terrier x Chihuahua mix). Jessie is an eleven-year-old, twenty-one-pound, Pug x Bulldog mix. They both joined our Small Dog Program and had a good time mingling with the other dogs. They are both welcome back anytime.

Piper joined Fort Fido this morning. She is a nine-year-old, thirty-five-pound, Beagle. Piper joined the Medium Dog Program here at the Fort where she enjoyed hanging out with the others. We look forward to seeing her again soon.


Have a great weekend,
- Gary

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Eva & Maximus



   Eva joined our Small Dog Program yesterday morning with grace and ease. She's a three year old, Maltese/ Yorkshire Terrier/Poodle Mix that weighs ten pounds. When she first entered her new play area, she romped around with the other dogs, scoped out her surroundings, and discovered one of our cool benches where she then jumped onto and hung out; looking all pretty. I think her name definitely suits her. She's just about as graceful as the famous, Ava Gardner herself.


  
  This morning we welcomed Maximus into The Fort for his assessment. He's a very handsome one in a half year old Boxer that weighs forty five pounds. We noticed right away that this one is a social butterfly. He had a lot of fun meeting and greeting his new dog friends, and played quite a bit. He fit right in with all the other dogs in our Large Dog Program just as if he was the missing puzzle piece.

  Both Eva and Max are more than welcome to come back whenever they please.

Have a wonderful night.
~Shaunte

Monday, August 1, 2016

Raffle Basket #2 Results


  August has finally arrived and begun; you know what that means right? You guessed it! Today was the day that we drew the results for our second Summer Basket Giveaway. Check out our video below to see who the lucky pup was.
 
 Abby's owner Joe, came in here smiling from ear to ear. We can't wait to hear how her reaction went when she's firstly introduced to all her new goodies.



Here's a couple silly bloopers to brighten your evening.



  Remember, there's still one more drawing left so don't get discouraged if you didn't win the two other times. You still have one more chance! Every time you bring your dog in here for daycare, that's one step closer to you possibly being the winner of our August Drawing.

Good luck everyone
~Shaunte'








Rockin' Pics

Today we have some beautiful pics of the pups for you to check out.

Restless
Logan
J.J.
Louis   &   Espy
Buzzette

Hope you loved the pics!
Enjoy the break from the heat,
- Zach