Dogs Being Silly on Beds

Dogs can be such goofballs when it comes to our beds, and where we sleep. Some like to take up your whole bed as you're practically falling off through-out the night; sound familiar? Others tend to prefer to sleep in their own. I think it just depends on the dog. 

The dog in this video isn't allowed to be on his owners bed. So they installed a camera to see what mischief he gets into when they aren't home... Watch this hilarious video to find out what he does!

 

Check out what these dogs do when their owner lets them play on the bed... They look like the happiest dogs in The World!

 

I hope those videos gave you a laugh or a smile! Have a good night, 

~Shaunte'

 

Buoy

Buoy was our handsome assessment who greeted us early this morning... He's three in a half years old, weighs eighty pounds, and is a retired Greyhound racer! Although Buoy is new to us, his siblings aren't. Ollie & Chipper
have been attending here for about a year now. We were happy to see that Buoy fit in like he's been attending here regularly. He showed good "dog", and even made a few friends! Watch him on the video below...

We look forward to seeing him return for boarding with his siblings- in the near future.

Have a good day,
~Shaunte' 

10 Dog Breeds that LOVE Water

With all the wet weather we've been having, it got me thinking... I wonder which dog breeds LOVE being in water the most? So, I  decided to dedicate today's blog to talking about the top ten swimming dog breeds.

... but first! Here's a hilarious video of a dog having a blast; going crazy for the rain on his back porch.

1.) The Standard Poodle

Standard Poodle's names actually come from the German word "pudeln", which means "to splash"!



2.) Newfoundland
Newfoundlands are not only popular for chores on the land, but they're great in the water too! They did things such as towing lines from ship to land in choppy seas, and rescued  people who couldn't swim.

3.)Chesapeake Bay Retriever

This breed is often considered the toughest of the water retrievers. Their coat is nearly waterproof, has a dense under coat, and is wind-resistant. This allows them to dive into cold water without hesitation.

4.)English Setter

English Setters often feel more at home when they're in the water. They were originally bred to retrieve birds out of the water, that they're owners hunted.


5.)Irish Water Spaniel

This is one of the oldest spaniel breeds  around today. They were bred to be a sporting dog and water retrieve as well; their double curly-haired coat helps resist harsh weather.

6.)Irish Setter

This breed came about from combining the best traits of several breeds such as: the English Setter, the Pointer, the Irish Terrier, and the Irish Water Spaniel.




7.)Portuguese Water Dog

Found along the cost of Portugal, these dogs were used mainly to herd fish into nets and retrieve lost equipment.



8.)Labrador Retriever
 

Labs are not only America's most popular dog- but they're also amazing swimmers.



9.)Golden Retriever

This is another breed that's considered a "sporting dog." They were originally bred as a hunting companion for retrieving waterfowl.



10.)Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 

The smallest of the retrievers, these guys were originally bred in the southern region of Nova Scotia to toll, lure, and retrieve waterfowl by playing on-shore. 

And there you have it! If you want a dog that's willing to get in the water and have as much fun in it as you, you're bound to find a breed you may want to look into more, on this blog. Stay dry!

~Shaunte'

Dogs & their Holiday Feast

Thanksgiving and Christmas are approaching; I was itching to find a silly video that involved dogs and the Holidays... Have you ever wondered what it'd look like if your dog and all his friends had their own, "holiday feast"? Check out this video, you won't be disappointed.

Funny, right? :) This next video is behind the scenes and will show you how they made this video possible!

I certainly got a great laugh outta watching these; I hope you did too. Have a good night, 

~Shaunte'

Floyd

Floyd had a great first day in our Medium Dog Program . He's almost four months old, weighs thirty two pounds, and is a Lab Mix. This little guy was very spunky the moment he walked through our lobby doors; we loved having his energy here this morning. We were even lucky enough to capture Floyd playing with some of his new friends on video. 

Check him out romping around below!

Floyd is more than welcome to return whenever he pleases...

Enjoy the rest of your day,
~Shaunte'

 

Jake & Geoffrey

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of meeting Jake. He is a six-year-old, eighty-five-pound, Golden Retriever. Jake "spoke" good dog and enjoyed hanging out with the dogs in our Large Dog Program. He had a blast playing with the Great Pyrenees brothers Moose and Yammo. Jake is welcome to come back anytime.

Geoffrey came into the Fort for his assessment this morning. He is a nine-month-old, twenty-six-pound, Terrier mix. Geoffrey joined our Medium Dog Program where he spent most of the morning playing with his new friend Berkeley. Good job today, Geoffrey!

Jake and Geoffrey are both welcome back anytime. We look forward to seeing them again soon!

Have a great weekend,

- Gary

Sarge

Sarge was our handsome assessment from Tuesday morning. He's three years old, weighs one-hundred and ten pounds, and is a St. Bernard/Great Pyrenees mix. He seemed a little unsure at times- but majority of the morning he was mingling with the dogs and enjoyed exploring our Large Dog Program.
We were even lucky enough to catch him in action... 

We are looking forward to seeing Sarge's smiling face around The Fort more often. Have a marvelous night,

~Shaunte'

Danee and Phoebe

Danee was our adorable assessment from Tuesday... This girl weighs twenty pounds, is only six months old, and is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Danee joined our Small Dog Program
with great curiosity- the moment she entered her new play area. Her sniffer was on overdrive mode as she started meeting her new daycare buddies; showing wonderful dog speak as she did it.

Phoebe was our other cutie-pie that joined our Small Dog Program; the only difference was she did her assessment today, vs. yesterday... Phoebe is twelve years old, weighs eleven pounds and is a Maltese. This girl was quite the ladies man. Her first friend that she made was Archie; those two played like there was no tomorrow! After she was done hanging out with Archie, she moved to our bench where she met our stud, Tobi. They hung out together until her assessment was over.

Both dogs are more than welcome to return for more Fort Fido fun! 

Take care,
~Shaunte'