Just a heads up...

Our Basic Obedience and Leadership class featuring trainer Garrett Stevens starts tonight. The class is full!

Starting February 28th we will be having another three week Basic Obedience and Leadership class.

On Sunday March 6th, Fort Fido and Garret Stevens will be putting on a Calm and Balanced Seminar... It is very entertaining and informative. Garrett covers many things, especially how to communicate properly with your dog. He also does live demonstrations so bring your pet!

Many great doggie news articles were found today, take a look.

Winter jacket saves dog from owl

Dog scares away would-be robber

Mr. Peabody has a voice cast in the new Dreamworks film

Dog survives Brazil floods & stays by owner's grave for days

Mouth-to-snout resuscitation saves dog

New AKC National Champ is a Australian Shepherd

Take it easy,

-Grant

Say hello to Bailey!

Bailey was in for his assessment today. He sure is a happy go lucky guy! Bailey is a eight month old, sixty-five pound, Black Labrador Retriever. He had a good time today, played well and tried out both rolls (Big & Medium). Bailey is a nice pup, we think he is really going to do well here.

Have a nice start to your week,

-Grant

Super Saturday!

I captured a long clip today featuring Rufus the Poodle, Trevor the mixed-breed, Chance the Goldendoodle, and Sarah the Lab. This is Rufus' first full day of daycare, and he really tore it up. Trevor happened to be just the right guy to get him to come all the way out of his shell!



Everybody have a lovely Sunday!

Hope

Lovely Lilly

Milly's sister, Lilly, was in for her assessment this morning. She is also a seven year old, eighty-eight pound Golden Retriever that ventured into the Big Roll just like here sis. Heck, they are practically twins! Lilly even acted quite similar to Milly in that she didn't "Bust Out" but didn't mind being greeted by the pack. We have high hopes for Lilly and Milly. They should be comfortable enough to interact with the pack more after a few visits to The Fort. If anything, as you all know, the pack is very balancing and stimulating to it's members. Even dogs that don't play that much can still come home plumb tuckered. Good job Lilly, we'll see you again soon.

Have a relaxing weekend everyone!

-Grant
P.S. One neat bit of news I found this morning: Spokane dog park separates big and little... My how things are catching on! ;)

A busy day!

Another busy day was had here at The Fort. We just got done unloading our three ton Kumpi shipment. Lucky for us we just missed a big soaking! :)

Earlier today we had Troubador in for his assessment. He is a two year old, seventy-five pound, retired racing, Greyhound. His owners got him from Royal Hounds Greyhound adoption. Troubador is one sharp looking pooch, he is black with a white star on his chest. He came into the Big Roll today and did well, this guy spoke great "Dog". Let's just say (as we like to around here), it wasn't Trou's first time at the rodeo lol. Fine job today Troubador, we hope to see you again soon!

Stay dry out there,

-Grant

Mirthful Milly

Milly was in bright and early for her assessment this morning. She is a seven year old, eighty-eight pound Golden Retriever that ventured into the Big Roll. Milly is here to learn how to be around other dogs. On Friday, her sister Lilly will be coming in to get a grasp on the same idea. Their owner's goal is to have them be more social with other dogs because all they have ever known is each other. Milly did ok but didn't know what to think of it all. Fortunately, she didn't mind the other dogs trying to get to know her. Nice job Milly.

Lilly and Milly's owner has been working with outstanding trainer, Garrett Stevens of Alpha & Omega Dog Training (253-653-4890). Garrett tells us that they are making good progress. Their owner is also working with Lorian Collins of Pampered Pets Plus (253-278-4168), a local pet sitter that specializes in conscious services for pets and their people. We have gotten a lot of positive feedback on Garrett and Lorian from several Fort Fido customers. If you are interested in any of their services I recommend giving them a call.

Take it easy,

-Grant
P.S. Just a reminder, this Tuesday's Basic Obedience and Leadership Class, with Garrett Stevens, is almost full. If you are interested call The Fort (253-460-0299) to get signed up!

Longing

This poetic photo (click to enlarge) is titled 'Longing'. It was taken by Michelle Johnson (long time Fort Fido supporter), the photo features Dakota and Fort Fido... With Dakota's desire to enter. :) I really like this, it was well done. Thank you for sending it in!

I've found several superb articles over the last couple of days. Here they are:

Mascot Evie nominated for 'Most Heroic Dog'

Dog learns more than 1,000 words!

Using Bloodhounds to find lost dogs

Leashes: Your opinion

Roaming With Rover

First-ever cinema for dogs

Take care,

-Grant
P.S. Have a safe commute, watch out for the white stuff.