oodles of news

 

Here's what is happening out there:

'Dog who wouldn't die' recovering after Facebook campaign
Good god, that is an intense one... What an amazing will to live.

Oregon man creates beer brew for canines
I always love news like this lol, and of course, I also love a nice pint every now and again. ;)

Ok, some more of this haha. Dog Beer? 'Dawg Grog' is Hooch for your Pooch (Video)

Zoo director hunts for "lion" dog
Hilarious! Reminds me of a dog I know!

Dog alerts couple to house fire
Way to go you canine hero!

(Warning, the following link is graphic) Hero dog from Philippines that lost it's snout saving two children, is getting help at UC Davis. Whoa! That is absolutely astonishing.

Dog Shampoos that make the grade
I can't personally vouch for any of these, so let me know if you end up using one. My wife and I have been using this shampoo, and we are quite pleased with the results. We can definitely recommend it!

Urban Dwellers share pets with City Dog Share
This is a really neat and unique non-profit... I have heard about things like this in the past from customers. I have some mixed feelings about programs like this, however, I'm mostly for them. It is certainly a positive, grand idea, for real city slickers. :)

Take care,

-Grant
P.S. Might as well throw out a link to the Dawg Grog website. http://www.dawggrog.com/ I'm not sure that Gibson will try it, and I doubt we will ever be carrying it, but, I truly appreciate the effort and idea... Yes, it's not real 'alcoholic' beer. It is more of a dog treat. Too funny!

Just a few...

Funnies to brighten your Monday... Just in case it wasn't bright enough hehe. ;)

Haha, o man, that Monkey pic has been a favorite of mine for sometime. A few folks online called it "the best picture of the year", I'll roll with that.

Might as well cap this little post off with some funny gifs too, just follow these links and enjoy.

http://imgur.com/kE29y LOL! Reminds me of Cooper.

http://i.imgur.com/NtgrX.gif My wife and I laughed at this one for a longtime. I tried to figure out if it was faked, but I don't think it is. Too funny... Get out of his face guy!

http://i.imgur.com/BZC4t.gif Talk about skills, holy cow!

Be well,

-Grant

Super Sweet Saturday

Things were bumpin' in the Big Roll today! Zipper and Emily had a great time running and rolling around. These two are usually in separate areas, and made the most of their opportunity to get to know each other.

 

Red had a great time with his sweet pal Stella, who was a great match for speed and playstyle!

 

Red also had a great time tearing it up with his alliterative buddy Rain.

Over with the Medium pups, curly boys Cody and Keegan were best buds throughout the day. They might not be quite as large as the pups over on the big side, but they are just as feisty, with just as much personality. Dogs will be dogs, no matter the size!

Have a great weekend everybody!

-Hope

P.S.--Enjoy this funny picture that Lexi found for us!

Would you like that Small, Medium, or Large?

Fort Fido is fun for all sizes! Check out these clips from each play area today--everybody was having a really great time, from the tiny guys all the way on up to the big brutes.

In the small roll, ball time was a hit as usual. Marlee was dominating while Lexi filmed the crew up there tearing across the floor after a ball. Seamus, Buckwheat, Candy, and Frizzy tried hard to catch up but were no match for the speedy Cocker Spaniel! Some dogs enjoy the chase more than they enjoy the retrieval.

From the medium roll we got this great clip featuring doodle buddies Jackson and Gracie. These two have similar playstyles (not to mention hairstyles!), and really enjoy each other's company.

Over with the big boys, Rommel was tearing it up with whoever would give him the chance! This high-energy pup loves any and everybody, and has a really infectious smile. You can see him here with Stella and Jack, and as Theodore starts to come in, he gets really excited to greet his buddy!

It sure seemed like everybody had a great day today, and I hope that it was the same for all of you!

-Hope

Overnight New Year's

The overnight boarders had a little New Years fun of their own these past couple nights. These buddies have been enjoying their time here together for a few days, and are getting to be quite close! Jack loves his buddy Finley, who comes in with Kelsey to work the night shift.

Those boys were nearly inseparable, even while Lucy and Candy were strutting their stuff playing fetch. Everyone has been having a super time with all their new BFFs!

Jack and Finley were showing off their strength for the ladies, but I'm not sure if the girls were interested in much outside their game of fetch. They must be used to the antics by now. ;-)

I hope that you enjoyed the "sneak peek" of Fort Fido Afterhours!

-Hope

After years...

He's still got it! Some believe it is because of his Kumpi diet. I'm not going to argue with that. I too, believe it to be the main factor in his grand health and good energy level.

;)

Check out Mr. Hank in action today, with fun and wily pooch Aryan.

Way to go old buddy, we love it when you teach the young whippersnappers a thing or two.

Cheers,

-Grant

To A New Year

Happy New Year Again!

Well, I got to thinking about some New Year's Resolutions this morning... I've never been too traditional about them, however, I attempt to stick to one every now and again lol. On top of the whole, "do more cardio" and "eat less junk", I thought about some canine related resolutions. Resolutions that will benefit me and my pal Gibson. Yes, even Dog Daycare Pros have less than savory moments with their pets. You know, "The Preachers Kid" syndrome, as I like to call it hahaha.

Anywho, here are my TOP FIVE Canine Companion New Year's Resolutions for 2013. My goal is to give them my very best shot. Feel free to use them in your doggy endeavors and or makeup a few of you own. They should certainly help to strengthen the relationship you have with your pet. Also, feel free to just chuckle at these and disregard them... We are open, 24/7, 365 HA! ;)


1. I will follow through with the commands I give my dog. AKA, I will not let the dog decide when it's time to come inside, when it's time to move from a stay and when it's time to eat, go out, get off the furniture, etc...

2. I will keep my dog on a regular feeding schedule. In turn, this will regulate his "Potty Time" and I won't need to let him out in the wee hours of the night, because I forgot to feed him, and fed him at 10:00 PM. Doh!

3. I will exercise my dog more. Yes, two daily mile walks, on top of a few hours of Dog Daycare five times a week, is barely enough for a in-shape, high-energy breed like the Shetland Sheepdog. Daycare is just another outlet and some dogs just can't get enough. On the weekends, we shall hit up one of the local dog parks and or go play "Soccer" at the park (Me kicking a ball around a field while he sprints around and herds it.). I have found that this added activity on the weekends, really helps Gibson behave. The more energy exerted, the more he tows the line and the better we communicate in general. Go figure eh? LOL!

4. I will have more "Touch Time" with my dog... Yup, "Touch Time", I think that is a more manly way of saying, "I'm going to cuddle my dog more."? This is a comforting, stress-relieving activity for both of us and I believe it generally strengthens our bond.

5. I will have more patience with my dog this year. To me, this means commands will be given firmly, clearly and without too much emotion or hesitation. My dog seems to be quite sensitive, if I take my energy down a notch, he usually responds to me much quicker. If he isn't doing what I need him to do, I'll correct him in the appropriate manner without getting red in the face. When I am relaxed, he is to, and listens well. If he senses my energy is off or that I am in a hurry, he calls my bluff, while suddenly becoming deaf and acting like he doesn't know what I want. Haha, ya know what I mean? Patience will be the key this year!


Woo, that will wrap it up! I Hope I didn't "Bite off more then I can chew" hehehe... Here goes nothin. If you tryout a few of these resolutions, let me know, and best of luck to you! We are all in this together, and at The Fort, we are here for you!

To a wonderful New Year, positive vibes to all of us and our pets!

Have a great day,

-Grant
P.S. Notice how I have nothing about S.A. in my resolutions... Time to "toot my own horn"! Fortunately for us, we don't have to work on that issue, because we have been working on it strongly since day one. If you do have to work on some S.A. stuff with your dog however, have no fear and take a gander at this article. It can be overcome and you can do it!