Here are a few...

"Doggy links" to entertain you for a bit today, enjoy!

Chasing Down the World's Greatest Dogsledder (Good read)

The story of a dying dogs trip to the beach (Kinda sad)

I can't forget this gem I stumbled on last night lol.

Take it easy,

-Grant

- Remy -

Remy (Cool name!) came in today for his Assessment. He is a very good looking, seven month old, seventy pound, Doberman Pinscher and Great Dane Mix. Remy is attending Fort Fido, so that he can have even more of an opportunity to better his social skills... And he most definitely got that opportunity today. Naturally, we had Remy meet the gang in the Big Roll, where he ended up fitting in rather nicely. Although he didn't get into much play, he did however, get quite a workout in socializing with the Big Dog Pack. It was a very stimulating time for Remy, and we were pleased with how he handled himself, especially since he hasn't been around a "pack of dogs" too often. Given time and consistency, we know that Remy will continue to improve on his socialization skills, heck, he'll probably even start to play, but ya never know. Either way, he can get much enjoyment and well being out of The Fort. Working-out a canine's brain (through games, socialization, or other means), can, tire them just as much as working-out their physical body. A tired dog is a good dog. 

That a boy Remy, welcome!

Have a grand weekend,

-Grant

Tucker & Maisy

Yesterday we had the kindly, Tucker, in for his Assessment. He is a one year old, seventy-two pound, Labrador Retriever and German Short-haired Pointer Mix. Recently acquired from an elderly couple, big-boy Tucker, has got a wonderful new forever-home, with great new owners that are willing and able to meet his needs. This lucky dude did quite well in The Fort's Big Roll. Inside the play area, he explored hastily, ready to get on with things, and meet some other canines. We introduced him to Jackson first, and the two dogs hit it off like gangbusters! Throughout his stay, Tucker continued to do well, play, and stay social. We believe he can extract much out of the Dog Daycare environment, and we hope to see him regularly. Great job Tucker!

Check out Tucker having fun in these two clips:

This morning we welcomed the elegant-looking Miss Maisy. She is a one year old, twelve pound, Alaskan Klee Kai. Now this is a breed that Fort Fido Co-owner, Nancy (she's a huge Spitz Breed fan lol), and others, have been dying to get to know for years. It's awesome that we are finally getting the chance to.

We had Maisy give our Little Roll a go, and once therein, she acted surprisingly calm and balanced while figuring out the place. Once the Small Dog Pack began to show up, Maisy greeted the members well, albeit a bit aloofly. Maisy didn't end up playing this morning, however, she really did a fine job of becoming part of the pack, and working out all of the personalities that it contains. Given time and consistency, we know Maisy can enjoy her time spent here even more. Good stuff.

Take it easy,

-Grant

Have you met 'Hulk" yet?

If you haven't, you should:

No, he's not coming to The Fort anytime soon lol.

Believe it or not, that Hulk fella is only ten more pounds than our biggest on record, Olivia, who was a 165 pound Neopolitan Mastiff. Talk about "runnin with the BIG DOGS"!

Enjoy your day,

-Grant

Checkout our latest YouTube Vid...

It's David, talking about the right time to socialize your dog and get them into Dog Daycare (the earlier the better), good stuff! :)

Have a great weekend,

-Grant

Stella & Maggie Rose

 

Yesterday the Fort Fido crew met Stella for her Assessment Day. She is a eleven month old, thirteen pound, brindle and white, Foxton. This fun mix of a dog, was ready and willing to give our Little Roll Play Area a go. Once inside, Stella, acted quite curious about her new digs, and she explored the Little Roll with confidence. When it was time to meet the pack, Stella did so gracefully. In no time at all, she was making friends and playing well with the other canines. She enjoyed Ball Time, and liked chasing around one of our Canine Hardware Kick Fetch Balls. Stella is the type of healthy canine that can get a lot out of Dog Daycare!

Today we had Miss Maggie Rose in for her Assessment. She is a sweet, five month old, about ten pound, American Cocker Spaniel. Maggie, is also the new "baby-sister" of Fort Regular, Thorn. Unlike her larger "brother" Thorn, Maggie, tried the Small Dog Play Area on for size. There, she was calm and content, while she explored the new area. As the morning moved on, and the Little Roll Pack began to arrive, Maggie happily met with each member, albeit cautiously. She is here to sharpen her social skills and burn-off some puppy energy. She has a lot to learn, but luckily, she's at the right place to do so, and her owners are doing a fine job of getting her on the right track too. In time, Maggie should certainly become a well rounded adult canine. Throughout the morning, Maggie played hard and socialized very energetically. She also enjoyed giving Little Roller, Dixie, a "run for her money" lol. We believe Maggie can't wait until her next visit and we plan on seeing her again soon.

Take care,

-Grant

Fun Dog Links

Just a few I've collected over the past couple of weeks, enjoy!

This couple is about to embark on a four-month dogsled journey through the arctic

Dog owner comes home to a mess and a very guilty pup

Baby Tiger and dog are best friends

Toddler gives giant dog a bath

Some cuties from this last Westminster

Dog takes girl for a sled ride

Meet some of the hardest working dogs in the world

Cheers,

-Grant