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Boarding your pet can be a nerve racking thing to do! Especially for us owners, we worry about our fur babies when they are in our home alone all day, so when making the decision to board, asking the right questions is key. Asking these question will definitely help you determine if the facility is the right match for you and your pup.

1. What is your play/exercise schedule like? (What is involved? Frequency? Do they cater the plan to the size of dog and its energy level?)
2. Do the dogs get to play with each other? (Make sure that they do a personality assessment to ensure certain dogs are ok to socialize with others)  
3. Do the dogs get fresh food and water bowls daily?
4. If my dogs won't eat due to stress or environment change, what is the protocol? (They should have some highly digestible options on site for picky eaters, you also want to ensure that if enough time has gone by they will seek medical attention)
5. Can i have a tour of the boarding facility? (The facility should be well lit, look clean, free of overpowering odors, comfortable bedding)
6. How many dogs do you board at one time? (It should not look overcrowded)
7. How often do you clean the kennels? (This should be done daily)
8. What is your emergency protocol? (Which veterinarian do they take your dog to if necessary)
9. Can i speak to the staff that handles the animals? (It is always nice to get a sense of personality from the people who will be handling your pups.
10. What vaccinations are required to board here? (It should be mandatory to have the common distemper/parvovirus combo, rabies and bordetella vaccination which protects against canine kennel cough)

Did you know?

The fastest dog in the world is the Greyhound! That is why Greyhound racing is such a popular sport in certain parts of the world. They can run up to 45 mph, the average dog speed is 19 mph. What makes this possible is the combination of long and powerful legs, deep chest, slim build and flexible spine.

Source (Image): Library dogs

Christmas is almost here! Don't forget to get your furry friends a variety of Bullwrinkles for their stockings!

Have you ever wondered why/how Huskies are able to withstand freezing cold weather?  (as cold as -60 degrees F)

1. They have a thick, double layer coat
2. They have fur between their toes that keeps the paw from freezing
3. Their clawed paw helps them grip on the ice
4. They have a thick layer of hair in front of their ears that protect the ear canal from freezing
5. They have a bushy and long tail that will curl around their body when they lie down to sleep
6. They are able to change their metabolisms
7. They will dig holes to sit in to protect themselves from the wind

The Dangers Of Cold Temperature

Most of our pets love to jump and play in the snow. This is ok as long as we pay close attention to how long they have been outside and what the temperature is. Dogs don’t often complain about being too cold until it is too late, so we have to be the referee.

When the temperature drops below freezing, most dogs can only be outside for 10-15 minutes. Sometimes less if it is extremely windy. Conditions that can occur as a result of being out in the cold are:

Hypothermia: Occurs when your pet's body temperature drops below its normal 100 - 102 degrees. Signs include shallow breathing, slow pulse, collapse and unconsciousness.

Frostbite: Occurs when dogs are exposed to the cold for an extended period of time. Pale or grey skin, cold to the touch and hard. If the tissue is not too damaged then it will start to appear red as it thaws. If it is extreme frostbite then the skin will appear black and slough off  over the course of a couple weeks.

Aint That The Truth!!!!