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I have been using Advantage Pet Center for over eight years, both for boarding and Doggie Day Care, and Cordelia really loves to go and always comes home happy and tired.

Thanks to you and your staff for taking such good care of Cordelia!!

Sincerely,

Lyn Clay
Cordelia's Mom


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Bringing Home a Second Dog: Take two and double the fun! If you’re like most dog folks, sooner or later you may think, “As wonderful as one dog is, two would be even better!” There are many great reasons to add another canine family member: more to love, more to be loved by, companionship for Dog One, saving a life, companionship for a child and more. Assuming you’ve carefully considered the pros and cons and made an educated decision to adopt another, here are some tips for a successful introduction of your new dog to your existing canine pal(s): 1. Make sure Dog One is dog-friendly. If you don’t already know that dog one is the life of the dog park, find a friend with a very dog-friendly dog and introduce dog one to dog friendly in a safely fenced neutral territory. Dog one may tell you in no uncertain terms that he’d rather be an only dog. If so, consider maintaining your one-dog status. Or, if you’re dead-set on another dog, find a good, positive trainer/behavior consultant to help you convince dog one of the benefits of having a canine pal. If the introduction goes well, take the next step. 2. Select the right dog. If your current dog is very assertive, adding another “top dog” could be the equivalent of holding a lit match to an open gasoline can. Look for a dog who defers to your “Boss Dog.” However, if your current dog is a Wilting Willie, an assertive new dog may take over. Willie will probably be fine with this, but you may have a hard time seeing him pushed around. If so, look for a non-assertive dog. Size needs to be taken into account. If you have a three-pound mini-dog, there are inherent risks in adopting a large-breed dog. Even in play, big dogs can cause serious, sometimes fatal, injuries to toy-size canines. It’s not impossible to have very disparate sizes in a household, but it requires committed supervision and management. Grooming and energy levels are still other considerations. If Woolly Bully requires daily grooming to stay mat-free, perhaps a shorthaired dog is in order. Or, if you finish brushing Woolly and are eager for more, a second Old English Sheep dog may be right up your alley. If your current Border Collie mix is an Energizer bunny, another active dog might help wear her out—or you could end up with two bunnies. 3. Set up your introductions in that safely fenced neutral territory. This is best done prior to your commitment to adopt Dog Two. Example would be both of you armed with hot dogs, have a friend, hold one leashed dog at the far side of the area while you enter with the second. Watch body language; they may become alert and a little tense, or act all waggy and playful—both are acceptable responses. If one or both dogs exhibit serious aggression—lunging, frenzied barking, snarling or snapping—stop the introduction and seek professional assistance. When the dogs notice each other, calmly feed hot dog bits until each is focusing on the person providing the treats. Now slow the rate of hot dogs until the dogs glance at each other, and then look back at you for hot dogs. If both dogs appear happy and/or reasonably relaxed in each other’s presence, drop the leashes while still at a distance and allow them to greet each other. Leash restraint can sometimes cause otherwise compatible dogs to behave aggressively. Leave the leashes on for a few moments so you can safely separate the dogs if necessary. When it is clear that they are getting along, call them back and unclip the leashes so they can play without becoming entangled (which can also cause a fight!). At home, introduce them again in your fenced yard, and, to minimize indoor stress, don’t bring them into the house until they’ve tired themselves out playing. 4. Train and manage for success. Installation of baby gates and tethers in strategic places can help keep the peace. When dogs are still getting to know each other, separate them when you’re not home. If there are food-bowl or feeding-station issues, feed the dogs far apart, perhaps in separate rooms or crates, to avoid confrontations. Make sure there are enough toys to go around, and ample beds located in low-traffic areas. The more dogs you care for, the more important training becomes. You can survive one ill-mannered canine, but two poorly behaved dogs—or several—will make your, and their, lives miserable. Your benevolent but firm leadership lends itself to peace in the pack. Something as simple as consistently requesting them to sit for a cookie before going out serves as a constant reminder that you’re in charge. There are thousands of dogs waiting for homes in shelters across America. Think it through, make introductions carefully, train and manage well, and you’ll have another lifelong love.]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2015 01:20:13 +0100 Advantage Pet Center Advantage Pet Center www.facebook.com/notification/35b40cadca3355154f7f8a492019d842 http://www.facebook.com/AdvantagePetCenter/photos/a.309687709065787.83790.197058940328665/958438777524007/?type=1

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Knowing the right way to apply CPR and first aid for your pet can potentially save its life. Finding out the best techniques when doing CPR and what to do when your pet has been injured is very important. Both first aid and CPR are equally important to learn as your pet’s life can be saved before ha…]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2015 10:25:40 +0100 Advantage Pet Center Advantage Pet Center www.facebook.com/notification/b8ce02822a898dba13728376cf0a897a http://www.facebook.com/AdvantagePetCenter/posts/957509184283633
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