Best Friends Raleigh Durham

It's Not Too Late To Book Your Christmas Rooms!!

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:58:00 +0000

We still have a handful of rooms available for Christmas and New Year's so don't forget to call and book your stay. If you're a first time client, you'll even receive your first night free!

We're Booking Up Fast For Thanksgiving!!

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:43:00 +0000

Don't forget to make your reservations for your furry friend for Thanksgiving! We have just a few rooms still available so call us soon! We also have a yummy turkey dinner planned so even the dogs get to eat good on Thanksgiving!

Bet I Can Catch The Ball First!

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:56:00 +0000

Rex and Belle never get tired of playing fetch. Looks like Rex won this round but Belle is certainly ready to catch the next one!

Check out all my tricks!

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:32:00 +0000

Bella is enjoying showing off her tricks to us during her playtime. It also helps that we usually carry a pocket full of treats so we can spoil them too!

Let's Play Ball!

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:20:00 +0000

Fitz could play ball all afternoon if you let him! He's having a blast catching as many tennis balls as you can throw!

Puppy Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:40:00 +0000

At only 6 months old, Leo has a lot of energy. The play yard is his favorite place to run around and play so he's all worn out at nap time.

I Could Use A Drink!!

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:22:00 +0000

Drego and Indy can't get enough water out in this heat. Its just one way they're trying to stay hydrated enough to run around and chase each other in the yard.

Staying cool in the pool

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:17:00 +0000

Ginger knows how to beat the heat! She's taking a break from playing with her friends to take a dip in the pool.

Best Friends Pet Care Dog Training Meetup Group

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:16:00 +0000

Join us for our Meetup group this Saturday July 31st at 10:00am.

Professional dog trainer Shawn Murace will help answer any training questions you have about your furry canine friends.

It's playtime!!

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:12:00 +0000

Charlie is ready to get some energy out in the play yard despite the sock he ate last week! Labradoodle's are always up for a good time!

Run, Fetch, Play!!

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:02:00 +0000

Camie loves playing fetch out in the play yard! She's a regular here and never misses an opportunity to catch a tennis ball.

Fun in the Sun

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:59:00 +0000

Walker and Turbo are having a blast chasing each other out in the play yard. They have their own vacation when mom and dad are out of town!

Hot Weather Safety Tips for your Furry Friends

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:54:00 +0000

1. Make sure your pet has plenty of shade to get out of the sun or try to keep them indoors in air-
     conditioning.
2. Know the symptoms of over heating such as excessive panting, increased heart rate, drooling, mild
     weakness or even collapse. They can also include seizures, diarrhea, vomit and elevated temperatures
     over 104 degress.
3. Never leave your dog alone in a parked car, even with the windows open. It is also illegal to leave pets in
     unattended cars in extreme weather in several states.
4. Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool or water. Not all dogs are good swimmers. Make sure to
     rinse the chlorine or salt off of their fur after a swim as well.
5. Consider getting a light-weight summer haircut for your furry friend. Try to leave a one inch length so it
     still has protection from the sun.
6. Don't let your dog linger on hot asphalt. The extreme temperature can burn sensitive paw pads.
7. Most importantly, make sure your dog has fresh, clean water at all times.

Rooms still available for Fourth of July!

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0000

If you haven't made your travel plans yet, we still have rooms available for your furry pooch for the Fourth of July. Call us today at (919) 596-0235 because we're booking up fast!

Join us for Dog Days of June on Saturday June 5th

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:23:00 +0000

Come out and join us for Cary's Dog Days of June event on Saturday June 5th from 9am to 2pm. The event will be held at Bond Park in Cary. There will be lots of fun events including Skyhoundz K-9 Flying Disc Competition, Rabies and Micro-chipping, Greyhound Racing, and K-9 Good Citizen Testing. Bring your dog and have some fun!

Dog of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:36:00 +0000

My name is Henry and I'm having a blast playing with all my buddies in the play yard at Best Friends! I'd love to make even more friends too. Remember when you're boarding here for the first time, your first night is free!

Best Friends Donates Fur for the Oil Spill!

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:24:00 +0000

A non profit organizaqtion called Matter of Trust is collecting donations of clean hair and fur of all kinds to clean up the oil in the ocean. Hair is hydrophobic which means it repels water, it is also great for absorbing oil (greasy hair means that hair collects oil). So Matter of Trust has volunteers making devices called hair mats and hair booms out of recycled hair and nylons - which are then placed in the water to soak up the oil.

Schedule your dog for a grooming today. Best Friends Pet Care will be donating all hair clippings to Matter of Trust to assist in the Oil Spill clean up. Give us a call at 919-596-0235 and start saving the world!

Here is a video that was posted on youtube.com explaining what Matter of Trust is doing and how it works!!

Join us for our Meetup Group on Saturday May 15th at 1:00pm

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:13:00 +0000

Due to a break in Shawn's competition schedule, we are offering a training session with national K9 competitor Shawn Murace. Spend some time socializing with your dogs in a safe setting. You'll learn the mechanics of how and why dogs do what they do. Some of the discussions cover topics such as:

Socializing

House Training

Crate Training

Problem Solving

Obedience (pet and competition)

Handling Nervous or Aggressive Dogs

Behavioral Modification and much more!!

The session lasts around two hours and fill up fast. We look forward to seeing you!!

RSVP now at http://www.meetup.com/ .

Foods Toxic to Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:21:00 +0000

Onions- contains Thiosulphate
Chocolate- contains Theobromine
Grapes- contains unknown toxic substance
Raisins
Fruit pits and Seeds- contain Cyanogenic Glycosides
Macademia Nuts- contains unknown toxic substance
Potato Peelings/ Green Potatoes- contains Oxalates
Broccoli- only in large quantities
Yeast Dough- can produce gas and swelling of the digestive system
Coffee, Grounds, Tea, Soft Drinks- caffeine
Alcohol
Human Vitamins- can cause kidney and liver damage
Spoiled Food
Persimmons- can cause blockage
Raw Eggs/ Fish- salmonella
Salt, Baking Soda, Baking Powder- in large amounts
Mushrooms- can cause liver and kidney damage
Sugar Free Foods
Nutmeg
Avocado

Join us at the APS Walk for the Animals

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:39:00 +0000

Come join us for the 2010 Animal Protection Society's Walk for the Animals, which will be on May 22nd. The walk will be held on Duke University's East Campus and will be from 9am - 1pm. It will begin at the Gazebo and will continue 1 1/2 miles around Duke's campus. Pledges will help the Animal Protection Society of Durham care for the needs of many animals in their shelter.

Best Friends Associate earns Another K9 Title

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:08:00 +0000

On April 8, 2010 Chloe from Best Friends Raleigh won her BH (begleithund) at the OG Carolina German Shepherd Clubs Spring Schutzhund trial with her dog Kiki. To attain a "BH" the dog and handler are evaluated as a team. The exercises for part 1 are as follows:

Heeling on Leash
Heeling off Leash (gunshots are also fired during this portion)
Sit
Down With Recall
Long Down

The exercises for part 2 are as follows

Ability to Perform in Traffic
Behavior of the Dog Under Extreme Traffic Conditions
Behavior of the Dog Left Alone During Traffic Conditions

Chloe and Kiki both passed under Judge Rudiger Mai. Congratulations to them both!!!

Best Friends dog trainer Shawn Murace also came in 5th place during the confirmation portion of the show with Enschi Vom Globalhaus Sch1, KKL1. He placed in the category "Working Title Female".

Off Leash Dog Parks in Raleigh

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:01:00 +0000

Dog parks are a great place to bring your dogs out to play and socialize with other dogs. There are several great off leash dog parks located throughout Raleigh. Remember when bringing your dog out, its important to be a responsible dog owner and clean up after your pet. It is also imperative that you keep your dog up to date with its vaccinations.

Millbrook Exchange Park is Raleigh's oldest dog park. Its located at 1905 Spring Forest Rd and is the only dog park with lights. It is open from sunrise until 10 pm. It also features a water spigot and buckets so you can provide your dog with water.

Oakwood Dog Park is located at 910 Brookside Dr. In addition to its main dog park, it also has a small dog park for older or more anxious dogs. It is open every day from sunrise to sunset.

Carolina Pines is located at the Carolina Pines Community Center at 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd. It contains three separate fenced in areas all covered in a layer of mulch. It is also open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.

With the spring weather upon us, grab your dog and head out to the nearest dog park!

Join Us at Raleigh SPCA K-9 3-K

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:23:00 +0000

When: Saturday, April 17, 2010

Event starts at 10:00am;

WALK at 11:00am;

Stay for the fun until 2:00pm

Where: Moore Square, downtown Raleigh across from City Market

Day of Schedule of Events

Saturday, April 17, 2010 (Rain or Shine)

9:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Day of Registration (pre-registration is highly encouraged)

10:00 AM FESTIVITIES START

Get your dog Microchipped for $25! or try your dog’s luck at the “Steak Walk”, our version of a Cake Walk. Visit the SPCA Pet Pals Club and purchase a refreshing treat for your four-legged friend. Check out our vendors and sponsors! Register your dog for a post walk contest at the Main Stage.

11:00 AM 3K WALK

through downtown Raleigh

Walk Route: Details Coming Soon

11:15 AM 1/2 K SENIOR WALK

Walk counterclockwise around Moore Square Park, starts on the West side of the park across from Tir Na Nog.

12:00 PM DOG CONTESTS START @ MAIN STAGE

12:00 Most Vocal

12:05 Dog & Owner Look-a-like

12:10 Best Kiss

12:15 Best Costume

12:20 Best Trick

12:25 Donated Prize Giveaways

12:30 Musical performance by: TBD

Stay for lunch or a snack from a food vendor in the park

2:00-5:00 PM BARK BEFORE DARK After Parties

The party continues at dog-friendly downtown venues: COMING SOON!

Where can I park?

Most downtown City of Raleigh parking decks are free on weekends.

Wilmington St. Station Deck (Entrance off Blount Street, just north of Hargett (across from Exploris / Marbles) Moore Square Parking Deck (Entrance off Wilmington Street between Martin and Hargett)

Enjoying Kitty City

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:16:00 +0000

Willie and Monroe are having fun playing with each other in Kitty City. They are two year old brothers that are Siamese mixes. After watching all the excitement through the window, they decide to tune in to todays showing of Snow White on video.

Having Fun in the Play Yard

noreply@blogger.com (Best Friends Raleigh Durham) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:25:00 +0000

Tuck is a yellow lab doing what labs do best, PLAYING ! At Best Friends Pet Care we have two outdoor play areas where dogs can run and have a good time. After his playtime, he went back to his suite to take a long well deserved nap.