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Welcome to the first edition of The Good Dog Times – the official newsletter of Chicopee’s premier Dog Daycare & Pet Grooming “Spaw”.
The Good Dog Spot, Inc. opened its doors officially in January of 2007 – and boy does time fly! With a steady group of repeat customers and a continuous flow of new ones, we’ve had a very successful 7 months and are looking forward to many, many years of caring for all the good dogs (and cats) in Western Massachusetts!
The Good Dog Times will be a quarterly newsletter, containing pet related articles, a Pet Profile of one of our customers as well as info on upcoming pet-related events, updates on our business and the services we provide and coupons for goods & services offered at The Good Dog Spot.
We will be featuring an “Ask Your Groomer” column that will feature questions from our customers. If you have a grooming related question, please mail it to:
The Good Dog Spot
40 Old James Street
Chicopee MA 01020
Or email it to:
Info@gooddogspot.net
So, without further adieu, enjoy your first issue of The Good Dog Times and remember...
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Welcome!
Your Bags Are Packed…
Ask Your Groomer – Pets can get sunburned, too
The Pet Taxi is Here!
Pet Profile – Taz Fleury
Wellness Pet Foods
Your Bags Are Packed....But What About His?
Put your worries aside because Overnight Stays have arrived at The Good Dog Spot!
Starting in August, you will now have the option of leaving your dog at The Good Dog Spot while you’re away on vacation. This is not your ordinary kennel – in fact, there are no kennel runs here! Each overnight guest will play during the day with the other daycare dogs and have his or her own private Dog Den to rest in during nap time and to sleep in at night. In order for your pet to stay over, he or she will have to have passed the Daycare Evaluation and attend daycare at least twice during the four weeks prior to his or her stay. This is to ensure that your pet will play well with the other dogs and will remain familiar with the daily routine as well as the staff who care for them while in daycare.
The Good Dog Spot is owned and operated by Elizabeth Powers and Lisa Peloquin. Both women have years of experience in the pet care industry and are certified in Pet First Aid and CPR through the American Red Cross. Elizabeth is currently the only ABKA Certified Kennel Operator (CKO) in Western Massachusetts and providing peace of mind for the parents of overnight guests is her passion! Lisa’s expertise lies in the grooming and dog behavior areas. Daycare “kids” love her – in fact, sometimes they won’t leave until she has given them one last hug and good bye pat! Lisa is an experienced groomer, an ABKA Advanced Certified Pet Care Technician and is currently studying to join her business partner as the second CKO in Western Mass.
Your dog’s going to love sleeping over at The Good Dog Spot and you will love the peace of mind that comes with knowing that he or she is in loving, capable hands. For more information, call us at (413) 534-1333. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A. Yes, dogs and cats can get sunburned.
Dogs who have no pigment on their nose can develop 'nasal solar dermatitis’, a condition caused by a hypersensitivity to the sun. Pets (especially cats) with white ears are prone to develop sunburn on the tips and edges of the ears.
Pets with very short or thin hair can also develop sunburn where the skin is exposed. So whether your pet has naturally short hair or you’ve chosen to have him or her sport a nice “summer cut” to keep cool, it is wise to keep him or her out of direct summer sun, especially in the middle of the day when the sun is at its strongest.
Sunscreens (SPF should be 15 or greater), containing titanium dioxide as the active ingredient should be used to prevent sunburn.
As with humans, animals with skin that has been sunburned are more likely to develop skin cancer, so protection from sunburn is extremely important.
The Good Dog Spot recognizes the importance of proper skin care for pets and now carries a line of sunscreen developed specifically for pets. It comes in a convenient spray bottle for easy and even coverage.
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Grooming Appointments
Daycare (weekly rates available)
Overnight Stays
Veterinarian Appointments (wait time add’l)
Or anywhere your pet needs to go!
The cost is $18.00 roundtrip within a 15 mile radius of The Good Dog Spot. Do you live further away? We’d be happy to give you a personalized transportation quote. Call us at (413) 534-1333.
If your referral attends four days, your pet gets a free day at The Good Dog Spot! There is no limit to the amount of referrals you can make, just make sure that when your referral enrolls their pet in daycare, they indicate that you referred them to The Good Dog Spot.
Free referral days are not transferable.
Pet Profile
Breed: Silky Terrier
Age: 8 months
Veterinarian: East Springfield Veterinary Clinic
Favorite Activity: Flirting with the big dogs
~Owned & Loved by Kathy & Don Fleury~
Taz may only be half the size of most of the daycare dogs, but shhhh – don’t tell her! Taz thinks she’s just as big as they are – and that she calls the shots! Taz loves to play tag and tug with her friends and, as you can see from the picture above, she loves swimming in our pool, too! And yes, that is a bikini she’s wearing! Though she’s primarily sweet, affectionate and well behaved, don’t let her fool you. She has earned her name – Taz (after the Tazmanian Devil)!
Taz attends daycare twice a week and her parents utilize the Pet Taxi Services to get her to and from The Good Dog Spot.
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Wellness Brand Pet Foods Arrive at The Good Dog Spot!
The massive pet food recall recently prompted much research and consideration into addressing the issue of selecting a healthy, natural, high-quality pet food. After exploring several options, The Good Dog Spot has decided to carry Wellness Brand Pet Foods. The Wellness Lamb formula will constitute the “house diet” for Overnight Guests. Several varieties of dry and canned foods as well as treats are available for purchase. Wellness Brand Pet Foods were among the few foods not affected by the recall.
Below is information from the Wellness website (www.omhpet.com) about their products and philosophies. Read on. If you have any questions or would like a free sample, please stop by the shop! There is also a $10.00 rebate available when you purchase of a 10+ lb. bag of dry food before July 31st.
The Wellness Way
At Wellness®, we believe that a thoughtful approach to nutrition is the foundation of wellbeing. Every ingredient in our Wellness natural food recipes is carefully chosen for its nutritional benefits providing just what your faithful friend needs for a happier, healthier, longer life. That's why all Wellness dog food formulas are free from meat by-products, animal fats, potential allergens like corn, soy and wheat as well as artificial colors, flavorings or preservatives.
We've made it our mission for almost a decade to offer natural, healthful, great-tasting alternatives in pet nutrition. Over the years, we have helped thousands of pets and people discover the difference choosing Wellness can make. And that's something we're proud of because we're not just nutritionists- we are pet owners and pet lovers too.
Our Ingredient Philosophy
If you read our ingredients they probably sound familiar. That's because they are the same quality you would feed to your own family. Why should pets be an exception? Each ingredient in our recipes is thoughtfully chosen for its nutritional benefits, providing just what pets need for a happier, healthier, longer life.
WHAT GOES IN
Highly Digestible, Beneficial, Human-Grade Ingredients
Quality Protein Sources for Strong Muscles
Wholesome Grains for Healthy Fiber and Energy
Full Rainbow of Fruits & Vegetables for Antioxidant Protection
Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids for Skin & Coat Health
Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Joint Health
Taurine for Heart Health
WHAT STAYS OUT
Inferior Quality, Nutritionless or Potentially Allergenic Ingredients
No Meat By-Products
No Rendered Animal Fats
No White Rice
No Corn
No Dairy or Egg
No Soy
No Artificial Preservatives
No Wheat
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Did You Know....
As members of ABKA – the national trade association for the pet care industry – The Good Dog Spot adheres to a strict Code of Ethics and Pet Owners’ Bill of Rights.
Learrn more at http://www.abka.com/
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