Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Groomer Needed!

Do you know a good groomer (besides ours, of course!)? The Good Dog Spot in Chicopee MA has a Pet Groomer/Stylist position open for an individual experienced in pet grooming using modern tools, equipment & methods and also knowledgeable in animal care and hygiene.

The qualified individual will be responsible, reliable and trustworthy and will have experience as a pet groomer at a reputable grooming salon and/or a certificate of completion from a professional grooming school. Good customer skills a must. Benefits and paid time off available for qualified applicant. Please send resumes or direct questions to Elizabeth@gooddogspot.net.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Dog Quiz Answers


Congratulations Amanda Taugher! You are the winner!
1. Normal adult dogs have how many teeth?
A) 24
B) 38
C) 42
D) 32
2. Through what part of the body do dogs sweat?
A) Mouth
B) Ears
C) Nose
D) Paws
3. True or False: Dogs can only see in black and white. Dogs can see in many colors!
4. What is the most common training command taught to dogs?
A) Stay
B) Beg
C) Sit
D) Dance
5. What is a dog’s most highly developed sense?
A) Taste
B) Smell
C) Sight
D) Touch
6. Puppies are delivered how many weeks after conception?
A) 36
B) 22
C) 9
D) 16
7. What is the favorite dog breed of the Queen of England?
A) Corgi
B) Basenji
C) Poodle
D) Pomeranian
8. Which TV series had a dog named K9 who was also a robot?
A) Full House
B)
 Star Trek
C)
 Doctor Who
D)
 Law & Order
9. Which dog breed is the smallest of them all?
A) Dachshund
B) Shih tzu
C) Pomeranian
D) Chihuahua
10. Which breed was once known as St. John’s Newfoundland?
A) Newfoundland
B) Golden retriever
C) Labrador
D) Puli
11. Which dog breed has a black tongue?
A) Husky
B) Labrador
C) Weimaraner
D) Chow chow
12. The first dogs registered in the American Kennel Club belonged to what group?
A) Herding
B) Sporting
C) Working
D) Hound
13. Which dog yodels instead of barks?
A) Komondor
B) Otterhound
C) Basenji
D) Basset hound
14. True or FalseDalmatians are born with spots. Dalmatian puppies are born white; their spots come in later.
15. What breed of dog is the smallest used in hunting?
A) Chihuahua
B) Miniature dachshund
C) Toy poodle
D) Smooth fox terrier
16. What is the name of the dog on the front of the Cracker Jack box?
A) Jack
B) Max
C) Bingo
D) Fido
17. How old was the world’s oldest dog, an Australian cattle hound named Bluey, in human years?
A) 32
B) 27
C) 30
D) 29
18. What was the most popular dog name of 2011, according to VPI Pet Insurance?
A) Lucy
B) Bailey
C) Bella
D) Max
19. True or False: It is cheaper to spay or neuter a dog than it is to raise a litter of puppies for one year.

20. What is the most popular breed of dog, according to the American Kennel Club’s registrations?
A) Golden retriever
B) Beagle
C) German shepherd
D) Labrador


Monday, July 15, 2013

Test Your Knowledge

For this month's blog, we thought we'd test your dog knowledge! Here is a 20 question quiz. Submit your answers to Carly (comalley.tgds@gmail.com), the winner gets a free nail trim! Answers and the winner will be posted Monday, July 22nd. Scout's honor! Good Luck!


1. Normal adult dogs have how many teeth?
A) 24
B) 38
C) 42
D) 32
2. Through what part of the body do dogs sweat?
A) Mouth
B) Ears
C) Nose
D) Paws
3. True or False: Dogs can only see in black and white.
4. What is the most common training command taught to dogs?
A) Stay
B) Beg
C) Sit
D) Dance
5. What is a dog’s most highly developed sense?
A) Taste
B) Smell
C) Sight
D) Touch
6. Puppies are delivered how many weeks after conception?
A) 36
B) 22
C) 9
D) 16
7. What is the favorite dog breed of the Queen of England?
A) Corgi
B) Basenji
C) Poodle
D) Pomeranian
8. Which TV series had a dog named K9 who was also a robot?
A) Full House
B)
 Star Trek
C)
 Doctor Who
D)
 Law & Order
9. Which dog breed is the smallest of them all?
A) Dachshund
B) Shih tzu
C) Pomeranian
D) Chihuahua
10. Which breed was once known as St. John’s Newfoundland?
A) Newfoundland
B) Golden retriever
C) Labrador
D) Puli
11. Which dog breed has a black tongue?
A) Husky
B) Labrador
C) Weimaraner
D) Chow chow
12. The first dogs registered in the American Kennel Club belonged to what group?
A) Herding
B) Sporting
C) Working
D) Hound
13. Which dog yodels instead of barks?
A) Komondor
B) Otterhound
C) Basenji
D) Basset hound
14. True or False: Dalmatians are born with spots.
15. What breed of dog is the smallest used in hunting?
A) Chihuahua
B) Miniature dachshund
C) Toy poodle
D) Smooth fox terrier
16. What is the name of the dog on the front of the Cracker Jack box?
A) Jack
B) Max
C) Bingo
D) Fido
17. How old was the world’s oldest dog, an Australian cattle hound named Bluey, in human years?
A) 32
B) 27
C) 30
D) 29
18. What was the most popular dog name of 2011, according to VPI Pet Insurance?
A) Lucy
B) Bailey
C) Bella
D) Max
19. True or False: It is cheaper to spay or neuter a dog than it is to raise a litter of puppies for one year.

20. What is the most popular breed of dog, according to the American Kennel Club’s registrations?
A) Golden retriever
B) Beagle
C) German shepherd
D) Labrador