Reserve Now for the Holidays!

The Holidays are upon us and News Years is just weeks away. Visit our website for details on locations and holiday specials on Boarding, Training Packages,
Limited Holiday Boarding at Belltown, Rush Evaluations and more.

• Belltown (305 Bell Street) Boarding Dec 18-Jan 1 only.
• Capitol Hill (420 E Denny) Boarding 7 days a week.
• Elliott (1405 Elliott Ave) Boarding 7 days a week.

Belltown Late Night Holiday Shopper Special

Beginning December 10 through January 1, 2008, pick-ups until 9:30 pm are just $10 at our Belltown location only. (Reg. $15)
Reservations must be made before drop off.

With the hustle and bustle of this beautiful holiday season, don't forget about your k9 children! We offer a full-scale dog salon such as Herbal Ear Washes, Ruby Red Pawlish applications, fun holiday Bandanna Styling, and cute Fluffy Haircuts for Santa. Just like children, your pooches want to be ready!

A winter quick tip from one of DDL's Pet Stylist Jennifer Law of our Elliot Location:

"Its cold outside! If you are planning to put a sweater on your pooch, remember to take it off! Sweaters (especially the ones damp from the rain or a dry one put onto a damp dog) are known to cause unwanted matting. And always remember to brush their hair after removing the sweater."

Downtown Dog Lounge
Gift Certificates Available now!

Are you thinking about what to give someone that LOVES their pooch this holiday? Does their favorite companion need a bath or perhaps a little training? Maybe mom needs a vacation during this holiday season. DDL has the perfect solution - why not add a gift of puppy love to your holiday shopping list. Stop by any Downtown Dog Lounge location for Gift Certificates for your loved ones and make the season bright!

Here are a few tips for keeping your pets safe and happy around the holidays from our training experts Cora Wittekind and Teri Aslett:

Think about using alternative choices for traditional Tinsel. Tinsel when eaten, may twist in your dog's intestines and might cause serious problems.

Christmas-tree water often contains chemicals to help the tree last longer and if your pooch decides it's the new drinking hole, it may cause indigestion problems. Keep your pets away from the tree and try putting a cover over the tree stand.

Pine needles, if ingested, may puncture holes in your pet's intestines.
Mistletoe, Poinsettias and Amaryllis are toxic. So Please regularly sweep up fallen pine needles and be aware of these poisonous holiday plants.
Keep all Chocolate and Macadamia Nuts in closed containers because they can be extremely toxic to your dog. The higher the cocoa concentration, the darker the chocolate, the more dangerous.

A tired dog is a good dog. Exercise your dog prior to the arrival of guests. After 30 minutes of walking or playing, most dogs will be ready to take a nap just as guests arrive. When pets are stressed by unfamiliar circumstances, they typically pant more, so keep fresh water readily available for them to drink.

A huge holiday suggestion - a cute and cuddly puppy may seem the perfect gift choice, but many of these holiday presents end up at animal shelters. Instead of a pet as a surprise gift, start your animal adoption by taking your loved ones to the animal shelter to meet your new companion first hand. A dog takes a real commitment of time, and adoptive owners must be ready to participate in training and managing the responsibility of their new family member. If you know someone who's serious about giving a dog as a gift, consider buying a gift certificate for training as well.

Winter Coughs & Sniffles

By Clare Morris D.V.M., Urbanvet
Just like in people, the colder temperatures of fall seem to bring along respiratory issues such as in younger dogs, this honking cough can be accompanied by a runny nose and red watery eyes or a fever. (signs of fever is usually demonstrated by a decrease in appetite). If a dog has only a mild case, often there are few symptoms. They may have only a slight cough or "gag" when eating or drinking, or if they get excited. There have been quite a few cases of kennel cough this fall in the Seattle area. If your dog has any upper respiratory symptoms or cough, a veterinarian should be consulted.

Treatment may include antibiotics, cough suppressants or simply rest depending on the severity of the case. Coughing dogs may be contagious and should be kept away from other dogs, especially young puppies. Vaccination can help prevent kennel cough. Unfortunately the vaccine only seems to last approximately 6 months. Dogs that come into contact with a lot of other dogs (dog parks and daycare should be vaccinated every 6 months, especially if they are young, 2 years and under). Ask your veterinarian if your dog is at risk for kennel cough.

RuffWear Booties are now $5 off per pair
See coupon below!

With the temperature dropping we're all looking forward to some fun in the snow but there are some not so fun side-effects for Barkley and Bella.

Ice chips can form around their toes, clinging to the little hairs and removing it can be a bit painful for sensitive paws; this is when a Padshave could come in handy.

On all those icy sidewalks you'll find lime rock salt or calcium chloride salt- helpful for melting the sidewalks but when Bella licks her feet later she could end up vomiting or having diarrhea. This year we're happy to be carrying disposable rubber booties for Barkley's quick trips outside or for longer treks we also have RuffWear booties.
Not to mention, with the RuffWear Booties, Bella will be ready for our Annual Snowshoe Trip on January 12, 2008.