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Greetings,
Welcome to the DDL Spring/Summer Newsletter. SO much is happening
at the DDL as we wrap up our ADVENTURES IN DOGGIE DAYCARE reality show and
prepare for Capitol Hill GRAND OPENING this weekend, June 1st!
Come
check out our state of the art facility on the Hill. It's a social place
for pups and their people. Thanks to all of our loyal clients for making
this happen!
Tune into We TV on Saturdays at 9:30pm for ADVENTURES
IN DOGGIE DAYCARE! (Dish 128, Cable 502)
Praise the
Poocharoni!
Play hard, Sleep tight,
Give your dog a
bone!
Elise Vincentini
elise@downtowndoglounge.com
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Interview with DDL's Trainer Cora
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DDL: Cora tell us about yourself
Cora: I was born in
Illinois but grew up in Quilcene, WA. a small rural town on the Olympic
Peninsula. My mother worked in wildlife rehabilitation so we always had
raccoons, squirrels and deer around the house. I was trained at the
Academy of Canine Behavior where I learned how to work with dogs with
aggression with other behavioral issues. I'm extremely lucky that I could
make my passion my career. I have two dogs of my own; Shooter who is a 6
mo. old dachshund puppy, and Alice (my little lady!) who is a 2 yr old
chow/cattle dog mix.
DDL: What's it like working at
DDL?
Cora: I love working at the Downtown Dog Lounge. We offer
many different options for training including one-on-one sessions at
client's houses, puppy socialization classes, behavior modification,
training with daycare or boarding visits. Let me know what your problem is
and I'll do my best to help you and your pup out!
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Cora's Training Collar Recomendations |
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There
are many different types of training collars for your dog and it's
important to choose the right one for you and your pooch! Before using any
of these collars please contact a professional trainer to learn the proper
usage and fitting.
Prong Collars (aka Pinch Collars):
Cora recommends using this collar for thick-necked dogs that are learning
to not pull or jump on lead. Although it may turn a lot of people off from
the look of it, when used correctly, this is actually one of the safest
training collars. Like any tool, if used incorrectly it may cause harm to
your dog. Good behaviors learned on the prong collar can be transferred to
a milder collar. This is a collar that safely lets the owner remain (or
regain) control over their dog while training.
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DDL on the Hill is Open! |
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The
Capitol Hill location will serve primarily as a playcare, grooming &
training center with limited overnights. We highly recommend making
reservations early for all your holiday and summer vacation needs. This
full service dog spa will offer pawdicures, Brazilian pooch trims and
herbal ear wash; group and private training is available with our
trainers, Cora and Teri.
Our new facility offers covered drive threw
"dog drop" and parking. Urban Vet will have a separate office & exam
room, equipped to handle your vaccination and medical needs. The pooches
will be proud to lounge on our new plush pleather furniture while being
served refreshments & organic treats.
Location Address - 420 E Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122
weekdays:
7am to 7pm
weekends: 8am to 5pm
holidays: 8am to 5pm
call:
206.282.3647
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Chihuahua PlayDate @ Capitol Hill |
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The 4th Sat. of the month is Chihuahua Playdays!
- Starts Saturday June 23rd @ 3pm
- $3 for 1 ½ hour of playtime per Chihuahua
- Evaluations are complimentary
- Vaccination paperwork must be approved
- Location: 420 Capitol Hill, DDL
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News from Urban Vet |
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Intestinal Parasites
Many people think if
their dog has worms they will see something in the stool. This is not
necessarily the case. Often, parasites shed only eggs, (which is what we
check for in the fecal test). Worms are occasionally seen in the stool
with the naked eye, especially tapeworms. These often look like rice or
sesame seeds and are segments of the tapeworm. Tapeworms are often
contracted by fleas. The life cycle is completed when a dog ingests a flea
(while grooming). The parasite lives in the stomach of the flea, and
enters the dog's digestive system and hooks to the wall of the intestine.
The best way to prevent tapeworms is to use a monthly flea
preventative
Cool
link illustrating tapeworm life cycle: Click
Here
Other
types of worms and parasites can be picked up from the soil where other
dogs have defecated. Dog parks are prime transmission sites where a
rolling ball picks up eggs, and then possibly infects a dog when he picks
it up in his mouth. Some dogs frequently eat feces, and of course, these
dogs run a greater risk of being infected with parasites. Monthly
dewormers can reduce parasite infections and are a good idea if your dog
is in contact with a lot of dogs or goes to popular dog places. Some of
these dewormers also have a flea preventative to make life easy. They are
easily administered in a chewable form. It is recommended to talk to your
vet to see what can be done to prevent and control parasites, and what
type of habits may expose your dog to picking up worms.
Clare
Morris D.V.M.
Urban Vet
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Grooming & Spa Services |
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$15 Frontline "application to go" with any full Bath
and Blowout special on sale now through June 30!
B&B
depends on the size of the dog, hair length & matting. A Frontline
application is regularly $19.95.
See
Coupon below!
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YOGA with your Dog |
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YOGA WITH YOUR DOG Class
When Brenda Bryan began
practicing yoga in the late 90's, she was very inflexible. After finally
becoming flexible enough to touch her toes, she began to explore other
healing modalities such as massage therapy. Shortly there after she became
a licensed massage therapist and ran a successful massage therapy
business. Later she began her teacher training program in Seattle,
Washington. While honing her yoga teaching skills, Brenda studied animal
massage which led her to combine many things she loves and develop her
"Yoga With Your Dog classes."
Brenda's Yoga With Your Dog classes are
partner classes that integrates classic Hatha Yoga poses with gentle
stretching and massage for your canine companion.
Relax
for a peaceful hour of yoga combined with massage for your dog. All
classes are held at DDL Capitol Hill location, fireside front
lounge
Starting June 2nd, Saturdays, 9am - followed by coffee,
tea & bagels served.
Starting June 11th, Mondays, 7:30pm -
followed by Pomegranate Refreshers served.
- 4 sessions - $60
- 1 drop-in session - $20
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Simon and Huey Doggone Treats |
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The Downtown Dog Lounge is proud to carry locally-made Simon
and Huey Doggone Tasty Soft Training Treats. These tiny, all-natural
training treats are sure to get your dog's attention. DDL carries the
Liver Mesquite, Peanut Butter and Molasses, and Kickin' Chicken flavors.
All natural and full of flavor (we eat them, too!) Available in 6oz and
1lb tubs.
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Shop at our Etails Store online |
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SCRATCH MY BUTT
BITCHES LOVE ME
OBEY
LIFE'S
SHORT, PET HARD
Wear your pooch support proudly!
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