Kepa the Puggle

DOGPAW- Dog Owners Group for Park Access in Washington

The other day I posted about our recent trip to the Dakota Memorial Dog Park. On this day I hung up a flyer and some business cards promoting PDX Puggles on the information kiosk available. 

Today, I was saddened to find an email in my inbox that my "co-founder" had forwarded to me in response to that flyer. It is from Mark Heiny, a Board Member for DOGPAW (the company that runs all of this area's dog parks). It says:

We have noticed advertisements for your meet-up (PDX Puggles) on the kiosks at the Dakota Park.
DOGPAW constructs and maintains the information kiosks for posting of our organizations information and approved advertisements (Non-profit and paid advertisers). Since your meet-ups require a fee they would be considered a for-profit advertiser.

If you are interested in advertising at the Dakota Park or all four of our parks, please see below for further details and cost. If you do not wish to sign up to advertise at the parks, we kindly ask that you do not continue to post your company information on the kiosks.

______________________________________________

DOGPAW welcomes your advertising and sponsorship. Reach your target audience - and support the DOGPAW mission - a low-cost, high-traffic message promoting your business.

We offer in-park advertising on banners, flyers, and business cards. Your advertising donation also includes a "sponsor spotlight" logo link on each of our web pages. Our website attracts approx 1200 visitors per month and our parks have approx 1600 total visitors per day.

Please submit your “dog related” advertisement, completed form, and payment to DOGPAW.

*Sponsor Ad Manager(s): *ads@clarkdogpaw.org

Website: http://www.clarkdogpaw.org/sponsors.shtml

Form: http://www.clarkdogpaw.org/sponsorads.pdf

Donate: http://www.clarkdogpaw.org/dogpawstore/ads.shtml

Mark Heiny

Puggle Puppy Available!

I received an email from Byron over at SnugglePuggles about a Puggle Puppy that is up for re-homing. The email:

I had a family contact me who adopted a Puggle from another breeder as a surprise for his wife. She really had her heart set on another larger breed so they are looking to re-home their Puggle since the breeder won't take her back. She asked if I could help her find a good home because she's a great puppy and they don't want to take her to the pound. I will be getting pictures of her in the next day or so to post on our website and send to anyone who might be interested in the sweet girl. She is still a puppy, a very young puppy 7 weeks old. But she has gone to the vet and she is perfectly healthy (a copy of all vet records will go home with her). Her soft pallet is slightly elongated which only means there would be some more snoring/snorting than usual. It should not pose any major health concerns. She is great with kids as they have a 11 year old son. She has been introduced to their cat as well. Her colors are fawn with a little of the Beagle Markings. They have been working with the potty training so she will come already a little trained, as with any puppy you will still need to continue the training. She comes with her toys, and if you want to pay a little more her adjustable crate. They only want to recoup the cost of her which is $500, or you can pay $560 for her and her crate. As I said, she will come with her toys regardless and copies of the vet check up.

Byron is awaiting pictures of this puppy and as soon as she receives them she has assured me I will get a copy to post.

If you are interested in this Puggle puppy you can contact Byron at info (@) snugglepuggles (dot) com or email me to receive her phone number. 

Dog Park Etiquette (Petiquette)

On January 28th, I was visiting the Dakota Memorial Dog Park with my friends, Annabelle and Puggly. About 45 minutes into our play-date I was bitten on the snout. Mommy was very scared at hearing my whimpers and seeing the blood gush out of my nose. With the help of Annabelle and her Mom, my Mommy rushed me to the Vet. The Dr. said one of my wounds was just superficial but the other, on my cheek, was a puncture. They flushed it out but said it did not appear to need stitches. The biggest surprise was seeing the perfect arc of puppy teeth punctures across the tip of my tongue. Apparently, when the offender bit down around my snout, it forced me to bite down on my own tongue. The Dr. put me on another round of pain medication and antibiotics. Mommy moistened my food down so it was easier to eat.

No one saw the offending dog clearly, he took off running when I started squealing, and the owner was nowhere near us. I am not assigning blame. It was an accident. An accident that could have been prevented, but an accident all the same.

I want to share with you an article that I found online, here, about Dog Park Etiquette. 

Dog Park Etiquette

Rules of dog-park etiquette and deportment for dogs and their handlers.

By Pat Miller

(click below to read full article)

My Tumblr- Microblog.

So, I signed up for Tumblr to see what all the hype was about. What I found was that I love it! It is so easy to use and is a great service for the micro-blogging platform. 

Sometimes I come across lots of little pictures, or clippings of things I want to share with my furiends but because it would normally take so much effort I usually don't.

From the website:

Tumblr lets you effortlessly share anything. Post text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, from your browser, phone, desktop, email, or wherever you happen to be.

So this is where My Tumblr comes into play. It makes it extremely easy to "follow," "like," and "reblog" posts seen around the web. Most will be dog & animal related but I might just throw in a few I that aren't but that I think are too funny not to. 

If you have a Tumblr blog (preferably dog/animal/pet related) I would love to follow you so leave me a comment, mkay?

January's PDX Puggles is here!

@PuggleBud and I are so excited to announce to you our new Puggles Only play group for the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA areas! Please visit www.pdxpuggles.com for more information and to register for our play group!

This is Puggle Bud and I. We look so much alike, can you guess who is who??

What A Day!

Mommy and I had a wonderfully exhausting day! First we went and saw Dr. Joe, my surgeon, and while we waited for Dr. Joe a very nice lady in the waiting room told Mommy we should check out the Animal Enrichment Center for my training needs. We realized it was on our way home so we stopped there.

Mommy talked for a long time- so long that I piddled on the floor- to a very nice lady named April. They talked about all my bad behaviors, my training needs, and then Mommy went shopping in their retail store. Mommy and I are both so excited about the great things we found we couldn't wait to share them with you!

• Busy Buddy Tug-a-Jug™

Mommy put some kibble and treats in this when we got home and I was so busy I let her and Daddy eat their dinner without interrupting!

• Star Mark Everlasting Fun Ball

• Snoozer Dog Safety Harness

Mommy decided it was time for me to have a safety harness for the car since I have outgrown my car carrier. I haven't had a chance to take it for a test drive but when I do I will update this post with my opinion and if you are lucky, a picture or two. BOL! Mine is size Medium, black and silver- not very feminine, but it will do I guess.

• Deer Antler Dog Chews

We bought two from the bulk bin but here is a website you can look at. I think I liked it when we were in the store but when we got home I was so excited about my Busy Buddy Tug-a-Jug™ I didn't pay much attention to the antler.

• Orijen Puppy Food

After talking with Dr. Joe about my itchy skin and Miss April at The AEC, Mommy has decided to try yet another food out on me. From their website:

Biologically Appropriate for Puppies of ALL BREEDS

By nature, all puppies are faculative carnivores--they thrive on a varied diet, rich in meats with smaller amounts of fruits, vegetables and grasses.

High-protein, low-carbohydrate ORIJEN PUPPY replicates the same rich and diverse balance of fresh meats, fruits, vegetables and grasses that puppies and young dogs of all breeds would encounter in their natural setting.

Made with the highest inclusions of free-run chicken & turkey, whole eggs, and wild-caught freshwater & saltwater fish—all farmed or fished within our region and delivered FRESH (never frozen) each day—ORIJEN PUPPY is bursting with protein-packed, human-grade meats (min. 75%), and none of the grains or carbohydrates that are inappropriate for your puppy.

Instead of cereal grains, ORIJEN PUPPY provides a full complement of regional fruits and vegetables—sweet & russet potatoes from prairie farms, red delicious apples & cranberries from interior orchards, and organic sea vegetables from the North Pacific tidal range.

Our salmon arrive fresh (never frozen) from Vancouver Island and provide a superb source of Biologically Appropriate Omega-3s (DHA and EPA) that support the development of cell membranes and immune systems, as well as a vibrant skin and hair coat—your puppy's outer symbol of health and vitality.Bridging the gap between good nutrition and peak health are ORIJEN’s veterinarian selected botanicals, including dandelion root, sweet fennel & peppermint leaf—all of which replicate the natural diet while serving to nourish and tone the digestive tract.

Made exclusively in our award-winning, family-owned factory, Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN PUPPY is a natural and delicious way to assure the peak health, vitality and happiness of your puppy.

I will let you know how I like it and I am sure Mom will report back how my poops are looking. BOL! *Oh Mom, do you really have to?*

After we shopped, Mommy and I went across town to pay rent- cause today is the 5th, always the procrastinator- then we went and picked up Big B. at Grandma's house, went through the drive-thru to get dinner and came home. I am so tired now I think I am going to sleezzzzz.....

Animal Enrichment Center - I'm Going To Skool!

Mommy heard of this incredible place called the Animal Enrichment Center today and she couldn't wait to share it with all of you! 

The Animal Enrichment Center is a beautiful facility located in Vancouver, Washington that offers a full range of services.

Including:

• "Everything In The Ark" Animal Training

• Dogliness Pet Wash & Day Spa (Self Service and/or Full Service)

• Pacific Pet Skin & Allergy Clinic

• Small Dog Playgroups

• Doggy Daycare

• Retail Products - Nutrition, Toys, Safety, etc.

When visiting the AEC, Mommy was so impressed by the knowledgeable staff, reasonable pricing, and clean facility that Mommy says I get to start skool in February! Isn't that fantastic! We are going to start with one private obedience class (1 hr. = $50.00) to focus specifically on my nipping and leash manners. Then I am going to start a 6 week class called "K-9 Associates Degree." Lets see any Human get an "Associates Degree" in 6 weeks, Pshh! BOL! 

I can't wait to start skool and get me some smarts! Then I can go on and get my "Bachelors," "Masters," and "Doctorate!" Can you believe I am going to school to be a Doctor! Silly Humans! BOL! At least I will be able to take care of Mommy in her old age! 

*I should be getting paid for this. Hmm, maybe they will give Mommy a discount...*

At Dr. Joe's For a Check-up On My Eye

Mommy took me to have a check-up with Dr. Joe (my surgeon) today.

He is really happy about how good my eye looks! Said I have no ear issueseither. He told Mommy she should consider keeping my e-collar on at night when we are asleep because she can not be there to monitor me. We all would HATE to go backwards in the healing process.

Preston the Puggle » Collar, Collar & More Collars

Mommy is a collar junkie so Preston has

a growing collection of collars.

It is hard to believe how tiny Preston’s first

collar is. It only lasted 3 weeks.

 

 More puppy collars…

For going to the dog park and swimming,

Preston needs a rugged and waterproof collar.

He wears his Dublin Dog collar.

Each of his collars has its own ID tag.

 

FYI: Mommy likes to order Preston’s collars

from The Mod Dog. The Mod Dog offers a wide

selection of custom-made collars at great prices

and excellent quality.

The pawprint ID tags are made by www.pawprintpettags.com.

via www.prestonthepuggle.com

Updated: iPhone Apps For Dogs and Their Humans

Mashable has put out their list of "Top 10 Best iPhone Apps for Dog Lovers!"

In order from 1 to 10, they are:

1. Off Leash

• $ Free. "Eukanuba Off Leash is an application that helps you find an off leash dog park near you."

2. Cesar Says

• $ Free. "Carry Cesar Millan quotes in your pocket. This sound board features a variety of Cesar's well known quotes and his signature "Snap...Tsst!" used to remind dogs and people who the pack leader is."

3. Dog Park by Dogster.com

• $ Free. "DogPark lets you bark it up with other dog people on you iPhone or iPod Touch. Meet and chat with other people like you. Share photos, play virtual Frisbee and give kibble and gifts."

4. Dog First Aid

• $1.99. "Dog First Aid for pet emergencies."

5. PetMinder

• $ Free. "Never again forget your pet's needs. Official PetMinder App from PetSafe is the perfect mobile tool to help you give your pet the best care possible. Schedule reminders, vaccinations, training appts., play dates, etc."

6. Dog-A-Log

• $0.99. "Dog-A-Log gives you access to Dog Breed information on the go."

7. Pet Services Finder

• $ Free. "Searching for the nearest Veterinarian, Groomer or Dog Park? Need a dog walker?"

8. DogiDuty

• $0.99. "Lets you or your dog walker send reports after each walk to let you know if your dog went pee or poo, was given water of food, etc."

9. Dog Tricks

• $2.99. "Teach your dog 8 tricks by following this simple step-by-step approach."

10. Fail Dogs

• $0.99. "Introducing Fail Dogs. The app that shows off just that, dogs failing at being dogs. Ever see a dog get smacked by a frisbee? get owned by a cat? it's all here."

So I wanted to share with you the iPhone apps Mommy got just for me. (In no particular order.)

1. Pets Next Door

• $ Free. Pets Next Door provides you with a way to show off your beloved pet and see others around your neighborhood or around the world. Share stories, read others, see pictures of other pets."

2. Dogbook

• $ Free. "Dogbook is a community of over 2 million dog lovers on Facebook." Basically Facebook for the dogs. Status updates, interests, friends, etc.

3. PetCV

• $1.99. Very similar to PetMinder (above). Unlimited number of pets, add birthdays, breed, weight traching, allergies, identification numbers, etc. Ability to email selected details to vet, pet sitter, etc.

4. Fido Factor

• $ Free. "Mobile guide to dog friendly lacations in San Fransisco, Boston, New York, Portland. Restaurants, Beaches, Shopping, Pet stores, Services (groomers, Vets, etc.), Lodging, and more."

5. PetCentric

• $ Free. "Purina's PetCentric Places allow you to take your pet more places and spend more time together. Easy tool for pet lovers to find pet friendly places and information anytime, anywhere.

6. Mom downloaded 3. (from above) too, Dog Park by Dogster.com