Tag: puppy

  • How Often Should I Groom My Dog?

    How Often Should I Groom My Dog?

    Various aspects of grooming are typically done at different times.  For instance, brushing is recommended at least 1 to 3 times a week, baths every 1 to 2 months, and trimming of the areas around the paws, ears, face, and sensitive areas around every 4 to 6 weeks. 

    Visiting a professional groomer should be done at least once a month, and the session would typically consist of your pet being brushed, bathed, sanitized, as well as nails trimmed or clipped. 

    Wire-haired dogs may grow a softer and different colored coat if they are shaved down, so this should be avoided. Similarly, it is ideal to place long-haired dogs on a grooming schedule. 

    For breeds with wavy or curly hair, routine coat maintenance is important so that they don’t get up getting shaved bald. Routine grooming also helps breeds who blow their coat. 

    Benefits of Grooming 

    Brushing down your pet’s coat helps to allow air in, providing ventilation and facilitating healthy and strong hair growth as well as removing old or damaged hair. 

    Grooming also reduces the amount of grease in the coat. Excess grease can cause pore blockage leading to irritation and a range of other skin problems. 

    Similarly, regular grooming helps you rapidly identify underlying conditions or diseases early enough. This allows for quick treatment and staying the spread of such ailment. 

    Trimming nails also helps to promote good posture and prevents bone deformation. 

    Usually, grooming may be breed-specific while some others are general like a puppy cut. Discussing which is ideal for your dog with your veterinarian is essential. 

    Conclusion 

    Proper dog grooming makes for a clean, happy, and healthy dog. Definitely the dream of any pet parent!

  • A New Puppy For The New Year

    A New Puppy For The New Year

    Yay! It’s the new year! Many people have their new year resolutions outlined and are already putting them into effect. 

    For some, one of these resolutions is to get a new fur baby at the beginning of the year.

    Just like any other parenting, puppy parenting can be somewhat overwhelming but fun overall. 

    There are a lot of things for both of you to learn and you have to get started on your part before bringing your cuddly fur baby home. 

    Here are a few things to note when getting a new puppy:

    Your Schedule

    Puppies are fun to be with however, they require a lot of care and attention in their first few months. You’ll have to feed Max two to three times daily. 

    In addition, you would have to take him on walks and get him socialized later on. 

    You have to factor all of these into your schedule. This phase may be tasking, but it’s definitely rewarding for any new puppy owner.

    Bonding Time

    The first few months of Max’s life are the perfect time to bond with him and get to know him. There’s a lot that you can learn about him just by spending time with him. 

    You can learn about your playful puppy’s personality, temperament, tastes, and intelligence. 

    Everyone loves puppy breath and you’ll definitely be getting a lot of that in your face along with licks of gratitude.

    Training

    It is essential to start training your dog early. At this young age, Max is ready to learn. All he’s waiting for is for you to work with him as soon as you can. 

    Training provides tremendous benefits to continued good behavior both inside your home and in public. 

    You can teach your Max basic obedience and then step up to potty training, chew training, and crate training.

  • Petland In the Community

    Petland In the Community

    Petland stores pride themselves on giving back to the community that has given so much to us in terms of patronage and trust. It is mainly for this reason that we run several charity programs and events to touch the lives of several people/pets across different states where our stores are located. Here are details of some of the different programs that we are involved in:

    Safari Stan’s Children’s Charities by Petland 

    This charity program was officially launched for children in 1994, and we currently have two organizations. For the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, since 1998, Petland has helped bring over 850 pet-related wishes. Likewise, for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Petland has collected over $1.2 million for thirteen years and counting!

    Pet Therapy at Petland

    This program benefits young children and the elderly in our communities. Petland occasionally takes some of our pets on visits to schools and nursing homes for some animal and human bonding experience. This has been proven to be an incredible experience for people!

    Pets in the Classroom 

    This is a program run by the Pet Care Trust, with Petland as an active member. This program seeks to generate funds to enable teachers to purchase pets and pet-related supplies for their classrooms. The aim of this is to promote a healthy relationship between kids and their pets if/when they have one.

    Adopt A Pet

    Petland takes in homeless pets from various sources such as pet rescue groups, local animal shelters, or people with more pets than they can properly take care of. Petland counselors work hand-in-hand with the welfare groups to find satisfactory homes for these pets.

    Other activities include:

    • Providing funds and feeding for several therapy dogs,service dogs, and k9 units.
    • Providng therap and companion dogs for incapacitated veterans
    • Providing extra protection for all their pets through technology

    Now, this is our little way of giving back, and we would definitely be looking to do even more!

  • The Popular Poodle Prevails

    Poodles have quite the reputation to live up to year after year and yet they rise to the top each time!

    The power of the Poodle is amazing because they are known for their somewhat quirky haircuts and being used as show dogs. This goes for all sizes, including Miniature Poodle puppies for sale! There is so much more to learn about the popular Poodle and why they reign supreme.

    Let’s jump right into their hair because we know you want to “hair” about it! Well, they are not big shedders, so put away the vacuums. The other neat thing to know is that they are hypoallergenic. You can host parties in peace and your guests with allergies will most likely be unaffected! For the curly-coated Poodle, they will require grooming every six to eight weeks. Without regular clipping, there’s a great chance that their hair will become matted and that won’t be pretty! They’re known for their hairstyle so professional grooming would be perfect for them.

    People love Miniature Poodle puppies for sale because they cute, yes, but they’re also smarty pants. They rank high in the intelligence department for pooches. Considered one of the smartest dog breeds, the Poodle is highly trainable and typically enjoys learning new things. It should come as no surprise as to why they were regularly popular as circus performers.

    If you’re looking for a puppy that’s extremely friendly, purchase one of our Miniature Poodle puppies for sale! They love being around people and they seem to be born to be entertainers. They like to be the center of attention. Because of their affable personalities and generally amiable nature, they excel as therapy dogs. You’ll see that Poodles serve as service animals in hospitals, schools, and nursing homes. They have a predictable charming nature and are well disciplined.

    Basically, what we’re saying is that Miniature Poodle puppies for sale are gorgeous little canines with a stylish and famous mane and are extremely intelligent and equally friendly! If you’re interested in owning one contact us today. We have many colors from which you can choose!