I’m excited about 2012 and I hope you are too! I would like to thank all my clients for bringing their fabulous poochies to the Lodge in 2011. It was a fun year and I know 2012 will be the same. I mentioned this on the Lodge Facebook page, but it bears repeating: Dogs give [...]
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Yellow Jackets
October 20, 2011 – 9:25 am
These past few weeks I’ve been visited by a lot of yellow jackets, which made for a few bee stings both with friends and poochies here at the Lodge. One of my clients gave me a great tip that I thought I would share. When yellow jackets sting, the stinger is attached to a little [...]
Keeping the Tooth Fairy at Bay
October 20, 2011 – 9:17 am
Yes, it’s a very good idea to brush your dog’s teeth! Doggie oral care is just as important as it is for us humans. I have found a couple things that help me take care of my dogs’ teeth, so I figured I would share what I’ve learned from Dr. Donna Kelleher, our Bellingham holistic [...]
Fall News
October 3, 2011 – 7:08 pm
The days are getting shorter but we’re as busy as ever here at the Lodge! Right after Labor Day, photographer Nicki Bailey and I hosted a photo shoot to benefit Whatcom Humane Society. I did all the posing while Nicki took the photos. It was so much fun! The dogs did great, even under all [...]
Books and other news
September 1, 2011 – 7:32 pm
Awhile back I mentioned on my Facebook page that I’m reading a terrific book called DOG SENSE: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet. I am not quite finished reading this book, but I highly recommend it to any dog parent or dog lover (and it [...]
Feed the dog!
July 10, 2011 – 12:21 pm
Several people have asked me about the homemade diets I feed my dogs, so I thought I would share what I do. I feed my dogs under the supervision of Dr. Donna Kelleher, Bellingham’s fabulous holistic vet. Personally I only feel comfortable feeding homemade diets under her supervision. I know there are a number of [...]
Books and products I like
June 23, 2011 – 11:40 am
Right now I’m reading a book called HERBS FOR PETS – The Natural Way to Enhance Your Pet’s Life. The authors are Gregory Tilford and Mary Wulff. This is a great book to read if you like to try and integrate a more holistic approach into your pet’s healthcare. I have a crew of 5 [...]
Check out our Facebook page!
June 8, 2011 – 12:45 pm
If you haven’t been to the 3 Schips and a Girl facebook page, you’re missing some cute photos of some of our happy campers! I just put a note on the wall there today about Living Earth Herbs. This nice little shop has a new pet friendly section with a custom doggie shampoo and a [...]
Travel Safely
May 25, 2011 – 8:57 pm
In the December 2010 issue of Whole Dog Journal, Susan Sarubin (CPDT-KA), wrote a great article about buckling up dogs (buckling up as in doggie seatbelts). Did you know that according to AAA, “more than 30,000 accidents a year are caused by dogs riding in the front seat of a vehicle?” And that number represents [...]
Scrumptious treats!
May 12, 2011 – 8:22 am
Here at the Lodge DOORSTEP PET SUPPLY now features some scrumptious treats for your pooch! We believe that treats should be as high quality as possible so everything we offer is real meat or grain free. If you’re not familiar with Doorstep Pet Supply, pick up a brochure during your next visit or visit their [...]
