July 4th can be a fun, exciting, terrifying day! Every year there are countless reports of dogs panicking and escaping the confines of their home, to the deep dismay of their owners. And over the years, we’ve seen our share of highly anxious dogs on this holiday. Being a home-based business offers many perks to …
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The Holidays are Here!
We love the Christmas season! The tree is up, Christmas music is playing, the fireplace is blazing. Even the morning fog is oddly enjoyable. We get to enjoy this for a whole month! And yet somehow it rushes by. Don’t let your Christmas travel plans sneak up on you without planning for your 4-legged …
Progress on the new well
The well is installed! But we’re not finished yet. We still have to transfer the pump from the current well to the new one. We also have a mass of clay to deal with. Anybody have a use for huge amounts of clay? We’d love to hear from you! The new well is 240 feet deep (the …
A Personal Note of Gratitude
In being a small, home-based business, we value our ability to keep things personal. So today we take a detour from our typical business-related posts to share something deeply personal to us. Something you’ve played a part in making possible… Building our family through adoption. In the course of less than a year’s time, …
Keeping Warm
It’s winter! One of our favorite times of year, where we enjoy homemade fudge, hot chocolate, Christmas music, family, and cheesy movies. But while we’re cozied up in our home, of course we grow concerned for our dogs outside. I’m amazed at how resilient most dogs are with cold temperatures. All of our dogs …
Don’t Trust your GPS!
Quick tip. We’ve had several people misled by their GPS devices while trying to find us. If you end up north of Adams, this has probably happened to you! We’re located south of Adams. We’re glad to give you directions personally, but if you want to plot directions, use Google Maps – they’ll get you …
Vaccinations
IMPORTANT: Proof of vaccinations is required. Without them, services will be denied. If your vet is unable or unwilling to administer some vaccinations, we highly recommend the amazing people at Sierra View Animal Hospital. Vaccinations are also available from Kingsburg Veterinary Clinic and PetVet Clinic through Tractor Supply. We have a lot of dogs entering our …
Keeping Cool
No denying it – this week has been a scorcher! And being Independence Day, we’ve got a full house. Time to put the cooling system to the test. And so far the results are encouraging! Every dog gets a chance to stretch their legs in the afternoon, and what we’re finding is that they seem …
Summer and Keeping Cool
As the mercury taunts us with 3-digit temperatures, we’re taking steps to keep our outdoor guests cool. Today we installed an intermittent water cooling system for our largest kennel, and so far we’re pleased with the results (it’s noticeably cooler inside the kennel than out!). In the coming week this will be expanded to our …
General Update
We had an active month in February, and as things wound down, we did too, enjoying a much anticipated vacation to the Pismo Beach area. Now we’ve kicked off the month of March with another basic obedience training class. Thanks to all who are attending – it takes diligence, patience, and practice, but the techniques …