Preschool Visit @Camp Bow Wow- Bedford Heights

Camp Bow Wow - Bedford Heights had some tiny preschool visitors this past month and loved showing them around the facility, teaching them about different dog breeds and enjoying snack time with the kids and pups! If you or someone you know would like to take a field trip to Camp Bow Wow - Bedford Heights, please contact us as we love to give tours for the kids!

   

    

Holiday Cheer Comes With 10 Things Dogs Should Fear

As we all get ready for the holidays- many new foods, decor, gifts, wrappings and other holiday objects are lying around our homes for dogs to explore. Take note of the following 5 things dogs get into around the holidays that can cause them harm and keep your dog's holiday full of cheer!

1. FOOD - common holiday ingredients that can be deadly alone or if contained in foods or may cause severe problems such as kidney failure, stomach upset, heart irregular rhythms, and seizures:

• Grapes
• Raisins
• Currants
• Chocolate
• Avocados
• Candy
• Coffee
• Onions
• Garlic
• Gum
• Macadamia Nuts
• Salt
• Tea
• Yeast

2. LIQUID POTPOURRI- A few licks can cause chemical burns to their mouth, fever, difficulty breathing and tremors. Use nontoxic candles and even then keeping well out of reach of big paws and big incisors!

3.  HOLLY AND MISTLETOE - Holly and mistletoe would probably be easily viewed as food for puppies if left where they could grab them. These can result in stomach upset or heart rhythm problems.

4. SNOW GLOBES - Some snow globes have antifreeze in them and if broken and lapped up will become a  major problem.

5. ORNAMENT HANGERS - Avoid using metal ornament hangers as these are small pieces of wire that can be easily ingested but can cause a multitude of problems going through the intestine and in some cases do not make it out so require surgical removal.

6. ALCOHOL- Alcohol although fun for humans can be deadly to a dog. Keep all alcohol safe and away from pets at all times- even if you think your dog won't drink it, dogs love to try new things!

7. WRAPPINGS - After the wrapping and unwrapping of gifts around the holidays it's important to pic up the little pieces of ribbon, tape, wrapping paper, string, etc. as these items do not travel through the digestive system well!

8. TAKE OUT THE GARBAGE - With all the food around, some of it is bound to end up in the trash, soiled and ripe with mold which is a perfect recipe for a doggie-bound snack. Eating moldy food can negatively impact a dog's organs and cause systematic problems.

9. CLEANING PRODUCTS - After the gatherings, much cleaning is usually in store! With family and friends all getting together to clean before or after parties, make sure there isn't anything lying around for your dog to get into. Even though you may be aware to not leave anything in-reach, make sure your friends are conscious of it too! Top toxic cleaning products to dogs:

• Bleach
• Detergents
• Disinfectants
• Drain cleaners
• Fabric softener
• Lime & Scale removers
• Oven cleaners
• Soap
• Solvents

10. NEW PEOPLE- Although new people aren't toxic to dogs, with plenty of friends and family visiting around the holidays make sure that your dog doesn't become overwhelmed and is eating/drinking as he/she normally does. Although many holiday gatherings seem fun to people, dogs can develop anxiety, stop eating, territorial aggressiveness, etc.


Statistics say that 6-8 weeks before and after Halloween is an extremely dangerous time for most pets, in part due to weather, in part due to accidental poisonings, accidents, illnesses brought on by all the above, etc. Make sure to always have the contact information for a local emergency vet on hand at all times especially around the holidays!

Holiday Dog Gifts

Ever get bored of playing fetch with your dog? Well most likely your dog gets bored of it too! Check out an interactive gift this Christmas for your pup and you'll be amazed at not only how smart your dog is, but how much fun they have with these innovative dog toys! Here is an example of one of the many interactive toys on the market!

Dogs have ton of fun playing with the Dog Twister
dog game because they really have to use their
thinking skills and get involved with the game in
order to earn treats - and we all know how much
dogs love their tasty treats! Plus, your dog will love
the extra time he/she is spending with you. Nina
Ottosson's Dog Twister is one of the best
boredom-busting dog toys on the market.



Using their paws or noses, dogs can move one
block after another around in a circle in different
directions. There are compartments under the
blocks where tasty treats can be hidden. The
blocks can also be locked in place with
bone-shaped pegs around the top of the game.
Dogs can learn to lift these pegs in order to move
the blocks and find the reward treats. It's also a
perfect opportunity to teach your dog words like:
wait, go ahead, go back, find it, sit etc. while you're
playing together. Spending time with your dog
playing Dog Twister enriches your relationship with
your dog and creates a lasting bond.

http://www.activedogtoys.com/nina_ottosson_dog_twister.html

Turkey Healthy Dog Treats

Ingredients for Turkey Healthy Dog Treats

1 cup chicken broth (canned chicken broth is OK)
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup white flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons wheat bran
2 tablespoons soy flour
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried parsley



Directions for Wild Turkey Dog Cookie Recipe
Place all the ingredients in your bread maker according to the manufacturer’s instruction.

Set the bread maker to the dough cycle.


When the dough is finished, remove it and divide it into 3 pieces.


Roll each dough ball into a sheet that is ¼” thick.


Using turkey shaped cookie cutters, cut out your turkey cookies and place them on a lightly greased cookie sheet.


Let the cookies rise for about an hour in a warm place. Cover them with a clean dish towel.


Bake the turkey cookies for 1 hour at 300 degrees F.


Turn off the oven and let the cookies continue to dry overnight in the oven.


Source: http://www.best-dog-treat-recipes.com/all-natural-dog-treat.html

Holiday Disasters

The title sais it all....ever had your dog eat your turkey? How about chew all the wrapping off of the gifts under the Christmas tree? Or maybe you have to keep your dog locked in another room or kennel to stay away from all the hussle and bussle of the Holidays. Well you can relax this Holiday season and have one less stressful thing on your mind- bring your dog in to Camp Bow Wow Bedford Heights for all day play! Our Holiday hours are below...


THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS at Camp Bow Wow Bedford Heights:

Thanksgiving Day, 11/25/2010: 6:15am - 11am, 4pm - 7pm
Black Friday, 11/26/2010: 6:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday, 11/27/2010: 6:15am - 7:00pm
Sunday, 11/28/10: 6:15am - 11am. 4pm - 7pm


WE NOW HAVE ALL DAY PLAY SATURDAYS!!!!

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