Showing posts with label Dog Walking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dog Walking. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

For The Hound About Town

Austin is such a special city for Pets, and their Humans. There are all kinds of festivals, services and products to really pamper your pooch!
According to a 2009 article by The Humane Society of The United States, there are over 77.5 million dogs in the U.S. And according to Scoop The Poop, 120,000 of those dogs are Austinites!
In addition to our furbulous pet parties, here are our top picks this month on what makes Austin so dog-gone-special!

  1. Austin is full of parks, but even better are the off-leash dog parks for your pup to frolic about. Here's a list from the City of Austin.
  2. Check out Alpha Beach at Action Pack Dog Center! Perfect for beating the Texas heat, they offer pool time, swim lessons and therapy. This ain't no Gus & Goldie!
  3. The Red Dog Company was founded on the belief that pets are more than just pets, they are members of your family. Their goal is to keep dogs healthy and safe, and their naturally shed antler's are a perfect fit for your nature-lovin' dog!
  4. Austin Pet First Aid will give you the skills and confidence to help your pets in an emergency. Their classes are pawfect for pet owners, and pet professionals, who are concerned for their pet's safety. The training includes a lecture, demo & hands-on skill practice.
  5. Planning a Wedding, Quinceanera or other big event? How would you like to include your handsome hound? Party Animals offers pet management & care during your special event! Whether you want us to strut your mutt down the isle or sit still in the audience, we are your perfect solution to make sure your four-legged-friend isn't left out of all the festivities!
  6. Austin Dog Alliance offers some incredible pet therapy, but one of their services really caught our eye. Bow Wow Reading Dogs is designed to help below grade level readers improve their skills, all by reading to a dog. What a fantastic way to improve a child's reading ability while offering that special pooch some great interaction. 
  7. Let's face is, our lives are hectic. We have a million and one things to do and sometimes we run a little late with our personal haircare, and not to mention pet grooming. Why not have them come to you? Austin's Best Pet Care is Austin's mobile dog spa. Enough said! 
  8. Vacation time is coming up, and as much as we'd all love to take our fur babies along with us, sometimes it just isn't an option. Need help finding the perfect pet sitter? Later Dog does all the work for you! Search by zip and read reviews, pricing and request a booking. Now you can spend more time planning your itinerary!
  9. Does your canine require more exercise? Apaws him with some Dog Running from Abby Loves Dogs. Abby, and her business pawtner Poncho, are ready to take your dog on a run!
  10. Dust off those platforms & bell bottoms! Let your doggy get down on it & run wild at Zoom Room's Doggy Disco.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Dogs Just Wanna Have Fun!

Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" - Robin Williams
The month of March brings a lot of happiness. Spring has arrived, birds are chirping and there’s some great celebrations like Spring Break, Saint Patrick’s Day and National Puppy Day. But the best part is, Austin's beautiful outdoors! So why not let our doggies in on the fun? We knew you would, so we’ve made this list of ways they can enjoy Austin this spring...and into the summer!


1. We all wish we had enough time to take our dogs for a hike, but with our busy schedules and daily grind, sometimes a brisk walk is all we've got left to offer. Have a seat, relax and take a look at Hound for Hound. They offer a Dog Day Afternoon where they’ll take your pooch on a trip to the greenbelt!



2. Go get your classy canine a Peticure! Midtown Groom & Board 
offers a huge array of services to pamper your pooch, but their peticures definitely get Two-Paws-Up! And while you peruse their galleries, make sure to check out their Dog Tattoos and really cool "Austin" dos!

3. "Dancing with your feet is one thing, dancing with your heart is another, but dancing with your dog is something else!!" - Deb Abigt, founder of Paws-4-Freestyle Yeah, how awesome is that? Check out their upcoming class for Canine Freestyle in Austin!

4.  Love Yoga? Doga focuses on bonding and spending time with your dog by incorporating canine massage, dog & human poses and lots of hugs & petting! Nicole of Austin Doga offers classes every few Sundays at South Paws Play School.  






5. Have a super active pup that loves to run wild? Well Jennifurrr's Pet Services has the solution for you: RollerDog. Your pup can choose to run, sprint, trot or just stroll along with their lead Musher, Jeff. They’ll even text you an update to let you know how far & fast your dog ran!   




6. Want to check out a pet party? We’re hosting a shingdig for Jack the pug at our favorite venue in town, metrodog! Join us on March 26th for a day filled with fun, food and fotos! Stay tuned, the event & RSVP will be up soon!



7. How about some fun & fitness for both you and your dog? FitDog offers a fun, educational bootcamp where you can enhance your human-dog bond, all while keeping fit!




8. Get involved in something really special and volunteer with your pet. Therapy Pet Pals of Texas is a volunteer organization that shares the love of pets with institutionalized individuals who are not given the very special and unconditional love that our furry friends can give.




9. Do you ever reminisce of summer camp from the good ‘ole days? Escape for a weekend and take your canine along for a fun trip to Canine Camp 2011! From basic obedience & social etiquette to canine & companion sports, The Canine Center for Training and Behavior has a great weekend of fun waiting for you....and the human!


10. The Travis Agility Group is a non-profit organization that was formed to promote the sport of dog agility in the Austin/Central Texas area. They use positive motivation to train your dogs, give your dogs more confidence and create a stronger bond.






Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Purrfectly Devoted 2 You! - 8. A Day at the Dog Park



Click here for your chance to win a plush "I Love You This Much" Wiener Dog! 
 

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