Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is a time of fun and excitement for everyone. However, for many family pets, it can be a time filled with stress and anxiety. To ensure that your dog is safe and happy this Halloween, consider the following tips:
- Since children will be ringing your doorbell all night, plan ahead and give your dog a new treat or toy to play with in a room blocked off from the action. Play some music or turn on a television to drown out the noise. The last thing you want is a frightened or over-excited pooch.
- Consider keeping your pets at home while trick or treating. Halloween can be scary and stressful to many puppies and adult dogs.
- Costumes, while fun, can also be dangerous. Make sure your dog cannot get tangled, choked or otherwise injured in his Super Dog costume. Never leave a dog unattended in his or her costume.
- Use safe decorations and keep your dog away from electrical cords. If swallowed, string and ribbon can get caught in your dog's intestines and cause serious harm.
- Keep the sweets away from your pet. Chocolate can be toxic and hard candies pose a serious choking hazard. Have some extra special dog-friendly treats on hand to divert attention from the tasty temptations surrounding your dog on Halloween and always store candy on a high shelf. Many dogs can jump right up on a dining room table if the reward is great enough.
Holiday Hours
New Year's Day - Closed
Easter Day - Closed
Memorial Day - 11 am - 2 pm (Boarding drop-offs/pick-ups only)
Independence Day - Closed
Labor Day - 11 am - 2 pm (Boarding drop-offs/pick-ups only)
Thanksgiving Day - Closed
Christmas Eve - 7 am - Noon (Boarding drop-offs/pick-ups only)
Christmas Day - Closed
New Year's Eve - 7 am - Noon (Boarding drop-offs/pick-ups only)
Employment Opportunities Available
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We are hiring responsible and dedicated dog lovers for positions in our daycare and our grooming salon.
If either of these positions sound like you, please fill-out an application today!
Training Classes
Dogtopia® is pleased to offer training classes in our facility through C&C PALS. Training classes are held Monday through Thursday evenings as well as Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. All classes are taught using positive reinforcement only, with no use of aversion.
C&C PALS is owned and operated by Carole Peeler. Carole has earned the first national certification for dog trainers in history offered throught the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers. C&C PALS offers group obedience and socialization classes at all levels, agility classes, and in-home behavior consultations and private lessons, using positive motivational methods.
For more information about training visit C&C PALS website, or you may call them at 703-876-0284. Registration forms are available at Dogtopia® or on her website.
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