Training classes at All Wags

Remember there are 2 great training classes that are starting this weekend at All Wags!

Puppy Class - 3 months to 6 months starting Saturday, December 3rd at 9:00 a.m.  6 weeks of class, 1 hour each week for $139.00.

Basic Obedience Class - any age - Saturday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. 6 weeks of class, 1 hour each week for only $139.00

Glen Shue who owns Dogtastic Dog Training will be leading these classes.  He can be reached at 704-804-8584 or you can sign up at All Wags.

Let us know if you have any questions! Pass the word on, these classes are open to anyone, not just All Wags customers.

Thanksgiving Leftovers for Your Pup

Do you have so many Thanksgiving leftovers that you just don't know what to do with them? Well, how about whipping up a special meal for your pup using some of those leftovers. Trust me, they will love you for it!

Ingredients
3 lb/1.3 kg skinless turkey pieces (light and dark meat)
1 cup (about 6 oz/175 g) oatmeal (cooked)
1 lb/450 g sweet potatoes, cubed
2 tbsp cranberry sauce
4 tbsp turkey gravy (optional; to reduce the fat content, omit the gravy or substitute olive oil)

Directions
Use turkey leftovers or roast the turkey:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Lightly oil a roasting pan.
2. For boneless breast or thigh, cook 30–45 minutes; boned breast or thigh, 45–60 minutes; whole turkey, 1 1/2–2 hours or until the meat juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. Let cool.
3. Remove all the bones and dice the meat into large pieces.
4. If using fresh sweet potatoes, roast with the turkey for about 25–30 minutes or until tender. Let cool, then peel and dice.
5. Meanwhile, cook the oatmeal according to package instructions.
6. Mix together the turkey meat, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. If using gravy or oil, add it now and mix thoroughly. (If your dog is at all prone to pancreatitis or other fat-related upsets, omit the gravy.) 

Thanksgiving weekend hours at All Wags

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Just a reminder All Wags is closed for daycare tomorrow (Thanksgiving day) and there will be no pick-ups or drop-offs for the boarded dogs. We'll be there celebrating Thanksgiving with the boarded pups. We will be back to regular hours on Friday 6am-7pm for daycare, drop-offs and pick-ups. We hope that you all have a great Thanksgiving with your families and if you are traveling and your pup is staying with us, we will give them lots of love and snuggles!

Take a Peak Inside the Mutt Hutt

Have you ever wondered what the Mutt Hutt looks like? Your pups have stayed overnight in our spacious accommodations but it's pretty hard to actually take a peak inside when we give a tour without walking through Big Paws. So, here is a photo for you to take a peak at instead. Each kennel has a bed and your pup gets their own water dish. They eat in these kennels when they board too. These kennels are fully enclosed and we store their belongings on top so that their items stay close. We've had a couple of people ask so we wanted to be able to let you all know. If you ever have any other questions about our facilities or procedures, just let us know!

Don't forget to sign up for a holiday photo session!

Today is Katie and Martha's Forever Home Celebration!

Katie and Martha are two pups who come to All Wags and their dad, Jim, sent us their story in honor of today being their Forever Home Celebration Day! Read on for the sweet story about how these two puppy girls became the best of friends!

I found Katie at Animal Care & Control Center back in 2006, six months after I had to put my 16 year old Lab/Border Collie to sleep.  Katie was listed as a Lab mix.  There is no Lab in her! I didn't even think about it until I got her home, but she has some Pit bull in her. I do not even consider her a pit bull. Josh commented one afternoon when I picked her up from All Wags that Katie was one of the most mellow & laid back dogs that he has known. Katie came home with me on the second week of November and has been very happy since that day
On the other hand, Martha was listed as a Lab/Rotweiler mix that I brought home as a 6 week puppy back on the second week of November last year.   Katie accepted her a week later and now they are best friends.  I hate to admit it but Martha was almost too much for me to deal with. Thank God for All Wags!  She was an instant hit the first day that she came to play there! Either the 2nd or 3rd day that I took her there, she ran inside so fast that I had to drop the leash for fear of her getting hurt. She ran around the attendant waiting to take the leash and by the time Katie & I walked through the front door, Martha was behind the counter & giving licks to everyone back there. I proceeded to let Katie's leash go and she went back to where she plays with her freinds without assistance.
They both love it when they go to All Wags and the best part is that they are asleep in less that 1/2 hour when they get home!  Thank you All Wags

Do you have a story about your pups that you would like to share? If so, we would love to hear it, just email it to Karen and we will feature your pups in a blog! 

November Edition of the All Wags Newsletter

The November issue of the All Wags Newsletter has been posted to the home page, have you checked it out? Our dogs of the month have adorable stories that you will love reading all about. There is also info about holiday photos with your pups that you have the opportunity to have taken at All Wags. You'll definitely want to sign up for that and then you will have your photos in time for ordering your holiday cards. And, speaking of the holidays, if you have any travel coming up, you are definitely want to check out this month's coupon where you can save on boarding. If you would like to be receiving the All Wags newsletter via email and aren't, send Karen an email and she will be sure to get you on the list. Happy November everyone!