How have all the pups been enjoying the snow?!

This has been some crazy weather we have been having in Charlotte the past couple of days, huh? We're certainly not used to seeing all of this white stuff that I hear is called snow. All Wags has had quite a few days of outdoor snow play and the pups are loving it. I hear that pups who have been at their houses have been enjoying the snow also. Snow is fun to frolic and play in and we also enjoy eating it. We also like chasing snowballs, it's just hard for us to figure out why we can't fetch them and bring them back. Where do they go when they hit the ground?

What's happening to the animals in Haiti?

As a pup hearing about the tragedy in Haiti, I can't help but wonder about what is happening to other pups like me who are there. I know that I rely on my family for pretty much everything, so who is taking care of the pups in Haiti? I was happy to find out that the Humane Society of the United States has been down there doing just that. They, along with a veterinary care group from the Dominican Republic have been down there giving care to the dogs and cats, and also checking on farm and zoo animals. There is also going to be a project started to get these animals vaccinated for rabies, which won't just help the animals, it will keep the people safe too. If you want more updates about the Humane Society's efforts in Haiti, you can visit their website. Just like Misty in this photo here, we are all saying prayers for them and it's also stuff like this that makes me remember how thankful I am for my own puppy life.

Happy Birthday Karen!

Birthday wishes are in order for my mama, Karen! If you see her around be sure to wish her a happy day! I just love my mama so much and me and all the other All Wags pups just want to thank you for making our lives so special and wonderful. Without you, we wouldn't have a great place like All Wags to go to and we certainly wouldn't all be pals. You are what brings us all together, the pups, puppy parents, all of the employees... You are awesome, just thanks for being you and for loving all of us so much! Happy Birthday!

Who's Your Pillow?

So, you know how the perfect pillow can just make your sleeping experience so awesome and perfect? I know that I certainly do. You'll often see us pups arranging pillows and blankets and walking around in a circle before we lay down, just so that we can ensure the perfect snooze. Do you have a favorite pillow? I'm pretty partial to the one in the office at All Wags. Great for curling up! Well, my pal Hank here's favorite pillow is my other pal Bentley and Bentley doesn't seem to mind at all. That's great friendship right there!

It's a snuggly kind of day

Don't you just feel like some days are better for snuggling and being cuddly than others? Well, today is certainly one of those days as far as I am concerned and it looks like Ellie agrees! Us pups, and I'm sure you puppy parents too, were really enjoying the 60 degree days that we were having and now back to this rainy, yucky-ness. I hope you all get to spend some time snuggling on your sofa with your pups sometime today and, mama, can we do that tonight? There's nothing better on a day like today!

Checking each other out!

Do you ever wonder what the pups do all day at All Wags? Well, this group certainly seems to be checking each other out. I'm sure as a puppy parent, you would love to know what they are thinking, but we'll never tell. Us pups like that little air of mystery that we get to have. Of course, you know that we are always thinking about how much we love you, but don't you think that this group almost looks like they are comparing each other? They are a group of pups with a lot of similarities but none of them really looks all that alike. Similar fur shades, but different textures and lengths... Decide for yourself, but whatever they are thinking, they sure look like happy pups!

Puppy, It's Cold Outside!

I've been hearing many of the people say that this is that coldest winter in Charlotte in a while. Has your pup been feeling the winter chill? Just so you know, they can wear sweaters to All Wags! They really do seem to help the pups who get cold quite a bit and that just makes their day at school that much better. Some pups do wear hoods and that is fine for playing, but other fancy things on sweaters, like rhinestones probably aren't a very good idea. I guess it also can't go without mention that your pup will look adorable in a sweater too!

It takes all sizes!!

Us pups will play with just about any other dog, regardless of shape, size or breed! That's why we love coming to daycare, there is just so much variety. We do all sorts of fun stuff together and that includes hang out in the kennels, just for fun. Sometimes it's nice, like a fort or something. You all remember building forts when you were little, don't you? Big and small alike can share the space and the time together and be just delighted!

Snuggle Friends

One of the best things about coming to All Wags for us pups is that we get the opportunity to make so many new friends. Dogs are very social animals and when we were wild (like, a really long time ago) we would run in packs and have tons of friends. Most pups don't get to socialize with all that many other dogs and different people, but us lucky daycare pups do and we love you, our parents, for it. Look at my pals Louis and Chikita, they sure are enjoying napping together. Plus, it's always handy to have a nice, warm people body to use as your bed!

Discounts with Off Leash Training- Only for All Wags customers!

Is your pup's New Year's resolution to be better behaved. Well, you are both in luck! Off Leash Training (conveniently located right inside All Wags) is offering some specials only for All Wags customers!

Board and Train for 1 week – While the you are away your dog would be trained by Off Leash Training and then when you return you would get 2 in-home private lessons. You and your pup could also attend group training for 1 year. The cost would be $1837.00 which would include the training, boarding and daycare when the training is not going on. This is a savings of $613.00!

Group Lessons – 6 group lessons to be used in an 8 week time frame. ( 6 dogs max in the class) The cost would be $777.00, again only offered to All Wags Customers. The only additional cost would be if you wanted to add the collar that Turk and Off Leash Training recommend which would be $230.00 with a life time guarantee. You don't have to use the collar, though, but it is recommended.

If you are interested in any of these great specials, you can just ask next time you come into All Wags or feel free to call Turk directly at 888-811-DOGS (3647).

Check out the January Issue of the All Wags Newsletter

Hey Everyone! The January issue of the All Wags newsletter is now available on the All Wags website. There is info about some great events to support animal welfare in Charlotte (a cause that as an animal in Charlotte, I think is pretty important!). Don't miss the New Year's dog treat recipe too. I'm sure that your pups will love you even more if you make them some. I can imagine them giving you extra snuggles right now. Plus, if you don't check out the newsletter, I may just have to send Bandit here to come and sit on your shoulders like he is doing to Ali! Happy Wednesday! We hope that you are all getting back in the swing of things after the holidays!

Cappy needs a home!

Hey Everyone! Check out this adorable photo of Cappy! He is a really sweet boy who has been at the Humane Society of Charlotte for over a year waiting for his forever home and he would really like to find one. He is a medium sized lab mix who has already been neutered and housetrained. They think that he is a little over 2 years old. He's very sweet and well-behaved and would love living with you! The cost for his adoption is only $110, that's quite a deal for all of the love that he would give you! If you or anyone that you know is looking for a furry kid, I'd say Cappy is a good candidate! His animal ID number is 7040934 and you can look up all of the info about location and hours for the Humane Society at their website. I'd love it if Cappy got the happy ending that he deserves soon!

Misty's Outdoor Adventures

I thought it would be great to start a fun thing in 2010... I'd love to share with all of you some of the fun and awesome things that my puppy friends do when they aren't All Wags. The first puppy friend that I want to tell you all about is my friend, Misty. Her and her dad, Greg, love the outdoors and have had all sorts of adventures. Misty likes swimming and you can see her swimming away with a great stick in her mouth. Her and her dad took a canoeing trip to the New River and it looks like Misty got out of the canoe and is having a great time! I'm pretty jealous, that looks like a great swim! They also like to hike together and Misty even has her own pack. I would totally be willing to carry my own treats and potty bags if I had a pack that looked as great as hers. Love it! Misty has also gone camping and her and her dad sleep outside in a cool tent when they do. Doesn't that just sound so relaxing? Sit back and picture it, you can hear crickets and a cool breeze goes by... Plus, for us pups there's really nothing better than spending time with our people and Misty and her dad have really found hobbies that they can both love and enjoy together. What a lucky girl!

Happy New Years Everybody!

It's a new year and a new decade! Isn't that fantastic? Did you all watch the ball drop last night? Pretty cool, huh? I hear that you are supposed to try and change something for the new year, so my resolution is that I want to learn how to open windows. I'm already pretty good at doors. Mama, are you psyched for that? Maybe you would prefer that I just didn't make a resolution? I hope that you and your pups all had a great new years eve and new years day and that you got lots of snuggle time in! Here's to an amazing 2010!