Sadie on a sleep over....
Boarding or The K-9 Bed and Biscuit
Let your dog vacation with us while you're away! As they run and play on our 3 acre farm with their Pug friends, you'll know they are enjoying their vacation time just as much as you are enjoying yours!
Playgrounds, agility equipment, and endless games of fetch entertain our energetic canine guests!
Our “couch potatoes” will enjoy a nice nap, a day of Animal Planet or a movie!
Boarding at the K-9 Bed and Biscuit is a very social experience and dogs love to join the pack.
They'll also enjoy treats including Beef Jerky selections from Solid Gold foods or Mary-Jo's home made gourmet treats. Our snack bar is well stocked with frosty paws, greenies and cholesterol free porky strips from the Red Barn.
As an additional service, grooming may be provided. Get special attention for your dogs ears, nails and teeth!
Does your dog need a brush up on his obedience skills? Board and Train is always an option!
For the extra busy client, pick up and delivery services are available!
All requests for individualized care and treatment will be considered. Your pet's health, happiness, and safety are our priority!
At The K-9 Bed & Biscuit our canine guests stay in our home along with our personal dogs. We monitor all inside/outside activities...your pet is never left outside unattended!
We provide all bowls, blankets, and meals at no extra charge.
Often our clients choose to provide their dog's regular food. We do not charge extra for that- unlike other large commercial kennels in the area! If your pet has a sensitive stomach or is a finicky eater, we recommend and encourage you to provide your pets regular diet.
Any room for me? To make reservations, click on the black pug!
Please book early as space is limited and vacation weeks fill up very fast!
Daily rate for the K-9 Bed and Biscuit is $25.00
To book your reservations click here, or call us at 603-881-3721.
Kennel Requirements
All dogs that are to be boarded should be healthy and free of contagious diseases. If your dog has a medical problem that is stable or currently under treatment, please let us know prior to boarding to make sure we are comfortable caring for your dog.
If your dog has fleas or other external or internal parasites, he or she should be treated prior to arrival or on admission to the kennel.
We have very specific requirements regarding vaccinations. Your dog should be up to date on the following:
DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus).Kennel cough (bordetella) vaccination is required! It is a vaccine that offers protection from bordetella bronchiseptica, a contagious infection that causes upper respiratory signs (mainly coughing) in dogs. The vaccine is given either subcutaneous or intranasally (via the nose). It is usually administered yearly.
Rabies
As a general rule, we require DHLPP and kennel cough vaccinations to be given yearly, and rabies vaccines administered according to individual state law.
We cannot accept intact dogs into our boarding program! All dogs must be spayed or neutered.
What You Should Bring to The Kennel
It is always a good idea to bring your dog's own food to the kennel. Abrupt changes in food commonly lead to diarrhea in many animals, especially when they are in a more stressful environment (i.e. away from home). In dogs that tend to get diarrhea when stressed, a high fiber diet while boarding may help. If your dog is on a special diet or has special dietary needs, make sure the kennel is aware of this, so we can follow your specific instructions.
Please have several contact numbers available so, if needed, the appropriate people can be contacted in the event of an emergency. First, provide the number (if possible) where you can be reached while you are away. If you are unavailable, a friend or relative's number should be accessible. This person should be able to make any emergency decisions if needed. Discuss your wishes with this person prior to your leaving. The kennel should also have your veterinarian's number in case there are medical problems. This is even more important if there are any on going medical problems with your pet.
If your dog typically receives medications at home, they should be continued while boarding. Bring the medications with you to the kennel, and make sure we are aware of the specific problem being treated. There is a daily charge for administering medications, especially to dog who are difficult to treat. Be sure to discuss any concerns with us at drop off.
We accept no responsibility for toys, balls, bowls, leashes, crates, blankets, towels, equipment or "stuff" left with your dog and we prefer you DO NOT bring anything other than food!
We will make every effort to care for your dog's things, but dogs will be dogs...new toys, bedding etc. may get torn, eaten, dirty, or destroyed, therefore, only bring it if you won't mind losing it, repairing it or cleaning it!
In Summary
All pets must have 30 day flea and tick protection by Frontline! Please bring one application per dog, or one will be provided for you at cost !
All pets must have current Rabies, Dhlpp and Canine Cough preventative vaccinations. Current Titres are acceptable. For more on titres please visit: Testing a dog’s serum antibody titers can prevent overvaccinating
Please bring your pets records or have them sent to us by your veterinarian.
After a dog stays with us, we send every customer a questionaire to help us evaluate our kennel services. Here are our most recent responses:
What are the most important things you look for in a boarding kennel?
Price, location and people who really love animals...M. Kropp
Environment, amount dogs get to go outside, good owners... N. Nieves
I want my dog to play with other dogs and not be in a crate the whole time I'm on vacation...K. Spinney
What influenced you most in your decision to board with us?
I like the fact that they are not caged the whole time.... M. Kropp
You guys and your awesome set-up. But mostly MJ and Alainna. You obviously care for animals and we knew that you'd treat Maya as one of your own. We also liked that she'd get to run and hang out by the pond 4 x's per day. ...N Nieves
Jango gets to be one of the pack and gets all the love you give your own dogs. I rest easy knowing that he is having fun playing with his friends. ...K Spinney
Are there any services that you'd like to see us offer in addition to boarding?
Nope. Thanks for taking such good care of our girl. ...N Nieves
No you're perfect!... K Spinney (We love you too Karen! and Jango of course)
Would you recommend us to other dog owners?
Definitely! ...M Kropp
YES... N Nieves
Yes and I already have. everyone I tell already has boarded with you and loves it! ...K. Spinney
Going for a walk in the woods...
Daycare or K-9 To 5
Day Care or K-9 to 5 is more popular than ever with our working clients. Activities include scheduled walks, play school, movies, and swimming.
Our daily rate includes treats, one15 minute walk, and at least three 15 minute play times each day...may vary according to weather conditions!
Currently we limit our playgroup to 5 pets.
Playgroup participation is based on size, age, special needs, compatibility, and, of coarse, availability!
Ask about our pickup and delivery services!
K-9 to 5 daily rate: $25 per dog
We keep a large assortment of squeakies, balls, rope toys, Kongs and much more for our friendly, energetic canines, who just love to play, play, play!
We accept no responsibility for toys, balls, bowls, leashes, blankets, towels, or other equipment or "stuff" left with your dog, so this may sound harsh, but only bring it if you won't mind losing it!
Brandie and Buddy enjoy exploring by the pond.
Pet Sitting or:
There's No Place Like Home
We also offer pet sitting services for pets who feel There's no Place like Home!
We specialize in dogs, cats, and horses. We will also provide for other farm animals as well as birds, and other small pets. Sorry...no reptiles!
Rates are based on the number of visits per day and the number of pets.
1st visit for 1 pet = $20.00 Add an additional $2.00 per extra pet.
2nd visit same day = 1/2 the price of the 1st visit.
ex: 1st visit for two pets is $22.00, 2nd visit within the same day is an additional $11.00. Total for the day = $33.00
Each additional third or fourth visit is the same price as the second visit.
Please call to set up an in home interview and evaluation.
We reserve the option to refuse care for aggressive dogs.
Private In-Home Training Program
Train in the privacy of your own home! Great for dogs who don't travel well!
No stress of unfamiliar surroundings! No dog hair in the car!
Jetta working on "walking on a loose leash" and "off leash heel".
The "Practical Obedience" Program
The Practical obedience program is an on leash program consisting of 6 one hour lessons scheduled at your convenience. This program focuses on building basic obedience skills including:
Watch Me, Walking on a loose leash. Heel, Sit, Stay, Down, Stand, Recall, or Come on command, Free dog, Leave it, and Move
Watch me - Teaching your dog to pay attention to you or "watch me" is very important. If you can get your dog to ignore things around him and focus on you, it will be much easier to teach him things. If your dog is not looking at you, he will not respond to your commands becasue he is focusing on other things (distractions).
Walking polietly on leash -Dogs love to go for walks, but they don't want to be pulled and tugged and neither do their owners. Teaching your dog how to walk without pulling will help both of you to enjoy your time together.
Sit - The sit command is one of the most useful things you can teach your dog. If your dog is sitting, he won't be jumping on someone. If he sits before you feed him, he learns not only polite behavior but he begins to develop patience as well!
Stay - Stay means DO NOT MOVE. Your dog will not move when he understand what stay means.First, you will teach your dog to 'stay' from the sitting position. Your dog will sit and not move until you tell him it's OK to move, or "Free dog". A dog can learn to stay in any position. In order to do that, he must be taught to stay in each of those positions. You can teach your dog to sit and stay, down and stay, and stand and stay.
Down - Down is another wonderful commands you can teach your dog. It can get him to calm down and relax after playtime. If friends want to pet your dog, they might feel more comfortable when he is lying down.
Stand - Why does a dog need to learn to stand? It is easier to brush him when he is standing. It is also helpful for your dog to stand up and stay still while a veterinarian looks at him when he is ill. Bathtime is also easier with a dog who is standing.
Leave it - "Leave it" is a good thing to say when your dog has a fascination with something wonderful, but something that he just shouldn't touch or put in his mouth. Dogs love to put things in their mouths. But there are lots of things that dogs just shouldn't touch with their noses or their mouths. You can tell your dog not to touch food, plants, or any other item you don't want them to touch. You can even use "Leave it" to tell your dog not to sniff another person or dog.
Move -The word "Move" lets your dog know that he needs to change his position and move out of your way. If your dog is bigger than you, "Move" is a great thing for him to know. You won't have to push or pull him, or even put on his leash. Just say, "Move"!
Come - Everyone wants their dog to come when they call them and they want them to arrive quickly. Coming when called is simple if it is fun and rewarding for your dog. It's also one of the most important commands for your dog to learn.
Train, Don't Complain!
Chulo working on his down/stay.
"... gentleness and flexibility bring the results that force and
rigidity fail to achieve." Lao-Tzu
Why train my dog?
Ever meet a dog that is jumping up, twisting around, sitting, jumping, play bowing and carrying on and on and on? That dog is offering everything he has to get you to interact with him. The dog has no idea what is acceptable behavior because he has never been taught! Training solves that problem.
Training your dog helps you to bond (become closer) with your dog. The more you train him, the more your dog will understand you and what you expect from him in your daily routines. And the more you work and play with your dog, the more you will understand your dog.
In the past, dogs were bred to perform specific jobs like herd sheep, find rodents, hunt birds and mammals, and work with firemen. Now, many dogs are left with nothing to do all day long. They can become bored, lonely or destructive. They might chew, dig, or bark too much. Or they might sleep all day, which isn't healthy either. Training your dog gives him something to do and helps build his confidence.
What's the best reason to train my dog?
A 'good citizen' is a person or a dog who follows the rules and is a good member of the community. Good citizens get to go more places and do more things. People will like your dog more if he is well-behaved. Dogs can become good citizens through obedience training.
Obedience training is also fun. Yes, fun! You get to take your dog out in public and meet other dogs and new friends. You both get some exercise, learn to understand each other and build confidence in each other.
The Canine Good Citizen Program
The Canine Good Citizen Program builds on the Train, don't Complain Program by fine tuning your dog's obedience skills and working toward achieving your AKC Canine Good Citizen Certificate by developing socialization skills.
Skills needed to pass the CGC test:
Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach and speak to his handler in a natural, everyday situation.
Test 2: Sitting politely for petting
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out with its handler. The dog must not show shyness or resentment.
Test 3: Appearance and grooming
This practical test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so.
Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog. The dog's position should leave no doubt that the dog is attentive to the handler and is responding to the handler's movements and changes of direction.
Test 5: Walking through a crowd
This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places. The dog should not jump on people in the crowd or strain on the leash.
Test 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place
This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler's commands to sit and down and will remain in the place commanded by the handler (sit or down position, whichever the handler prefers). The dog must do sit AND down on command. The dog must remain in the place in which it was left (it may change position) until the evaluator instructs the handler to release the dog.
Test 7: Coming when called
This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler. The handler will walk 10 feet from the dog, turn to face the dog, and call the dog.
Test 8: Reaction to another dog
This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs. Two handlers and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 20 feet, stop, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 10 feet. The dogs should show no more than casual interest in each other. Neither dog should go to the other dog or its handler.
Test 9: Reaction to distraction
This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations. The evaluator will select and present two distractions. The dog may express natural interest and curiosity and/or may appear slightly startled but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness, or bark.
Test 10: Supervised separation
This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain training and good manners. The owner will go out of sight for three minutes. The dog does not have to stay in position but should not continually bark, whine, or pace unnecessarily, or show anything stronger than mild agitation or nervousness. Evaluators may talk to the dog but should not engage in excessive talking, petting, or management attempts.
Equipment
All tests must be performed on leash. Dogs should wear well-fitting buckle or slip collars made of leather, fabric, or chain. Special training collars such as pinch collars, head halters, etc. are not permitted in the CGC test. We recognize that special training collars may be very useful tools for beginning dog trainers, however, we feel that dogs are ready to take the CGC test at the point at which they are transitioned to regular collars.
For more information on the Canine Good Citizen program, including details on testing and certificates, please visit: The American Kennel Club
Private training rates are based on $40.00 per hour.
Training humor:
During break time at obedience school, two dogs were talking. One
said to the other..."The thing I hate about obedience school is
you learn ALL this stuff you'll never use in the real world."
It may sound funny, but it is actually quite disturbing for trainers, as many people do not follow up on their training once they finish their weekly lesson. I once had a client with a brilliant mini schnauzer cross admit to me that she "never works her dog between lessons". That fact did not stop her from complaining that the dog pulled her when she walked him through the neighborhood for evening walks!
Hello! What's up with that?
Dogs do not generalize their training. You need to train in every environment that you intend to have your dog in...at home, at the training site, in parks, at school, in public. The biggest factors in good training are consistency, repetition and follow through, everywhere you go!
Graduation day for Lisa Gaumont and her pug, Xena!
"Pedigree indicates what the animal should be;
Conformation indicates what the animal appears to be;
But, Performance indicates what the animal actually is."
-unknown
Behavior Issues:
While we are committed to helping you properly train your dog, we know that the major reason pets are given up to animal shelters is because of behavior problems. We don’t want that to happen to you or your pet. Our training and behavior services will help you address the concerns you have about your pet’s behavior.
It’s important to remember that it is much more effective and easier for you to prevent behavior problems than it is to correct a problem behavior once it starts. (That’s why basic training classes are so important!)
In addition to what you learn from us in our obedience training programs, we have teamed up with leading behavior experts Dr Suzanne Hetz and Dr. Dan Estep to offer you educational materials to help you better manage and understand your dog's behavior. Please take this opportunity to visit Helpingfido.com for important behavior management and educational tools including books, DVD's and equipment . Just click on the Helping Fido link below:
The behavior education products (books, booklets, CDs and DVDS) you’ll find on Helping Fido will help you understand, manage, prevent and resolve common dog behavior problems. When you listen to, watch or read one of our educational products it’s almost like having us in your home with you. The content is based on the same information we’ve given pet owners for years during countless in-home consulting sessions. Get the extra help you need by clicking here now!
The Horse and Puggy from "Pug Shots" by Jim Dratfield
For more Jim Dratfield, Click here!
Gifts and Supplies from The Pug and Pony
Out of our love for animals we have developed the Pug and Pony web site . Our site is full of great products that we sell to our local customers. Items include everything from organic dog food including Tiberwolf Organics to training supplies, books and gift items by Fiddler's Elbow and unique ceramics from local artisans!
As demand for these items grew, we developed this fully functional e-commerce web site that will enable you to shop online and find the perfect item or gift for your dog or the animal lover (Pug Lover!) in your life!
Please visit The Pug and Pony for great gift ideas and supplies!
I love shopping at The Pug and Pony!
Hours of Operation:
K-9 Bed and Biscuit:
Drop off by 9 am, pick up after 6 pm
K-9 to 5 :
T, W, F drop off 7 to 9
Pick up 5 to 6, or by appointment
Obedience Training:
By appointment
The Pug and Pony:
Online shopping available all day, every day!
Payment Methods
Payment for the K-9 Bed and Biscuit and K-9 to 5 is expected at the end of stay.
Payment for There's No Place Like Home, Practical Obedience, and CGC and will be determined and collected at the time of booking.
We accept cash, checks.
