I've not been as great about posting litter updates as last litter.  I would like to say all the puppies are developing well and are extremely healthy.  There's been no temperature problems, nor do any even have trouble getting off Zeena.  They all stay there and milk, sleep, and poop!

TONIGHT! Thursday Night Markets in Downtown Chico.  Come see the PPL booth between 4th and 5th on Broadway.

FRIDAY!  Free Speech area on CSUC campus.  There's a free concert with several bands, donations welcome.  Proceeds benefit the local humane society.  Adoptable dogs will be on hand.

In regards to dogs eating their stool, here are some you can try throughout the process of attempting to eliminate stool eating.  I would first recommend giving the dog the best diet you possibly can. 

You can try putting pineapple in the dog's food so that its stool is unattractive to the dog. 

Some people will supplement iron tablets (ask vet for what dose). 

You can try putting tobasco or chili powder on their stools (some have had success with bitter apple).

It is important that you pick up their stool daily and that they don't see you do it. 

Prevent access to the cat's litter box. 

When dogs are left alone, make sure they have plenty of their toys to chew on or occupy their time. 

Take the dog to go in one area, on leash.  Once they're done, reward them all the way back inside or away from the stool before they have a chance to check it out.

Never give them the opportunity to engage the stool.

The product with best success eliminating stool eating is Forbid, available at PetCo and other places.  Use this in addition to the tips above.  If you have concerns regarding this issue, please speak to me and your veterinarian.

I just delivered 8 pups from Zeena.  All are very healthy and stimulated without any problems.   They're beautiful!  One looks like Kane! 

Every Thursday, look for our booth at Thursday Night Market, between 4th and 5th St, on Broadway, between Bank of America and Taco Bell, across from the city plaza with the big fountain (Now you can't miss it)

Pet Alert Decal $2 each
Poop Bag Dispenser $7 each
Refill Rolls $2 each
Xtreme Kong $10 MED OR LRG
95’s Treats $5 package
Bitter Apple Spray $8 each
Furry Mice $1 each
Sand Perch $3 package
Movable Perch, long $10 each
Cuttle Bone $3 each
Piñata $10 each
Plush $6 SM
$10 LRG
Busy Buddy Twist N Treat $10 SM
$15 MED
$20 LRG
Rope Chews $3 White
$3 Colored
1/4 “ Nylon Collar, any length $4 each
1/2 “ Nylon Collar, any length $4 each
1 “ Nylon Collar, any length $7 each
4’ Nylon Leash $10 each
6’ Nylon Leash $12 each
Comfort Tips for Prong Collars $3 each
Cat Collars $4 each
Cat Harness $5 each
Cat Safety Collar $5 each

Cat posts are still being constructed.

Have a pawfect day!

I wanted to let everyone know that my litter is due on May 6th.  Starting May 1st, I will be available for training between 1pm-8pm (Last session ends at 9).  Our Mid-Day walkers and pet sitters will continue to be available around the clock throughout May.

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Every Thursday, look for our booth at Thursday Night Market, between 4th and 5th St, on Broadway, between Bank of America and Taco Bell, across from the city plaza with the big fountain (Now you can't miss it)

There are some fantastic dog toys and pet toys with new additions each week.

Cat posts are still being constructed.

Have a pawfect day!

If someone you refer signs up for one of our services, you may receive one of the following: 2 free hours of behavior modification or training, one overnight pet sit, one poop scoop, or two daily checkins on your pets. 

Browse the site for lots of updates to old material!  If you haven't taken a look in a while, check out the new Rules of the Pack!

I will be in a canine cadaver search course from April 6th to April 12th. 

I will be available in the evenings from 5:30pm-9pm.  Pet sitters, dog walkers and poop scoopers will be available all week.

Tonight was the kick off to summer.  PPL will continue to have a booth every Thursday Night Market, between 4th and 5th St, on Broadway, between Bank of America and Taco Bell, across from the city plaza with the big fountain (Now you can't miss it )

Stop by and grab a handout on children and bite prevention, fill out a training application, or just ask me training questions!

Next week there will be signs and items to show it is an obvious one stop, pet shop.  There were some fantastic dog toys on back order, which should be available, as well as handmade scratch posts for cats, made by yours truly.

Have a pawfect day!

 

I just sent off for my seller's permit and should have products for sale via the website sometime in April!  Most items will be cheaper than you can find them for in the pet stores!

I added Ask the Trainer to the navigation links.  Please encourage friends, family and other pet owners to ask questions!

-Voki voice toon added to myspace and pittspackleading.com

-Look for the PPL booth at Thursday Night Markets for dog, cat, bird, reptile, and other pet supplies, starting April 3rd

-Look for the PPL booth April 5th at the Love Your Pet Expo, in Redding

-Price dropped on last puppy,female, to $600

-Updates to Our Services section on pittspackleading.com

-Updated the FAQ section on pittspackleading.com

• algae
• almonds
• amaryllis
• apricots
• arrowhead vine
• asparagus fern
• autumn crocus
• azalea
• blackberry
• black-eyed Susan
• black nightshade
• bleeding heart
• boxwood
• bracken or brake fern
• buckeye
• buttercups
• cactus (spines)
• caladium
• calla lily
• castor beans
• ceriman
• charming dieffenbachia
• cherry
• Chinese evergreen
• chokecherry
• Christmas rose
• chrysanthemum
• cineraria
• clematis
• climbing nightshade
• cordatum
• corn plant
• cornstalk plant
• crabgrass
• crocus
• croton
• crown of thorns
• Cuban laurel
• daffodil
• devil's ivy
• dumb cane
  • Easter lily
• elderberry
• elephant's ear
• emerald feather
• English holly
• ecalyptus
• fiddle-leaf fig
• foxglove
• glory lily
• gold dust dracaena
• helleborus
• hemlock
• holly berries
• hyacinth
• hydr- angea
• iris
• ivy
• jack-in-the-pulpit
• Japanese show lily
• jasmine
• Jerusalem cherry
• jonquil
• kalanchoe
• laburnum
• lantana
• larkspur
• ligustrum
• lily of the valley
• marble queen
• marijuana
• mistletoe
• monkshood
• morning glory
• mushrooms
• narcissus
• nephthytis
• nettles
• nutmeg
• oleander
• onion
  • oriental lily
• peace lily
• peach
• pencil cactus
• periwinkle
• philodendron
• plumosa fern
• poinsettia
• poison hemlock
• poison ivy
• poison oak
• pokeweed
• potato
• precatory beans
• primrose
• privet
• purple foxglove
• red emerald
• red princess
• rhododendron
• rhubarb
• rubber plants
• sago lily
• skunk cabbage
• spider plant
• spring bulbs
• string of pearls
• Swiss cheese plant
• taro vine
• tiger lily
• tinsel tree
• tobacco
• tomato plant
• tulip
• wandering Jew
• water hemlock
• wild black cherry
• wisteria
• yellow jasmine
• yew
 

If you use a retractable leash, be warned that these leashes can teach a dog to pull. How? A retractable leash extends when a dog pulls. Dogs quickly learn that if they pull, they get to go where they want. They do what works!

Retractable leashes teach a dog, and, you, that a tight leash is normal. They also can be a bit of a danger to some dogs. When your dog is on a retractable leash, body posture is forced into a stiff position that signals to other dogs that your dog is a threat.The retractable leash, or any tight leash, can be a hazard when your dog approaches a dog that has issues with other dogs. Loosen your lead!

You CAN teach a dog to not pull on leash and it's actually quite simple!

You need to teach a dog three things: Pay attention to your movement and direction changes, staying at your side is a good place to be, and pulling does not get what they want.

Email for your loose leash walking lesson!

1.  Yelling at me for barking... I'M A DOG,should I speak French?   
2.  Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out. Exactly whose walk is this anyway?  
3.  Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose... stop it!!!
4.  Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we chew your stuff up when you're not home.        
5.  The sleight of hand, fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog! Whoooo Hoooooooo what a proud day for the top of the food chain.
6.  Taking me to the vet for the big , then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back! 
7.  Getting upset when I sniff up the legs of your guests and goose, Sorry, but I haven't quite mastered that handshake thing yet. 
8.   Dog sweaters Hello??? Haven't you noticed the fur? 
9.  You break wind and then blame it on me? Real classy and not very funny at all.

1. Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day young, we'ev got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?

2. Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.

3. Dachshund: You know that I can't reach that stupid lamp!

4. Rottweiler: Make me.

5. Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my sqeaky toys in the dark.

6. Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeze, Please, please, please!

7. German Shepard: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from the dark, check to make sure that I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation.

8. Jack Russell terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.

9. Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light bulb!

10. Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark.

11. Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb. Or "We don't need no stinking light bulb."

12. Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?

13. Australian Shepard: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle....

14. Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collies' ear and he'll do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will be dry.

We are meeting at the backside, 5 mile parking lot and walking 1/4 mile to a trail.  Please wear comfortable shoes and have all dogs arrive on leashes until we hit the trail.  If you have biodegradable doggy bags, please bring a roll to share.  I will have some on hand as well.