OK Happy Pet Supplies

09/16/2022

🚧 Is your dog comfortable in a muzzle ? 🚧
Meet Cricket the Shiba 👋🏼 Doesn’t he look insanely handsome in his muzzle?!😍 I believe that almost all dogs should be comfortable and confident in a muzzle. Yes, even “good dogs”.

Part of my puppy raising protocol is muzzle conditioning. It’s also a regular topic/exercise between me and my behavioural clients.

Muzzle conditioning, when done correctly, is no different than trick training. It actually starts the same way…. Boop muzzle = treat!

Here are just a few of the many reasons I believe dogs should be comfortable in a muzzle 👋🏼

☀️ Accidents happen. I hike with a muzzle in my pack. Why? Because even if your dog is the most well tempered dog, pain can still cause even the best dogs to bite. Need to remove 100 cactus from your dog? Need to carry your dog with a broken leg down a mountain? A muzzle helps your dog and you feel safe even in maximum pain.

☀️ Helps prevents blockages. I hike with some friends whose dogs love to gobble down bones, sticks, dead animals etc. No one loves dealing with emergency vet blockage surgery or cleaning up puke all night. Dogs that love to gulp down treasures on trails are a great candidate for muzzle conditioning.

☀️ Vet care. No matter how much cooperative care training you do - there may come a point in time that you decide a muzzle is the appropriate tool at the vet office. It lowers the nervous energy/nerves of some vet techs and your dog. Calmer energy never hurts. Trust me - vet teams appreciate this!

☀️ Grooming. As dogs age and their bodies get older and more painful- maintenance grooming can begin to hurt. Pain may cause your dog to snap or nip. Your groomer may feel more comfortable with handling part of the groom with your dog muzzled. Muzzle conditioning helps your dog feel comfortable too.

☀️ New dog introductions & interactions. Sometimes some dogs need a little extra help with dog on dog interactions. A muzzle helps keep their pointy end under control and may help keep the emotions of the handlers under control too.

☀️ Evacuations. Here in Kelowna the odds of being evacuated due to forest fires are a reality. If you aren’t home and a team is sent in for your pets they may be crated and or muzzled.

☀️ Household dynamics. Muzzles may play a part in managing house hold dynamics in play or day to day life. Working alongside of a trainer to help integrate muzzles into your day to day home interactions is advised.

☀️ When required due to breed-specific legislation. Unfortunately, some states or provinces have breed specific legislation (BSL), which requires certain so-called “dangerous breeds” to wear a muzzle when not on private property.

So the next time you see a dog in a muzzle - train your brain to realize that the dog is a good dog with an owner who values the confidence and safety of their dog and others around them. Provide space but don’t assume the dog is a “bad dog” or having a “hard time”.

There are many types of muzzles - so if you have questions about which muzzle is our favourite or best for your dogs please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thanks!!!

Sarah

06/10/2022

Join us Sunday for a day of wine, cheese and dogs!!! We love dogs here Poplar Grove Cheese and would like to show our support to some amazing people who take care of these furry friends of ours! We will have a photo booth set up as well as door prizes! Come on down and check it out! Also Pupcuterie and pupsicles will be available! Pet-Friendly Penticton Critteraid PetSmart Lucky Pet Supplies OK Happy Pet Supplies AlertPet Bad Tattoo Brewing Penticton Lock & Worth Winery Cannery Brewing

05/07/2022

Arrived in Mission to our Air BnB. We were greeted by our hostess, and a brand new baby goat who was just born. Agility trial tomorrow.

03/03/2022

01/20/2022

Shaking paws since 1995! Holistic recipes for cats and dogs with limited ingredients, fresh meats and grain free options. Canadian made.

10/21/2021

Delivery day and the girls are on Quality control.

01/05/2021

2021 is here and with it, huge savings at Paw Print Genetics!

40% off ANY order of disease, coat color, and/or trait testing
OR
50% off orders that include 7 or more dogs

code: NEWYEAR

Sale ends January 19th at midnight (PST)
Excludes DNA Profiling, Parentage, and Clear by Parentage
Cannot be combined with another offer or applied to a previous order

11/30/2020

Are you on the search for a puppy? Wondering how to find a responsible breeder, or how to know if a Lab is even the right breed for you? Maybe you’ve been applying to many breeders and still haven’t been able to get a puppy? How will you know if you are dealing with an actual breeder or a scammer of some sort?
Well- I know that these are all common questions especially during 2020 when more families than ever have hoped to add a puppy to their family. I will be answering these and more tomorrow- Monday November 30th- with a Facebook live Q&A right here on this page at 7pm PST! If you have any questions you have related to searching for a puppy- any breed- you can send a message to this page in advance, post them in this thread, or tune in tomorrow to ask at that time!

***Note- we do not have any puppies available right now and our reservation list is full for the spring- so this isn’t a sales pitch! I am here to help you navigate your puppy search and arm you with the information you need to ensure you are able to find a suitable puppy for your family.

11/25/2020

Kathy's Masks

08/25/2020

Our latest addition to our pack. Kiko

08/22/2020

05/14/2020

Kathy Blannin McKenzie began making masks after losing her job, they’ve now sold across North America

03/27/2020

Doing some training and need healthy treats? We have brought in lots to make sure you have what you need. Free Delivery on orders over $20. We accept EMT to keep us all safe.