Native Canine LLC

03/21/2023

🗣️ SC Animal Owners!!! WEDNESDAY MARCH 22 - SC Senate will vote on bill S.456 - a bill that strips animal owners of their all rights to their animals. I screenshot the entire email below. If you want this email forwarded to you, please pm me or comment here with your email address. The Subcommittee needs to hear our voices TODAY.

01/11/2023

I can't make it any more clear than this!?!?!??!
If you choose to ignore it and book anyway, well you've just wasted your own time because your appt is still going to be declined.
So don't even bother because you don't have an address to get service. 🤷🏼‍♀️

01/03/2023

Dear Clients,

If you want to keep your dog in a longer trim, you are going to have to brush their whole entire body, legs, belly, face, etc in order to do that.

My college classes start back next week (1/9) and it shortens my grooming schedule significantly. I will not have time to dematt a long coat. So unfortunately, if you can't keep your dog brushed between appts, then I'll have to take it as short as necessary to get under the matts, even if that means clipped to the skin.

If that's not an option, then you'll have to find another groomer. I hate to be this way but I'm keeping on 70 clients (90 dogs) and getting everyone in is going to be tight. I know there are going to be people who just need more than I can provide at this point... So please don't feel like you are going to hurt my feelings if you need to look elsewhere. I get it. And I'll be closing down salon in about two years any way. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 😭

Online scheduling is open thru May 12th and I will move that date further out once I have next semester's classes scheduled. You can log in on the new page very easily to see your appts. Click "My Bookings" and the system will prompt you for the cell phone number where you receive appt reminders.

I hope you all are having a great start to the new year and I hope to see you soon!
~April

01/01/2023

Online Booking is live again on main website - which has a totally new look!
Single page simplified:
NativeCanine.com

12/18/2022

06/21/2022

02/17/2022

Avoid these common mistakes that many well-meaning pet guardians make when preparing homemade pet food. ✖️✖️✖️

Learn how to prepare a nutritionally balanced diet for your pet in today’s free blog post: https://bit.ly/3uHJbQg

02/08/2022

ARE LAUNDRY CHEMICALS AFFECTING YOUR PETS’ SKIN & HEALTH?

If you wash your pet blankets and beds using popular fabric softeners and dryer sheets, that “just washed” fresh smell comes from chemicals called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that can negatively impact your pets’ health (coughing, rashy, itchy pets, anyone?).

Dr. Anne Steinmann’s UW-Seattle research team found more than 25 VOCs emitted from dryer vents using these products, including well-known respiratory irritants like Acetone, Formaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, but also Pentane (which causes skin rashes and upset stomach), Ethyl Acetate (on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list; causes anemia, changes in white blood cells and can damage the liver and kidneys), Benzyl Acetate (can be absorbed through the skin and is linked to pancreas problems) and Alpha-terpineol (causes headaches and nervous system disorders).

Our pets can do without having to breathe in these chemical residues or having to lay on them, so here’s our Forever Dog Tip of the day: replace chemical-laden fabric softeners with a non-toxic DIY option!

Recipe: Mix 6 cups white vinegar with 1 cup baking soda, let it fizz. When the fizz stops, pour mixture into a large glass container with a lid. Use 1 cup per load of laundry.

We highlight all of the of home chemical risks that can negatively impact your dog’s health in the The Forever Dog book, available now for pre-order by clicking here: https://foreverdog.com/about/ -window

01/29/2022

PROTECTING YOUR PUP'S HEART HEALTH!🫀

One of our favorite longevity foods we include in The Forever Dog book are pomegranates, particularly for your pup’s heart health.🐶🫀 Cardiac diseases are the second most prevalent cause of death for dogs.💔 Previous studies have highlighted that oxidative stress plays a major role in the development and progression of cardiovascular disease in dogs. And research has shown protecting cells from this oxidative stress can reduce the onset and progression of canine diseases such as heart failure, and cardiomyopathies.

Pomegranates are incredibly rich in polyphenols, containing higher levels than other fruit and three times more than red wine🍷 and green tea🍵. These powerful antioxidants protects cells from oxidative stress and damage. Rapidly absorbed by the body, the antioxidants in pomegranate also protect against cartilage deterioration and joint damage by blocking inflammatory enzymes.

In addition, pomegranates contain molecules called “elligantans,” which gut microbes🦠 convert to urolithin A. Urolithin A has been shown to regenerate defective mitochondria in worms - increasing their life span by more than 45%! Tests with rodents proved similar results, and early clinical trials reveal the same may hold true for humans (and presumably dogs too).

🐶You’d be surprised how many dogs will eat these tart, crunchy little ‘seeds’ mixed in with their food or as a treat. Feed about one teaspoon for every ten pounds of body weight.🥄

🎉Looking for more ways make your dog healthier in 2022? You can find more healthy food ideas and ways to freshen up your pet’s food, along with feeding guidelines in our book foreverdog.com

12/12/2021

‼️HEADS UP PET PARENTS‼️⚠️

The 2021 Irish Rover Dog Advent Calendar from Costco has been RECALLED!! Please do not feed your dogs these treats and please get a refund from Costco!⚠️

The item number is 2462182
https://www.costcuisine.com/post/costco-irish-rover-dog-advent-calendar-2021-review

12/08/2021

WHAT IF YOUR DOG COULD LIVE TO BE 27!? ❤️🐾

Sadly, only one out of a thousand dogs lives up to 21-25 years. The vast majority of dogs die younger from various diseases, many of which are outcomes of lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise. So when we set out to write The Forever Dog book, we wanted to know, “what do these long-lived dogs have in common?” 🐶🤔

One of the dogs we came across was Buksi, a 27-year old mixed-breed in Hungary!! Dr. Eniko Kubinyi, the head researcher of the Methuselah dog study, told us Buksi lived on a horse riding farm🐎 and led a “free life”, able to make choices based on preferences and wasn’t constantly restrained in his movement. Like many other long-lived dogs we came across, he consumed raw unprocessed foods, spent a great deal of time outdoors, and also had a rich social life - having daily contact with new people👧🏻👨🏼‍🦳👩🏼, horses🐴, as well as other dogs🐕.

Diet, exercise, stress and environmental factors all play a role in our pet's wellbeing and potentially lifespan.🧬 What are some of the changes you’ve made in your pet’s life after reading The Forever Dog? We’d love to hear your comments and takeaways below! 💬👇

You can read more about these long-lived dogs and our suggestions for what you can do to help maximize your dog’s health in our new book: ForeverDog.com

11/24/2021

Don't call me either because I'm not a vet. If your family can't refrain from feeding the pets, lock them up in another room ~ your choice if I meant the pets or the family.

10/21/2021

I'm putting this out in the public domain because I'm tired of being treated like s**t. And yes you can share that I said that.

Today I fired a client because the dog bit me, today, and bit my assistant on his last visit. The rest of the day, two of this clients family members harassed me via text messages because I refused to call them "to talk about it". I've had zero dealings with them. I do not know them. They threatened to leave me bad reviews on Google because I refused to finish grooming the dog. All the while they were referring to how I claim the dog is matted but their mother brushes the dog every day and loves it dearly.

They seem to completely forget the part where the dog has bitten two different people on two different occasions.

I let them both know that I would let other groomers in my area know they are leaving bad reviews and harassing ME because of THEIR biting matted dog.

That's only fair, isn't it?! If you are going to leave a business a one star review, surely the business should be able to warn others about your behavior as well. I sent them a screenshot of the post I made in my statewide groomer group, full names included. Suddenly I am "soiling their family name" because I'm telling my side of the story.

Ahhh.... Pot. Kettle.

Don't be a hypocrite, Karen. Don't expect to drag my name through the dirt then call me disrespectful when I tell others about you.

Brush your dog. And when someone says your dog is biting - has bitten two people - that's the part you should take to heart. That's the part you don't leave out.

I sure won't.

Your dog groomer has Facebook groups
Your hair stylist has Facebook groups
Your auto mechanic...
Your esthetician...
Your hvac tech...
Your landscaper /lawn guy...
Your pool guy...
Everyone who provides a service has a dedicated Facebook group to talk about how good you are as a client. And how bad.

The service industry is tired. Quit treating us like we aren't human and take responsibility for your own behavior. We've had enough.

09/08/2021

Spartanburg - this is a wonderful Obedience class if your dog needs basic manners or just a refresher course! I have been a member for about five years and absolutely enjoy being a part of this AKC club. Class starts next week! Reach out to me if you would like more info. It's not just for purebreds - any dog can participate!!!

07/28/2021

Please share. You might change someone's mind.
◾"According to a study conducted over a 6 year period at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, exposure to lawn pesticides, specifically those applied by professional lawn care companies, raised the risk of canine malignant lymphoma (CML) by as much as 70%
Dogs at highest risk for acquiring CML were over 50 pounds and living in homes where pesticides and herbicides were professionally applied, as well as homes where owners used lawn care products containing insect growth regulators, aka chemical killing agents.
Another study performed at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Purdue University concluded certain garden and lawn chemicals are linked to canine bladder cancer, including common herbicides containing 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxypropionic acid (MCPP) and/or dicamba."
◾Another article HERE: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/dogs-early-warning-systems-toxic-chemical-exposure?fbclid=IwAR3F6ZFlDv6lFYKXQr55EQR4DuNw-8wdrZUPhezvm-6SgcTRbh4GHpiyXJs
◾LINK TO TUFTS STUDY HERE: https://news.vet.tufts.edu/tag/pesticides/?fbclid=IwAR0NckZ-AkNpq8SysCNLU9PSOGkZEde54oOkxhGANVddL2TOaXWkJCgx2z4
◾LINK TO PERDUE STUDY: https://www.purdue.edu/uns/html4ever/2004/040419.Glickman.scotties.html?fbclid=IwAR0o51x1pAEtoRFb2XpESevTG9caL4oVDxLSZ9qTJXGIaYzSkyVEPnq7H98

07/15/2021

I'm having an online Pampered Chef party July 16-22 Comment for invite to the FB group to win prizes! Order here:
bit.ly/July1622

07/11/2021

Easy Peasy recipes to keep your dogs cool and you can eat them too!!!

Is your pup in need of a cool, refreshing treat? Look no further!

07/01/2021

04/17/2021

Munchkin' Munchies is not only a dog treat business but it is a BLACK OWNED dog treat business. We take pride in all of our treats as they are all homemade and made to order for your fur-baby.

Shop Munchkin’ Munchies for your healthy delicious dog treats 💜🐶

03/27/2021

UPDATE - K9! FOUND - BOLO for a lost service K9 in the Boiling Springs area (off Old Furnace Rd)....call 864-590-7662 if you locate her.....Please note, we only know what's in the poster.....we noticed this on Facebook and decided to create a quick poster

03/11/2021

In case you need proof that this is a relaxing atmosphere... 😴

03/03/2021

If you're using Seresto Collars, especially in smaller pets, you need to read this and make a decision for yourself and your pet.

Since Seresto pet collars were introduced, the EPA has received more than 75,000 reports related to the collars, including 907 involving human harm.

01/24/2021

Sasha, a , after her full groom.

01/19/2021

Junior, a Shih-tzu, after his haircut.