Canine Country

Canine Country boarding and training Welcome to a place where every dog has the space and the nurturing to have fun and learn -- welcome to Canine Country.
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As dog lovers ourselves, we believe pups should have plenty of room to play. That's why, when you bring your furry friend to our place for boarding, grooming, or training, you'll find 27 acres of pasture, woods, and streams they can call "home" for however long they stay. And with our activity packages to keep your pet engaged and well-exercised, we know your pet will love staying with us as much as we love having them!

08/30/2024

September is only a couple of days away - time is flying! The holidays will be here before you know it, so make sure to make your pet’s holiday reservations with us soon! Don’t forget, we board both dogs and cats!

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“The smallest feline is a masterpiece.” - Leonardo da Vinci
08/27/2024

“The smallest feline is a masterpiece.” - Leonardo da Vinci

Tell us your pet’s actual name, then all the other names you call them!
08/22/2024

Tell us your pet’s actual name, then all the other names you call them!

08/22/2024

Pawprints Agility Club will be hosting an agility trial at Canine Country in Greenwood on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This trial will offer only Starters and Advanced courses. It is an opportunity for novice dogs and new handlers to get in the ring and try out your training. The link for the entry form is below. I hope you'll join us.

Did you know that dogs are the most diverse mammals on earth? There are dogs of wildly varying sizes, body types, coat t...
08/21/2024

Did you know that dogs are the most diverse mammals on earth? There are dogs of wildly varying sizes, body types, coat textures and colors, and behaviors. Scientists have discovered this diversity is due to a fairly small number of genes that make huge differences in their looks. For example, 90% of all dog coat types are determined by just three genes, and surprisingly few genes control a dog’s size, nose length, and even ear shape!

Today is National Relaxation Day! If you need help relaxing, think like a cat - lay in the sun, eat snacks, snooze, mayb...
08/16/2024

Today is National Relaxation Day! If you need help relaxing, think like a cat - lay in the sun, eat snacks, snooze, maybe play a little bit, but mostly lay around!

August is NATIONAL DOG MONTH! Tell us why having a dog is the best in the comments!
08/14/2024

August is NATIONAL DOG MONTH! Tell us why having a dog is the best in the comments!

08/13/2024

A few weeks ago I posted that we were transitioning from a hardwired landline to internet based. I had been reluctant to do this because my former internet provider has not been particularly reliable and of course I always want my customers to be able to reach me. AT&T offered the service for my landline. They provided the equipment for free. The setup part that I had to do was very easy. The phone call I had to make to complete the transaction was as easy as I could have hoped for. AT&T's equipment has a built-in battery backup. If we lose power but still have an AT&T signal then we still have phone service. I have the ability to connect that to my Starlink router. I think this would improve my chances of not losing internet service but so far so good. I'm not necessarily pushing AT&T service but they did a great job with this. By the way switching from a landline to internet based is saving me about $65 a month. Always nice for a small business.

Catherine Allred

08/08/2024

We hope you had a great first day back at school, Bossier and Caddo Parish!

Today is National Fresh Breath Day! It’s a good day to talk about oral hygiene for dogs. Just like your teeth need regul...
08/06/2024

Today is National Fresh Breath Day! It’s a good day to talk about oral hygiene for dogs. Just like your teeth need regular upkeep for your health, your dog’s teeth need regular care, too! Brushing your dog’s teeth with a toothpaste made for dogs as often as you can manage is beneficial between professional cleanings, plus giving them dog dental treats or dog chew toys, which can help scrape off plaque.

What’s your pet’s favorite toy?
08/02/2024

What’s your pet’s favorite toy?

07/30/2024

Good afternoon friends,

For some reason today I was reminded that I am nearing 9 years here at Canine Country. I try to say this often but we do consider it a privilege to care for your pets. Today I'm thinking of all of the moments that we have shared with our customers, good and bad. Welcomed a puppy to board with us. Your family events; weddings, graduations. I have stood in my office and hugged and cried with a customer who is going through a difficult time with health or family. I stood on my porch on a Monday morning with the bear of a man and we cried big tears over the loss of his best buddy. You can't spend almost nine years and build relationships and not have feelings. I'm sometimes reluctant to ask when a customer makes a reservation for one dog when previously it was two. Sometimes we know when a pup leaves us that it will probably be the last time, but it still hurts. We have to be a business (my bank likes it that way😃), but we can do it with compassion. As I am currently experiencing a small health problem, I am reminded that we all get by with the grace we didn't earn and the goodness of others. Thank you again for your trust. Not sure our 9 year anniversary will be a big celebration, but I do know we wouldn't be here without you. Much love and grace to you today.

Catherine Allred
Owner

07/26/2024

It’s National Chili Dog Day today! Tell your pups not to worry - different kind of dog!

07/23/2024

What’s your favorite way to cool off in the summer? Jumping in a pool? A popsicle? Or just staying in the A/C?

07/23/2024

Save the date! Pawprints Agility will be holding a starter/adv agility trial on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Canine Country. Always wanted to try USDAA? Have a baby dog you want to get in the ring? Great day for it. The premium is not quite ready but soon. I hope you'll join us.

Today is Get to Know Your Customers Day! Tell us a fun fact about you!
07/19/2024

Today is Get to Know Your Customers Day! Tell us a fun fact about you!

07/18/2024

We hope that everyone that visits Canine Country and boards their pets with us recognizes how much we love what we do. Pardon us though, while we share a bit of praise . . . a comment shared on the Square website. Thank you for the kind words.

We have boarded our dogs at Canine Country since October 2015 when Catherine Allred became the new owner. We were out of town when she took ownership. We met Catherine for the first time when we picked up Luke, our border collie. We were so impressed with Catherine and her employees. Since then we never boarded our dogs anywhere else. Catherine and her employees are well trained to handle any type of situation. The place is immaculate, has air conditioned kennels and offers a variety of other services. Our family loves Canine Country. I would give Canine Country 10 stars if I could. Thank you for being here for all of us!

It is officially HOT out there, so it’s a great time for another reminder that pavement that is too hot for your bare fe...
07/17/2024

It is officially HOT out there, so it’s a great time for another reminder that pavement that is too hot for your bare feet is also too hot for your pet’s paws! Avoid walking on hot surfaces in the summer, like cement, asphalt, metal, or sand, and try to stay where your dog can walk and play on grass. Take them out early in the morning or late in the evening when it’s cooler, and if you must walk on a hot surface, invest in a stroller or footwear for your dog. In a pinch, you can also just pick them up - if they’re small enough for you to carry over the hot surface, that is!

July 11th is All-American Pet Photo Day! Show us your favorite photo of your pet!
07/12/2024

July 11th is All-American Pet Photo Day! Show us your favorite photo of your pet!

07/11/2024

UPDATE: this coming Friday is supposed to be the big day when we switch our phone service from landline to internet based. Kind of excited to think of stepping up our game a little bit. Supposed to make the switch about 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Please remember if you experience any problem contacting us via phone you can always reach out here on our page.

I think most people will agree that change can be hard. It can be good but it can still be hard. I'm taking a leap and transferring our landline service to internet based. Decided to take the easy route and utilize the offer that AT&T has made available called AT&T advanced. It sounded wonderful until I actually had to call and order it. Sometimes rather painful as you listen to someone read their spiel to you. Also a little frustrating as you cannot ask questions during their message as they are reading and they can't provide a response. I think this will be a good thing. Many of you are shaking your head that I haven't already made the transition to internet based phone service but out in the country internet service is just not always reliable and no one wants their customers unable to contact them during times of Internet service interruption. So after my big long story, I'm asking for your patience. Nothing should change before next Friday, July 19th and then it should be interesting. Please feel free to contact us here on facebook. I'm very quick to respond. If you've had any personal experience with the AT&T Advanced service I would love to hear it.

07/10/2024

Canine Country has a dial tone but that's not quite the same as having phone service sometimes. Still lots of static and noise on the line but we're doing our best. I anticipate that will improve over the next 24 to 48 hours. Our next step is to finally transition to an internet phone line. Since switching to starlink several months ago we've been very happy with the quality of their service and think that we can support good telephone communication. Looking forward to the change. Please know you can always contact us here on Facebook.

07/09/2024

July is National Blueberry Month! Celebrate by going berry-picking, baking blueberry cobbler, or just popping a handful in your mouth - you can throw a few fresh blueberries to your pups while you’re at it!

07/09/2024

We hope everyone is safe and sound after the storm yesterday. It looks like our only casualty is that our phone service is down this morning. If you need to contact us please send us a message here on Facebook and otherwise we'll keep our fingers crossed that service is restored promptly.

All the pups agreed, we have to make another batch of treats for tomorrow. Yummy and healthy!
07/04/2024

All the pups agreed, we have to make another batch of treats for tomorrow. Yummy and healthy!

Getting ready for the heat; frozen yogurt, blueberries and raspberries. Perfect way to cool off a pup in the hot aftern...
07/04/2024

Getting ready for the heat; frozen yogurt, blueberries and raspberries. Perfect way to cool off a pup in the hot afternoon. We hope everyone has a safe and fun July 4th holiday in the company of friends and family.

07/03/2024

In anticipation of a very exciting family event, Canine Country will be closing the office at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) instead of our usual noon closure. Our employees will be here caring for our guests as usual but we will not be accepting drop offs or pickups. We will resume our usual afternoon office hours from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Catherine Allred

We are so pleased to be a part of this event at the Rose Center. Hope to see you there.
07/01/2024

We are so pleased to be a part of this event at the Rose Center. Hope to see you there.

Big thank you to all of our sponsors who are supporting the Red, White and Blooms: Celebrating America in America’s Rose Garden. 🇺🇸🌹

Sponsors:
Greenwood Farmers Market
Canine Country
John & Josephine Robinson
Carr, Riggs & Ingram
Watts Mitton Team at Morgan Stanley

👉 RSVP for the event and find more info here: https://bit.ly/4eunzvs

“Home is where the dog runs to greet you.” -Unknown
06/27/2024

“Home is where the dog runs to greet you.” -Unknown

06/25/2024
Today is the first official day of summer and the longest day of the year! Enjoy the extra-long stretch of sunlight (eve...
06/20/2024

Today is the first official day of summer and the longest day of the year! Enjoy the extra-long stretch of sunlight (even if it’s hard to enjoy the long stretch of heat)!

Address

9525 Locust Hill Rd
Greenwood, LA
71033

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 12pm
4:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 12pm
4:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 12pm
4:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 12pm
4:30pm - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 12pm
4:30pm - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 9am
4:30pm - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 9am
4:30pm - 6pm

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+13189385114

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Happy Friday! We hope you’re having a great day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the stupendous moms! 🩷🌷🌹🌼

Happy National High Five Day! ✋

Who watched the eclipse yesterday? Did anyone travel to see totality? Pretty amazing! 🌞🌝

Now that it’s officially springtime, here are some helpful reminders for making sure your pet is as safe, happy, and healthy as can be this season! Warmer weather means MORE BUGS, so make sure your pet is properly treated for heartworm prevention and flea and tick control. Pets can also have seasonal allergies just like us, so if you notice increased sneezing, itching, or sniffling, take your pet to the vet to get checked out. Be mindful of other springtime hazards, like cleaning products, Easter candy and decor, toxic plants, and gardening supplies.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Paw Prints Agility Club is hosting an agility trial at the G.R.E.A.T. arena in Greenwood. You'll get to see some very talented dogs and handlers. Starts around 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday and runs until 3:00 or 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon. Different breeds, short and tall, lots of fun. Just a sample video.

AKC Fetch . . the most fun you and your dog can have with their favorite ball or toy. On Saturday, March 23rd, Canine Country will be hosting an Introduction to AKC Fetch. The course will be set up for novice and intermediate. We will review the basic rules for the beginning levels. Then we will do some real Fetch. We will start at 10 am and run until 1 pm. That should give everyone a couple of rounds with their dogs. I've attached a video. Sorry about the background noise. Fetch is a very easy sport to play. You'll need to bring your dog's favorite ball or toy, water for both of you and a chair for yourself. Questions? Please ask. I'll be posting more tips this week.

Happy Pi Day! What’s your favorite kind of pie? Or, what’s your favorite digit of pi? 😆🥧

We hope you have a great spring break, Shreveport/Bossier kiddos!

This weekend, it’s time to spring forward! We know your phones automatically set themselves an hour ahead, but don’t forget to go to sleep a little earlier! ⏰

Tuesday was Galentine’s Day and Mardi Gras, and yesterday was Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday! It’s been a busy week! Have you done anything special to celebrate?

“It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that counts - it’s who’s around it.”

It's almost October! Who else is ready for spooky season?

Happy Father’s Day, dads! We hope you have a chill day!

School’s out for summer! Happy last day of school! 🌞🎉

Allergy season is still going strong, and your pet might be feeling it as much as you! Allergic reactions in dogs and cats can cause itching, sniffling, and sneezing. If you suspect your pet has a springtime allergy, talk to your vet about ways to ease the sneezes!

Did you know that cats sleep an average of 15 hours a day?! Must be nice.

Summer will be here before you know it. Go ahead and book your pet’s summer staycation with us today!

Looks rainy for the next few days, but you know what they say - April showers bring May flowers! 🌧🌷

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Welcome to a place where every dog has the space and the nurturing to have fun and learn -- welcome to Canine Country. As dog lovers ourselves, we believe pups should have plenty of room to play. That's why, when you bring your furry friend to our place for boarding, grooming, or training, you'll find 27 acres of pasture, woods, and streams they can call "home" for however long they stay. And with our activity packages to keep your pet engaged and well-exercised, we know your pet will love staying with us as much as we love having them!