Whoodles, LLC

11/23/2024

Seems everyone loves their breed. One particular breed just suits who you are. That doesn’t exclude mixes. Some just gravitate toward the Heinz 57 rescue! Sometimes Chow chows get a bad rap. There are groomers who wont touch them! But Sami is owned by Chow fanatics! She has earned her Canine Good Citizen Titlle, her Advanced Community Title, and her Urban Canine TItle. Her two sibling chows , Mac and Bailey are just as sweet. Make no mistake her parents have worked hard and invested in her training for two years. She is a peach! We love you Sami!

11/22/2024

Thanksgiving is oh so close and Whoodles will be closed from Wednesday,November 27 - Monday, December 2!!! Just a reminder to be very careful about sharing Thanksgiving faire with your dog as some of the herbs are quite toxic like sage!!! It might be better to offer a special safe treat such as Yak chew! Emma Francis loves hers!!!

11/13/2024

WE ALWAYS WORRY ABOUT OUR FOOD CLIENTS WHEN WE TAKE A COUPLE OF DAYS! PLEASE CHECK YOUR SUPPLY. ANY SPECIAL ORDERS SHOULD BE MADE THIS WEEK OR NEXT. WE WILL NOT BE ORDERING THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING SINCE WE WON’T BE HERE TO RECEIVE IT! HAPPY THANKS GIVING A LITTLE EARLY!!!! WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR YOU!

11/10/2024

Congratulations (left to right) Ollie, Freya,Coca, Sami, Harvey, Coco, Wrennie, Gus, Chunk and missing from the pic (Cosmo and Lady)!!These are Whoodles Super dogs! They have earned their AKC Canine Good Citizen, the Advanced Community Canine, and Urban Canine awards. They ALL loose leash walk beautifully in any environment! They have long sit-stays! They can ride elevators, trains and buses! They behave in public parks, out on trails, in stores and in restaurants! They can scale any obstacle we put in front of them. Why? Because their owners love them and have consistently and patiently applied positive training principles over the long haul! They are not perfect dogs. We all have a good laugh when things don’t go perfectly! We enjoy the process! We at Whoodles could not be more proud of this group of dogs and their parents!

11/01/2024

My portrait of Rory, my soulmate!! I did not start formal training with him until he was almost three years old. Not really what I would recommend. My point is it’s not too late!! He LOVED Tuesday evenings when I took him to class as I was interning! With gentle consistency, he learned to totally trust me. He developed a SIT-STAY of a 200 yards in the woods, and a RECALL from that distance as well. He wasn’t perfect; I had to be careful when encountering certain types of dogs! But, as long as I was present, he trusted me and remained completely focused on me. He continued to learn and grow until he was about twelve. I cannot encourage people enough to pursue formal training, even if you really know what you are doing. Setting time aside each week builds your bond and holds you accountable! There is soooo much to learn with regard to incorporating this species into our lives!

10/21/2024

More integrity in this man’s pinky than most have in their whole being! Let’s see what’s coming!!!!

Psst …. the Annamaet team has some really exciting news coming soon …. Any guesses what it may be? 😉

10/20/2024

We have been sharing this information for many years!!! There are so many wonderful alternatives! Milkbones, Pupperoni, Beggin’ Strips. We won’t even allow these in our training classes! They are egregious!

09/21/2024

Sooo we’re on an epic adventure when Taryn and Gerard pull out comb and brush from their packs and begin a little soothing grooming session… no wonder Cosmo is never matted when I groom him!!!!!

09/21/2024

I do not think we have ever seen a group of people work harder than this one!! We are exceedingly proud of them. They can take their dogs anywhere and do anything with them. Graduation & Awards ceremony for this class is next week!

08/18/2024

08/17/2024

This is hands down our favorite rescue! They operate with the utmost integrity! They love animals! And they love/care greatly about people! They are not about money (although they sure could use any dime you could spare); they are not political. They are about doing everything they humanly can do to save a kitty, dog or sometimes duck!!! They make absolute certain that every possible health issue is taken care of before adopting. They also are THE most phenomenal at matching dogs, cats with the right people and taking care of the humans! I have seen human hearts broken from enduring the application process with MANY other rescues. The Safe Cat Network is not only safe for animals, but hooomans tooo!

08/09/2024

Whoodles will close at 3:00 today!

07/27/2024

I felt like a pig in Clover today! A dozen dogs and pet parents have worked so diligently that they can take them anywhere!!! All can loose/leash walk beautifully pretty much anywhere! The owners know exactly how to walk past an unruly dog, down a busy city street, past bicycles, and strollers, and children! They hike in the woods with a large group of dogs peacefully! John Sielski and I are soooo proud of you all! Make no mistake ! These pet parents have worked diligently for over a year. Some are into their second year of training!! Lady , the cocker had been working and learning new skills for almost ten years!!! Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks!

04/17/2024

We have been sharing this for years. So many times, people come in certain that they need to change their dog’s food. We hear, “We,ve tried EVERYTHING!”
Dryer sheets,fabric, softeners, strong detergents, harsh floor cleaners, carpet deodorizers, plug-ins, candles etc. wreak havoc on our dogs. We have seen horrible skin/ear issues totally resolved by eliminating these products and switching to simple non-toxic unscented ones.
Lawn chemicals can also be problematic. We’ve seen pretty badly burned feet for the sake of greener grass! Another big culprit , harder to change, is old carpet likely to be infested with dust mites. Our dogs spend their lives on our floors where the build-up of chemicals can truly assault their systems. I think all these things are way more likely to cause problems than chicken!

The average American family washes about eighty pounds of laundry A WEEK, and if you're using conventional products, the toxins from your laundry spill into the water🌊 and move into the air, both in and outside the home.😿

If you use dryer sheets, fabric softeners or even those popular fabric deodorizing sprays on your pet's bed and blankets, the "fresh scent" they leave on your laundry is actually a result of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and acetone.😳 VOCs can cause skin irritation, respiratory issues, and organ damage. Researchers have identified 25 different VOCs emitted from dryer vents when these products are used.💨

But fear not! You can create non-toxic laundry options that are safe for you, your pets and the environment.🐶🐱🏡 Join us today for a live demonstration in the The Forever Dog Learning Lab at 5pm ET, where we'll show you how to make your own pet-safe laundry detergent, dryer sheets and fabric deodorizer. Say goodbye to harmful chemicals and hello to a healthier home for you and your beloveds.🙌 foreverdoglife.com

04/14/2024

One of the sweetest highlights of my week is visiting the residents at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Rory and Cooper (RIP) and Bodhi and Coco have been regular visitors for quite some time. We just love working with the dedicated staff and have enjoyed visiting many of the residents for seversal years. We always leave with full hearts.

04/08/2024

When a client comes in and says, “Have you ever heard of ____?” We listen! Thank you Felicia and Brinkley for bringing BowWow Labs to our attention! We researched the company thoroughly! We tested many of their products! They are absolutely fantastic! The Bow Wow Buddy holds bully sticks securely and makes them infinitely safer. That last inch stays put, so it’s no longer a choking hazard!!! We’re fully stocked ! Thank you again Brinkley and Felicia!!!