πββοΈ You can catch Ava workin' on her fitness in her private enrichment time during her daycare days with us.
Today she practiced Figure 8s. This is a great well-rounded exercise to support the spine and legs. Maintaining flexibility and muscle strength is so important for our dogs to live long, healthy lives.
π Great job, Ava!
βοΈReunionβοΈ
This is Reggie, LeAnn's daycare heart dog, last August he had to quit daycare due to a family emergency. I was so excited when his mom called to return this week because I knew how special him and LeAnn's bond was. I was even more excited to get to capture their reunion this morning.
π Moments like these are why we love our jobs so much.
π Welcome back, Reggie!
βοΈSloppy sits βοΈ
π€― Did you know that posture and symmetry in dogs is just as important as it is in humans? A consistent sloppy sit can be an indicator of pain, weakness, or dysfunction. In a normal musculoskeletalΒ system, a dog should be able to sit and maintain proper form when asked; however, they are free to relax and sit how they like in their own time.
π If you notice that your dog is incapable of sitting squarely, it may be a good time to have your veterinarianΒ take a look.Β Β
πββοΈ As appeoved by Lyla's vet, she is currently participating in our Daycare Hybrid program with Canine Conditioning Coach, Mikayla, to work on building strength in her hind legs to stabilize her knees,Β build core strength, and aid in her weight loss journey.Β Β
πͺ Today we are using the "sits" as an observational tool to see how her body is moving.Β Check out how her hind limb position corrects and her body gains more symmetry when using a narrow platform.
π If you want to work on a more square sit with your own dog, try using a narrow platform and start with 3-10 reps.
βοΈ We've been having too much fun the last couple of weeks.
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πΆ Bubs is showing off our Daycare Hybrid program today.
πHis morning has consisted of π
β’ Group play with his friends including group training, playing in the hose, sniffing sensory yard plants, bubbles, swimming, and more.
β’ Private, one-on-one training where he worked on sit, down, stays, recall, and the leave it cue.
β’ Private training with one other daycare Hybrid dog so they can both practice their on/off switch. This means playing then coming out of play to engage with their daycare coach when needed.
β’ Private puzzle session - today Bubs did an IQ ball and a snuffle ball.
β’ Frozen kong during his kenneled rest periods.
π He's finishing his day off with more play, sensory experiences, and group training.
Now taking new Daycare Hybrid guests: https://www.fetchingpetcompany.com/daycareintake
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π¦ In honor of National Backyard Day, we wanted to highlight our sensory yard again.
π±"What is a sensory garden? A sensory garden is a garden taken to the next level. It amplifies every sense β touch, taste, sound, smell, and sight β to increase your dogβs sense of play, exploration, and relaxation."
In our backyard, you can find:
β’ A large and small pool
β’ Dog safe herbs and plants that offer different tastes, smells, and textures
β’ Different textured stones, climbing rocks, and climbing logs.
β’ Tiered levels
β’ Sandbox for digging
β’ Different smells that we put down like wild animal pee scent and quail scent.
β’ Bubbles
β’ Toys
π Happy National Backyard!
π This week for the @thedoggurus Daycare Games competition, we are competing in door manners!
π§ LeAnn is seriously one of the most educated and consistent daycare coaches around. Way to go!
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π€― Here's a sneak peak of two of our Wednesday groups today.
Today's special activities were:
π Pee and quail scented blankets
βοΈ Frozen kongs and treat dispensing toys
π€― Group training for the @thedoggurus daycare games sit stay challenge
βοΈThe third group got to do all of this as well but were busy meeting a new friend today so they needed our undivided attention.
βοΈ This week's activities are:
β’ Frozen bowls filled with peanut butter treats and raw coated kibble
β’ Indoor sensory room filled with different smelling scent tins, sensory floor mats, Bob Ross, fake dogs, music, wobbly surfaces and more.
β’ Body awareness group training
β’ Regular outdoor sensory yard
π Here's a video of our Tuesday dogs demonstrating the indoor sensory items!
𫧠Last week's bubble party was the best!
#dogslife #dogdaycare #dogenrichment
π Here's a very small sneak peak of this week's group activity - our 2024 BALL DROP!
π Full video reel will be posted at the end of the week.
π POV: You're a little nervous to get groomed but then your favorite FPC team member, LeAnn, walks out.
β€οΈ We are so sad the cameras didn't catch more of this cute interaction but we love that the dogs love us as much as we love them so we had to post anyway.
π€ Charlie enjoying her Oldies Package today to help ease her itchy, hot skin. Mobility Mud is infused with peppermint and menthol for penetrating pain relief. Menthol is a local anesthetic that simulates nerve receptors in the skin to relieve pain and instantly stop itching. After feeling cooled down from the mud bath, the body restores homeostasis naturally by circulating and generating itβs own heat. This treatment gets the blood flowing and flushes the toxins. Fantastic for arthritis, joint pain, itchy skin, sore muscles, and more.
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πΆ It's a Shaggy type of morning in here today.
Happy Wednesday!