🎃👻🧙🏼♀️ ITS SPOOKY SEASON! 🧙🏼♀️👻🎃
It’s time for our long awaited HALLOWEEN PICTURE DAY! Tuesday, October 13th!
All daycare dogs must be checked in by 11am in order to participate in picture day! (All boarding dogs will have their pictures taken as well). You can bring your own costumes, or we have some too!
Give us a call or send us email to reserve your spot today!! 💜🤍🧡
Today is one of our most favorite days EVER because it’s #WorldSmileDay! To help us celebrate, these Happy Campers wanted to show you their best smiling faces! 😃
Our best boy, Ollie is celebrating this weekend! His paw-rents are getting married!! 🍾 He’s also moving, so it’s his last stay with us. 😭 But don’t worry, we are gonna play hard and make it the best weekend!! You’ve got a special place in our hearts, Oliver, you’re definitely one of a kind. 🤪
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September 30 at 2:40 PM ·
Pumpkin spice and everything nice! As we welcome in the cooler weather, let's also welcome in these super cool new Campers for the month of September!
In honor of National Homemade Cookie Day AND the #fall season, here is an easy and delicious recipe for soft pumpkin dog treats: reptn.co/7dMAAHbAAMB
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National Homemade Cookie Day: Pumpkin Dog Treat Edition
Don’t leave your pup in the dark! 🎃 This Halloween, treat your doggo to a playcation at Camp Bow Wow, where pups play all day with furry friends then snooze the night away in their own comfy Cabin. Book today at http://www.campbowwow.com/coppell
Need to focus on work or finishing up that home project? Treat your pup to Camp! They’ll have a blast in our safe and fun environment, so you can focus on the task at hand.
🧙🎃 Ghouls, goblins, witches and warlocks! 🎃🧙
Come one and all! Picture Day is TUESDAY! Make a reservation now! 🐾
After YEARS of failed attempts, I finally captured a picture of the ever elusive Ralph with his ears up! 😍🤗
Who else can relate? 😂
Saturdays are for the pups! (If we’re being honest, that’s every day 😊)
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Camp Bow Wow Coppell added 90 new photos.
October 14 at 8:40 PM ·
No trick-or-treating, but lots of fun dressing up the pups for their annual Camp Bow Wow Halloween picture!
Please DO SHARE the picture of your pup, we could all use a smile!
You can download your pup's photograph from this link through 12/31/2020: https://www.pennywhistlephotography.com/proofing/camp-bow-wow-coppell-2020
Paws up for the emergency nurses out there! We appreciate everything you do for our community and beyond! ❤️
If you were born approximately between September 22nd-October 22nd, your zodiac sign is a Libra ♎ with character traits that closely match a Newfoundland. If you're a Libra, do these traits sound familiar? #zodiacspiritdog
Camden paid a visit to the photographer (our trainer Tracy) before having his picture taken. It’s their ritual; a little snuggle time before he smiles for the camera. ❤️
Let’s get a little interactive, shall we? We wanna know your pup’s secret. 🐶 Tell us in the comments below for a chance to be featured!
Are you a fan of Basset Hounds? If so, show us your pics! (But also, how cute are these snuggly siblings?!)
True or false? #proudpetparentsunite
Whether you have guests in town, are planning a road trip, or simply want a pet parents' night off, we've got you covered! As dog lovers ourselves, we take your pup’s care very seriously. That’s why we think of ourselves as so much more than a dog boarding service. Learn more at http://www.campbowwow.com/coppell
If you were born approximately between October 22nd-November 22nd, your zodiac sign is a Scorpio ♏ with character traits that closely match a Dalmatian. If you're a Scorpio, do these traits sound familiar? #zodiacspiritdog
Because we could all use some Saturday smiles and silliness.🤪
Stay safe, fur-ends, and full disclosure, your pups are safe from the virus. 😉
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Yesterday at 2:09 PM ·
Goblins, ghosts, witches and ghouls aren't as spooky COOL as our new Campers for the month of October!
Are you hosting or enjoying a long weekend getaway this Thanksgiving? 🦃 Because we fill up quickly, we encourage pet parents to reserve their pup's spot as soon as possible. Book now at http://www.campbowwow.com/coppell
The “telltail” sign that winter is coming… #fallback
OH MY ZIPPY PAWS! 🙌🏼
We’ve got a whole new retail rack full of Zippy Paws toys! Check them out next time you’re at Camp! 🐶
We hope everyone has a spooktacular (and safe) #Halloween! 🎃 👻
This is one 'Spaw' deal you don't want to miss!
🐾FOR ONE WEEK ONLY!🐾
❤️Friday November 27th through Friday December 4th!!❤️
Any pup who gets a bath can also receive HALF OFF a nail trim!
Ask the front desk for more de-tails! 🤪
Smile! Tomorrow is #WorldKindnessDay 😃 Don’t forget to treat your pup to something special!
Make your dog’s day go from ruff to fun at Camp Bow Wow’s playcation destination! You’ll get things done and they’ll have a ball romping around with their furry friends while Certified Camp Counselors® give them lots of TLC. Book today (972) 393-2267
Thanksgiving is right away the corner! Book your pup’s stay at Camp for a stress-free holiday that you can both enjoy. Your pup will dig our spacious play yards, cozy Cabins, and loving Certified Camp Counselors®. Reserve today at (972) 393-2267
Life lesson: learn to clean up your own messes. 🤣🤣
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Calling all adventure pups and pet parents! Do you want to win a FREE year of Camp Bow Wow services? From now until Dec. 19th, show us your most favorite adventure that you have taken together for the chance to win! Fetch the details at campbowwow.com/the-pack
Has this happened to anyone else? 🙃
With Thanksgiving almost here, we wanna know your dog’s funniest confession (Turkey Day edition! 😜) Tell us in the comments!
Are you a fan of Dachshunds? If so, show us your pics! 🐾
It's Santa Paws time, with a little Texas twang. 😉
Happy Thanksgiving from our Pack to yours! 🐾
We feel this on a whole other level these days. Anyone else? #snuggleseason
Well, I guess some life lessons are harder to learn. 🤷🏻♀️
Hence why our pup responds to “crumb collector” now 🤣. In all seriousness though, get the full scoop and learn more about toxic Thanksgiving Day foods for Fido at http://bit.ly/2qLx9Xo
Are you watching the new Amazon Original competition series The Pack on Prime Video? We can’t get enough of their adventures! Be sure to check it out and then show us your adventures with your pup for a chance to win free Camp services. Learn more: campbowwow.com/the-pack #ThePackTV
To celebrate the premiere of the Amazon Original competition series, The Pack, now on Prime Video, we want to see your best adventure memories with your pup. From now until Dec. 19, share a picture or a video of an adventure with your furry best friend for a chance to win a FREE year of Camp! To enter:
1. Follow @campbowwow
2. Post a video or photo of an adventure you shared with your pup
3. Tag #MyCamperAdventure and @CampBowWow
Fetch the official rules at www.campbowwow.com/the-pack
Gift your pup a holiday getaway at Camp! 🎁 Our overnight dog boarding services are safe, fun, and trustworthy. Your dog will enjoy a full day of play in our spacious play yards followed by a restful night’s sleep in their own comfy Cabin. Reserve today - we fill up quickly! http://www.campbowwow.com/coppell
🔴ONE 🐾 WEEK 🐾 ONLY!!🔴
Our Black Friday Special starts today!
From November 27th- December 4th receive HALF OFF a nail trim with the purchase of a bath! Give us a call, or shoot us an email if you have any questions, or want to take advantage of the fall-tastic good deal! 🤩
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Yeehaw! It was a Texas-style Santa picture day today so have fun looking for your little Buckaroo! Giddy up little doggy!
Please DO SHARE your pup having fun at Camp!
You can download your pup's image from this link through March 31, 2021:
https://www.pennywhistlephotography.com/proofing/camp-bow-wow-coppell-santa-2020
Going on an adventure with your pup can be an incredible experience for you both and help strengthen your bond, but proper preparation is key to a fun, safe and memorable time. We spoke with Nicole Ellis, CPDT-KA and Safety and Wellness Expert on Amazon Prime Video’s new original competition series, The Pack, to get her top tips for adventure preparedness. Get the scoop at https://bit.ly/adventure-preparation-for-fido #ThePackTV is available now on Prime Video.
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Adventure Preparation: Q&A with Nicole Ellis, CPDT-KA
🎅🏼SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN🎅🏼
🌟Tomorrow at Camp🌟
Drop off your camper by 11am to get their picture taken with Santa! Don’t let your pup miss their last chance to get off the naughty list 🐶✅
Happy Howl-idays from CBW Coppell ❤️🐾💚
Calling all adventurous pet parents! Do you want to win a FREE year of Camp Bow Wow services? From now until Dec. 19th, show us your most favorite adventure with your furry best friend for a chance to win! Get the d-tails at www.campbowwow.com/the-pack and check out the Amazon Original series, The Pack, for more adventures! #ThePackTV is now on Prime Video.
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December 6 at 9:56 AM ·
Santa Paws, is that you?! 🤣 Who else is anxiously awaiting the big guy?! 🎅🏼❤️
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We LOVE Epic Animal Rescue!!’
Epic Animal Rescue
December 12 at 11:13 AM ·
We have SEVERAL dogs being rescued by Epic today from Henderson, TX!
An important part of rescue is TRANSPORT! We are so grateful for our transporters who volunteer to get dogs from more rural areas here to the DFW area!
#thisisepic #rescuedogs
Going on an adventure with your pup can be an incredible experience for you both and help strengthen your bond, but proper preparation is key to a fun, safe and memorable time. We spoke with Nicole Ellis, CPDT-KA and Safety and Wellness Expert on Amazon Prime Video’s new original competition series, The Pack, to get her top tips for adventure preparedness. Get the scoop at https://bit.ly/adventure-preparation-for-fido #ThePackTV is available now on Prime Video.
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Adventure Preparation: Q&A with Nicole Ellis, CPDT-KA
We want to see your best adventure memories with your pup! TODAY is the last day to share a picture or a video of an adventure with your furry best friend for a chance to win a FREE year of Camp! To enter:
1. Follow @campbowwow
2. Post a video or photo of an adventure you shared with your pup
3. Tag #MyCamperAdventure and @CampBowWow
Fetch the official rules at www.campbowwow.com/the-pack
A happy, healthy, and safe dog is our top priority at Camp Bow Wow’s doggy day care. You can be confident knowing your dog will be well-cared for while they run, jump, and romp around in our play yards. Get the scoop and schedule your FREE first day at http://www.campbowwow.com/coppell
Have you and your pup gone on adventures? Let us know before tomorrow (Dec. 19) and you could win a FREE YEAR of Camp Bow Wow services! Learn how to enter at www.campbowwow.com/the-pack
Let’s help this baby find a forever home ❤️
Coppell Animal Services
December 6 at 12:58 PM ·
ADOPTED!!!
Poor Clifford has been in the shelter for 6 MONTHS waiting for his forever home 😢😢. He is a big sweetie with lots of love to give his new family. He is great with kids and people and loves playing with doggy toys. He is not good with other animals and would need to be in a one pet household. to adopt Clifford please call the shelter at 972-304-3515 to make an appointment.
Attention all pet parents! There are only 2 days left to enter our #MyCamperAdventure contest for your chance to win a FREE year of Camp Bow Wow services! To enter:
1. Follow @campbowwow
2. Post a video or photo of an adventure you shared with your pup
3. Tag #MyCamperAdventure and @CampBowWow
Fetch the official rules at www.campbowwow.com/the-pack
Did you hear?! From now until Dec. 19th, show us your most favorite adventure with your furry best friend for a chance to win a FREE YEAR of Camp Bow Wow services! To enter:
1. Follow @campbowwow
2. Post a video or photo of an adventure you shared with your pup
3. Tag #MyCamperAdventure and @CampBowWow
Fetch the official rules at www.campbowwow.com/the-pack
All tucked in and ready for Santa Paws!
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Queen Chloe Bell needs an extra lift sometimes. 🤷🏻♀️🤣
Tuesday Training Tips - 6 Helpful Christmas Safety Tips For Pet Owners
Before your family wakes up to see what trinkets Santa left under the tree Christmas morning, be sure that you have taken all of the proper precautions to keep your dogs and cats safe this holiday season.
While the holidays are fun for us humans, they can present a lot of dangers to our furry family members. Don’t let your Christmas get interrupted by a trip to the emergency vet!
Here are a few Christmas safety tips to help you keep your fur family safe this holiday.
1. Pet-Proof The Christmas Tree
Perhaps the epicenter of holiday danger for your pet is the Christmas tree. Failing to pet-proof the “O Tannenbaum” could result in upset stomachs, painful injuries, catastrophic veterinary bills, or even tragedy this Christmas season.
Pet parents should always observe dogs and cats around the tree at all times. If possible, set up your tree in a room that you can easily close off when you’re not home. Many pet owners also create a barrier using a plastic pen or baby gate so pets can’t access the tree.
Curious canines and felines will want to explore the odd tree that appeared in their living rooms. Dogs and cats are notorious for trying to jump onto—or even into—the tree, which could easily cause it to come crashing to the floor.
Make sure you anchor the tree securely to avoid a dangerous tree-tipping disaster. Check your tree stand daily to confirm that the eyebolts are still locking the tree in place.
For added security, anchor the tree to your ceiling with a ceiling hook and fishing line.
2. Beware Christmas Tree Water
Pet parents who bring live pines, spruces, and firs inside for Christmas should make sure the water reservoir inside of the tree stand is not easily accessible to dogs and cats. As the tree drinks water, it can release sometimes-toxic sap into the stand that smells tasty to pets.
Many fresh trees are also preserved with pesticides and fertilizer water additives, including aspirin. Aspirin can be fatal for cats because they lack a necessary protein in their livers to break down the drug. While veterinarians occasionally prescribe aspirin for dogs to treat various conditions, too much can prove deadly.
Block access to the tree stand by thoroughly covering it with aluminum foil and a well-wrapped tree skirt.
3. Be Careful With Christmas Lights
All the lights and baubles you use to adorn your Christmas tree and your home sure are pretty, but they can pose a real threat to your pet. Veterinarians say pets can easily die from electrocution, internal injuries, or intestinal blockage after enjoying a decorative snack.
Be sure you fasten holiday lights to your tree and place cords out of reach of your curious pet’s mouth. Block access to any loose cords or wires.
4. Ornaments Can Be Deadly
Cute little dog, with Santa costume, several Christmas ornaments, and several blurred lights in the background.
Those might look like tree ornaments to you, but to Fido and Fluffy, they are just potential toys in a festive display.
Chewing on ornaments can cause cuts in the mouth, throat, and digestive system, as well as other serious injuries.
Tree-trimmings like garland and tinsel, when eaten, can also result in gastrointestinal blockages that have the potential to harm or even kill your pet.
5. Pick Safe Christmas Plants
Popular decorative plants like holly, mistletoe, and the poinsettia can be poisonous if ingested.
English and Asian varieties of the holly plant contain toxic saponins, which can cause serious gastrointestinal distress when eaten.
The viscotoxins in mistletoe are nothing to kiss over; eating the leaves or berries of this common Christmas plant can cause stomach upset and a slowed heartbeat.
The poinsettia flower is typically only toxic when ingested in large quantities, so its reputation as the most dangerous Christmas plant is somewhat undeserved. That said, the milky white sap of the poinsettia tends to cause diarrhea, excessive drooling, and vomiting, which can endanger a pet’s health.
Christmas bouquets and floral arrangements that contain lilies are very hazardous to pets, especially cats. All it takes is a few bites of a lily plant to cause potentially fatal kidney failure in felines.
Cautious pet owners should probably steer clear of including these beautiful but dangerous plants in their Christmas décor.
6. Keep Gifts and Candy Out Of Reach
Make sure your stockings really are hung by the chimney with care this holiday season; children’s toys, gift wrap, and candy should be kept out of reach at all times.
If you believe your pet may have eaten something he or she shouldn’t have this holiday season, contact your veterinarian immediately. Keep the numbers to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital handy if harm or injury should happen after hours.
Finally, call the 24-hour ASPCA emergency poison hotline at 1-888-426-4435 if you have any concerns about potentially harmful substances ingested by your pet. Specialists are available to aid you every day of the year, including Christmas.
Excerpted from an article written by Cricket Lee on Dogtime.com
If you need help with your pup's behavior, or would like to join one of our group training classes, contact our trainer Tracy at tracy.allard@campbowwow.com or call Camp at (972) 393-2267
We want to see your best adventure memories with your pup! TODAY is the last day to share a picture or a video of an adventure with your furry best friend for a chance to win a FREE year of Camp! To enter:
1. Follow @campbowwow
2. Post a video or photo of an adventure you shared with your pup
3. Tag #MyCamperAdventure and @CampBowWow
Fetch the official rules at www.campbowwow.com/the-pack
A happy, healthy, and safe dog is our top priority at Camp Bow Wow’s doggy day care. You can be confident knowing your dog will be well-cared for while they run, jump, and romp around in our play yards. Get the scoop and schedule your FREE first day at http://www.campbowwow.com/coppell
Have you and your pup gone on adventures? Let us know before tomorrow (Dec. 19) and you could win a FREE YEAR of Camp Bow Wow services! Learn how to enter at www.campbowwow.com/the-pack
All tucked in and ready for Santa Paws!
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Tuesday Training Tip – How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth
Start by figuring out what position will be most comfortable for both you and your dog. For Angela Mees, DVM, of the Atlanta Veterinary Dental Services and her Greyhound, that’s standing. This lets Dr. Mees reach around from behind the dog, and works well for them. Smaller dogs might be happy to sit in your lap for others having them lie on their side may work best.
Where to start? Dr. Mees advises that one approach is to divide the dog’s mouth into four quadrants, tackling one at a time. She begins with her dog’s front teeth because they’re easiest to reach. Wherever you choose to begin, start with a wet brush, and gently work each area as follows, with pressure light enough that the bristles barely bend:
To brush the front teeth, gently pull back the dog’s lips.
For the upper back teeth, put the brush in the dog’s cheek, and, gently holding her muzzle, close her mouth and brush. Closing the mouth controls the dog’s tongue, reducing any struggle with brushing.
For the lower back teeth, release your hold on the muzzle a bit, slightly open the dog’s mouth, and brush the bottom back teeth.
Dr. Mees admits that getting the insides of the teeth is difficult, so don’t get discouraged if you can’t (the dog’s tongue tends to keep the inner sides of the teeth clean). And don’t be concerned about brushing your dog’s tongue and roof of her mouth.
You may be asking: What direction should you brush? According to Dr. Mees, “We’re taught circular motions, but I think if you try circular motions in a moving animal, you’re going to get frustrated! So I usually recommend side to side.” In a perfect world, you’ll gradually work up to brushing each quadrant for about 30 seconds. Nonetheless, Dr. Mees acknowledges that you might not achieve that. She gets about five to ten seconds per quadrant on her own dog, so she brushes once quickly, then tries to repeat one or two more times.
Any amount of brushing is better than none; you will see better results in your dog’s oral health, even with a dog who won’t tolerate a total of more than 20 to 40 seconds, than if you never brushed. Do as much as he will handle to start, then gradually see if you can do a little more.
After brushing, thoroughly rinse the brush and let it air dry. It’s a good idea to replace your dog’s toothbrush every three to six months, and use a separate toothbrush for each of your dogs to prevent the spread of germs.
Excerpted in part from the Whole Dog Journal
If you need help with your pup's behavior, or would like to join one of our group training classes, contact our trainer Tracy at tracy.allard@campbowwow.com or call Camp at (972) 393-2267
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January 2 at 1:20 PM ·
Although the Texas weather couldn't quite make up it's mind this December (are we at all surprised!?), we sure did love adding some new Campers to our family!
*** NEW JANUARY GROUP TRAINING CLASS SCHEDULE ***
Did Santa leave something wiggly and furry under your tree? Or have you not yet gotten around to training that quarantine puppy? If so, then you’ll want to check out our January group training class schedule to kick off the new year!
Puppies from the age of 8 weeks on, provided they’ve had their 2nd booster round of vaccinations (distemper/parvo and bordatella, rabies is required at the age of 4 mos), are welcome in our training classes. Dogs DO NOT need to be neutered or spayed to attend training classes.
Class sizes are limited as listed below, family members are welcome to attend and face masks are required by all.
Thursday January 7th - Level 2 Advanced Obedience meets from 6pm-7pm each week, class size is limited to 4 dogs, this is a 5-week class series, registration fee is $225 – taught by Tracy
Thursday January 7th - Level 1 Basic Obedience meets from 7pm-8pm each week, class size is limited to 5 dogs, this is a 5-week class series, registration fee is $180 and includes your treat bag – taught by Tracy
Sunday January 10th – Level 1 Basic Obedience meets from 4pm-5pm each week, class size is limited to 5 dogs, this is a 5-week class series, registration fee is $180 and includes your treat bag – taught by Laura
Sunday January 10th – Level 3 Public Polishing / Canine Good Citizen Prep meets from 5pm-6pm each week, class size is limited to 4 dogs, this is a 5-week class series, registration fee is $225 – taught by Laura
Saturday January 16th – Level 1 Basic Obedience meets from 11am-12pm each week, class size is limited to 5 dogs, this is a 5-week class series, registration fee is $180 and includes your treat bag – taught by Tracy
Wednesday January 27th - Level 1 Basic Obedience meets from 6pm-7pm each week, class size is limited to 5 dogs, this is a 5-week class series, registration fee is $180 and includes your treat bag – taught by Laura
Wednesday January 27th - Level 2 Advanced Obedience meets from 7pm-8pm each week, class size is limited to 4 dogs, this is a 5-week class series, registration fee is $225 – taught by Laura
If you would like to join one of these group training classes, contact our trainer Tracy at tracy.allard@campbowwow.com or call Camp at (972) 393-2267 to enroll your pup today.
Tuesday Training Tip - “Quarantrain” Your Dog: How to Train Your Dog While Staying Home
Use your daily work-from-home routine to prompt fun, easy dog training - your pandemic silver lining.
See that dog surfing your counter as you read this? You know, the one who jumps on you during your Zoom calls? That’s your ticket to 2020 happiness. The opportunity to “quarantrain” your furry friend – whether a new “pandemic pup” or your long-time pet – is one of the most positive ways you can direct your energy right now.
Dog training is more fun, and dramatically more effective, when it doesn’t have to be shoved into an inconvenient, stressed-out window of time. Those of us lucky enough to have a “new normal” that features being home a lot in stretchy pants have a golden opportunity – a chance to use our household routines to prompt a handful of simple one-minute sessions throughout the day.
Try it! This is a huge silver lining to grab from this pandemic. It’ll hardly feel like you’re doing much, but a month later, you will have an utterly transformed relationship with your dog, an addictive new hobby, and some unexpected moments of delight in your house.
THE SECRET OF DAILY REINFORCEMENT
Want to know why quarantraining works so well? The answer is in “sit.” Everybody’s dog knocks it out of the park when it comes to “sit.” Unfortunately, for many dogs, that’s about it. “Down” is a blank stare. “Stay” is anything but. And as for lying calmly on a mat while somebody’s cooking? Forget it.
Why, then, is “sit” always a solid skill?
Here’s the key: It’s the one thing that all owners work into their daily routine. Every single time they feed the dog, they ask for a sit first. Dog does behavior A; dog gets reward B. Reinforcement each time, 365 days a year. That makes for a rock-solid behavior.
Quarantraining finally gives you a chance to naturally apply that same approach to a host of other cues. You can create an association in your dog’s mind between things you do every day and behavior that they can be rewarded for, so that your daily movements become cues for canine behaviors you enjoy. A month from now, report back about the new way your calm dog is gazing at you, and how you’re cracking up while you text videos of your dog’s new tricks to your friends.
CUP OF COFFEE & “DOWN”
How many times do you pour a cup of coffee, juice, or water each day? How many times does your dog pad after you, ever hopeful that you might be getting a snack out of the fridge, one you might share with him? Here’s how to turn that habit into an easy training win.
Keep a cute ceramic container of your dog’s kibble or treats on the counter. Every time you go into the kitchen to fill your mug or glass, lure your pup into the down position with a piece of kibble or treat. In a week, your pup will be throwing a fabulous “down” every time you venture near the treat jar, which will make you laugh and exclaim, “Yes! What a good dog!” Now the “down” is just as strong as the “sit,” and you’re on your way.
BREAKFAST & “WAIT”
You’ve already got the nice sit before the dog bowl. How about adding a “wait” cue? Your pup is sitting, and you’re holding the bowl. You say “wait,” and pause a second or two while pup holds that sit, then put the bowl down: “Okay!”
After a week of taking just seconds to focus on this each day, you will have taught an incredibly helpful cue to your dog. Now you can take that “wait” out for a spin. Each day will hand you a dozen opportunities to ask for a “wait.” Practice it when your pup is about to barge out the door, shove through the gate, launch into the car, or careen onto the couch. Your pup still gets access to those things, but now they come as a result of heeding your cue.
Guess what happens after a month of that non-official training? You can add “wait” to the solid column. What’s more, you’ll have fewer of the micro-frustrations that were sneaking into every day at home.
DINNER & TRICKS
For pup’s dinner, you could also practice the sit and wait. Or . . . you could use that time to teach and practice something else. How about asking for a shake before the bowl goes down? Or a spin? Or how about eventually developing a little routine? Perhaps a spin-sit-shake-down-wait, then the bowl?
The result? Smiles for the entire family, daily. Again, a nice upward swing in the psychic feel at home. Somehow this pup just gets cuter and cuter!
TOO MUCH SCREEN TIME? WORK ON SOME RECALLS
Any chance anyone’s family is spending way too much time in front of screens? How about playing a fun, raucous game – outside, if you can – every night after dinner for 10 minutes? Load up with something yummy, cut into tiny pieces. (Tonight’s leftover chicken? Cheddar cheese?) Split the treats between all of you, get into a big circle, and call your pup back and forth between you. She gets one delicious nibble whenever she runs to the person who just called her. So simple. So effective.
More often than not, owners fail to actually practice the recall cue. But they sure use it! They use it to call their pup away from all of the fun stuff – the dog park, the neighbor’s yard, the deer they’re chasing. All that does is turn that cue for “come” into something your dog is sure to ignore.
But if you take 10 minutes every night to play this game with happy voices, lots of cheer, and always the very best treats, suddenly that word is going to perk up your pup’s ears when it counts. It just might save her life one day.
ZOOM CALLS & “PLACE”
Mojo learning to hang out on her “Place” while I work on my laptop. (She’s looking more anticipatory than she would ordinarily, mistaking my movement to pick up my cell phone camera as a move to deliver her next treat!)
It’s like clockwork: the second the Zoom meeting starts, the dog is pawing at your elbow. You push her away, and she jumps up on your thigh. Your colleagues were amused when this was new. It is no longer new.
This is a golden opportunity to teach “place.” Put a mat near your desk. The first day, every time you see your pup go near that mat, toss a piece of her kibble or a treat on it. She will start hanging out near the mat more. Once she does, toss the treat only when she actually steps on the mat, then only when she stands completely on the mat, and finally only when she lies on the mat. Once she’s reliably doing that, call it “place.”
Eventually, when you start a Zoom call and she paws at you, you can say “place” and she’ll know the most rewarding spot she could be in at that moment is her mat. Want to make that behavior rock-solid? Put another mat in the kitchen. Practice “place” every time you cook, or sit down to eat a meal.
Gosh, she’s starting to seem like such a well-behaved dog, isn’t she? Like a movie dog. Now the whole family is looking at her lying there, and suddenly feeling really lucky. What a nice thing to feel in 2020.
BATHROOM & “STAY”
Does your dog follow you around the house all day? Like . . . all day? It’s okay. You can admit it: You always have company when you go to the bathroom. Let’s turn that into some multi-tasking!
If your dog has a beginning “stay” where you can step just a foot away for a moment, this is a perfect opportunity to turn that into a stay you can ask for when the relatives are unloading the food for the holiday and the gate is wide open!
Once again, we prep by keeping a little jar of treats on the counter. As you approach the bathroom doorway, turn around and ask your dog for a “down.” Reward with a treat, and ask for a “stay.” Step a foot into the bathroom, then come right back and reward. Repeat a dozen times over the next few days until pup has the hang of lying in a stay at the threshold to the bathroom.
Now you’re ready to use it for real. Have to use the bathroom? “Stay.” Pup now knows each of these moments is a chance to get a treat, just by lying quietly at the door.
Once you get to a very solid indoor “stay,” you’ll be ready to make the most of the everyday walk to the mailbox! Clip a long line to your pup’s collar, and ask her to stay in a down on your front step. Then take a few steps out toward the mailbox, but come right back and treat. Then do it again, but go a bit farther. Repeat until you can go all the way to the mailbox and back, giving pup a great treat each time she keeps that stay until your return.
See how this is way more fun, for both you and the dog, than just shoving the door shut in her face and trudging out to the mailbox? Dog training = happiness.
DOG TRAINING AS A WAY OF LIFE
Most people vaguely think they might train with their dogs if only they had the time. The thing is, how much time does it take to ask for that “sit” before the food bowl? Right.
That’s the secret to quarantraining. With a tiny bit of preparation and intention – but very little time – you’ll discover you and your dog can do amazing things together. Just try it and see! There’s so much ahead for you both.
Excerpted from an article written by Kathy Callahan, CPDT-KA in the Whole Dog Journal
If you need help with your pup's behavior, or would like to join one of our group training classes, contact our trainer Tracy at tracy.allard@campbowwow.com or call Camp at (972) 393-2267
. 💕L•O•V•E is in the A•I•R💕
❤️Valentines Pictures are TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9❤️
❣️Call or email now to save your spot! ❣️
When we say our Camp customers are the best, we truly mean it! This was the perfect pick me up for the end of the week! 🧋
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Camp Bow Wow Coppell added 47 new photos.
January 2 at 1:20 PM ·
Although the Texas weather couldn't quite make up it's mind this December (are we at all surprised!?), we sure did love adding some new Campers to our family!
. 💕L•O•V•E is in the A•I•R💕
❤️Valentines Pictures are TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9❤️
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When we say our Camp customers are the best, we truly mean it! This was the perfect pick me up for the end of the week! 🧋
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🐾ONE MONTH ONLY!🐾
Ya'lls favorite package special is back!!
✨Buy a 10-Day daycare package, and get TWO DAYS FREE!✨
. 💕L•O•V•E is in the A•I•R💕
❤️Valentines Pictures are TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9❤️
❣️Call or email now to save your spot! ❣️
Almost two weeks until VALENTINES PICTURE DAY!
❤️Have you made your pups reservation yet?! ❤️
💕Save their spot soon!! 💕
Camp Bow Wow Coppell
January 20 at 11:14 AM ·
. 💕 don’t forget to reserve your spot now! 💕
Valentines picture day is TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9!
❤️Give us a call or email us to save a spot for your pup! ❤️
. 💕 don’t forget to reserve your spot now! 💕
Valentines picture day is TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9!
❤️Give us a call or email us to save a spot for your pup! ❤️
When we say our Camp customers are the best, we truly mean it! This was the perfect pick me up for the end of the week! 🧋
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. 💕L•O•V•E is in the A•I•R💕
❤️Valentines Pictures are TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9❤️
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Almost ONE WEEK AWAY!
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We’ve got a special surprise for all our daycare pups who come in for picture day! 🥰
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February 10, 2020 at 7:41 PM · Coppell, TX ·
Babe and Piney the Pineapple.
If your pup is feeling pent-up at home, Camp has the cure. Our Doggy Day Care provides spacious play yards, loving staff, and all of the tail wags! Your dog will have a blast and you won’t have to worry about their boredom, separation anxiety, or destructive behaviors in the house. Learn more at www.campbowwow.com
Tuesday Training Tip – The Right Way to Feed Treats To Your Dog
With the ever-increasing popularity of force-free, positive reinforcement-based training, more people than ever are feeding their dogs treats, and that’s a very good thing. Hopefully you are one of them. But did you know there are right ways and wrong ways to feed treats to your canine pal?
The “right” way can vary, depending on your training goals in the moment, but most commonly involves feeding the treat directly to your dog’s mouth. Even this is not as simple as it sounds. Feed a little too high and you’re likely to lure the dog to get up instead of holding the position you’re reinforcing her for. Feed the treat a lot too high and you might encourage her to jump up and/or grab to get it. Feed a little too low and she may think you’re asking her to lie down. Feed too close and you’re invading her space – she may back away from you. Feed too far away, or pull back as she reaches for it, and you can teach her to get grabby for treats as she lunges to follow it. Ouch!
A good general rule of thumb is to offer the treat a half-inch to an inch away from the dog’s mouth, right at nose level, and keep your hand still as she takes it from your fingers. However, it’s important to remember that each dog is an individual, and you may want to experiment a little with your own dog to determine where the best treat-feeding spot is for her, while keeping in mind the above caveats.
There are also times when you might choose to feed treats somewhere other than directly to the mouth. If you are working on attention, you can toss the treat on the ground to get your dog to look away from you, then invite her attention back with her name or a “Look!” cue, mark with a clicker or verbal marker when she looks, and feed the next treat by tossing it on the ground so you can cue the “Look” again. And if you have a dog who is very sharky about taking treats (i.e. – leaves your fingers shredded) you can toss the treat on the ground just to save yourself from pain and bloody lacerations, until you teach her to take treats gently. Another finger-saving technique is to feed the treat from the palm of your hand as you would feed a treat to a horse. Alternatively, you can feed sticky treats (cheese, peanut butter) from the end of a wooden spoon to save your fingers.
And yes, it is possible to teach your canine shark to take treats gently. I do not recommend the oft-repeated advice to “yelp like a dog” when your dog bites too hard. We aren’t dogs, and we never really know what we’re communicating when we try to pretend that we are. Plus, in my experience, a significant number of dogs just get more aroused when you start yelping. Instead, offer your dog a low-value treat in a closed fist, grit your teeth while she gnaws at your knuckles, and when her mouth finally softens a little, open your fist and feed the treat from the palm of your hand. (You can wear gloves for this, if necessary, to reduce wear-and-tear on your skin.) You can add a “gentle” or “easy” cue as you offer your close fist, and then use this cue as a reminder once she has learned to be soft, if you feel her reverting to taking treats with a hard mouth.
If you must say something, try a soft, calm “Ouch” to let your dog know she is hurting you. Over time and many repetitions, gradually wait for her mouth to get softer and softer before opening your fist, until she can routinely take even high-value treats appropriately. Be aware, though, that your reformed shark is very likely to revert to taking treats hard when stressed or excited, and even a soft-mouthed dog can give your fingers a resounding pinch when aroused! With time and practice, however, you and your dog can share a lifetime of appropriate treat delivery and soft-mouthed treat-taking.
Excerpted in part from an article written by Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA in the Whole Dog Journal
If you need help with your pup's behavior, or would like to join one of our group training classes, contact our trainer Tracy at tracy.allard@campbowwow.com or call Camp at (972) 393-2267
Almost two weeks until VALENTINES PICTURE DAY!
❤️Have you made your pups reservation yet?! ❤️
💕Save their spot soon!! 💕
Camp Bow Wow Coppell
January 20 at 11:14 AM ·
. 💕 don’t forget to reserve your spot now! 💕
Valentines picture day is TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9!
❤️Give us a call or email us to save a spot for your pup! ❤️
. 💕 don’t forget to reserve your spot now! 💕
Valentines picture day is TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9!
❤️Give us a call or email us to save a spot for your pup! ❤️
. 💕L•O•V•E is in the A•I•R💕
❤️Valentines Pictures are TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9❤️
❣️Call or email now to save your spot! ❣️
What a pretty Texas winter day! 🤣❤️
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Camp Bow Wow Coppell added 35 new photos.
February 1 at 2:06 PM ·
There's no better way to kick off a new year than with these ADORABLE faces. :)
Charlie is at it again, yall! This time, he’s got a tutorial on how to set up your own home office..... I think? 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
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We’ve got a special surprise for all our daycare pups who come in for picture day! 🥰
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February 10, 2020 at 7:41 PM · Coppell, TX ·
Babe and Piney the Pineapple.
Camp Bow Wow Coppell added 93 new photos.
7 hrs ·
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Thank you for walking me
And picking up my poo
Happy Valentines Day from your pup and everyone at Camp Bow Wow.
Please DO SHARE the picture of your pup having fun at Camp.
You can download your image from this link through April 30th (https://www.pennywhistlephotography.com/proofing/camp-bow-wow-coppell-valentines-day-2021)
Love was in the air yesterday at Camp for our 2021 Valentine's Day pictures.
Tracy is at our Grapevine Camp today for more sweet shenanigans so we thank you for your patience for her to get through all the images and post the gallery.
Here's a little behind the scenes fun to hold you over in the meanwhile!
While we anxiously await our much anticipated Valentines Day pictures, we wanted to say a huge thank you to Three Dog Bakery Flower Mound for providing the perfect Valentine treats for all our special four-legged Valentines! Check them out for your next special pup-casion or as another excuse to spoil your pup!! ❤️
What a pretty Texas winter day! 🤣❤️
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Hey everyone with your dogs at our Coppell camp. Your dogs are safe with us! We have been getting intermittent power so we are able to maintain a decent temp level. If you need to reach Chuck his cell is 972-757-3683. Linda’s cell is 214-908-5072. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Stay warm!
Hey everyone with your dogs at our Coppell camp. Your dogs are safe with us! We have been getting intermittent power so we are able to maintain a decent temp level. If you need to reach Chuck his cell is 972-757-3683. Linda’s cell is 214-908-5072. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Stay warm!
Tuesday Training Tip – Winter Warnings to Heed
Winter can be a harsh season for dogs and people alike. But there certain dangers that dog owners need to be aware of to keep their dogs safe. Here are a few things to look out for.
• Hypothermia and frostbite. These are very real concerns in frigid climes. Signs of frostbite include discoloration of the affected area of skin (this discoloration is often pale, gray, or bluish); coldness and/or brittleness of the area when touched; pain when you touch the body part(s); swelling of the affected area(s); blisters or skin ulcers; areas of blackened or dead skin. Severe cases of frostbite can result in permanent disfiguration or alteration of the affected tissues, or worse, amputation or surgical removal of the necrotic (dead) tissues.
Signs of hypothermia can include strong shivering and trembling followed by no shivering; acting sleepy, lethargic, or weak; fur and skin are cold to the touch; body temperature is below 95° F; decreased heart rate; dilated pupils (the black inner circle of the eye appears larger); gums and inner eyelids are pale or blue; trouble walking; difficulty breathing; stupor, unconsciousness, or coma.
• Antifreeze poisoning. Spilled antifreeze presents a serious danger to your dog. Dogs are attracted to antifreeze because of its sweet taste, but just a lick or two can be deadly. There are antifreeze formulations that contain a bitter substance intended to deter ingestion, but they are still toxic if consumed.
Antifreeze poisoning happens in two stages. In the first, which happens three to six hours after ingestion, your dog appears drunk – staggering, vomiting, falling down, and peeing a lot. Then your dog may appear normal, until the second stage begins, when the body starts to break down the ethylene glycol into other chemicals such as aldehyde, glycolic acid, and oxalate. This stage is dangerous because it can cause severe to fatal damage to the kidneys. If you suspect your dog has ingested antifreeze, get her to a vet immediately.
• Ice-melting chemicals. The calcium and sodium chloride in rock salt that is used to treat roads and sidewalks is toxic to your dog. Dogs get the salt on their paws and fur, and lick it off to clean themselves. Signs of salt toxicity include extremes in water consumption (your dog may either drink excessively or stop drinking altogether); vomiting; diarrhea; lethargic or “drunk” behavior; seizures.
While “pet-safe” salt is safer than regular rock salt, like “pet-safe” antifreeze, it is still not completely safe. Take precautions to avoid ingestion, and contact your veterinarian if you think your dog might have salt toxicity.
• Falling through ice. Every winter brings tragic stories of dogs falling through pond or river ice, and drowning or freezing to death. Sometimes the tragedy is compounded by the death of the human who tried to save the beloved dog. If your dog doesn’t have a rock-solid recall, keep her safely on leash when you are around frozen water. If she does fall through, call 9-1-1 rather than trying to rescue her yourself. If you must rescue her, study up on ice-rescue safety precautions well in advance, and be very careful!
Heaters. A chilly dog can become a heat-seeking missile and may try to cozy up to the heaters in your home. Caution: She can burn herself on a wall heater or wood-burning stove, or knock over a space heater and start a fire. If your dog is prone to trying to get as close as possible to the source of your home’s heat, use management tools to prevent her access to any heat source that might be dangerous. Provide her with a pet-safe heating pad; these products have chew-resistant cords, and heat up only to a pet’s internal body temperature. Alternatively, give her a cozy den with plenty of warm blankets she can burrow under.
Excerpted from the Whole Dog Journal
If you need help with your pup's behavior, or would like to join one of our group training classes, contact our trainer Tracy at tracy.allard@campbowwow.com or call Camp at (972) 393-2267
❄️BRRRR it’s a wee bit chilly! ❄️
We currently are without power (thanks rolling blackouts!), which means our phone/internet/ Camper Cams are out of commission for the time being! Don’t you worry, all our overnight Campers are extra toasty and snuggly inside! Hoping to be back up and running soon!
❄️❤️Happy Valentine’s Day from some very happy snow-pups! ❄️❤️
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Hey everyone with your dogs at our Coppell camp. Your dogs are safe with us! We have been getting intermittent power so we are able to maintain a decent temp level. If you need to reach Chuck his cell is 972-757-3683. Linda’s cell is 214-908-5072. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Stay warm!
Hey everyone with your dogs at our Coppell camp. Your dogs are safe with us! We have been getting intermittent power so we are able to maintain a decent temp level. If you need to reach Chuck his cell is 972-757-3683. Linda’s cell is 214-908-5072. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Stay warm!
❄️ no caption needed 🤣❄️
Hey everyone with your dogs at our Coppell camp. Your dogs are safe with us! We have been getting intermittent power so we are able to maintain a decent temp level. If you need to reach Chuck his cell is 972-757-3683. Linda’s cell is 214-908-5072. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Stay warm!
Hey everyone with your dogs at our Coppell camp. Your dogs are safe with us! We have been getting intermittent power so we are able to maintain a decent temp level. If you need to reach Chuck his cell is 972-757-3683. Linda’s cell is 214-908-5072. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Stay warm!
⭐️Watch out for the pupparazzi! ⭐️
Special shout out to our wonderful staff! Our Pack and Campers are so lucky to have you all 🐾❤ #EmployeeAppreciationDay #campbowwow #withmypack #thankful
Mailboxes, tree trunks, and street signs should look out too 😂
Camp Bow Wow Coppell added 33 new photos.
March 1 at 6:04 PM ·
February sure was a doozy! We enjoyed spending the snowpocolypse and the month of love with these new pup!
We're dreaming of beaches and umbrella drinks.🏖🍹
We love our Epic Animal Rescue friends!
Epic Animal Rescue
Yesterday at 4:48 PM ·
Friends let me introduce you to Linda and Chuck Grady who selflessly devote their time AND business to Epic! As owners of Camp Bow Wow they graciously allow Epic pups to attend daycare, allow for boarding and also FOSTER!!!
Some of our dogs need a little extra exercise, some of them need a place to hang out for a few days, so some of our dogs get to go to CAMP! #rufflife
If your pup goes to Camp Bow Wow, you might have seen some of these babies hanging around as the greeting staff 😂. They are well loved, nurtured and have a blast at camp! Did you notice all these pups are SMILING???
Please join me in thanking Linda and Chuck for everything they do and helping us be #epic! We are so thankful to have you on our team! We could not do this without you!!! Thank you!!!
#epicanimalrescue #thisisepic #rescuedogsofinstagram #campbowwow
We wanna know – how does your dog live the dream?
Next week will be busy, busy! Give us a call or send an email to make sure we have space for your pup to play. 😁
Raise your paw if you’ve used this term before 🐾 #dogpeople
Sundays are for the Labs!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! We're so lucky to have our Campers 🍀😊
48 hours to go until #MuttMadness. Here are our unbiased tips for the paw-fect bracket. Have you filled yours out yet? 🏀 🐕
Who is excited to #springforward? 🌸🌼🌺