May 27: New grooming services offered

Has your dog got smelly breath? Do you seem him/her scooting (rubbing his/her behind) on the carpet at home?

We have a couple of new add-on or drop-in services offered on Wednesday that may interest you. The first is tooth brushing for $5. The second is the anal glands secreted ($3). They charge $20 for this at the vet. There's also the nail trim, for $8.

Also, if you're after just a plain 'ol bath on any day of the week EXCEPT Wednesday, we offer a bath service for $20. That doesn't include nails or any of the fabulous extras you get on Spaw day with our professional groomer, but is an option if your dog is starting to smell and in need of an emergency bath. This is done by us here at the daycare.

Also, I'm soooo happy to say we've never seen a flea here at Small Paws, as it is a requirement that all dogs who to daycare are on a flea-control program. Please, let's keep it that way! We are enforcing a new rule that if we do see a flea on your dog, we will charge an $80 fee to cover our costs of fumigating and bathing the other dogs in flea-control shampoos. Trust me, we won't be very happy about it... so please protect your dog by keep giving him/her the monthly flea drops or medication. Thanks. :-)

So... welcome the class of Wednesday, May 27:

All the morning walks and lunches are done. Scroll down to see what your dog has been up to (just to make things confusing, we have two Bella's and two Gus's here!):

* Let's start with Daisy, a new shih tzu who's celebrating her first day at daycare (pictured to the left). She's a floppy, fluffy, adorable puppy who loves to play. She's been running around saying hello to all the dogs and making lots of new friends. She wasn't hungry for lunch (too much going on!) Hugo, the shih tzu puppy, really likes her.

* Next let's talk about Hugo (shih tzu puppy). He's getting braver each visit and made a new girrrrl-friend today (Daisy!). He also likes Yuki (Papillon puppy). He's still a little timid though and could use more socialization.

* Frankie (Boston Terrier) is here with us for boarding for the next week or two, so he'll be getting lots of exercise! He's been doing lots of playing and was quite worn out last night. Today he's been wrestling lots with Winston (beagle-cross) and Gus (Am'n cocker spaniel).

* Buttons (cockapoo) is part of the cool, laid-back crew. She's been hanging out with Snoopy (cocker spaniel-cross). She just ate all of her lunch. Mmm, mmm...

* Snoopy ate a little bit today. He's been chilling on the blankets with Buttons and watching the fast-paced world of dogs and balls run past! He received a barrage of kisses from Winston when he arrived, and Lexy is going to be turning up soon (look out, Snoops!).

* Bella (Maltese) was hanging with the pack, being very cute and chasing her tail. At the moment she's in the Spaw getting her hair done... she's going to look super cute.

* And then there's the other Bella (Chi/Jack Russell - pictured left), who's a lot braver today. She's running around with the pack and met the older version of her - another chi/Jack Russell cross called Lui Lui. Fabulous! I was hoping they'd meet, and they get along great. Bella ate some of her lunch.

* They say pictures tell a thousand words, so you can tell by this photo to the left that Yuki (Papillon) has been having a good day. He's wrestling Gus (American cocker spaniel) in this pic, and has also been playing lots of Winston. He ate all of his brekky.

* Tuka (American Eskimo) was happy to see his girlfriend, Katie (Sheltie) here today. He loved his walk with Pat and Heidi and did his funny bum wiggle/scratching in the bushes.

* Gus (Am'n cocker spaniel) is full of energy, playing tug of war with LG, chasing after Frankie (Boston Terrier) and Winston (beagle-cross) and wrestling Yuki (Papillon). He ate all of his lunch. It's now 2 p.m. as I type this, and many of the dogs are starting to take dog-naps, but Gus is still playing, playing, playing... We'll wear him out! :-)

* Winston (beagle-cross) is also still up and running around. Boy, these dogs are going to be pooped tonight! After I finish writing this, we'll do another round of walks and pee breaks, and then the dogs will probably settle for some quiet time. Winston's been playing with LG, Gus, Frankie and Molly (Min Pin cross).

* Here is a photo of Oliver (chihuahua) before going into the Spaw. He just finished his grooming treatment and is now mingling with the pups in the daycare. At this moment, Lui Lui (Jack Russell-chi) is going up to him to say hello and make him feel welcome. :-)

* Molly (Min Pin cross) just ate lunch. She was hilarious on her walk with Pat and Lola, rolling in the grass. She's been wrestling lots with Yuki (Papillon) and Winston (beagle-cross), plus her best buds, Ozzy and Dawson.

* Chico (chihuahua) is getting much more confident each day. There are a lot of chihuahuas and chihuahua-crosses here today, so he has lots of little friends his size to hang out with. It's so good for him! You should see him, running around with Bella (chi), Mika (chi), Ozzy (Min Pin), Mika (chi) and Oliver (chi). He didn't eat any of his lunch.

* Dawson (chi), at this moment, is snuggling up to her big buddy Ozzy (Min Pin) in their favourite spot - the orange dog bed. She's been playing with Ozzy and Molly. Pat says she was super cute on her walk this morning, walking through grass that was taller than her! She just ate lunch.

* Spike and LG are sitting on the bench, taking some chill time. They were running around all morning, chasing Winston and rolling around on the dog beds in a blur of fur and teeth. LG's also been playing tug of war with Gus (Am'n cocker spaniel). That's LG pictured left.

* Here's another fabulous action shot for ya! Katie (Sheltie) has been inseparable from Heidi (shnoodle) all morning. They do this dance and wrestling jig on their two back legs, which is hilarious. she's also been chasing after the ball and burning lots of energy.

* Heidi (shnoodle) has been playing lots with Katie (see above - and the photo!), Maximus (Yorkie) and Sebastian (miniature poodle). She ate all of her lunch.

* Lui Lui (Jack Russell-chi) has made lots of new friends today. I was so happy she got to meet little Bella, her mini-me (the JR-chi puppy)! She's also been really friendly to the other chihuahuas she hasn't met before: Oliver and Chico. She ate most of her lunch.

* Great to see Gus (Scotty/Yorkie) back at daycare again! It's been a while so he was a little nervous heading back into the lion's den with all the other pups, but he's getting much better and is happy running around with the pack. He wasn't hungry for lunch.

* Ozzy (Min Pin) is currently curled up with Dawson (chi), having a nap. Those two have become such a couple. He's like her big brother! This morning he took on Gus the American cocker spaniel in a wrestling match, rolling around on the pillows. He's also been chasing Molly around, and ate lunch.

* Lola (cockapoo) has been playing tug of war with Gus (American cocker spaniel) and chasing after the ball with the pack. She gave Nigel lots of kisses and cuddles when she arrived - always such a happy, lovable dog!

* Sebastian (miniature poodle) has been playing with Heidi (shnoodle) and ate lunch today!

* Maximus (Yorkie) has been burning around the place, playing with pretty much everyone. He especially likes Heidi (shnoodle) and Winston (beagle-cross), and right now is chasing after the ball with Lola. He ate all of his lunch.