It's Apple Picking Time

Once again it is Apple Picking Time and several of our customers have asked about dog friendly orchards. Below is a list of orchards in the area that are dog friendly, hope everyone has a fantastic fall.


Nashoba Valley Winery, 100 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton Ma 978-779-5521

Doe Orchards, 327 Ayer Road, Harvard Ma 978-772-4139

Little Rascals Orchard, 116 Ayer Road, Harvard Ma 978-456-7847

Wojicik's Farms, 65 Milk Street, Blackstone Ma 508-883-9220

Drew Farms, 31 Tadmuck Road, Westford Ma 978-807-0719

Demeritt Hill Farm, 66 Lee Road (route 155), Lee NH 603-868-2111

Poverty Lane Orchard, 98 Poverty Lane, Lebanon NH 603-448-1511

Enjoy!

********* Day Care Photo's**********

Lance & Bear take a break together.

Tuba & Bailey are enjoying the fresh air in the dog yard.

Lilly, Teszy, Jackson & Lucy stop to watch Moose and Jett at play.

Coco tries real hard not to fall asleep even though he is tired from playing, he hates to miss a beat.

Who's Who?
Miah, Annabelle, Bella and Jett make up some of the "Black Dog" gang.

Welcome a few of our New Day Care Friends

Teddy

Marty

Riley

They are all so excited to join A Diamond In The Ruff Day Care Gang. Look for them in upcoming photo's.

10 Tips Before Purchasing Your Dogs Costume

1) Choose the appropriate costume size according to your dog's build.
2) If your dog has never worn a costume before start with a bandana or hat.
3) Put the costume on each day for a few minutes and build up time so your dog can learn to tolerate wearing it.
4) Assure that it does not limit the dogs field of vision.
5) Never leave your dog unattended in a costume.
6) Avoid costumes with small pieces (such as beads for example) that can be swallowed.
7) Choose fabric that won't overheat your dog.
8) Make sure that elastic bands do not become uncomfortable.
9) Monitor your dog for signs of physical discomfort.
10) Watch for behavioral signs of stress, such as agitation or defensiveness.


see article from Uptown Dog Club Inc. 2005

Beware of the rain on your dogs coat.

Most of us know that rain causes that "wet-dog" smell. We also know that it causes sever matting in our dogs coats. Which can be painful to de-mat and very expensive. It can even get to the point where your dog may have to be shaved down to get tight mats out .that are too close to the skin. Improper removal of this type of matting can cause injury to dog if not removed by a vet and/or professional groomer. Most of us are unaware that it can also cause a skin irritation called "rain scald" or "rain rot".

"Rain scald" is actually an organism (dermatophilus congolensis) it is not a fungus. It is an actinomycetes that behaves like both a bacteria and a fungi. This is caused by warm, damp conditions where high temperature and humidity exist. It is not a life-threatening condition, but can make your pet very miserable, run a high fever and possible even have open sores.

At home you can wash your short coated dog with a 10% Betadine or Vetadine soap wash. It is best to have your dog professionally groomed where they can be washed with a medicated shampoo and dried thoroughly to the skin. After this process you want to continue to monitor your pets skin and keep them clean and dry.


see: article by Telesis Equiderma Skin products: jrdesignwork.com

*****Day Care Photo's*****

Lilly loves to play all day long at Day Care.

Buddy loves seeing "everyone" at Day Care!

Tuba and new friend Teddy.

"Moose" enjoys not only his time at Day Care,but also when his pal Matt pet sits him when his owners are away as well.