DEAR DOGGER PACK!
Rejoice! The second edition of our Monthly Newsletter is here! (If you missed the awesome inaugural version it's here).
Given that it is now March Madness time (and we're not talking just basketball, but also Pandemic! Democratic Debates! Megxit! Russians! Pete Davidson! Lent! St. Patrick's Day! - we thought we'd focus on some information that will help us all feel better. If you keep reading, you'll learn about dog meditation, what to do if your dog accidentally eats drugs, and Taylor's tip of the month about chewing. We also thought we'd remind you of our Cancellation Policy (just in case), and reveal our top dog names of 2019.
The employee spotlight this month shines on the lovely Ms. Trudi Rosenblum, who's been with us since 2016 and covers our Windsor Terrace and South Slope area. We're also devastated to announce the passing of the beloved Daisy Linda Fegan, who passed away from lymphoma at 9 years old. Her story is in the In Memorium section.
Finally, if you'd like to see the hottest dogger trend now, as well as a cute puppy photo, be sure to scroll down to the bottom.
Cheers,
Basia & Ian
dogger co-owners
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Our Cancellation Policy
Calling in sick? Working from home? Going away? If you need to cancel your dog walk or day visit, our cancellation policy is as follows:
* To cancel any services we require notice by 8pm the night before. You will not be charged if you cancel your walk or visit the night before by 8pm.
* Cancellations made after 8pm and up to 1 hour prior to scheduled service are subject to a $5 surcharge.
* Cancellations less than 1 hour prior to scheduled service are subject to full charge.
* Holiday cancellations are subject to a special $10 charge.
We do our best to be flexible and really appreciate you giving us notice!!!
BEST DOG LIFE EVER
Advice you didn't think you needed to help your dog thrive
How to Help Your Dog Survive March Madness
With March Madness just around the corner, plus all those blood-rageous political debates, threats of a global pandemic, St. Patrick’s Day, Megxit, Lent, Pete Davidson, and the Russians, we here at dogger think that you need to help Fluffy survive all this insanity. But how?
Dog Meditation. That’s right, help Fluffy reduce stress, lower his blood pressure, and reach Nirvana with some nice guided dog meditation.
First, light a candle and make sure he sits in a comfy lotus position, eyes closed, and focusing on his dog breaths. Next run a tap to fill the room with the sounds of water, so that in his mind Fluffy will get carried away like a cherry blossom on a gentle sparkling stream. Then burn some incense and tell him to imagine golden liquid butter slowly filling him up from tail to snout. Once he starts his ascent to the highest pinnacle of bliss, help him float in a serene realm of everlasting tranquility by quietly humming any Cat Stevens song.
After that, give him cheese and Fluffy will be unencumbered by any dog cares, and enter a lotus plane of pure, flawless calm. None of the March Madness will matter, he will be happy, and you will be happy. We promise!
TROUBLE TIMES
Advice Column by our dog Trouble, the resident dogger Fixer
Dear Trouble: Help! My dog just ate my drugs, what should I do?
Dear: "Help! My dog just ate my drugs, what should I do?":
So your Crazy Uncle Leo gave you a tray of pot brownies, and the next thing you know, Fluffy inhaled the whole damn lot. Or, your orange medicine bottle full of your Oxy or Xanax or Adderall or whatever fell out of your medicine cabinet, Fluffy thought it was a toy, he chewed it up and swallowed all the pills. What to do?!?!
If you think it's been more than 20 minutes since they ate the bad stuff, rush them to your vet or the dog ER (Blue Pearl or VERG) where they will get their stomach pumped, and be monitored and treated.
But if you saw Fluffy gobble up the contraband, you have about twenty minutes to make them vomit before the drugs hit their system. We've done this before, it works, here's how you do it:
Get some regular 3% Hydrogen Peroxide from your medicine cabinet, local deli, or drug store. Get an oral medicine syringe. (At the drug store it's usually in the section where baby bottles and binkies are).
Measure out your dosage of the Hydrogen Peroxide into a cup: 1 tablespoon per 15 lbs of dog. So if your tiny schnoodle is only 15 lbs, use 1 tablespoon. If your cavapoo is 30 lbs, use 2 tablespoons. Got a 45 lb hound mix? Use 3 tablespoons. If your dog is over 45 lbs, don't exceed 3 tablespoons.
Suck up the hydrogen peroxide with the oral syringe, and squirt it deep down Fluffy's throat. (You might need some help with holding him down to open up wide). Make sure it all goes down that gullet. Wait about a minute, and then Poof! They'll puke up a bunch of foam, it will look like shaving cream. Then a minute later, they'll vomit again, and this will be the bad stuff in their tummy.
Now, if you're worried, go to your Vet to get them checked out, just in case. But you'll definitely prevent bigger problems if you make your dog vomit before the drugs really hit their system. Remember, you have 20 minutes. Feel free to call us with any questions!
All the best,
Trouble
DISCLAIMER: I am not a real medical professional, I am just a dog with a free advice column. But you can look this up on PetMD or AKC also and it will tell you the same thing.
FUN DOGGER FACT
Luna & Ollie were our most popular client names of 2019
Most Popular Girl Dog Names of 2019
Luna
Daisy
Maya
Penny
Riley
Penelope
Most Popular Boy Dog Names of 2019
Ollie/Oliver
Gus
Leo
Luke
Charlie
Finn/Finnigan
TRENDING NOW
Dog Pillows! It's a thing! How fun!
Rose
Jameson
Cooper
PUPPY PHOTO CORNER
Welcome to the world Baby Bentley! He's a golden retriever who's a new brother to Chloe C.
MOST POPULAR PICTURE OF LAST MONTH
The true, real, and actual Best in Show: Sarah, Ollie, Jax, Gus, Leo, Trubs, and Emmie Rose
IN MEMORIUM
Daisy Linda Fegan
Adopted 2/3/18 - 2/20/20
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of the sweet Miss Daisy Fegan. She died peacefully after a brave battle with lymphoma. She was only 9 years old, a gorgeous Redbone Coonhound Mix, and words cannot describe how much we’ll miss her. Daisy was adopted by her beloved mom Allison only 2 years ago in Feb 2018, at the Animal Haven dog shelter. Allison wasn't really looking for any particular breed but as soon as she read Daisy’s story and saw her photo she instantly fell in love. Daisy had been abandoned in icy conditions and no shelter in rural West Virginia on New Year's Day, 2018. She was found shivering and covered in snow.
After coming to live with her new mom, Daisy quickly began building loving relationships with everyone. Even though her previous “owners” abandoned her in the worst conditions, she LOVED all people and was happy about life. She LOVED going to the vet. What dog loves the vet?! She loved her mommy, and she loved her dog friends, especially Coconut and Ollie. She tolerated wearing festive headbands for the holidays, and would howl to ambulance sirens whenever they passed by. And her howl was hysterical - a funny old lady gargle-howl. She loved running free in “her” park (Prospect Park) where she took nice long walks with her mom every weekend. Sometimes they would just sit on a blanket and people watch.
The thing she loved most was SLEEP. Daisy was a professional lounger. And her snoring was glorious, she made incredible sleep sounds, like only hound mixes can. A lover of Starbucks Puppaccinos and car rides, she also enjoyed sleepover parties at the Dogger HQ. There she liked laying on the big blue futon and listening to the delightful dog sounds all around her. She was so GOOD. So pure, with the most amazing loving personality. A real, actual angel.
Daisy will be greatly missed by many, but none more so than her mom. Through thick and thin, she loved her with all her heart, and though the pain she feels without her is great, it in no way would compare to having never had her in her life. On her behalf, please give your dog an extra hug, belly rub, kiss, and treat.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Trudi Rosenblum
A true New York City native, Trudi has been with dogger since 2016, and has been a professional dog walker for 17 years! Think of how many miles she must have walked by now! People pay good money to get that kind of exercise, but for her it’s an awesome lifestyle. Also her building doesn't allow dogs and she really misses having one, that's why she LOVES spending time with all the clients dogs!
In a prior life, Trudi was a magazine journalist, but after having kids (Jeremy and Caroline, who are both in college now) she decided she was happiest being out and about having fun with dogs and cats. Currently she lives in Windsor Terrace with her husband Marty and a fat cat named Jojo.
We couldn't run dogger with out her, she’s a real pet professional, knows the layout of the confusing streets better than anyone, and we’re so lucky to have her!
TAYLOR'S TRAINING TIP
Give them something to sink their teeth into!
Dogs (especially the young ones) have powerful teeth and jaws that require lots of exercise. Make sure to provide your dog with a chewing outlet such as a Nylabone, Beef Bone Marrow Treat, or a Bully Stick. Otherwise, they may get creative and find their own chewables such as your leather couch or Louboutins!
UPCOMING PET EVENTS
March 7
ACC Mobile Adoption Event at My Natural Pet Shop
Read with a Therapy Dog (10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights)
March 8
Clocks go one hour forward
Mar 11
Puppy Socialization Class (237 W 26th St, New York, NY)
Mar 15
Adoption Event: UWS — Foster Dogs (1000 8th Ave, New York, NY)
Mar 17
Pastel Workshop (American Kennel Club Museum, 101 Park Ave, New York, NY)
Mar 18
Caring for Your Senior Pet (510 E 62nd St, New York, NY)
Mar 25
Puppy Socialization Class (237 W 26th St, New York, NY)
$100 HIRING BONUS!
We are looking for new dog walkers and we find that clients, former clients as well as friends and family of clients are a great fit. If you or anyone you know are interested, please apply online or give us a call. Apply HERE.
Thanks for reading! Wally and Sosuke send fluffy sunny vibes.