DEAR DOGGER PACK!
Hello! We miss you and hope you're doing well! THANK YOU all who continue to support and walk with us during the Quarantine, it means the world!!! We're doing well, and can't wait to get back into the swing of things!
This month's newsletter is still just for fun: we have some tips on fun activities you can do with your pet at home, what to do if your dog has diarrhea, and some nice pictures of dogs smelling flowers. We also spotlight dog pair of the month Nico&Bear, and our walker Tommie Morgan. Enjoy!
Hope to see you soon, lots of Love
Basia & Ian
dogger co-founders
BEST DOG LIFE EVER
Advice on how to make your dog happy!
Fun Activities to Do With Your Dog in Quarantine
Is your dog bored with all the social distancing? Here are a few of our favorite things to do during the quarantine.
1.Play Games!
No, we’re not talking about playing fuzzy wuzzy Animal Crossing with Fluffy. The new Nintendo game sure is sweet and may occupy Fluffy for hours (the way it does with our kids), but it will not prepare your dog for the Apocalypse. For that, we recommend you and your dog play more educational video games such as Doom, Call of Duty, CS GO, Gears of War, and, if you have a puppy: Fortnite. Your dog will learn how to shoot machine guns and find shotgun ammo, lead elite squads of super soldiers into battle, and build shelter in abandoned cars. Why not combine fun with some practical knowledge for when the world becomes a radioactive hellscape.
2.Find the Treats!
At this point Fluffy knows how to get the peanut butter out of a kong in 2 seconds flat, so why not make things more fun by building a mile-deep, lead-lined subterranean vault where you can both safely live when things really heat up! In the meantime, keep your dog’s mind active by putting some of those tiny little Milkbone biscuits in your fallout shelter’s canned goods stash.
3.Learn New Tricks
It’s been like 79 weeks in Quarantine, and your dog can finally heel, fetch, sit and meerkat. Bravo! You’re ready for the next level of dog training. Why not teach Fluffy how to kneel at that pantheistic alter that you built to appease the god or gods most likely to return to this world with an insatiable wrath? While you’re at it, teach him to pray, sing hymns, and read prophecies, because you never know when you’ll need those tricks.
TROUBLE TIMES
Advice Column by our dog Trouble, the resident dogger Fixer
Dear Trouble: Help! My dog has diarrhea, what should I do?
Dear: "Help! My dog has diarrhea, what should I do?":
So you left out all that banana bread you've been baking to keep busy during the Quarantine, and Fluffy ate it. And now he's got the runs, and it's all over your carpets! What to do!
There's lots of different advice on all the pet sites, but I'll share what has worked best for me, when I have overdone it on the generous leftovers.
White Rice. That's it. For breakfast and dinner for 1-3 days, maybe a splash of chicken broth on top to make it less bland. It works like magic, and better than anything else.
Now, if it's been over 3 days of rice and the condition persists, or Fluffy's very old or has medical conditions - then do call the Vet. If the Vet has you come in, they'll prescribe anti-diarrhea meds and put him on a drip if he's severely dehydrated.
But if not, then you've got this. Don't forget to roll up the carpets and keep the fresh water going.
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 pets.webmd.com and it will tell you the same thing.
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MOST POPULAR PICTURE OF LAST MONTH
Why not put that fashion scarf to some use? (Basia&Napoleon)
DOG (PAIR) OF THE MONTH
Nico & Bear Wertheimer
Beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, swifter than Hermes, and stronger than Hercules, Princess Nico of the Terrace of Windsor fights for justice in this cruel world. A mysterious Anatolian Shepherd (or maybe Kangol) mix, she hails from Azerbaijan where she honed her martial arts skills to become the fearless warrior that she is. Through her endless heroics, Nico has become a beacon of hope to all who find themselves torn between good and evil. A lady of leisure by day, at night she sheds all pretense, dons her cape and takes to the shadowy streets to inflict justice where justice is due.
Nico’s side-kick Bear (an American Bulldog) serves as Nico’s steadfast companion and mentor, as he is both strong and wise, often pushing Nico through the difficult parts of her Grim Crusade. He was found tied to a bench and covered in grease, and then one day the woman fostering him walked past the (amazing) restaurant Werkstatt on Church and Coney Island Avenue. The moment Werkstatt’s owner, chef Thomas, saw Bear, it was love at first sight, and he had no choice but to adopt him. (By the way, they’re open for take out/delivery and the Austrian food is glorious, check it out! The schnitzel is to die for.)
What a happy story. Congratulations on being the Dog (Pair) of the Month, Nico & Bear!
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Tommie Morgan
This month our spotlight shines on the wonderful Tommie Morgan, who fearlessly continues walking our South Slope dogs (who still need service) through the Quarantine. Tommie is a musician and a singer and a totally awesome dude. He always makes us laugh, and has the coolest smooth jazz vibes. (Which is also what he often listens too, because honestly, don’t we all need to listen to more smooth jazz in these times? Rather than, say, murder podcasts).
Originally from Dallas, Tommie moved to New York in ’89 and now lives in South Slope where he focuses on recording his sophomore solo album COPASTETIC (Pancake Studios), as well as vocal coaching and editing books. (And part time dog walking of course). In the past he’s done a myriad of interesting things besides producing and performing music, such as modeling for Ralph Lauren, performing in theaters and podcasts, working for the NYS Board of Elections, and working in a Versace Boutique among other things. He says that the best part of the dog walking gig is: “My four legged buddies let me run songs by them, and they don't howl, run and hide”. We are so happy he’s a part of the dogger pack!
TAYLOR'S TRAINING TIP
Feed your dog all of their meals in a Kong or slow-feed bowl. This provides them with a chewing outlet and good mental stimulation. It’s not only way more fun than eating out of a bowl but can help solve behavior problems that can manifest due to lack of exercise.
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Love and Kisses from all of us at dogger, thanks for reading!
