PETLAND @ WATERFORD LAKES

Here is an article East Orlando Pet Owners, Pet Lovers, and anyone interested in aquiring a new puppy should read:

Dog Responsibly....... don't support puppy mills.... click here.

Dog Responsibly.... University of Doglando

ECO DOG Tuesdays...... Detox your dog... really?

Detox for dogs.

I can not even imagine working at a vet, or if I were a vet, how many cases of dogs suffering from allergies I would see a day.... I am sure 90% of the daily visits, especially this time of the year.

This has always been a subject that draws my attention, because as all of you know... I preach premium diets ( like Orijen, Acana, Taste of the Wile, Precise, Innova, Evo, Natural Balance), and proper physical and mental stimulation for optimal health in dogs. Yet I see dogs suffering from all sorts of skin allergies that we are told are related to the environment..... despite the holistic, natural diets.

Most of you have heard about detox systems for humans... many of you are diligent about detoxing yourselves maybe once a year or twice a year.... what about detox for dogs?

I am a strong believer in this. Most health problems, illnesses an diseases are caused by an accumulation of toxins that we and our pets are not able to eliminate. Most of these illnesses seem to be as a result of feeding commercial grade foods, over vaccinating and ultimately a breakdown of the immune system. In addition to this, my personal belief is that not raising a dog in the real world environment from birth has a lot to do with this as well. From being removed from the mother too early to living in cube lit boxes until purchased.... I am sure is not conducive in developing a strong, healthy immune system.

As in my case, if you feed your dogs a high premium food that is agreeable with them, and you provide sufficient exercise in a consistent manner/routine, dogs suffering from allergies in this case strongly benefit from a detox.

It is important to recognize that toxins come from many things aside from commercial grade foods (chemicals, preservatives, additives), vaccinations, drugs, antibiotics fertilizers, pesticides, cleaning chemicals, even tap water etc...... and all this ultimately is ingested by the dog; even if in very small amounts as they lick their paws, or any other part of their body.

Here is a myth: For those of you who take your dogs to doggy daycare, do you look for facilities that have the trendy, fake, "artificial turf?" Have you ever lifted the turf to find what is under there.... after all its not as clean as it may sound. Allowing your dogs to do their numbers on real grass helps breakdown the fecal matter and urine to where it is not left to breed bacteria.

But its always a good idea, to wipe your dogs feet before allowing them back indoors. We use the Canus Dog Wipes on our dogs at home (available at DDoglando).

As these toxins accumulate and build up in our system, we see the effects of it when there is: diarrhea, vomiting, chronic skin allergies, hot spots, irritations, ear infections, bacteria infections in between the paws, "rash", constipation, urinary tract infections and almost anything else. Sometimes one round of antibiotics may just treat your pet, however more often than not, the build up and accumulation of it all makes the illness chronic because the wastes are not eliminate.

The health challenges can improve and often disappear once your pet's body is rid of poisons. It becomes easy for their system to digest, absorb and assimilate the nutrients in their food, which otherwise are just a waste.

There are so many different types of detox systems that you can use safely on your dogs. I will list a few below, but I strongly recommend you consult with a holistic veterinarian to be sure your are doing it safely and effectively.

The Natural Liquid Zeolite: removes heavy metal, pesticides, herbicides and other chemical poisons.

Red Desert TM Clay for Pets: flushes our organs and tissues through by eliminating waste through colon. Provides macro, micro and trace mineral elements necessary to digestion, metabolism, bone and joint strengthening.

Dr. Harvey's Multivitamin, Mineral & Herbal Supplement: This formula contains herbs such as dandelion, burdock, red clover, milk thistle, garlic, flax; "greens" such as kelp and spirulina; as well as various vitamins and minerals. Great for detoxification and immune-system strengthening.

Detox Plus: Promotes system detoxification to eliminate harmful wastes and toxins.


If you have every used any detox systems on your pet(s), please email us with your success stories. We would love to share this with our readers.

Dog Responsibly...... University of Doglando

Start your week off on the right paw

A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of. ~Ogden Nash

Always a battle here at Doglando... they can never make up their minds, espcecially when its raining..... "do I go in, or can I stay out?" says dog. "You're at Doglando, so its up to you" says the Doglando mums.

Dog Responsibly.... University of Doglando

Home of the ".........................." final voting

Dear U of D Family and Friends,
So a couple weeks ago I asked all of you for ideas on what we should call ourselves..... home of the???????

So many of you emailed us with awesome ideas, beyond the idea challenge.... we are so excited about this. Thanks for friendship, love, support and trust you guys are awesome!

Here are the top 10 ideas. Please vote for them by sending us an email at info@doglando.com or by commenting on this post.


1. Home of the Scholars with Collars
2. Home of the Cultured Canines
3. Home of the Happy Hounds
4. Home of the Playful Canines
5. Home of the Healthy Hounds
6. Home of the Educated Canine
7. Home of the Free Running K9's
8. Home of Man's Best Friend
9. Home the Happy Bark
10. Home of the Howling Wolf


Dog Responsibly ..... University of Doglando

Training tips.... Thursdays

How to stop your dog from chewing?

Dog's chew for many reasons. Of course puppies chew when they teeth, but they also chew for the same reasons adult dogs chew:

1. Loneliness or boredom

2. Teething

3. Lack of exercise or outlets to release energy

3. Anxiety

4. Fear or phobia

5. Seeking attention

6. Anticipation

7. Because they're dogs and they learn their world through their mouth (my belief)

8. Curiosity that leads to something fun (another one of my beliefs)

9. Because its something new to their world... you left it where it did not belong (believe me)

10. Environment is free of playmates.... even if you have another dog in the house or multiple dogs this does not account for
playmates necessarily.


So, what can you do:

1. Implement a consistent and daily routine to well excercise your dog

2. Puppy proof your home.............. if you don't want it chewed up, you had better put it up!

3. Confine our dog if you are not able to give him/her your undivided attention

4. Start by giving your puppy freedom to smaller areas and then open up more of the house to him/her as they gain more trust

5. Have A LOT of chew toys all over your house.... I always tell parents of puppies, a good rule of thumb as to how many toys
you have is: if you see more dog toys on your floor and within reach of the dog, than anything for stuff for humans, you are
safe!

6. Be sure to have toys of all kinds: squeaky toys, plastic, rubber, rope all kinds of toys

7. Increase your dog's opportunity to mental stimulation. Have toys that will make them think, as well as play games that will
allow for mental stimulation. For example, kongs, fetch, hide and seek etc. Enroll in a dog training class.

8. Consider doggy daycare

9. Instead of feeding your dog out of a bowl, during feeding time take handfulls of food and hide it around a room for your
dog to go find

10. Interact with your dog in a healthy manner. Five minutes a day is not good enough..... five minutes every hour may be the
trick!


Enjoy.

Dog Responsibly..... University of Doglando

The Darndest things dogs do.... Wednesdays

Everyday we spend what we love doing most.... help raise dogs in a thriving, enriching and social environment and photography.

Although its hard to find the time to share all the wonderful and amazing photos we take.... (most definitely not coming from my ego.... but all of our Doglando Family); I am going to try and share them with you on Wednesdays to get over hump day!

Enjoy!

ECO DOG Tuesdays....... over vaccinating???

I thought today we should talk about vaccinations and whether or not we are over vaccinating our animals... and the effects it has on our pets.

Lets begin with this.... did you know in Orange County, the only vaccination your pet MUST have is the Rabies vaccine. All other vaccines are optional. Every County may have different rules and regulations regarding pet vaccinations, be sure to check with your local animal control office.

History of "recommended vaccine schedules"

Life saving vaccines have been developed for various canine diseases over the last half a century. Pet owners and veterinarians alike, have embraced them in an attempt to save and "prolong" the life of pets' but for veterinarians the effect providing (requiring) annual vaccination has on their bottom line has made it indispensable.

No one really knows the exact and full life span of the vaccinations our pets are required. Research shows they have been tested for a minimum of 10 years, but we don't really know if they last longer than that, because they have not been tested for it.

So how do vets determine the longevity of vaccinations? Why are pet owners told to vaccinate their pets annually?

1. Well here is my personal belief..... you must believe everything in life is a business first. A vile of a particular vaccine can be purchased for less than $6 dollars in some states... and in some states it is perfectly legal to vaccinate you own pets. So why is it that a round of vaccinations at your vet may cost no less than $70-90 for a Chihuahua? May it be because its a business first? A highly profitable one at that?

2. There is no universally accepted “standard vaccination protocol” that has the approval of say, the American Veterinary Medical Association and/or the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine. The prevailing vaccination recommendations and schedules that most veterinarians and veterinary colleges recommend have been based on the research and suggestions of the manufacturers – not on independent scientific research.

Who is Jean Dodds, DVM?

Dr. Dodds is a highly respected hematologist, founder and president of the non-profit HEMOPET; and pioneer of the vaccine debate, now considered one of the leading authorities on the canine vaccine protocol.

According do Dr. Dodds, at least 95% of subjects retain immunity after vaccination years after the administration of the vaccine. She states that the “evidence implicating vaccines in triggering immune-mediated and other chronic disorders (vaccinosis) is compelling.” Now vaccinations also suspected of creating vulnerability to illnesses and chronic conditions such as anemia, arthritis, seizures, allergies, gastrointestinal and thyroid disorders, and cancer.

Given the possible health risks of administering too many vaccines, especially if a dog is likely to retain immutability, how can a responsible dog (pet) parent decide on a safe and effective vaccine schedule for their pets?

ANSWER: Its called the Titer Test

The term “titer” refers to the strength or concentration of a substance in a solution. When testing vaccine titers in dogs, a veterinarian takes a blood sample from a dog and has the blood tested for the presence and strength of the dog’s immunological response to a viral disease. If the dog demonstrates satisfactory levels of vaccine titers, the dog is considered sufficiently immune to the disease, or possessing good “immunologic memory,” and not in need of further vaccination against the disease at that time.

Which titers tests? From the Whole Dog Journal.

Some dog owners, aware that there are dozens of vaccines available, are concerned that they would need to order titer tests for each vaccine. Actually, measuring the titers for just two vaccines, according to Dr. Dodds, can offer the dog owner a reliable “picture” of the dog’s immunological status. Good immunity to canine parvovirus (CPV) and canine distemper virus (CDV), she says, indicates proper “markers for the competence of the dog’s immune system.” Although the laboratories will also perform vaccine titer tests for other canine diseases, such as coronavirus and Lyme, Dr. Dodds deems these tests a waste of money. Protection from coronavirus, Dr. Dodds explains, depends on the current state of health of the dog’s gastrointestinal tract, not on what’s in the dog’s blood, so serum tests are not conclusive. Lyme is regionally based and not a significant threat to the general canine population, so only dogs in a high-risk environment need titer testing for Lyme. Dr. Dodds emphasizes that titer testing is not a “guess” at immunological response in a dog; when dealing with CDV and CDP, there is absolute correlation between certain high titer values and what is frequently referred to as “protection” from the diseases in question. In this case, the animal’s owner and veterinarian can feel quite confident that the animal possesses sufficient resources for fighting off a disease challenge. When the tests reveal that the animal has borderline or low titer values, the owner and veterinarian should consider re vaccinating and then testing the titers again. It may turn out that the animal simply needed a booster to stimulate a stronger immune response. Or, maybe the people involved learn that the animal lacks the ability to respond normally to vaccines, that is, by mounting a proper immune response. In this case, the owner and veterinarian have gained very valuable information about the dog’s compromised immune status – information they never would have gained by simply vaccinating and assuming the dog was “protected” as is usually the case with healthy dogs. As you can see, in reality, simply administering vaccines to dogs every year is more of a guessing game than using titer tests to learn about the dog’s immune competence. Studies worldwide support titer test results as comprehensive information about a dog’s immunological response capabilities. (http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/titer_test.htm)

Dog Responsibly...... University of Doglando

Need homes......

This is just getting ridiculous and out of hand...... and we are not even a rescue/adoption/shelter facility, yet we get so many emails and calls asking for help placing their dogs into new homes. We would be laughing if all aspects of our business were this flooded with calls.....lol although we do very well, we may just be forced into opening another location :)

Anyway, here it is:

The people are having to leave their home for financial reasons and will be sharing an apartment and German Shepherds are not allowed. They are on the list of "dangerous breeds" and prohibited because of insurance reasons. She is 1 ½ years old, very sweet but still pretty high energy. Great personality, likes all people, all dogs, sweet to cats. Also there is another dog in the same family that looks to be a border collie mix that is much smaller and not even one year old, already went to obedience school. Both are spayed females, recently updated on all vaccines and heartworm negative and on heartworm prevention. Please start asking around to responsible pet owners. The dogs love each other but I realize we probably will not be able to place them together.

Solid black dogs are sometimes hard to photograph effectively. The German Shepherd is Sam (for Samantha) and the other dog is Zoe.

Please help us find these two girls a loving, forever home. Call us at 407-574-3160 or email at info@doglando.com if you would like to meet them.



Dog Responsbily ...... University of Doglando

Start your week off on the right paw

Solitude is as needful to the imagination as society is wholesome for the character.
James Russel Lowell

Practice at least (one) 30 minute period a day of loving yourself and loving spending time with yourself..... that is definitely not much to ask for. It is important that our dog's get to practice this as well.... it encourages them to be confident, reduces anxiety, helps character, and alleviates stress.

Dog Responsibly.... University of Doglando

Pawduct of the week

Bike attachment for dogs:
I have seen so many bike attachments, including ones "invented" by pet owners.... this is by far the coolest, safest and easiest bike attachment for dogs ever.

Its so easy that regardless of how much your dog pulls or out of control your dog is..... you can almost just throw a harness on him/her, attach a leash and attach him/her to the attachment and ride on! The beauty of this tool is its spring mechanism that allows for dogs to jerk and yank against the bike, but without throwing you off the bike.

Both my GSD's are very good on leash so I did not anticipate that to be an issue for us, however, Wyatt has an incredibly strong prey drive. I was concerned about how I would handle him lunging for a bush if he saw even a lizard run across.

So on our first day, I thought I would be extra cautious and use a sensation harness on him, with the wacky walkr stubbr leash (both available at Doglando) to prevent me from flying off the bike if he were to pull against me. I surely was not prepared for an armadillo (at least I did not think so) but I was pretty confident I could handle a lizard.

We take off for a quick spin in Avalon Park. Things were GREAT! He took right to it, I did not even feel him running by me as he extended the leash to smell the bushes. We were just feet from home, and an armadillo comes running out, of course Wyatt goes after it and my life goes before my eyes..... and the bike gradully comes to a stop. I could not even believe it.

The biggest difference between this mechanism and the others is the spring that absorbs and reduces 90% of all your dog's unexpected force.

So now I use it even when I board dogs, on those dogs that are not used to the bike attachment or running beside a bike.

You can buy it from Doglando for $59.00

Dog Responsibly.... University of Doglando

Heat Strokes, and Hydration

Keeping your dog safe from the Summer Heat.

Let me begin by sharing a few yahoo groups with you: (click on list below)

Canine Cushings-Autoimmune Care

K9 Epileptics summary

Seizures in Dogs

How to recognize heat stroke in dogs:

Most pet parents don't recognize signs of heat stroke in pets until it is too late. Otherwise may try and rush their pets to the vet in an attempt to hope for treatment upon arrival.... but this could be too late as well.

Recognizing heat stroke in dogs is the first step. You may find your dog slow down on walks or while playing, you may find their pupils begin to dilate, get wider or set backwards, dogs may start panting heavily, excessively and with more difficulty, and you may be even able to spot them get a little stiff possibly and off balance showing weakness. Also during a heat stroke, your dog's saliva becomes thick and sticky and their gums will appear pale and dry.

If you suspect your dog may be having a heat stroke, quickly take his/her temperature. At Doglando, we keep several thermometers around, to ensure we have access to them easily; especially during the summer.

Your dog's normal temperature reading should be between 100.5 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on the type of dog, weight and over all health condition of dog, a dog could be suffering from a heat stroke even at 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

A reading at 106 degrees F, is a dog in real danger.

What to do:

1. Carry dog to the nearest shade; preferably to an indoor air conditioned space. if you have a second person, make sure one person is holding dog down on floor in place, to prevent further injuries.
2. Fill up sink with cool water, and even place some ice in water. Throw towels in sink and go to step 3.
3. Soak up cotton balls in alcohol and press in between all four paw pads. Pour alcohol on cotton balls and place in dog's ears (make sure they are not small enough to fall down dogs ear).
4. Ring out towels and wrap one around your dogs head (not covering snout), one around dog's belly, and one on dog's hind legs.
5. Take another reading to check on temperature.....
5. Place a fan on highest setting directly in front of dog to help run cool air.
6. Repeat step 3 frequently..... alcohol is the fastest way to drop temperature in dogs.
7. Repeat step 4 as needed.
8. Try and bring your dog's temperature down at least a degree or two (depending on the reading) before rushing your dog to the vet. This may save your dogs life!

Practice safety:
1. Monitor your dogs heart rate, breathing rate and pace while outdoors.
2. Make sure they are drinking lots of water.
3. Always have available to your pets fresh and cool water. Do not leave water bowls outdoors.
4. Make them take frequent breaks.
5. Does not harm to take frequent readings especially for dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors... we do that for dogs attending doggy daycare at Doglando.
6. Keep your dogs slim, trim and in shape. Dog's that are overweight and out of shape are more susceptible to heatsroke than those that are in good weight and healthy.
7. Don't leave your dogs out unsupervised.

Dog Responsibly.... University of Doglando

I may be old, but my sole is gold....

Dear U of D Family and Friends,

Good morning!

I found this dog on Memorial Day, wandering in the rain behind the local elementary school where I feed cats. She is very sweet and very well-behaved and appears to be a senior, although her teeth look pretty good. She walks with a pronounced limp - I think she has arthritis and I've been giving her one aspirin twice a day and it seems to help quite a bit. I put flyers up everywhere, contacted animal control and the local vet to see if she had been reported missing, put her on Petfinders and walked her through downtown Geneva (such as it is!) to ask around and see if anyone would recognize her. No luck so far and I'm really beginning to think some jerk brought her out here and dumped her at the school in the rain. My problem is I have nowhere to keep this sweet dog. She's been staying in the utility room during the day (air-conditioned) and the garage at night and I know she's lonesome out there, but I have 20 cats and a litter of foster kittens and I just can't let her in the house like I would like to. As it is the cats are freaking out and peeing everywhere and a couple of the outside cats won't come near the house to eat. I know you guys have all either done or still do dog rescue - do you have any contacts, suggestions, fosters, etc. to help this dog? I can make a donation, I can give sweat equity, whatever, I just really, really need a place for her to stay and be cared for properly. My number is 407-719-4479 - thank you in advance!

Lisa Reddy

CATS-CAN, Inc.

ECO DOG..... Tuesdays

Hot Spots..... a frequent occurrence during the summer. Also known as Summer Sores or Moist Eczema.

Any dog is susceptible to hot spots, but those dogs with thick fur, or double coats are of course most prone to getting them.

Hot Spots can seemingly appear spontaneously anywhere on a dog's body and the area involved can rapidly spread. This moist, raw skin disorder has a variety of causes but the most consistent factor is bacteria. There are a number of kinds of bacteria that can be cultured from a "hot spot" and fortunately most respond to oral and topical antibiotics. Anything that irritates or breaks the skin can create the environment for bacterial contamination if the skin surface has just a bit of moisture on it. That moisture can be present from a recently given bath, from swimming or being out in the rain, from rolling in wet grass or even from a slightly oozing sore that provides nutrients for bacteria. For some reason, cats rarely acquire Hot Spots; dermatological problems in our feline friends are far less common than in the dog.

Treatment:

Hot spots can be treated at home, without the use of antibiotics, Prednisone or cortisone shots.... all of which your vet will want to prescribe. Although in severe cases, a Prednisone or Cortisone shot will help with the itching, the side effects of these drugs are severe and long term use can cause liver and kidney failure.

I have two GSD's and one of them Dax (who is the thicker coated one) has always suffered from hot spots. This is how I eradicate hotspots on Dax, while keeping him comfortable and still allowing him to be a dog.

1. Dog grooming: Always keep your dog well groomed, especially during the summer. Dax gets his coat shaved down (NEVER to the skin) with about an inch left on him. This prevents him from sunburn, but also allows for flow of air and prevents moisture from locking up under his coat. Regular groomings is key to this. Dax gets brushed every two days and groomed (hair cut) every three weeks.

3. When I first spot a hot spot forming, I treat it by using black tea bags (non-herbal). I will describe how this is done below.

2. Doglando sells a products called EPI PET, which is truly a miracle spray for almost any skin problem. I use this on Dax for when the hot spots seem to be spreading, oozy or if Dax is really itchy.... and within two or three applications the hot spots are gone completely!

Directions for using black tea bags:

1. First be sure to following our dog grooming guidelines. You must keep your dogs coat maintained. If your dogs do not get brushed regularly, their fur clumps up under the top coat (which you don't see until it is matted) and this causes moisture to lock in and is the start of bacteria forming.

2. As long as the areas around the hot spot are short (if not, apply K-Y Jelly to push hair off sore, then carefully clip around); use warm water to rinse sore.

3. Make sure effected are is cleaned off thoroughly. Put Black tea bags in boiling water then remove and let cool. Apply tea bag to hot spot for about 5 minutes.

4. Repeat step 3, four to five times daily until hot spot is dry and healed.

5. You can also use Witch Hazel as a drying agent.

Dog Responsibly.... Groom Responsibly.... University of Doglando

Start your week off on the right paw

"Breed not a savage dog, nor permit a loose stairway." - Talmud


"Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable. They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit well." - Bonnie Wilcox 'Old Dogs, Old Friends'

Dog Responsibly...University of Doglando

Another dog saved by Max's Fund

Introducing Ruby the Beautiful (OK, ok - she will be one day)

Poor Ruby was originally confiscated as part of a cruelty/animal neglect case and now has been rescued from a county animal control were she sat back in the isolation unit with little opportunity for people to see her, her time there was just about up...with one day remaining when we found her.

Ruby is about 3 months old and we think a chihuahua/dachshund mix??? Her strong, confident, spunky personality seems to indicate a mix of these breeds. Poor Ruby is heavily affected by demodex mange, which is the non-contagious type of mange. Her poor skin, is miserable,sore and infected. We are doing all we can to quickly get her on the road to recovery, ivermectin, antibiotics, medicated baths, good food and love.

Today was Ruby's second day with us, and she spent it at Doglando with all our Friday dogs. At one point I just sat there watching her as though in her mind she was trying to figure out how one moment she is near death, lying on the cold cement floors at the shelter with all sorts of loud barks, howls, whines and whimpers echoing off the cinder block walls.

She followed us everywhere, believe it or not, even responding to her name and sweet kissing sounds. Although spunky, she is beyond all a cuddler and would love nothing more than being carried around everywhere. She is a true gem!

In the Jungle, the mighty jungle

At Doglando we strive to introduce new things to stimulate our daycare dogs and here is what we are working on right now... it's called the Doggy Jungle Gym Phase I.



Although we are no where near completion (just wait till you see what we've got working up our sleeves)... our dogs think this is the best thing ever...... "heck with bone shaped pool..... we would much rather have this," says our dogs.

To be continued....


Dog Responsibly...... The Center of Responsible Dog Ownership..... University of Doglando

Idea Challenge..... dog lovers, we need your help!

Dear U of D Family and Friends,

We need your help! We are working on tying up loose ends and need your help coming up with an animal, object or figure for our University theme.
We are the University of Doglando, and "home of the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _."

Get it? Fill in the blank...

Please submit your entries/ideas to info@doglando.com or simply reply to this post.

Winners of the idea challenge will win a 32OZ bag of all natural Happy Hips Dog Treats.

To view current submissions: click on the comments tab under this post.

Dog Responsibly.... University of Doglando

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Eco Dog Tuesdays

How to clean your flooring while making is safe for your pets:

For Tile and Vinyl Floors:

Use a mixture of 1 gallon hot water and 2 tablespoons castile soap. Be sure to work on small sections at a time with a well wrung out mop.

For Wood Floors (works great on Tile as well):

I am sure we have all heard this before... In addition to Simply Green we clean our tile floors using this solution at Doglando, but wood floors are best cleaned with this mixture.

Use 1/2 cup vinegar to 1 gallon warm water. You can either use a mop bucket with a well wrung out mop in between uses, or spray bottle for smaller areas.

Dog Responsibly........... University of Doglando

A Joyful Ending

Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow”....BELIEVE AND SUCCEED

Many of you have been following the story of Joy.... the little border collie mix found frozen with fear at the shelter. It has been so rewarding to watch her blossom as she runs and plays joyfully at Doglando. While she is still wary of people, she has really built a bond with her foster mom, Astrid. She wags her tail at her and recognizes her immediately upon arrival at Doglando for pick up time after daycare.

So far, Astird is the only person who can give her belly rubs, clean her ears and can grab her forcefully (of course with out hurting her). She still has a way to go, but she is progressing in her confidence steadily.

Prior to fostering Joy, Astrid and Omar had been seriously thinking about getting a second dog to be a friend for their lab, Lilo. Little did they know they would land themselves upon such a sweet, well behaved and as easy of a dog as Joy.... as their second dog. With all do respect, we can not forget to mention Lilo's part in helping Joy overcome her fears and lack of trust for people. Thanks to Lilo, Joy has learned to be a dog; enjoying the pleasures of digging, chase, tug,chews, hugs, kisses and belly rubs. Astrid and Omar officially the proud parents of Yin and Yang..... Joy and Lilo.

Dog Responsibly........... University of Doglando

Cool Treats and Kool Dogz

Looking for some summer fun for your four legged companions? Check out these two summer freeze treats for your dogs:

Kool Dogz


This is way cool.... we have one in the makes at Doglando.... we have shoved it with all sorts of all natural dog treats, chews, and doggy prizes for our daycare dogs. You can do the same for your dogs. It comes with a stake on which you would set the ice block and let the dogs go to town!

Cool Treats


A fun summer ice cream snack for your pooches. This all natural doggy ice cream can be fed as a jelly (that looks kind of like apple sauce) or for an extra special and delicious snack you could freeze it.

Both products are available at Doglando and our online store.

Dog Responsibly........University of Doglando

The Darndest Things Dogs Do.... doggy squats

You must check out this video... how funny is this???


Training a dog to do fun tricks is possible and believe it or not quite simple..... just requires some time, patience, love and dedication.


Dog Responsibly..... University of Doglando

ECO DOG Tuesdays

Here is an awesome product that will eliminate odors, remove stains and clean through deep carpets.... its called Petrotech.


Got Puppy?

Here is a product made by a company who is committed to making sure that all of their products are non-toxic, non-carcinogenic and completely recyclable.
Easy on the environment and easy to use. The unique Advanced Eliminator3 Formula(TM) doesn't just cover up the scent. It eliminates odors, deep cleans and removes stains -- everything you'd expect from the leader in all natural pet-cleaning products. So, breathe again.

Petrotech is available at Doglando for only $8.50

Contact us to find out more on Petrotech Odor Eliminator.

Phone: 407-574-3160
Email: info@doglando.com

Dog Responsibly..... University of Doglando.