A-Aside from training and behavior modification we specialize in the Canine Hospitality Industry. We offer boarding and grooming services as well as transportation for your pet. We encourage our clients to inquire if there is a service they may need. We recently assisted two of our clients with their wedding. They needed their dogs to be transported to their ceremony location and they requested our assistance in managing their dogs behavior for pre-wedding photos as they wanted them to participate. They also requested we train their dogs to walk down the aisle and to be present during their ceremony. After the nuptials and photo taking, we transported their dogs back to one of our boarding locations where their dogs stayed while the couple left for their honeymoon. We enjoyed being part of their special day. I would have to say unusual requests sometimes are the most fun. Â
Q-To wrap this up. What are a few things that must be considered before planning to spend a lifetime with canine?
A-You need to think about your lifestyle and energy level. Do you work 14 hours a day 6 days a week, or do you have time and energy for a companion? What is your living situation or environment? Do you live in a high-rise apartment building in the middle of a busy city, or do you have a house with a yard? That’s not to say you wouldn’t want to own a dog if you lived in an apartment, but you would want a breed of dog with an energy level that would do well in that living situation. Research breed types, and look for an animal that would thrive in your environment. So often I see dog owners and dogs that are incompatible for each other’s lifestyle.
 Dianna is the owner and the operator of Camano Island Kennels & Stella Ruffington’s Doggy Daycare. Her award winning book ” Think Like Your Dog and Enjoy the Rewards” recently made it to #1 on the Amazon best-sellers list.
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