Dogtopia of Highlands Ranch, CO Blog

Hi Everyone!  The charity dog wash will be held at Dogtopia Highlands Ranch 7/18 from 10am to 4pm.   Bring in your dirty dogs to get washed for a great cause.  100% of the proceeds will go to K-9 Support.   This charity is set up and sponsored by all Dogtopias around the country.  K-9 support benefits working dogs overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as local law enforcement.

Asha, a military K-9, served in Iraq

We have a fabulous new trainer, Troy, from Guy and a Leash Pet Services.  Here is his website: http://www.guyandaleash.com/

I tried his class with my two pugs who have never had prior training, and I was very impressed with the result.  Charlie, my dignified, stubborn one, was the “tough sell” but, once he caught on to the technique, he’s been a model student.  Otis, my sweet, ‘lil rescue guy, caught on immediately and went to the top of the class.  Troy gave us homework to practice what we learned in class, and I’m looking forward to building on our initial success.  His training consists of all positive techniques which are a “must” for me both in philosophy and given the fact that pugs don’t respond to anything but a positive approach.  Several staff members were in our class, too.  They all have big dogs who were very responsive to the training and seemed to enjoy the lesson.

The best part of the whole training experience was the agility class with the obstacle course that Troy hosted later in the day.  Who knew a pug was so agile?!  Charlie, who never met a challenge he didn’t fully embrace, flew through the beginner course and moved on to the experienced side of the field in no time whereas my sweet Otis decided he made a good spectator.  It was the most fun I’ve had in a long time, and the pugs were completely worn out afterward like they had worked hard for their rest.  I noticed all the dogs worked really hard on the course like they were doing their job as a dog!

If you’ve ever considered obedience and/or agility training, you might want to give Troy a call at (303) 521-7605.  It’s certainly been an unforgettable experience for Charlie, Otis, and me!

Otis after class

We had a fabulous spring fling with the puggies!  They took over the Romper Room and had a lovely meet-and-greet thanks to the organizing efforts of Brooke with the new Highlands Ranch Pug Meetup Group!  Stay tuned for further adventures as we plan more meetups with this lively bunch of  pups!

Join the meetup at  http://www.meetup.com/Highlands-Ranch-Pug-Club/

All you Dane lovers, come out and support your breed at a Great Dane Meetup on Sunday, January 31st from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm.  All the Danes will get together at our location 6448 E County Line Road in Highlands Ranch for a meet-and-greet playtime!  Everyone is welcome, but please make sure your dog is current on rabies, distemper, and bordetella.  We have indoor and outdoor space so don’t worry about the weather!  Call us with any questions at (303) 770-0776.

We were so excited to share our First Year Anniversary with our customers!  The time has flown by, and we’ve made such great friends, both furry and human.  We really appreciate all the support and well wishes from everyone who came by to help us celebrate.  Now, we’re gearing up for the holidays and looking forward to watching your furry family members while you’re away enjoying your time with family and friends.  Thanks, again!  We couldn’t have made it without our amazing customers!!

If you were ever thinking of stopping by Dogtopia, now is the time.  We have so many upcoming events that you’ll be sure to find something new and exciting for you and your furry friend.  First, Rebecca Blackbyrd is coming back on October 16th.  She is an Animal Communicator who gave us some insightful observations on Charlie and Otis during her last visit.  See the original post:  http://doggyblogging.com/highlandsranch/2009/09/20/animal-communicator/

Rebecca is already booked, but we can start a Wait List if you contact us at (303) 770-0776.  Another upcoming visit is by Cindy Lloyd of Natural Pet.  She will be doing Anesthesia-free teeth cleaning on October 27th.  Call us to schedule a time with her or sign up at the front counter when you stop by.  Also, we are participating in a Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest.  Details are explained on our homepage:  http://www.dogdaycare.com/highlandsranch/

Finally, we would like to thank the Highlands Ranch Community Association for a fun summer’s end event called Doggie Splash.  The dogs loved swimming around the pool especially those Retrievers!  Check out the action:

Just a reminder:  Natural Pet is hosting an Anesthesia-free teeth cleaning at Dogtopia on August 27th.  There is a sign-up sheet on the front counter at Dogtopia.  If you have any questions, you may contact Cindy Lloyd at 303-514-0076.

Join us Sunday, September 27th at 9 a.m. for the first annual Woof & Wag 5K Run/Walk at Redstone Park.  In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, there will be a Kids Fun Run, excellent prizes, sponsor booths, and pet contests.  It should be an amazing morning of family and pet fun!  All proceeds will benefit the Colorado Humane Society.  Call Dogtopia for further information.  Bear’s Dad, Jeff, is the organizer of this event!!

Bear will be there!