Dog Parks and Bars: More In Common Than You Might Think
The other week I attended the 5th annual Owners’ of Doggie Day Care Convention (often referred to as the ODD Ball). It’s three days of discussions of best practices as well as presentations by pet care professionals and other experts. This year one of the presenters was Michael Shikashio of Complete Canines, LLC. Most of…
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Valentine’s Day at Pet Camp 2019
If your pet is spending the year’s most romantic holiday with us, you’re in luck! For just $10, your pet can celebrate Valentine’s Day in style. This year’s party includes a kissing booth, paper valentines, treats, and a take-home mailbox full of love! All proceeds benefit the shelter at San Francisco Animal Care and Control. …
Read MoreAn Educated Pet Parent is Pet Camp’s Best Customer
Growing up in the Garden State, I often heard Sy Syms say “An educated consumer is our best customer.” I’m not sure that his stores, SYMS and Filene’s Basement, ended up filing for bankruptcy speaks to the quality of the stores or the quality of his educational efforts (or of course something else.) But frankly,…
Read MoreWild New Year’s Eve story proves Mastiffs aren’t Great Guard Dogs
Most of you know that I have four teenage kids (18-year old triplets and a 16-year old.) I’m well aware that the drinking age is now 21, but I’m not quite naive enough to think this means that kids won’t imbibe when the opportunity and occasion present itself (such as a New Year’s Eve party.) …
Read MorePolitics and Business: How to Treat the Relationship on Social Media
Right before Christmas, on the day the partial government shutdown started, we posted something on our Facebook page asking WTF was going on in Washington, D.C. Someone who liked our page (though I don’t think is a client), took umbrage at our post for not supporting the President and said she was through with Pet…
Read MoreHomeschoolers need socialization, and so do dogs!
There are lots of opinions about homeschooling kids. Some parents swear by it and some swear at it; thankfully this blog is not meant to persuade anyone of the pros or cons of homeschooling. Even the advocates of homeschooling agree that an important component of homeschool is ensuring adequate socialization. Sure, what “adequate” means and…
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