In This Issue
Happy Valentines Day
Two Great Ways to Stay in Touch With Us:
Exclusive Special Available 10 Days Only
Camp Bow Wow Launches the Helping Hounds in Haiti Fundraising Drive Emergency relief campaign for animals left homeless in Haitian Disaster
Our Innovative 401K-9 Program
Babette Haggerty: Our favorite Dog Trainer
Breed of the Month
The Health Report
February employee of the Month
Doggie Facts
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Happy Valentines Day
 So much Going On!
Greetings and saliva-tations dog lovers!! Things are barking right along. We have some exciting February discounts including a Love Your Dog Valentines Special: get one free day with each 10 day daycare package and two days free with the purchase of a 20 day package. We are also announcing an Unlimited Day Care Package for your pooch. February packages are on sale now so act soon to ensure you get the best discount.
We are excited about the updated floors that we just installed in camp. We have some pictures on our Facebook page so you can see how great it looks now. The floors were resurfaced, polished and during the final phase we inserted logos on the floor. We think it adds a little security and peace of mind to the webcam feature we provide. And coming very soon, we will be installing sound baffling to help with the echo effect in the play yards!! Also, I wanted to mention that our facility is available every Sunday afternoon for any Dog Group Meet-ups. Give us a call at 718-392-9663 to confirm your free time slot.
Camp Bow Wow on TV & in the Newspaper:
-One of our favorite dogs Widget is going to be on the show "Underdog to Wonderdog" which airs on Animal Planet on Saturday March 6th at 9pm. Click here to see the listing.
Lastly, I wanted to give a shout out to Claire and Dexter of "the good dog foundation" for their 'dogs helping humans heal' work in Brooklyn. Please visit their webpage and contribute to this great cause.
Have a Wonderful Valentines Day!!
--Stephen
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Two Great Ways to Stay in Touch With Us:
 We're bringing back our Monthly Photo Contest starting today!! It's our Love Your Dog February Valentines photo contest!! Please post your entries on our page and we'll announce a winner and prize on March 1st!!!
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Camp Bow Wow Launches the Helping Hounds in Haiti Fundraising Drive Emergency relief campaign for animals left homeless in Haitian Disaster
 In the aftermath of one of the most devastating natural disasters of our time, countries from around the globe have focused their efforts on providing aid: food, water, shelter and medical assistance to the Haitian people. And unfortunately, when people suffer, so do their animals. Camp Bow Wow®, Home Buddies® by Camp Bow Wow and the Bow Wow Buddies® Foundation are participating in the international effort to help the surviving animals on Haiti by launching the Helping Hounds in Haiti Fundraising Drive to collect donations for the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH).
Donations to Camp Bow Wow’s Helping Hounds in Haiti fundraising effort can be made through local Camp Bow Wow or Home Buddies by Camp Bow Wow locations through the end of January or online atwww.bowwowbuddies.com, type HAITI in the comments section. 100% of the funds raised will directly benefit ARCH.
The World Society for the Protection of Animals and the International Fund for Animal Welfare organized The Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti to coordinate the actions of all animal welfare organizations involved in response effort. “The island nation of Haiti is one of the world’s poorest, most impoverished countries in the world,” said Heidi Ganahl, CEO and founder of Camp Bow Wow, Home Buddies by Camp Bow Wow and the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation. “There aren’t any animal welfare groups, shelters or veterinary schools there even in good times. Haiti’s primary industry is agriculture, which means that there are literally thousands of injured, hungry and homeless domestic pets and farm animals that need our help now. Once services are restored to the island and people begin to re-build their lives, the economy will suffer even more if their animals don’t survive. Please help us make a difference by donating to the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti today. We’re working to make sure aid gets to as many animals, and in as short a time, as possible.” |
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Our Innovative 401K-9 Program
 Do you want 401K-9 benefits at your company? Ask us how you can get a Camp Bow Wow discount for you and your co-workers!
10% OFF SERVICES
5% OFF PRODUCT SALES
---No employer contribution required
---Simple to put into action – we handle everything for your HR department!
---Perfect option for when your co-workers or employees have to travel on business, work late or just want their dogs cared for by the best in the business!
---Differentiates and adds value to your company’s total benefits package which helps your company attract and retain top talent!
---This program is nationwide and can be used in any of our Camp Bow Wow locations! Great for companies with multiple office locations!
Call Cody our Marketing Scout at 718-392-9663 to ask about our 401K-9 program and set up an appointment with your HR department/office manager see if your company qualifies! You will receive a free night of boarding for your pup after your company signs up for our exciting new 401K-9 program.
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Babette Haggerty: Our favorite Dog Trainer
 Babette will be conducting Boot Camp classes in two, two and a half hour sessions on February 25th and February 26th. You must attend both sessions on both dates. 6-8pm. With the boot camp she promises to address any major concerns you have regarding your dog's habits and/or behaviors. Graduation is guaranteed! Babette is tremendously proud of her obedience courses because "we offer the highest graduation standards in New York City and one of the highest in the country which ultimately saves you both time and money. You and your dog are prepared and trained for real world encounters such as the vet, dog park, going shopping or to dinner."
To sign up for the above courses please go to www.haggertydog.com or you can reach Babette directly at 917.547.9147 or Camp Bow Wow at 718.392.9663.
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Breed of the Month
 Toy Fox Terrier
Toy Fox Terriers are small dogs with a muscular and athletic appearance. Notable characteristic traits include a short glossy and predominantly white coat, coupled with a predominantly solid head, and a short, high-set tail. The breed has been deemed elegant and graceful with V-shaped ears and large eyes. The tail can be short and straight, and breeders often shorten the tail a few days after birth by clipping it about three-fifth of the way from the tip (at the third or fourth joint). The coat is short, fine, and glossy in white with black, with areas of tan on the face; there are two other variants, one with 'chocolate' replacing the black in areas (the UKC does not allow this variant to be shown), and another which is all white and tan with no black at all. These variants are often known as 'Tri-Color', 'Chocolate', and 'Tan and White', respectively. The height ranges from 8.5–11.5 inches at the shoulder (21.5–29.2 cm) and weight from 3.5-9 pounds. They are in many ways similar to the Miniature Fox Terrier.
Temperament
Toy Fox Terriers, like many active and intelligent breeds, can learn to respond to a number of words. Toy Fox Terriers were used commonly in circus shows by clowns, and they are said to make great companions for owners with a good sense of humor. As a terrier breed, they are often very active, though perhaps not as active as the Jack Russell Terrier, and are said to be well suited for older owners. They are quite trainable and often cited as making wonderful companions for people with disabilities. They are also very lovable and loyal to their owners. In addition, dogs of this breed tend not to bark very much if they are trained well.
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Toy Fox Terriers adapt well to apartment life. They are active indoors and will do without a yard, as they can usually take care of their own exercise needs. They often have trouble tolerating cold weather without careful acclimation. Their life expectancy is about fifteen years (since the breed has only been officially recognized by groups like the UKC and the AKC since 2000, there is little official documentation). Toy Fox Terriers are significantly healthful and resilient, however, as with many toy breeds, some are prone to patellar luxation (slipped stifle). Legg-Calvé-Perthes syndrome and von Willebrand's disease are uncommon. Some dogs are allergic to beet pulp, corn, and wheat. The Toy Fox Terrier is easy to groom, although grooming is generally seen as unneeded due to how short the hairs are (under a centimetre in length most of the time). Sometimes, it is necessary to comb and brush the coat. The hairs shed very frequently.
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The Health Report
 The Weight Issue
It’s not easy for some of you. I get it. You want your pet to love his food. You stress when he won’t eat (even though he turns up his nose about once a week), so you feed table scraps and fridge fare to tempt him. Or you know he’s a pig, but you can’t keep your family from overstuffing him in your absence.
In any case, if you’re like a lot of my clients, you may be in denial over how plump your pet might be. That’s why I’m here to point out the obvious: your pet is better off too skinny than too fat — within reason, of course. But generally speaking, that’s the case. Thin pets tend to live longer. So you need not stress over a couple of pokey ribs or a waistline worthy of Ms. Monroe.
But to get there, first you have to admit to the fact that your pet is overweight.
According to current stats, about 50% of pets are overweight. About 20% are obese. So how likely is it that YOUR pets are too? Very. Yet you might not get it unless I tell you how to come to that realization. So here goes:
Sure, every dog breed is different and every cat has his or her own size, but the most important thing is getting to know your own pet’s body type. A good rule of thumb: How did he look when he was 12-24 months old? Revisit old photos, if you must, but recall it clearly.
At this age, pups are growing out of their lankiness. They’re developing some mild soft covering to their ribs, but they’re still muscular. Some dog breeds have wide haunches. Some cats will develop a pooch on their bellies. And all that’s OK. But once your vet exclaims, “Oh my God, she’s blown up like a tick!” you have to know it’s all over. No excuses.
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February employee of the Month
 Johnnie
Hailing from the NYC, Johnnie "Rotten" is star employee for the month of February. Johnnie recently graduated from Bronx Leadership Academy and at the age of 18 he now has sights set on Veterinary School at Penn State. This explains why his favorite movie is the Lion King and why he loves working with the dogs so much, he does such a great job here!
His hobbies include skateboarding and hangin' out with his friends watching movies. He is a huge fan of scary movies; "Uninvited" is his current favorite among the genre, although he tends to favor the older movies of the 80's and early 90's. He feels the same way about music, he likes Sublime, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Metallica and Michael Jackson. Keep a watch out for Johnnie on the webcams moonwalking his way into America's hearts....
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Doggie Facts
In 2003, Dr. Roger Mugford invented the “wagometer” a device that claims to interpret a dog’s exact mood by measuring the wag of its tail. |
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