Fall Edition / September Newsletter - Just Dogs! Gourmet, Woodbury

Just Dogs! Gourmet Woodbury MN 55125 651-738-3647                           September Newsletter 2012 As summer winds down, dogs and their owners look to enjoy the cooler weather, and the changing sights and sounds of the fall season. What are some tips to keeping your dog safe this fall: 1.  Fall hunting season poses a serious risk to dogs and owners, fall weather is perfect for hiking through the woods, exploring fallen leafs and colors.  Hunting is also popular during the same months.  Protect your dog by wearing bright colors, keep him on the trail by your side. 2. Halloween Festivities one of the most celebrated holidays in the USA.  Keep candy and treats away from your dog as many contain chocolate or other harmful ingredients.  Be sure to protect them from the scary sights and sounds, as well as from tricksters with ill-intentions. 3. Watch the Thanksgiving Buffet there are foods on the dinner table that are harmful for dogs.   They could get burnt if something gets dropped on them when dining with guests unused to his presence. Keep and eye out and warn holiday guests about your pets. 4. Becareful of camouflage during outings with your dog, fallen leaves make an impressive ground cover, they cover from sight the things that your dog's nose may not miss.  Poisonous mushrooms, snakes and small rodents preparing for winter,  Also glass or sharp rock. 5. Prepare back-to-school pet dangers, like crayons and markers.  You may have to adjust his walk time so he is not distracted by the bus stops and opportunities for him to bite or scratch a child. 6. Keep your dog away from burn hazards fall months bring cooler temperatures and the need for heat.  A fun, outdoor bonfire, or indoor fireplace or space heaters all pose burn risks for curious dogs. 7. Protect your dog from parasites year around, many of us think that September marks the end of flea and tick.  Veterinarians suggest year round protection and also protect your house fleas seek out satisfying, warm, winter homes. 8. Remember that dogs may experience extreme temperatures in the fall.  The fall is a combination of several weather types presented all in one day.  Make sure they have adequate water and shelter for outdoor dogs for all of the weather possibilities of fall. Please stop by the store  Fall and Halloween treats arrive soon.  Stock up on the Halloween treats here for a limited time only. Check you emails for details on upcoming events for the fall.  Look forward to Halloween Costume Party, Animal Communicator,  Local Photographer, and we are teaming up with a local animal shelter.   Sincerely yours from all the Staff here at Just Dogs! Gourmet Triscuit the CEO Charlie the Quality Control Manager. With all that said here at Just Dogs! Gourmet we are here to help you protect your dog also.   We carry light Nylonweight   Coats in     bright colors, we have Raincoatsalso in bright colors.  We carry All-natural Dog Treats for your dog,  they are all freshly baked for us and we decorate them on site with yogurt, carob, and peanut butter.   We also have small LED LIGHTS that blink.   They simply attached to the collar and can be turned on and off when needed.  Alot of costumers use them for walking their dogs and also letting the dog out at night since it now gets darker early. Also for the dog that is afraid of the loud noises we carry Thundershirtswhich is fully refundable if it does not work.  This product is strongly recommended by vets across the country. We carry several products to help keep your dog clean and free from fleas.   We have several combs and brushes, products for their oral hygiene and theSelf Service K9000 Dog Wash it has a special feature to help kill fleas and ticks on contact.  You supply the dirty dog and towel and we have the rest. To add to the fall season we have brought back the Sweet Potato Chews, Elk Antlers, and Bully Sticks.   Look for some new flavors also in the treats. Hours of Operation Closed on Mondays Tuesday 11:00 to 5:00 pm Wednesday -Thursday 11:00 to 7:00pm Friday 11:00 to 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 to 5:00 pm Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm Just Dogs! Gourmet 10150 City Walk Drive Woodbury MN 55129 651-738-3647 Please feel free to email us with suggestion or things you would like us to do or have in the store we are always open to suggestions:  email us at ubi_29@msn.com Be the first to know that Just Dogs! Gourmet is going online check with us for the exciting event. You will know be able to order online and have treats and other products shipped to your door or someone else door.  Also remember to order your Birthday Cakes ahead of time if you want them personalized. We will be collecting here at the store any Blankets or Towels to give to the shelter to help them make beds for the foster dogs.  Just drop off gently used or new blankets or towels here at the store and receive a coupon for future use.  Thanking you in advance.

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Back to School Edition / August Newsletter - Just Dogs! Gourmet, Woodbury

JustDogs! Gourmet Woodbury, MN Back to School Edition August/2012 Its the place with the great dog Wash! Responsible Dog Owner! Fall brings about lots of changes. The kids go back to school, our schedules become more hectic, and very often we're away from home for longer hours than we are over the summer. These changes can be especially stressful for our dogs, and this stress can lead to behavior problems. Below is a good article that can help with the back to school dog blues! In This Issue Back to School Blues How to Celebrate a Dog's B-day Quick Links http://www.facebook.com/pages/Just-Dogs-Gourmet-Woodbury-MN/131132113567009 http://justdogswoodbury.blogspot.com/ Contact Us 10150 City Walk Drive Suite A Woodbury, Minnesota 55129 Subscribe to Our Newsletter! Back to School Blues                          Don't Let Dogs Get Bored Boredom is one reason dogs begin to exhibitcommon behavior problems when back to school time rolls around. You and your family may not have as much time to spend with your dog as everyone gets used to a new schedule. This can lead to boredom, which in turn leads to behavior problems such as excessive barking and destructive behavior. Make a plan before the school year starts to bust your dog's boredom, so you can stop behavior problems before they begin. You can prevent dog boredom by ensuring that dogs get plenty ofexercise and have a variety of interesting, mentally stimulating toys to play with. Establish a Routine Dogs are creatures of habit. Part of the reason dogs get so stressed when the kids go back to school is that it causes major changes in their routines. You can ease a dog's stress during this time by quickly establishing a new routine. While you're scheduling carpools and after-school activities, you should also schedule regular times for your dog's feeding time, walks, and time with you. Take Dogs Back to School, Too Back to school time for the kids may also be a great time to start an obedience program with your dog. You can do it yourself by practicing clicker training at home, or you may want to find a dog trainer or obedience class in your neighborhood. Either way, your dog is sure to benefit from brushing up on obedience. It will offer him mental stimulation, and it also provides some one-on-one bonding time for you and your dog. This can go a long way in getting a dog adjusted to a new routine. Prevent Separation Anxiety Separation anxiety is a disorder that causes dogs to feel extreme anxiety when left home alone. You may not notice that your dog suffers from separation anxiety if you and your family have lots of time to spend with him over the summer. Once everyone is back to school and schedules change, however, you may discover your dog becomes anxious and stressed when left alone. One of the biggest clues that a dog suffers from separation anxiety is destructive behavior. Dogs who suffer from this type of anxiety try to ease their stress by chewing, digging, and barking. If your dog is suffering from separation anxiety, you can help to alleviate his stress through a process referred to as desensitization. This involves slowly getting him used to being left by himself. If you still have some time before the summer comes to an end, you can start working on preventing separation anxiety before everyone goes back to school. How to celebrate my Dog's B-day! Its your dogs Birthday what do I get to celebrate. How about our famous Birthday cake for Dogs. There some already decorate or you can order one personalized! Peanut Butter is Back!  The same all natural treat! Thank you for supporting a small mom and pop business and for sharing your love for dogs with us. Sincerely, Michelle, Ubi, Ciarra, Tara, Selena, Mikayla,  Triscuit the Wonder Dog (CEO) and Charlie (CFO)

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Relieve Pet Anxiety with a Thunder Shirt / Just Dogs Gourmet Woodbury

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Thundershirt's gentle, constant pressure has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or over-excited. As for WHY Thundershirt's gentle pressure works to calm a dog,experts such as Dr. Temple Grandin believe that pressure has a calming effect on the nervous system. Using pressure to relieve anxiety has been a common practice for years.

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