400 Fox Street , Avis • 570-753-5887 / www . smilingsammys . com Ask the Groomer ...
Cindy ' s Smiling Sammy Boarding & Grooming , Inc .
BOOK NOW FOR THE SUMMER !
Call us to come and take a tour through our boarding facilities !
• State-of-the-Art Boarding Facilities for Dogs and Cats
• Blankets and Toys provided ( or bring your own )
• Climate-Controlled Kennels - fully heated or air-conditioned
• Long-term or short-term boarding
• Doggie Day Care ( complete with playroom , cots , toys , & TV )
• Puppy socialization
• Grooming of small to extra large breeds , including show dogs
• New puppy customers get a free nail clipping and toy
400 Fox Street , Avis • 570-753-5887 / www . smilingsammys . com Ask the Groomer ...
Question : My dog gets very anxious when I bring him to the groomer . Sometimes he even throws up in the car . Any suggestions as to how I can get him to calm down ?
Answer : Keep him from throwing up by feeding him some Ginger Snaps , ones that are a good brand name . The ginger helps calm the stomach . You can also use Benadryl . Ask your vet for a safe dosage based on your pet ' s weight . Use a travel crate to transport your pet . Taking your dog on short car rides every day will help him get more at ease with the movement . Increase the trip a little each day . If you ' ve gotten a new puppy , starting it as young as 10 weeks is great . You should take her to have her nails trimmed at the groomer so she can be handled and placed on a grooming table . Find a groomer that specializes in caring for puppies . Because your puppy ' s first experience at the groomer is very important , you need to be consistent . If your prefer to groom your own dog , start by touching their feet , ears , muzzle , eyes , and private areas . This helps in letting the dog know you won ' t hurt him . It also helps the groomer if you decide to have your grooming done professionally . Use treats to reward their good behavior . If they are being brushed and don ' t jump around and resist , then you can give them treats . DO NOT EVER REWARD BAD BEHAV- IOR . Your training or grooming sessions should be short in the beginning , and increase in length with each session . Remember to only reward the good behavior . This reward system will help reinforce the pleasantness of your training session , and will also help you and your dog to bond .
Just fill in the entry form below and mail to :
Paws Pets P . O . Box 99 Avis , PA 17721
Entry Deadline : 4 / 22 / 24 .
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