400 Fox Street , Avis • 570-753-5887 / www . smilingsammys . com Ask the Groomer ...
Cindy ' s Smiling Sammy Boarding & Grooming , Inc .
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 ...
BOOK NOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS !
" We are thinking about getting a puppy . Any tips ?" Answer : First , you need to decide on a breed . Research different breeds to learn about the characteristics of each kind of dog . Become aware of everything you need to know . Read about how your dog of choice should be cared for , if they need a lot of exercise or if they are lap dogs , if they are good with children , etc . This info is vitally important to determine if they will fit into your lifestyle . For instance , if you live in an apartment , you aren ' t going to want an extra large dog that ' s going to need a lot of exercise or is so high energy that he will destroy your apartment because it ' s bored , and you don ' t have room for it to run . So basically , you aren ' t going to want breeds like Great Danes , Samoyeds , Collies , English Setters , or Springers , to name a few . Not finding out this information beforehand is how a lot of dogs end up in shelters . Another thing to consider - how much and how often are you going to need professional grooming for your pet , or are you going to be able to groom him or her yourself ? Beware of the infamous PUPPY MILLS . These are places that breed many different " purebreds ," as well as mixed breed dogs . Pet stores often sell puppies from these mills that were not properly cared for . That means they can have many physical defects that are not initially apparent , such as hip and joint issues , eye problems , aggression , and social issues . If you are definitely interested in a particular breed , check shelters and rescues , which often have purebreeds , or look for a reputable breeder that has been breeding for a long time and is a Breeder of Merit . The akc . org site can give you a list of breeders from different states that breed the type of dog your are looking for and can also tell you if that breeder is a Breeder of Merit . Keep all these things in mind when contemplating adding a dog to your family . Feel free to contact me if you need more info . I ' ll be glad to help you choose the companion that ' s right for you !
Just fill in the entry form below and mail to :
Paws Pets P . O . Box 99 Avis , PA 17721
Entry Deadline : 9 / 22 / 24 .
WIN A LEATHER ZEBRA DOG TOY !
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