Our Potty Training Seminar is a one-time one-hour session for people only covering all aspects of potty training a dog of any age. You will learn about how scheduling, feeding, and crating impacts your potty training success and troubleshoot any issues you and your dog may be having.
This is a one hour seminar for people only. It will be held from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 13. The cost is $12 per participant.
Please email to RSVP!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Doggies For Districts
DETROIT DOGGIES FOR COUNCIL BY DISTRICTS
Fundraising Event – Thursday, July 30
WHAT:
Canine to Five, Detroit’s only dog daycare, is holding a dog park fundraiser to support Detroiters for City Council by District. The event will include access to the 5,500 square feet of dog park and play space and dog spa nail trimming.
Donations are $20 per pack (family and dogs).
WHEN:
Thursday, July 30, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Canine to Five: Detroit Dog Daycare is located at 3443 Cass Avenue, Detroit
OTHER:
Detroiters for City Council by Districts is working to get enough signatures by August 4th 2009 so that the citizens of Detroit will have the opportunity to decided for themselves if they want to represented by a district city council system or the current broken at-large city council system. The proposal will be on the November 2009 ballot if enough signatures are collected
Canine to Five is Metro Detroit's finest dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facility, located in the heart of Detroit's Historic Midtown Neighborhood. The facility includes: 4500 sq. feet of cage-free, indoor climate-controlled play space, 1000 sq. feet of secured, fenced in, well-lit outdoor play space, separate play area for puppies, small dogs, and quiet time, and one dozen large secure kennels for our overnight guests.
Detroiters for City Council by Districts was founded by The League of Women Voters of Detroit and they are working with the support of ACORN, Black Slate, Inc., Unifying Detroit Coalition, Our Detroit, the Council of Baptist Pastors, a group of Wayne State University Law School students and a diverse group of concerned Detroit citizens.
For more information, visit caninetofivedetroit.com
Fundraising Event – Thursday, July 30
WHAT:
Canine to Five, Detroit’s only dog daycare, is holding a dog park fundraiser to support Detroiters for City Council by District. The event will include access to the 5,500 square feet of dog park and play space and dog spa nail trimming.
Donations are $20 per pack (family and dogs).
WHEN:
Thursday, July 30, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Canine to Five: Detroit Dog Daycare is located at 3443 Cass Avenue, Detroit
OTHER:
Detroiters for City Council by Districts is working to get enough signatures by August 4th 2009 so that the citizens of Detroit will have the opportunity to decided for themselves if they want to represented by a district city council system or the current broken at-large city council system. The proposal will be on the November 2009 ballot if enough signatures are collected
Canine to Five is Metro Detroit's finest dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facility, located in the heart of Detroit's Historic Midtown Neighborhood. The facility includes: 4500 sq. feet of cage-free, indoor climate-controlled play space, 1000 sq. feet of secured, fenced in, well-lit outdoor play space, separate play area for puppies, small dogs, and quiet time, and one dozen large secure kennels for our overnight guests.
Detroiters for City Council by Districts was founded by The League of Women Voters of Detroit and they are working with the support of ACORN, Black Slate, Inc., Unifying Detroit Coalition, Our Detroit, the Council of Baptist Pastors, a group of Wayne State University Law School students and a diverse group of concerned Detroit citizens.
For more information, visit caninetofivedetroit.com
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
There’s a lot of debate about why dogs eat grass. Some dogs seem to act like mini lawnmowers, eating grass at every opportunity. Others dogs eat grass only occasionally, subsequently throwing it up.
So do dogs eat grass to throw up? This is a debatable issue. This author has observed her dog fling himself at the door to get out to grass and eat a few mouthfuls, usually when his stomach is upset. He also appears to do it when he has something stuck in his throat. The end goal of the dog seems to be to throw up.
There actually appears to be two types of grass eating behavior in dogs. Some dogs take a few nibbles, while others eat quickly, barely chewing the grass. Unchewed grass often translates to near instant vomiting. Dogs that are careful grazers, on the other hand, may not get sick from grass.
The latter case suggests that some dogs eat grass because they enjoy it. Most dogs don’t need it to supplement their diets, but because dog diets are primarily made up of herbivores, that grassy taste may be reminiscent of the cattle or lamb product they had for dinner. Some dogs also enjoy green vegetables like broccoli.
If your dogs eat grass on a regular basis, this could suggest dietary imbalance, though many vets might dismiss it. You may want to consider giving the dogs some green vegetables if they appear to want “something green.” Cooking the vegetables first may make them more digestible, resulting in less vomiting.
It’s also important to be careful when your dogs eat grass regularly. Grass from manicured lawns can contain fertilizers and pesticides, which can be toxic to dogs. Instead of allowing “grazing” behavior on lawns, consider providing some doggy grass at home that is not treated with chemicals. Also, if your dogs eat grass all the time, don’t walk them on lawns that have been recently treated with chemicals. Most of these chemicals will break down in a few days, but during the first day or two after treatment, grass-eating behavior could translate to more than tummy upset.
If your dogs eat grass as a new behavior, and are exhibiting frequent vomiting, it’s also important to check with a vet. A dog that suddenly begins to have a taste for grass may be trying to compensate for gastrointestinal problems. This could signify viral or bacterial infections and might require veterinary treatment. On the other hand, when dogs eat grass only occasionally, you can chalk this up to normal canine behavior. A mouthful of grass or two may mean cleaning up some nasty dog messes, but it is unlikely to signify poor dietary health or illness.
So do dogs eat grass to throw up? This is a debatable issue. This author has observed her dog fling himself at the door to get out to grass and eat a few mouthfuls, usually when his stomach is upset. He also appears to do it when he has something stuck in his throat. The end goal of the dog seems to be to throw up.
There actually appears to be two types of grass eating behavior in dogs. Some dogs take a few nibbles, while others eat quickly, barely chewing the grass. Unchewed grass often translates to near instant vomiting. Dogs that are careful grazers, on the other hand, may not get sick from grass.
The latter case suggests that some dogs eat grass because they enjoy it. Most dogs don’t need it to supplement their diets, but because dog diets are primarily made up of herbivores, that grassy taste may be reminiscent of the cattle or lamb product they had for dinner. Some dogs also enjoy green vegetables like broccoli.
If your dogs eat grass on a regular basis, this could suggest dietary imbalance, though many vets might dismiss it. You may want to consider giving the dogs some green vegetables if they appear to want “something green.” Cooking the vegetables first may make them more digestible, resulting in less vomiting.
It’s also important to be careful when your dogs eat grass regularly. Grass from manicured lawns can contain fertilizers and pesticides, which can be toxic to dogs. Instead of allowing “grazing” behavior on lawns, consider providing some doggy grass at home that is not treated with chemicals. Also, if your dogs eat grass all the time, don’t walk them on lawns that have been recently treated with chemicals. Most of these chemicals will break down in a few days, but during the first day or two after treatment, grass-eating behavior could translate to more than tummy upset.
If your dogs eat grass as a new behavior, and are exhibiting frequent vomiting, it’s also important to check with a vet. A dog that suddenly begins to have a taste for grass may be trying to compensate for gastrointestinal problems. This could signify viral or bacterial infections and might require veterinary treatment. On the other hand, when dogs eat grass only occasionally, you can chalk this up to normal canine behavior. A mouthful of grass or two may mean cleaning up some nasty dog messes, but it is unlikely to signify poor dietary health or illness.
VOTE 4 The Best - Canine To Five
We're please to annouce we're in the running for Metro Detroit's best Grooming Shop! Our 5 amazing groomers truly deserve this honor! Please vote for us online at http://wdiv.cityvoter.com/canine-to-five/biz/45426
And if you've not given our grooming shop a try, please do so! We're kind, gentle and affordable!
Drinking with dogs tonight!
Do you enjoy socializing with other dog owners? Then join us this evening for "Drinking with dogs", a monthly event hosted by Canine To Five.
There is no cost to attend, only the cost of your cocktails at the bar! Anyone and everyone are welcome!
We'll be there from 6:30-10 p.m.
2741 Yemans St
Hamtramck, MI 48212-3278
(313) 873-4154
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Join the Riverfront Canine Club this Summer
Canine To Five is pleased to be partnering with the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy to bring you the Riverfront Canine Club.
If you haven't experienced Detroit's beautiful new (and dog friendly!) Riverfront yet - this is your chance to walk the water's edge with your dog and make a few new friends along the way!
We will be walking on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. - bring your pooch and come on down!
This free program begins every Sunday morning at Rivard Plaza & Pavilion at 9:50 a.m. The walks kicks off at 10 a.m. and usually goes until about 11:00 a.m. We will also be walking the newly renovated Dequindre Cut Greenway this summer on some Sundays.
If you haven't experienced Detroit's beautiful new (and dog friendly!) Riverfront yet - this is your chance to walk the water's edge with your dog and make a few new friends along the way!
We will be walking on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. - bring your pooch and come on down!
This free program begins every Sunday morning at Rivard Plaza & Pavilion at 9:50 a.m. The walks kicks off at 10 a.m. and usually goes until about 11:00 a.m. We will also be walking the newly renovated Dequindre Cut Greenway this summer on some Sundays.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Reading to Dogs at the Detroit Public Library
This summer, Canine To Five is participating in the Detroit Public Library Children's Summer Reading Program. We head over to the main branch at 3 p.m. each Friday through August and let the kids read to the dogs!
If you have a friendly, calm dog you think would do well in the Reading To Dogs Program, and are available Friday afternoons, let us know!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Join the Riverfront Canine Club this Summer
Canine To Five is pleased to be partnering with the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy to bring you the Riverfront Canine Club.
If you haven't experienced Detroit's beautiful new (and dog friendly!) Riverfront yet - this is your chance to walk the water's edge with your dog and make a few new friends along the way!
We will be walking on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. - bring your pooch and come on down!
This free program begins every Sunday morning at Rivard Plaza & Pavilion at 9:50 a.m. The walks kicks off at 10 a.m. and usually goes until about 11:00 a.m. We will also be walking the newly renovated Dequindre Cut Greenway this summer on some Sundays.
If you haven't experienced Detroit's beautiful new (and dog friendly!) Riverfront yet - this is your chance to walk the water's edge with your dog and make a few new friends along the way!
We will be walking on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. - bring your pooch and come on down!
This free program begins every Sunday morning at Rivard Plaza & Pavilion at 9:50 a.m. The walks kicks off at 10 a.m. and usually goes until about 11:00 a.m. We will also be walking the newly renovated Dequindre Cut Greenway this summer on some Sundays.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Meet Natalie Dean - Facility Manager
Natalie started working at Canine to Five in February. Her first job was as dog handler, but while the pooches love her dearly, her sparkling personality needed to be enjoyed by customers, so she was promoted to Facility Manager to handle the front desk.
Coming from a family of dog lovers, Natalie considers herself an owner of three dogs; her family dogs Logan, a Shitzu, and Taz, a Shitzu Corgi mix, and her personal dog, Bella, a lab mix. Bella loves coming to Canine to Five with Natalie and has made several friends.
Natalie enjoys working with dogs because they are “true entertainers.” She said, “you know when people say kids do the darnest things? You can’t even imagine some of the funny things dogs do!” Natalie likes that the dogs keep her on her feet at all times and make her giggle all day long.
When not playing with your pooches, Natalie likes to exercising, doing everything from running to kick boxing. She also is a big wine lover and hopes to learn how to make her own one day.
Next time you bring your pooch to Canine to Five, make sure to introduce yourself to Natalie…and if you really appreciate all the love she gives your dog, treat her to a bottle of wine.
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