The Dog Haus Dog Daycare

As many of our customers know we often hold fundraisers for the minpins that we foster here. We do this because we are one of the only states in the IMPS system actively fund-raising and all help is needed and appreciated.

Well we want to extend our ability to help other rescues fund raise by allowing them to use the building free of charge to hold a play date/fund raiser. We are setting the last Sunday of the month as Rescue Day allowing area rescues to use the building from 1:30PM until 4:00PM for various reasons. There will be a member of The Dog Haus staff in the building to help if needed. Please contact Nate or Angie at 608-241-DOGS to set-up your event.

We would like to welcome the following dogs to the daycare: Moo and Max, Badger, Russo, Talula, Olive, Wyatt, Chula, Sterling, Annie, Lucca, Autumn, Bullfrog, Marley, Gunner, Whisper Willow, Nikko, Jack, Penny, Miss Lily Mae, Maya, Addison, Gator, Harley, Max and Riley, Remmy, King, Bacon, Cayo, Atticus, Woody, Cody D., Cody F., Molly, Max, Bodey, Maddy, Brooklynn, Sammy, Dash, Lucy and Chewie.

It is always nice to add new faces and this last month has been amazing. Our current group of dogs warmed right up to these guys making friends right from the start.

This article is from our January 2011 Newsletter but we feel as new customers begin at The Dog Haus or those doing research on daycares this is very useful information.

Here at The Dog Haus we pride ourselves on our ability to break down different behaviors and explain them with each of you if needed. We may recommend the use of calming tools if we notice certain behavioral ques from your dog that may include shaking while sitting still, excessive panting, misplaced yawning, mounting, marking, or drooling. Our utmost concern on a day to day bases is the happiness of the dogs we are trusted with. We want them to enjoy coming to day care and provide a safe environment for everyone. Some of the nervous behaviors, if not recognized, can lead to something more serious. There are many different calming tools we may recommend which include DAP collars, calming pills, or thunder shirts.
DAP (Dog Appeasing Pheromones) collars mimic the pheromone that the mother dog produces to calm and reassure her puppies. Dogs recognize these pheromones throughout life. It is an effective and natural way to help dogs cope with new situations.
Calming pills work internally to balance the mind. These pills can be purchased at Bad Dog Frida, Mounds, and other area pet stores. While this is a good option, more serious cases may require your veterinarian to evaluate your pet.
Compression shirts or “thunder shirts” work with a hugging technique around your dogs chest. Studies by the company that produce this shirt show that of the 2000 dogs tested, 80% showed a significant improvement in symptoms while wearing the thundershirt. More information and studies can be found on www.thundershirt.com.

We wanted to let everyone know The Dog Haus will be open as normal during snow events. If Madison Metro Schools happen to close we will be closed and that information will be posted here, facebook and nbc15.com. Your safety is very important to us so if you feel you can not make it on your scheduled day please call before 6:30PM the day before.

Starting with the new year there will be a grooming special each day and a month-long special as well!

Daily specials will be posted on the easel in the office – check it out!  These specials include $10 nail trims, $5 off baths, and more!

Monthly specials will be posted on the desk!

January’s special is 15% off baths and full grooms for Golden Retrievers!

Check out our Pictures section on the website – and click on the YouTube channel link at the bottom and the Flickr link at the bottom to see our updated photos and new videos! Is your dog in a video???

We want to thank our amazing customer and hope you join us in celebrating 6 fantastic years in business.  We love what we do and have only our customers and their furry family members to thank for our success.  This week we will have fun and games, outdoor time and more planned for the dogs.  For the humans we have some amazing things lined up.  Along with our Customer Appreciation we are promoting other local businesses in our community, they will all be featured this week:

Monday – Cookies provided by The Dog Haus

Tuesday – Madison Sourdough Co. with some hand made breads

Wednesday – Java Cat will help us start your day off right with premium coffee

Thursday – Catalyst will have some of their Athletic Wear here

Friday – Bunky’s Cafe is sharing some of their amazing baklava

Along with our Customer Appreciation week we are promoting local businesses in our community.

The Dog Haus Special this week: You can purchase as many packages as you would like and get 10% off *excludes 16visit special.

The date is set, the decorations are being dragged out of the attic, and the photographers are reserved!

Do you have your dog’s costume ready yet?  Be inventive, creative, and fun – there are great prizes to be won!

The party will be held at The Dog Haus from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, October 22nd.

Don’t worry, we’ve checked and the Badger game is an Away game at 7pm, and the Packers play on Sunday.  So you have no reason not to come!

There will be games, costume parade, and professional picture-taking available with Grey-Oaks Pet-o-graphy (sign up for a specific time for pictures right at our front desk any time between now and 10/21)!

No reservation for the party necessary!

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If you have a Min Pin, foster a Min Pin, have ever thought of fostering or adopting a Min Pin, or just want to come and see this fun event, PLEASE JOIN US!

11am- 3pm at The Dog Haus

Face Painting

Tarot Card Reading

Silent Auction

Frozen T-Shirt Contest (you’ll have to stop in to find out what this is!)

Adoptable Dog Parade

Adoption Reunion play time

Come out and talk to volunteers of IMPS Min Pin Rescue about what we do and why, and help us raise money for the rescue while doing some fun activities!