I Could Use A Drink!!

Drego and Indy can't get enough water out in this heat.  Its just one way they're trying to stay hydrated enough to run around and chase each other in the yard.

It's playtime!!

Charlie is ready to get some energy out in the play yard despite the sock he ate last week!  Labradoodle's are always up for a good time!

Fun in the Sun

Walker and Turbo are having a blast chasing each other out in the play yard.  They have their own vacation when mom and dad are out of town!

Rooms still available for Fourth of July!

If you haven't made your travel plans yet, we still have rooms available for your furry pooch for the Fourth of July.  Call us today at (919) 596-0235  because we're booking up fast!

Dog of the Week

My name is Henry and I'm having a blast playing with all my buddies in the play yard at Best Friends!  I'd love to make even more friends too.  Remember when you're boarding here for the first time, your first night is free!

Foods Toxic to Dogs

1. Onions- contains Thiosulphate
2. Chocolate- contains Theobromine
3. Grapes- contains unknown toxic substance
4. Raisins
5. Fruit pits and Seeds- contain Cyanogenic Glycosides
6. Macademia Nuts- contains unknown toxic substance
7. Potato Peelings/ Green Potatoes- contains Oxalates
8. Broccoli- only in large quantities
9. Yeast Dough- can produce gas and swelling of the digestive system
10. Coffee, Grounds, Tea, Soft Drinks- caffeine
11. Alcohol
12. Human Vitamins- can cause kidney and liver damage
13. Spoiled Food
14. Persimmons- can cause blockage
15. Raw Eggs/ Fish- salmonella
16. Salt, Baking Soda, Baking Powder- in large amounts
17. Mushrooms- can cause liver and kidney damage
18. Sugar Free Foods
19. Nutmeg
20. Avocado

Best Friends Associate earns Another K9 Title

On April 8, 2010 Chloe from Best Friends Raleigh won her BH (begleithund) at the OG Carolina German Shepherd Clubs Spring Schutzhund trial with her dog Kiki. To attain a "BH" the dog and handler are evaluated as a team. The exercises for part 1 are as follows:

• Heeling on Leash
• Heeling off Leash (gunshots are also fired during this portion)
• Sit
• Down With Recall
• Long Down

The exercises for part 2 are as follows

• Ability to Perform in Traffic
• Behavior of the Dog Under Extreme Traffic Conditions
• Behavior of the Dog Left Alone During Traffic Conditions

Chloe and Kiki both passed under Judge Rudiger Mai. Congratulations to them both!!!

Best Friends dog trainer Shawn Murace also came in 5th place during the confirmation portion of the show with Enschi Vom Globalhaus Sch1, KKL1. He placed in the category "Working Title Female".