As part of your purchase comes THIS ed​ucation package that consists information you need gathered here in one place.  It’s very important that you go through all info so that you are prepared and that you’ve done the educational element we were require.  We require you come for an education visit (which can be done at pick up) so we can be sure you have done the proper education and reading to be equipped to care for your puppy. At visit and pick up appts any questions can be answered.  We reserve the right to refuse selling a puppy if we feel the education has not been done.

It’s very important to do the reading and understand the commitment and the work involved and how to raise your puppy properly and train it.

IT IS REQUIRED TO DO THE EDUCATION AND READY NECESSARY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN BEING A DOG OWNER..

Here is a video of interest: https://youtu.be/g1ZAKvaUcrU.

YOUR APPOINTMENTS:*** PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE TIME OF COMMITMENT TO THE PUPPY****  We are accepting C A S H O N L Y – no credit or debit cards.

On arrival- pull into parking lot. Approach the office- ring bell to notify that you have arrived. Please be on time and respect everyone’s allotted appointment.When visiting- please stay after and play with your puppy by the pond for as long as you like.

On arrival- pull into parking lot. Approach the office- ring bell to notify that you have arrived. Please be on time and respect everyone’s allotted appointment.When visiting- please stay after and play with your puppy by the pond for as long as you like.

PART A: Before puppy goes home

ACTION ITEMS:
THERE ARE 4  ACTION ITEMS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR THE DOG TO GO HOME:
- Order Dog Food on AUTO SHIP
- Order Immune supplement NU VET
- GET BONES – uncooked cow bones – marrow or rib bones
- SET UP FREE PET HEALTH INSURANCE

1 ORDER YOUR DOG FOOD ASAP
-use the link for $5 off* How to order?
‍https://tlcpetfood.com/nutrition/lakewoodranchdoodles/105387/
* Phone order – 877 328-8400
- be sure to tell the agent you are buying a Lakewood Dog for your $5.00 off and your free personalized name tag.
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If you decide to change to a different food without discussing it with us.....
it voids our contract; including our health guarantee as it stresses the dogs immune system when feeding an inappropriate diet.

2 IMMUNITY VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT NU VET
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As a breeder, puppy health is my top priority. That’s why I enthusiastically recommend NuVet Plus immune system builder to all of my puppy families. Simply put, it is the best nutritional supplement available today.
To assure your puppy gets off to the right start, they have been enjoying NuVet Plus every day as a treat (they love the taste). Continuing this daily regimen is the easiest and best way to keep your pup on the path to perfect health!
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Hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats are using NuVet to support their immune system and provide optimal health. A strong immune system will protect them from environmental and food toxins such as back yard pesticides, hormones, germs from public places, and even toxic formaldehyde in furniture and carpeting. NuVet Plus will not only protect but also help them maintain a beautiful skin and coat.
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This is not just a vitamin. It’s an immune system builder with a precise balance of vitamins, minerals, omega fatty acids, amino acids and high-potency antioxidants. That’s why it works so well through all three stages of a dog’s life.
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For puppies - Fills the immunity gap all puppies experience. Shortly after birth maternal antibody effectiveness is greatly reduced. By 8 weeks your puppy’s immune system is at a vulnerable point. Once in their new home, the immune system is weakened by the stress of adoption and exposure to novel bacteria and viruses in their environment. This is also when the vaccine series is started. Vaccines are most effective if the immune system can respond properly. Starting NuVet Plus now is important to helping your puppy grow into a healthy adult. For dogs in their prime - Improves the luster of their skin and coat while providing the necessary antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, mineral and more to sustain their body’s peak performance during the prime of their lives.

For older dogs – Helps provide the nutritional requirements to help them live long, happy, and productive lives in their senior years. NuVet also offers cardiovascular support, can improve energy and overall quality of life.

NuVet is not available in stores, and is only available to the general public with an order code from an authorized pet professional.
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For your convenience, you may order directly from the manufacturer by calling 800-474-7044 and using Order Code: 454716.  
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Hours of operation are 9:00 AM PST to 8:00 PM EST Monday thru Friday. Product is shipped from a distribution center in Woodbridge, ONTARIO  Canada You can save an additional 15% and assure you never run out of NuVet by choosing the “AutoShip” option when you call in.
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Please take a moment to watch this quick video. It provides some important information about NuVet and your puppy’s transition home.
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New Puppy Parent Video:
https://vimeo.com/776380947 Please order prior to picking up your pup!

3 RAW COW BONES

‍UNCOOKED MARROW BONES TO REDUCE STRESS
‍YOU MUST FEED BONES. Uncooked- frozen Cow bones from the butcher are part of the diet and teach self entertainment as well as reducing STRESS from the chewing action.

DOGS NEED raw bones to chew.
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• Chewing on the right kind of raw bones is the equivalent of a good dental cleaning, it removes plaque buildup and prevents gum disease!
• Raw bones provide a highly digestible source of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals,
• Feeding bones makes the stomach muscle layers stronger, which prevents bloat.
• Bones also have a cleansing effect as they provide roughage in the diet and bulk for healthy bowel movements.
• Feeding raw bones also prevents anal gland problems. The bowel movements after feeding bones are harder which helps express anal glands and get rid of toxins.
• Chewing on raw FROZEN MARROW bones keeps him occupied AND teaches self entertainment.
• The act of chewing cannot be trained out of a dog. Chewing releases chemicals in their brain such as dopamine and serotonin important to reducing stress and promotes a feeling of wellbeing..

4 PET INSURANCE
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- ACTION REQUIRED! SET UP 30 DAY FREE PUPPY HEALTH INSURANCE ONLY AVAILABLE THE DAY BEFORE OR THE DAY PUPPY GOES HOME!!  TO  SET UP
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We have had clients tell us their puppy ate pinecones, fell off the couch, found rat poison, ingested wood, ate children’s toys, and many other scary accidents have happened - not to mention illnesses that can happen to a puppy with a un-developed immune system.

PET INSURANCE IS A MUST IN TODAYS WORLD OF OWNING A PUPPY.
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Vet costs have skyrocketed and we need to be sure that if your puppy suddenly needs care, that money is available for that care to happen..TRUPANION INSURANCE COMPANY offers you FREE health insurance for 30 DAYS Because you are purchasing a puppy from Lakewood Ranch.

It has to be ACTIVIATED THE DAY or two before or one the actual day the PUPPY GOES HOME you MUST use the code for the free 30 days
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– if you don’t use the code there is a waiting period. If you wait and do not sign up when the dog goes home
– you aren’t covered!
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Call 855.266.2156 | Code: BR1LR92220
Or visit TRUPANION.COM to activate coverage.

KEEP YOUR PUPPIES IMMUNE SYSTEM STRONG
To build immunity - Avoid antibiotics.

YOU NEED TO Use a probiotic and vitamins for life to help Balance the dogs GUT and prevent yeast build up in ears and feed plain yogurt daily.

We offer daily vitamins and probiotic  in our boutique - don't forget to get them when your dog goes home.

FLEAS & TICKS - ARTICLE ON WEBSITE
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) on the skin weekly helps keep fleas and ticks off your dog. Also use a NATURAL pest spray when going for walks. For internal parasites - DE ¼ teaspoon in a tablespoon of pumpkin weekly.

YOU NEED A TICK PULLER!.
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PURCHASING DOG ACCESSORIES:
We offer a first year starter package containing safe holistic products, treats and doggies accessories - we can ship or u pick uphttps://www.lakewoodpetboutique.com.We focus on green products-eco /environmentally friendly/ all natural/recycled /North American made products.

WE SHIP ANYTHING FROM THE BOUTIQUE AFTER YOUR DOG GOES HOME – ORDER ONLINE...

NUTRITION - FOOD AND FEEDING
‍https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/tlc-whole-life-dog-food/.
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DO NOT FEED WHEAT!!! OR RAW!!!

Don't forget to order dog food!We have done a ton of research on what to feed as the best nutritionally balanced food to our dogs. Golden retriever and Labrador retriever breeds DO NOT TOLERATE WHEAT, CORN, FILLERS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS OR COLOURS.
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Goldens can have minor to major allergic reactions to an improper diet that could cause - Poor Temperament, improper physiological development; aggression and physical growth retardation.
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We have found this fantastic food that is holistic and improves health. We can feed ANY brand of food we wish- but to create healthy puppies we need healthy parents. We see very little hot spots; yeast infections; allergic reactions when feeding this food.

The other bonus is that you can order online or by phone and it is delivered to your home FREE anywhere in North America. We chose the auto-delivery option so we don't have to remember when to order. The food content is awesome!.

Why TLC Whole Life as your holistic food choice…

Meat First – Ancestral Diet• Fresh, Whole Natural Ingredients• Ingredients and Food Naturally Preserved• Highest Levels of Chondroitin & Glucosamine• Probiotics (Beneficial Bacteria) and Prebiotics• Protection Against Diabetes & Obesity• Healthier, Shinier Coat• Protection Against Allergies• No By-Products, Corn, Wheat, Fillers• No Artificial Flavors or Colors.Why we insist on TLC?• Healthier, shiniercoat from Omega 3 & 6• Strong muscles• Antioxidants to protect against disease• Optimal digestion• Less stool volume• Clear, bright eyes• Happier, healthier pet• Natural protection against allergic reactions and inflammation• Low glycemic formula helps prevent obesity.

HOW MUCH TO FEED YOUR PUPPY?
MAX 2 to 4 CUPS - MIN 1/2 CUP DAILY Don’t feed food or water after 8 pm.They should be allowed to self govern their food intake by grazing. BY 8 MONTHS YOUR PUPPY WILL SLOW DOWN FOOD INTAKE..

FEED DAILY PROBIOTIC & VITAMINS FOR LIFE
All dogs benefit from daily multivitamins which help the immune system and improve health.CRANBERRY CHEWS can be used for UTI – bladder irritation or infection.YEAST OVERGROWTH IN EARS ETC. – use a heaping tablespoon or two of plain yogurt daily..

STRESS STOOL WHEN GOING HOME
Loose stools result from a new environment from stress. We send home enough for a week of probiotic-It is important you continue with a probiotic chew for life.FEED A PUMPKIN MIXTURE to soothe the bowel.
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Pumpkin is a superfood. It soothes the bowel in a stressed puppy or dog. Add Diatomaceous earth to pumpkin puree and flavour with raw meat, fish, or honey.Freeze in ice cube trays. Give one each day to a new puppy for the first few weeks. After that once or twice a week. The DE will help with your dog parasites.NOT EATING MUCH IN THE FIRST 24-48 HOURS IS NORMAL.

EATING HABITS AND TRAINING TREATS.
Dogs eating habits slow down and change as they slow growing and become more mature

Your dog  should learn to be a grazer - benefits are much healthier digestion health because they’re not wolfing their food down; Less food aggression and no food coveting.They should be allowed to self govern their food intake.Avoid too many high protein; carbohydrate or sugary treats.

Sweet or really favoured treats are like candy for your dog child. They much prefer them over a well balanced meal they get from kibble.To avoid too much “candy” Put kibble in a bag with dehydrated liver to transfer the flavour and not use other types of treats as the dog gets past toilet training.Use a certain treat for toilet training. Use a different treat for behaviour training.Dogs that over eat should have a slow feed bowl to avoid eating too quickly and causing many digestive issues.Dogs train much faster when using a food reward over praise only..

USE TWO DIFFERENT TREATS FOR TOILETING AND OBEDIANCE TRAINING..

TOILET TRAINING USING A BELL – SEE ARTICLE ON WEBSITE
‍Use a BELL and use your pups paw to ding it before going outside for a toilet break. Within a week they will ring the bell to go outside.IF YOU LIVE IN A CONDO OR APARTMENT – USE A GRASS PATCH PAD (AVAILABLE IN OUR BOUTIQUE) ON YOUR BALCONY..

‍BUILDING A DOGGY TOILET
‍can be easily made to save a messy yard – a wood box – like a sandbox – with no bottomToileting routine: Best times to take your puppy outside is:-When you wake up -right before bedtime.-Immediately after your puppy eats or drinks a lot of water. -when your puppy wakes up from a nap.-physical activity promotes bowel movements -before or after entering the crate..

BEHAVIOUR
– SEE ARTICLE ON WEBSITE - Nipping or mouthing
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It's not always easy to convince a new puppy not to bite the hand that feeds them, pets them, or plays with them, for that matter.When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths, so they may also be inclined to bite or "mouth" your hand during play or when being petted. This is rarely aggressive behavior meant to do harm, but it is a difficult habit to break unless you encourage your puppy to try an acceptable alternative behavior. The goal is to redirect your puppy's energy onto acceptable chew toys, and to teach them to be gentle when a hand is in or near their mouth..

‍CRATE TRAINING
– A FULL ARTICLE IN ON THE WEBSITE ABOUT CRATE TRAINING

Getting into a routine One of the most important things you need to do for your puppy right off the bat is to establish a routine. Though it will be difficult initially for you to decide on a routine that will work for you, your family, and your puppy, don't wait too long to figure it out..

GET A DOG WALKER IF YOU ARE AWAY ALL DAY.The crate is the dog’s DEN. Not a punishment.

The space should be reduced so the puppy does not toilet in the crate.

Just enough space to go in- turn around and come back out. About 8” to start.

Crate should be
36” deep for a moyens 30-40 lbs
42” deep for mid-size 40-50 lbs.

It’s his bedroom. HIS DEN.  These are den animals.  It is their Place to retreat. Cover with blanket. Door uncovered. Crate training uses a dog’s natural instincts as a den animal.

THE DOG NEEDS A CRATE TO BE HIS BEDROOM FOR LIFE.  REMOVING IT CAN CAUSE STRESS..
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‍WALKING YOUR DOG FOR EXERCISE
‍A fenced yard with a doghouse is a bonus, especially for large and active dogs; however, dogs should never be left outside alone or for extended periods of time. Dogs need and crave companionship; they should spend most of their time with their family, not alone outside..

‍COLLAR vs HARNESS:
‍The dog’s collar should not be tight; it should fit so two fingers can slip easily under his collar. Remember: HARNESS only for leash walking a puppy until at least 4 months..

‍HOW FAR CAN MY PUPPY WALK?
‍2 MONTHS – 10 MINUTES - .5 MILE
3 MONTHS – 15 MINUTES - .75 MILE
4 MONTHS – 20 MINUTES – 1 MILE
5 MONTHS – 25 MINUTES – 1.25 MILE
6 MONTHS – 30 MINUTES – 1.5 MILE
7 MONTHS – 35-40 MINUTES 1.75 MILE..

Protect feet with PAW WAX – not booties

Other contaminants such as road salt can be avoided by using a NATURAL PAW WAX. It’s a barrier to prevent salt being absorbed into the body. It also prevents ice balls from building. Booties can be a chock hazard for they are left on an unattended dog..

‍GROOMING EDUCATION:
‍It’s very important that you read through this info so that you are prepared and that you’ve done the educational element we require.

Please be sure to brush your puppy 1 - 3 times weekly to prevent coat matting and trim nails regularly. To learn good grooming table behaviour your puppy needs to see your groomer within a month of going home..

‍PUPPY CHANGES TO EXPECT

PUPPY COAT SHEDDING-
‍Most puppies lose their puppy coat when they're somewhere around 3 - 7 months old, depending on size, breed and coat type. This sort of puppy hair loss can be more extreme in some breeds than others, and may look very 'patchy' for a time..

‍ADULT TEETH COME IN TIME
-PUPPY TEETH MILK BEGIN FALLING OUT AT 8 WEEKS - BY 12 WEEKSADULT TEETH BEGIN COMING IN -BY 6 MONTHS ALL 42 TEETH WILL BE PRESENT. BRUSH TEETH REGULARLY AND GIVING RAW MARROW BONES REGULARLY TO PREVENT PLAQUE BUILD UP. DENTAL KITS AVAILABLE IN OUR BOUTIQUE..

‍BATHING SWIMMING GROOMING
‍Brush your dog regularly to prevent matting. One to 3 times a week.
Professional Grooming at every 6-8 weeks; Nails should be trimmed monthly; Regular brushing of hair is a must to avoid tangles (3-4 times weekly); Bathing with water only anytime; Dog soap- no more than once per week. Teach your puppy to swim in the bathtub right away. If your dog swims in a salt water pool you must rinse the dog afterwards as salt is not good for dogs..

‍HOLISTIC APPROACH
‍A combination of food choice, avoiding using chemicals, and over medicating our puppies with toxic flea drops. Also We DO NOT do any altering or invasive procedures such as microchipping – which is a health risk due to high rate of tumor and paralysis. We suggest a name tag instead. CALL TLC PET FOOD FOR A FREE -name tag. Read website to understand about toxins; unsafe foods and plants for your dog. https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/tlc-whole-life-dog-food/.

‍CANCER PREVENTION:
GOLDEN RETRIEVERS ARE AT RISK FOR CANCER. SUPPLEMENTS SUCH AS PROBIOTICS, PREBIOTICS AND DIGESTIVE ENZYMES are being linked to raising immunity and gut health and cancer prevention.To avoid cancer raise your puppy as “green” as possible - holistic approach will keep your dog healthier in the long run.

Retrievers have known skin allergies and digestion sensitivities. Do not use food with any wheat or a raw diet. It is very important to use SAFE products on these hybrids. Do not use toxic drops for fleas and ticks.

No PLASTIC/NYLON BONES or RAW HIDE  - THEY ARE MADE WITH TOXIC CHEMICALS.  NEVER FEED THEM TO YOUR DOG..

‍ILLNESS
‍Can dogs recover from Giardia without medication?

If a dog has no clinical signs of giardia, you don't automatically need to treat it – they may recover by themselves if they are healthy and have a strong immune system.

GIARDIA IS EVERYWHERE!

Giardia is everywhere. Your back yard, on sidewalks, on trails and forests. Animals and birds carry it – they Poop and rainwater disburses the giardia cysts. Cysts can live in cold and last for months. They are microscopic so you can’t see them.

Probiotics help build a good immune system.

USE THEM FOR YOUR DOGS ENTIRE LIFE.

In some cases you will still treat an asymptomatic dog, such as if another dog or family member is immune compromised or ill.If you have a dog with symptoms- than treatment can be done naturally or with vet medications. Either treatment method requires you to bathe with chlorhexidine shampoo to remove the cysts from the dogs fur so he doesn’t re-ingest the cysts and the cycle continues. The common giardia found in Ontario is not typically transferable to humans. Always wash your hands when cleaning up after your dog and grooming your dog.

BEWARE OF VET TRICKS!

1. DO NOT go to the vet before the dog has been home 4 weeks STRESS DROPS YOUR PUP’S IMMUNE SYSTEM.
2. NO NEED to take a POOP sample to the vet when you take your dog home. We test STOOL before pups go home. Be sure to advise your vet that your puppy has already been given preventative parasite medication THE TEST WILL NOT BE ACCURATE
3. DO NOT TAKE YOUR VETS ADVISE OF WHAT TO FEED YOUR PUPPY-
4. DO NOT BUY THE PUPPY PACKAGE FROM YOUR VET You will want to test the waters with a vet and see if you LIKE their approach before committing to a FULL YEAR PACKAGE - that offers things like flea and tick chews that we DO NOT RECOMMEND.
5. If they are too pushy - guilting you into buying things you feel you don't need - get a new vet.
6. DO NOT LET YOUR VET SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR DOG AT 6 MONTHS. WAIT UNTIL ONE YEAR SPAY OR NEUTER- ASK US FOR A LIST OF SPAY AND NEUTER CLINICS for spay or neuter at a reduced price
7. Vets are subjected to people coming in with puppies that are NOT from licensed breeders. Do not blindly do things the vet is requesting if you do not understand or feel comfortable doing them. Call us ANYTIME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS before proceeding with anything your vet tells you...

WARNINGS
• DOG PARKS are breeding grounds for bacteria and illness
• DOG PARKS – be careful of other poorly trained abusive dogs and feces not scooped
• PUDDLES, STANDING WATER, FECES are main sources of illness in dogs
• SWIMMING POOLS – Chlorine and SALT are harsh on your dog’s skin – rinse well.
• ANTI FREEZE for your car (GLYCOL) will kill your dog
• CHEWING GUM/ MINTS/PEANUT BUTTER Can Contain XYLITOL WILL KILL your pet.
• HOLIDAYS BRING CHOCOLATE! WATCH YOUR PET.
• SUMMER HEAT DEHYDRATION – GATORADE OR PEDIATRIC ELECTRALYTES
• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN VEHICLE ALONE.
• BE KIND TO YOUR DOG - STRESS LEADS TO DEHYDRATION WHICH LEADS TO DEATH.

• INFANT PUPPIES HAVE LITTLE OR NO IMMUNITY TO DISEASES, BACTERIA OR PARASITES – KEEP THEM AWAY FROM PUBLIC PLACES & OTHER DOGS
• Be aware that cocoa, chocolate, milk products, grapes, onions, AVOCADO and other human foods are toxic.
• DOG THEFT IS ON THE RISE
. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN A SITUATION WHERE HE CAN BE STOLEN.
• THC (CANABIS) POISONING IS ON THE RISE. PUBLIC PLACES MAY BE DANGEROUS IF YOUR DOG EATS A BUTT OFF THE GROUND..

ESSENTIAL OILS AND SCENTS ARE POISON!

Some essential oils are poisonous to dogs. This includes oil of cinnamon, citrus, pennyroyal, peppermint, pine, sweet birch, tea tree (melaleuca), wintergreen, and ylang ylang. These oils are toxic whether ingested by mouth or spread on the skin.

As for which scents your pets are more likely to be OK with... Avoid those made from (or with) paraffin, as that can release more potential impurities and irritants that can bother both your and your pet's respiratory system.

DO NOT USE DEODORIZING SPRAYS OR AIR FRESHENER OR FEBREEZE.
THEY CAN BE TOXIC TO DOGS. SOMETIMES THEY APPEAR AS SKIN IRRITANT AND OFTEN ARE DIAGNOSED AS AN ALLERGY..

We offer  our line of Lakewood Holistics Brand in our Boutique. Lakewoodpetboutique.com.


Employ a dog walker to exercise your pet daily.

Many reputable pet care facilities include a dog walking service. They send a bonded, experienced person to your home to walk your pooch on regularly scheduled visits. For those pet parents whose workdays run long, a dog walker may be the only way your pooch can get some much needed exercise..Bully sticks and dental chews

RAW COW MARROW BONES
are the best for dental care. You can give your dog plenty of her own toys and dental chews will help prevent her from gnawing on your things. Additionally, dental chews help to keep her teeth clean and freshen her breath..Introduce a new toy

A new toy can add some excitement during the day while your dog is home alone. A tough chew toy that can’t be torn apart while you’re gone is best, just in case your dog likes to gobble things up. Also rotate her toys… after a day or two, put one toy away so it’s out of sight and mind, and bring out another to replace it. This will keep all of your pet’s toys fresh and exciting..
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TEACH SELF ENTERTAINING
Frozen uncooked cow bones- Give in while in the crate Beef Bones
– Chewing reduces stress and anxiety in dogs. Look for them at our butcher or grocery store- KEEP MEAT AND MARROW.  

DO NOT FEED THE SMOKED BONES – THEY ARE TOO HARD AND WILL BREAK TEETH. VERY DANGEROUS..

Cheaper spay & neuter clinics
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‍https://peterboroughhumanesociety.ca/spay-neuter-clinic/
(Peterborough)
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‍https://www.vet4you.ca/pricing
(Toronto)
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‍https://www.spayneuterontario.com
(Belleville)
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‍Www.spayneutertoronto.com
(Etobicoke)
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‍https://spayneuterclinicwelland.com
(welland)
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https://613345spay.ca
(Brockville)

‍https://www.kingstonnapaneespayneuterclinic.com/
(Kingston)
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‍https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/animals-and-pets/spay-and-neuter-clinic
(Ottawa)
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‍https://kwsphumane.ca/services/spay-neuter-clinic
(Stratford)
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‍http://www.northbayhumanesociety.ca/
(north bay)

https://tbdhs.ca
(Thunder Bay)

To find more try:
‍https://thepetucator.wordpress.com/2019/07/14/2019-ontario-low-cost-spay-neuter-vaccination-microchip-clinics/