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February is just around the corner. Here's a look at a great month of specials!

We are closing out a lot of our collegiate gear, in Razorback, Sooner and OSU designs. Harnesses, leashes, pet sets, select collars and select jerseys are all on sale for half off.

This is a great deal, don't miss it!

It's super cold out, and from what we hear it's just going to keep getting colder. Don't let your best four-legged friend face the chill without a sweater!

I know lots of people have been waiting for it, so our 2010 obedience schedule is now available! Please keep in mind that dates for Jan/Feb classes will be subject to change in the event of inclement weather.

If you are interested in signing up for any of these classes, please visit our Rogers Ave location to fill out your paperwork and put down your deposit!

We have one more class of basic obedience classes available before we go on winter break*, starting Thursday Oct. 22nd at 7PM. There are a couple of spots left so call today to register!

Puppy Kindergarten classes will continue in rotation as long as we have puppies in class. If your dog is too old for puppy kindergarten, you've missed the last class before winter break, and are desperate for some help...call to make arrangements for private lessons, which are available year-round.

*Due to hectic holiday schedules and vacations, we suspend classes  from November to January. Make sure you come back in January of '10 to check the schedule for the new year.

A: Destructive behavior is often a symptom of a deeper problem - boredom. When your dog isn't getting enough exercise and stimulation, he will resort to eating through walls, devouring books and, yes, chewing anything that fits into his mouth. No toy is completely indestructible, but there are many toys made for aggressive chewers and dogs who can't seem to get enough. First, make sure you're walking your dog, preferably every day. A good game of fetch is great for wearing out a hyper dog, but it's better to skip the tennis balls and use a solid rubber ball that is much tougher. We carry them for $4.79. For a dog who needs stimulation while you're away or busy, we carry two great items. The first is a brand new chew called the Everlasting Treat Ball. Made of incredibly resilient rubber, it has two large openings for tough treats or food. It is slightly rounded and wobbles all over the place. With food or treats inserted, it can keep your dog busy for hours.

We also carry black Kongs, which are great for stuffing with food and treats.

We only carry the black kongs because they are stronger and made for more aggressive chewers. Come by and talk with us for more ideas on toys and chews for your dog and be sure to sign up for our newsletter!

Get Serious, the popular stain and odor remover, is back in stock!

Get Serious is not a "saturate and soak" cleaner, so it lasts a lot longer. It can be microwaved to increase effectiveness and is great on all kinds of stubborn stains. Because it's not a neutralizer or a cover-up, Get Serious lifts the stains from deep in the carpet AND the padding. Will not yellow the carpet and will even remove yellowing from other cleaners. Can also be used on upholstry. Removes the pheremone so that pets won't return to a place to re-mark.

If you have a housetraining problem, come in and talk to us. Between advice on crate training, housetraining wraps for male dogs, and a full-line of excellent stain and odor removers we can help you (and your pet) with all your housetraining woes.

Q: My dog has been using your foods for about 6 months and he is still scratching. I thought diet was supposed to help? He doesn't get any table scraps, just his food and some of those T-Bone treats when he's a good boy. What gives?

A: While diet may not cure seasonal external allergies, like grass allergies, they should improve. More than that, however, you should probably take a closer look at the ingredients list of the treats you're giving. Keeping common allergens out of the food does no good if your dog's treats are loaded with things that make your dog itch! Check out the ingredients for Purina T-Bonz: Ground wheat, corn gluten meal, water, wheat flour, ground yellow corn, sugar, glycerin, beef, chicken by-product meal, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, corn starch-modified, liver, soybean meal... Wheat and corn are very common allergens, and they are the primary ingredients of these treats. You should try to find treats that avoid all grains, such as Merrick's beef or lamb training treats, or Zuke's Z-Filets.

Healthy treats, packed with pure protein goodness. An added benefit of these meat-only treats is that they are great for dog's with weight issues and are very effective as training treats. This month, our Merrick treats are on sale as well as some of our most popular chews like flossies and Texas Toothpicks. I

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