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"I want to make sure that the dogs leave knowing how to play well with others so they go out and make the world a better place. It's about ripples."
-Shelly Gilliam
Here's how you can socialize your dog!
Dogs & the Rule of 7's
Play with seven different toys: big balls, small balls, soft fabric toys, fuzzy toys, squeaky toys, paper or cardboard, metal items, wooden items, or milk jugs.
Meet and play with seven new dogs in various surroundings: at home, a park, at a friend's home, while on a walk in the neighborhood, at the beach, and on the trail. Remember to supervise these meetings and use the one-at-a-time rule until the pooches are well-socialized.
Give them seven challenges: climb on a box, climb off a box, go through a tunnel, climb steps, go down steps, climb over obstacles, play hide and seek, go in and out of a doorway with a step up or down, or run around a fence.
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Here at the Doggie Dude Ranch, we aren't just another business in the community - we're a part of it. To support our values of Community and Education; we participate in the following events and programs that enhance our quality of life and animal awareness.
Pooches for Peace
We undertook a two-year fundraiser for the Central Asia Institute, which builds schools for girls in the remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan, called Pooches for Peace. Thank you for all of your support!
Woofstock 2008
Hundreds of dogs gathered at Talking Rock to hike, network, and make new canine friends.
Right: These two lucky dogs found a new pal -that is a real treat!
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Costco Children's Miracle Network Fundraiser 2008
The Doggie Dude Ranch was a corporate sponsor this year for Costco's month-long Children's Miracle Network fundraiser. We made a donation and manned a booth. We thought we were serving them, but Costco treated us like royalty all day. Thank you! The proceeds of this great event went to help the Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Sacred Heart Elementary Career Day
Sacred Heart Elementary in Prescott invited us to speak about being small business owners. We taught the children about the opportunity that business ownership provides to realize your dreams, and to serve others. In addition, we taught them about animal safety. The students thanked us with cards, drawings, and they even sang us songs!
Right: Students practice properly introducing themselves to Bear.
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Heritage Middle School Career Day
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JoAnne, our Kennel Supervisor, visited with Heritage Middle School students to talk about being a small business owner, and creating successful habits and goal setting.
Left: It's hard to say who's purring more!
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Chino Valley Library
Chino Valley Library Let's Read summer program sponsor 2007 & 2008.
Tiger Talks - Tiger, our Ranch Office Manager, is a regular visitor at the Chino Valley library demonstrating what a well socialized cat he is.
Below: Tiger's ready to answer questions. Right: The smiling Chino Valley Library staff.
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Dogtober Fest
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Two years in a row, we've been there supporting pet adoption and responsible, compassionate pet ownership.
Left: One adorable, adoptable puppy.
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Prescott Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
A good parade always makes our tail wag! We had a great time again this year, and the parade watchers loved it too. It was hard to keep the parade moving when so many people were stopping us to love on our furry friends. Visit the Chamber.
Rescue a Golden
Rescue a Golden is a 501 (C) 3 organization that rescue Golden Retrievers throughout Arizona and finds them new homes. We help by sponsoring events and generating referrals for them.
Yavapai Humane Society Adopt-a-thon
The Doggie Dude Ranch gave two paws up to this event which placed rescued animals in loving, lifetime homes. Visit the Humane Society.
Right: Shelly handing out some loves.
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Northpoint Academy Dog Wash Fundraiser
The Northpoint Academy students came back for a second fundraiser and they raised over $1,000 for their school. Congratulations!
Halloween Party
Our furry friends came over in costume to play games and have a happy howl-oween.
Below: Some of our top prize winners - a hula girl, scarecrow, and a family of pirates.
Yappy Hour
On April 26, 2007, hundreds of dog and cat lovers attended our very first Yappy Hour! Over $600 was raised for the Yavapai Humane Society, and we all had a great time. Click here to scroll through our gallery of photos. Visit the Humane Society.
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GROOMING SPECIAL: Seniors receive 10% off grooming total on Tuesdays.
CLOSED FOR LUNCH from 12:00 - 12:30 daily.
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