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It’s all about Opal.
Opal, my little beagle puppy isn’t quite so little anymore. She has passed the ten-pound mark now. We are guessing she will be 22-24 pounds when full grown. She is still small enough to scoop up to get outside quickly, and for snuggles on our laps. Opal started daycare and her Puppy Kindergarten class. (Of…
Read MoreWelcoming Opal! (Did I really just adopt another puppy?)
As we are nearing our empty nest years, my husband and I decided we would not be getting any more dogs for a long time. After losing our beagle Blue last summer, we still had three dogs, one a senior. We knew we were likely to be down to two dogs within the year, and…
Read MoreMeet the trainer, Kailly!
Kailly Muthard, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP Kailly uses a modern, science-based approach to dog training that is fun for you and your dog. Through the use of positive reinforcement training techniques, she helps dog owners in the create confident, well-mannered dogs who behave because they want to and know how, not out of fear of punishment. Certified…
Read MoreMeet the trainer, Maddie!
Gaining the trust of nervous dogs can be one of life’s greatest joys. Customizing training plans that fit the needs of individual dogs is important to Maddie. She wants to build that trust, then build confidence and teach new skills. Madison Giove (Maddie to us) joined Cold Nose Lodge as an assistant dog handler…
Read MoreMeet the Trainer, Lori!
Every relationship with a dog is unique, and Lori Snyder’s training approach reflects that belief. Lori focuses on helping dogs and their people better understand one another, building communication, trust, and a stronger everyday bond. She views training as a relationship—one that should feel supportive, rewarding, and enjoyable for both ends of the leash. A…
Read MoreGently cooked dog food is having a moment.
We have seen an increase in the number of our boarding dogs who come in with gently cooked, refrigerated/frozen dog food. Many use it as a topper on their dry food, but some use it as their main source of nutrition. We have carried Fromm dog foods at the Lodge for over a decade, and…
Read MoreThe Cattery is now open!
After sixteen years of focusing completely on dogs, we are now offering cat boarding in our new Cattery. Cats have individual condos for resting, and get one-on-one play or snuggle time with our staff twice a day. Although our staff is filled with dog lovers, many have been cat lovers all along, having been raised…
Read MoreSupporting local small businesses
As a small business owner, it is important to me to support other small businesses whenever we can. We have recently started carrying honey and paw pad butter from Funny Farm Apiaries in Mertztown, Pennsylvania in our store. We hope that trying our small selection of their products will encourage you to visit their farm…
Read MorePoem to remember our friend
A longterm staffer has recently moved away. Many of our clients didn’t know him, but their dogs certainly loved him. Before he moved, Cody wrote a poem for his coworkers. With permission, we share it here. The Lodge By Cody Stoelzle Welcome to the Lodge where your nose is always cold We accept dogs…
Read MoreValentine’s Day craft with dogs
Our daycare dogs are doing crafts and pictures this week for their parents to show their love. If you would like to create this craft with your own dog, we have some tips for you. We bought pre-cut 6-inch hearts in bulk online, so we didn’t need to cut them all. If you are only…
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