And we have a winner!

Macy gets the free day of daycare...Thanks for playing along Ryan!

Gobble Gobble

Hi Folks! Free day of daycare today for any pet parent who flaps their wings and sings "Gobble gobble gobble" in our lobby!!! :) Extra points if your dog is wearing a turkey costume!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from YLD! Jim and I started the day off before sunrise with a great pack. They all send hugs to their families :) Travel safe and thank you all! Have a great day!

Thanksgiving tips for your dog

With Thanksgiving just a few days away I wanted to toss out a few reminders and tips to make your days a bit easier.

-Go for a long walk before guests arrive. Stop frequently on your walk to practice sit, stay, down and other tricks. The added mental stimulation will help tire Fido out.

-Remind all of your guests not to feed anything to the dog. You never know what's going to upset Mitzy's tummy! Table scraps aren't the best for dogs anyway.

-If you have strangers coming over, it may be best to introduce Fido to everyone outside. This removes a considerable amount of tension from the situation. If that's not an option, He may do better in a bedroom or crate until people start to leave. Please remember, your house is your dog's den...they can be funny if they feel the need to protect their environment.

-Unfamiliar kids should never be left alone with your dog. Ever.

-Think trash. Its easier to empty the trash or keep it outside when you're not cooking or cleaning up. All those special treats wrapped in tin foil, plastic wrap etc could be a costly and dangerous oversight.

-Most importantly, Read your dog's body language! Pacing, panting, drooling, shaking off, "smiling", cowering, seeking small places, shivering, whining, or other out of the ordinary behaviors are signs of stress. Help Mitzy out by moving her to a safe zone away from the action. If these clear signals go unnoticed, an issue may be close to follow.

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Mike

Friday catch up...

Hi everyone,

Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you to all those that have served and their families for their support. We appreciate you!

The full moon definitely had the pack wound up and full of energy and play this week! Here's a few pics from this week....

Juno trying to get Abby to play

Spaulding and Hennah ready for nap

Summer and Mollie have been friends at YLD since 2008. They had a great time wrestling and playing this week!

Summer and Buckshot deciding what to do next...
Macy, Suzi, Molly and Lola must have run 27 miles together!

Buckshot hopes you all have a great weekend!

If you haven't walked through the NC State arboretum lately...its worth it!

Daisy Doo "pet me next!"

Bo and Febes

Mr Chance

From Sunday

Onslow in disguise as a leaf pile

Grooming!

Happy Friday, Pack Members! My favorite little turkey Beethoven wanted to let everyone know that the schedule for holiday grooming appointments is filling up fast! Please book your appointments as soon as possible so your little turkey can smell their best for holiday guests!

Thanks and have a great weekend!!! xoxo, Mindy & Beethoven

Dog of the Month, Apollo!

Good Morning! I hope you all enjoyed reading Abby Chow's DOTM interview! Now I would like to announce our second featured dog of November! He is a very sweet boy, and the whole staff is so happy when he pops in for a weekend boarding! His best pals at daycare are Max T, staff dog Hennah, Maggie Mae (a fellow chihuahua), and Bailey G, but he is really friends with everyone! He really loves a good ear scratchin', and he has the cutest tiny food bowl that he brings when he boards! We love him!

Apollo

November Dog of the Month!

Apollo, How did you meet your Dad?

He adopted me when I was two years old.

What made you decide to come to You Lucky Dog?

My Parents heard you were the best in Raleigh, and I liked how YLD smells.

What is special about YLD that keeps you coming back?

Everybody here loves me. You can’t fake that - us dogs know the truth about you humans! It’s absolutely about the people. Mike, Mindy, Jim, Katie and Janine – the whole crew. You’re all great at what you do, and just amazing people.

What is your favorite toy?

Not a big fan of toys, I prefer treats.

What is your favorite non-daycare place to visit?

Leesville high school where my dad takes me every week to work out.

What is a treat you cannot resist?

Greenies

What job would you have if you were a human?

I’d be a business owner like my dad so I could work my own hours and sleep whenever I want. Either that or scientist or engineer. I’m very analytical.

Do you have any top secret nicknames at home?

Buddy. But that’s not really top secret.

What is your favorite place to walk?

In my neighborhood? There are always deer and lots of other dogs.

What is your idea of the perfect?

20 hours of sleep, 4 hours of high energy exercise and investigation.

Is there anything you would like to add?

I want you all to know I love you as much as you love me. Thank you for being my friends and taking such great care of me.

Thanks for reading!