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Patch Picks: Top 5 Ways To Pamper Your Dog
Fido's due for a wash, and probably a condition and nail treatment, too. Need a training session? We can tell you where to go for that, too.
Lots of love for the pup? Check out our five best ways to pamper the fluffy bundles of joy in your life, from the best local trainers to doggie day care experts:
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Pamper your pooch with a special grooming treatment at A Dog's Life, where Spot's spots get the attention they need. The "Dog Spa" features a massage to relax your precious pooch before washing and grooming. A la carte spa services include a nail trim, teeth-brushing, de-matting and more. Price: Bath-$30 and up; Grooming-$50 and up. More than just a great groomer, A Dog's Life is well-known for its training, daycare and on-site "slumber parties" (a.k.a. overnight care). Price: Single night (group)-$50; Week-$300. Find it at: 2415 Ash St in Palo Alto.
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Can't afford a wash and dry at the groomer's? Head on down to the at Pet Food Express in the Charleston Shopping Center. Lather Fifi with one of the all-natural shampoos on tap from California-based Earthbath. Air dryers, towels and aprons to keep you dry from your shaking dog are provided. Store does the cleanup. Price: $15 per wash, or $45 for 4 washes. 25 minute allowance per wash. Find it at: 3910 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto.
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3. One Day Dog Obedience Training
When it comes to training the little rascals, Steve Miles is the go-to guy on the Peninsula. With years of experience as an apprentice and professional dog trainer, Steve takes an "Alpha-Beta-Omega" approach in helping you train your dog by making YOU the Alpha dog in your household--in just one day, your dog will learn five basic commands and you will learn how to communicate with your dog properly. Training takes place in your home and lasts about four hours. Price: One day training package, $375 cash, $400 check. Find it at: www.onedaydog.com and 1-800-906-2846.
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In addition to its picnic and play areas, J. Pierce Mitchell Park is home to a large dog park, where poodles and pugs unleash their dog-nap fantasies. Your best friend is allowed on a leash throughout the park, as well. Yelp: 4.5 stars. Hours: Dawn to 10:30 p.m. Find it at: 600 E Meadow Dr in Palo Alto.
5. Best Dog Walker: Rain or Shine Pet Services
Love your best friend but can't afford to take him for a walk every day? Erica of Rain or Shine will take your precious pooch out for you--rain or shine. Want Fido to get more attention than a kennel can give when you're on vacation or gone for the weekend? Erica does pet sitting, too. Find it at: 795 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, (650) 714-1086.
