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Happy Birthday Total Dog Company! – August Newsletter

Happy Birthday to Us! On August 22, Total Dog Company will have been open for a year. How time flies when you’re having fun! We have met so many great dog lovers (and dogs!) over the past year, and your support of this small, independent pet store is touching, and much appreciated. To show our appreciation, we’ll be throwing a Birthday Party the weekend after Labor Day: September 5-7. We’ll give double punches on Frequent Barker Card purchases made on those days. Plus, we’ll have drawings for products and a $50 Total Dog gift card each day. Manufacturers will be on hand to talk about and give free samples of their products. Join us for lunch on Saturday, September 6, catered by City Slickers BBQ. You can RSVP via our Facebook event page. New Products   Honest Kitchen Wishes (fish filet treats) and Beams (fish skin chews) and Perfect Form, another option for “firming up” your dog’s stool Also: Free Range brand odor-free MONSTER bully sticks—really fat ones—in 6” and 12” lengths From Sentry, the pheromone Calming Collar: calming pheromones that the dog wears everywhere he goes Nature’s Kitchen soft chicken jerky training treat sticks. These easily break into smaller pieces and contain human-grade ingredients—and they smell so good you may be tempted to eat them yourself! Sam’s Yams seasonal cookies: Strawberry Banana Infinitely adjustable puppy collars Adjustable traditional (back-attach) harnesses   Cat owners: We will order cat food and litter for you so you can save a trip to the cat-food store! Just let us know what you need, and if our distributors carry it we'll get it in for you. Reminder: Save the Date! Total Dog Company is pleased to be [...]

By |2017-05-18T11:14:36-05:00August 4th, 2014|Events, Newsletter|0 Comments

July Newsletter

Specials   American Natural Premium American Natural Premium Original formula:  $2 off 40-lb and 12-lb sizes, $1 off 4-lb All other formulas:  $3 off 30-lb, $2 off 12-lb,$1 off4-lb Nature’s Variety InstinctClose-out on select canned foods: 50% off the regular price (while supply lasts)! Events at Total Dog in July Friday, July 11 - 6-8 pm: Sample Stella & Chewy’s raw food and treats Saturday, July 26 - 11am - 2pm: Retrieve a Golden of Minnesota (RAGOM) Adoption Event! Meet-and-greet with several great dogs currently available for adoption. Something to Plan For... Save the Date! Total Dog Company is pleased to be an endorsing organization for the Nature-Based Therapeutics Conference at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on September 26.  The title of this year’s conference is Speak! The Quality of Interactions Between Humans and Animals.  Keynote address is by Suzanne Clothier, who is a renowned expert on animal-human relationships.  If you’ve ever heard Suzanne speak, you know how entertaining and awesomely knowledgeable she is.  We’ll have more information in future newsletters. Be Sure to Follow Us on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+ for More New Products, Updates, and More!

By |2017-05-18T11:14:36-05:00July 7th, 2014|Newsletter|0 Comments

June Newsletter

Introducing Nature’s Kitchen Total Dog is now carrying a product that is unique among all that we carry: a frozen, gently cooked dog food. This option might be the answer to your (dog’s) prayers if: Your dog is picky, finicky, might eat a food initially, but loses interest quickly. You’ve tried topping the food with treats, cooking for the dog, and are still looking for something that will satisfy Fido. Your dog has itchy feet, skin problems, gloppy ears, or digestive upset. The high-priced veterinary diet doesn’t appear to be solving the problem. You buy canned dog food, and just noticed how much the feeding guidelines are saying you need to feed your dog AND how expensive canned food is getting. To any of these issues, we say, “Try Nature’s Kitchen.” It comes in resealable 16-oz. tubs – enough to feed a 50-lb. dog for a day. We carry the grain-free recipes (chicken, beef, and turkey—also available with rice). They are made with only human-grade ingredients, Grade A poultry and Choice beef. All ingredients are USA sourced except Norwegian kelp. It's easy to thaw and store and can be kept up to 5 days in the fridge after thawing. Specials Closeouts continue on Nature’s Variety Instinct dry food and Merrick grain free dry food 50% off both. We’ll be happy to order either of these for you if you’re a committed Instinct or Merrick user, or suggest a number of alternatives. (We still carry Merrick canned, and Instinct canned and frozen.) It's travel season, how about a portable crate? Nature’s Miracle crates are easy to set up and fold down to fit in the car. And they're 20% off through June. Events June [...]

By |2017-05-18T11:14:36-05:00June 13th, 2014|Newsletter|2 Comments

May Newsletter

Events Sunday, May 18 (11am-3pm) & Tuesday, May 20 (5pm-8pm) Mini Studio (photo) Sessions with Karin Newstrom - Full Details Here Saturday, May 24 (10am-3pm) Primal Pet Foods raw nutrition sampling  (www.primalpetfoods.com for more information on the brand and their offerings) Special Deals Closeouts—50% off while supply lasts: Nature's Variety Instinct dry food (we’ll still carry the canned and frozen) Merrick dry food (we’ll still carry the canned) Detailed Answers frozen raw food (Does NOT include goat’s milk—we’re still carrying this) We will happily order these products for you, but won’t carry them regularly. New Products Wild Calling dry food: 4.5 lb, 13 lb, and 25lb bags Three single-protein formulas, three multi-protein formulas. Balanced carbs for even energy delivery Three flavors: Elk, Whitefish Meal & Turkey Meal Recipe, Duck, Salmon Meal & Lamb Meal Recipe, and Trout, Lamb Meal & Turkey Meal Recipe. Coming Soon These are all due in the next week: Nature’s Kitchen frozen cooked food Smaller Water Rover portable water bottle with built-in dish Wide martingale collars (2 Hounds Design) Trial sizes of Wapiti Labs supplements (sorry, no free samples) Etta Says! Mega Chews—like the Crunchy duck, deer, beef, and rabbit Chews that we currently carry, but bigger! K9 Granola Factory crunchy biscuits AND organic virgin coconut oil Anyone Interested? We had a customer special order a 6’ leather leash with a “traffic handle” (a second handle located near the clip, used to keep the dog close in crowded situations).  It turned out to be great looking and was just what he was looking for. If you’d like a leash like that, let us know—we’ll order some more! Stop by the store and tell us, call us at 763.432.0861 or send us an email!

By |2017-05-18T11:14:36-05:00May 7th, 2014|Newsletter|0 Comments

Mini Studio Dog Photography Sessions May 18th & May 20th

We are pleased to announce that Karin Newstrom Photography will be setting up a mini studio here at Total Dog Company on Sunday, May 18th from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm & Tuesday, May 20th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm! Sessions include: -15 minute photo session for up to 2 dogs - Online viewing gallery - 1 downloadable digital image - Coupon for 10% off a purchase at Total Dog Company - Coupon for 20% off a wash at Bark & Bathe The cost is $65 (+ tax) which is due upon booking. To reserve your spot, please stop by Total Dog Company, call us at 763-432-0861, or send us an e-mail.  

By |2017-05-18T11:14:36-05:00May 5th, 2014|Events|0 Comments

Wild Calling Dog Food Drawing! Visit the Store to Enter

**THE DRAWING IS NOW OVER, THANK YOU ALL WHO PARTICIPATED** We're happy to announce that Wild Calling dog food is now in stock! Wild Calling dog food is a grain-free dry food with three single-protein (25% protein), three multi-protein formulas (32% protein). It's made with a variety of carbs that provide balanced energy release. Interested in trying it? We're having an in-store drawing for a free 4.5-lb. bag! Come in between today and next Thursday to enter. One entry per customer. About Wild Calling Remember when pet food was all about flavors? It was as if the big pet food companies were all marketing to us humans because those were the flavors we liked. Who can’t relate to ‘Cheeseburger’ flavor? Or Bacon flavor? Or Cheese flavor? Or Gravy flavor. Do pets really like these exotic flavors? We have no idea. They like meat, though, we do know that. When we let our pets run loose in a mountain meadow, we’ve noticed that they will chase after anything that runs, flies or swims. Meat is meat. Today, we’re much more focused on nutrition, thankfully. We don’t know if your pet would like ‘Flank Steak With A Wine-Mushroom Reduction Sauce’ flavor (get serious!). But we do know this. They’ll like the fruits and vegetables, Omega 3 & 6, Vitamins C & E and the rich meat content in Wild Calling products. Quite simply, our food helps make your pet fitter. Read more at http://wildcalling.com/about/#fs1Y1yo1mYGGrbLA.99

By |2017-05-18T11:14:36-05:00April 25th, 2014|Products|0 Comments

Mid-April Newsletter – Guide to Fleas, Ticks and Your Dog

The first report of ticks came into the store on Saturday, so it turns out my plan for writing about flea and tick protection is very timely. I apologize for the length of this article—I hope there’s information here you find useful. First, fleas and ticks—especially ticks—carry diseases that can kill your dog, or at the very least make its life miserable: Lyme disease, Erlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia, etc. They can kill YOU, too, or make your life miserable. So, control these pests! About Ticks Ticks are pests that feed on the blood of animals and humans. The most common types are the deer tick (Black-legged tick), and the American dog tick. Most are reddish-brown to brown in appearance and have eight legs. Ticks are most likely to be seen in the warmer months (Spring through Fall) and they live in wooded, bushy and grassy areas. Learn more about what ticks look like at their different life stages here: http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification About Fleas Similar to ticks, fleas are small pests that feed on the blood of animals (and even humans). Fleas are a nuisance to pets as well as dangerous because they can transmit tapeworms and other diseases, and in extreme circumstances can cause anemia. Fleas breed very quickly and can spread not just on your pets, but in various stages in your carpets, furniture, even bedding! Fleas can be picked up anywhere outside, and since females can lay 40-50 eggs a day, an infestation can happen in a matter of days. Products the Kill, Repel or Prevent Fleas and Ticks You might want to consider natural or non-chemical options if you are not afraid to touch fleas or ticks. I’m not squeamish about [...]

By |2017-05-18T11:14:36-05:00April 17th, 2014|Guide, Newsletter|4 Comments

April Newsletter

April Newsletter—Happy Spring(?) Total Dog Company has you covered for gear and supplies you need now that we’re daring to stick our paws out the door again: Collars Leashes (including waist-attach leashes—your waist, not the dog’s) No-pull harnesses and Gentle Leaders for control when you’re walking Poop baggies Yard clean-up tools Tie-out stakes and lines Shampoos and towels for washing the dirty dog Dirty Dog Doormats for catching what the dirty dog’s feet are about to track into the house We’ll let you know in our mid-April email about flea and tick options.  Please give us input on what’s important to you in that regard. Specials: Raw Bistro Pet Fare frozen raw food 4-lb. packages are being discontinued to make room for new 3-lb and 6-lb packages.  The remaining 4-pounders are $3 off. As an introductory bonus to the new larger size patties of Raw Bistro, get a 4-piece package of Raw Bistro Split Knuckle Bones free with purchase of a 6-lb. entrée. Still time to trade in your “grocery store” brand dog food for a discount on American Natural Premium brand.  $3 off a small bag, $10 off a medium or large bag, by presenting what’s left of a bag of food that doesn’t pass our entrance exam (even if it’s an empty bag). Get a bonus punch on your Frequent Barker Card by leaving a review of Total Dog Company on our Google+ page. New Products: Raw Bistro Pet Fare in 6-lb. bags of large (½ -lb.) patties.  An additional Raw Bistro formula:  Bison.  Available in 3-lb mini-patties and 6-lb. big patties. Potty Time Chimes:  teach your dog to “ring the doorbell” to go out.  Comes with DVD. American Natural Premium Coconut Colada treats.  Crunchy and smell so good, YOU’LL want to eat [...]

By |2017-05-18T11:14:36-05:00April 1st, 2014|Newsletter|0 Comments

March Newsletter

March Specials The $3 coupon for Instinct dry food continues, PLUS add an additional $5 off medium and large size bags. $3 off coupons for any Nordic Natural Omega-3 product.   There are still pillow beds marked down 40% off. Check out our brochure racks.  There are informational brochures about various products, business cards for various services, dollar-off coupons, and frequent buyer cards. Turn left when you walk in the front door and look at the wall next to the side door. We honor manufacturer frequent buyer cards!  Stop by and ask us for more information. Product Sampling Dates Saturday, March 8 – Primal raw food—frozen and freeze dried  11 am – 2 pm Saturday, March 15 – Natura products (Evo, Innova, California Natural)  11 am – 3 pm New Products Canine Caviar grain free dry foods Water buffalo horn chews Bison Achilles bones (technically, the bone that the Achilles tendon attaches to) Leather toys CareLift rear-supporting harnesses (2 sizes) for dogs who are weak in the rear legs PupStep Plus foldable steps Auto pet barriers for minivans, SUVs, wagons, and crossovers Sherpa carriers for small dogs—airline approved. View Our Full Product Line

By |2017-05-18T11:14:36-05:00March 9th, 2014|Newsletter|0 Comments

Mid-February Newsletter – More Savings!

Send a friend and both of you will benefit! Do you have neighbors and friends who haven’t been to Total Dog Company yet? Print the coupon below (must be printed). Put your name on it (“____ sent me”) Give it to a neighbor or friend (as many as you want) If they are not on our customer roster, they get 15% off their first purchase. We keep the coupon with your name on it and the next time you’re in, YOU get 15% off your purchase. If more than one neighbor or friend comes in, you can use only one coupon per visit. Another great offer: What if you or your neighbor or friend are feeding a food that wouldn't meet the Total Dog requirements for good quality dog food? We want better for these dogs! American Natural Premium is a good quality dog food (made by Fromm) at a reasonable price. They are offering substantial discounts if you’ll trade in your low quality dog food and try American Natural Premium. Bring in a bag (any size, opened—even empty) of any food that doesn't meet our requirements. Examples: Science Diet, Iams, Beneful, Pedigree, Purina, Kibbles ‘n Bits, Gravy Train, Ol’ Roy Get $3 off a 4-lb. bag or $10 off a 12-lb. or larger bag of any variety of American Natural Premium. Limit 1 per customer and not valid with any other (ANP) coupon   AND if you’re a fan of Momentum Carnivore Nutrition treats: They are offering terrific incentives for you to share a testimonial: A written product review – 1 free package of a Momentum product A written review with a photo (dog and/or person) – 2 free packages Video testimonial of person [...]

By |2017-05-18T11:14:36-05:00February 13th, 2014|Newsletter|0 Comments
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