Posts by Samantha Hillmer
Toxic Foods for Dogs
When choosing what types of food to eat, we know better than to eat foods that might make us sick. If you’re allergic to eggs or shellfish, you’re smart enough not to eat those foods on purpose. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for our dogs. Dogs have no idea if a certain type of…
Read MoreThe Dog Grooming MUST List Every Owner Should Follow
Dog grooming can be a ton of fun with various styles like lion manes, bows, mohawks, and more! But it’s also a necessity for each and every dog – not just our exceptionally stylish ones. A clean, brushed coat to your dog is the equivalent to clean, fresh clothes to us. They smell good, they…
Read MoreThe Freshen-Pup – Making Your Life As A Dog Owner Easier
Being a responsible dog owner is a lot of work — even moreso with two dogs! I give major props to those of you who have dogs AND kids — you guys are amazing. There are so many things that your dog needs done on a regular basis because, just like a human puppy, a…
Read MoreLooking for a Metro Detroit Dog Trainer?
Frequently we will poll our dog owners to see what Ferndale and Detroit area dog trainers they have had great experiences with, so we can then pass those recommendations onto the many people who ask us about training. We reached out to owners a few weeks ago – and here is what they had to…
Read More3 Reasons Your Dog Loves Boarding at Canine to Five
The holidays are coming, which means there’s a lot of people looking for dog boarding facilities around the Metro Detroit area. That means it’s time to get those reservations in or else you risk being odd pup out at a Southeastern Michigan-sized game of musical chairs (kennels), or… even worse… this: …or this… …
Read MoreJoin the Riverfront Canine Club!
Canine To Five is excited to announce the return of our weekly dog walks along the beautiful Detroit River – held every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. The Riverfront Canine Club is a guided dog-walking group led by Canine to Five staff. Walks start at Rivard Plaza and typically go to Joe Louis and back. …
Read MoreMy Dog Is Pelted? What’s That?
The biggest issue we come to see in our grooming salon in Detroit and Commerce Township are pelted dogs. Pelting is when a long or curly coated dog’s hair is matted so tightly to their skin, that it restricts air flow and cannot be brushed through (think: one large dreadlock). Pelted hair can lead to:…
Read MoreExcellent Article on Canine Cough
By NANCY GALLIMORE WERHANE, CPDT-KA I just survived my first, and hopefully only, major cold of this winter season. It was a beauty. Cough, congestion, stuffy nose, laryngitis-the works. I did receive a good deal of sympathy for it, but nobody panicked. Nobody rushed me to the hospital. Now, give any one of those symptoms…
Read MoreWinter Paw Care at Canine to Five
With Michigan winter comes snow, ice, and dry, cracked paw pads. Caring for your dog’s feet during winter is definitely a thing, and Canine To Five can help you with that! If you’re not interested in testing out dog booties for paw pad protection, we have the next best thing – the Winter Paw Special!…
Read MoreCanine Cough
It’s that time of year again where we start to see a touch of canine cough. If your dog is coughing or hacking PLEASE do not bring him into daycare. Below is some helpful info on the cough. Please let us know if you have ANY questions! NOTE: Even in the most hygienic, well ventilated,…
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