How are you and your pups beating the heat?
Show us on Instagram or via email!
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Check out our blog for tips on teaching your dog to swim, making them healthy dog ice cream, and preventing heat stroke with pets.
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Now on our website under Services!
Our mission does not end when a puppy goes home. We aim to be a resource for all pet parents.
This page full of frequently asked questions and tips for raising your puppy responsibly.
See what you can learn!
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Every year, the owners of Companion Pets Inc. make trips to visit our breeders in the midwest as well as attend conferences on animal care.
These trips give us the opportunity to meet new breeders, build relationships, inspect kennels and dogs, and learn more from the leaders in the industry that are innovating and improving standards in animal welfare and canine breeding.
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We were delighted to see how much the Canine Care Certified program is taking off and are proud to see many breeders taking the extra steps and investments to reach this level of care!
Blue Ribbon Puppies, one of our long-time broker partners, has been a leader in bringing many of their breeders to this above and beyond standard with rigorous protocols and practices designed to address the behavioral and social needs of puppies and adult dogs in addition to their immediate/medical needs.
The CCC Program is based on standards developed and led by Dr. Candace Croney, Ph.D. at Purdue University. Consumers and pet owners can be assured that dogs and puppies raised by the program’s certified breeders are cared for under stringent standards. Read more about the Canine Care Certificate here.
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Meet Ernest Graber's Italian Greyhounds!
Ernest and his family are extremely dedicated to their practice and have been working with Blue Ribbon Puppies for years and are Canine Care Certified.
A Message from Blue Ribbon:
We are in the business of ensuring that everyone can get a puppy that will complete their family!
It is our number one goal to ensure that puppy mills are made extinct! We have ZERO TOLERANCE for puppy mills or puppies bred by backyard breeders who do not take the and provide the highest level of tender loving care, socialization, exercise, comfort, and affection or proper veterinarian care. We work directly with our breeders ensuring they follow the highest levels of inspection and certifications.
All of our breeders are USDA licensed and inspected. Many of our breeders are Canine Care Certified and those who are not are actively working to obtain their certification.
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We had the pleasure of visiting Luna, the Havanese we donated to Countryside Assisted Living, with some puppy friends! It was so great to see how well she is doing with her big family. She is absolute character and ray of sunshine for all. |
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Giving back with Puppy Parties |
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Click to watch the fun ensue at Countryside Living with some cuties from Puppies 'N Love SanTan Village.
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Click to watch us celebrate National Puppy Day with the residents of the Beatitudes Retirement Community. They were so delighted to spend time with some of the sweetest puppies from Puppies 'N Love Arrowhead.
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Read more about ways we give back here.
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If you're new around here, please watch our newest introduction video that illustrates our mission, values, how we care for our puppies and our quality breeders: |
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We assume a lifetime responsibility for every puppy we send home. Our Homes for Life program is the result of this commitment and our dedication to preventing pet homelessness.
We understand that for unfortunate and unforeseen reasons sometimes customers who purchase our puppies can no longer care for them. For this reason, our customers agree that, they would relinquish the dog to us, not a shelter.
We do this to ensure that we may find them a new, loving home but first to provide them with the rehabilitation and care that they may need in addition to a neuter/spay as part of our commitment to responsible pet ownership.
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Reply to this email or call 602-255-0166 ext. 127 |
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"Hazard" of the Job!
When "homecare" turns into just "home"...
Misty, the Vet Center Manager, has now adopted these three amazing dogs from the Homes for Life Program. Don't they look happy together?
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To ensure that all of our puppies find homes in a timely manner, we reduce their price as they age.
By no means are we lowering the cost of these puppies because they are in any way less valuable, but it’s our mission to find each of our puppies a permanent, loving home as quickly as possible.
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Please contact us about this female Brussels Griffon by calling
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Click here to see more special puppies at special prices!
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Beatrice the Labradoodle
We want to spotlight this beautiful Labradoodle named Beatrice from Animal Kingdom for being such a smart, loving companion to her dedicated owner!
Answers from Dog Mom, Kathy:
How does your dog make your life better?
I have been walking 5-7 miles daily for years. Walking with Bea has added an incredible upgrade in the quality of my walk. We go every morning 5-6 miles on the Loop and meet many doggie friends and their people. I have made so many more friends having Bea along.
I also take her into any store that welcomes her and she has learned the ones that give out treats. People talk to me wherever we go, too. She enjoys restaurant outings and is wonderful company. Bea is a very special dog; calm and open to meeting both people and other dogs.
How was your experience at Animal Kingdom?
I think her first weeks at Animal Kingdom gave her her terrific social skills with other dogs and definitely people. I had an excellent adoption experience and felt that Alex, who introduced us, directed me to the best dog match up. She was valedictorian of her intermediate class and skipped beginner class as she already had the skills and relationship with me!
What is your favorite thing about them?
My favorite thing about Bea is everything, but her personality is so perfect for me. Everyone who meets her is very taken with her as she is so easy to love. She, also, has the most beautiful and engaging eyes.
I am so besotted with Bea as she is the best girl. I know she will help maintain my good health and happiness. Before her, I had numerous cats for 40 years, but life with Bea is so much more fun! Her groomer loves her too as she’s such a good client. I actually put a dog washing station in my garage to keep her soft and pretty.
We think this is a match made in heaven! Great job, you two!
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8 Mistakes People Make When Training Puppies |
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Even though most of us have the best intentions when raising new puppies, most of us are guilty of these training mistakes!
This blog breaks down the most common issues with training new puppies and the best way to address those potential problems.
Read about these common mistakes here!
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REMEMBER:
Training your puppy is not optional!
Did you know we have a list of recommended dog trainers located all around Arizona? Set yourself up for success with them.
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Recently awarded Phoenix Best in the Valley for Pet Sitting, Hand & Hound is a great resource for pet owners needing extra exercise and enrichment for their pets or coverage while traveling!
At Hand & Hound, they strive to get to know pet owners and their pets as if they were their own while also incorporating professional standards, such as Pet First Aid + CPR training.
They know how hard it is to trust whoever is coming into your home and caring for your pets, so every sitter is expected to be fully transparent and communicate all details to pet owners, through a mobile app that has GPS-verified reports.
Like your neighbor, but with more credentials! Learn more about them here.
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Customize in seconds at all of our Locations!
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One of the things that sets us apart is our dedication to puppy enrichment + dog training.
Here is what enrichment looks like to us...
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Channeling the Labs' energy into confidence building exercise: |
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ARIZONA RANKS HIGH ON BBB'S LIST OF PUPPY SCAMS COMMITTED IN 2022 |
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California is the state with the most reported puppy scams, with 167 scams reported to the Better Business Bureau from January 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022. This makes up more than 10% of the total number of scams reported nationwide.
Read more about this study from the last year here.
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If you are looking for a puppy, be careful & remain vigilant!
Here is how to spot a puppy scam online from AKC:
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No phone calls. The seller prefers to handle communication by email and not the phone. A reputable breeder will always communicate with you via phone or video chat (if not in person) before selling you a puppy. Fraudulent sellers are oftentimes outside of the U.S. and may be hiding their phone number by only communicating by email.
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Copycat or stock photos. Photos of the dog or ad text can be found on multiple websites. Search for the text or reverse image search the photos on Google to find out if they were copied.
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Sketchy payment. The seller asks for wiring of money or payment by gift cards. Be aware that if you choose a non-secure method of payment, it is highly unlikely that you will get your money back. Avoid paying a stranger using apps such as Venmo, as it is harder to get your money back if you don’t get what you paid for.
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Price is too good to be true. Research the prices for the breed you are considering. Purebred dogs sold at deeply discounted prices are typically frauds. If the seller says they register their dogs with a specific organization, you can call the organization to confirm.
Read more about spotting scams here.
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Have you had a pawsitive experience with us?
Click here to leave a Google or Yelp Review for your store.
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Does your dog suffer from anxiety from fireworks? You might consider CBD to ease their stress! We offer a variety of Medterra's CBD pet-safe products in our stores. CBD is known to help ease pain and anxiety in pets.
Read more about these vet certified products here.
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As an early leader in the industry, Medterra is proud to say that all of their CBD oils, tinctures, and creams start at American hemp farms.
CBD Calming Chews were developed with ingredients that help keep your pet happy and relaxed, including Valerian Root and L-Tryptophan. Because when they feel good, so do you. Each chew contains 10mg of CBD, making it easy to track and monitor your pet’s serving size.
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