Winter Sale on Retail

Starting today, December 26th through January 6th, all retail is 50% off (excludes Frontline). Swing by today and pick up some post-holiday gifts or stock up must have like shampoo, collars, and more!

Christmas Special Delivery

For our guests staying over this Christmas holiday we are offering holiday dinners and gift delivery. We are roasting a turkey and vegetables for our guests on Christmas. We will serve the meal to dogs whose parents sign them up for this special treat. The cost is $5 for the meal that will be served in the evening of Christmas day.

Best Friends will be acting as Santa delivering gifts on Christmas morning. When you drop off your pet you can leave behind any special treat or purchase one from our selection of retail. If you can't decide what to get your special pet let one of Santa's helpers at the front desk help you pick out a toy that is a good fit for your pet. We will then deliver the gifts on Christmas morning! Pictured above are some of our favorite dog toys including Kong Wubbas ans Lamie-Doodles, and below are our favorite toys for cats including Kong Cat Toys and Cat Nip Filled Pillows.

Call 586-792-3000 for more details.

Holiday Pet Safety Tips

This time of year is fun and exciting for us humans and our furry companions. Decorations mean lots of exciting new sights and smells for our pets. However these new and exciting things can be dangerous if precautions aren't taken.Take an extra minute or two to pet proof your electrical chords. This time of year decorative lights means extra plugs and a potential chew toy for both cats and dogs. Take a few minutes to secure cords with tape or elastic.

Christmas trees are most likely the funnest new item that shows up at Christmas time. Make sure to anchor your Christmas tree down firmly. Cats may try to climb or a dog may just bump into a Christmas tree and knock it over. Tinsel is especially exciting for cats with all the light it reflects. If a pet eats tinsel it can cause a bowel obstruction. Keep your pet from chewing the branches of the tree, pine needles can irritate a pet's intestinal system.

Keep toxic plants such as mistletoe, holly berries and poinsettia plants out of your pet's reach. Consider using repellent sprays or a dog gate to help keep pets away from areas and objects that may be harmful. Also try not to give too many table scraps. This time of year we all want to share our holiday meals with our pets but they do not have the same digestive system or nutritional needs as people.

If you are throwing a party keep in mind your pet might need a quiet spot. Loud noises, lots of strangers can cause lots of stress on a pet. Provide a quiet room if your pet needs time to un-wind. Parties also mean lots of opening and closing doors. Cats and dogs who like to make a run for the door should be put in another room or crate until all the guests have arrived. All it takes is one second for a pet to slip out the door in the commotion.

Following the above safety tips only takes a few minutes but can help make you and your pet's holiday safer and more enjoyable.

Best Friends Pet Care Christmas Special

Give us a call at 586-792-3000 today or click here to book your reservation online!

Meet George the High Flyin' Dalmatian!

Meet George, owned by Monika, a 2 year old black and white dalmatian. George lives with his adopted sister, Gracie, a liver and white dalmatian. George likes meeting new dogs and people! In fact he likes to think of himself as a lapdog and will try to climb up and nibble your ear.

I'm George!!

George's favorite things to do is eat! After eating George likes to fly over agility jumps, he really gets some air. George also likes to practice his obedience in our Rally class. His favorite trick is a "Gimmie Four" followed by "Gimmie Eight" (he only has four toes on each foot). His favorite job is going to visit his friends at the nursing home as a Therapy Dog. George visits once a week and residents will even request him by name. He's so at home at the nursing home, he'll often take naps before heading off to the next room. He once laid down to a resident who fell down in a hallway while his mom went for help. George is the dalmatian with a heart of gold.

George flying over a spread jump at Best Friends!

Best Friends Angel Tree Helps Pets In Need!

Since 2000 Best Friends of Clinton Township selects a rescue organization to support during our annual Angel Tree holiday fundraiser. Pets are the latest victim of the economic downturn, and more and more pets are being surrendered to local shelters as families struggle to make ends meet. This has put a strain on shelter resources. This year we are gathering donations for Last Day Dog Rescue and Out On A Limb Cat Rescue.

Swing by Best Friends at 33711 Harper Ave from Thanksgiving week through Christmas. We will be displaying photo stockings of cats and dogs in need of a new home in our lobby. Feel free to check out the profiles and maybe one pet will find their forever home this holiday season. We are accepting pet supplies for cats and dogs as well as monetary donations for individual pets or to the rescues themselves.

For more information, please feel free to call (586) 792-3000. Please remember animals in need the holiday season!

Grace a Great Dane Mix, one of the many pets featured

during this year's Angel Tree program.

Thanksgiving Holiday Feast!

Let your pet enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Day dinner during their visit this holiday. For only $5, we will serve a holiday meal of roast turkey, vegetables, and a doggie desert. Don't let your best friend miss out on this great holiday treat!

We still have "Room at the Inn" so call now to book your reservation! Already a registered client? Then visit our web page and book online now!

New Drop In Agility Classes Start at Best Friends

Today we began Best Friends new drop in agility classes. We began with six dogs of different ages and breeds that have never been to an agility class before. It was a real family affair with children and parents cheering on the family dogs over a-frames and through tunnels. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and soon everyone was laughing and celebrating with each new obstacle learned.

This class option is a great way for busy people who want to train their dogs in agility for fun without the multiple week commitment. Dogs complete the obstacles they are comfortable with so they can learn at their own pace. Give us a call at 586-792-3000 for more information!

Training Tips: Visitors For The Holiday

This time of year is busy, fun, and full of family and friends. If you have a canine at home who likes to jump, the stress of having company come over can ruin the fun. Here are several tips to help you make the holidays a little less stressful for you and your guests.

Never push your pet off of you after they have jumped on you. Your dog jumps because they want affection from the fun, new people who came to visit them! So pushing, pulling with your hands, or any kind of physical touching will actually encourage the behavior, after all they are getting what they want...petting! Simply turn your back to your dog. By turning your body quickly to the side your dog’s paws will slide off of you and your guests. This may not stop your dog from jumping but it does get them down without sending mixed signals.

Often time owners will also use the word down. However we also use the command down to tell our dogs to “lie down.” Dogs have a good vocabulary but using the same word for two different actions can confuse even the smartest of breeds. We like to use the word off. Re-training ourselves is the hardest thing to remember. Think of the off command as meaning “get your paws off” and down as meaning “lie down.”

Once clear communication between you and your dog is established you can move on to the next phase of training. When you know you have guests coming over (you can also have practice guests come over before hand) put your dog on their leash. This allows you to control behavior before it gets out of control. Have a bag of treats outside the door for your guests to give your dog. The rule is the dog can only get the treat if they are sitting calmly. You will be amazed how fast dogs pick up on the rules! If you do use the leash to get paws off a guest, pull downward towards their tail to prevent the dog from falling on their sides.

These are just a few tips to get you started in the right direction. If you and your dog need some extra help come in for a Basic Obedience class with our trainers. Obedience gives your dog something physically and mentally engaging to do when they encounter new or exciting situations.

Thanksgiving Boarding Special!

Give us a call at 586-792-3000 to make a reservation!

Free Night of Boarding!!

Give us a call at 586-792-3000 to make a reservation!