Pet Passion Dog Shop: Dog Grooming a.k.a. Lychee's Make Over

We always buy our dog supplies at Hobbies of Asia in Macapagal.  So when we were looking for a place to go for Lychee's dog grooming we decided to try Pet Passion Dog Shop.  

They offer dog grooming for only 300 pesos.  I guess that is why they are many customers.  The location is pretty convenient too because it is near SM Mall of Asia.  So when Kurt and I went to attend the Go Nuts Donut's Donut Talk at their SM Mall of Asia branch, we left Lychee at  Pet Passion Dog Shop.  It was around 5:30 pm.  We were told to come back for her around 7 p.m.

Before

This is how Lychee, our maltese, looks before her Dog Grooming

After

This is how Lychee's Summer Cut after her Dog Grooming

We initially wanted a Puppy Cut  but we were told that Lychee has too many mats.  They asked if we were okay with a Summer Cut.  Since it was really hot anyway, we agreed.

The Dog Grooming was pretty good.  But, Kurt noticed that the her eat fur wasn't at the same lengths.  They   snipped it quick though.  The cut was clean.  We didn't see any bald spots of rashes with Lychee except on her butt.  Kurt says that's normal because the shaver gets to hot when too many dogs are groomed simultaneously.  It healed within a few days.

Overall, we were very satisfied with the service especially the price.  We'll probably go back again if we need more grooming in the future.

Dog Socialization at Hobbes and Landes Walk Your Pet

Having seven dogs, we usually take our dogs out for a walk on the malls or just the neighborhood on rotation basis.  One of our favorite dog outings is the Hobbes and Landes Pet Club.  It's our way of enforcing dog socialization.  However due to our busy schedules, we haven't been attending for quite some time until now.  We all decided to free our schedule for the Hobbes and Landes Walk Your Pet event.  We brought Lychee (maltese) and our three Chinese Sharpei.

Happy Lychee at the Hobbes and Landes Walk Your Pet

Registration Table

Upon registration we were given a FREE Hobbes and Landes 2012 calendar which we are happy about because it had a group of Chinese Sharpei modelled for the month of June.

There was a talk about dog obedience my family listened to while Kurt and I walked Lychee because she was bored and wanted to socialize with other dogs.

Check out all the dogs Lychee socialized with.

 

 

Lychee is still a young puppy at one and half years old so she still enjoys playing with other dogs.

Our Flowered Chinese Sharpei Oreo is pretty sociable too.  A lot of people here in the Philippines think she is a mix breed because she is flowered. =p

Mochi is our largest Chinese Sharpei.  But, he is like a gentle giant.  He can make friends easily too.  See!

This is our Chinese Sharpei Butter's first time to socialize during an event.  She is trying really hard look...

I know it looks easy to let your dogs just socialize and mingle by themselves.  But, its not as easy as it looks. Dog socialization requires the owners of all dogs to pay attention and be wary of dog movements.  If not, it could result to a bite or worse, a dog fight.

If you see this pull the leash quick =)

The main highlight of the event is the Walk You Pet.  We joined the pet walk with the rest and got a bottle of Absolute Mineral Water at the end.  Thank you Absolute!

Hobbes and Landes has a lot of contest going on do check their Facebook Page.  They announced the winners at the end of every Pet Club activity.

There was also a fish bowl raffle for prizes like the large Royal Canin Dog Food and gift packs of dog treats.

The activity is a great educational event.  We learned a lot about dog obedience.  Our dogs learned to socialize.  I also realized as I got closer to take a photo for this blog entry that the fish bowl raffling system can easily be rigged.

As expected from a Hobbes and Landes Pet Club Activity, it is always tons of fun for us and our dogs.  It is the one of the best dog activities that is organized here in the Philippines so I hope you guys can join it too!  It's best if you apply dog socialization at a young age.  Too bad we learned that the hard way.  =p

Doggie Party: Lychee's First Birthday

It has only been months ago since Kurt and I picked her up from her breeder.  She was as tiny as a rat.  She cuddled in Kurts arms like an innocent snow white and cotton soft little creature.  Now, she is already a year old.

Last Sunday was Lychee's first birthday.  We initially intended to bake a cake for her but we were too busy and tired so we just had a simple doggie dinner party at home.  We set up her dog bowl and then sang happy birthday as the dogs were gathered.  After the song, we served their special dog dish.  Their favorite lamb and rice premium dog food with Roasted Chicken meal.

Special Meal with 1 year treat (instead of candle)

Singing Happy Birthday

Awaiting their meal

Birthday Dinner

Lychee was satisfied