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WINTER IS NOW HERE: HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR THIS COLD SEASON Winter is now upon us and you know what that means - creating a Winter To-Do list. Will you make snowmen, go skiing, perhaps snowboarding? Whatever fun events you may have planned, make sure to also include a few home maintenance tasks. The following may help you save costs this winter and keep the warmth in!

INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP

Have you noticed that some doors leave a small gap between the bottom of the door and the floor? This actually prevents floors from being scratched, however if the gap is sizeable enough it can lead to heat loss. You can fix this by installing door sweeps! These sweeps won’t harm your floors and will close any gaps to keep the heat in.

PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT

While it’s great to have the house heated to your perfect temperature while you’re at home, it’s really not that necessary to keep your home that warm while your family is at work and school. Having a programmable thermostat can reduce costs by setting scheduled temperature changes.

WINTERIZE YOUR WINDOWS

Many windows tend to let heat seep out, but there’s two ways to directly combat this: Temporary storm windows, or an insulator kit. The insulator kit will provide films to cover your windows and is a less expensive alternative to storm windows. Both are great options for insulating your windows.

INSULATE, INSULATE, INSULATE

Having the proper insulation can make a huge difference in keeping the cold out, and the warmth in! However, some older homes may lack proper insulation. By scheduling a consultation, you may be able to bulk up your home’s insulation.

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Applying new windows or films to windows can be intimidating, but you can also combat heat leaks by getting insulating curtains! Not only can these curtains help prevent heat leaks, but they can also be stylish while adding warmth to the room.

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REVERSE CEILING FANS

Did you know that the direction your ceiling fans are turning actually effects how heat travels in your home? If you can change your ceiling fan direction, make sure they’re spinning clockwise, as this will push the warm air lower.

CLEAN THE GUTTERS & DRAIN OUTDOOR PLUMBING

Build up in your gutters can lead to still water, which has a high chance of freezing. This also applies to any outdoor plumbing you may have like hoses or sprinkler systems. Try to make sure that there’s no water in either of these systems during the colder months because they might freeze over.

SWEEP OUT THE CHIMNEY

One of the best parts of winter is sitting in front of a cozy fire, but you have to make sure you do it safely! If you burn log fires at a lower temperature, tar can actually start to build up in your chimney. Make sure before the winter season you get your chimney cleaned by a chimney sweep service to avoid any unwanted fires.

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Responsible Pet Ownership Month!

Happy Valentines to you and your loved ones! As we spend February celebrating love in all forms, remember that our pups are a constant source of truly unconditional love. One of the ways we return that unconditional love is through responsible pet ownership. This month is Responsible Pet Ownership Month and so we wanted to take the opportunity to outline some specific things related to responsible dog ownership and how you can show them the love year-round.

CHOOSE A BREED THAT FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE. The choice of a pet should be a carefully researched decision and not an impulse purchase. Owners who get a dog based on its appearance, and not breed characteristics, can be in for a bad surprise. If you are considering a pup, visit us for a matchmaker consultation or see www.akc.org/find-a-match.

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SIBLE DOG OWNER’S PLEDGE. You can download a printable version from their website at www.akc.org The pledge is good for the entire family and covers items such as health, safety, rights of others and quality of life. This pledge is also a cornerstone of our Award-winning STAR Puppy 6-week group class.

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4. KEEP AN ID TAG ON YOUR DOG.

Make sure your pet has up-to-date identification tags on his collar. Check regularly to ensure the tags have not been lost and make sure the information on the tag is up-to-date. You may also want to consider micro-chipping at your vet.

SEE YOUR VETERINARIAN REGULARLY. Keep your dog healthy by getting regular check-ups, maintaining their vaccinations and getting them spayed or neutered.

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Spaying and neutering help control animal population AND protects dogs and cats from various diseases, including cancer.

FEED YOUR DOG PROPERLY. Feed your pet a well-balanced and nutritious diet. There are many quality dog food choices on the market today. With a little research, such as www.dogfoodadvisor.com, you can select a food that is best for your pet. Make sure to ask your veterinarian about specific recommendations based on your dog’s individual health and then come see us in our retail shop for all sorts of great food options.

TRAIN AND SOCIALIZE YOUR DOG. Dogs should at least understand basic direction like “sit” and “stay.” In an emergency situation, these cues could literally save your pet’s life. By training and socializing your dog, you greatly reduce the chances of your dog developing behavioral problems, getting lost or ending up in a shelter. At K-9 Coach, our puppy classes, Super Puppy, are open to puppies between 10 and 20 weeks of age and who are least 10 days past their first DHPP vaccination. They run year-round and so you can join any time!

GIVE YOUR PUP PLENTY OF EXERCISE AND

PLAY. Dogs need play and exercise to truly be healthy. So, play together. Some ideas include fetch and frisbee, of course, but also games like hide and seek, soccer, water-based games (for those who like to swim), long walks with play breaks, etc...

GROOM YOUR DOG. A clean, well-groomed dog is happier and healthier. Also, dogs need conditioning to human touch, in order to live safely in close contact with people, and grooming is an ideal way to provide this. Regular grooming also helps make physical examinations at the vet less stressful.

CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG. Whenever you take your dog for a walk or to play outside, make sure you bring some bags to pick up after your dog. It’s irresponsible and unhealthy not to clean up dog waste. It’s also against the law and makes us dog owners look bad!

We trust that you are already great pet parents and that your pup knows you love him every day. So, share the love! Share these tips with friends, family, colleagues and especially children so that their canine companions will know that they are as cherished as your own. As always, K-9 Coach is available for you to help with and address any of your dog related needs.

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