Welcome to the Zen Den!

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Fun Pass is back! Unlimited daycare days for the month of September for the price of a 10-day pass! Bring your dog as many days as you like!!

September Fun Pass:
1 Dog: $290
2 Dogs: $480

Any remaining daycare days of the September Fun Pass expire October 1, 2011.

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Find us on Facebook! Pictures, Specials, Class Announcements and More!!! =)

Fall Holiday Grooming Special!!!

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Obedience Drop-In Classes

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Doggie Zen Den is now offering obedience drop-in classes over the holiday months!! We know the holidays can be a stressful time to attend to doggie manners, so we're hoping the flexibility of a drop-in style class will make it easier to fit into everyone's busy schedule!

Drop-Ins are on a pay-as-you-go basis, $20/dog per class. We will be covering a wide variety of topics to be pre-determined before the class. New dogs and students are always welcome, we'll be sure to take extra time to get you up to speed on our training techniques and basic commands before you merge with the rest of the class.

Our first two scheduled drop-ins are October 25th (Monday) at 6:45pm and November 1 (Monday) at 6:45pm. The classes last for approximately an hour each class. October 25 we'll be working on sitting politely for petting (no jumping up) and walking nicely on a leash. November 1 we'll be working more on stay and come when called.

There is a limit per class of 8 dogs. If you're interested in attending one of our classes, please email us at doggie.zen.den@sbcglobal.net or call 972-747-0222 to sign up!

Fun in the Sun!

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If you'd like to save any of these pictures you can click on the slideshow and download them from there!

Summer Fun!!!

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This week...

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Here is a quick look at what the dogs have been up to the past week!

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We had so many good pictures today I couldn't get them all to upload! So I made you all a cute slideshow of all the fun the pups had today! Enjoy!!

Spring has sprung!

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This week brought warm weather and lots of playtime in the water!

Spring Break

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Our spring break doggies had much to celebrate while playing with us this week...sunshine, rain, and even snow!

Weekend update!

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Here are a few pictures of our weekend dogs enjoying their time running, rolling, and lounging!

Picture Madness! =)

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Fun in the sun for the weekend crew!

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Here are a few pictures from our fun this weekend...

The sunny and warm weekend made for some very happy dogs!

This weekend...

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Rainy weekends won't keep us down here at the Zen Den! Check out some of our indoor fun from this weekend!

This weekend we welcomed one of our newest (and smallest) dachshund friends, Mae!

Daisy knows that after a long day of playing, a belly rub is a must!

More winter fun!

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Fun in the Snow

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New Class Offerings for March 2010!

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Basic Obedience - Monday Nights at 6:45pm - Starting March 1, 2010

-Open to all puppies and dogs regardless of age
-Registration and Vaccination History Required
-Prerequisite: None
-$120 for the six-week session
-Class Limit: Six Dogs

This 6-week course for puppies and adult dogs of all ages is designed to give your dog the skills he or she needs to become a wonderfully behaved member of the family (and to give you the skills to train your dog as well!) The class will cover commands such as sit, down, stay, come, walking on a loose leash, etc. as well as how to deal with common behavioral problems such as chewing, jumping and housetraining. All participants should arrive with their dog on a 6-foot leash with plenty of treats and a blanket/towel for their dog to lie on. NO choke, chain or pinch collars allowed.

Please email at info@doggiezenden.com for more information about the class and to register. Class space is limited so please let us know ASAP if you and your dog would like to attend!

What's New at the Zen Den

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The Holidays are coming at Doggie Zen Den, and we're gearing up for our busiest time of the year! We're welcoming lots of new doggie friends into our groups and everyone is having a fantastic time with all this nice weather we've been having!

We will have our next Basic Obedience class starting January 4th (Monday evenings) at 6:45pm. This class will run for six weeks and our roster is already filling up so please contact us if you are interested!

Now, on to what everyone is looking for, the pictures!!!

Now Serving!!

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Doggie Zen Den is proud to announce that we now carry the ORIJEN line of dog foods!

If you haven't seen or heard of ORIJEN, please check them out! Grain-Free, Biologically Appropriate foods designed to help your dog reach its peak health by including the right ratio and quantity of fresh animal ingredients. ORIJEN "Nourishes As Nature Intended".

We know you'll love this new line of food, and we're very excited to be carrying it!

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One last picture post before the weekend!!!

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Summer Fun!

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Summer Madness!!

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Summer is in full swing, and here at the Zen Den life is a party every day! =)

A pool party to be exact!!!

There's always more fun in the sun when water is involved!

Don't forget to sign up for our Basic Obedience class starting Wednesday July 15th at 6:45pm. Summertime is a GREAT time to work on your pet's good manners!

Everyone have a great weekend!!!

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Picture Mania!!!

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Brags!!

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The Zen Den would like to congratulate our obedience students who attended the AKC Rally Show this weekend at Market Hall in Dallas!!!

Both Dogs had qualifying runs all three days and both came home with their Rally Novice Titles!!!

Congratulations!!!!

CH Sterling Stars and Stripes, CGC, RN - "Star"
and
Cove's Princess Domori, CGC, RN - "Darci"

We're so proud of you guys!!!!

What the puppies have been up to!

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New Pictures!!!!

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Basic Obedience Class Starts May 13th!!

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Just a reminder that our Basic Obedience class beginning May 13th is still open for registration! We have two spots left, and they go pretty quickly, so if you're feeling Fido might need a new set of manners, or just want to work your obedience commands in a distraction environment, please email our trainer Jamie at sproonee@gmail.com as soon as possibly to reserve your place in class! Class starts May 13th and runs every Wednesday evening at 6:45pm-7:45pm.
Cost for the six-week class is $120.

More then and now!!!!!

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Back with more then and now pictures! Today we have a brother and sister duo, Maya and Bogie. The first picture is when they were little and the second one is what they have become to look like today!

Weekend Picture Madness!

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"Staff" Puppy Pictures!!

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Since everyone seems to like the puppy pictures, I thought I'd share pics of my kiddos that many of you see as regulars up here at the Zen Den. =)

Miss Aspen:

Derby:

and Cheetah:

And here they are all grown up and posing in the bluebonnets!! =)

The weekend has officially started, and we hope everyone enjoys it!

Grooming Specials!!!!!!

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- 25% off 1st visit with Laney

- Refer a friend and receive 15% off grooming or a bath

- 25% off Wednesday full bath (shampoo, condition, blow dry, teeth, ears, nails, and gland expression) special until June 1st. Limit first 5 clients. Prices may vary

- $15- $30 Express bath Wednesday - Sunday (shampoo, condition, and blow dry only). Flat to medium coated breeds ONLY!

***Offers only valid with Laney!!!!*****

2009-04-08T09:13:00.000-07:00

Spring is here, and it's time to start thinking about getting out there in that warm sunshine and teaching Rover some new tricks! We've got all sorts of options to help you meet your training goals for your best friend!

Beginner Rally Obedience
Tuesday 7:00pm

* Open to puppies and dogs of all ages.
* Registration and Vaccination History Required.
* Prerequisite: Sit, Down, Walk Nicely on Leash, Stay
* $120 for six weeks
* Class Limit: Five

Rally Obedience is one of the fastest growing dog sports in AKC. Less formal than traditional obedience, Rally teams follow a set of signs that lead them through a series of behaviors like turns, sits, downs, and stays.

What We’ll Cover:

- Rally Regulations: Just the basics here. What you need to know to get started in Rally.
- The Signs: The first level of Rally includes 30 signs.
- Working as a Team: The dog isn’t the only one being judged!
- Putting it all together: Novice Course Work.

Spots for this class are limited, so sign up quickly if you are interested!!

We are also thinking of offering another Basic Obedience this session, and are currently taking suggestions on which days work better for everyone. If you're interested in the Basic session, please email our trainer to get on the list at sproonee@gmail.com

Other options for your training needs include Private Lessons, Board and Train, as well as Sit, Stay and Play which is training during daycare with no overnight stays.

To get on the email list for upcoming classes, please visit this website and sign up!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DZD_Obedience

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Bathing Special ! ! !

Wednesday April 8th

25% Off Baths

with Laney

* * * Space Limited - Reserve Today! * * *

Then and Now!!!!

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We are trying something different today on our blog. I'm sure we have all been curious at one point or another to see how cute our dogs here at the Zen Den were when they were puppies. So let's jump back in time and see how cute Camden was when he was 2 months old!

And today at 2 1/2 years old look how handsome Camden is!

Check back with us soon to see more puppy pictures!

Glamour Dogs!!

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Our pups are really strikin' that pose this weekend! =)

Picture Day!

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More Bragging . . .

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Did you see our celebrity dog Yume. She received Honor-RUFF-ble mention in the cover contest for the Plano Profile.

The Zen Den thinks Yume was the winner!!!

Congrats Sweet Girl!!!

Brags!!!

2009-03-20T06:51:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Doggie Zen Den obedience student Dinah and her owner Debbie! Dinah completed her Novice Rally Obedience title at the Tri-Cities Obedience Trial in Fort Worth on March 15! She also completed her AKC Open Agility title in McKinney on March 8th!

What a busy and accomplished team! Congratulations to you both!

Levon's Princess Dinah - "Dinah" - CGC, TT, AXJ, OA, VER-N, NAC, NCC, NJC, TG-N, WV-N, TN-O, PJ2, PK1, R1, RN

Dogs Gone Wild!!!!

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Hold on to your hats, people, it's SPRING BREAK!!!

Although you won't see much in the way of bronzed tans and bikinis here, it's as busy as Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville in Key West here at the Doggie Zen Den! I'm sure our pups will go home at night sleeping soundly and dreaming of their own "Cheeseburger in Paradise".

Can you find my lost shaker of salt? =)

Congratulations!!

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Congrats to our Zen Den Students that earned their AKC Canine Good Citizen this week!!!

Brady (Black-Tri Border Collie on the left!)

Toby (doing what he loves best to celebrate!)

And Pip!!!

Zen Master(s) of the Week!

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(Pictured from left to right: Darci, Dinah, and Dylan)

Our Zen Masters for this week are Dinah, Dylan and Darci. We interviewed their mommy this weekend and this is what she had to say about her babies!!

DZD: What are the three D’s Ages?

Dinah will be 6 on May 24^th, Dylan will be 2 on August 6^th, and Darci will be 2 on October 19^th.

DZD: What’s the funniest thing they have ever done as a group?

They make me laugh every day so it’s hard to think of one thing. Mostly it’s just the way they play together. And it’s especially hilarious when Darci crawls under Dylan and carries her around on her (Darci’s) back. It’s like Dylan is getting a lift!

DZD: You show Dinah in both Agility and Rally outside of coming to the Zen Den – What is your favorite thing about competing in the dog sports?

I’d have to say that it’s the bond you develop with your dog. You’re really a team and it’s just plain fun to play with your dog! When Dinah first starting competing in agility, I didn’t run (or handle) her, but rather some very talented and agile friends did that for me. Just recently I’ve started handling her and it’s really made a difference in the way Dinah competes. While she’s always enjoyed agility, many people have commented on how much happier she is running with me. And I know it’s MUCH more fun participating than just watching!

In addition I love that the dog sports keep her healthy. It makes for strong bones and muscles. It keeps her body AND her mind fit. Dogs need a job so as not to get bored. Which is why I’m seriously considering starting to work with my young ones, Dylan and Darci also.

DZD: What are their favorite toys and favorite treats?

LOL! For toys it anything that has fur and squeaks, and that include each other! For treats it’s anything they can get their teeth on, but I’d have to say that cheese and chicken are tied for the #1 spot.

DZD: Obviously the Italian Greyhound is not a breed that most people are used to seeing!! What do you find is the neatest/most unusual thing about owning this breed?

I’d have to say it’s losing my anonymity. I can’t go anywhere with them without someone stopping me and asking me about the girls. Most common questions include:

- Is that a Whippet?

- Is that a Miniature Greyhound?

- How big will they get?

- Aren’t you afraid you’re going to break them?

I love that it gives me an opportunity to introduce people to this most wonderful breed. They make it so easy to be a good IG Ambassador.

DZD: If each of the girls could be any celebrity, who do you think they would be and why?

Dinah would be Audrey Hepburn because they’re both so beautiful, elegant, graceful and fun. And I can just picture Dinah standing in front of Tiffany’s admiring the baubles.

Dylan would be Gilda Radner, the lovable clown. Not the most beautiful girl in the world, but as funny and as loving as they come.

Darci would be Julia Roberts - beautiful, yet gawky. Tall, slender, loves life and is afraid of nothing.

Cover Girl!!!

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Congratulations to our own Shining Star! Star, one of our fantastic obedience students here at the Zen Den, was featured yesterday as the cover girl of the McKinney newspaper. And not JUST a pretty face, but a hardworking soul as well! We're proud of you Star and Sue!!!

Click on the images for a larger version!

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Dog Name Trivia - Part 2

It is time for the most Popular Boy Dog Names. Can you guess?

Here are some hints of the top 3 . . .

Top 10 Boys Dog Names are:

1) Max - (Top Picture!)

2) Charlie - (2nd Picture!)

3) Jack - (3rd Picture!)

4) Buddy

5) Toby

6) Cooper

7) Jake

8) Rocky

9) Baxter

10) Bear

Enjoy . . . More Name Trivia next week.

Zen Master of the Week!!!

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This week we salute ZOE as the Zen Master of the week! I got the opportunity to interview Miss Zoe as she was passing through last week, and wanted to share that interview here with you all!!

Me: Zoe, I'm sure everyone would like to know; how old are you and what breed are you?

Zoe: A lady never tells her age, but since you asked so nicely, I am an almost 2 (April 30 is my birthday!) year old Mini Rat Terrier!

Me: What do you think is the funniest thing you've ever done?

Zoe: Well, I like to entertain my humans by hopping around our yard like that fantastic cartoon character Pepe Le Pew, but I also think my voice is quite lovely and I like to give impromptu concerts for my admirers!

Me: What are your favorite hobbies besides coming to the Zen Den?

Zoe: Well, I'm a tomboy of sorts, so I love all kinds of sports! Fetch is the name of the game, and I'm a superstar if I don't mind saying so myself! I also fancy myself quite the "herder" and love to wrangle the cats around the house! I don't think they get quite enough exercise on their own, so I provide my personal trainer services to them at a discount!

Me: What are your favorites as far as toys and treats go?

Zoe: I love my red ball, but food is certainly the way to my heart. You can woo me with Puperonis and Cheese, please!

Me: We noticed that you have quite the extensive wardrobe for those cold winter days. Where do you shop, and of course, where do you keep all your fabulous clothes?

Zoe: Well, my assistants do a lot of my shopping for me at various stores, and I do love to visit the upscale boutiques!! I have my own dresser drawer at home for my clothes, but I hear there's talk of cleaning out the master bedroom closet for me. =)

Me: Who do you think your best friends are at Doggie Zen Den?

Zoe: I LOVE hanging out with the "3 D's", Dinah, Dylan and Darci. We make quite the team, though sometimes they like to hog the limelight, but I don't mind sharing!

Me: If you could be any celebrity, who do you think you'd be and why?

Zoe: I'd definately have to say Sandra Bullock. She's VERY trendy with her clothes, but she still maintains that tomboy-ish way about her. We'd certainly be twinkies!

Thanks to Zoe and her mom and dad for their time and effort in helping me with our interview for this weeks Zen Master! We hope you enjoy the personal glimpse into the lives of our Zen Den Superstars!!! Until Next Week!

Picture Mania!

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Alright, so here are some pictures from the week. The doggies were loving it here this week because we finally got some nice weather for them to play in the water. Hope you all enjoy and check soon for some more action shots!

Help us welcome our newest furry friends to the Zen Den!

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All of our new friends have exhibited great doggie manners and have been accepted into our exclusive club by all of our regulars! We can't wait to see them all again soon.

Steffi- 9 month old Miniature Schnauzer

Bentley- 1 year old sheltie

Coco- 4 month old Westie

Cameron- 4 month old Westie

Coco- 7 year old Yorkie

Ludwig- Almost 2 year old Chocolate Lab

We would also like to acknowledge two of our other new friends. Unfortunately they are a little camera shy so we don't have any pictures to show you how cute they are. Their names are Smokey- 9 year old Schnoodle and his brother Bandit- 11 year old Schnoodle.

Please stop and say hello to our new friends the next time you see them!

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Zen Den Trivia! ! !

Who can guess the top 10 female dog names at the Zen Den? I'll give you an hint of the top 2 below with dogs bearing the names . . .

Did you guess?

Well, here is the top 10 list.

1. Daisy - - 2nd Picture

2. Maggie - - 1st Picture

3. Sadie

4. Lucy

5. Belle/Bella

6. Molly

7. Zoe

8. Grace

9. Abby

10. Lola

. . . .

Special thanks to Daisy & Maggie for posing for us! Stay tuned for the most popular male dog names.

Picture Day

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Here are some pictures from through out the last week. The doggies here at the Zen Den have been having loads of fun with the nicer weather that we have been having. We hope you all enjoy the photos, because the staff sure has gotten a ton of laughs out of them!

Upcoming Class Offerings at Doggie Zen Den

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Approx the second week of March will start our new session of classes at Doggie Zen Den, and spaces are filling pretty quickly, so if you find yourself interested in any of these classes or have more questions, please email the instructor Jamie at sproonee@gmail.com or call 972-747-0222!

Basic Obedience
Wednesdays 7:00pm

- Open to all dogs all ages.
- Prerequisite: None
- $120 for six weeks
- Class Limit: Five

This 6-week class provides an opportunity to socialize your dog with
other dogs as well as people, and give your dog the skills he or she
needs to become a great mannered adult. The class will cover all basic
commands such as "sit," "down," "stand,", "stay", "Come", "go to
place," etc. All participants should arrive with their dog on a
6-foot leash, buckle or martingale collar or harness, with plenty of
treats and a blanket or mat for their dog to lie on. NO choke, chain
or pinch collars allowed.

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Advanced K9 Skills 101
Tuesdays 7:00pm

- Open to puppies and dogs of all ages.
- Prerequisite: Basic Obedience or Instructor Approval
- $120 for six weeks
- Class Limit: Five

Polish your skills, or prepare for one of the many dog sports that
have become so popular with today's dog lovers! We will polish those
obedience skills to a shine, and continue work on advanced skills
including some competitive obedience work, rally obedience work,
agility prep work and more!!

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We also offer private lessons on-site and board and train options so there is always something to keep you and your canine busy!!!

You can also join our obedience group email list for updates about upcoming classes and special seminars! This is a low volume group with only a few emails per month, so no need to worry about your inbox being clogged!

Click Here to Subscribe to the Doggie Zen Den Email List

We're looking forward to the chance to help you with your best friend's education!

Sunday Funday!

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Picture Madness

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We're working on something new for the blog, but until we get it all worked out, we thought you'd like to have some new pictures! We had quite a few new cuties this week, so we've had a lot of fun introducing them all to the regulars! =)

Enjoy!!!

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The weather is starting to warm up, so more playtime outside makes for some happy doggies!

Before we get to the pictures, I wanted to let everyone know we have posted the schedule for our next session of classes starting March 3-4, 2009. We will have:

Basic Obedience - Wednesdays at 7pm
Advanced K9 Skills 101 - Tuesdays at 7pm

The Advanced Skills class is open to any dog which has passed a basic obedience class or with our instructor's approval. It's going to be a super fun class where we polish those basic skills and start work on some competitive obedience skills, rally obedience exercises as well as some prep for various dog sports if you are interested in those!

Class sizes are limited to 5 "students" per class, so get your reservation in soon if you're interested, they fill fast!

Also, if you'd like to be notified of our future class offerings and events, please sign up for our obedience email list below! It's a low-volume notification only type list, so you can expect up to 3 emails per month and no more! No clutter for your email box!

And now on to the pictures!!! Looks like our furry friends had a rompin' good time here the last couple days! Hope you enjoy!!!

I'm baaaack!!

2009-01-19T11:23:00.000-08:00

Have you all missed your doggie pictures?? I know I sure have!!

I came back this morning to some pictures waiting to be put on the blog! Hope you enjoy! Now that the weather is supposed to be much nicer this week I hope to have much more outside time, and consequently, more pictures!!! Yay!!!

2009-01-17T11:19:00.000-08:00

Great News to share! The Doggie Zen Den has won the 2008 Best in Plano Award! ! ! Yippea! Thanks to all our dedicated staff and all our dogs that have made this possible! What an honor!

Friday Friskies!

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Our week is drawing to a close, but the weather today beat every day this week! We had an awesome group and tons of fun, and hopefully will be sending home lots of tired doggies for the weekend!

Unfortunately you guys will have to wait until January 19th for an update as your faithful blogmaster will be traveling out of the country for a little R&R, but rest assured things here at the Zen Den will be all sun and fun until I get home to put more pictures to the page! =)

(In fact, they'll probably have a weeks worth of pictures waiting for me *grin*)

Enjoy, and have a wonderful weekend!!!

Burgess says he wishes you a wonderful weekend too!

Fun with friends!

Looks like Ruger forgot to put his tongue back in! =)

And Charlie has everything flapping in the breeze!

He went that-a-way!

Of course, when warm weather hits, every opportunity is taken for a dip in the pool!
(Or a cannonball, whichever you prefer)

Racing Pip!

And now Pip is nice and tired!

Miss Grayson is enjoying the sunshine:

While Miss Whitney takes a turn in the pool!

Such a happy Rosie.

Rosie and Olivia are best buddies:

Dylan claims the toy!

While Miss Maddie takes a stroll around the grounds with a sunny smile on her face:

Never underestimate the power of friends. =)

Picture Madness!!

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The weather is absolutely GORGEOUS here today, and everyone is having a romping good time! Lots of pictures for everyone to enjoy! =)

Good Weather Has Returned!!!

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We are SO happy to see the wonderful weather return here at the Zen Den! And I'm sure our doglets are happy too, because warm weather means water feature!!!

Enjoy!

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Don't worry! I'm trying to upload pictures from today, but blogger is being a little snotty about it! We'll have them up soon!!!

Happy New Year!!!

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Here at Doggie Zen Den, we take New Year's Resolutions very seriously! It's a time for a fresh start, and for that special determination to make our lives just a little bit better by making promises to ourselves to do something just a little bit better this year!

So, whether your resolution be to dress to the nines:

Or spend a little time relaxing in the sun:

Or just to have a lot more fun:

We hope you all have a wonderful and healthy 2009!!!

Chilly Dogs, Get Yer Chilly Dogs. =)

2008-12-15T14:04:00.000-08:00

You know the old saying, "If you don't like the weather in Texas, wait 5 minutes" (well, I don't know if it's old, but it's a good saying *wink*) - Well, we've been waiting all day for a change and haven't gotten one! How in the world it can be 80 degrees one day and 32 the next I have no idea. But our little dogs have some ideas for keeping warm on such a cold day!

Dudley says, "Try snuggling in a cozy blanket on a comfy bed for warmth. Napping also conserves energy which can be converted to body heat" =)

Jasper seems to think playing ball is a good way to ward off the chill:

And Mr. William can't decide whether to take Dudley's advice or Jaspers.

But the sure fire way to feel warm and fuzzy on a cold winter's afternoon is to spend it with friends.

Complete with lots of games of chase of couse. *wink*

Hope everyone stays warm and snuggly this winter evening!

Week In Review =)

2008-12-10T15:03:00.001-08:00

I've been a bad blogger this Christmas, and I'm waiting for a big lump of coal in my stocking! (Actually I've been on vacation and haven't updated, but still no excuse! *grin*)

So for your viewing pleasure, this is the past "week in review" - photographic style!!

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It was a mighty fine day here at Doggie Zen Den!

In fact, the weather was absolutely beautiful for romping around:

And swimming (or drinking......or both!):

Some of our pups seem to like to sing in the shower on such a fine day:

While others prefer to feel the breeze whispering through their hair:

But WAIT! What is THAT? Over THERE?

It's Merit! The super Beagle!

And the wind still seems to be ruffling Murphy's hair. =)

I'm sure my cheesy jokes have made Circle roll with laughter!

But all's fun and games when you've got friends!

Morgan wishes everyone a very happy Wednesday!

2008-12-02T13:36:00.000-08:00

Christmas is almost here, and we're getting into the holiday spirit by offering a few new "goodies" for December!

First off, Doggie Zen Den is now open SUNDAYS for daycare! Get your Holiday shopping done without worring about your pups stuck at home! We'll be open for full days of daycare only, and drop-off is from 9-10am and pickup will be from 4-5pm.

Also new this holiday season: SPA PACKAGES!

Pamper your pooch with one of our new holiday spa packages:

Pamper & Play Package - $50
30-min Canine Relaxing Massage & 1/2 day daycare

Primp & Play Package - $50
Holiday Sugar Cookie Bath & 1/2 day of daycare

Pamper & Primp Package - $68
30-min Canine Relaxing Massage & Holiday Sugar Cookie Bath

Pamper, Primp & Play Package - $75
30-min Canine Relaxing Massage, Holiday Sugar Cookie Bath & 1/2 day of daycare

Pamper, Pamper & Pamper Package - $100
Three 30-min Canine Relaxing Massages

Take advantage of these awesome packages for your own precious pooches, or buy a gift card for a canine friend to enjoy a relaxing day at the spa!

And on to the pictures for today!!

We're highlighting the little dog group today, since the big dogs seem to have been hogging the spotlight with their antics lately!

Jack seems to think this is a great idea, and Max and Zac agree!

In fact, Jack is positively jumping for joy!

It was a little chilly this morning, but Zoe is always prepared with her letterman's jacket:

Cold weather always seems to make for faster doggies!

And bouncy ones too!

Custer is practicing his rocket-dog skills!

Mr. Zac seems to be winding down for the evening. =)

Happy Tuesday everyone! Until tomorrow!!

2008-12-01T15:47:00.000-08:00

Mondays back after a holiday weekend are always a blast as our pups come in ready to work off some of those extra turkey pounds! =) We were full of life and full of fun around here today!

Our kiddos are never "too cool for school" and always ready to make a splash!

Which of course water always seems to give everyone an extra energy boost. =)

Who can resist a happy golden face? =)

More of the famous flying ears and legs!!

Miss Molly is ready to go!

and Miss Daisy graces us with her famous cannonball!

Sampson is king of the mountain!

But Maggie is goddess of the water pond. =)

Is this a four headed dog or a traffic backup? You decide!

Everyone's winding down for the day, but we're ready to go again tomorrow!

Hope everyone enjoyed their holidays!!!

2008-11-27T11:17:00.000-08:00

Here at Zen Den, on the afternoon of Thanksgiving, we're taking a moment to reflect on what we're thankful for. Our pups who are here this week wanted to contribute. =)

Haley seems to think reflecting is hard work:

Of course, more than anything, we're thankful for friends....
....lots and lots of friends. =)

We're thankful for health and agility:

Lots of water to swim in:

We're thankful for a good romp to dry off with on a nice fall day:

Thankful for a good roll in the grass:

And did we mention friends?

Here's hoping everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Turkey Tuesdays

2008-11-25T13:07:00.001-08:00

We're gearing up for the holidays now, but where's the holiday weather? It was warm enough today for the dogs to take a dip in the water, which of course they all love!

Logan seems to be testing the waters for everyone else:

While Zeus seems to have better ideas in mind, like maybe a nap in the sun. =)

A nap seems to be what Miss Maya has in mind too, though I don't think Abby and Bogie agree with her!

Of course, if you're not into water or naps, we offer other group activities.... Like singing for instance, which Buddy and Molly are happily demonstrating here:

But naps towards the afternoon seem to get the popular vote. =)

What's better than a day in the sun with all your buddies?

Everyone stay "refreshed" this Thanksgiving!

Frisky Fridays!

2008-11-21T15:55:00.000-08:00

My wittiness (or as some of you may think, cheesiness!) seems to have left the building along with Elvis this afternoon, but cute pictures always seem to speak for themselves, so I leave you this Friday with a passel of pictures from Friday for your viewing enjoyment!

Everyone have a great weekend, and try to stay warm!!!

2008-11-20T14:24:00.000-08:00

The cold front came rolling through today, and with it came some extra energetic canines! Cold weather always seems to make them extra spunky!

At least it certainly made Custer extra spunky!

And of course no one knows how to ham it up for the camera better than Zac!

It was retriever-fest here today, lots of goldens and labs!

Alex seems spring loaded today!!

And of course, who can resist a golden puppy face? Mr. Melvin melts our hearts!

Just to keep on Baron's "flying feet" theme from the other day, here he is again playing with border collie mix Desi. And once again, those feet aren't touching the ground!

And speaking of flying, what's up with Rascal's ear? =)

All's fun and games when you've got a fun group!

Rascal is ready to start the running again!

And they're off!

Where's Waldo?

What better to complete a great day of daycare than a good back scratch?

Looks like Baron is giving Berklee flying lessons. Where's the aviator goggles guys?

Bogey hams it up with a cheesy grin for the cameras.

And we're not sure WHAT Nanuk is doing here. =) Maybe a little gymnastics?

And here goes the running again!

Everyone bundle up tonight, it's going to be cold! (Which I'm sure will make for some fantastic action shots tomorrow!) Until then!

Welcome Dolce!

2008-11-19T16:06:00.000-08:00

We have a new member of the Zen Den Gang today! Welcome to Dolce! He's quite the cute little gentleman, don't you think? He had a ball playing with the small dogs today, just look at that tongue! We're guessing he'll sleep good tonight!