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Associate Pics of the Week – 4/16/10

Natural Neighborhood Fesitval - photo by Angela from the PETCO store in Lakewood, Calif.

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Natural Neighborhood Festival


A Doggie Yoga Pose

Grass in a parking lot? Yup. I thought it was a little weird, but the dogs loved it. You could see it in their faces when they entered through the gate at the PETCO Natural Neighborhood Festival in Santa Monica, CA.

“Concrete, concrete, concrete, concrete, concrete, concr… whoa… GRASS!!! Woo Hoo! ”

Check out all the pictures below.

Featured at the event were information stations for dog nutrition, dog training, and grooming; an adoption booth and doggie activity/obstacle course from the Heigl Foundation; a doggie massage station; partner booths from PETCO natural food vendors Solid Gold, Wellness, Natural Balance, Blue Buffalo, and Halo; talks from Dr. Marty Becker and Tracy Hotchner, skateboarding antics from Tillman and Friends; and (my favorite part) doggie yoga with Amy Stevens.

Yes, doggie yoga is a real thing. And no, I didn’t believe it until I saw it for myself. You’ll have to believe me when I say Continue reading »

Why Nutrition Matters for Your Pet

A friend of mine recently adopted a lab from an elderly neighbor. Knowing I work for PETCO, she called to ask what her new dog “Mollie” needed. We met at PETCO to go shopping with Mollie. As we walked throught the store, I realized she had put more thought into toys and beds and never considered what food to feed Mollie.  She mistakenly thought most foods were about the same. I corrected her and said that feeding the right food could help Mollie live a longer, healthier life and potentially prevent common health issues. I asked a few basic questions like how old Mollie was and

A lab like Mollie

A lab like Mollie

if she had any problems. Apparently Mollie scratches her ears and chews her paws a lot. I ran my fingers through her coat- it looked dull and dry. I asked what Mollie had been eating, her neighbor had been giving Mollie a low quality store brand food from one of those big discount Marts. No wonder Mollie’s coat was so bad! She asked my advice on Continue reading »

Pet Food Forum 2009

Pet Food Forum SignThis past week I attended The Pet Food Forum in Chicago; a conference of pet industry experts such as nutritionists, chemists, manufacturers, marketers, brand managers, packaging companies and suppliers who provide raw ingredients to pet food companies. There were several interesting seminars and round table meetings focused on how to continually improve the quality of pet food.

One session I attended was about how consumers choose a pet food. For example, more and more people are reading package labels and asking about ingredients in the pet food. However, a recent consumer survey indicated that Continue reading »

Dog Fancy Magazine – Natural Dog Issue

natural_dog_magazineThe May edition of Dog Fancy Magazine just hit newsstands featuring their Natural Dog issue on the reverse side. If you’re someone who has considered upgrading the food you feed your dog, this issue is packed with useful information and a full page of valuable PETCO coupons for the top natural, organic or holistic dog foods that PETCO carries. Continue reading »