Welcome to the Dog Blog!

We are excited to launch our new and improved website today and hope that you enjoy all the new features and great pictures of your pooches.  We also hope you enjoy some of the funny stories that we are going to share with you each week.  Send us an email and let us know what you think!   

Will and Brenda Miller, owners

Loveable Liffey

Liffey is a one-year old Golden Retriever that has a boyfriend named Henry.  She follows him around like a love-struck teenager and Henry patiently accepts this adoration!  Liffey was born blind but does extremely well in playtime.  Her other senses guide her through the playground and she's never at a loss for friends to play with...especially if Henry is around!

Jackson, the Mischievous Pup!

Jackson is a three month old yellow Labrador Retriever pup, that is adorable and afraid of absolutely nothing!  He enjoys playing with the small dogs and the big ones and made a special friend with Liffey, a Golden Retriever.  Liffey, who was born blind, will let Jackson run through her legs, bat at her face and trys to nip at her hair, until Liffey gently puts her paws around him, and presses her head on him to make him sit still for a few minutes.  After a brief rest, she lets him up and he starts it all over again!  No one can resist a puppy, not even Liffey!

Mercedes, A Little Angel

We were so sad to hear that little Mercedes passed away this week at such a young age. She was a frequent visitor to The Pooch from the time she was only four months old, and always lit up everyone's face with her adorable antics.  She was a star pupil in her first training class, with her proud mom always beside her.  We will all miss our little girl, but she will never be forgotten.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.  When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.  There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.  There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again.  Just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.  The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.  His bright eyes are intent; his eager body quivers.  Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. 

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.  The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...

Author Unknown

Non-Stop Toby

Toby is a 9 month old Pomeranian puppy that loves to play - he never stops for one minute!  He especially likes trying out all of the outside play houses we have and enjoys posing for the camera!  Toby visits every weekend and always makes a new friend to run around and be crazy with!

Christmas at The Pooch

It's always busy at the holidays, but we have non-stop fun with all our guests.  We had 63 dogs staying with us for as long as three weeks and they enjoyed playing inside as well as going outside for a romp in the snow!  We had a great mix of well-behaved pals with over 17 Labrador Retrievers staying with us and most of them were black!  It was always fun trying to decide who was who!  Just kidding, they are all as different as people are, with very identifiable personalities and looks. 

On Christmas morning, we hung stockings with all the treats that their moms and dads left for them to enjoy.  They all got extra goodies including Sweet Potato chews, and Honey Glazed Chicken Biscuits.  Uncle Will and Aunt B always enjoy treating their pals when they are visiting!

Our New Store

We started selling food around Thanksgiving and it has certainly been a hit with our customers and new visitors to The Pooch.  We are selling high quality dog food including Diamond Naturals, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul and Taste of the Wild.  We have yummy and wholesome treats including Zukes, Grandma Lucy's, Red Barn, Dogswell and Mother Nature.  Stop by for a free comparison of your current dog food to one of our's and we are sure you will be surprised at how reasonably priced a quality food can be.  It will put a smile on your dog's face as well as your own!

Sisters and Pals

Skylar and Meadow have been visiting with us the past two weeks and are extremely sweet girls.  Skylar, an 11 year old Boxer mix and Meadow, an 8 year old Great Dane, enjoyed playing with all the dogs no matter how small or big their friends were. We hope to see them again soon!

Our Special Spartan

Spartan is a 6 year old Australian Shepherd who loves to play with other Aussies.  She does a great job herding the other dogs and tells them when they are out of line!  One of her best buddies is a young black lab named Santi.

Wild and Crazy Olive

Olive puts the "playful" in Playful Pooch!  She is a 1 1/2 year old Boxer who has been with us since she was about 6 months old.  She loves playing with everyone, and won't take no for an answer!  She never wears out, even after a long day of play at The Pooch!

Easy Going Cody

Cody, a 5 year old Lab mix comes everyday for daycare and is one of everyone's favorites.  He is extremely well behaved and loves jumping up in the playhouses to keep an eye on everyone.  He has his favorite buddies, such as Henry and Hank and really loves hanging with the staff.   Cody actually thinks he IS one of the staff and is always surprised when he goes back to play with the dogs, rather than helping one of us!

Happy-Go-Lucky Charlie

Charlie is a very friendly five year-old Maltese mix.  He was very shy when he first came to visit, and would sit in the corner and watch everyone play.  Now he runs in the door with his tail wagging and is ready to play all day with his small friends.

The Very Lucky Sadie

Sadie, a 9 year-old Lab Mix, is a gentle and loving dog that was adopted by a family after being hit by a car and left by the road.  She has had several challenges in her life, but always is happy and active.  Thank goodness there are people where adoption is their first choice.  Sadie was blessed to have been found by such a great family!

Handsome Hank

Hank is a 4 year-old Collie that is sweetheart!  He is a big guy who is very gentle and loves to romp with his buddies.  Recently his mom noticed that he was slowing down and gaining weight.  After some tests at the vet, they discovered that he needed to be on thyroid medication.  This certainly shows why it's important to alert your vet to any changes in your pooches behavior and have them checked regularly.  Now Hank runs into The Pooch and is ready to play all day long!

Lovely Lainey

Lainey, a three-year old Poodle mix, is a very loveable and playful little dog who has fun with both the small dogs and the staff.  And can you believe it, her favorite treat is green beans!  She gobbles them down and looks up for more.  Although she enjoys running around the playground, she really enjoys sitting on someone's lap, and who can resist her sweet little face?

Duffy, The Pooch Boss!

Duffy is a young Westie who has been a regular visitor since he was a puppy.  He is filled with energy and loves to play with all the dogs, but his favorite ones are the big, rough and tumble dogs and he keeps right up with them.  His favorite thing to do is run along the fence and growl his welcome to every new dog that enters the play areas.  Then he rapidly becomes their friend after a few minutes of showing them, he's really the boss at The Pooch.

Murphy, The Great Communicator

Murphy is a 6 year old Terrier mix, who has amazing golden eyes that really communicate everything he's thinking about!  He enjoys playing outside, and especially loves having "conversations" with the staff!  You can always find him standing on top of one of the many play houses in the outside playground.  He loves posing for pictures and playing peek-a-boo with his pals.

Jack, Mr. Chewy!

Jack, a young Irish Terrier should actually be named Chewy, or Chewbacca as he loves to chew on anything soft, but luckily no dogs! He enjoys playing and is always happy with a smile on his face and his tail wagging non-stop.  We can't let him take his treats outside or he would bury everything he has.  Maybe he should just try chewing on them instead of the pet cots!

Miss Tinkerbell, The Ballerina

Tinkerbell is a sweet two-year old Saint Bernard who's name fits her perfectly! She is so light on her feet that she looks like she is waltzing around the playground with her pals. She loves to play and is very gentle with all her friends, even the little ones.  One of her favorite friends is Betsy, a very playful Great Pyrenees.

Bonito Bows to his Buddies

Bonito, a young Golden Retriever visits regularly and his playfulness leads to non-stop laughing for the staff.  He loves playing with the dogs and won't take no for an answer, so he goes into the Play Bow position and walks the entire playground in that pose until someone will give in to his playful wishes!  Eventually someone does, whether canine or human.

Doby Jogs to the Pooch!

Doby, a Border Collie mix visits along with his sibling Haley, several times a year.  One time this summer, they were on their way to The Pooch when Doby decided that Mom wasn't driving fast enough, so he hopped out of the car and ran about six blocks towards The Pooch!  While this isn't something we encourage, we are glad he loves coming to visit us.

Roger, The Wonder Dog

Roger, one of our regular daycare pals, is so excited when he arrives that his mom opens the car door and lets him run straight for our front door.  He jumps up, hits the door way up high and slides all the way down because he REALLY wants to come in to play.  Playing in the sprinklers and pools are his favorite things to do at The Pooch.

Playful Pooch in the Community

We have been busy lately giving our support to some local organizations providing valuable services to both local youth and local neighborhoods.  On Saturday, September 26th, Playful Pooch was a sponsor for the Front Range Amateur Hockey Association's (FRAHA) inaugural golf tournament held at Common Ground Golf Course in Aurora.  FRAHA is a non-profit corporation formed in 1998 to develop character, sportsmanship and physical fitness among the youth of the community through participation in competitive hockey.  They skate at Big Bear Ice Arena which is located in the Lowry Business Park.  Refreshments and dinner were provided by Serioz Denver Style Pizza which is located in the Lowry Town Center.

On Sunday, September 27th, The Pooch also sponsored a booth at the Street Fair held in conjunction with the 31st annual Park Hill Home Tour.  The Home Tour is the single largest fundraising event for Greater Park Hill, Inc., the 501 (c3) non-profit corporation which provides a variety of support services for its residents.  As one of 35 vendors participating in the event which is an integral part of the Home Tour festivities, Playful Pooch was able to introduce itself as one of the premier dog daycare and boarding facilities in Denver, located just minutes from the Park Hill neighborhood.  Many wonderful dogs and their owners stopped by to visit our booth and register for a free 5 day package for daycare and a 3 day, 2 night overnite boarding package which we were giving away as part of the event.  Along with the good food, wonderful crafts and products offered and great turnout, the weather was beautiful and provided for a perfect day!