Breed Awareness: German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is one of the most well-known and recognized dog breeds in the world. This breed symbolizes some of the best traits a dog can have: loyalty, courage and versatility. Although a very well-known breed the German Shepherd is actually a fairly new breed only dating back to 1899. German Shepherds were originally [...]

Breed Awareness: Chesapeake Bay Retriever

If you’re looking for an athletic, intelligent, loyal companion, look no further than the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. These hardy dogs were bred to withstand the cold icy waters of the coast and to retrieve ducks and other water fowl. Their strong medium-sized bodies are perfect for diving and breaking through ice. They look similar to [...]

Breed Awareness: Dachshund

Although the Dachshunds small size suggests otherwise, the first Dachshunds were bred to be brave hunters. These small elongated dogs were perfect for hunting badgers, rabbits, foxes, and other burrowing animals. The Dachshunds that come to Fetchers aren’t much for hunting but they do love chasing the other pups around the yard! Even though they [...]

Breed Awareness: Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinschers are loyal, energetic dogs with a muscular build that can be intimidating to some. Although these dogs have a reputation for being aggressive guard dogs, there is way more that meets the eye. Dobermans are incredibly intelligent dogs who crave strong leadership from their alpha. They are easily trainable as long as you [...]

4th of July Tips

As we draw closer to Fourth of July weekend it’s important to take into account the different precautions you should take to keep your furry family members safe. Maintain your dog’s normal diet: I know it can be tempting to throw them a few scraps here and there but keep in mind that the food [...]

Breed Awareness: Golden Retrievers

Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States, and for good reason. These lovable dogs are slow to mature so they maintain their bubbly puppy personality all the way up to ages 3 and 4. They are also naturally athletic so it is important for them to get plenty [...]

Keeping Cool in Hot Weather

As the temperature rises, it seems harder and harder to keep your dog cool and hydrated. Dogs’ bodies work quite differently than a human body and you need to take different precautions to make sure your furry friend is comfortable through these hot summer months! One sure-fire way to make sure your dog isn’t overheating [...]

Breed Awareness: Alaskan Malamute

You may have seen this breed before and thought “Wow! What a big husky!” but the Alaskan Malamute is actually a breed of its own with many of its own unique qualities. Being a very athletic breed they are used to many different activities such as sled pulling, freight hauling and dog agility. Although they [...]

New Exterior Signs Are Up!

We are excited to announce that we just unveiled our new signs for Fetcher’s Play & Stay! We have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of these two new signs and they are finally here! Thanks to Schurle Signs, our new snazzy signs are viewable from both sides of the facility. We are excited to get [...]