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Hounds and Hygiene: Tips for Germ Prevention
Germs and German Shepherds Germs are a threat not only to us humans, but also to our pets. As humans we do quite a bit to prevent ourselves from picking up unwanted germs and keeping ourselves from catching viruses and diseases. But what about our pets? What can we do...
Fifi, Fido, and Fred: A Guide to Naming Your New Dog
Names are ImportantThe name you choose for your new dog has more impact than you might realise.Names are ImportantThe name you choose for your new dog has more impact than you might realise.the importance of namesNames are a tool of communication. I have a name, you...
5 AWESOME Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Dog
Reading Time: 4 minutes Working on your holiday shopping? Not sure what to get for that special dog in your life? Check out our holiday gift guide for some inspiration!
The Hidden Danger of Melting Snow: How to Keep Your Dog Safe
The Hidden Danger of Melting Snow How to Keep Your Dog SafeMelting snow can put you and your dog at risk of electrical shockAs snow melts the water it produces can leave areas of sidewalk vulnerable to what is known as contact voltage. What is contact voltage? When...
Trick-or-Treat on Main Street 2019
The free annual Howl-O-Ween pet costume contest at Trick or Treat on Main Street in Wauconda, IL.The Costume ContestDress your pet in their best costume. Open to all friendly pets and they must be on leash at all times during the entire event. Pets are welcome...
Doggie Day School Opens Its’ Doors!
A New Program Recently at the Wauconda Farmers' Market during our annual Back to Drool Pet Parade we announced the launch of our new dog training program, Doggie Day School! As the name implies, we have set up very similar in structure to a school. You drop your pet...
2019 Annual Pet Costume Contest Parade and Adoption Event
It's that time of year again Our kids are heading back to school and we once again celebrate the beginning of the school year with our annual pet costume contest parade and adoption event at the Wauconda Farmers' Market!What is it? The Back to Drool Pet Parade is a...
An Open Letter to Beverly
Hey Everyone! Aubrey here! Some of you may know me, but for those of you who don’t I am Brian and Beverly’s (the owners of BNT) oldest son. I do a lot of work helping out with our Facebook page, the BNT Blog, and other marketing things. Now that I’ve introduced...
Ice Melt: The Danger to Your Dog You Might Not Even Think About
Winter is here! Like it or not, winter is here and that means a couple things; cold temperatures, snow, and ice. Now a lot of dogs (and people too I suppose) LOVE to play outside in the snow over winter. But did you know that there is a danger lurking outside during...
Thanksgiving Food your Dog SHOULDN’T Eat.
It's the holiday season! Next up is Thanksgiving; a holiday where we get together with friends and family to celebrate what we are thankful for. Our successes, each other, our good fortunes, and our pets. Part of that celebration is usually a feast with all of the...
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