Comments on: Customer Service Snapshot

By: Cody L.

Cody L. — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:32:35 +0000

I’m confused. I live in S. Fl on the east coast in a residential neighborhood. I have homes on all 4 sides of me that have dogs. When I approached my neighbors to ask if they are noticing how awful the ticks have been they look at me like I have 5 heads. None of their dogs have fleas or ticks. My dogs are on Frontline and the inside and outside of my home has been treated professionally. SO!!!!!!
why do the ticks only seem to like my yard and my dogs. Can you think of any logical answer???
The company who treat my property cannot think of one. I hope you can help me!!!!!!!
Thank you!!!

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:49:02 +0000

Hi Thomas- Pulling a cart is a wonderful idea to increase your Newf’s activity while making him happy. As long as your Newf is healthy, and, like any new activity, you ease him into it, having him pull a cart is not at all mistreating him! As you probably know, Newfs are working dogs and part of their breed heritage is helping fisherman both in the water and out. That included pulling carts. Your local Newfoundland Club more than likely holds events that revolve around pulling called “draft tests.” The NCA (Newfoundland Club of America – http://www.newfdogclub.org) has a wealth of information about what’s going on in clubs around the country. Just looking at the NCAs event calendar, I see 4 draft tests in March alone from Texas to Massachusetts. Attending one of these events would be a great way to make sure you properly train your Newf and give you a chance to see what other Newf owners are doing. They would also be able to tell you the right kind of cart to get and where to get it.

If you want to read some more stories and information on Newfounlands, check out http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/author/barb-s/ . Good luck with your Newf, and keep me posted on your progress!

By: Thomas Martin

Thomas Martin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:30:27 +0000

i am interested in purchasing a “Pull Cart” for my 18 month old Newfie.
Do you have any recommendations or do you think that would be
mistreating my pet.

By: Michelle F

Michelle F — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:02:56 +0000

Your csr dept. is wonderful. every time i have need to call (which isnt often) your csr’s are wonderful and knowledgable. I only wish your csr dept. was located in my town so I could work for you..lol Well maybe someday if I’m lucky!!