Greater Lakeland Offers Your Dogs A GREAT Alternative to Kenneling!

Lakeland now has a DogVacay site! And that's good because Lakeland boasts 100,000 residents and is the largest city on Interstate 4 and you can be sure there are also a lot of dogs in Lakeland with a population that size.

Most people stress about where to place their pet when they have to be away for short or longer periods of time or what to do in an emergency situation. Usually the last resort is to place their beloved pet in a boarding kennel.

Book your canine in our doggie daycare for fun, exercise & socialization!

https://dogvacay.com/pro/pawzitivefx

All of us enjoy personal attention and being pampered so why would we want anything different for our pets?

DogVacay Hosts offer kennel-free dog boarding in their own homes. Some have dogs of their own and some don't. Some are available 24/7 and some are home the majority of the time but especially are there all night long so your dog experiences minimal stress when it gets dark or if they are seniors and might need a potty break in the middle of the night.

There are many great things about DogVacay like getting to choose the Host best suited for your pet based on your criteria, the price you want to pay, size of yard,  type of property, what specialties they offer, amenities

...like this wading/cooling-off pool that I have at DogVacay Winter Haven

PLUS DogVacay's money-back guarantee plus liability insurance coverage.

Some DogVacay host's also offer pet sitting in your home, if that is more suitable. To say the least, Dog Boarding is Awesome @DogVacay!

Yours Truly is still here in Winter Haven offering dog boarding and daycare 7 days a week and most of the time I am fully booked. It's good to make your reservations in advance or at the least, find a suitable sitter BEFORE you have to go out of town then find yourself in a pinch. I've had plenty of last-minute callers who didn't plan ahead and I've had to turn some away. Don't let that happen to you.

Long weekends and Holidays book up in fast, so make your reservation in advance!

Which ever DogVacay Host you choose, please use my Coupon Code PAWZITIVEFX to save $10 off your 1st booking if it's your first time. Be sure to write a great review for your DogVacay Host, we value them SO much!

Here's a few of mine:

Lori watched our Scottish Terrier, Cavendish while we took our niece to LegoLand for the day. We dropped her off in the morning and picked her up later in the day. Lori was very accommodating and took EXCELLENT care of our baby. We received several texts about Cavendish throughout the day which helped to minimize our anxiety about leaving her. I think Cavendish had more that day then we did. We highly recommend Lori and her doggie services!!!!!

Lori is a fantastic pet sitter! I rarely (and I mean rarely) will leave my two toy poodles with anyone other than immediate family especially since one of girls is 16 years old. However once I met Lori, her husband Bob, their beagle Bailey, and toured her home, I knew right away that this would be a safe, comfortable, and loving place for my dogs to stay. Lori and her home glow with the warmth of a dog friendly environment.Her home is clean, spacious and has a large fenced backyard area for the doggies to play. From her frequent text, email, and pictures, I was secure with the knowledge that my pets were being well taken care of. Would I leave my pets with her again? ABSOLUTELY! Do I plan to leave my pets with her again? POSITIVELY! Thank you Lori, Bob, and Bailey for a stress free vacation. 

    

My 8 year old Shih Tzu, Mickey spent 4 days on "vacation" with Lori at her home from June 30th-July 3rd. He loved his time with Lori, her husband and their beagle, Bailey. Lori's home is set up well for pet sitting with lots of space both indoors and out for play or just relaxing. Lori asked all the right questions about Mickey's daily routine so she could keep him on his regular schedule. She provided several walks each day and trips to the park for Mickey and her other canine guests, which they all loved! She even cuddled with Mickey during the frequent rain storms, which always freak him out and make him shake uncontrollably. I received at least a text message and email each day from Lori with pictures and video of Mickey enjoying his playtime with his new friends. It was a joy to receive all the pictures along with updates on how he was doing, and to know that my boy was happy and well cared for. Lori's "hotel" was a perfect substitute for "home" and will be Mickey's vacation spot from now on when mom goes on her own future vacations. Thanks Lori...you're the best! 

Dog Boarding Just Got Awesome!!

...........thanks to DogVacay!

Now being a DogVacay Host and Pack Leader, I am full-on promoting their great services!

Wherever you live, you can search for a great pet-sitter and dog boarder in your geographical area and by using my coupon code: PAWZITIVEFX, you can save $10 on your 1st booking with ANY DogVacay Host!

How's that for a GREAT DEAL?

Of course, if you live in Polk County, FL, I'd love to have your dog(s) come and stay with us ~ because this is what we do 7 days a week!

  

I LOVE the new marketing materials we just received! 

I'd like to share the goodness with you: 

If you refer new clients to me and they book a reservation for dog sitting or hire me to pet sit in their home, whether by word-of-mouth, giving them one of my cards or flyers (examples below), or by sending them to my website, I will give you $5 for each 1st time reservation booked using my coupon code, PAWZITIVEFX, when they mention YOU as their referral!! 

I believe in win-win's! 

It's a win for you to earn a few $$ and it's a win for the newbie b/c they will save $10 on their 1st booking and have peace of mind on their vacation because their dog is happy and safe in a real home with a real family!

If you would like a few business cards (above) or some flyers (below) to place around town, your neighborhood or place of employment, contact me and I'll get them to you ASAP!

Look at the GREAT BENEFITS of booking with me through DogVacay:

• Located in Winter Haven
•  Experienced  & Insured                                 
• Excellent References
• 24/7 Supervision
• Flexible Refunds
• Pay with credit card
• Competitive Rates
• Last minute booking and longer stays
• Half or full day doggie playdates
• Daily photo by email or text
• FREE Poster Photo of your dog
• Also Pet Sit in your home (within 8 miles)

     
To ensure peace of mind to each dog owner, prior to booking the reservation, online they can make a

• General Inquiry
• Request a Meet & Greet
• Ask for a Custom Quote

·         Email: dogvacaywinterhaven@gmail.com

·         Call/Text (863) 662-1225

·         Save $10 on your 1^st booking by using code PAWZITIVEFX online when booking reservation

.      Web: https://dogvacay.com/pro/pawzitivefx

Book your vacation spot early! Spaces are limited!

Finally, watch the silly video Bailey & I made when we got our new marketing materials! We just like to have fun here :) 

Our weekend with Bella, 4 month old Chocolate Lab Pup via DogVacay

Having just been accepted as a Host for DogVacay on May 31st, it was only 1 day later that I received the request for last-minute dog boarding beginning Friday night. I was surprised to receive notification so soon but also excited. It didn't take long for Bella's Pet Parent and I to communicate via email then phone and to get the reservation booked. Within a couple hours, we opened our door to sweet little Bella and her Pet Parents. As soon as I saw her, my heart melted and I knew we were going to have a fun weekend!

Please enjoy the photos and videos of our outrageously fun-filled weekend with Bella!

As soon as Bella entered the door, Bailey ran to greet her and they began playing. It was just what this 6 yr old, somewhat mellow beagle needed!

It didn't take them long to become friends!

Besides being fabulously energetic and playful, one thing was clear when she was inside: Bella ALWAYS wanted to be in physical contact with me, whether chewing a rawhide or toy or sleeping. Do you think I minded? :) Not one bit!

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We encourage our pet parents to bring their dog's favorite chews or toys so they can feel as much at home as possible. One of Bella's favorite toys seemed to be this squeeky cow!

But our guests are also welcome to play with Bailey's toys, which he gives permission to share :)

This 16 squeaker serpent seems to be a favorite with all the dogs

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 This is VERY cute! We have a treat ball in which I insert the dog's kibble and then watch them figure out how to roll it, then chase it to have it dispense their food. They all seem to enjoy it!

There's practically nowhere the dogs won't go to get to that ball! 

Bella is moving so fast!

I highly recommend this for dogs that wolf down their food very fast; to the point of almost choking on the dry kibble. It turns a 20 second meal into a 5 minute chase!

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Most dogs that stay with us really enjoy playing with and crunching on ice cubes and of course, we keep our water bowls topped up with ice to keep the water cool.

Well, as you'll see, Bella REALLY had a blast with the ice bowl and the cubes.

But I too had a blast watching her!

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Since the floor had now become quite slick & wet, it was the best time to then mop.

I quickly discovered I had some help! :)

If it hadn't been so counter-productive, I would have permitted her to continue.

I then speedily, with a pup chasing me, mopped the remainder of the kitchen.

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Being a 'Retriever', Bella was an exuberant natural at playing chase & fetch

Does it look like this puppy is having fun???

Puppies play & rest, play & rest

Even a beach ball attracted her attention...

Bella really enjoyed her chewing times. After all, she has puppy teeth.

And she enjoyed some tug-of-war with Mr. Bob

Would this smile convince YOU that this little girl had a great time at Pawzitive FX on Dog Vacay?

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As a Pet Photographer, I enjoy capturing the essence of each pet.

Do you think these ones do?

What's your favorite chocolate?

If interested in a pet photography shoot or to have one of your own photos enhanced, contact me at:

pawzitivefxpetphotography@gmail.com.

We hope to see Bella back with us again sometime soon!