“Like any fur parent, I love my dog like he’s my own child. I feel proud of Whisky’s every milestone and is elated to share developments – big or small with close ones.
Whisky is 4-1/2 yrs old now.
His younger days were not without worries and heartaches. He had tick fever when he was 2yrs old and he was also fussy with food since puppyhood. Topping that, what started as seemingly-harmless red spots on his abdominal area grew more threatening by the week. I found myself at my wit’s end when I brought him to vet after vet who could not explain the problem clearly to me and worse, could not even find the solution.
Then I heard about Petopia from my gal friend. And thought – why not give it a try on my ‘darling boy’ Whisky ..
I am very glad and relieved to have taken that ‘leap of faith’. Those weekly sessions of spa treatments started showing progressive and significant results after 10 sessions of special treatment with clay pack, ozone spa sessions etc…I felt my spirit literally lifted and I believe as any intelligent, sensitive dog can detect, Whisky was back under the care of a confident and happy parent. That notion further fuelled the joy of companionship – the feeling of togetherness – between mother and ‘child’.
I would also like to commend the excellent condition of the hotel environment Petopia provides, as well as their personnel’s meticulous attention, without which this facility would not be possible. This total package is a solution to my problem of being away for more than a few days (vacation). It provides me the ease of mind and the freedom to travel as and when I need to.
So Petopia, a big pat on your shoulders, for allowing any pet lover to experience the real joy of commitment as a care-giver and for helping our pets live their lives to the fullest!
Getting your first puppy? Having difficulty getting your dog to respond to your commands? Or facing behavioural issues with your dog? We can help you!
You can now Train Your Dog @ Petopia!
Starting 24 July, Aristomilago Pawzllywood (APawz) will be conducting obedience classes within Petopia’s air-conditioned, clean and undisturbed premises!
You can now learn more about canine behaviour and train your dogs to be well-behaved, responsive and responsible canine citizens – in comfort!
Conducted by Jazz Ng, a certified and award-winning canine trainer from APawz, you can learn to develop a harmonious lifelong relationship with your animal companion!
This class is for adult dogs that have never attended any form of lessons.
Pet Obedience for Dogs (4 months & above)
Dogs are pack animals, as such establishing pack hierarchy is especially important during their puberty stage. It also applies to those who are ‘confused’ of where they are in the ranks. In this course, owners will learn to establish leadership and teach their dogs basic manners as well as reinforce acceptable and eliminate unacceptable behaviours and actions.
Topics covered include:
Introduction of the clicker
Focus
Sit
Down
Sit stay (for 30 sec)
Down stay (for 1 min)
Recall
Dealing with an active or shy puppy
Loose lead walking
Other bad behavioral issues
House rules 101
Number of lessons: 8
Frequency of lesson: Every Sunday (commencing 24 July)
Time: 12.30 to 1.30pm
Course fee: $430.00
Training package includes:
Free i-clicker
Certificates for dogs that pass the tests
Free after-course consultation via email or sms
About the Trainer
With close to 10 years of experience, Jazz has helped many dog owners understand canine behaviour and train their dogs to be well-behaved, responsive and responsible canine citizens. An active participant in countless dog-training competitions organised by the Singapore Kennel Club (SKC) and the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA), Jazz and her dogs have won local and international titles in dog obedience trials since 2003.
She currently has five Shetland Sheepdogs, one Border Collie and a Maltese. Prior to these seven dogs, Jazz has had a Jack Russel Terrier and Golden Retriever.
Her present Shetland Sheepdogs are trained in Search and Rescue with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), agility, dog dancing, frisbee, obedience and show conformation.
“The training has been beneficial to Bobbi and me. Besides training Bobbi to be a better dog, I also know more about him and dog behaviours generally – Lee Mun Chai”
“After a few lessons, I could see a big improvement in him. I can now bring him out without worrying he might attack other dogs now! – Roy Lim”
“Ba Jai has learnt a lot from your training. He now understand the basic commands – sit, down, stay, come when called. – Anne Yeung”
To Register
Places are limited and based on first-come first-serve basis. Classes are kept small so that we would be able to focus on all owners and dogs as well as handle hyperactive or shy dogs.
Register while places last! Limited to 5 people per class. Limited to one dog per person.
To register for a place in the class, email your name, contact number and class type (A or B) to reservations@petopia.sg by 17 July 2011.
To confirm your registration, please make full payment via the following modes:-
Cash or NETS : In-store at Petopia by 17 July
Visa or Mastercard (3% administrative charge will be levied on top of course fee) : In-store at Petopia
Cheque : Mail a crossed cheque made payable to “Petopia International Pte Ltd”, with your name, contact number and email on the reverse to Petopia, 26 Jalan Kelulut, Singapore 809043. Cheques must reach Petopia before 16 July.
For further enquiries, please call Petopia at 68869056 or email reservations@petopia.sg.
