It's not everywhere that dogs can watch hockey and cartoons on TV, munch on organic snacks and listen to meditative music when lights are dimmed during the afternoon quiet time.
But at Kozy Kennels, "we've created an atmosphere where dogs are active when they need to be and peaceful and tranquil when they need to be," explains Wendy McIntyre, who owns and operates the Kelowna, B. C., kennels with her son Darren Dingwall and his wife Tracy.
At home most dogs sleep the day away. But at a kennel many dogs miss that sleep because they are overstimulated by all the other dogs and action.
"That's why we have quiet time noon to 3 p. m. every day," points out McIntyre. "We turn all the lights off except for the little LED lights we have and put on meditation music that is especially designed for dogs. Everything quiets down and we have a very restful afternoon."
Before and after quiet time, dogs have access to their individual runs and are taken into the exercise yard one by one to have play time with one of the co-owners or staff.TV time is limited and is meant to
replicate what the dogs experience at home. When Darren is there he usually has on a hockey game or some other sports. When Tracy is there with their two young children it's likely to be cartoons, whereas McIntyre likes CHBC News, CNN or Country Music Television. (More)
Source: The Peterborough Examiner
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