Katie Riopel

Hey, Katie K-9!

KatieK9@readthecitizen.com
www.KTK9.com
651-429-5433

Great Christmas Gifts For Pet Owners

Books That Can Help

. "Dog Owners Veterinary Handbook" by Carlson & Giffin

. "Dog Smart" by Benjamin

. "Dog Training for Kids" by Benjamin

. "Home Prepared Dog & Cat Diets" by Strombeck

. "Hound Health Handbook" by Brevitz

. "Natural Immunities" by McKay

. "Pet Allergies: Remedies for an Epidemic" by Plechner & Zucker

. "The Cat Who Cried for Help" by Dodman

. "Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog" by Volhard & Brown

. "The Complete Holistic Dog Book" by Allegretti & Sommers

. "The Art of Raising a Puppy" by The Monks of New Skete

. "Why Does My Dog?" by Fisher

. "PT 101" (Potty Training 101) by Katie K-9 (www.ktk9.com) Books That Are Fun Or Touch The Heart

. "Walter the Farting Dog" by Kotzwinkle & Murray

. "How to Live with a Neurotic Dog" by Baker

. "The Dog I.Q. Test" by Miller

. "Pieces of My Heart" by Willis

. "Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul"

. "Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul"

. "God's Messengers" by Anderson

. "Out of Harm's Way" by Crisp Other Fun Ideas

. Create a theme basket or purchase a pet bed and fill with gifts for their special pet, be it a dog, cat, horse or goldfish.

. Give gift certificates for: grooming, pet stores, a pet sitter, doggie day care, obedience classes (Katie's K-9 obedience school is a good one right here in Hugo), pet food, or the local feed mill.

. Many owners love dressing up their pets. There are many places that carry cute attire for dogs and cats. In North St. Paul, 4 Perfect Pets is a great place for fi nding very items for both pets and owners; it's located at 2145 Division St. N., 651-779-9057.

. For bird lovers, give bird feeders or bags of bird seed. Check out the Hugo Feed Mill in downtown Hugo or Crabtree's Garden Gate on Hwy 95 north of Marine on St. Croix.

. For horse people, check out the horse section at Fleet Farm - or ACE Tack in downtown Cambridge.

. If you are looking for a raised dog bed for dogs with joint problems or to prevent joint problems, or need a cat bed or cat towers, check out Pack-N-Nap at www.felinesnoozers.com or call 651-464-3294.

Please do not buy ANY pet as a gift for someone else. Choosing a pet is an individual thing: a connection is made when you meet the right pet. Give a gift certifi cate or take the person to pick out the pet.

Merry Christmas! And keep your pets safe over the holiday season.

Send in your dog questions to "Hey, Katie K-9!" by mailing them to Th e Citizen, P. O. Box 393, Hugo, MN 55038 or e-mailing them to Katie at KatieK-9@ReadTh eCitizen.com. Visit Katie's dog obedience school website at www.ktk9.com.