Welcome to Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor

Mar 182010
 

Celebrating 10 years of caring for your beloved pets.

No bones about it, Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor is Sycamore and DeKalb’s premier pet center.  Our services include: Full Service pet grooming, Doggie Daycare, Dog Training and Self-Service Pet Wash.

Our staff shares a genuine love and appreciation of pets along with many years of experience in the pet care industry. Whether your need is daycare or an outstanding groom, you will receive high quality, caring services at Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor.

Check out our boutique filled with holistic pet food, natural treats, training aids, toys, collars, leashes and much more!

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Just in: Thundershirt

Apr 252012
 

Huckleberry’s now carries Thundershirts.  We have them in all sizes.  The best solution for Dog Anxiety. Safe-Effective-Drug Free-Easy to Use

Do the booms and crackles of a summer storm send your dog scared and cowering under the bed, shivering on the sofa, or barking and howling with anxiety that lasts from the first thunder crash to the last flash of lightning? Thundershirts can help! Use thundershirt for: Fear of Thunder, Separation Anxiety, Barking Problems, Any Noise Anxiety, Car or Travel Anxiety, Crate Anxiety, Reactivity, General Fearfulness and more….

With its patent-pending design, Thundershirt’s gentle, constant pressure has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or over-excited. Based on surveys completed by over two thousand customers, over 80% of dogs show significant improvement in symptoms when using Thundershirt. Thundershirt is already helping tens of thousands of dogs around the world, and is recommended by thousands of veterinarians and dog trainers.

As for WHY Thundershirt’s gentle pressure works to calm a dog, experts such as Dr. Temple Grandin believe that pressure has a calming effect on the nervous system. Using pressure to relieve anxiety has been a common practice for years. For example:

  • TTouch dog trainers use pressure to address a wide variety of anxieties.
  • Veterinarians use pressure to relax cattle when they are administering vaccinations.
  • People with autism use pressure to relieve their persistent anxiety.
  • Children with certain behavioral problems use pressure shirts and weighted vests to relax and focus.
  • Parents use swaddling to calm an inconsolable newborn infant.

Until now, there just hasn’t been a well-designed, inexpensive pressure wrap commonly used for dog anxiety. Thundershirt is changing that! Thousands of veterinarians and dog trainers now recommend Thundershirts for their anxiety cases.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee!  If for any reason Thundershirt isn’t the right solution for your dog, return it within 45 days for a full refund of your purchase price.

Click here Thundershirt  to visit their website to see how they work and more info.

 

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Fun Family & Pet Portraits for Spring

Mar 282012
 

Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor is please to host Shutterbug Studio for a one day photo shoot

Saturday, April 28th from 9am – 5pm

Children grow up, students go off to college and pets, well you know.

This month’s the perfect time to get the family together to make a memory that will last a lifetime

To see their work go to myshutterbugstudio.com

Call today to book an appointment.    815-899-3435

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HELP MY DOG WAS SKUNKED!!!

Mar 202012
 

Spring has sprung and lately we have had many calls to our Grooming Department about dogs being sprayed by a skunk.  Many times this happens at night or on the weekends when stores are closed.  Dog owners are left frustrated and wondering what to do. Keep these simple items on hand: 3% hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and liquid dish soap and dish washing gloves.

We have found this formula to work the best on Skunk dogs.

Paul Krebaum, a chemist, invented a new more effective formula for de-skunking a dog.  Mix in an open bucket or bowl:

1 Qt 3% hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
1 tsp. liquid dish soap

You may want to put on old cloths before starting the bathing process.  Be cautious when bringing your dog into the house so you don’t get the skunk oils on your carpet or furniture.

The “Skunked” area may appear to be a yellowish color and look like an oil streak.  Put down a towel or bath mat in bath tub. Put your dog in the tub and get the coat wet.  Warning – this may activate the Skunk smell so use a bath fan if available.  Apply the De-Skunk formula liberally all over area that was sprayed by the skunk and allow to sit on coat for a minimum of 10 minutes.  Rinse really well.  We usually follow up with another bath using a dog shampoo. Towel dry or blow dry completely.

Please Note: most dogs are sprayed in the face and front body of the dog by the skunk.  Be careful not to get the solution in the dog’s eyes but you want to wash the face really well with the solution.  .

This does a great job at deodorizing; however, you may notice a faint smell of skunk for several months every time your dog gets wet.

This formula is meant to mix, use and discard any left over.

 

If you would like to have Huckleberry’s handle your smelly dog we would be happy too!  We will use a professional deodorant shampoo accompanied by a powdered enzymatic product. Please let us know if we can help!

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New! Sun Dancer Grain and Gluten Free Adult Dog Food by Solid Gold

Jan 172012
 

Now available at Huckleberry’s NEW Sun Dancer Grain and Gluten Free Adult Dog Food

Solid Gold is proud to present our newest dry adult dog food, Sun Dancer. Sun Dancer is a chicken based, grain and gluten free dry dog food with a moderate protein and fat content. Sun Dancer includes three exciting new ingredients; tapioca, chia seed, and fructooligosaccharide (FOS).

Tapioca is derived from a gluten free root vegetable and is an excellent source of starch which is vital to the production of dry pet foods.

Chia seed is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids and has a naturally balanced ratio between omega 3 and 6. Chia is also full of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) is a prebiotic, which can help improve overall digestive health.

Sun Dancer was formulated to fill the gap between foods like Hund-n-Flocken and WolfKing and Barking at the Moon. Its 30% protein content makes it a perfect choice for customers who would prefer more protein than our regular adult foods but not as much as Barking at the Moon.

Palatability and digestibility studies have shown Sun Dancer to be one of the most palatable and digestible foods in the Solid Gold line and against key competitors. Our own dogs go crazy for it and we are sure it will be as big of a hit with Solid Gold dogs around the world.

Crude Protein 30%
Crude Fat 14%
Crude Fiber 4%
Moisture 10%

350 kcal/cup

 

We have it in two sizes

4lb bag  $10.46

33lb bag $61.41

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Tapioca, Peas, Whitefish Meal, Quinoa, Potatoes, Canola Oil, Tomato Pomace, Sweet Potato, Chia Seed, Natural Flavor, Dried Eggs, Flaxseed, Dried Cranberries, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Carrots, Dried Apples, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Fructooligosaccharide (FOS), Salmon Oil (source of DHA), Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Panthothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Choline Chloride, Manganous Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Sodium Selenite, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Turmeric

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The Midweek Article about our Holiday show

Dec 142011
 

DeKalb Co. Snapshot: All-Star Canines

By CURTIS CLEGG – cclegg@shawmedia.com

Charlie Kingren, 4, of Sycamore, plays with Lindy, an Australian shepherd, before the show. (CURTIS CLEGG – cclegg@shawmedia.com)

SYCAMORE – One of the star performers at a holiday pageant last week was only 7 months old.

Lindy, a 7-month-old Australian shepherd, was one of seven dogs who performed during the All-Star Canines Holiday Show hosted by Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor at the Sycamore Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

“She did really well, considering how young she is,” said Jenny Kingren, who co-owns Huckleberry’s with her husband, Scott. “Every breed is different, but the Australian shepherd seems to want to learn different things and then do it.”

About 125 people, many of whom were young children, packed into the large meeting room at the library to watch the dogs’ performance. Huckleberry’s has hosted two spring shows before, but this was the first holiday performance.

“The kids really liked it, and it was a good opportunity for families to come out and do something free and fun together,” Kingren said after the show.

Buddy, another Australian shepherd, performed a trick that involved walking to a mailbox, opening the door, removing a small bundle of letters addressed to Santa, and carrying the bundle to her owner, Donna Petersen of Sycamore, all on command. Buddy then returned to the mailbox and put down the flag while Petersen read the dogs’ letters to Santa aloud, to the delight of the crowd.

Seven dogs were led through the evening’s performance by their owners and by employees of Huckleberry’s. Tricks included hanging ornaments on a Christmas tree, opening presents from Santa, modeling holiday costumes, pulling a wagon and watching while their handlers engaged in a friendly mock snowball fight with the young audience members.

“It was fun, and I got one of the snowballs and I got to throw it back,” said Gracie Johnson, 9, of Sycamore. The “snowballs” were small fabric balls filled with lightweight stuffing.

Although the dogs seemed slightly nervous about performing in front of such a large crowd, there were no major missed cues or accidents during the performance. The success of the performance is largely a result of the training the dogs received during obedience classes, said Tammie Cross, a dog trainer at Huckleberry’s.

“I like seeing the dogs have fun, and I like pushing them to see what they can do,” she said.

Kingren expects to present a dog circus at the library in the spring.
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