December Giveaway!

We are giving away a crewneck sweatshirt to two lucky winners!

We won’t be selling these sweatshirts, as there’s only a limited quantity printed. So how do you win one of these Hochburg K9 swag? Well, at the end of the month, two lucky people will be chosen at random.

There’s two ways to enter the giveaway, you must:

  1. Follow @hochburgk9 on Instagram.
  2. Like this post on Instagram.
  3. Repost your top three favorite @hochburgk9 reels and Tag @hochburgk9.

or you can purchase one of our HochburgK9 t-shirts here and your name will automatically be entered to win a Hochburg K9 sweatshirt. (If you’ve already pre-ordered a t-shirt your name will be included in the drawing.)

Winners will be announced on December 29th 5pm PSD. Stay tuned.

Pre-Order T-shirts Here

Hello Hochburg K9 pack! Here’s your chance to pre-order one (or more) of these awesome first edition t-shirts. Send your payment via Venmo and list your size and quantity: ie. one adult large or one adult large, one adult medium. Pre-sale price is only $25. If you order before Dec 1st, you’ll receive a special gift from us. Thank you so much for your support!

A Game Changer for Dog owners

A few years ago, I used to own a big, bulky, and very heavy vacuum. I didn’t mind how heavy it was when we had a small single story home. After we moved to a two story, slightly larger home– vacuuming became a chore I always put off. Having multiple dogs and kids– vacuuming had to be done every day. If you have kids and pets, you know that it doesn’t take much for your house to become a sea of crumbs and dog fur.

I dreamed of upgrading to a different vacuum–but there’s just so many types and brands. Where does one begin? Especially nowadays, a vacuum, a good vacuum, isn’t cheap. You have to spend $400- $800 for a really good vacuum– one that can pick up all the dog fur and gold fish crackers. I saw an ad for the cordless Dyson V8–it was on sale. So I thought–why not! Worst case– I’d just return it if it’s not cut out to do the job.

Right out of the box, I instantly fell in love with the design. It was super light weight. But most importantly, it actually sucked! The only product that you can proudly say: this thing really sucks. The biggest hurdle for me was vacuuming the stairs. It was so easy with the cordless Dyson. I vacuumed more often. I enjoyed vacuuming. So after having the Dyson V8 for a couple of years. I saw the Dyson V10 was on sale. Having as many dogs as we do, we easily could use two vacuums. The down side of vacuuming so much, is the battery life. The older version lasted a good 20-30 minutes on the highest suction setting. The newer version had a longer battery life and was more powerful. You wouldn’t even believe how much easier cleaning is with a high quality vacuum. Do yourself a favor and buy a cordless Dyson vacuum. I loved it so much– I gifted one to family.

Here are two of the several vacuums Dyson offers and their specs. Click on the links to find out more.

Dyson Cyclone V10

  • Powerful Dyson suction and run time to deep clean your home. Without the cord.
  • Up to 60 minutes of fade-free Dyson power.¹
  • Power trigger helps maximize energy efficiency, only using power where you need it.
  • Choose between three cleaning modes for the right power where you need it.
  • Motorbar cleaner head deep cleans all floor types. De-tangles wrapped long hair and pet hair as you clean.
  • Converts to a handheld vacuum for cleaning cars, stairs, and upholstery.
  • The Hair screw tool sucks up long hair and pet hair. Fast. Its anti-tangle conical brush bar removes long hair and pet hair from pet beds, car seats, stairs, and more.

Dyson Gen5 Outsize

  • Dyson’s most powerful cordless vacuum for bigger cleans.¹ With HEPA filtration.
  • Over 115% more power.² 140 minutes of run time.³ The power of a corded vacuum in a cordless format.¹ Power button operated for continuous cleaning.
  • 150% larger bin and 25% wider cleaner head. Clean longer before emptying the bin and cover more floor with each sweep.⁴ Converts to a handheld vacuum.

Boarding Tips

For some, boarding their dog can be difficult. The good news is– it doesn’t have to be! One of the most important things with boarding your dog is finding a trustworthy boarding facility that you feel comfortable leaving your dog at.

If you’re planning a trip, one of the things you should to do is make sure your dog is crate trained. We implement crate training for our puppies early on so that they are comfortable being in a crate. The longest time they should be in their crate is at night when they are asleep. Their crate should be treated like their personal space, like your bedroom is to you. They should feel safe and relaxed when they are inside their crate.

Boarding is like a mini vacation or “camp” if you will for your dog. However, you don’t need to bring all their belongings with them. So bring only the essentials:

  • Kibble
  • Supplements
  • Small blanket or a personal shirt with your scent
  • Small toy
  • Medications with the label/instructions if they have any
  • collar
  • leash

Clearly label all your dog’s belongings with their name, so that they don’t get mixed up with another dog’s items. Place their items in a small reusable bag or small duffle bag.

Things NOT to bring:

  • Perishable items
  • Dog bed
  • Loud or large toys
  • Expensive items

We offer prorated boarding fees with food included for your convenience. We use Taste of the Wild kibble, Nupro Joint supplements, and Organic pureed sweet potato.

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Don’t be tempted to give your dog a ton of treats or a “special meal” right before you board them. It upsets their tummy for the first day or two. You can save the mass load of treats for when you’re reunited. It will be positive reinforcement that they were a good boy/girl while you were away.

I hope you found this information helpful. Thanks for reading.

–Angelyne