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Pawtropolis: Fixing Pet Behavior Problems Made Easy

by Nina Eyrich

11/02/2007

Frustrated pet owners rejoice, for the answer to
your pet’s hyperactive behavior at the end of a long day has arrived.

No longer will you moan at the sight of your faithful companion’s
anticipation to go out and play after you had a long day at the office or
in school. Pawtropolis, a doggie-day care center off Atlanta
Highway in Athens, Ga. welcomes dogs of all different sizes and
breeds.

Pawtropolis offers many different programs including
overnight daycare and boarding, grooming, obedience and behavior training,
and even in-home pet care for older owners.

“We have a place for
your pets. We’re a one stop shop,” said founder and owner of Pawtropolis,
Amanda Rodriguez.

At 15, Rodriguez started obedience training with
her first dog, a Dalmatian named Lacey. She quickly noticed a common theme
in the behavior of all dogs: they were under-socialized in the pack.

A few years later, as pet daycare started to emerge around the
country, the enjoyment of owning her own business was an opportunity that
Rodriguez couldn’t pass up. In December 2001 Pawtropolis opened and
recently moved onto a larger property to accommodate more
animals.

“Owners underestimate an animal’s need for exercise and
discipline,” Rodriguez said.
Day-care centers like Pawtropolis provide
a controlled environment where dogs can learn valuable social skills that
make them better members of their families. The goal is to monitor
behavioral issues, particularly aggression, and correct them over
time.

In addition to day-care services, Pawtropolis also holds
adoption days for rescued animals on the fourth Saturday of every month.
They rescue both pure bred and mixed breed dogs.

Rodriguez realizes
that many people are wary of adopting “mutts” and prefer the pure
breeds.

“The breed tells an owner the skill set of a dog and can
offer more detailed knowledge about size and temperament, but unless an
owner plans to show the dog, prospective owners should go with
rescuing.”

Getting a purebred encourages “backyard breeders,”
people who breed for money without knowledge of a dog’s family history.
These breeders cause the brunt of problems with overpopulation.

“Every single household would have to own seven dogs for
euthanization of animals in America to stop,” Rodriguez said. “The benefit
of adopting a rescued animal, as opposed to a purebred, is that rescues
have been exposed to foster situations and therefore their temperament is
more controlled.”

Whether you’re looking for a place to keep man’s
best friend during the day or thinking of adding another member to your
family, Pawtropolis has what you’re looking for.

Pawtropolis’ next
adoption day is Nov. 10 at 10 a.m.

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