Welcome to the holiday season!  It’s that time of year where if we aren’t careful our pets can be left out as we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. Please keep up with your exercise routine (aka dog walking) and include your animals in your life as often as you can.  In this newsletter we have included some suggestions for keeping your animals safe this holiday and a few entertaining stories. If you are looking for the perfect gift for your pet loving friends we have some of our favorite items listed on our website. Or you could also give a Pure Spirit Gift Certificate! We hope you all have a wonderful, safe and memorable holiday.

Marilyn, Becky, Pat & Sheri
The Pure Spirit Team

IN THIS ISSUE:

Keep Your Pet Safe This Holiday
Pure Spirit Gift Certificates
A Life Changed by a Dog
Human Foods That Are Hazardous for Pets
Training Class Update
Dogs in Music Video
Company Is Coming, Is Your Dog Ready?
Special Animal Communication Trial Offer

And check out our sidebar for special savings and gift ideas!

Keep Your Pet Safe This Holiday

Shelly Newberg of Own Your Pets Life, is a PetTech instructor education pet owners on CPR and First Aid for animals. She wrote this article for our newsletter, because we all want to have happy and healthy holidays…

Give the Gift of Pure Spirit

Pure Spirit Gift Certificates are available in any denomination.  They come in beautiful gold and black note card and can be given for animal communication worldwide or private dog training sessions in the southwest Twin Cities area.  We will mail them to you or directly to the recipient of your choice. Give us a call for more information or to place an order.

A Life Changed- A Dog & A Dad

For those of you who have not heard this story yet, it is an amazing story about a dog's purpose. It is definitely worth a read! Click here to read the full story.

Human Foods That Can Be Hazardous to your Dog or Cat

During the holidays it's important to remember that not everything we humans eat is healthy for your four-legged friend.  In fact some things are downright dangerous.  We've compiled a list of some of the human foods to steer clear of.  The end of the article includes the number for the ASPCA Poison Control Hot Line. We hope you won't need to use it.  Keep an eye on your pet during the festivities. Remember dogs are opportunists when it comes to food and cats can behave strangely when the house is full of guests or even if their owners appear to be under stress or are acting abnormally (rushing, hiding gifts, away from home longer than usual).

Training Classes & Private Lessons

Yes the holidays are a busy time of year, but what about your dog?  Don't leave him or her out in the cold, so to speak. Pure Spirit offers classes in Waconia and Prior Lake. Think of training night as "Date Night with your DOG!" They deserve a little attention, too, and the time you spend with them will pay off in good behavior throughout the holidays and beyond.  Too busy for a class?  Private lessons are also available and a great way to learn tailored to your needs (see special discount in sidebar). If you are interested in classes or private lessons, give us a call at (952)226-2660 to get registered or to get your questions answered.

OK Go Music Video

Whether or not you're into their music, you've got to love the canine (and goat!) choreography in this clever video. Click here to watch!

Have company coming in for the holidays?

If you are planning on having a few extra house guests this holiday season, it's a good idea to eliminate any doubts you might have about your dog's behavior before the company arrives. If you start training classes by the second week of November, you will complete the entire session before Christmas. But if your concerns are more about what your dog will do in your own house, a few private training sessions might be a good idea, and the headache they save you will be well worth the money. Call Becky at (952)226-2660 for more information or to set something up. This is especially a good idea if you have kids that your dog doesn't know joining you, as where there are kids, there is plenty of extra energy! (See special offer in sidebar)

Try Animal Communication

Ever wanted to try animal communication, but weren’t sure you wanted commit to a ½ hour session? For the holidays we are offering a 15-minute trial consultation for $35.  For more information on how animal communication works click here. To take advantage of this special trial offer call 952-226-2660 or 952-226-2622.

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OUR FAVORITES

How Do You Spank A Porcupine, by Ronald Rood. This is a hilarious book by a noted children's author about the adventures of raising an unconventional pet. Makes a great Christmas present!


Skinneeez Dog Toys. These ultra durable, stuffing-less dog toys are great for dogs that like to shred things or are really hard on their toys. They are well worth the cost, as you won't have to replace them for quite a while and you will no longer have to clean up stuffing!


Ecogold equestrian products are some of the best on the market. Their innovative technology gives horses the highest possible level of comfort. Everything they make is the highest quality, washes up great, and lasts forever! Worth the cost!