Author Archive for Ted



A new twist on dog crates

Do you have the same old cube-shaped crate in your house? Perhaps it is hidden under a table, blanket, or in the garage?
These hand-made crates let you show off your pooch’s play house.  They feature powder coated wire for easy cleaning and long-lasting looks.
Go!PetDesign also make accessories for the crate and toys. Their web site [...]

Small dog TLC play yard

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Small dog TLC play yard, originally uploaded by Jim Lockwood.

Many small dogs relax, become at ease, and less stressed when given extra individual care. Here a little Jack Russell has been brought back to [...]

Alcala playtime in Dog Park

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Alcala playtime in Dog Park, originally uploaded by Jim Lockwood.
Alcala Pet Care features a large, 1/2 acre fenced in park for our big guests to run and play. [...]

Puppy Socialization in Encinitas

When we first moved to Encinitas, to start Alcala Pet Care in 1975, the main reason was to have a place for our Bichon Frises and Poodles. As active exhibitors of Bichons and Miniature Poodles, it was very important to socialize the puppies. It was and still is important to “get your puppy [...]

New Yahoo! Pets web site brings great information and social networking

Yahoo! just re-launched their forgotten Yahoo! Pets web site. They’ve updated it with social networking and a new blogger: Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer. They’ve also teamed up with Purina to offer informative pet care articles.