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How Many Dogs Would It Take to Pull Santa's Sleigh?
Every year on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus sets out on his sleigh to deliver presents to good girls and boys all around the world. But have you ever wondered how many dogs it would take to pull Santa's sleigh?According to the Guinness World Records, a Newfoundland is the strongest dog...
How Small Business Saturday Affects Independent Pet Stores
It’s no secret that we love our pets, especially here at Braxton's. In fact, a 2019-2020 American Pet Products Association Survey found that 68% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to about 84.9 million homes. With so many pet lovers out there, it’s no wonder that the pet...
Pets and Allergies - What You Need to Know
It's no secret that our pets are like family to us. We love them, care for them, and do everything we can to keep them healthy and happy. So when our furry friends start showing signs of allergies, it's natural for us to want to find out what's causing them...
Packing Up The Pooch For Holiday Travel
It's November, which means it's time to start thinking about the holidays! It is a very busy time of year for travel. And if you're like most pet parents, you don't want to leave your furry friend behind. Luckily, more hotels and vacation rentals are opening their doors (and patios)...
Get Your Dog Ready for Winter: A Guide to Grooming
Living in places like Eastern Pennsylvania where it snows, means having to change up your dog’s routine a bit. No longer can you just take them out for a quick walk around the block when it’s time for potty breaks. Grooming during the winter is essential to keeping your furry...
Fang-tastic Tips for a Howl-o-ween Your Pet Won't Bark At
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about how you're going to make this year's holiday extra special for your furry friend. Whether you're dressing them up in a costume, taking them trick-or-treating, or just making sure they have a fun and safe...
World Teachers Day! Give it up for the Four-Legged Teachers!
Today is World Teachers' Day! We know this day was intended for our two-legged educators (which we are incredibly thankful for) but, we wanted to highlight four-legged teachers (trainers) as well! If you're like most dog owners, you want your furry friend to be well-behaved and obedient. To make this...
Homemade Fall Treats for Your Best Four-legged Friend
The pumpkins at The Garden Shoppe have us in a pumpkin treat kind of mood! At Braxton's, we have an assortment of pumpkin based treats for your furry friends. Something about this season puts me in the mood to make things from scratch! We have compiled, baked, and taste-tested some...
5 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR CAT FROM SCRATCHING YOUR FURNITURE
While we all adore our feline friends, it's never fun to watch them use our valuable furniture as their personal scratching posts. Cats scratch on trees in the wild to claim their territory and maintain their claws sharp for hunting. Even though it's not needed in most homes nowadays, a...
EXCESSIVE BARKING DRIVING YOU CRAZY?
If your dog continuously barks, it might be an indication that there's a problem. If you have a barking dog, no matter what the reason is, you can prevent problems in your home and with other family members by addressing the issue as soon as possible. It's not good for...
20th Annual Braxton's Harvest Festival Fundraising Event
Twenty years! Twenty years of hosting the Harvest Festival where we help local pet rescues and organizations. Thanks to Covid they have not been consecutive years, but we are so excited to be back and on the cusp of our 85th year in business! This FREE community event held at Braxton’s in...
Teaming Up with Local Business to Raise Funds for Pet Rescues!
We reached out to the local community for support to help pull off this year's Harvest Festival. Out There Outfitters, an outdoor apparel and accessories store on North Wayne Ave. answered our call. Their store manager, Lucy, went all out in helping us this year so we wanted to let...