Dedicated to caring for all types of animals, Laveda Ringo was raised on a farm in Orangevale California. She experienced first hand the joys of pet ownership and the responsibility of caring for a multitude of different animals.                                                                                               

In her studies as a student Laveda took animal science one & two as well as animal biology to further her education on equestrian and bovine species. In her quest for a more hands on pet experience Laveda went on to animal behavior, dog training, pet therapy and pet grooming.

Her greatest challenge was to step inside the show ring as a handler of dogs. For 4 years she would experience the hard work and love of competition among her peers. Always wanting to do more Laveda opened her first pet grooming shop in 1989. Since then her journey and love of animals has afforded her to expand her business to offer clients a variety of pet services.
 

Laveda volunteers for the Humane Society, and pet adoption fairs statewide. Over the years she has enjoyed fostering many animals.

Celebrating our 8th Anniversary!








Laveda showing Tazz at Placerville AKC Dog Show

Happy Clients win a 2 day stay!








Laveda & Tazz on the run way








Working with Tazz








Tazz with his First Place & Reserve Winners Ribbons




Tazz went on to win many shows, and enjoyed his life in the ring.

After he retired from the show ring he was trained for "Certified Dog Therapy".


Tazz lived out the rest of his Dog Therapy life in San Fransisco with a young client with special needs.





"In Loving Memory"

Tazz you will be missed but you will never be forgotten & will stay forever in our hearts

Laveda has developed several programs, each designed to achieve specific results. Her approach is not one size fits all. Some of Laveda's programs include:

• Basic Obedience
• Advanced Obedience 
• Show Ring Conformation

Pet Care Services

• Dog Day Care
• Pet Therapy massage aromatherapy for pets
• Hydrotherapy
  
• Animal Boarding
• Pet Sitting
• Dog Walking
• Group Dog Excursions

Which breed of dog is right for my family?

When considering adopting or purchasing a puppy, it is best to do your homework on the many different breeds. I encourage you to sit down with all family members for this will be a wonderful experience for all. There are many different breed of dogs that will display different temperaments, personalities, energy levels and so on.

It is a good idea to look at your own family schedule to see if a pup would fit into it prior to purchase or adoption.
Decide who is responsible for feeding and cleaning up after the pup. Don't deviate from the schedule. Routine is especially important for your pup.

Puppy training basics during the first week when the puppy is home is critical. It is obvious that you need certain physical items such as a dog bed or crate, food and water bowls, puppy food, collar, leash, toys, etc. Equally as important, all family members must decide and agree on routine, responsibility and rules.

Once you decide that all family members can and will devote time to the pup, then lets look at the many different breeds.

Dog Groups:

Sporting - Naturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likable, well-rounded companions. Members of the Group include pointers, retrievers, setters and spaniels. Remarkable for their instincts in water and woods, many of these breeds actively continue to participate in hunting and other field activities. Potential owners of Sporting dogs need to realize that most require regular, invigorating exercise.
Some breeds in this category are as follows:

Labrador Retrievers
Pointers
Irish Setters
Golden Retrievers

Hound - Most hounds share the common ancestral trait of being used for hunting. Some use acute scenting powers to follow a trail. Others demonstrate a phenomenal gift of stamina as they relentlessly run down quarry. Beyond this, however, generalizations about hounds are hard to come by, since the Group encompasses quite a diverse lot. There are Pharaoh Hounds, Norwegian Elk hounds, Afghans and Beagles, among others. Some hounds share the distinct ability to produce a unique sound known as baying. You'd best sample this sound before you decide to get a hound of your own to be sure it's your cup of tea.
Some breeds in this category are as follows:

Beagle
Greyhound
Basenji
Dachshund
Whippet

Working - Dogs of the Working Group were bred to perform such jobs as guarding property, pulling sleds and performing water rescues. They have been invaluable assets to man throughout the ages. The Doberman Pincher, Siberian Husky and Great Dane are included in this Group, to name just a few. Quick to learn, these intelligent, capable animals make solid companions. Their considerable dimensions and strength alone, however, make many working dogs unsuitable as pets for average families. And again, by virtue of their size alone, these dogs must be properly trained.
Some breeds in this field are as follows:

Akita
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Doberman Pincher
Mastiff
Standard Schnauzer
Rottweiler


Terrier - People familiar with this Group invariably comment on the distinctive terrier personality. These are feisty, energetic dogs whose sizes range from fairly small, as in the Norfolk, Cairn or West Highland white terrier, to the grand Airedale Terrier. Terriers typically have little tolerance for other animals, including other dogs. Their ancestors were bred to hunt and kill vermin. Many continue to project the attitude that they're always eager for a spirited argument. Most terriers have wiry coats that require special grooming known as stripping in order to maintain a characteristic appearance. In general, they make engaging pets, but require owners with the determination to match their dogs' lively characters. Some breeds in this field are as follows:

Airedale
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
West Highland Terrier

Toy - The diminutive size and winsome expressions of Toy dogs illustrate the main function of this Group: to embody sheer delight. Don't let their tiny stature fool you, though - - many Toys are tough as nails. If you haven't yet experienced the barking of an angry Chihuahua, for example, well, just wait. Toy dogs will always be popular with city dwellers and people without much living space. They make ideal apartment dogs and terrific lap warmers on nippy nights. (Incidentally, small breeds may be found in every Group), not just the Toy Group. We advise everyone to seriously consider getting a small breed, when appropriate, if for no other reason than to minimize some of the problems inherent in canines such as shedding, creating messes and cost of care. And training aside, it's still easier to control a ten-pound dog than it is one ten times that size.)
Some breeds in this field are as follows:

Pomeranian
Pug
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Cavalier King Charles
Chihuahua

Non Sporting - Non-sporting dogs are a diverse group. Here are sturdy animals with as different personalities and appearances as the Chow Chow, Dalmatian, French bulldog, and Keeshond. Talk about differences in size, coat, and visage! Some, like the Schipperke and Tibetan spaniel are uncommon sights in the average neighborhood. Others, however, like the Poodle and Lhasa Apso, have quite a large following. The breeds in the Non-Sporting Group are a varied collection in terms of size, coat, personality and overall appearance.
Some breeds in this field are as follows:

Chow Chow
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Dalmatian
Bulldog

Herding - The Herding Group, created in 1983, is the newest AKC classification; its members were formerly members of the Working Group. All breeds share the fabulous ability to control the movement of other animals. A remarkable example is the low-set Corgi, perhaps one foot tall at the shoulders that can drive a herd of cows many times its size to pasture by leaping and nipping at their heels. The vast majority of Herding dogs, as household pets, never cross paths with a farm animal. Nevertheless, pure instinct prompts many of these dogs to gently herd their owners, especially the children of the family. In general, these intelligent dogs make excellent companions and respond beautifully to training exercises.
Some breeds in this field are as follows:

Australian Shepherd
Border Collie
German Shepherd
Welsh Corgi

Of coarse there is mixed breeds that are just as good. In many cases people say they are better than the pure bred dog. I believe that both are good to look into when adopting or buying a pup.