ShakaPaw Pet Market

08/09/2024

Straight from Germany! We have some new Herm Sprenger chain collars in 👌🏻🤩

07/29/2024

And it's finally up! Huge shout out to Tamarack ridge media!!! And to Jen at ShakaPaw Pet Market we thank you for the opportunity and all the support!!!!Tamarack ridge media thank you for such a beautiful and speedy job! We absolutely love the sign and install!
Call us to schedule your pet's grooming appt!
208 304 3495!

07/26/2024

07/26/2024

Want to know more about your dogs ancestors? Expand your knowledge of the canine by learning of how the wolf survives.

07/26/2024

We carry the best life vest on the market.

07/25/2024

Did you know studies show if you feed 20% of your dog/cat a raw diet, they will benefit greatly. ShakaPaw carries a wide selection of commercial made raw balanced diets along with blends of meat bone and organ that you can add to your dog or cats diet. Check out this video from Paws of Prey. Dogs Naturally Magazine is another great resource.

Have you been told you shouldn't combine kibble and raw? Or maybe you're just nervous from what you've read online about it being dangerous. I'm hoping this ...

07/24/2024

Another new addition to our shelves: Ark Naturals Breath Bursts! We get people coming in constantly looking for a fresh-breath chew for their dogs. This is a brand that cares about making dental chews healthy and they are actually from the makers of Super Snouts, Bocces Bakery, and Diggin Firm Up products.

07/23/2024

We have a good selection of EzyDog North America life vests for dogs in every size. It’s the season to practice safe swimming with your dog. Fun fact: EzyDog is a Sandpoint company!!!

07/22/2024

Our sale rack has some new additions. A bunch of cool stuff that’s all 30% off!

07/20/2024

New treats are in! We just got a bunch of flavors from Wet Noses, a brand founded in 1998 that believes the statement: “if you wouldn’t eat it, don’t feed it to your dog”.
Stop in and take a look at the variety in person!

07/18/2024

“The geese here produce over 300 pounds of waste a day,” said Jason Welker, Sandpoint’s community planning and development director and the coordinator of the new program. “It’s disgusting.”

07/08/2024

"Rice and any grain for carnivores is not species appropriate at all.

Humans have the ability through the mouth with our teeth and jaw and the fact that our saliva contains amylase. Our stomach acid is higher in pH. Both dogs and cats have short and straight colons which I call a "p**p chute" and the lining is smooth.

Since grains cannot be processed properly in the upper digestive tract of carnivores, this can lead to damage of the colon lining and cause IBD or worse (for cats) megacolon.

I had a cat with megacolon and it broke my heart to watch him deal with it. I was not financially able to have parts of his colon removed but then again, I don't know that I would have gone that route even if I had all the money in the world.

Grains in cat and dog food is a bad idea.

Dogs can have limited non-starchy veggies and they can have certain fruits but no grains at all. The inability to break down that much fiber is problematic.

The human body does well with grains - assuming they are original grains, not GMO and hybrid (like wheat hybrids where the entire plant does not resemble it's origins). Despite the fear-mongering among the carnivore/keto crowd, grains are healthy if you choose whole grains, organic grains, and grains that are minimally altered from their original.

We have a problem with the food system as a whole and I could easily dive into how we can fix it but there are many great videos and articles on regenerative farming that benefit all species.

But please don't feed grains to your dog and especially not to cats. Cats have no need for carbohydrates as they have the innate ability to convert protein to carbs via gluconeogenesis.

Cats also have requirements for arachadonic acid that humans do not. It is higher in the omega fatty acids for them than ours, we make our own.

So, no grains in your pet food regardless of what Purina, Hill's, Royal Canin, General Mills or any other pet food company state.

Make your food if you want. Buy lightly cooked or raw food from a smaller company but make sure there are no grains and research all pet food before you make it or buy it."

I Snagged this from another post. I took out the references to FB groups. Thank you Liz.

Need more? Read Dr Conor Brady's book Feeding Dogs. It will educate you and change your understanding about how we feed our dogs and cats.

https://youtu.be/WPhtzahBQI8?si=4mNcvii1QeJnFwHr

07/03/2024

There is now a Grooming shop accepting new clients at ShakaPaw! They have 35 plus years all breed pet/ show grooming. Blow outs/ Hand stripping/ breed clips/ puppy clips/ Kennel clips/ speciality clips and more!
Give us a call at 208 304 3495 to schedule your appt!

This sweet girl came and got her bath and blow out today!!! Happy 4th Yuka!!! See you next month!!🥰🥰

06/27/2024

Does your dog have what it takes to help mitigate the geese population at City Beach? We are looking for people and their dog(s) who enjoy a stroll at city beach.

As a basic overview your dog needs to be a safe dog that won't harm people, children, has good recall and won't try to kill the geese. Off-Leash walking hours will be limited to before 11am and after 5pm during the busy season at City Beach.

You can apply for an application at the Sandpoint City Police Department and then get an assessment of you and your dog with HartFire Real World Dog Training. Once approved you get a dog vest assigned to your dog and an information card for anyone curious about the work your dog is doing. All work is on a volunteer basis.

06/26/2024

For , we encourage you to visit your local shelter and meet some cat companions!

If you’re planning to adopt, consider these tips before heading to the shelter with the link in bio.

https://pbxx.it/8rYDIc

06/25/2024

Today marks a very special day for Drake, He is 11 years old today.

Did you know Drake is the founder of the ShakaPaw name? Drake was rescued from the shelter and when asked to perform a trick all he knew how to do was Shake a Paw. His real job came from "back in the day". Drake would walk to different local business and determine which are dog friendly. He would leave his stamp of approval on the entrance of each store as he did for us here at ShakaPaw. You can find more information about him at Drake: The Straight P**p 🐾🐾💗💗🐾🐾

According to Drake he would ask himself "Where am I taking my humans today? "
And when he came into ShakaPaw for the first time Drake made sure it was noted that:

• This place was named after my best trick
• Papa Psuka takes center stage
• Customers here are more faithful than man….

Drake we love you so come on in for a special treat. It's on us here ShakaPaw Pet Market

06/17/2024

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)🏥 has just announced their new spay & neuter guidelines.🙀 Due to growing evidence of adverse health effects of traditional gonadectomy (spay/neuter) and increases in cancers and joint disorders, WSAVA suggest the best practice for RESPONSIBLE pet parents is to leave dogs and cats unaltered (intact). Additionally noting, spaying or neutering a dog younger than 6 months of age is NOT recommended because of an increase of detrimental health risks. Acknowledging in some circumstances, such as rescues and shelters, where leaving an animal intact is not an option, they stress the importance of education and acceptance of newer, alternative sterilization techniques that have less long-term health concerns. 🙌

Discussing these alternative techniques and the pro’s and con’s today, plus much more in the Inside Scoop.

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06/10/2024

New Dogline order! We’ve got biothane leashes, French linen tugs, longlines, herm sprenger prong collars, and herm sprenger fursavers!

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Shakapaw!

05/24/2024

Apollo the Malinois says, “come check out our snack bar!”

05/16/2024

Because an educated pet parent is an empowered pet parent.

Steve's is proud to introduce their brand new Pet Parent Raw University! https://learnaboutraw.com/

👯‍♀️ 80% pet nutrition and 20% Steve’s

Modeled after their Raw.U education for retailers but geared toward your customers, the focus is on teaching, not promoting.

05/14/2024

🚨🐕 Officer Goebel and police K-9 Niko are the newest members of the Steve's Real Food Hero Program! They stocked up at Rocko's Pet Stop so his partner can be at his very best while working! Canine Heroes can qualify for our frequent buyer program that is buy 6 products, get 1 FREE! This is our BEST discount ever offered to show our appreciation to the dogs who help our world go round! ❤️️

*This program is ONLY available at local pet stores using Astro Loyalty. Interested parties with working dogs can apply on our site at https://bit.ly/4bwbfsN After you apply, our team will review your submission in the order it was received, and assign you a unique ID number to take to your local store and enroll.

05/11/2024

I wish everyone would be more conscious about the quality and sourcing of food fed to their beloved pets. Such as feeding these trusted brands of fresh food alternatives.

Steve's Real Food Smallbatch pets Primal Pet Foods Northwest Naturals Raw Pet Food OC Raw Vital Essentials Idahound Answers Pet Food

91% of the complaints were regarding Purina Pet Foods.

05/10/2024

Here’s a glimpse into what packaging Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Minnows looks like. To ensure peak freshness for your pet, each bag of Minnows is nitrogen gas-flushed.

Have you tried their Minnows treats with your pet yet?

05/08/2024

Thank you Kathy ❤️ Such great information as we move into the upcoming Summer season 🐾🐾

05/07/2024

Celebrate National Pet Week by giving your pet the protein they deserve.

The naturally occurring vitamins and minerals found in Vital Essentials Butcher Cut Protein builds strong muscles for more play, naturally supports digestive and oral health, and provides essential nutrients for dogs to look and feel their best.

Because Better Protein = Better Benefits.

05/05/2024

Anyone order a bouquet of cod skins?? 😂