Reprinted with permission by Mailey McLaughlin, M.Ed. If you are like most dog owners, your house is littered with any number of dog toys. But you can’t figure out why, with so many toys of his own, Fido doesn’t really seem interested in them. It is because they have very little value to him. In [...]

It really is a dog-eat-dog world out there, when even playing fetch can be hazardous to your dog’s health! Here are some hints on choosing safe toys for your dog. Balls Did you know that tennis balls and small golf ball-sized foam balls could be deadly for some dogs? Tennis balls are exactly the right [...]

Every year, toys are selected as representative of those being offered on the market. These toys are then tested by Acme Canine daycare dogs in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value. Then in September Acme Canine invites Central Ohio dog owners to rate each toy, awarding Three Stars, Two Stars, One [...]

During the dog days of summer, water fun is a popular relief from the intense heat and humidity. There’s nothing more refreshing and fun for humans and dogs alike than a splash in the water when temperatures soar. A cool dip in the swimming pool under a hot summer sun is definitely one of life’s [...]

We wanted to let you know about our new membership program.  Once you’ve completed training with us, you and your dog are eligible to take part in this new program.  Here is how the membership works: You pay an introductory cost of $50 for a 2-month membership to Acme Canine Continuing Education Rewards Club.   During [...]

Laura Pakis of Acme Canine and Mark Weilbacher of Acme Hotdog & Sausage Company share the same name, but they didn’t know each other.  They also share more than a name; they share a philosophy and ideal of how to run their businesses.  And they also share a common interest in dogs, just not the [...]

First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs. This annual event asks pet lovers to celebrate the humane-canine bond and promote pet adoption by encouraging their employers to support TYDTWDay [...]

Thinking about getting away for a vacation? What’s stopping you? Ah, you don’t want to kennel your dog but taking your dog along is such a hassle! Why not consider a vacation spot created with you dog in mind? Head out to a dog camp. Pet owners have an increasing desire to vacation with the [...]

ACME CANINE SUMMER AGILITY WORKSHOP August 14th 10:00AM – Noon Attend with your dog $70 (includes agility leash) OR register as an observer $20 This workshop will utilize lecture,  demonstration, and practical exercises with workshop participants. This workshop is an introduction to the fun sport of Agility for both the owner and his dog.  Agility [...]

If you are like most dog owners, your house is littered with any number of dog toys. But you can’t figure out why, with so many toys of his own, Fido doesn’t really seem interested in them. It is because they have very little value to him. In reality, your dog doesn’t need more than [...]