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Just wanted to let everyone know about two things we are using to promote tourism to Roanoke Island. On Twitter, please check out ManteoNC On Facebook, we are Destination: Roanoke Island Please stop by and check them out! Continue

Friday, April 3 is our Third Annual Easter Begg Hunt and also the kickoff of the Town of Manteo’s First Friday Season! At Puparazzi!, dogs will hunt for treat and prize filled Easter beggs. The dogs always seem to enjoy the fun of this event, and the people are thrilled to open the eggs and find out what they’ve won! All eggs are winners, and we are giving away some great prizes this year! We will have a costume contest and award prizes for best dog costume and best dog/owner combo. Refreshments… Continue

This is the third and last part of my Puppy Season series, and it will cover Nighttime Whining, Socialization and Feeding. I hope this advice helps you get off to a good start with your new family member. Nighttime whining is a problem at first, and is often where people lose control of the relationship with their dog. At first, your pup will be lonely without his or her littermates and mom. He or she is likely to cry for attention at night, or when in the crate. Just like with a human baby, th… Continue

Congratulations on your new furry family member! This is part 2 of our getting off to a good start tips for you and your new pup! It is never too early to start training your pup, although at first, they do have very short attention spans. In my opinion, positive reinforcement is the most effective way to train. You can start with rewarding the puppy with a “yes!” and a treat (such as a piece of puppy kibble) when they do what you want, such as doing business outside. If the pup sits or lays do… Continue

Ahh, springtime! It is almost puppy season, and I had a few words of advice for those contemplating bringing a new puppy into the home. Of course, the first step is choosing the right puppy for your family - one that will fit into your activity level and lifestyle. The other day, I had avid bicyclists in the store, talking about how they thought bassett hounds were the best dogs. Apparently, they were going by looks, because bassetts are notorious couch potatoes! The shelters often have many do… Continue

I just wanted to share a bit of what is going on on the Outer Banks. With the state of the economy, small businesses like mine are really feeling the pinch. To combat this, I have found success in working together with other businesses. I hope this inspires you to look for creative ways to market for less money! The first group I belong to is for the businesses in downtown Manteo. Since we are not on the highway, our number one barrier to business is people knowing that we exist. Currently, the… Continue