From the March 2026 issue of The Dog Den newsletter. Dates, events, and offers below were specific to March 2026.
National Nutrition Month!
March is National Nutrition Month and while it’s typically aimed towards humans, it’s important to also keep in mind what types of nutrition are being offered to your pets. There are hundreds of different approaches, studies, and more related to pets and their food, so here are a couple of things to keep in mind when deciding what food to put them on.
Because there are so many varieties of health needs, food sensitivities, and more, it’s important to remember that individual pets need individual diets; meaning, what works for one pet may not work for another, and adjusting food types and proteins may be necessary to achieve your pet’s dietary needs. However, we also want to acknowledge that budgetary restrictions may be a factor, so feeding the best of what you can afford is great! Dogs can survive on basic diets, but are they achieving what their parents are wanting? Maybe! But maybe they could be getting a little extra boost with other proteins, supplements, and food types. Things such as rotational feedings with switching protein types aren’t necessarily needed, but can potentially help adapt a dog’s gut health to be less sensitive. Generally it comes down to protein quality versus quantity; remember: individual diets based on individual dogs’ needs!
Raw vs fresh vs kibble provides a large list of pros and cons, and each is great in its own way in terms of budget, quality, and accessibility. Arguably the most important factor isn’t which food type you go for, but the quality behind which option you go with. For example, raw diets can be considered safe or unsafe depending on if the company includes a “kill step” such as High Pressure Processing (HPP), which eliminates harmful bacteria and pathogens while retaining essential nutrients. You can also achieve similar goals with quality kibble-based diets that target what dietary needs your pet has.
In our retail, we have a variety of kibble foods, supplements, and raw proteins that aim to provide high quality food over a range of budget options. If you have questions, please ask us! But also remember that whichever nutrition types you want to introduce to your pet’s diet, researching and asking your vet is always crucial.
Monthly Special
Does your pup have spring fever and need to get those wiggles out? You could get free days when purchasing a daycare package during the month of March, applicable to both full-day and half-day packages. And don’t forget, your package days never expire; so it’s always a good time to stock up!
Meet the Staff: Treven
Treven has been a part of The Dog Den family since 2024! While this has been his first job working with animals, he’s no stranger to caring for friends’ and family members’ pets. He’s grown up around animals his whole life and has family members who have worked in the vet field. Treven has a deep love of animals, and you can always catch him snuggling the dogs in daycare and boarding. The dogs get so excited to see him and he’s definitely a favorite of theirs!
Treven has two Bernese Mountain Dogs of his own, and a tortoise. When he’s not here loving on your pups, you can find him playing video games, playing the guitar, or reading. We’re lucky to have Treven as a part of our pack; he’s been an amazing addition!
Featured Furry Friend: Kraken
Doggy daycare really isn’t all that different from child daycare, and we love seeing how the pups make friends when coming to play. Some owners are shocked that their dog gravitates towards the same pups when they’re here, but we see it all the time! Our bestie, Kraken, is a wonderful example of a pup who makes friends every time he comes in for daycare and boarding. He’s such a happy-go-lucky guy and he can encourage any dog, no matter how shy, to want to play!
Even though Kraken is down to play with whoever, he definitely has his circle of best friends! Some of his favorite friends are Riley, Billy, Kaja, and Nyx. Not only is he pumped to play, but he’s always so excited to see the kennel techs too. We’ve gotten to love on him since he was a puppy and we’ve loved seeing him grow into the good boy he is. He’s the definition of a sweetheart and we’re so glad to see him throughout the week!
Did You Know?
We are offering after-hours daycare
Introducing Date Night! Once a month, we offer after-hours daycare for those who want to enjoy a date night and need somewhere for their pup to go. That month it was hosted on Saturday, March 14th. Drop-offs from 6:00-6:30 pm, and pick-ups every hour until 10:00 pm. Your dog plays with their furry friends while also making a special craft to take home, all for only $25. Spots are limited, so call 801-875-9663 or request your booking online.
The Wasatch Waddle was on March 14, 2026
Did you know that our friends at Utah Friends of Basset Hounds participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in SLC, and you can too? UFBH does their annual Wasatch Waddle where owners and their hounds can walk in the parade! Registration was $20 for one owner and one hound and included a donut, beverage, bandana, and a derby hat for your hound. All registration proceeds go to helping fund the UFBH rescue. If you don’t have a hound or walking in parades isn’t your thing, you can still view it from the sidelines and cheer UFBH on as they walk by, or volunteer to walk a foster dog!
You can stock up on dog food at a discounted rate
For the month of March, your dog could get $8 off any 40lb or 50lb bag of Victor’s Hi-Pro Plus dog kibble. Victor’s Hi-Pro Plus is a nutrient-dense, multi-meat formula packed with high quality proteins to help support the needs of growing puppies, pregnant or lactating females, and high performing dogs. It’s also one of the largest bags of kibble we carry in our retail, perfect for multi-dog homes! The offer was limited to 5 per customer.
We carry quality, budget-friendly kibble options in our retail
Did you know that we carry a variety of different brands and types of dog kibble in our retail? We want to make sure you have access to high-quality foods within a large price range to ensure we have budget-friendly options for everyone, including foods that are comparable to prescription-based diets! If you’re looking for a particular type of kibble to help relieve digestion issues, sensitive skin, achy joints, or more, check out our retail. Our receptionists are on standby to help you find a good match for you and your pet.
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