Paws Up On Health LLC is the embodiment of our dreams and ideals to provide natural and organic foods, treats, supplements and products for our own dogs as well as to like-minded pet owners.
In 1998, we heard about a new feeding program called BARF (Bones and Raw Food) which led us to read everything we could get our hands on, and talk to anyone we could find who was feeding BARF to their dogs, and there was very little information. Then in late 1999, after losing one of our dogs to cancer, and in early 2000, with another dog diagnosed with auto-immune, we decided to make significant changes to our dogs’ lifestyle. We began feeding our dogs a natural diet, utilizing holistic options along with conventional methods, minimizing vaccinations and exposure to un-natural products, all in order to provide them with better health. The dogs are doing great!!
Paws Up On Health’s mission statement is very clear “just good things for your pet”. In keeping with that statement, we feature only natural products from ordinary to the exotic from well-established and highly respected companies. As part of our commitment and high standards, we continuously research to provide our clients with the best natural products for their pets and best value for their money.
The Proprietors:
Donna Anderson has loved, trained and shown Golden Retrievers in Obedience since 1991 and in Agility since 1998. She is a long time member of Golden Retriever Club of America, Garden State Golden Retriever Club and Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club. Donna has competed in national obedience tournaments. She has voluntarily served as a Director with SIDCTC and GSGRC, and as an instructor with SICDTC and the former East Coast Dog Training Club. Prior to Paws Up, Donna was a long time manager in the meat and deli departments of Pathmark Stores which afforded her valuable retail and product knowledge. She also achieved the Food Safety Manager Certification from National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Her dogs to date are:
Jesse, U-CD Fairwind’s Goldenbear Legend UD Can CDX (In Loving Memory)
Gemini, U-CDX Colabaugh’s Double Trouble UD NA (In Loving Memory)
Jordie, Morningstar’s Just MacJordie, MX MXJ OF PD2 PS2 NJC N-WRS CCA (In Loving Memory)
Jamie, Gaylan’s Celtic Spirit AXJ AX XF AD ASA SG
Diane Lange has been into dogs all of her life, as well horses, hamsters, gerbils, mice, turtles, and cats. While growing up, she would bring home baby birds that she found had left the nest too early and even once hand raised 5 baby squirrels.
Diane has shown her American Eskimo dogs in Obedience since 1991 and in Agility since 1998. Additionally she is currently learning about sheep herding with her Norwegian Buhunds. Diane’s memberships have included the American Eskimo Dog Club of America, The Norwegian Buhund Club of America and Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club. Diane has volunteered her time as a Director and an Instructor at SICDTC, and also for American Eskimo Dog Rescue. She has competed and placed in national obedience tournaments, with her dogs who have achieved national rankings. From 1991-2000, Diane wrote a monthly column “Tri State Tails” for “Front & Finish”, a National Dog Performance newspaper. Diane continues to improve upon her Agility skills and all of her dogs have achieved national rankings in this performance sport as well. Her dogs to date are:
Safron, Hotchiba Mellow Yellow (Mixed Breed) (In Loving Memory)
Delilah, U-UD Hotchiba My Delilah UDX NA NAJ NAC NGC NJC HOF VC CGC (American Eskimo) (In Loving Memory)
Breyer, U-CH U-AGII Pat’s Irish Vanilla Swirl UD MX AXJ EAC OGC OJC TT (American Eskimo)
Chase, U-AGI Hotchiba Money in The Bank NA OAJ OF AD SSA SG SJ AS NAC NJC TN-N (American Eskimo) (In Loving Memory)
Morgan, Kyons Sweet Morgan La Fey HCT MX MXJ XF AAD ASA JM AS NAC NJC TN-O (Norwegian Buhund)
Sookie, AKC CH Kyons Vesle Bon Temps (Norwegian Buhund)
Diane and Donna are longtime students of the “teaching the thinking dog” methods of professional dog trainer Diane Bauman author of “Beyond Basic Dog Training” and “All You Want to Know About Agility”. They currently train under the tutelage of Kim Seiter in the Tri-State area for Agility. Diane works sheep herding under the direction of Diane Sobel-Meyer of Outback Farms and Karen Bowens of Silvermist brings out the champion in their dogs in the conformation ring.
2011 Notables
On March 5th, we said goodbye to our happy-go-lucky rescue boy Chase. We do not how old he really was. In 2000, five weeks after Diane lost her first Eskimo Delilah, on her way to work in lower Manhattan, in fact in front of her building Diane found a lost American Eskimo dog. What are the chances of woman who loves, trains and shows Eskies to have just found one? (can the fates speak any louder??) Chase spent the day in meetings, traveled home via the SI Ferry and by cab. He had rescue issues, blind in one eye, overweight, flea infested and limping. Six months later Chase transformed into a butterfly. He was supposed to be just a mascot, but well once a dog trainer always a dog trainer. Chase loved agility, thought the whole thing was just a hoot and in spite of his antics, earned quite a few titles over the years and was retired in 2009. Chase was Diane’s shadow following her everywhere. A great dog who had a wonderful second life, and is greatly missed by his family.
Breyer turned 16 years old and began her 17th year on August 25th. She continually amazes us with her fortitude and tenacity. We know she will not be with us forever…so we treasure the time she has with us and celebrate her long life.
Jamie, the overachiever retriever earned her AKC Novice Standard (NA), Open
Standard (OA), Excellent Standard (AX) and Excellent Fast (XF). In USDAA her
Agility Dog (AD) and Advanced Standard (ASA) titles. Her enthusiasm is
unparalleled and she is quite intense about agility.
Sookie, finished her AKC Breed Championship in June. In August, she tested the
USDAA agility waters earning two Starter Gambler legs both with first places.
In December, Sookie debuted in AKC Agility earning one Novice Jumper leg and
two Novice Fast legs all with placement ribbons. Look forward to seeing more
of her in 2012.
Morgan was #1 AKC Agility Buhund for 2010 and for second consecutive year was
invited the AKC Invitational. Morgan currently is working on her double Qs at
the AKC Excellent level and various USDAA Master titles.
We try to enjoy each day, each dog and each accomplishment since we never know what will change. They are our partners in competition, but most of all they are members of our family.
Paws Up Quality Control Team:
The dogs, in addition to their training and showing schedule, are also responsible for taste testing and rating products with their "paws up" method. Some products we have noticed they keep requesting to re-test…hmmm…
So it is safe to say that our lives
have gone to the dogs
…and we could not be happier…
It is a personal commitment, an educated choice and responsibility to decide how to care, feed, and support your pet. Paws Up On Health LLC offers alternatives and suggestions, which are not substitutes for professional vet care.
Diane Lange
Donna Anderson