Harrington Enterprises, located on Highway 63 midway between Chester (Iowa) and Spring Valley, sells and services lawn and garden equipment. But lately, a Dozer has been garnering the most attention at their location. But this particular Dozer is definitely not for sale, because he’s a dog.
Chad and Camri Harrington, who operate Harrington Enterprises from their home, have been in business since 1999 at the present location. Camri explained, “Dozer’s only been here for three to four years. We’ve had other dogs along the way, but we had to put our old dog to sleep this last summer, so now it’s just Dozer.”
Chad says that they installed invisible fencing for safety so that Dozer won’t get onto Highway 63, and said Dozer is a very good watchdog, stating, “He lets us know, even at night, when someone comes into the yard.”
“He loves people,” Camri says, “so if you’re not a dog person, we normally put him outside because he is here the whole time you’re here… if you pet him, he’s your best friend until you leave.” Dozer is a four-year old Red Lab, and Camri shared that, “We got him as a puppy. He was pretty lost when we had to put the old one to sleep last summer but he’s come around and I don’t know if he would like to have another companion now. He likes all the attention to himself.”
Camri said Dozer’s usual routine is, “He’s got his own doghouse outside. He waits for Chad to come out of the house every morning to let him in to have his breakfast, and then he comes and passes out in his bed (in the shop), until he hears somebody come, and then it’s to the door to greet them.” Chad adds, “He knows if he lays down in the middle of the shop floor with all four legs in the air, he’ll get someone’s attention.” The Harringtons invite anyone with a few minutes (or a few hours) to spare, to come see them and give Dozer some attention.
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