2016-03-19 18:53
If you're like me, the dog days of summer are nothing to look forward to. Even in the Rocky Mountains, where I live, we're beginning to hit the high 90's with depressing regularity.However… Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
This 4th of July, consider the link between obedience and freedom.I often come across dog owners who are reluctant to train their dogs. They're think that training their dog takes away his "… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Doggy day care can be a boon for dog owners who work all day. And for many dogs, doggy day care provides a great opportunity for playing hard, blowing off steam, and socializing with canine… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
"What a cool-looking dog! What breed is that?"My little red dog, Cho Cho San, gets this question from strangers on a daily basis. She has a beautiful deep red coat, a curling tail with a whi… Read More
2006-08-25 22:29
Wow! It's been almost a month since my last post!So much has happened (some good and some bad)that I just haven't had time to get in here. I'll try to make up for it over the next few days… Read More
2006-07-20 16:14
Feeling tense? Need a special touch? You might want to make an appointment with this master pooch masseuse...One of my cats, Gordita does this to Cho Cho a lot. Choobie loves it, but then … Read More
2006-07-14 01:10
Homeowners are beginning to rebel against insurers who discriminate against them for owning a certain breed. And quite rightly so. What they should be discriminating against is bad and irres… Read More
2006-06-04 17:53
If you've ever suspected your dog of snickering at you behind your back, you may not be paranoid. The latest research suggests that dogs may have the doggy equivalent of a chuckle, titter, a… Read More
2006-04-26 14:56
But - dog-gone it! - will they broadcast live?...AUSTIN, Texas, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Munrab Entertainment plans to hold the world's first "Canine Concert" on May 9th, from noon to 1 pm… Read More
2006-04-11 16:37
In a case of Life imitating Art, the BBC reports that a real-life giant rabbit is terrorizing gardeners in the sleepy English village of Felton. Perhaps inspired by the film, Wallace and Gro… Read More
2006-04-06 03:50
About 75 animal lovers gathered at a New Orleans church late Tuesday to share tales of rescue and loss during Hurricane Katrina. As Louisiana animal rights activists urged better protection… Read More
2006-04-05 18:09
6:00 am Sunday morning at la maison des animaux...Poodle-Thing Pepito hurtles from the bed to the back door barking as though all the fiends of hell were trying to break in. Joined almost in… Read More
2006-03-30 06:53
Dog-owners in Vienna, Austria, are being encouraged to take a "driving licence" for their pets.A two-hour two-part exam will testhow tolerant owners are of other animals and whether they und… Read More
2006-03-23 07:04
Blomberg.net reports that Vivi, the missing whippet has been seen again. Apparently the Westminster Dog Show champion was glimpsed several times in New York's Flushing neighborhood during th… Read More
2006-03-18 05:10
Aggression is one of the main reason dogs are euthanised or rehomed. At least 30% of all dogs in rescue centres are there because of the incidence of aggression in one form or another. It is… Read More
2006-03-17 06:31
I mentioned in an earlier post that Miss Peaches and I were starting obedience classes. Well, we're in week 2 now, and I'm not at all sure that we're in the right place...This training progr… Read More
2006-03-11 06:49
This bowler-hatted gent and 24,000 others like him from 32 countries are flocking to compete in the 2006 Crufts Dog Show, held in Birmingham, England. The cream of almost 200 breeds will be… Read More
2006-03-07 07:09
One of my favorite dogs (who cares that he's animated!) took home a Golden Boy last night. And I'm not talking about George Clooney...The Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film went to Wallace… Read More
2006-03-04 17:54
Pepito Mio, otherwise known as "Poodle-Thing" or "Little Dude". Was found in a yard with fighting pits, and was presumably scheduled to be used as a bait dog until Katrina intervened. He was… Read More
2006-03-04 04:26
My dogs love these easy homemade treats. Yes, I cook for my dogs, and okay, yes, my dogs are spoiled...Bacon Flavored Dog Biscuit TreatsI N G R E D I E N T SYield: 40 dog biscuits5 cups Whol… Read More
2006-03-02 01:09
For dog owners, Spring means more than warmer weather and longer walks. It's also a time to be sure that your dog is up to date on his vaccines, including a vaccine for parvovirus.Once contr… Read More
2006-02-21 18:36
According to news reports, about 12 psychics have now joined the hunt for the missing show dog, which has now been missing for a week... Although a tipster claimed to have seen the whippet a… Read More
2006-02-20 18:23
A New York woman says she may have seen the missing whippet from the Westminster Dog Show... New York PostFebruary 18, 2006 -- The missing Westminster Dog Show whippet may be alive and well… Read More
2006-02-19 21:40
Great article on pit bulls in today's Seattle Times.As someone who NEVER considered owning a pit bull, I have to say that most of the pit bulls and pit bull mixes I met while working Katrina… Read More
2006-02-19 21:03
Two very different dog films have been released recently, and both are worth seeing. The first film, Dealing Dogs is HBO's latest "America Undercover" documentary, and although an excellent… Read More
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