The Continuing Saga of Kayla’s DNA
July 26, 2008
If you’ve been following along, you know that I sent away my “mutt”, Kayla’s DNA to try to find out what breed(s) she is. Unfortunately, I apparently didn’t get a good enough sample the first time, so I have had to re-do the sample. Just mailed it back in today, so there’s still time to get your votes in. What’s your guess as to what she is? See her picture here and post your guess below. No prizes, just good clean fun.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Boating with Bonzo
July 17, 2008
Riding in the bow of the boat, wind whipping up all kinds of good smells, hair blowing in the breeze…no wonder dogs like to go out boating with you! Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind.
1. Regardless of whether or not you bring the dog, DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. It’s just as dangerous in a boat as it is in a car, and your dog needs you to come home tonight.
2. Keep an eye on your dog, especially while the boat is moving. If he falls overboard, he had a good chance of getting nipped by the propeller.
3. Try a short trip first, to see if your dog enjoys it. If he’s scared, plan to leave him home next time.
4. Use a personal flotation device, even if your dog is a good swimmer. He may not know his limitations and may become tired before he makes it back to the boat. Try to find a PFD that has a handle on the back, allowing you to lift the dog out of the water.
5. Provide shade so the dog does not get overheated. If you have a hairless dog, use sunscreen.
6. Provide stable footing for the dog by laying a piece of carpet or a rubber mat over a fiberglass deck.
7. Make sure your dog has a legible ID tag and / or a microchip, in case you get separated from him.
Enjoy the lake!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Poll: Your relationship to your pets
July 16, 2008
I saw an interesting poll on my local news website yesterday and wondered how Doggies.com people would respond. Please use the comments section below:
How would you describe your relationship to your pets:
Owner
Guardian
Parent
Locally, people were overwhelmingly picking the last choice (72%), with the remaining 28% split evenly between owner and guardian. The bad part about polls the way this one was presented is that you can only select a choice, but not give an explanation. Please tell us your choice and tell us why you chose it in the comments section below. (Hey, we’re low tech here - no fancy calculations to give instant results!)
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Day Care
July 4, 2008
(Picture courtesy Dogtopia.)
Thinking about taking your dog to day care, but worried about the price? The Wall Street Journal recently did some research on the topic and quoted average prices.
Top Dog Parks
July 3, 2008
As I promised yesterday, below is the list of the runners up for Dog Fancy Magazine’s Best Dog Parks of 2008.
Can Your Dog Sing?
June 15, 2008
Zoe, a nine-year old spaniel from Lothians, Edinburgh, may be more valuable than most dogs. She recently won her guardian 1000 pounds (nearly $2000 in American money) with her outstanding singing ability.
He’s no dummy!
June 13, 2008
Living right next to the main highway through town, my friend made quite a spectacle of herself whenever she mowed the lawn. The reason people were so interested was that she had a rather large shadow!
Cool Idea!
June 8, 2008
In Connecticut, dog licensing is required every June. Here’s a neat idea to encourage guardians to get their dogs licensed.
Woofstock
June 7, 2008
Planning to be in the Toronto area this weekend? Check out Woofstock, North America’s largest outdoor doggie festival.
Located throughout the St. Lawrence Market neigborhood, the festival includes over 200 vendors selling everything from dog tattoos to party dresses. Make sure you bring Fido so he can sniff some new behinds!
And if you’re planning an overnight stay, check to see if the Banting House B&B has any rooms available. Paul, the owner, is a close personal friend of Doggies.com.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Bring Your Dog to Work
June 4, 2008
June 20, 2008 is Bring Your Dog to Work Day.
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