Saturday Survey: Is Your Dog Micro-Chipped?
November 7, 2009
I’ve been working on an article for our doggies den about micro-chipping, and I just wonder how many of you have inserted a micro-chip into your dogs. Or if you’re considering it.
2 Ohio Labs Need a Home Together
November 5, 2009
Received this in my e-mail today from a friend.  C’mon all you lab lovers – can’t someone help her out?
Saturday Survey: Is Your Dog A Hero?
October 31, 2009
If you didn’t notice, most of the posts this week have revolved around the theme of dogs doing something out of the ordinary, many times helping their families out of a jam. Which begs the question, has your dog ever done anything heroic?
Happy Halloween
October 30, 2009
Not sure where these pictures came from – they were sent to me in an e-mail. Aren’t they great?
Friday Funny: Best Description of a Mixed Breed Dog
October 30, 2009
You’ve heard them referred to as mutt-i-grees, Heinz 57 dogs, mongrels, mixed breeds, and just plain mutts. But my favorite description of a dog with uncertain heritage comes from a book I just listened to on CD.Â
In “The Best Revenge”, Stephen White describes a pack of dogs this way:Â “None of the dogs’ gene pools had been contaminated with an AKC specimen in many generations.”
OK, I’m warped, but I thought that was just a hoot!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Saturday Survey: Does Your Dog Help You Rake Leaves?
October 24, 2009
If everyone else’s dogs are like mine, they have to be underfoot, helping you with everything you do. So, do they help you with the falling leaves?
Saturday survey: How do you deal with shedding
October 17, 2009
Fall is upon us, and I’m thinking it’s going to be a cold winter, based on the way Kayla is losing her undercoat. What do you do to keep your house somewhat fur-free?
Black Dog Syndrome
October 9, 2009
Typically in October, shelters begin worrying about the black cats under their care, with many shelters refusing to place black cats up for adoption until after Halloween. Did you know black dogs are also at risk in shelters?   Check out this article from Helium.com  telling why black dogs are so hard to place.
 If you work in a shelter, the article linked above will give you some ideas to help market your black dogs. Other resources are http://startseeingblackdogs.com/ and http://blackpearldogs.com/, which are dedicated to just this issue.
 Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Never Leave Your Pit Bull Alone with A Child
October 9, 2009
If you are an owner of a dog that belongs to a ‘dangerous breed’ category and you also have a child or a visiting small child, please take this as a warning.  Don’t leave your dog with a small child unattended under any circumstances! Only one little moment was enough for the following to happen.Â
Is your dog a rebel without a cause? (Or even with one?)
October 8, 2009
Courtesy PetScienceLabs.com
A new product from Pet Science Labs allows you and your dog to make a statement! Using non-toxic paints in a variety of colors, you simply apply the paint to the soft foam rubber stamp and press it against your dog’s coat. When it starts to fade, or if your dog needs to go to a job interview, simply wipe off the paint with a wet paper towel. Be sure to use light-colored paint on dark-colored dogs, and vice versa.
Please note: this is not a permanent tattoo you can use to ID your dog in the event of theft. This is simply a fun way to allow your dog to express himself at the dog park.
Available stamps include “Say it to the Paw” and “Drama Queen” (perfect for my Beagle). If you’re dog’s a bit on the wild side, you might like “Devil Dog” or “Bad Ass”. How about “Will Work for Food” (shaped like a chicken wing) or “I [heart] New York”? And if you have a breed that is in danger of being banned in your municipality, you may like “Punish the Deed, Not the Breed”.
Each stamp currently sells for $6 and comes with a 3-color paint pot and paint brush. They will also custom-make a stamp for you, if your dog has something unique to say for a special event. Sounds like fun! If you’ve tried them, let us know what you think.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
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