Category Archives: Dog Activities

LAX staffs up PUPs program in wake of Las Vegas Shootings

Although the LAX PUPs (Pets Unstressing Passengers) program has been in operation for a while, they are adding shifts, knowing that at least some passengers going through their terminals will have been affected by the massacre in Las Vegas.

“Due to senseless shooting in Las Vegas, there are extra #LAXPUPs (Pets Unstressing Passengers) in terminals to comfort & visit w/ passengers,” LAX Tweeted.

Kudos to them for recognizing the healing power of dogs. You can find out more about these certified therapy dogs on the LAX website.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Frida, Mexico’s Hero

Via @Omarbamm on Twitter
Photo: @Omarbamm on Twitter

Meet Frida, who is a member of the Mexican Navy. This beautiful Labrador Retriever is a Search and Rrescue dog with over 50 finds under her collar. She has rescued 12 living people, and has earned a commendation from the President of Mexico.

According to the LA Times, she was deployed last Tuesday to assist in finding survivors beneath the Enrique Rebsamen school. Although Frida is 7 years old, she was able to participate on a limited basis with the search, confirming information brought back by Evil and Echo, two Belgian Malinois who are just starting their careers in Search and Rescue.

I can’t post the video from the times, but you can see the whole story here.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

DockDogs® World Championship Feature Finals Shows Tickets Now on Sale

Dock Dogs Champ

My favorite dog sport!

Witness the fastest, farthest, highest flying dogs during the feature finals competitions of the 2017 season of DockDogs®.

Show Times

Saturday, Oct 28th at 7pm (doors open at 6:30)
Sunday, Oct 29th at 3pm (doors open at 2:30)

Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, TN

BUY TICKETS in Advance and Save!
Buy online in advance and save, special offer only available as advance purchase, Family Bundle for $20 includes 4 admissions.

Wish I could go! (And I wish I could get my dog to actually jump!)

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Tuesday Top Ten: Life Hacks for Dogs

Pug smiling with punk studded dog tagThanks to the good folks at LittleThings.com for these easy tricks to make your dog’s life a little better.

10. If your dogs eat too quickly (and possibly choke themselves), place a ball in the dish with the food to slow them down. You can use a tennis ball, and it will give them a toy to play with when they have filled their tummies! Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Life Hacks for Dogs