Everybody knows that dogs welcome you home exuberantly, no matter how long you’ve been gone. But did you know that the Welcome Home also comes with some real health benefits, both physically and mentally? Here are five ways science has proven that dogs can improve your health.
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He ain’t heavy…he’s my brother
One of “41 Incredibly Powerful Photos That Capture the Human Condition”. The caption is this: A boy carries his dog through floodwaters in Paranaque city, metro Manila, Philippines, on August 20, 2013.
The exhibit, although not about dogs, is worth checking out – click on the link above. It gave me chills.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
I just need some space…
Dog Trainer Lisa Desatnik, writing for WCPO in Cincinnati, reports that we humans may be just a little too overbearing for some canines. She recommends petting a dog for no longer than 5 seconds, then waiting for the dog to give you some feedback as to whether or not he wants more interaction with you.
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What would you do to keep your dog out of a kennel for the holidays?
Rover.com recently took a poll asking people what they’d rather do than put their dog in a caged kennel setting while they celebrated the holidays. It’s worth popping over to their blog to see the infographic, but here are the highlights:
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Buddy, great name for a dog who hangs onto you for dear life
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Saturday Survey: Marketing with Dogs
We’ve all seen them – the really cute Budweiser commercials that have adorable puppies interacting with the Clydesdales or the Honda commercials that have those beautiful Weims sitting in the van. Obviously, someone has convinced companies that having a dog in the commercial makes us more likely to buy their product. Is this true?
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
I Died Today. By Duke Roberts
When Duke’s family knew that the time had come for him to cross the Rainbow Bridge, they hired a photographer to chronicle his last day on earth, and they made sure it was a truly memorable last day. Which is a really cool way to honor your dog’s gifts to you.
They ate hamburgers, they played at the splash park, and they invited friends over to say goodbye. A dog couldn’t ask for any more.
Click on the link above to see the pix – you’ll be truly moved. There’s also an update on photographer Robyn Arouty’s blog.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Frightening Cost of Dog Bites
As Dog Bite Prevention Week comes to a close, we thought it might be interesting to look at how dog bite claims impact your homeowner’s insurance.
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Tuesday Top Ten: Ways to Prevent Dog Bites
May 18 – 24, 2014 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. What will you do to prevent dog bites this week?
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After the dog show is over…
So, you’re a Doberman Pinscher who has walked away from the Garden without a prize at the 2014 Westminster Kennel Club Show. Do you hang your head in shame? Of course not! You simply fall back on your other accomplishment in life…saving lives.
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