Archive for May, 2010
ArticlesPublished May 31, 2010 at 2:16 pm No Comments
WelcomePup.com Dog Toy Giveaway! By: Bonnie Sweebe WelcomePup.com is proud to present the results from its very first dog toy giveaway! Filming it was a blast! Click here to watch the fun!
ArticlesPublished May 25, 2010 at 10:33 pm 2 Comments
Dog GPS — WHAT A GREAT GIFT IDEA! For the owner of a strong-willed dog, keeping Fido contained in the yard can be a challenge. When presented with the correct stimulation, Fido may bolt through the electric fencing. He may jump, dig under or attempt to chew through traditional fencing. If successful, Fido’s escape
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Articles SurveysPublished May 21, 2010 at 2:16 pm 4 Comments
You Have Spoken! As of this date, survey responses show: 1) that people buy gifts for their dog (100%) 2) that they buy their dog a birthday gift only if they remember (75%) 3) that they would buy dog gifts online (100%); and 4) that the most important consideration when buying online is value (100%)
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Articles Dog TrainingPublished May 21, 2010 at 12:12 am No Comments
Dog Training: Your Mouth Can be a Verbal Clicker By: Bonnie Sweebe Clicker training is a fabulous method of encouraging dog behavior. Clicker training has taught my dogs to do all kinds of tricks! It’s a great way to exercise the body and the brain. In fact, when my eleven-year-old golden retriever started lying around,
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Articles Dog SafetyPublished May 20, 2010 at 5:44 pm 2 Comments
You Paid $3,000 For A Dog Toy? By: Bonnie Sweebe Unbelievable? I thought so, too. And that’s only an approximation of the cost incurred to surgically remove a wad of stringy rope from my dog’s stomach and intestines. Couldn’t happen to me? I thought so, too. My dogs have had rope toys before; small ones
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Articles Dog SafetyPublished May 19, 2010 at 1:38 pm No Comments
Common Plants Toxic to Dogs By: Bonnie Sweebe Is your backyard your dog’s playpen? It pays to treat it as such and to monitor what plants your dog puts into its mouth. Your dog’s health is important. Before you plan your next landscaping project, consider this: many common plants shrubs and trees found in local
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Articles Featured ManufacturerPublished May 19, 2010 at 12:17 pm No Comments
Featured Manufacturer: Planet Dog By: Bonnie Sweebe We are all familiar with the terms “recycle”, “reuse” and “reclaim”. With an ever-increasing population of green consumers seeking corporate responsibility, a company that does not offer eco-friendly dog toy alternatives puts their loyal customer base at risk. Many companies have jumped on the eco-friendly bandwagon. Others have
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ArticlesPublished May 19, 2010 at 3:00 am No Comments
Puppy Love By: Bonnie Sweebe Who can resist the wet nose and the velvet pads of a new puppy? Not me. Not ever! There’s nothing like the warmth of a puppy’s breath against your cheek or the smooth feel of a puppy’s round belly. Ahh, heaven… Until reality splashes you smack in the foot as
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