Archive for June, 2010
Articles Dog SafetyPublished June 30, 2010 at 9:07 pm No Comments
July 4th is right around the corner. Your dog is, too. Here are 4 ways to safeguard your dog this holiday weekend. 1) Burns: A cookout is a great way to celebrate family and friends–including furry ones. Who doesn’t drool over sizzling hot dogs, chicken, or hamburgers? Unfortunately, the smell of food naturally draws noses
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Articles Short StoriesPublished June 27, 2010 at 9:56 pm 1 Comment
In her spare time, Skye likes to write. Here’s your chance to write with Skye! The beginning of her short story is written below. She was off to a good start, but a frisbee distracted her and broke her train of thought. Now she needs your help. Everyone is invited! Contribute a sentence or a
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ArticlesPublished June 25, 2010 at 12:31 pm No Comments
Rickina Velte and I found each other on social media. She is the founder of Stick Me Designs, a online store for fashionable and sassy diabetes bags. She is also the founder of Bark Business, a blog that supports new businesses in the pet industry by sharing their journey and connecting them one to another.
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ArticlesPublished June 23, 2010 at 12:35 pm No Comments
Dogs: Let’s Go to the Beach! By: Bonnie Sweebe Is your dog splashing in its water dish? Have afternoon walks past the water retention basin turned into a tug o war match? Is Fido carrying around a towel? Time to head to the dog beach! Swimming is a great way for dogs to exercise their
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Articles Dog SafetyPublished June 19, 2010 at 12:11 pm No Comments
For humans, summertime means flip-flops, sandals and pretty polished toes. For dogs, summertime means romping outdoor play—which can get pretty vigorous for a dog suffering from winter cabin fever. As Fido romps and tumbles this summer without a care in the world, owners need to kick responsibility up a notch. Be on the look-out for
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Articles Dog LoversPublished June 11, 2010 at 12:19 pm No Comments
It seems that the older we get, the harder it is to meet people. Perhaps it’s because the older we get the busier we become. Responsibilities put a huge dent into our precious free time, the time supposedly set aside for relaxation and enjoyment. And finding people that like to do the things we do
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Articles Dog Gifts Product ReviewPublished June 10, 2010 at 8:43 am No Comments
Unique Dog Gift for the Traveling Pet! Once in a while you run across a product and wonder,“How did I ever live without this?†The Portable Pet Food and Drink Tote is that product—a must have for your pet! Do you have a portable pet? Does your dog love car rides? Hikes in the park?
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Articles Dog TrainingPublished June 9, 2010 at 1:17 am No Comments
More and more puppy owners are taking training seriously by enrolling their new pups in dog obedience class. Call it puppy kindergarten, basic puppy or household manners class. It doesn’t matter. The results are the same—a better behaved dog and a better trained dog parent. Yet many dog owners discontinue training after one or two
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Articles SurveysPublished June 6, 2010 at 11:35 pm 1 Comment
Here’s our latest survey: Should dogs be allowed in college dorm rooms?