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Jul
14
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Dancing goes to the dogs in canine-crazy Japan |
Rumba with your retriever, polka with your poodle, or samba with your Scottish terrier in Japan, where dog dancing is the latest must-do activity in this canine-crazy nation.
Dancing lessons for pets joins a long list of things to do with your animal companion in a country where the pet industry is worth one trillion yen […]
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Jul
09
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Wheat-free Dog Treats for Pets with Allergies |
Humans have food allergies (I’m supposed to avoid dairy and gluten myself), and pets can have food allergies too. Grains, especially, can be problematic since they’re not something dogs would eat in nature. If your furry friends have skin problems, dull coat, or stools that aren’t properly formed, it may be a food […]
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Jun
27
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Greatest American Dog on CBS this July 10 |
There’s a new reality show called Greatest American Dog premiring July 10th at 8PM EST on CBS. I can’t wait to see these dogs in action, including the cute skateboarding dog, Tillman, from the ipod commercials!!!
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Jun
16
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Canine Evaporative Cooling Vest Keeps Dogs from Overheating |
If you’ve got active dogs, it can be hard to tell them that they can’t run around full-steam on hot days. Yet they still need to get some exercise, so it can be hard confining walks and jogs to dawn and twilight hours. Perhaps what you need is a “Canine Evaporative Cooling Vest.”
You’ve seen […]
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Jun
13
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Dog Fest in West Chester, OH |
Dog Fest 2008 is taking place this weekend in West Chester, Ohio. Dog Fest originated in 1999 as a community event for West Chester where people could bring their dog or dogs for a day of fun with just a few events and booths, exhibitors and entertainers. Dog Fest, 2008 will draw over 12,000 people […]
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Jun
12
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Eco-friendly Dog Dresses Made from Hemp |
My dog would kick my butt if I tried to put a dress on him, but he just doesn’t swing that way. If you’ve got a patient cutie pie for a dog, and you like to dress her up (I suppose it doesn’t have to be a her), you may dig these eco-friendly dog […]
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Jun
12
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But Barking is Natural |
Barking dogs are the focus of a new Albemarle County ordinance supervisors passed Wednesday evening.
The new rule states that if a person’s dog barks longer than 30 minutes, a neighbor could take that resident to court. If a dog owner is found guilty once, they could face a maximum fine of $500. Guilt on three […]
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Jun
11
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Koreans keen to export national dog: the Jindo |
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea’s Jindo dog has stood tall against tigers, guarded the heavily armed border with the North and marched in the Olympics. Yet the Jindo is having a tough time battling poodles for trophies at dog shows abroad.
The Jindo dog, largely unknown overseas, is South Korea’s most popular indigenous breed. It has […]
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Jun
10
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A Water Bottle You and Your Dog Can Share |
If you take your dog hiking, running, or (like me) inline skating in good weather, you need to take water for your pooch too. And of course you must keep yourself hydrated as well. Normally this would mean taking two water bottles/bowls along (or a bottle for yourself and a collapsible bowl for […]
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Jun
09
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Extra Tough Dog Bed for Your SUV or Car |
When I got my rescue vizsla last year, I found out quickly that he’s not big on lying on hard surfaces. I guess I can’t blame him: he doesn’t have a lot of cushy fur for padding like a lot of other breeds. I put down the back seat in my suv, but […]
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