Info, Tips, Health
I know my dog-loving readers won’t find either of these videos on “dog science” surprising. More like a “Yeah, duh, it’s about time science catches up” reaction. But thought you might enjoy these nevertheless.
Yes, I’m on a bit of a TedX binge, if you’re wondering. The proverbial rabbit hole…
… Read MoreI have a lovely neighbor down the road who just got a 2-yo Dachshund from Rescue. It’s her first dog since she’s been a child and she couldn’t be more excited or in love with this lucky dog. And… she’s a little out of practice on how she needs to be introducing her new family member to strangers. Especially, since this dog is prone to fear aggression.
So when we met on the road and she asked me to say … Read More
Of course, the web is rife with made-up stuff, so when Cait first sent me this (after I said, “awwww”) I immediately went to track it down to see if it was real.
And it is. They even have a video.
“Staff have made sure he’s only getting treats safe for dogs to eat, and they do limit his purchases to just a couple a day (to … Read More
Just wanted to share this email I got recently. I think it’s a wonderful idea. But check it out and decide for yourself.
Hello,
My name is Kari and I’m writing you with the hope that you’ll let your readers know about GoodSearch.org and GoodShop.com, a new fundraising tool being used by supporters of the ASPCA, Best Friends Animal Society, and thousands of humane organizations across the country.
GoodSearch.org is a new search engine that donates 50% of revenue to … Read More
*The Westminster Dog Show returns to New York City for the 143rd time on Monday (Feb. 11), when 2,800 canines will compete for the coveted Best in Show title. This year’s show runs from 8am ET to 11pm ET on Feb. 11 and 12 and is available to stream online.
Two new dog breeds, the Nederlandse kooikerhondje (which is cool because for the longest time I though Graidy might have been a kooikerjondje) and the grand basset griffon Vendéen, … Read More
I have often talked about how our dogs are continually communicating with us, and how, often, we miss what they are actually saying. To their detriment.
I found this to be a helpful video on how to read the body language of our dogs so that we can anticipate and alleviate their anxiety.
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I don’t know about you, but I’ve never felt comfortable leaving my dogs with anyone else. I tried a couple of dog boarding places over the years with mixed experiences.
One (a veterinarian boarding facility) was the worst experience of all. Another, a woman who had a great setup on her farm, was great for several years, but she closed up shop a few years ago.
And there’s one woman who has come to our house to sit–who is fabulous–but … Read More
