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• Ireland Sets the Bar to Ban All Puppy Mills

  

  This past January, new laws – the Welfare of Greyhounds Act and Dogs Breeding Establishments Act – were introduced in Ireland to control puppy farming (i.e.,... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2012 HOME, PETS

• Small Dog Syndrome

  

  “Small dog syndrome” refers to tiny dogs with a big attitude. In humans, a comparable phenomenon is called the “Napoleon complex. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2012 HOME, PETS

• Child May Have an Edge When Custody of Dog is at Stake, but Who Gets Dog When...

  

  They still fight like cats and dogs in divorce court. But more and more they are fighting about cats and dogs. Custody cases involving pets are on the rise... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• Dogs That Deserve an Academy Award

  

  “Slumdog Millionaire.” “Dog Day Afternoon.” “Children of a Lesser Dog.” Over the years, more than a couple of films with “dog” in the title (OK, maybe not that... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• How Much Do You Know About Dog Parvo?

  

  Canine Parvovirus, or Parvo for short, has a few different names for different strains. There are two types of Parvo that affect dogs: cardiac and intestinal. Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• Merle’s Door by Ted Kerasote

  

  Merle’s Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog is a fascinating good read. Kerasote mixes history, science, speculation, and personal story together to create a... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• Why Does My Dog Have an Upset Stomach?

  

  There are many reasons for dog vomiting. He might have eaten something he shouldn’t have, eaten too fast for his own good, or it could be because of a hidden... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• Why Is My Dog Vomiting?

  

  There are many reasons for dog vomiting. He might have eaten something he shouldn’t have, eaten too fast for his own good, or it could be because of a hidden... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• The Mindful Dog Owner: What Your Dog Is Teaching You About Living Enlightenment

  

  While many books are published on how to train your dog, and many explore the human-canine relationship, this new eBook, The Mindful Dog Owner, focuses... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• The Stuffing Toys Are Made Of

  

  Stuffed toys are to my dog like chocolate is to some people. When she knows it’s somewhere near, she has to have it. And once it’s in her mouth, she has to... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• Crate Training a Puppy

  

  Crate training has always been the preferred way to housebreak a puppy because it takes advantage of his natural reluctance to make his sleeping place dirty.... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• Treat Your Dog This Valentine’s Day

  

  What are you going to give your furry four-legged Valentine? Lots of puppy love, of course, but your pup is going to be begging for some treats all day long.... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• The Dangers of Dogs and Rat Poison

  

  Dogs eating rat poison is a very serious problem. Rat poison comes in different forms, and under many different names and brands. Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• A Thoughtful Stroll: The Dogs at K-9 Town

  

  Omar Blue is his name. He’s a 120-pound blue Doberman. He lives at home with his dad and me, but just part of the time. The rest of the time, he goes off to a... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• ‘Modern Family,’ ‘Suburgatory’ TV Dog Stars Help Unveil The Golden Collar Award...

  

  Top dog actors from “Modern Family” and “Suburgatory” attend the press conference to unveil the Golden Collar award. And yes, it really is a golden collar. The... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• Dogs and Chocolate: The Facts

  

  Just as with many other human foods, chocolate should be kept away from dogs at all times. The problem with dogs and chocolate is that dogs will actually crave... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• Send in the Clowns: The Dogs at Shady Rest

  

  Through the years, the phrase “this place is a circus!” has been used to describe Shady Rest more than once, and it is not always in jest. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• Dogs Star in Super Bowl Ads

  

  Sorry, cat lovers. Not only are Volkswagen, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Skechers placing dogs in their Super Bowl spots, but the dogs are mostly the stars. The... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• The Adventures of Molly the Super Collie

  

  Neil Young – Long May You Run When my mom gave me Molly the Border Collie twelve and a half years ago, I had no idea how much trouble she would be. Luckily,... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2012 HOME, PETS

• To Bathe Or Not to Bathe Your Dog?

  

  I notice that a lot of people drop off their dogs at the groomer just to get a bath. And while that’s okay, I would like to share with you three reasons why... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2012 HOME, PETS