Posted on October 31, 2009 by Nancy Houser

As we all know, too much Halloween candy will make kids sick….along with the family dogs. But Halloween has allowed some pretty creative holiday cakes to be designed which may tempt someone…but hopefully not the family pet even though they may think these are pretty cool!  Maybe for your Halloween party tonight you, your kids [...]

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Nobody says it better than Maxine…..and we second her position on health care! Looks like dogs have it easier with insurance than people do anymore….for now.

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Nancy Houser

The Humane Society has put together a wonderful page of safety tips for pets on Halloween. Halloween consists of Jack-o’-lanterns, trick-or-treaters, haunted houses and costume parties. Halloween is full of fun things for you and your family to enjoy, but it’s one of those holidays that is enjoyed more by people than by pets. Keep [...]

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Here are 5 dog tips for a turkey safe thanksgiving: Don’t leave uncooked turkey unattended on the kitchen counter – the smell is too tempting for your dog. Raw meat can contain harmful bacteria, and turkey bones could either choke your dog or break/splinter whilst he’s eating them. Broken bones can tear, or get stuck [...]

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Nancy Houser

At age 19 years and 6 months, Baxter the therapy dog eased peacefully from his life on October 16th, 2009. See and feel the magic of Baxter in this video tribute to him. Please say good-bye to this wonderful dog by forwarding this video to family and friends…spreading his life’s message of hope and love [...]

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Nancy Houser

“Man’s best friend” killed for fur? It’s not just a bad dream. PETA recently conducted an undercover investigation into the Chinese dog and cat fur trade to show you what the industry is so desperate to hide. Even our veteran investigators were horrified at what they found: Millions of dogs and cats in China are [...]

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Nancy Houser

A quote by Bonnie Bergin states that “the possibilities of the human canine partnership are limited only by human imagination”. As president and chief academic officer of the Bergin University of Canine Studies in Santa Rosa, California, Bergin theorizes that ordinary dogs have the ability to learn how to recognize and respond to written commands [...]

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Nancy Houser

More and more people are choosing dogs as companions over having children or being in relationships for many reasons. Offering unconditional love no matter what, here are a few of those reasons ….. Dogs always will forgive you for playing with other dogs. The later you are, the more excited dogs are to see you. [...]

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Nancy Houser

If you doubt that dogs are intelligent or comprehend what we are saying, listen to this video of heartwarming dogs who can successfully mimic their owner’s sentences. Absolutely fascinating!

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Sometimes a clearly printed sign says it all…here is one that reaches both the dog owner and their dog’s communication level in the best way possible.

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Not every upcoming vehicle focuses on the comforts of our family dog. But the new American Honda’s new 2010 Element has done just that, with a cushioned pet bed, a fan designed only for the pet-cargo space, an extendable ramp for the dog to enter and exit the cargo area, and a spill-resistant water bowl. [...]

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Nancy Houser

While most dogs in today’s world are kept as companions or pets, some dogs do have “real” jobs like guarding, herding, rescuing, sniffing (for all kinds of things) or being a service dog.  Throughout history dogs have worked happily beside their masters doing virtually whatever was asked of them. Some breeds have proven to be [...]

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Dogs and cats have always been able to detect earthquakes which reach 6 or higher on the Richter Scale about three hours before the quake occurs. But recently Japan’s seismologists have begun to academically study earthquakes claimed to be predicted by dogs in the growing field of animal psychology. Photographer: yelingyang In China, Premier Zhou [...]

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Get ready for the first published non-fiction memoir written by a 16-year old shelter dog, Bo Hoefinger of the website “Bo Knows Online”. The book is a laugh out loud look into the lives of one American family from a truly unique perspective. Read as Bo humiliates chipmunks, cats and humans in this no-tears fun [...]