9/11- Honoring the Hero Dogs

This incredible video put together by Kenn Bell of thedogfiles.com helps us to remember the dogs which help keep our country safe. Many developed paw and respiratory injures, but they continued their work anyway. They are the reason survivors were found and peace was given to families when their loved ones did not survive.

Pogo Plush Review

I bought Rusty and Sadie the Pogo Plush toy a few days ago. For those of you who read my blog regularly you already know Rusty has a thing for destroying any toy with a squeaker. He believes it’s his mission to destroy all squeakers. However, when I examined the Pogo Plush I thought it [...]

AAFCO Admits to Euthanized Pets in Pet Food

AAFCO president admits dead/rendered animal remains from euthanized pets are used in making pet food. AAFCO is short for The Association of American Feed Control. They are the regulatory group responsible for regulating pet food. AAFCO could easily ban the use of rendered pets as something allowed into our dog’s food, but they don’t. Why, [...]

Dog First Aid Kit

Every dog owner should have a dog first aid kit. One of the problems with many of the first aid kits on the market, they all are missing items that should be included in your dog first aid kit and they’re very expensive for what you get. Here is a list of the items your [...]

Clever Dog Fetches Ball From Pool

Here is a video where a dog gets his ball out of a gross swimming pool without jumping in. Very entertaining and smart dog.

Rusty’s Paw

I take Sadie and Rusty out for daily walks. They like to explore and just like a child, they sometimes end up with bumps, scrapes or in Rusty’s case, a sore on his pad. Rusty has a minor abrasion on his left front paw. Many times when your dog gets a cut or scrape you [...]

Doga

I love yoga. However, I always feel just a little guilty when I leave my dogs behind. That is why when I heard of Doga I though it was a great idea. Doga is becoming a popular practice for many dogs and dog owners. What better way to practice yoga than with your dog? From [...]

Acupuncture for Dogs

Does your dog suffer from pain? Does he/she have difficulty moving? Acupuncture may be the answer! Acupuncture was first recorded as being used on an elephant over 3,500 years ago. According to the story, the elephant had a stomach disorder similar to bloating. Since then acupuncture has been used to treat a variety of animal [...]

Dog Massage

Everyone needs a massage from time to time, including your dog. If you’ve ever had a massage you know how much better you feel afterward. Massage is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that can relieve pain and stress. Whether your dog is a companion pet, agility dog, show dog, or service dog, massage is a great [...]

6 Tips for Picking out Dog Shampoo

It is vital to take good care of our dogs grooming needs. However, with the vast array of shampoos available it can be hard to decide which shampoo to buy. You need to keep several things in mind when picking out a shampoo to use on your dog. Make sure the shampoo is formulated for [...]

Don’t Forget You!

My dogs are my kids, yes I know they’re not four legged humans covered with hair, but I still call them my kids. I make sure they have the best of everything. I spend hours researching everything from the dog food I feed them, to the beds they sleep on at night. I learned the [...]

Camping With Your Dog

Every year I like to head out to my favorite lake and camp. I always take my dogs, Sadie and Rusty with me. They love all the new smells, sights, and sounds. Rusty also like to chase the occasional squirrel he comes across. Here is a list of a few things to keep in mind [...]

Want a Date? Take Your Dog!

The Romantic Benefits of Dogs! Are you tired of being single? Dogs are great for making love connections. Forget Internet matchmaking – a dog is a natural conversation starter, and people with dogs are more likely to get out and about. Own a dog and you’re likely to meet other people like you, people who [...]

Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

Health Benefits of Owning a Dog A dog is certainly a great friend. After a difficult day, dog owners quite literally feel the love. As a dog owner you’re always greeted at the door when you come home. You never come home to an empty house. Kids who own dogs are much less likely to [...]

A Dog Tests the iPad

Ever wonder what your dog thinks about all the gadgets they see us using? Here is a video of Chloe, a Welsh Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie using an ipad. I don’t think she was very impressed!! What do you think?

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