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Pet Pic of the Day: NOM NOM NOM

PetSugar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:30:33 -0800

Since Crooks is such a friendly and personable pup at the park, I assume he gets a lot of treats for good behavior. And from this photo, it looks like the one he just got was lip-smackin' good!

Congrats to Crooks and bsugaaa for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Don't forget to send in your photos to our Pet Pics group for a chance to see your furry friends on PetSugar. I'll tell you how to upload your photos when you read more.

I know this looks like a lot of steps, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze!

First of all, join the Pet Pics group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Photos" and “Upload Photos."
Give your Gallery a “Title.”
Fill in the “Body” with details about your pet.
Click “Groups and Privacy" just below the "Search Title" box.
Choose the audience for your story to “Pet Pics!” in the dropdown menu.
Change channel to “Pets.”
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Click “I’m done” to submit content.

So join the Pet Pics group and share photos of your adorable pets! Yours just might end up on the PetSugar homepage!

Pet Pic of the Day: Teddy Is Just a Pup

PetSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:30:27 -0800

Although he may not look it, Teddy is a strapping two-year old pup. But sonya ina says he's trapped in an old man's body - and acts like it, too. Just look at all those wrinkles!

Congrats to Teddy and sonya ina for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Be sure to submit your own favorite photos to our Pet Pics group - you may see your furry pals on the pages of PetSugar. Want to know how to get started? I'll tell you when you read more.

I know this looks like a lot of steps, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze!

First of all, join the Pet Pics group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Photos" and “Upload Photos."
Give your Gallery a “Title.”
Fill in the “Body” with details about your pet.
Click “Groups and Privacy" just below the "Search Title" box.
Choose the audience for your story to “Pet Pics!” in the dropdown menu.
Change channel to “Pets.”
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Click “I’m done” to submit content.

So join the Pet Pics group and share photos of your adorable pets! Yours just might end up on the PetSugar homepage!

Michael Phelps Shares More Pictures of Smooshy Herman!

PetSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:45:12 -0700

Guess who's stateside?! Gazillion medal winner (OK, exaggerating . . . eight) in Beijing Michael Phelps, who posted a new album of Herman on his Facebook page yesterday. I know we're not the only fans of his smooshy pooch, so I'm hoping he'll add more bulldog piccys soon - dare I say, frolicking around their brand-new home? In the meantime, I'll consider it unanimous and give Herman the gold medal in cute!

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Forget Phelps, His Bulldog Herman Wins the Gold From Me!

PetSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:30:04 -0700

On track to win all eight medals he's competing for, Michael Phelps is certainly a golden boy adding three thus far in '08 to his six from 2004. Even if you don't think he's hot, let's all agree that his snoring smooshy is adoro with a capital A?!

Pet Pic of the Day: I Want To Cuddle With Aggie

PetSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:00:55 -0700

I know I've already featured tons of smooshies in the Pet Pic of the Day series, but honestly when I saw the insanely adoro piccys of Aggie I absolutely. Could. Not. Resist. And who would? Her little paws! Her little face! The fact that she's always sleeping like a little angel! I really just couldn't help myself.

Congrats to little Aggie and morgan_marti for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Send in your favorite photos of your pets to our Pet Pics group and you may see your furry friend on the pages of PetSugar.

Pet Pic of the Day: A Face Only a Mother Could Love

PetSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:00:31 -0700

Nah, just kidding - Melo's got a face anyone can love! He must be all tuckered out from trying to eat that impossible donut. Pssst - hey Melo, I'll let you in on a little secret – it's rubber!

Congrats to Melo (and jeanette taylor) for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Have you sent in your favorite photos featuring your furry (or non furry) friends to the Pet Pics group yet? Whether you have piggies, frogs, lizards, horses, or fish, send 'em in! Your pet may be featured on PetSugar!

New Puppy Alert! Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz

PetSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:45:39 -0700

Holy smooshy goodness! Meet Rigby, the 10-week-old cutie pie of Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz. Looks like they've given some thought to the breed choice, adding yet another Bulldog to their furry fam. We've seen how much they love their other pup, Hemingway, who played the supporting role of ringbearer in their May wedding, so the lil sis has some big shoes to fill . . . and big wrinkles to grow into. Rigby already loves following "Hem" around . . . and I hope we'll see pictures of both pooches together soon!

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Super Quiz Recap: What Do You Know About These Nine Breeds?

PetSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:00:23 -0700

Today's magical number is nine so I've gathered up my favorite trivia quizzes about popular dog breeds - from Chihuahuas to Saint Bernards (and all sizes in between), test your dog savvy and click on the links below.

What Do You Know About Boxers?	What Do You Know About Boston Terriers?	What Do You Know About Bulldogs?
What Do You Know About English Springer Spaniels?	What Do You Know About Chihuahuas?	What Do You Know About Cavalier King Charles Spaniels?
What Do You Know About Labrador Retrievers?	What Do You Know About Beagles?	What Do You Know About Saint Bernards?

World's Meanest Dog May Not Be the Breed You Think It Is!

PetSugar — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:03 -0700

When we think about stereotypically "mean dogs," I'm pretty sure we can all name those most maligned. But statistically, the world's meanest breed isn't a Pit Bull, Bulldog, or even a Doberman - it's an English Cocker Spaniel!

A recent study by the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Barcelona shows more reported cases of aggression by the English Cocker Spaniel than any other breed, followed by Rottweilers, Boxers, Yorkshire Terriers, and German Shepherds. Yes, the Yorkie is tiny, but can apparently pack quite a punch! With over 1,040 acts of aggression studied, the report shows that the Cocker Spaniel is more likely than other breeds to show aggression towards their owners and unfamiliar people.

But not all is lost for the breed. With proper training and discipline, the Cocker Spaniel (and any other breed for that matter) can be well behaved and friendly to other dogs and people. I'm a firm believer that there are no "bad breeds," so here's to hoping that owners can take the time to train their pups to be civil four-legged members of society! Check out some of my favorite training tips and tricks when you read more.

Training classes aren't just for puppies - you can always enroll your pup in an obedience class, no matter how old they are!
Have your pup's next playtime include strangers to get used to unfamiliar faces, er, scents!
Pick up a training book for 24/7 advice. Here are some of your favorites!
Know the difference between training methods, then pick the one that is right for you and your pet.
Help your pooch learn proper dog park etiquette as early as possible.
Take an online class led by Cesar Milan, and learn at your (and your dog's) own pace.
Use the hand touch to get your pup under control.

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Pampered Pals: Show Your SF Love With Gwen Gear!

PetSugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:00:03 -0700

I know I'm biased here, but I love the product names for Gwen Gear. Based here in San Francisco, the company's collars and leashes are named after streets and neighborhoods in the city by the bay. The company began when the owners got a cutie patootie English Bulldog named – you guessed it – Gwen and were inspired to create this line for their beloved pooch and their beloved city. Check out some of my fave designs below.