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Do Tell: How Do You Enjoy Time Off With Your Pets?

PetSugar — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:00:13 -0700

Whether you're resting indoors or hitting the streets, what's your favorite warm weather weekend (or holiday) activity for additional animal QT?

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6 Ways to Enjoy a Day Off With Dogs!

PetSugar — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:00:28 -0700

Bo (Obama), he's just like our pooches. Except, well, his dad is president. Does that stop any games of chase and touch football? I think not. The commander in chief heads up a football team on the White House lawn - just one of the many great ways to spend a hot weather day. See my suggestions for fun in the sun with your own furry friends in this slideshow! Source

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The Scoop: Dog Tags Program Matches Pups With Veterans

PetSugar — Mon, 26 May 2008 10:00:33 -0700

In honor of Memorial Day, I wanted to share information about this heartwarming program with you! To assist the veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, Puppies Behind Bars has launched the Dog Tags plan to match disabled soldiers with specially trained Labrador Retrievers or Golden Retrievers to assist them in their daily lives, performing tasks ranging from opening the door to helping to pick up dropped items. These dogs not only are new life companions for the veterans, but the fully-trained service dogs would run each person around $30,000 if left to pay for it on their own.

Share Your Pooch Appreciation For National Dog Day!

PetSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:30:29 -0700

Happy National Dog Day! Like I need a holiday to celebrate those cute canines but, if you do, today's your day. Whether you currently share a home with a dog, have a furry pal as a BFF, or simply hold on to the memories from your youth - I'd love to hear why you're happy to share the world with pups!

Remember there's still ways to give back to pups in need and plenty of cute pets in need of a home. Woof!

Have You Ever Been Attacked By a Bird?

PopSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:00:31 -0700

Look out below! This mockingbird is on the attack at the University of Florida and, according to a recent study, she remembers the person in the pic as someone who came too close to her nest a few days before. The study, which had test subjects touching and getting up-close-and-personal to the mockingbird nest, proved that the birds can recall faces since they only attacked the people who actually touched the nest and ignored other passersby! Who knew birds had such good memories!?

I usually have a daily run-in with a pigeon (or two) that come a little too close to my noggin (and one blackbird continues to make news), but I've never been directly attacked by a bird like the poor girl in this pic. Well, unless you count the time I was pooped on by a seagull, but I doubt that was intentional.

What Happened This Week on PetSugar (5/24-5/29)?

PetSugar — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:00:27 -0700

This week on PetSugar, we celebrated Memorial Day and found lots of ways you can celebrate an extra day off with your furry pals. What else did we learn this week? Find out how well you were paying attention when you take my weekly recap quiz!

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Don't Forget This If You're Bringing a Pet to Work . . .

PetSugar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:10:28 -0700

In honor of Take Your Dog to Work Day and, for those of you participating in this holiday or lucky enough to bring your pooches to work every day, I've got a couple tips for making their office visits go swimmingly.

Puppy Proof the Place Nothing sours the experience like something unexpected . . . and bad. Make sure you keep trash and food out of the way of your pup and ask others to do the same. Check around for wires, poisonous plants, and anything else you think they can get their noses into.

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Prep Your Pooch Make sure your pup is up-to-date on all those important vaccines and has a clean bill of health. It's a big day so give him a bath, special grooming treatment, or new collar so he looks spiffy.
Pack a Doggie Bag Let your doggie feel at home by bringing along a travel pack with toys, treats, food, and some pet-friendly cleanser . . . in case of accidents. It doesn't hurt to include a pet first-aid kit, too!
Pick Feeding Times and Safe Spots Choose a time to feed a pet to result in potty breaks at convenient times. If this is a one-time deal, I'll bet there will be co-workers lining up to take him out to do his business . . . if only to stretch their legs! Also, on the reverse, be mindful that not everyone loves your pets as much as you to do – keep an eye on him so he's not being a pest. You can even bring his crate into the office if he travels that way to work – he'll feel right at home in no time!
Plan Your Grand Exit If it's his first day on the job, make sure he seems content. If at any time he looks stressed, fearful, or is misbehaving, have a backup plan to get him home. Make sure you know what he's up to – and what he can handle in terms of noise, strangers, and distractions – and that you plan accordingly for any lunch/ coffee breaks. Having him half the day works, too!

As always, well-trained and socialized pups do best. Refresh your memory on my quick training tips and have a fabulous day!

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Send a Pooch Packing for Summer Camp?

PetSugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:00:08 -0700

Besides Wag Hotel, I know I've mentioned before how much I adore Pet Camp here in SF where North stays when I leave town. And after reading the current issue of Modern Dog Magazine, I want to send him to a real pet camp now, too!

The Double Dog Ranch was featured in this season's issue of MDM, and I can't get enough of the happy pooch pics on their website! A real summer camp for dogs, where your pup can run around acres of land with his new summer camp friends, sleep on heated outdoor cabins, and even take in a training class to brush up on obedience. With Southern California and Northern Oregon locations, I only wish there was one closer to me so North could take part! Ahh, memories of my own summer camp days rush back as we speak!

If you had a pet camp near you, would you send your pup while you were on vacay?

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Wacky Pet's Eye View Camera for Nosy Pet Moms

PetSugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:34 -0700

Although the concept of the Digital Pet Cam – allowing you to peek in on your homebound pals during the workday – is pretty sweet, this one might be too wacky for my taste . . . plus I'm sure North would have it as a snack before the day is through! Found on Gizmodo, the Pet's Eye View Cam ($50) attaches to your dog's collar for a new perspective on what Fido does while you're hitting the grind. But, to be fair, it's coming from a kids' website so it might be cool to see what it's like to be a dog for a day when you're nine years old!

This USB cam takes photos in intervals of one, five, and fifteen minutes, and stores up to 35 photos in its internal memory. Although you can't view the photos right away like the digital pet cam, it does come with the appropriate cable so you can download the snapshots and print up to 4x6 prints . . . if you think the piccys are interesting enough to print that is! It might make a great gift for a gadget-loving kid, or as a fun little Mother's Day gift for a dog mom with a sense of humor.

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New Puppy Alert! Janice Dickinson

PetSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:59 -0700

It's yet another celeb with a new puppy! Check out Janice Dickinson and this cutie pie frolicking in Malibu over Memorial Day Weekend. She couldn't seem to stop snuggling this pooch and even held the Kaleidoscope leash in her mouth as she put her shoes on when the adventure ended. Sadly, I don't know the name of this Chocolate Lab, and even spotted a video of her refusing to tell a TMZ reporter the new dog's name. But, "puppy X" is still adoro so I've included pictures of them on their beach outing when you read more.

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