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Two Reasons to Toss Tennis Balls in the Washer . . . and Dryer!
While I'd recommend tossing (in the garbage) any tennis balls with signs of fraying or peeling rubber, it's a good idea to wash those you'll be keeping this season. Think of all the dirt from endless games of fetch and throw them in the washing machine with some towels and pet-safe detergent.
After the fuzzy balls are cleaned up, you can air out or pop them in a dryer for a special trick.
Does Your Dog Have a Favorite Tennis Ball Size?
Let's get the ball rolling in '09! It's important to have the right tennis toss for those wintry afternoons of catch with your pet. That's not to say all animal sizes won't get a kick out of the standard ball, but the small tennies are more catch-worthy for lil mouths where they could be a choking hazard to the big dogs.
Ball Stomp'r: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?
Here's yet another way to chuck a tennis ball without actually throwing it – time to use the power of da' feet. The Ball Stomp'r ($12) features a launch tube that fits a standard-sized ball and when you step, it soars up to 100 feet! If your dogs love to fetch and your throwing arm works about as well as mine (read: not good), this could be a nice option .
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Bring the US Open Love Home!
Today marks the start of the US Open (which coincidentally coincided six years ago today when I brought North home to NYC)! To celebrate the beginning of this event, I'm rounding up the first round thing to come to mind . .
Noah Carries His Ball While Zachary Quinto Takes the Bags
I know most dogs are super excited for walk time, and Noah's so into it, he's got his toy, too! Can't forget a ball for impromptu fetch games, after all. This cute Irish Wolfhound/Airedale Terrier mix had a standard-sized yellow tennie tucked in his teeth as this twosome strolled around LA over the weekend.
Basketball Toys For Dogs Make a Slam Dunk!
I know my pooch loves any game involving him . . .
10 Best Balls For Under Ten Bucks!
Now, tennis balls are fun and all but there are sooo many other round things for pups to catch and chase! If your pooch is looking to expand his sports horizon, I've rounded up some noteworthy toys to add to his collection. The ball's in your court so get started now, love.
Will You Go See Disney/Pixar's Up?
I got the chance to screen Up along with my pals, BuzzSugar and lilsugar — after all, the movie included the super cute Dug, so I was there. Without giving any major plot points away, my favorite things — the "cone of shame," a walker's tennis ball used for fetch, and the collar translator for stream-of-consciousness pup voice — outweighed the negatives (some birdie abuse, "bad dogs," and one scary scene for animal lovers). All in all, the 3D graphics were stunning, and it's an animated film, so no creatures were actually harmed in the making!
Pet Pic of the Day: Babar's Birthday Gift
As you can see, Babar was super excited to get a new tennis ball for his last birthday. If only everyone were as easy to please!
Congrats to Babar and lacornflakegirl for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day!
Do Your Pets Have A Favorite Color?
A friend from Southern California sent me this email the other day about how her lab Jake seems to prefer one color over the others:
"My dog Jake loves playing fetch with tennis balls – he could fetch those things all day and not get tired! My local sports store carries different colored tennis balls, and I just naturally picked the blue ones since Jake is a boy. I buy replacements in the same color, until last week when they were out of stock and I was forced to buy the regular bright green ones.
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