My 5 Favorite Things About Cozy Season
This post is sponsored by Campbell’s®, Kraft®, and Pepperidge Farm®, but all opinions are my own. You guys are well aware that this isn’t exactly my favorite time of year weather-wise, but I have made a vow this year to … Continue reading
AKC Launches AKC B.A.R.K. Program to Get Kids Excited About Reading
From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: The AKC B.A.R.K (Be A Reading Kid) Program is a program designed to get children excited about reading. The goal of the AKC B.A.R.K Program is to provide children with a fun, educationally enriching experience … Continue reading
These scientists believe small dogs lie about their body size when they pee
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What You Should Know About the Recent Pet Food Recalls
If you watch the news, you are likely concerned by the recent reports regarding the withdrawal of certain pet food products from store shelves because of food safety concerns. First, please be aware that no Halo products are involved in … Continue reading
Dog Training – It's All About the Relationship
Your dog’s behavior doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase (or seen it written here): “The dog is always right”? The reason is that dogs are simply responding to what is happening in their environment. And, specifically, … Continue reading
Derek…. The media has never been great about int…
Derek…. The media has never been great about interpreting stats, which need to be followed for several years before they serve any value. Would love for the Chron to explain the big post-2005 jump in bite stats. This breakdown came … Continue reading
False Confidence about Microchipping a Pet – Some Scary Truths
In an article last month in The New York Times, the columnist pointed out that by law city shelters and pet stores are required to microchip animals before selling them or releasing them for adoption. The author mentioned that the … Continue reading
Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time
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Halloween Safety For Cats & Dogs: Don’t Worry About the Chocolate
I’m so sick of being reminded not to let my dogs eat chocolate on Halloween! Aren’t you? Don’t we all know this by now? Haven’t we all been told so many times that chocolate is dangerous for dogs that we … Continue reading