Dogs With Jobs: Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are those animals who give differently-abled people the chance to be more independent in daily living.  The three main classes of assistance dogs are guide dogs for the visually impaired, hearing dogs for the hearing impaired, and service dogs for those with physical or mental / cognitive limitations. Most assistance dogs are donated [...]

Stress in Dogs

Sleep 17 hours or so, eat a few tasty morsels, play outside a little, cuddle all night in a comfy bed.  How could this be stressful?  You might be surprised at the things that can cause your dog anxiety, but if you don’t educate yourself about it, you’re missing out on an important way to [...]

Scent Hounds

With the recent announcement of a new Guinness World Record for the “longest ears on a living dog”, it seems like a good time to talk about scent hounds. Harbor, an 8-year old Black-and-Tan Coonhound, lives with Jennifer Wert in Boulder, Colorado.  He was recently recognized as the living dog with the longest ears, in [...]

Grooming for Good Health

Most of us like the way our dogs look after being groomed, whether it’s done by a professional or at home.  But did you know that regular grooming may actually be good for your dog’s health? Finding hidden problems If your dog has a lot of fur, you may never know what’s hiding beneath it [...]

2011 National Dog Show Round Up

This year’s National Dog Show featured nearly 2,000 dogs from 150 breeds.  As it has been since 1933, the national show was hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, an affiliate of the American Kennel Club. Presented by Purina, the show was actually held on November 19th and 20that the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in [...]

Six New Breeds Showcased at the National Dog Show

The newest breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club made their national television debuts with the Purina National Dog Show hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia.  From this NBC Sports page, you can see videos of each breed’s individual judging, as well as the Best in Group and Best in Show contests. Where breed [...]

Caring For Your Dog the Holistic Way

For many people, Western (or conventional) medicine seems to overuse drugs and technology.  Many people prefer the Eastern (Asian) approach offering nature’s own remedies.  If you’re someone who appreciates the natural approach for yourself, you may want to check into holistic care for your dog, as well. According to Dr. Gerald M. Buchoff from Holistic [...]

Straight Poop’s Annual Holiday Gift-Giving Guide

Now that Thanksgiving is over, the official shopping season for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa is open.  Herewith, our annual guide to gifts for the dogs and dog lovers on your list. Toys  The most recent push in plush dog toys is to make them stuffing-free.  I’m not sure whether people just got tired of cleaning [...]

Autumn Safety for Your Dog

The leaves and temperatures are falling, but there’s still time for lots of outdoor fun with your dog.  Here’s the Straight Poop guide to safety during as the days get shorter and the nights get cooler. Fires  Bonfires, whether you use them for burning leaves or cooking out, can be a fun autumn tradition.  But [...]

Breed Specific Legislation

If you’ve been watching the doggies.com blog lately, you know that activists are working hard to stop officials in Detroit from euthanizing a stray dog simply because he is a Pit Bull.  Stories abound in the media about dogs being banned or put down because of breed specific legislation.  What about it?  Should municipalities have [...]

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