Submissive Urination
August 4, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training
Does your dog routinely pee as soon as someone new enters the house? You may think the dog is overly excited, but in reality, the animal may be demonstrating submissiveness. If the dog also cowers, lowers her body, lays her ears flat, and licks her lips when greeting a new arrival, you can be sure [...]
Dock Diving and Lure Coursing
July 15, 2011 by admin
Filed under Dog Activities and Training
Are you looking for a way to keep your dog occupied and in shape? You can’t go wrong with dog sports like lure coursing and dock diving. Lure coursing allows your dog to follow a lure through a course, going for the fastest time. Competitions are usually limited to sight hounds like Greyhounds, Afghans, and [...]
In the good ole’ summertime…
June 19, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training
The days are at their longest, the weather is fit for outdoor play, and the lakes, streams, and parks are calling your name. It can only mean one thing: it’s time to get out there and have some fun with your best friend in the great outdoors. This time of year, it’s easy to get [...]
Keeping Your Dog Happy and Healthy in the Good Ole’ Summertime
May 28, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training
Temperatures are rising, the sun is shining, and your dog is ready to be outdoors. How can you keep your furry friend safe, happy, and healthy during the summer months? Keep reading for our annual guide to summer fun with your canine. Safety First The warm weather brings with it a few safety concerns for [...]
Top Ten Reasons Why Dogs Bite
May 15, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training
1. Poor breeding practices. Choosing a good dog from a breeder starts with a thorough investigation of the breeder’s practices. Find out how the breeder chooses which dogs to mate together. He should be selecting breed pairs based on genetics, meaning that the breeder looks for dogs who carry certain genetic traits and mates them [...]
Grooming Your Gorgeous Canine
April 30, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training, Featured Articles
We all know that you could spend a fortune on grooming your dog, but what grooming tasks are truly important and what ones are not really necessary? Like so many other questions, the answer is, “it depends”. Brushing your dog Most dogs will need to be brushed, at least occasionally, but there are several variables [...]
Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Chewing My Stuff!!!
March 12, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training, Featured Articles
If your dog is literally eating you out of house and home, it may seem that your only choice is to live with furniture from the thrift store and replace it as needed. Not true! Here are a couple of strategies to help you restore your sanity. Limited access It can be helpful, especially during [...]
The Iditarod Sled Dog Trail Race
February 27, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training, Featured Articles
The official Iditarod website calls this the “Last Great Race on Earth…over 1150 miles of the roughest, most beautiful terrain Mother Nature has to offer.” Detractors call it a heinous crime of animal cruelty, with dogs being pushed beyond the limits of their endurance for the entertainment of man. No matter which side of the [...]
Iditarod Trivia Answers
February 27, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training, Featured Articles
1 -b: March 3, 1973 was the start date of the first Iditarod as we now know it. However, much shorter versions of the race were held on parts of the Iditarod Trail in 1967 (as part of Alaska’s Centennial Year) and in 1969. 2 – a: The fastest time ever recorded for completion of [...]
Iditarod Trivia
February 27, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training, Featured Articles
1. When was the first Iditarod held? a. 1968 b. 1973 c. 1975 2. What is the current record for race completion? a. Nearly nine days b. Just over ten days c. Between 14 and 16 days 3. Who is the current record holder for the Iditarod? a. Lance Mackey b. Paul Bunyon c. Martin [...]
