Issue 219

Regular Features

All the poop and nothing but the poop! That’s right, it’s time for another issue of your favorite newsletter from your friends at doggies.com

In this issue, we deal with the sad topic of saying goodbye to a beloved dog when euthanasia becomes necessary and with the much happier subject of herding dog trials.

Don’t forget to check out our featured web site and book.

How Do I Say Goodbye to My Dog?

OK, so that sounds like a country song title, but it’s actually a serious topic of interest to every dog family, because all of us will go through it at some point, hopefully later rather than sooner. When it is time for your dog to go to that big park in the sky, what can you do to make the process easier for the dog, you, your kids, and anyone else who might be involved? Here’s more on how to say goodbye to your dog.

Featured Web Site

The Pet Loss Support Page has resources to help you cope with the loss of a pet. From defining “quality of life to tips on coping with loss and creating a memorial for your pet, the Pet Loss Support Page can help you through this difficult time.

Straight From The Blog

If you haven’t been reading our blog regularly, shame on you! Here’s what you’ve missed in our regular features:

Shelter Sunday, featuring Flower from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Washington DC and Cami from Collies Florida in Miami.
Saturday Surveys on types of dog leashes and on your participation in National Dog Day.
Tuesday Top Ten Lists on guard dogs and ways to celebrate National Dog Day

You might not have known that August 26^th was National Dog Day , and you may have been blissfully unaware of Rascal, the dog who was stolen, dragged behind a bicycle, and then returned to his family.

You may have even missed out on my Internet Radio premiere!

But most of all, you missed out on our post about canine civil servants.
Now get reading!

Herding Dog Trials

Have you ever watched a sheep dog work? It’s amazing that they can move a whole herd just by the look in their eyes. It’s your mother’s evil eye, on steroids. Competitive events featuring herding dogs are often called Sheepdog Trials, but the term “Sheepdog” is used to indicate the function for which the dog is used, not the breed. Under some sanctioning bodies’ rules, the trial may include any type of dog who has been trained to work livestock. Read more on herding dog trials.

the Furminator

FURminator ® is a special anti-shedding treatment that dramatically reduces the mess and clean up of unwanted pet hair. The secret to the FURminator treatment is a patent-pending tool designed to stop the shedding where it begins in the undercoat of your pet.

Pedi Paws

The Fast, Easy & Gentle Way To Trim Your Pet’s Nails PediPaws^(TM) is the revolutionary nail trimmer for your dog or cat. It’s the newest, fastest and easiest way to keep your pet’s nails trim rounded and smooth with no mess!

Drinkwell

The Hydro-Go^(TM), the newest in a line of products from the maker of Drinkwell ® The Original Pet Fountain ®, features a convenient fold out bowl which allows for easy drinking when you’re away from home. And, its unique design allows for quick cleanup.