Month: October 2010
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Can Veterinary Technicians Perform Ultrasound Exams on Animals?
Dr. Barchas, I am currently in school in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. I was curious if veterinarians perform the ultrasounds on animals or do...
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Happy Halloween! What Are Your Plans?
Whether your dog goes glam or plain, funny or sophisticated, we wish you a Happy Halloween! Tell us your plans for this holiday! What will...
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Doggy Deodorant Winners
It's been a lot of fun reading about the reasons our fellow Dogsters would like to win a scented holiday candle from Greenleaf, or bottle...
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Photo Caption Contest: The Devil’s in the Details
Happy Halloween, Dogsters. It's that time of year again where I put my dog, Bizzy, to work and get him to model the latest scary...
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You Can Now Submit Tips/Advice/Critiques For Site Articles
Hello my woofies! You asked for, and now you got it. We've made a special submit form underneath every informational article on the site that...
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A Couple Fixes of Note
Hi all furs, A couple fixes went live today I wanted to share: [UPDATED: I furgot to add we are now showing in the Bark...
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Offbeat Ways Dog Lovers are Celebrating Halloween
The profitable combination of Halloween and dogs has become a cottage industry, with retailers hawking canine costumes and the media issuing warnings about holiday risks....
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Breeder Pleads With Shelter Not to Neuter His Dog
A Pomeranian who wandered away from his home a stud may return home a changed man if an Albuquerque shelter follows the letter of the...
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Clickerly Attitude and the Cross-Over Trainer
I'm fortunate enough to have met a wonderful young lady named Diana on Facebook. Diana is a 17-year old raising a lovely young ACD (Australian...
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Photo Caption Contest Winner for October 28, 2010
Dogsters, what an excellent and enthusiastic showing for this last contest. Quite mooooving, if you know what I mean. Congrats and 50 Zealies go to...
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Dogster Rocks Newsweek!
Newsweek yesterday came out with a terrific article on how granddogs are taking the place of grandkids for many in the grandparent age bracket. As...
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When to Stop Lying About Your Dog’s Age
I have no problem admitting my own age - 45, which is a little over6 in dog years- but when it comes to my two...
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Free at last, free at last!
When Cuba first came to live with us, he spent A LOT of time in his crate. Whenever I was unable to directly supervise him,...
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Video: A Very Handy Dog
Talk about a dog who loves what he does! This little guy is amazing! And he makes Jake look like a complete slug. :) Update:...
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A New Star Hits the Dog Training Scene – Catch Him on the Way Up
There are many capable dog trainers out there, but only a few have the sort of star quality that can really change people's minds about...
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The Dog Training Diet
My friend Jacqueline is a devoted pet owner. If reincarnation is actually possible, I'd happily come back as one of her dogs, chickens, or horses....
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Chicago Chi Saved by CPR: Do You Know Doggy CPR?
The little Chihuahua in the picture above is alive after cardiac arrest thanks to his fast-thinking owner, who administered doggy CPR. Larry Kosinski, who happens...
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Better Than Laughing Gas: Dental Office Therapy Dog
A high-end dental office in La Jolla, Calif., offers all the latest treatments for the health and beauty of teeth, and for the relaxation of...
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How Poisonous is Garlic?
Dear Dr. Barchas, I called my vet because my 20 lb. Boston/Pug ate a piece of garlic from a baked clove, and I knew that...
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Reflections on Safety for the Nighttime Dog Walk
Here in New York City, my dogs' home town, off-leash hours in Central Park - their favorite place - are 9 p.m. to 9 a.m....
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Separation Anxiety vs. Separation Fun
I frequently receive calls from clients who are stressed, annoyed, and panicked about their dog's behavior, "I think he has separation anxiety!" They often then...
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Does Your Dog Recognize Your Face?
A new study in the journal Animal Behaviour shows that dogs rely a great deal on face recognition to tell their own person from other...
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SKUNKED!
Late-breaking news... Jake went for a fashionably late walk with my husband last night. He left smelling just a bit doggy. (Jake, not Craig.) He...
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When is it Appropriate to Consider Anal Gland Surgery in Dogs?
My 7-year-old chocolate lab has been dealing with chronic anal gland infections since Feb. 09 (left gland). We tried various antibiotics, hot compresses, regular expressions,...
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Video: Happy(?) Halloween
Hey Dogsters! It's Halloween Week. Do you have you dog's costume all ready for the weekend's festivities? What's your dog going to be this year?...
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Monday Morning Video: Overcoming Life’s Little Obstacles
Let this video provide some inspiration for your work week. At first a problem may seem frustrating and insurmountable, but keep your tail wagging and...
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The Great Bed Debate
Sometimes, and usually with a sheepish look on her face, a student will confess that she allows her dog to sleep in her bed each...
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Can Puppies Spread Disease to Dogs and Cats?
Can an un-vaccinated puppy spread diseases to my 11 year old cats and 2 year old dog (both vaccinated)? The puppy is 15 weeks old...
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Wheeeekend!
Dogsters, rain or shine, I hope you enjoy your weekend as much as this happy flying Super Dog is enjoying his! See you Monday!...
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