Month: November 2015
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10 Handmade Etsy Gifts for Dogs and Dog Lovers
I've been an Etsy seller for nine years, and I know how to find the coolest stuff -- here are my favorite gifts for the 2015 holiday shopping season.
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Stray Puppy Goes to Prison Before Finding Her Forever Home
The Pit Bull puppy was found on the street covered in mange, but after inmates in a prison program taught her self-esteem, Penelope finally has the life she deserves.
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5 Ways My Dogs Remind Me to Be Mindful
Dogs have a natural mindfulness and are able to easily focus on the present -- especially when it comes to eating and relaxing!
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Get to Know the Black and Tan Coonhound, a Southern Charmer
This trailing dog is laid-back and easygoing -- until he gets a whiff of raccoon. Then you had better be ready to run!
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10-Year-Old Isabella Masso Uses Her Design Skills to Help Dogs Get Adopted
The young fashion designer creates clip-on flowers and bow-ties for dogs, selling them in her online store and donating many for please-adopt-me photos.
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We Chat With Artist Mary Engel About Her Pun-Tastic Dog Sculptures
The Georgia-based artist creates found-object animal sculptures that play on words, such as a dog covered with watches -- get it?
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Animal Communicator Tim Link Shares Tips for Telepathic Communication With Dogs
The "Talking with Dogs and Cats" author says trusting your instincts is the key to reading your dog's feelings.
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We Chat With the Founders of Original Bully Clothing Company
The Oregon-based clothing company has a passion for bully breeds -- and those who advocate for them.
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Lefty, Mama Dog, and Coop Test the HoMedics AirMaster Air Purifier
Does your house smell like dog? Do you have issues with pet dander? To see if the AirMaster can help, our farm dogs put the air purifier to work.
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Why Thanksgiving Is My Dog’s Favorite Holiday
What's not to love about Thanksgiving? For Riggins (and me, too!) it's full of food, family, and fun.
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We Chat With Danica Patrick About Life on the Track With Two Dogs
The NASCAR driver and her boyfriend, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., tour the circuit with their Belgian Malinois, Ella, and Siberian Husky, Dallas.
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Bonehead Surrenders His Dog Because She Likes to Be by His Side
Jubilee wanted nothing more than to be near her owner, so he dumped her at a shelter -- and not even a no-kill one.
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It’s OK to Get a Puppy for Christmas If You Agree to Do These 30 Things
Puppies are NOT presents. Only adopt at Christmas if you can commit to doing what our resident trainer says will set the puppy up for success.
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Paddington the Shar-Pei Reigns Over Instagram With His Comical Style
This lovably wrinkly Shar-Pei will have you swooning and chuckling over his Instagram photos.
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How I’m Spending Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday
I plan to spoil my dogs rotten with attention and special treats this long holiday weekend, and I found a few deals to make doing so less expensive.
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Is It OK to Feed My Dog Thanksgiving Turkey?
Many people are still confused about whether turkey is safe for dogs. Well, it is, provided you follow some guidelines.
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How a Dog in France Taught Me to Be True to Myself
While at a writers' retreat in France working on "Pound for Pound," my book about how dogs helped me heal from bulimia, I met the most amazing dog.
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Get to Know the Scottish Deerhound: Hound of the Moors
Despite his royal heritage, the Scottish Deerhound is one of the most easygoing dogs you'll ever meet.
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Mango the Lab Puppy Was Hit By a Car, Shot, and Living on the Streets
Now healed and healthy, the young Black Lab is looking for his forever home. Could it be yours?
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Include Your Dog in the Thanksgiving Celebration With These Tasty Treats
This year, whip up a batch of dog-friendly treats so your pups can enjoy the holiday as much as you do.
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How a Dog Destined for the Dinner Table Got a Second Chance at Life
While helping to shut down a South Korean dog-meat farm, Martyn Stewart decided to adopt one of the pups -- and now Pocket has his forever home in Greater Seattle.
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What I’ve Learned About My Cattle Dog From Unexpected Sources
I read up on cattle dogs when I got Maybelle, but non-experts also have offered insight into what makes her tick.
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5 Tips for Staying in Hotels With Dogs
After a month on the road with my two Chihuahuas, I've got a batch of tips for making hotel stays with dogs go smoothly.
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My Book “Reporting for Duty” Profiles 15 Veterans and Their Service Dogs
While many of the veterans were reluctant to revisit painful experiences, all were eager to share stories about the impenetrable bond they share with their service dogs.
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Olympian Gus Kenworthy Shares New Details About His Dog Rescues in Sochi
At BarkWorld Expo, the freestyle skier talked about how his then-boyfriend, Robin MacDonald, deserves credit for rescuing the dogs and why he didn't get it at the time.
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R.I.P. Diesel, the French Police Dog Who Died in Paris Raid
Thousands are using the hashtag #JeSuisUnChien to pay tribute to the 7-year-old Belgian Shepherd.
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How to Take the Howl Out of the Holidays
‘Tis the season is right around the corner. Reduce your dog's anxiety during the hustle and bustle with these helpful tips.
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When I Travel Without My Dog, I Go Crazy With Worry About Him
I only leave Riggins with family members, and even then I stress about his well-being. Are you the same way? Or do you just relax and enjoy the vacation?
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What Is the Prognosis for Dogs With Severe Internal Bleeding?
Older Labs are predisposed to spleen tumors, which can cause internal bleeding. The outlook for these dogs depends on whether the tumor is cancerous or benign.
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I Ask Two Experts: “Is It OK for Our Dog to Sleep in the Human Bed?”
A dog behaviorist and a trainer answered this age old-question for me, and I was surprised by the answers.
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