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Friday Funny

“If this bothers you, I suggest dinner reservations.” This is probably why we never have dinner guests.

Have a great weekend.

Can Your Dog Read?

Okay, I don’t know if your dog can read or not but if you’re looking to find out what they’re thinking check out A Dog’s Dictionary over at Traveling Dogs.

A Dog’s Dictio nary

Leash: A strap that attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your owner where you want him or her to go. Make sure that you are waiting patiently with leash in mouth when your owner comes home from work. This immediately makes your owner feel guilty and the walk is lengthened by a good 10 minutes.

Dog Bed: Any soft, cl...

Dog vs. Couch

Our pups aren’t allowed on the couch because they are all big and that would be a recipe for disaster. However, the cat goes pretty much where she wants. Why? Have you ever tried stopping a cat from doing something? I laughed when I saw this video because our kitty is a little chunky and this happened to her when she tried to jump on the kitchen table where her food bowl is. I thought some others out there might get a kick out of dog vs. couch.

Craigslist Reunites Lost Dog With Owner

Not lost dog, just a puppy.

Social media may have it’s pros and cons but reuniting a lost dog with their owner is definitely a big pro. Having dogs who have gotten loose before and not knowing where they were for a matter of hours I know how devastating it is.

It used to be you would just drive around and put up missing dog signs but now with social media you can not only get the word out quickly but also get it to the thousands of folks. We all know the more people out there looking the better...

New Puppy For Miley Cyrus

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It doesn’t matter if your famous or not, the loss of a beloved pup is devastating. Miley Cyrus just lost her dog Floyd leaving her so distraught she actually broke down on stage. Her mom ended up surprising her with a new puppy to help ease the pain. What a good mom. Here’s the scoop from Us Weekly.

Miley and Moonie, a match made in heaven. Miley Cyrus is still mourning the death of her beloved dog Floyd, but she has a new puppy pal to help lick those tears away. The Ba...

Better Bonding With Your Dog

No matter if you just adopted a dog or had yours for a long time there are a few things you can do that will help you bond. It all comes down to simplicity, consistency, repetition, staying positive, and exercise. Trainer Kevin Duggan at The Doggington Post discusses 5 steps to build a better relationship with your dog.

1. Keep it Simple.

Dogs can learn complex behaviors if taught in steps. Keeping it simple and breaking individual behaviors into steps will help your dog learn faster. An examp...

Funny Beagles

Here’s a comic by Timothy Glass that I think any dog owner can relate to. He writes a cartoon called Sleepy Town Beagles, very cute.

Anyone who has ever been owned by a dog will be hooked by this strip, in which two witty canines with attitude show what life and humans look like through beagle eyes. With brilliant insight into their mischievous minds and impeccable understanding of their playful ways, Sleepytown Beagles guarantees a smile-packed journey. So come on in, wipe your paws, sit and...

Was Bo Obama Ousted From The White House?

If a dog pees in the White House could he really be ousted? It doesn’t seem possible. I peed on the Christmas tree, twice, and I’m still in my home. It looks like Bo might have a little problem of his own.

The President’s “First Dog” Bo Obama, a Portuguese Water Dog, has been accused of desecrating the Oval Office. According to White House insiders, last week President Obama was meeting with members of his cabinet to discuss extending the deadline for healthcare enrollment (again), when the do...

Looking To Hire A Dog Trainer?

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A friend of mine recently adopted a dog. Right after getting him she started going to a basic obedience class but during that time realized he had some aggression issues. Because she knew how important it was to take care of this immediately she knew a specialized trainer who deals with dog aggression was needed. She searched online to find trainers in her area who dealt with dogs who had been aggressive. After doing a lot of looking and interviewing she thought she found...

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