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KASA TV welcomes FIDO Friendly talking dog travels, products and news
May 24, 2011 • Travel • Trends • Most Popular
FIDO Friendly magazine appeared on television this week with the very hospitable Nikki Stanzione on KASA TV in New Mexico. Yours truly joined Nikki via Skype to offer helpful tips and advice for traveling with your dog. I talked about everything from products and accessories, to car travel, diet and packing ideas for dogs on the road.
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Ever meet a dog who sees with his heart? Introducing Lucky
May 22, 2011 • Most Popular
Never underestimate the spirit of a dog.
This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a CockerPalooza event. Say what? Indeed, a group of people and their cocker spaniels convene to chat, share wigglebutt stories and simply enjoy each others’ company of the human and canine variety.
One of the many stories that emerged on this sunshine-y day is that of my dog, Dexter, and a spirited...
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Pet tolerant or pet welcoming: FIDO Friendly uncovers the reality
May 18, 2011 • Travel • Trends • Most Popular
Recently yours truly was invited to speak at the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau to a group of both well-established and newly growing businesses. What they had in common is the desire to become more pet friendly. Having traveled with dogs for 16 years and working for the leading magazine in dog travel, I rejoiced at the opportunity. What I shared with the group of executives applies also the...
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Tips you must know when buying a car with the dog in mind
March 17, 2011 • Travel • Most Popular
As a followup to Keith Turner’s article in the Jan/Feb issue of FIDO Friendly magazine, “One for the Rover,” pertaining to how to buy a car with Fido in mind, I interviewed Keith for some extra info and insider tips.
In the market for a car and want to be sure it accommodates the family dog(s)? Be sure to check out the January/February article and read on.
FIDO Friendly car buying guide 2011
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Unraveling the mystery that is FIDO’s DNA
March 10, 2011 • Trends • Most Popular
“CSI: Canine Sequencing Investigation”
“What an unusual bark!” Fido’s guardian was dumbfounded. After spending nearly $800 in veterinary bills and fearing throat cancer, Canine Heritage to the rescue. With the simple swipe of a soft-bristled brush inside Fido’s cheek, the strangulated bark had a reason: Fido’s DNA revealed Basenji composition, a breed known for its unusually raspy sounding wail.
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Anatomy of a Grieving Dog Mom: A Suitcase Full
July 28, 2010 • Health & Wellness • Most Popular
There’s a hole in my heart where whole used to be. Those were the first words that came to mind when I sat down today to write this piece about grief, the power it spews into one’s life whether we want it or not. The great Emily Dickinson wrote so many passages about death, yet one resonates over and over, “Forever is composed of nows.” It certainly is. Are you loving someone today? Missing...
