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Hug Your Dog Day is April 10th
April 10, 2012 • Trends
Do you and your dog love to hug? You're not alone. According to a recent survey* of U.S. dog owners, which was conducted on behalf of Beneful Baked Delights dog snacks, more than two-thirds (68 percent) of those surveyed hug their four-legged friends more often than certain people in their lives. Further, 30 percent of the dog owners surveyed say they hug their dogs more than their relatives...
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Dog book review: Chasing Bocker’s Tale
April 05, 2012 • Product Reviews
Tale as old as time, true as it can be.
Part of the lyrics from Beauty and the Beast resonated to me when I read Chasing Bocker’s Tale, a lovely story that weaves life lessons and Bocker-isms (who is a gorgeous Labradoodle) into prose so fittingly tail wagging.
This is a read for kids and adults of all ages; without being cliché, I smiled throughout. The imagery is just as important, as we the...
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LeashLocket for dogs: FIDO Friendly Product Review
April 05, 2012 • Product Reviews
Imagine a leash that your dog actually carries, is safe and effective, weighs under three ounces, and fits snugly and securely on your dog’s collar. Oh, and did we mention the lock withstands a pull force of 135 pounds with an extension of 6 feet for the small dog version (up to 55 pounds) and the lock withstands a pull force of up to 200 pounds for the larger dogs (up to 90 pounds).
The...
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Is Your Pet Protected? National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
April 05, 2012 • Health & Wellness
The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the welfare of animals, is raising awareness about the importance of pet safety and encouraging pet parents to create first aid kits in order to be prepared for pet emergencies.
In honor of Pet First Aid Awareness month this April, NAPPS is urging pet parents to organize a first...
