Dogs
Gracie the Red Doberman
June 3, 2010 — by BeaDogs
So now it is time for me to actually be a columnist like John and his dog Marley. Okay, so maybe this is not column writing, but a blog writer will do for now.
My Marley is named Gracie. She is a one-year-old red Doberman pincher. Not a miniature pincher, a red Doberman. She is more of a brown color than red, but Dobermen go by black, blue, and red. We have had the pleasure of having a black one, a blue one, and now Gracie.
Boy, is she a head case or what? When we first got her we noticed that when she...
Natural Flea Remedies For Pets
May 27, 2010 — by Anna P.Cats, Dogs
Spring has sprung and now we are heading into summer flea season. It's time to start protecting our pets (if we haven't already) with a natural flea remedy. Why choose natural? Most flea medications and remedies contain harsh and toxic chemicals that could harm your pet, especially over-the-counter flea-killing products. Some of these products are also harmful to humans. So what are your natural flea remedy alternatives? Lets find out.
1- Flea Comb
Using a fine tooth comb, gently run this comb through your pet's fur to catch fleas and eggs, then dip the comb into a bucket of soapy water...
Marley and Me
April 29, 2010 — by BeaDogs
Why anyone would name their dog Marley after the movie Marley and Me came out in 2008 beats me. If you have not seen the movie yet, it is a must see for dog lovers or anyone who likes a fun, but sad movie. However, I definitely would resist the urge to name your dog Marley.
The Marley my family has been looking after is a one year old burly black lab. His head is enormous, and he is a bit uncoordinated. A loving dog for sure, but a ridiculous one as well. He is a bundle of joy...
Preventing Dog Bites
April 20, 2010 — by Jane WangerskyDogs
The image of a dog furiously chasing a mailman is old, tired, clichéd – and based firmly on fact. The three groups of people most commonly bitten by dogs are children, the elderly, and postal employees, in that order.
So it’s not surprising that the U.S. Postal Service takes an active part in National Dog Bite Prevention Week. (It’s May 16th to 22nd this year.)
The Post Office has some tips for everyone on how to prevent dog bites.
If you think a dog is possibly about to attack you:
· Don’t run
· Don’t scream
· Don’t make eye contact
· Stay motionless and wait for the dog...
Dogs Help with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
April 13, 2010 — by Jane WangerskyDogs
Though any animal can make a contribution to its owner’s physical and mental health, service dogs usually are trained to help with specific tasks like guiding and balance. For some of them, however, improving their owners’ mental health is the service they provide.
Since the 1990s, dogs have been trained to help people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. They wake their owners out of nightmares, nudge them if they start to drive too fast, look out for them in crowded rooms, or warn them if someone behind them gets too close. Dogs’ sensitivity to the moods of humans – something that’s...
