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Do Top Trendiest Dog Names Fit the Most Popular Dog Breeds? - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
Looking at a list of the trendiest dog names for 2012 made me wonder what breeds people were adopting. Some of the names just didn't seem to fit with what was in my mind for a favorite breed. So, I did a little checking and found that Bulldogs and Boxers are included on the most popular breed... ( added 1 day 6 hours ago.)

Easiest Dogs to Train - My Top Ten List - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
When looking to add a pup to your family, it is good to know if the breed, generally, is easy to train. There are breeds that are very intelligent, yet move to the beat of their own drummer (Siberian Husky comes to mind). I've done a little research and come up with a list of the... ( added 19 days 21 hours ago.)

For the Dog Who Loves the Outdoors Even in Bad Weather - Jay Anderson(39)
Dogs have individual personalities in the same way that we do. In general, most thrive on exercise, love being around humans (and you in particular) and being part of a pack. Some like being couch potatoes (even if their breed suggests otherwise), some are loners and some prefer living outside.... ( added 18 days 22 hours ago.)

What Human Medications Are Safe and Which Are Dangerous For Your Dog? - Jay Anderson(39)
As a new dog owner, it can be confusing to know what foods to feed Badger and what medications are safe for him to take. When you get a headache, you reach for the Advil or acetaminophen and think nothing about taking either of them. If Badger injures himself on your hike, can you do the same?... ( added 18 days 23 hours ago.)

How To Prevent Your Puppy From Being Food Aggressive - Jay Anderson(39)
Food aggression is something that is commonly seen in young (and older, untrained) dogs because it has been important to a dog’s evolution from wolf to domesticated pet. In order to survive in the pack, dogs had to fight for their share of the food. In an actual pack, the literal pecking... ( added 18 days 23 hours ago.)

Tips for Cats and Dogs to Get Along in the Same Home - Jay Anderson(39)
We’ve all heard the idiom “fighting like cats and dogs,” and this may worry pet owners who desire a blended canine and feline household. But if you want Eubie to live together in harmony with your new cat Pantera, you’re going to have to get beyond this old adage and... ( added 18 days 23 hours ago.)

Including Your Dog in Your Living Trust and Will - Jay Anderson(39)
Lloyd is family. Like any close family member, you have included for him in your will. This is either in the form of a trust or an outright gift to whomever will care for Lloyd when you die. Have you considered what might happen to Lloyd if you require long-term hospital care? And what if the... ( added 19 days ago.)

I'm a Dog Person, My New Boyfriend is a Cat Person. Can This Work? - Jay Anderson(39)
So your new boyfriend loves cats and you prefer dogs? No big deal. Plenty of cats and dogs live harmoniously in the same household. Much will depend on Nora the cat’s personality and Benji the dog’s personality. If you see that cohabiting is a real potential for you and your boyfriend... ( added 19 days 1 hour ago.)

The Dog That Just Needed A Hug - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
A little over a year ago, a very scared, aggressive little 10 pound pup was scheduled to be euthanized. A caring person named Bronwyne saw something in the little pup and wasn't about to let it happen. Bronwyne contacted a friend and asked her to meet at a vet for an evaluation. This pup was... ( added 110 days 20 hours ago.)

Can Dogs Sense Something's Wrong and Respond? Yes! A Personal Story - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
Yesterday started out with a whirlwind of activity. My daughter, 31 weeks pregnant woke up with contractions. Make that one constant contraction. She called me to come get my grandson so she and her husband could go to the hospital. Once at the hospital, it was determined she was dehydrated... ( added 222 days 7 hours ago.)

Dog Illness - Epilepsy or Toxic Frog? - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
About a week ago one of our dogs woke me up whining; her way of alerting me that she either has to go outside or something is wrong. Usually, she has to potty, but not this time. I went to the back door calling both pups to go outside but only one came to the door. My almost 13 year old pup... ( added 246 days 7 hours ago.)

How to Get Rid of Yellow Spots in Your Yard From Dog Urine - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
If you have dogs, you most likely have this problem: dead grass spots from puppy urine. The only time our yard isn't decorated with yellow polka dots is when we have had a lot of rain. Since the Texas Coast is in an exceptional drought, my yard looks like hundreds of tiny extraterrestrials have... ( added 288 days 20 hours ago.)

Military War Dogs - How to Adopt a Retired War Dog - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
Dogs have been utilized in the United States Armed Services since World War I, though I found a source that claims dogs were used as early as the 1800s. In the WWI years, families were asked to consider giving their pet to the military if they thought Fido had the right stuff for advanced... ( added 1 year 35 days ago.)

Dog Owners Train Pets, Strengthen Bonds Through Sport of Skijoring - Danny Davids(38)
You've got a bigger dog and want a unique way to provide it some exercise. If you live in a climate where you can ski during the winter months, why not check out skijoring? Skijoring is a winter sport where a person hitches himself to either an animal (usually a horse or a dog or two) or a... ( added 2 years 200 days ago.)

How Old Is My Dog? - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
For years and years the rule of thumb determining a dogs age was one dog year equals 7 human years. That would mean when your pup celebrates its first birthday, it would be about equal to a 7 year old child. Considering most female pups enter their first heat any time after six months of age and... ( added 51 days 20 hours ago.)

Canine Star from "Harry Potter" Goes From Big House to Dog House - Danny Davids(38)
Even in the animal world, you're only as good as your last success. Witness Berry (short for Shadowberry), a black German shepherd from the UK. Seven years ago he was on top of his game and a movie star, playing Sirius Black's animal avatar Padfoot in the movie " Harry Potter and the Prisoner of... ( added 236 days 3 hours ago.)

Soldier Reunited With Dog Video - Andrew and Gracie - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
Animal stories grab me. There is just something about them that will, depending on the nature of them, leave my heart heavy or put a smile on my face that just won't go away. All the stories need to be told, but some are easier to write than others. Such a story is this one. Several years ago... ( added 328 days 5 hours ago.)

Kandu - Two Legged Dog - But Look What He Can Do! - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
A small Colorado town, Oak Creek, is home for Kandu, a 10.5 pound Jack Russel Terrier who was born without his front legs. Ken and Melissa Rogers adopted the pup when his original owner decided Kandu would never have a good quality of life and left him to be euthanized. What happened next is... ( added 1 year 28 days ago.)

Guiness World's Largest Dog and Longest Dog - Hercules, Gibson and Maybe Boomer - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
Big dogs. Guiness Book of World Records keeps track of exceptionally sized dogs and many love hearing about them. The latest dog in the news for his size is Boomer, Caryn Weber's Landseer Newfoundland. Measure Boomer from his snout to the tip of his tail and you'll cover seven feet. Boomer's... ( added 2 years 222 days ago.)

Freedomdogs Serve Our Wounded Military Veterans Back Home - Danny Davids(38)
With Independence Day nearly upon us, and the latest military actions occuring overseas, I feel it's highly appropriate to single out an organization that supports our wounded military veterans returning from active duty. And they do so with dogs. Freedomdogs.org started out as a pilot program... ( added 2 years 323 days ago.)

Tick Season is Here: How to Keep Your Dog Healthy and Tick-Free - Danny Davids(38)
With summer nearly upon us, more and more people will be taking to the great outdoors. Many of them will be bringing their dogs along with them. Unfortunately, when domesticated pets and wild nature meet, sometimes the results can be serious. Ticks are a major cause of disease among dogs.... ( added 3 years 9 days ago.)

A Few Reciprocal Quotes For Man's Best Friend - Joel Hendon(99)
Some people don't like dogs. I can't imagine that. I even love mean dogs...far less than a good one but nevertheless, I just know that the mean one was raised and/or trained wrong. I've always said they are a perfect example of what we should be and I think God gave them to us to teach us that.... ( added 3 years 15 days ago.)

Bolt - The Animated Movie - White Shepherd Dogs and My Pup - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
We don't often go to the movie theatre - it just seems that Saturday mornings - our best time to go - are usually taken with other things. So, with great excitement, I waited for the animated feature Bolt to be released to DVD. The reason I wanted to see the movie so badly is my pup, RiCA, is a... ( added 3 years 54 days ago.)

Chicken Jerky-type Dog Treats Make Dogs Sick? FDA Says Don't Give to Dogs - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
The FDA is investigating reports of dog illness and death after consuming chicken jerky dog treats. In a report dated Nov. 18, 2011, the FDA states there has been an increase of reports by vets and dog owners in which illness or death occured after a pup ingested chicken jerky treats imported... ( added 97 days ago.)

How to Keep Your Dog Healthy and Safe in Cold, Snowy Weather - Lorrie Davids(686) Blue Star
We tend to think because Fido has a fur coat, he is ready for the fiercest storm and can handle frigid temps and snow with no extra care. We see snow dogs in blizzard conditions on television and think our pups can handle anything, never knowing what care is given behind the camera. The truth is... ( added 186 days 7 hours ago.)

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