Sunday, January 24th, 2010 by Susie
If only my beagle Oliver could read or watch tv. If that were possible, he would be howling about the cool web channel I discovered called Petopia.tv. The Web TV show was founded by two former broadcast journalists from San Diego who truly understand the importance of the human-animal bond. Petopia.tv is dedicated to pets and the people who love them and is meant to provide a place for pet lovers to connect. The site covers a wide variety of topics; pets in need of rescue, pet friendly spots, pet nutrition, ask a trainer questions, and so on. Send in your story ideas, favorite pet pictures or videos to have your fur baby get featured as “pet of the week”. You should also check out their bark blog for other great pet related topics and tips of the week.
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 by Meesh
Feeding your pup is the perfect time to work on the pack dynamic and reinforce positive behavior. Here are some tips from Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, to make mealtime not only about providing sustenance, but also a time to help your dog become happier and more balanced. It’s important to make your pup work… in [...]
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 by Meesh
Training your furry friend should be a fun and happy experience for both of you. We want our best buddy to enjoy being with us as much as we enjoy being with them. Positive reinforcement dog training is a friendly, non-punitive method of teaching your dog to perform behaviors by using treats or other positive [...]
Thursday, August 20th, 2009 by Meesh
Everyone knows that potty-training our pup is no easy task. With a little help from Poochie-Bells and their proven training method, teaching your pet to “ring the bells” when she needs to go outside can actually be fun. The system is based on Ivan Pavlov’s ideology and even has a 95% success rate. By ringing the [...]
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 by Meesh
A great way to beat the summer heat for people and the pets we love, is to cool off in the pool. If this is an option for you and your pooch, there’s a few important things to know so you can both enjoy your time in the water.
Pool safety issues for pets are the [...]
Friday, August 7th, 2009 by Meesh
Watching a dog chase its tail can be entertaining, but if your furry friend practices this behavior often, it’s important to take the necessary steps to stop this habit before it becomes obsessive. The sooner you catch the behavior when it starts, the faster your dog will learn not to do it.
The first step is [...]
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 by Susie
Most of us that love our fur babies have a few books in our libraries dedicated to the dogworld. This new book called Speaking for Spot by Dr. Nancy Fay teaches dog lovers how to navigate the sometimes overwhelming, confusing, and expensive world of veterinary medicine.
Questions like, “How will I be able to afford my dog’s health [...]
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 by Meesh
I can’t tell you how many times I thought my furry friend had run out of sight, only to find her a few feet away, digging like she there’s a chance she could get to China. I was curious to find out why Bella was compelled to dig… and dig… and dig. I did a little [...]
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 by Meesh
The 4th of July is almost here… it’s sure to be a weekend filled with fun, family, friends and FIREWORKS! So what does that mean for you and your furry friend? A dog’s hearing is 10 times more sensitive than a human’s. This means that often fireworks cause pets anxiety, stress and even fear. The [...]
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 by Meesh
Okay, so it’s probably not too hard to imagine your furry friend running up to give you you the standard, wet kiss to welcome you home. Since dogs can’t chew gum, there’s a great alternative… KissAble Doggie Dental Hygeine products. They’re great for man’s best friend and humans love it, too. According to the American Veterinary Dental [...]
