February 2008
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By Lindsay Stordahl on February 29, 2008
A dog backpack is worth buying. For around $80, there are several brands and styles. I went with the Ruff Wear dog backpack, but there are plenty of other brands out there to choose from. I like Ruff Wear’s gear because it seems to favor usefulness and durability over style. But I also liked the [...]
Posted in Dog exercise, Dog products |
By Lindsay Stordahl on February 28, 2008
I see pet ownership as a lifelong commitment to the animal. I can’t imagine giving up my mutt, or my cat. I believe it is my responsibility to care for them and make sure they are happy. But, what if I can’t make them happy? Would it really be so terrible to find them new [...]
Posted in Dog adoption |
By Lindsay Stordahl on February 27, 2008
Whenever I leave town, I ask myself who is going to take care of my mutt Ace. Friends and family are a good option, but only if they are reliable enough and they actually want to take my dog for a week. I don’t want to ruin a good relationship by burdening someone with my [...]
Posted in Boarding/pet sitting/daycare |
By Lindsay Stordahl on February 26, 2008
A prong pinch collar will make training and walking your dog a much more pleasant experience. If these collars are used properly, they will help you train your dog to walk nicely on a leash in all situations. These collars are not cruel or painful. Many trainers encourage them. My mutt is much better off [...]
Posted in Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on February 24, 2008
One of the best things you can do to prevent your dog’s behavior problems is buy a kennel. Although I wish my mutt never had to go in his kennel, he still spends a fair amount of time there. This was most important when I first adopted him and did not know his personality or [...]
Posted in Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on February 22, 2008
If you want a realistic approach to choosing, training and living with dogs, “Katz on Dogs” by Jon Katz is a good book to start with. It’s perfect for someone thinking of getting a dog, a first-time dog owner or someone like me who has lived with dogs all of her life. I read it [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Reviews | Tagged Jon Katz |
By Lindsay Stordahl on February 13, 2008
My mutt is not perfect, even though he has a perfect owner. OK, I guess if I were truly perfect, my mutt would be perfect too. Unfortunately, he’s not. Here are, in my opinion, some of the most annoying dog behaviors. I’m not including biting, mauling and attacking people in this list. I think that [...]
Posted in Dog behavior |
By Lindsay Stordahl on February 6, 2008
One difference between dogs and humans is dogs live in the present. I am always worrying about the past or the future, but my mutt is worried about what is happening at that very moment, whether it’s getting his head scratched or chewing on a bone. I often find myself stressed out because no matter [...]
Posted in Dog behavior | Tagged Ace |
