March 2008
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By Lindsay Stordahl on March 31, 2008
Some people and organizations are against breeding dogs. Breeders are often criticized for contributing to the pet population problem. I’m curious about whether or not these same people ever consider the human population problem. Why is it unreasonable to buy a puppy from a breeder or pet shop, yet it’s reasonable to want to have [...]
Posted in Animal humane issues, Dog adoption |
By Lindsay Stordahl on March 30, 2008
Saturday was day 18 of my 30-day challenge to walk Ace every day. He has been doing a lot better this week. I have been walking him for about 10 minutes, then he runs off-leash before walking 10 more minutes. I use bits of cheese as a reward for good heeling. He has been sitting [...]
Posted in Dog exercise |
By Lindsay Stordahl on March 29, 2008
During slaughter, some cows remain fully conscious throughout the whole killing process, according to PETA. First they are shot in the head with a bolt gun, next they are hung by their legs, their throats are cut, and finally they are skinned. According to the Washington Post, one slaughterhouse worker said the cows “die piece by [...]
Posted in Animal humane issues | Tagged PETA |
By Lindsay Stordahl on March 28, 2008
People are either for or against dog breeding. Some only buy dogs from breeders, while others only adopt from rescues or shelters. It’s the same way with cars. Some people always buy new cars and others always buy used. Here are some reasons why adopting a homeless animal is a good choice. Next week, I [...]
Posted in Dog adoption |
By Lindsay Stordahl on March 27, 2008
The money I spend on my pets can really add up. Because of this, I keep track of what I spend on them each month and make sure to buy only what they need. Trust me, they do not know the difference, and they are still spoiled. Below are some tips for saving money on dog [...]
Posted in Dog food, Dog health, Dog products |
By Lindsay Stordahl on March 26, 2008
My mutt has done his fair share of traveling in the last year. That means he has spent plenty of time in the car. Here are some tips for taking road trips with your dog. 1. Train your dog to exit the car on your terms. All dogs are excited to travel and get out of the car [...]
Posted in Traveling with your dog |
By Lindsay Stordahl on March 24, 2008
My boyfriend Josh, my mutt Ace and I just returned from a backpacking trip in western North Dakota. I thought I’d post some photos instead of trying to explain the beautiful scenery. If you ever get a chance, visit Teddy Roosevelt National Park. We didn’t see anyone else in the park! [...]
Posted in Dog exercise, Memoirs |
By Lindsay Stordahl on March 24, 2008
One of the great things about owning a dog is taking him places. Of course, there are times when it’s nice to take a vacation away from our pets, but in general, I think it’s great to bring them. My boyfriend Josh, my mutt Ace and I left bright and early yesterday for a backpacking [...]
Posted in Dog exercise, Dog products |
By Lindsay Stordahl on March 22, 2008
I heard that to become a leading expert in any topic, all you have to do is read about it for an hour every day. Well, this is a lot easier than it sounds, but think about it. Anyone can say they are an expert in anything. I could tell you I’m an expert snowboarder [...]
Posted in Random |
By Lindsay Stordahl on March 20, 2008
It does not surprise me that some dogs actually injure themselves from wagging their tail too hard. During my days working at a boarding kennel, a few dogs did this. A great dane named Simon actually came in with a pre-wrapped tail every time, just to prevent him from hurting his tail in advance. We called it happy [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog health |
