Archive for April, 2008

by Lindsay Stordahl on April 30th, 2008
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About a month and a half ago, I challenged myself and others to walk our dogs every day for 30 days. Thirty days is a reasonable amount of time to realistically do something every day. After those 30 days, it is easy for whatever I’m doing to become a habit. It’s a nice way to make a change. So, I have come up with a new challenge, to bring ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on April 30th, 2008
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My mutt had quite the fascination with squirrels today. He was walking just fine off leash at my side (because he was tired from wearing his dog backpack on a 3-mile run). But he bolted after a squirrel two times at the park. I had to put his leash back on and walk purposely ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on April 29th, 2008
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I recommend electric fences and will have one for my dog as soon as I have my own yard. However, electric fences are not for everyone, so I want to point out a few things to keep in mind before installing one. Based on comments from yesterday’s post, I know some people don’t like them. Here are some reasons why: 1. They allow a dog too much freedom. If you are going to have an electric fence, your dog wi ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on April 28th, 2008
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I can’t say enough good things about the electric fence or invisible fence for dogs. An electric fence is simply an underground wire that circles the area where your dog is allowed. The dog wears an e-collar that beeps once he is a few feet from the boundaries. The beep reminds the dog to turn around and stay within the boundaries, or he will receive a vibration from the collar. While the dog learns where the ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on April 27th, 2008
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  Check out this chick, Nellie McKay. She even promotes homeless dog adoption. ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on April 26th, 2008
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by Lindsay Stordahl on April 25th, 2008
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…………………………………………………………………….. I can’t say why I love animals. When I sit down at my desk to write a blog post, my mutt Ace rests at my feet, patiently waiting for a walk. My cat Scout is usually in the room too, perched on the file cabinet staring at me or n ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on April 24th, 2008
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My mutt was walking off leash at the park with me last week. The back of the park borders some backyards, which is where we were walking when a ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on April 23rd, 2008
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It is natural for dogs to love food and to scarf anything down in a matter of minutes. Recently, my dog Ace began showing less and less interest in his food. If your dog is the same way, don’t switch her food or add extra goodies to her meals. If your daughter doesn’t eat her vegetables, you don’t give her ice cream, do you? These simple ideas work: 1. Make sure your dog is not sick. If a dog won ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on April 22nd, 2008
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The German shepherd is one of my favorite breeds. Although I’ve never had the opportunity to own one, I hope to some day. They are one of the smartest breeds, bred originally in Germany to be sheep herders and police dogs. The reason I don’t own a shepherd yet is because of their intelligence. This dog really needs a job to do, and I would feel guilty leaving a German shepherd home all day. It needs a lot ...