December 2008
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By Lindsay Stordahl on December 17, 2008
I’m trying to develop a habit of complimenting people on their dogs’ behavior. Not their appearance, size or breed, but their behavior. Like with everything else, people are much more likely to compliment or criticize a dog’s appearance rather than her behavior. Just take a Staffordshire terrier to the dog park and watch people back [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on December 15, 2008
Sasha the shepherd mix would really like to find a home in 2009. 11/26/11 update: Sasha has been adopted! Perhaps you are looking for a dog to adopt after the holidays. Sasha is a unique dog waiting for that perfect person, and maybe you are the one. Just look at how cute she is, a [...]
Posted in Dog adoption | Tagged 4 Luv of Dog Rescue, Sasha |
By Lindsay Stordahl on December 14, 2008
After surveying the scene at the front door … … the back door … … and the garage door … … Ace came to the conclusion that it sucks being a North Dakota dog on Prednisone in the winter, and that indoor grass for dogs doesn’t sound like such a bad idea after all.
Posted in Random |
By Lindsay Stordahl on December 14, 2008
We are currently in a blizzard. The wind chill temp is -38 degrees (2 p.m. update, -42 degrees) right now in Fargo, and no driving is advised for the entire state of North Dakota. Ace and I ventured outside for about five minutes before we decided to go back in. He was not happy he [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on December 12, 2008
“She’s so cute, she carries that toy around like it’s her puppy.” “I know, she even growls when I try to take it. So cute!” “Aww … she’s protecting it. If I try to put it away, she sits and cries for her baby. Haha!” Have you ever caught yourself saying something like this? I [...]
Posted in Dog behavior |
By Lindsay Stordahl on December 10, 2008
Even older dogs will cry or bark all day when they are in their kennels in certain situations. The key to solving this problem is to put your dog in her kennel at random times so she gets used to staying there whenever you decide. If you want your dog to nap in her kennel [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on December 9, 2008
I do not brush my dog’s teeth. Does that make me a bad pet owner? I don’t know. I am borderline obsessive about my dog, but I have never considered brushing his teeth until a few days ago when a friend of mine told me how bad her dog’s teeth had gotten. I used to [...]
Posted in Dog health |
By Lindsay Stordahl on December 7, 2008
My mutt Ace drives me crazy if he hasn’t had enough physical and mental exercise. He needs to run around and play, but he also needs work to do. Mental challenges help him get rid of pent-up energy, fight boredom and leave him tired! Different breeds need different jobs, so here are some ideas to [...]
Posted in Dog exercise, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on December 5, 2008
One of my goals for this loose-leash walking challenge was to be able to take my dog out in all situations without a pinch collar or Gentle Leader and have him under control. To me, under control means Ace is not pulling, whining, choking himself or fixating on another dog or person. Before this challenge, [...]
Posted in Dog exercise, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on December 4, 2008
Note: This is a guest post from Apryl DeLancey who writes the blog “Women Like Sports.” Gus is a big dog. His breed is large but he’s got a few extra pounds and is somewhere around 120 pounds. Gus was at the Norco, Calif., shelter for somewhere in the neighborhood of two years. The poor [...]
Posted in Dog exercise, Dog food, Dog health |
