Archive for January, 2009

by Lindsay Stordahl on January 31st, 2009
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Whether or not dogs and cats can get along depends entirely on the human. The human needs to be in control of the situation, and that means in control of the cat, too. Although some dog-cat combos will need supervision at all times, most dogs and cats can get along if rules are enforced. My cats do not like dogs, not at all. But they are good sports and tolerate all the dogs I bring into our home, which tends to be a ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 27th, 2009
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If you have to ask whether or not your dog is getting enough exercise, the answer is no, he is not. Most of us realize and admit our dogs don’t get enough exercise, not even close. We accept that and live with the consequences. That is, we live with hyper, anxious, bored, loud, whining, obnoxious, territorial and unruly dogs. We’re OK with that, we settle for it. Plus, if we aren’t getting enough ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 25th, 2009
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Pet food companies in the United States cannot use horse meat, according to the Equine Protection Network, which is a group dedicated to making a difference for abused, neglected and slaughter-bound horses. The main reason for this is because U.S. companies make more profit by selling it to countries where people eat the meat. This does not stop horse meat from making its way back into the United States as an ̶ ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 22nd, 2009
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People have been asking me about what’s involved with volunteering at an animal shelter and how to get started. There are so many ways to volunteer with animals. Walking shelter dogs, fostering a homeless dog or fostering a future service dog are just a few examples. And the reasons to volunteer are obvious. You will improve the lives of dogs and cats just by spending time with them. You will save lives, and ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 20th, 2009
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Note: If you have a mixed-breed dog you’d like to see featured on my site, send information and photos to Lindsay@thatmutt.com. The first featured mutt is Sebastian, a dalmatian/springer spaniel mix owned by Sabrina Packard in Orrington, Maine. Here’s what Sabrina had to say about her mutt: We were blessed with a pup four years ago. Our dog is a perfect match of English springer spaniel and dalmatian. H ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 17th, 2009
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This pitbull got adopted! Congratulations Vixen! We wish you the best luck with your new family. We’ll miss you! It’s worth it to foster a dog. There are many reasons to foster a dog, but one reason I failed to mention is the most rewarding part of all: You get to see that dog find a new home. Vixen absolutely loved her new family from the moment she met them. She was a different dog, and right away, I ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 16th, 2009
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Ty Brown over at Dog Behavior Online now hosts his own radio show on Voice America. The first show of “Ty the Dog Guy” airs online today at 5 p.m. CST. It will be about housebreaking a dog fast. He will share tips to help housebreak a dog at any age. The training style Ty uses is successful because he establishes himself as a leader with the dogs he works with. I expect his show to offer useful informati ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 14th, 2009
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It’s been interesting living with a dominant pitbull. I’m used to my mutt Ace – a.k.a. the boy who pees like a girl and lets cats corner him. I always stress how important it is for me to be a leader to Ace, but it’s even more important to be a leader to Vixen, our foster dog. In the last two weeks, Vixen and Ace have gotten into some minor scuffles. That’s to be expected. Vixen was st ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 11th, 2009
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We have to remember dogs are dogs, and we love them because they are dogs. Don’t mistake your dog’s thoughts and emotions for human experiences. Dogs and cats are very simple minded. We give our dogs way too much credit as far as intelligence. That goes right along with how we humanize our pets, thinking they understand our conversations or that they can connect two separate ideas. In most cases, they c ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 9th, 2009
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I encourage many people to foster adoptable dogs, but it isn’t for everyone. Last year I made the mistake of fostering a pitbull I wasn’t prepared to handle. I was gone too often and she couldn’t be left alone. Even if you are a dog lover with good intentions, remember that most dogs in rescue programs are there for a reason. They all have issues in some form or another, and there is always some risk involve ...
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