Archive for August, 2009

by Lindsay Stordahl on August 30th, 2009
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Well I can add a new obsession to Ace’s list – golf balls. Nothing frustrates me more than when my dog is so focused on a ball that he won’t respond to the most basic commands like come, heel, sit. So last week while Josh was hitting golf balls in the back yard (we’re fortunate to live along a large field), I took Ace out with us for a serious on-leash training session. I always tell people to work with the p ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 27th, 2009
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Volunteers participating in the 19th annual FM Humane Society Paws walk are now collecting donations for the Fargo humane society. Money raised will help care for the animals that stay at the humane society until they find forever homes. A 15-minute fun walk is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Sept. 12 at the main shelter in Lindenwood Park (1701 Fifth St. S., Fargo) for all volunteers and their pets. Donations will be coll ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 25th, 2009
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Housetraining a puppy is one of the main concerns of new dog owners and one of the very first things we teach our dogs. A pup will have very few accidents and can be fully housetrained within a few weeks if trained correctly. If trained incorrectly, we make the housetraining process last months or years. In the worst cases, we unintentionally train our dogs to pee in the house, in their kennels or even on themselves. ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 22nd, 2009
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Note: This is a guest post by Kate Jurras. Kate maintains the blog Dog City! which features many photos of dogs she encounters on her walks. Every decade or so criminals get their hands on a particular breed for fame, money or status (all the wrong reasons to own a dog) and tarnish the image of the breed. Dog whisperer Cesar Millan writes on his website, “in the ’70s they blamed Dobermans, in the ’8 ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 19th, 2009
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A dog does not have to be abused or traumatized by kids in order to be afraid of them. It could be that the dog simply has not been around kids enough and therefore sees them as loud, unpredictable and confusing. It’s always a good idea to socialize your dog by introducing her to as many different places, people, animals, noises and experiences as possible. If a dog is fearful of children, chances are she has not b ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 17th, 2009
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One of the ways I help rescue dogs is to bring them to adoption events. Sometimes some of the more “challenging” dogs do not get out enough, and that makes them even less likely to be adopted because they are not out in front of people. At adoption events, the dogs generally sell themselves as potential owners meet all the different dogs. Something about one dog will catch the attention of the right person, and I ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 14th, 2009
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My tip for the day: Throw away the puppy pads and train your dog to pee outside. Puppy pads create an extra, unnecessary step in housebreaking. If the ultimate goal is to get your dog to pee outside, then why do people insist on training the dog to pee inside? No wonder so many small dogs are confused about where to go to the bathroom. Newspapers are a bad idea. Puppy pads are a bad idea. Fake indoor grass for dogs i ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 12th, 2009
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My mutt Ace and I tested the WalkyDog dog bike leash from The Dog Outdoors. This dog bike leash is great for the right human and dog pair, especially if you have an active dog that can’t seem to get enough exercise. When I say “hands free bike leash” or “bike leash for dogs,” I am referring to the WalkyDog bike leash. I have not tested other brands of bike leashes such as the Springer bike leash or the K-9 ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 10th, 2009
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I’ve seen too many rescue dogs adopted and then returned a month or two later. People are eager to adopt a “rescue” dog but then realize they have taken on more than they can handle. Perhaps part of the problem starts with the rescue organizations themselves for adopting out the “problem” dogs too eagerly. When a dog has been in a shelter or foster home for a year, it’s easy to adopt her out to the first ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 8th, 2009
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I thought I’d draw your attention to some of the dog events going on this month in Fargo. I can’t keep track of everything on my own, so if you know of any events that should be added to this list, let me know! Furry Friends Pet Walk fundraiser for Adopt-A-Pet When: 5:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Courts Plus Fitness Center (3491 University Dr. S.) The cost for this event is $10. Bring your dog and get free ...
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