January 2010
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By Lindsay Stordahl on January 26, 2010
In 2007 a pitbull mix waited at a high-kill gassing shelter in the state of Georgia. She was fortunate enough to be rescued and transported to Fargo, N.D., but spent two years living in boarding facilities because no one would foster or adopt her. This is the story of Georgia, a “lucky” dog who now sleeps under [...]
Posted in Dog adoption | Tagged 4 Luv of Dog Rescue, Georgia |
By Lindsay Stordahl on January 24, 2010
I don’t worry about my mutt Ace whenever a dog I’m fostering gets adopted. If anything, he lets out a huge sigh of relief because most of the time the foster dog has been stressful for us both! Ace usually crashes for a day or two once a foster dog leaves us, not because he’s [...]
Posted in Dog adoption, Dog behavior | Tagged Ace, Sammi |
By Lindsay Stordahl on January 17, 2010
The Fargo City Commission unanimously voted to update our city’s dog and cat ordinance to put stricter punishments and responsibilities on the owners of ”dangerous” dogs or “potentially dangerous” dogs. Thankfully, this ordinance will not include breed specific regulations or bans on certain breeds of dogs. Instead, it will hold all dog owners to the same standards. Banning [...]
Posted in Animal humane issues, Dog behavior, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on January 11, 2010
Browse through the articles on PetCareEducation.com, and you will find concise information about how to take care of a dog. Not only that, but you will find valuable information about care for cats, hamsters, birds and fish. Dog care topics on PetCareEducation.com range from dog training to dog nutrition to caring for a specific breed. It’s convenient [...]
Posted in Reviews |
By Lindsay Stordahl on January 8, 2010
Ace and I recently tested a free sample of a nylon leash and collar made by Zobo Pet Products. Zobo’s nylon leashes are designed for style, comfort and durability. I was excited to try out a cute leash that might actually be practical. My favorite leash for all purposes is the classic, 6-foot leather dog leash. Leather is durable, easy on [...]
Posted in Dog products, Reviews |
By Lindsay Stordahl on January 7, 2010
If it’s so cold you are tempted to skip your daily walk, then practice some obedience indoors with your dog instead. This change to the routine might actually leave your dog more tired than usual. It’s abnormally cold pretty much everywhere in the United States today, and I’m guessing there are a lot of excited, [...]
Posted in Dog exercise, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on January 4, 2010
Off-leash dogs approach me more and more often while I’m out running. Two large mutts ran at me when their owner wasn’t paying attention. The next day a border collie charged because his owner had no control. The same afternoon a pitbull followed me for three miles. All of these dogs got back to their owners safely, but [...]
Posted in Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on January 2, 2010
I am always reading at least one book, but I don’t have time to review or mention all the dog-related books I read. Of course, some are not worth mentioning and some I don’t bother to finish. In case anyone is interested in reading the same books or voicing an opinion, I plan to do a [...]
Posted in Reviews |
