September 2010
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By Lindsay Stordahl on September 30, 2010
Note: This is a guest post from my mom Nancy who recently started a breast cancer blog called Nancy’s Point. She also writes about her dogs Elsie and Sophie. I envy the optimism of my dogs as they greet each new day. I know many would say I imagine it, but it seems to me [...]
Posted in Dog behavior | Tagged Elsie, Sophie |
By Lindsay Stordahl on September 26, 2010
Ace is a door-barger. He doesn’t go anywhere once he’s out the door (usually), but he will very rudely push or pull his way through. Ace is very good at sitting and staying at doors with me because we’ve practiced thousands of times. The problem is, he pushes past other people who walk out the [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training | Tagged Ace, Morgan |
By Lindsay Stordahl on September 19, 2010
Because we don’t have quite enough black dog hair in our carpets, Ace and I have been hanging out with rescue dog Morgan this weekend. Check out some photos of him below – he’s a gorgeous retriever mixed with possibly Newfoundland. Morgan is taller than Ace with twice the energy, but he reminds me so [...]
Posted in Dog adoption, Dog behavior, Dog exercise, Dog training | Tagged Morgan |
By Lindsay Stordahl on September 16, 2010
Note: This is a guest post by pet owner JR Banks who loves to help other pet owners. JR also has a blog where he posts dog insurance reviews. Although I haven’t made the switch myself, I recommend you feed your pets a raw diet because of the health benefits. Pre-prepared raw meals are available from companies [...]
Posted in Dog food, Dog health |
By Lindsay Stordahl on September 8, 2010
Anyone who appreciates quality journalism should own a copy of “The Lost Dogs.” Anyone involved in dog rescue, dog training or dog rehabilitation should also own a copy, as should any true dog lover. “The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick’s dogs and their tale of rescue and redemption” by Jim Gorant is a book you are [...]
Posted in Dog adoption, Dog behavior, Reviews |
By Lindsay Stordahl on September 4, 2010
Dog handlers fail to correct their dogs with the right timing and intensity. They say “No!” with the wrong tone of voice (not seriously enough, or too aggressively). People yank on choke collars, grasp tight leashes and scream out reprimands as the dog tunes them out. I walked by one woman who had a leash-aggressive [...]
Posted in Cats, Dog behavior, Dog training | Tagged Ace, Beamer |
