by Lindsay Stordahl on January 17th, 2010
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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 or regulat ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 11th, 2010
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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 to have so much information all in one spot. Although I wi ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 8th, 2010
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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 my hands and easy to grip. The only downside about leather leashes ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 7th, 2010
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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, bored, anxious dogs across the country because they have not gotten the challenges they ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 4th, 2010
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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 that isn’t always the case. The people reading this are responsible dog owner ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 2nd, 2010
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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 better job of keeping you updated on what I’m reading. The current books I’ve started include A Member of the ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 27th, 2009
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Well, actually, my dog will eat anything. He has been off prednisone for a year, but the “side effect” of “hunger” never went away. The only time Ace isn’t interested in food is when we travel. There is too much going on, and he doesn’t want to take the time to eat. God forbid he misses out on someone walking from one room to another. So, what do I do when Ace won’t eat? I gi ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 23rd, 2009
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12/26/09 edit: Jori was found and seems to be doing OK. A tan Chihuahua mix named Jori has been missing in Fargo since Sunday night (Dec. 19). He is a rescue with 4 Luv of Dog and has been spotted multiple times near the Buena Vista Trailer court on El Tora Boulevard and 42nd Street. Tori was hit by a car and is a scared little guy. No one has been able to catch him. Help if you can! Please see the rescue’s Fa ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 22nd, 2009
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Dogs’ needs are often overlooked during holiday road trips, so I thought I’d list a few reminders if your dog is lucky enough to come along. Dogs are usually extra naughty when visiting somewhere new, right? 1. Hide the chocolate from your dog. When the car is stuffed with goodies, keep all the tempting presents in the trunk if your dog will be alone in the car. Wrapping paper and boxes will not stop a ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 20th, 2009
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Note: It’s interesting how many people tell me my dog is too thin. Ace is at his ideal weight, but people are used to looking at fat dogs. The following is a guest post by Matt Papa, a postdoctoral fellow at Washington University School of Medicine. Matt’s medical research includes ways in which the human-animal bond can help dogs and their owners maintain a healthy weight. As people around the world str ...