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 ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 6th, 2009
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I never put too much emphasis on a dog’s breed. That’s one reason why I love mutts. I try not to judge a dog by his breed or mix of breeds but on his individuality. At the same time, so much about a dog is influenced by his breeding, intentional or not. I have never seen a dog with as much retrieving instinct as my mutt Ace. He will retrieve anything – cardboard boxes, candy bar wrappers, hair ties, small trees ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 4th, 2009
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Note: This is a guest post from Dog Fence DIY, a website that helps owners install their own underground dog fence and train the dogs on the system. Have you ever noticed your dog doing something that you never taught it to do, but that it did so naturally and with such focus that it made you stop and smile? Perhaps you saw your Labrador fetching something you threw away, a border collie nudging a small child as if ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on August 2nd, 2009
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To see your outdoor dog photos published on That Mutt, send an email to Lindsay@thatmutt.com with Outdoor Dog Photos as the subject. Thanks to everyone who has submitted photos! Above is Stewie the 6-year-old Jack Russell terrier during a NADAC trial in May. He has competed in agility since he was 18 months old. Make sure to check out his dog agility blog. Here are the other most recent outdoor dog photo submissions ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on July 31st, 2009
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I didn’t see my mutt Ace for more than two weeks while I traveled across North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and California last month. Ace got to stay with my parents in Wisconsin. I missed Ace terribly. But did he miss me? Nope. One mistake people make is to project human emotions to their dogs. It’s easy to do. I admit it made me feel better to believe Ace and my cats missed me. In reality, they p ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on July 7th, 2009
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It’s not fair that dogs and cats are so highly valued, yet a pig, chicken or cow must suffer her entire life. I am not asking you to become a vegetarian or to support any animal rights organizations. I am asking you to question your values because if you are reading this blog you love animals. There is something wrong with the way the United States raises animals for food. Too many people choose to look the other w ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on July 5th, 2009
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I went through some of my old posts and decided to highlight some of my favorite dog training blog posts. Best dog training blog posts 1. Kennel train your dog to prevent behavioral issues 2. How to teach your dog the touch command 3. How to stop your dog from barking in the car 4. Stop your dog from barking at bikes 5. How to stop your dog from barking at the door 6. How to teach your dog to heel 7. Teach your dog ...