Robo-Pups
For those who want a dog without the dog food bills and curbing, perhaps this is the answer. But then again, if the dog robot breaks down, we suspect the IT bill might by higher than a vet bill. For more details: http://bit.ly/Lp9dKn
Pupulation Explosion
There are now more than twice as many pets as children in Japan, with a majority of those pets being dogs. Hmmmmm, that means they could probably use more dog beds. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00sw2v6
An Orca’s Best Friend
Meet Tucker, a dog trained to sniff out pods of Orca in the ocean to help scientists study their health. His incredible nose makes tracking the animals and evaluating stresses on their habitat easier for researchers. http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/06/12071751-dog-gets-starring-role-in-study-on-what-stresses-killer-whales?lite
Dog Years
Popular belief has it that every dog year equals 7 human ones, but leave it to the wise Heloise to correct the equation. Check out her more accurate formula at the link below, and, depending on your new calculation of your own dog’s age, get ready to throw a sweet sixteen for your 1.5 year [...]
A New Breed of Reality Show
Tonight is the premiere of Dogs In The City, a reality show focused on urban hounds in need of a little behavioral therapy. The show host is a comedian as well as a dog coach, so expect less whispering and more wise-cracking than a typical dog TV show. All of us at Microdry will be [...]
Buddy at the Beach
Like almost everyone else in the New York area this past Memorial Day weekend, Microdry Pet’s top dog Buddy got packing for the shore. In addition to his Memory Foam HD™ Pet Mat, Buddy always packs his Memory Foam HD™ Lounge Pillow. Yes, it’s designed for humans, but clearly it’s just as comfortable for canines!
Couch Surfing for Canines
Give your dog a vacation while you’re on vacation with DogVacay.com, a new site that matches up pups with people in your area who are willing and able to host them in their homes while you’re on the road. It’s a great alternative to kennels and a fun way to meet fellow dog-o-philes in your [...]
Letter from a Furry Fan
Deer Microdry, Thanks to u, i haz the best sleeps ever. My bed is soft, cushie and big enuf for me and a bone. My humanz are happee 2, cuz now i never sleep on the couch anymore—it’s 2 hard. Enclozed is a foto of me sleeping on my bed and smiling cuz I am [...]
Thinking Like A Dog
Dogs can be trained to jump through hoops and even parachute out of airplanes. But it wasn’t until recently that a scientist thought to train them to sit still in an fMRI scanner. For the first time, two researchers have captured the activity of a dog’s brain without sedation. The findings–based on communicating with the [...]
A fun quote about the nature of dogs that syncs up well with our economic times too. If only dogs paid! This quip comes from a Philadelphia journalist, ad man and humorist who, according to one bio, wrote more than 35,000 paragraphs, epigrams, anecdotes, gag lines and definitions over the course of his career during [...]
Cat Attack!
Seems cats are loving Microdry dog beds as much as dogs and taking over whenever opportunity arises. While this makes the humans at Microdry happy, our four-legged co-workers have mixed felines, er-ah, feelings. Afterall, cats get all the other furniture in a home to sit on. But the fact that many cats choose our gear [...]
Tale of a Tail
A nice Monday read—a reflection on how an owner communicates with his dog, trading words for wags. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-dogs-tail-as-emotional-barometer/2012/04/29/gIQAtWTAqT_story.html?tid=pm_local_pop
Dog Takes Off at the Airport
On foot first, then later by wing. Yesterday, a 14 month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback broke out of her kennel and onto the landing strips, bringing air traffic to a halt for 20 minutes before she could be caught and returned to her flight. You’d think with a name like Byrdie, she’d be more eager to fly. [...]
This famous phrase from the hit comedy TV show Cheers is more about humans, but if dogs could understand it they’d laugh too.
Introducing our new series of quotes about dogs. We’ll run a new witty bit about life with our four-legged friends roughly (ruffly) every week. This quote is interesting because so many personalities have adapted it. In particular some famous women like lawyer Gloria Allred have edited it to reference “men” rather than “people.”
Best In TV Shows
A new network featuring daytime programming specifically created to entertain dogs is preparing to go national. All footage is shot at dog’s eye view and features imagery that evidently appeal to the four-legged kind. Early feedback suggests that dogs who are home alone all day enjoy the network as do some cats. http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/lifestyle/2012/04/18/dog-channel-dogtv-vies-for-canine-viewers/
Tails on Trails
For those of you considering hiking with your hound by your side, here are some tips from renowned outdoors-woman Ceiridwen Terrill on what to bring and how to carry it as well as how to train your pup for longer hikes and even camping trips. If you are going for an overnight outdoor experience, remember [...]
Dogs on Deck
As the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic draws closer, the media is full of stories about the people aboard the ship. But a museum in Chester, PA has created an exhibit focused on the 12 dogs aboard the ill-fated cruise liner. http://itineraries.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/11/11126072-remembering-the-12-dogs-aboard-the-titanic?lite
A short interview with a tall dog
George, the world’s tallest dog according to Guinness Book of World Records, is finally about to tell all in a memoir written by his master. Read a few interesting facts about this Greatest Dane here: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/doggone-big-interview-george-world-largest-dog-article-1.1057994?localLinksEnabled=false
Good Deed Dogs
Any dog that’s ever envied a Boy Scout’s badges or a Girl Scout’s sash now has their chance to earn that regalia as part of the fast-growing Dog Scouts of America. With more than 38 troops aournd the country and growing, you and your pooch can join in an earn badges for obedience, high-jumping, game-hunting [...]
Can Dogs Catch Yawns Too?
When one person yawns, most of the people around them will yawn too. But what about dogs? Can they catch our yawns? A wry essay looks at some studies on the topic. We think if your dog is yawning, it clearly needs a more comfortable spot to sleep. http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/03/can-dogs-catch-yawns-from-humans/255256/
When Baby Makes Four
Pet owners who are expecting a baby need to prepare their dogs for the new arrival too. While low key dogs generally adjust well, excitable dogs can get jealous if they’re not prepared. Check out these ideas for “baby-proofing” a pup: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120328/FEATURES01/203280311/Babyproof-your-dog-Start-preparing-pets-before-a-newborn-comes-home
Spring Cleaning Your Pup
With warmer weather in the air, the American Kennel Association has released a check-list of helpful tips for getting back outdoors with your dog. In particular, it’s important to keep your dog’s coat and paws clean and dry , especially in those parts of the nation prone to April showers and the unofficial 5th season [...]
Pack Your Pooch
And hit the road for a great getaway. More hotels and resorts are offering pet-friendly quarters and packages, so you can bring your pup with you and skip the kennel. Just don’t forget to pack your Microdry memory foam crate mat, bone mat or bed, plus microfiber blanket to assure that your dog is as [...]
