Woofs on Waves
Being a city dog, Buddy is more into skateboarding, but he could appreciate those of his fellow canines who took to the waves off of San Diego this past weekend as part of the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Contest. Surf Dogs In Action
Toy of the Week-Air Kong Squeaker Football
Buddy’s new favorite toy looks like the love child of a tennis ball and football. Easy to throw and easy for a dog to get a good grip on, the Air Kong squeaks every time a dog catches or bites it.
The Emotional Life of Dogs
Buddy found this article that offers up some fun facts about dog behavior. His favorite one was about how most dogs think their name is “no” because that’s what they hear most from their owners. http://www.globalanimal.org/2011/06/01/dogs-moody-as-teenagers-smart-as-two-year-olds/40328/
Good Dog Deed for the Day
Buddy found an easy way for everyone to help donate a service dog to a veteran recovering from post-traumatic stress syndrome. Simply go to the “dog bless you” page on Facebook and “like” it. Every 5,000 likes gets one dog and one vet paired up.
Bark in the Ball Park
When Buddy found this piece about the L.A. Dodgers hosting a pet-friendly game day, he knew he had to post it in hopes that perhaps a Steinbrenner brother will take to the idea too. Buddy loves his Yankees! http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ycn-8534267
Lions, Tigers and Dogs—Oh My!
Buddy thought Ligers—the offspring of a Lion and a Tiger—were the stuff of Napolean Dynamite, but it turns out that they are real. Two Liger cubs were born to a tiger mom—not the Amy Chua variety—and lion dad just last week. When the mom decided to stop feeding the cubs, a dog stepped in to [...]
The Truth About Cats and Dogs: Water Edition
Last year scientists and cat owners made a lot of noise at how cats drink water by using their tongues as a conveyor belt. Everyone was like “look how sophisticated cats are.” Well, turns out dogs drink the same way, only there is a bit more splash due to size. So all you felines out [...]
Mail Man’s Revenge
If you thought the whole dog trying to bite a letter carrier was an old TV and movie joke, it’s not. One mail carrier in San Diego posted a blog entry featuring photos of all the dogs that have tried to bite and jump on him during his daily rounds. Buddy especially likes the photo [...]
Pup Tent Time
If you’re planning a Memorial Day weekend camping trip with your family and pets, you might want to check out this guide to roughing (ruffing) it with your dog. http://www.allpetnews.com/safety-tips-for-camping-with-your-dog-from-akc
Dog Paddling
Maybe it’s all the rain in New York City this week, but Buddy’s been thinking about dogs and water. He sniffed out this article on how to introduce your dog to the ocean and pool this summer. Just remember, dogs need SPF too! http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2015049896_petsswim16.html
Labor of Love
Buddy just heard this on the Hollywood grape vine: Mariah Carey had her four dogs in the hospital with her when she gave birth to her twins. Jack Russell terriers JJ, Cha-Cha, Dolomite and Jackie Lambchop were on hand to welcome little Moroccan and Monroe Cannon into the world. Strange. But true. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/830927/mariah-careys-dogs-attended-roc-and-roes-birth
Toy of the Week
Being a modern dog means Buddy has digital toys too. He’s loving the Dog Translator App for iPhone right now. He barks, his owner Iain records, and then the app translates the bark into English. The fact that most of the translations tend to be requests for treats, pats and belly rubs does makes the [...]
PET PROJECTS
Tails are a wagging in celebration of the Microdry Pet collection now arriving in select Bed, Bath & Beyond stores around the country. The first to incorporate memory foam comfort into items like collars, leashes, carriers and even a dog house, Microdry Pet features a full-range of petcessaries including fashions, bath gear, supply totes, towels, [...]
Sound Bites
Buddy just wanted to alert everyone that National Dog Bite Prevention Week starts on May 15th. As part of his observance of the week, Buddy is sharing this helpful clip on petiquette: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue0fZfwHfzo
Workout Like A Dog
Buddy found this list of top 10 activities to do with your dog to build fitness. For some reason, the piece is part of a “men’s health” column, but Buddy is pretty sure woman can handle the workout options. At least, the last time he checked, women could throw Frisbees too! http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/05/10/10-man-dog-workouts
Keep Your Buddy Out of the Easter Basket
With all the Easter Egg hunts on tap for the weekend, Buddy just wants to remind all his human friends that chocolate is toxic to canines. Here are some holiday tips for dog owners: Keep Dogs Safe During Easter – Family News Story – WDIV Detroit www.clickondetroit.com Last year there were more than 1,100 calls [...]
Toy of the Week
Buddy loves to eat real carrots, but when it comes time to really challenge his jaws, he likes to chew on his Orbee Fruit and Veggie Toys. Though they look like they came fresh from the garden, they’re super tough. All styles feature holes for stashing treats too.
Isabella Rosellini: Movie Star, Guide Dog Trainer
Buddy just learned that the great film actress has made an hour-long documentary on her other job: guide dog trainer. Called “Animals Distract Me,” the short film will be premiering on the Planet Green channel this Saturday
New York is Getting An Official State Dog
We would have proposed Buddy for this title, but we actually think it’s really cool that the sponsors of the legislation proposing that New York name “Rescued dogs” as the official state canine is really heart-warming (and tail-wagging). Move Over, State Fish, to Make Room for a State Dog cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com Two New York lawmakers thinks [...]
Le Poop, Inc.
Only in France—a scientist is devising a system of collecting dog merde and converting it into fertilizer. The idea doesn’t stink, but the work does.
Hybrid Hounds
Puggles. Labradoodles. Mixing and matching favorite breeds is becoming a favorite among dog lovers. Personally, Buddy likes being a pure bred pooch because he thinks Jack-a-poo just sounds silly.
K-9 Salute
Ike, a dog serving in the Palm Springs Police Department, was shot in the line of duty this past weekend. Buddy found this article that salutes Ike and shares some insights into the lives of all the dogs that serve in K-9 units.
Headline Hound
Buddy and his favorite chocolate brown Ultimate Luxury Memory Foam Pet Mat were featured in The Daily News this past Saturday. As the reporter mentions, the mat is the talk of the city dog runs! Of course, now Buddy is the bark of the dog runs too thanks to the big photo of him that leads the article.
Doggy Updo
Buddy’s discovering that plain fur is just so yesterday. Read up on the dog salon movement that’s going beyond the traditional poodle pouf to include Mohawks and more.
