Archive for July, 2011

Toy of the Week: Pupsicle Maker!

Toy of the Week: Pupsicle Maker!

The Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker is high up on Buddy’s list of must-have summer gear. Fill the mold with dog toys, treats and water, freeze it, and—voila!—you’ve got a giant pupsicle that attaches to a stick for staking out in a backyard. Dogs will lick and chew at it for hours to get at [...]


Postal Puppy

Postal Puppy

Move over pony express. Turns out there was something of a dog express in 1886 when a small dog named Owney was adopted by the Albany, New York post office and soon began escorting vast shipments of mail on cross-country trains. Today, the United States Postal Service honors Owney with a special edition stamp featuring [...]


Lucky Dogs

Lucky Dogs

Fashion designer Alexander McQueen left his three dogs a sum of $82,000 to cover their care after his death. Though not as much as Leona Helmsley left her pooch, Trouble, it’s enough to keep the dogs comfortable for years to come. Come to think of it, Buddy can suggest some luxuriously comfortable pet gear . [...]


Greatest Dane

Greatest Dane

Buddy’s eagerly awaiting the publication of this book about George, the Guinness Book of World Records official Tallest Dog. Written by his owner, the book charts George’s life from big puppy to giant dog and what it’s like to live with a dog many people mistake for a pony. http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/07/25/its-good-to-be-big-worlds-tallest-dog-gets-a-book-deal/


The Dog Days of Summer

The Dog Days of Summer

Buddy can’t offer enough advice when it comes to protecting dogs from these dog days of summer. Here’s another good summary of how to care for your pet in these extremely hot days. http://www.petside.com/article/how-keep-your-dog-safe-summer


Health Food Goes to the Dogs

Health Food Goes to the Dogs

Now dog owners who like their chicken free-range, their veggies organic and their desserts to be wheat free can extend their tastes to their pets quite easily. This article charts the rise in pet health food as well as offers some interesting insights on whether the benefits are worth the extra dollars. http://www.vancouversun.com/life/health+food+craze+goes+dogs+cats/5131422/story.html


Dogs Swimming with Sharks

Buddy was in awe of this video showing two dogs trying to round up a school of sharks.


Digital Dogs

Digital Dogs

Have you friended a Fido yet? Seems like the rising new Facebook trend in India and the UK is to create a page for your dog. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/pets/Now-dogs-are-getting-hooked-to-Facebook/articleshow/9270340.cms


Toy of the Week

Toy of the Week

Though Buddy can’t always make it out to Cape Cod for lobstah bakes, he can always indulge his favorite crustacean toy-style. Larry the Lobster is built tough to stand up to repeated tug o’ wars and long chew sessions. Buddy also likes how Larry’s bright red color makes him stand out at the dog run. [...]


Holiday without Hounds

Holiday without Hounds

As fun as it is to travel with your pets, there are still times when your dog can’t come on the road with you. Choosing a pet sitter can be daunting, but this article pulls together some good sources for finding reliable sitters. Here are some tips on how to keep happy tails at home [...]


New Tricks for Taking Care of Old Dogs

New Tricks for Taking Care of Old Dogs

Here are some handy tips on how to care for dogs as they enter their golden years. Buddy would add to the list: buy your dog a memory foam pet mat or crate mat for relieving pressure points when your dog is at rest or asleep. http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/blogs/four-legs-good/5271504/Taking-care-of-an-older-dog


Long live pet owners!

Long live pet owners!

It’s true! Pet owners recovering from a heart attack tend to outlive those who don’t own. Buddy learned that and a few other cool facts about the benefits of owning a dog or cat in this article citing a new study. Among his favorite findings was this passage: “pet owners had greater self-esteem, were more [...]


Toy of the Week: Bad Cuz Dog Toy

Toy of the Week: Bad Cuz Dog Toy

Buddy’s favorite toy this week gets an A+ for fun and an F for its name. The moniker just doesn’t do justice to this devilishly fun ball with feet and horns that cause it to bounce in a variety of directions no dog can predict. Buddy can chew on it for hours without causing it [...]


Dogs to the Rescue!

Dogs to the Rescue!

A Canadian man was saved from a bear attack by four brave dogs. Too bad the man wasn’t brave enough to help the dogs’ walker retrieve one of her pups while the bear was still on the loose. (Photo credit: http://idbejealoustoo.wordpress.com) http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/07/06/bc-north-vancouver-bears.html


Dogs vs. Sprinklers

It’s hot out there. If you want to provide your dogs with some cool water and the kind of entertainment that relieves you from throwing a ball, turn on your sprinklers.


A Wagging Tale

A Wagging Tale

Buddy found this humorous and heart-rending essay about life with two Golden Retrievers and how, despite chewed belts and perpetual shedding, the dogs became one man’s true best friends. http://geneva.patch.com/articles/a-dogs-life-5


Toy of the Week: Hyperflite Jawz Disc

Toy of the Week: Hyperflite Jawz Disc

Just in time for summer long weekends—a Frisbee-style disc that can withstand canine teeth. Buddy likes this puncture-resistant disc because it can fly really far. But he warns that the disc doesn’t float so you want to make sure you throw it carefully at the beach. http://www.dogtoys.com/hyperflte-9inch-jawz-disc-blueberry.html