Toy of the Week: Grrrona Beer Bottle
When Buddy’s had a tough day at work dreaming up new pet products, he likes to settle in with a nice cold one—a Grrrona beer bottle toy that is. This chew toy isn’t the toughest toy on the market, but it is the one that’s best for making your dog feel likes it’s a part [...]
Dog Tale
Buddy’s been eagerly awaiting this biography of Rin Tin Tin, the famed German Shepherd who starred in radio plays and movies during the 1920s and ’30s. He was so popular that when he passed away in 1932, TV broadcasts were interrupted with the sad news. The book comes from Susan Orlean, New Yorker magazine writer [...]
Surf Doggies
The sixth annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon took place this past weekend. The competition raised more than $100,000 for the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Our Buddy was glad to see that a dog named Buddy took top honors. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/dog-surfing-competition-raises-100k-for-animal-center-spirits-of-humans-everywhere/2011/09/26/gIQAX6LdzK_blog.html
Adopt A Magic Mutt
Well, pure bred, actually. Berry, the black German Shepherd who played Padfoot in the Harry Potter films is up for adoption. His stuntman owner is on the road so much that he feels his four-legged companion is getting lonely. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/26/harry-potter-dog-berry-padfoot-adoption_n_981596.html
Central Bark
New York City’s famed Central Park is having a fair this weekend dedicated to New York’s bark-set. The My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair kicksoff on Saturday, September 24th at 11 am and will feature dog competitions to determine Biggest Lap Dog and Best Kisser among other light-hearted themes. Last year 8,000 canines and [...]
Dog Duty
Buddy found a great profile about one of the youngest bomb-detecting dogs at work today. Just two years old, Mo is a professional by day and a puppy by night. http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/crime-courts/2011-09-21/richmond-county-bomb-dog-isnt-most-canines?v=1316615128
Toy of the Week: Humanga Stache Toy
It’s a ball, it’s a fake mustache, it’s the Humanga Stache Toy. It’s fun for Buddy because it bounces and fun for everyone watching him as he bites it and gets a new mustache in the process. He looks good with the handlebars! http://moodypet.com/humungastache.html
Dogs & Doctors
It’s not uncommon for humans to experience a jump in blood pressure upon entering a medical facility and facing a doctor. This so-called “white-coat effect” has now been observed in greyhounds too. Perhaps doctors and vets should consider medical coats of another color. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110906144606.htm
Guide Dogs 2.0
Silent electric cars, bicycle commuters, double-wide baby strollers—guide dogs face more distractions than ever, but the folks training them are up on all the challenges and teaching the new generations of guide dogs how to cope with the latest distractions with ease. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/from-quiet-cars-to-baby-strollers-guide-dogs-deal-with-more-distractions-than-ever/2011/09/13/gIQAKuO1PK_story.html
Join the Catwalk
It’s Fashion Week in New York City, which inspired Buddy to look at fashionable footwear for pet owners. He spotted this pair online, and while they are inspired by cats, he thinks they are also ideal for owners of dogs that might need a little extra incentive to, well, heel more readily while out ona [...]
Dog Days of Fall
Some dogs love getting out into autumn’s cold and rainy weather—especially if they have gear like the umbrella leash above spotted on thegreenhead.com. But if your dog prefers the great indoors, here’s a list of suggestions for keeping them exercised and entertained inside your home. http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-activities/dog-exercise/article_21216.aspx
Saluting the Dogs of 9/11
Among the memorials being hosted this coming Sunday is a march in Liberty State Park, NJ saluting the dogs that served on search & rescue, therapy and security teams in the days following 9/11. Though the ceremony’s invitation only, we can all still send positive vibes to these brave canines and their handlers. http://yourlife.usatoday.com/parenting-family/pets/story/2011-09-07/Rescue-dog-teams-are-unsung-heroes-of-911/50295920/1
Dog Earred
The Guinness Book of World Records just bestowed the honor of “living dog with the world’s longest ears” on a Colorado coon hound. Each ear measures over a foot long! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/06/dog-with-worlds-longest-ears_n_946932.html
The Art of Dog Rescue
Artist Jill Flinn creates painting inspired by rescued dogs to help rescue dogs. With the proceeds she earns from her artworks, she and her husband take-in rescued dogs on their farm in Glasgow, Missouri. http://www.sj-r.com/features/x1638736166/Tamara-Browning-Turning-dog-rescue-into-an-art-form
