Archive for January, 2012

The Bark Side of the Force

Rumor has it we’ll have to wait until the Super Bowl ad blitz to undertand why Volkswagen has dogs barking the Star Wars theme. We don’t care why–we simply love this video.


Mush Hour

Mush Hour

One of Europe’s toughest dog sled races is underway in the Czech Republic. The four-day event has dogs and drivers hurtling through thick snow drifts and sleeping under the stars to complete the 149-mile course. http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Tough-dog-sled-race-under-way-in-Czech-Republic-2719488.php#photo-2175286


Oscars Snub Dog Star!

Oscars Snub Dog Star!

Uggie, the Jack Russell that just about steals the show in the acclaimed film, The Artist, was not among those nominated for Actor in a Supporting Role. We are disappointed and urge the Academy to reconsider or create a new category focused on animal performances. We’re fairly certain the winners in this category would give [...]


Cold Weather Pet Care

Cold Weather Pet Care

With winter well underway in some parts of the country, it’s a good time to review the best ways to keep your pet warm, healthy and happy. http://yourlife.usatoday.com/parenting-family/pets/story/2012-01-18/What-cures-your-cold-can-also-kill-your-pet/52631928/1


Helping Hefty Hounds Drop Pounds

Helping Hefty Hounds Drop Pounds

According to Association of Pet Obesity Prevention, roughly 35% of all American dogs are over-weight. If your dog is among them, you might want to check out Project: Pet Slimdown. It’s a website sponsored by Purina, but in between the food sell, there are some great tips on getting your pup the right amount of [...]


Double Dog Dare

Double Dog Dare

File under strange but true: A New York woman paid more than $50,000 to have her beloved pet dog named Trouble cloned. The clone is named, not surprisingly, Double Trouble. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2085702/Danielle-Tarantola-spends-32k-dog-cloned-beloved-pet-died.html


Pints for Pups

Pints for Pups

There’s a bar in the U.K. that’s not only dog-friendly, but also includes a canine beer and snack menu. The meat-flavored dog beer is non-alcoholic, so no worries about drunken dogs. Though if owners over-indulge, we’re guessing the pub proprietor would propose a “hair of the dog” cure. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2083958/Pub-sells-special-beer-dogs-Newcastles-Brandling-Villa-offers-mans-best-friend-pint.html?ito=feeds-newsxml


Can Dogs Read Minds?

Can Dogs Read Minds?

Many owners think so, noting that sometimes their dogs anticipate a request or event before it happens. But what’s really happening is that the dogs are reading your eyes, which frequently project intent prior to speech. http://news.discovery.com/animals/zooms/how-dogs-predict-intent-120105.html


Mutt Monikers

Mutt Monikers

This just in . . . the most popular dog name of 2011: Bella. It’s also the number one name for cats as well. Too bad none of these animals can go read the Twilight books or see the movies to learn more about their namesake. http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/04/4161859/bella-becomes-most-popular-name.html


Sniffing Out Justice

Sniffing Out Justice

Last week we posted about a money-sniffing dog. This week a drug-sniffing dog named Franky steals the spotlight. His nose picked up the scent of marijuana inside a private residence and the home owners are claiming the sniff was an invasion of privacy. The legal case started in Florida but is now making it’s way [...]