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 [...]
