This week, May 17 through 24 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Dog bites are a major contributing factor to the number of dogs that have been surrendered – or euthanized. We realize that visitors to SarasotaDog.com are most likely among the enlightened and know the basics and the common sense surrounding this. But!
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By: Laura Vogel
For a newbie, getting the lay of the land at the local dog run can be an intimidating experience. Though most public dog runs have signs explaining the park’s hard-and-fast deal breakers (Do Not Leave Your Pet Unattended; No Toys, Bones or Treats Allowed), there are unwritten rules about how you and your dog should play at the doggie playground. To help you navigate this new world, we’ve gotten advice from a dog park expert to help you ensure your next trip to the dog run is fun for you, your dog, and everyone else.
There are lots of dog treat recipes out there that include fillers like cornmeal.
Some dogs are becoming allergic to corn because they’re getting too much of it in a lot of commercial dog food as a primary ingredient!
Bake healthy, homemade dog goodies and skip the corn.
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Next week, we’ll be starting a very special feature on SarasotaDog.com, Ask The Good Dog Guru with Jeffery Andrew.
Jeffery is one of those rare people that is gifted in the areas of dog training, and understanding dog behavior. Yes, Jeff has all of the profesional certifications and training that you would expect but he’s also got the magic!
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These stamps are on sale now! Ellen DeGeneres, and her company Halo, have already donated over 500,000 meals for shelter animals.
WASHINGTON — Postmaster General John E. Potter today unveiled the Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet commemorative postage stamps and announced the Stamps to the Rescue promotional campaign.
“These stamps continue a Postal Service tradition of bringing attention to serious social issues of the day … one letter at a time,” said Potter.
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WESTIE COLD SHOULDER
Dear Dog Lady,
My Westie is very affectionate with everyone but me. He will kiss and lick my husband, children, but will only give me a little peck. I am the Alpha in the house. He follows me everywhere, I feed him, walk him, cuddle him, brush him. But he kisses everyone more than me. If I get up in his face for a smooch, he turns his head, I might get a little one, but not with the energy he gives the kids and my husband. What gives?
Debbie, Savannah, GA
