Our new German Shepherd puppy was fearful and shaking in her cardboard box lined by an old blanket when my husband and I drove her away from her doggy parents and brothers on Grandma’s farm. It was our first day as parents to her, and we didn’t have any children yet. Everything was new to her, she had never been …
Funko Pop! Pets are coming!
My wife sent me a message a few minutes ago that Funko has officially announced their upcoming Pop! Pets line of vinyl figures. If you haven’t seen the Pop! Vinyl figures that they’ve been releasing for the past few years, you’ve been missing out on some really cool stuff. They seem to have licensed every movie or television show under …
Never Chase a Loose Dog (Unless you’re an Olympic Runner)
A loose dog can be a very scary thing. Especially if you’re by a road, or if there are children around that may be scared of or allergic to dogs, and your dog likes to greet people. I’ve assembled a list of things to try if your dog gets loose. Feel free to submit comments with your own stories of …
Bluetick Coonhound Hurt by a Bear
Some of the stories that we get are kind of mind-blowing. Like when a dog gets into a fight with a bear. We didn’t find out just how this dog got into a fight with a bear, or even what kind of bear it was. But the point is… this was a fight between a dog and a bear! Wow! …
Roxy the Miniature Dachshund chokes, Dog CPR saves life!
Roxy is a Miniature Dachshund that could have a series of children’s books written about her adventures. She seems to get into a lot of trouble, and lives to tell the tale! Here’s the story from Jessica Buhrman PTA: Well, I have a dog that likes to get into a lot of trouble. Her name is Roxy and she is …
Why can’t I Pet that Service Dog?
A majority of service dogs come with a warning: do not pet. There is a good reason for that. It’s not because they’ll bite you or anything like that (though that could happen, it’s unlikely). It’s actually because the dog is working, and on alert, so that he can alert his owner about whatever problem they’ve been trained to recognize. …
Lowe’s hires Man and his Service Dog
Service dogs are very important companions to the people who have them. Their every day actions are life saving. Because of a brain injury, Owen needs a service dog with him at all times. This made it very difficult for him to find a job. Lowe’s came through and not only hired him, but also allows him to have his …
Bark at the Park 2016
I know that it can be difficult to find dog friendly events during the summer. Do you want to bring your dog to a baseball game? Bark at the Park is a series of major league baseball games which allow dogs to attend! There will be dog friendly events and booths during the games. 12 games were scheduled for this …
How can I help my Dogs with their Thunderstorm Anxiety?
A lot of dogs become very anxious during thunderstorms. This can increase if you’re also nervous, so the first step is to try to remain calm, yourself. Speak in calm tones, and basically let your dog know that he is not alone. If you’d like to help your dog to overcome his fear of thunderstorms, there are some things that …
Dog CPR saves Labrador Mix after Near Drowning in a Pool
We asked many people about times where they may have had to do CPR or first aid on their pets, and the response has been amazing. One story that I wanted to share is about CPR. This story from Beth is a great example of why Pet CPR is important to learn. Here it is, in her own words: I performed …