We recently introduced the GoughNuts dog toy to our dog, Tenor, for the first time.

Think: A 'doughnut' that dogs go nuts for.

Let me just tell you... the minute that package arrived in the mail, somehow he instinctively knew it was for him. I don't know if it was the strong smell of the rubber that was wreaking from the package itself, or what. But he kept pestering me until I took the time to open it and let him see what it was.

And he immediately loved it!

   

I recently got our dog the Tug-A-Jug dog toy by Busy Buddy. They call it 'the ultimate interactive toy'.

I chose this particular dog toy because my dog REALLY likes to play with old 2-liter bottles. He especially likes it when I put tiny dog treats inside the emplty bottle. He'll play for a long time just nosing the bottle around on the floor and pawing at it with his toes. And he really likes making the plastic crinkle, pop and crack while he's trying vigorously to get the treats out of the bottle.

Of course, at the end of the play session (which can last an entire evening), the bottle is always thrown away -- because, at this point, there are usually some sharp corners of plastic. Not to mention the fact that the treats have mostly been emptied, and the bottle itself is in some strange contortion that is no longer rollable, tossable, or even chewable.

So I thought the Tug-A-Jug sounded like a more permanent option to the old 2-liter bottle idea.

I got the large one that is 'best for dogs over 40 lbs'. (I have an 80 lb. Black Lab.)

I never really thought much about selling dog items on eBay before... until recently.

Soon after the holidays were over, I realized I was in the mood to purge unwanted (or unneeded) items from our house. Who needs all this stuff???

And I found that I had some old dog things that were still in fairly good condition, so...eBay to the rescue!

About the same time, I came across some great tips for selling things on eBay including dog supplies...

Whether you're a new dog owner, or you've had a dog for years... the fact of the matter is you can find a lot of great deals on items for your dog on eBay!

Here's how...

According to a survey I was sent from the Kong Company, it appears that they will soon be coming out with a brand new Kong toy called the Kong Squeaker!

Cool! I'm sure my dog (and others) will love it! By the sound of things, they're still toying with the idea of whether or not it will be able to be filled with goodies or not. (I hope so!... That's what makes a Kong a Kong to me...)

In support of all dogs everywhere...

In an effort to bring greater awareness to the issue of animal abuse, and give your dog a little something to gnaw on, I thought I'd share with you an interesting new dog toy called The Vick Dog Chew Toy.

[Thanks for the heads up, Randy.]

I've ordered from lots of different online web sites throughout the years.

I'm not alone:

Almost 30% of the visitors to online pet stores have made a purchase, and more than half the buyers report being very satisfied with their online buying experience. Almost all of the buyers intend to shop for pet supplies online again." Source

Here's why I think Dog.com is the best website for ordering dog products online...

The following funny dog pictures represent some downright serious determination on the part of our four-legged friends.

In each photograph, it's as if the dog is saying, "I'm not giving up this toy... no matter what!"

See for yourself...

Maybe your dog needs to get a bit more exercise these days, but he doesn't really enjoy playing with toys...

Maybe you're trying to get your dog "ready" for agility training...

Maybe you want to switch your dog's focus from treats to toys for training purposes...

Maybe you just want to find a new way to interact with your dog by incorporating something FUN into his daily routine...

Whatever your motivation, here's how to get your dog interested in a brand new toy -- to the extent that he will do almost anything to be able to play with that toy.

What do you do when your dog loves to play with a ball, but he won't give the ball up in a game of catch?

Here's a quick trick...