Dog Motorcycle Riding: Do You Think This Is Safe?

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Jim and I were driving in the car on I-65 in Nashville the other day when we saw this: Yes, that's a dog riding on the back of a motorcycle! The worst part is the fact that we were going 55+ mph on a major highway that is filled with 4 lanes of fast-moving vehicles. … [Read more...]

Pictures Of Dogs Wearing Fun Bling: Dog Necklaces & Dog Bandanas

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I don't usually put doggie bling -- like dog clothing & accessories -- on my dog. But we recently got a dog bandana as a hand-me-down from someone on Freecycle. And I have to be honest, I didn't realize just how practical doggie neckwear could be! This particular bandana has a velcro closure to keep it on securely, and it's got a reflective border that's great for night walks. Made of fleece, it's slightly thicker than a a regular dog bandana. So on cool nights, it can provide … [Read more...]

Do This NOW To Keep Your Dog Safe (And Happy!) In A Dog Halloween Costume

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If you're exploring dog Halloween costumes in preparation for an upcoming pet costume contest or Halloween parade, you've come to the right place! First, we've found the top dog Halloween costumes that will give your dog a leg up on all the other dogs wearing costumes this year. Plus, some of the best Halloween costume ideas for dog owners and their pets. For the do-it-yourselfers, here are lots of homemade dog Halloween costumes that are just for your dog, along with plenty of dog-related … [Read more...]

Fun Homemade Halloween Costumes You Can Make For Your Dog

For dog owners, Halloween just wouldn't be Halloween unless the dog got in on the fun too! Of course your dog has to get different "treats" -- because candy and refined sugar are not good for dogs. But that doesn't mean your dog can't get their favorite doggie treats on Halloween instead. I've seen people dress their dogs in all kinds of costumes. Some of my favorites have been when the dog's Halloween costume is the perfect match to a person's costume -- like a kid and his dog dressed … [Read more...]

Dog Clothing 101 ~ How To Get Your Dog To Wear A Halloween Costume Or Other Clothes For Dogs

Are you planning to participate in a pet parade with your dog?Or maybe you'll be entering a pet Halloween costume contest this year.Here's a word of advice: make make sure that your dog doesn't mind being dressed up first... several days before the big event!Trying to get a dog to wear a Halloween costume can sometimes be tricky. Your dog may not like the feeling of wearing a strange, bulky costume. Not to mention the fact that some dogs don't even like wearing clothes at all.Here's how to … [Read more...]

Thinking Of Selling Dog Items On eBay? Here Are Some Quick & Easy Tips…

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...  … [Read more...]

How To Find Great Deals On Dog Stuff With Ebay

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... … [Read more...]

Ugly Sweater Syndrome Appeals To Cat & Dog Lovers, Too

Pet lovers are certainly not immune from the Ugly Sweater phenomenon! Have a holiday party coming up? You may (or may not) want to wear one of these... … [Read more...]

Pictures Of Dogs Wearing Halloween Costumes

What follows is my growing collection of dogs that have been photographed wearing Halloween costumes. People send me these types of pictures all the time via email. But I don't like to post 'em online unless I can credit where they came from. So I did a little research... and here are my favorites. via Moth … [Read more...]

Meet The Canine Mascot For The U.S. Marines: An English Bulldog Dressed In A Marine Uniform

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Talk about the "ultimate" doggie costume!... Check out this English Bulldog in full military uniform as the official mascot for the U.S. Marines (at the Parris Island Marine depot in South Carolina). I took the following pictures at my nephew's graduation from Boot Camp. The dog's name is Hummer. He's a 7-month old English Bulldog who took the place of Lance Corporal Mac, a 7-year-old English Bulldog who served active duty from 2002 to 2006. Hummer accompanies all Marine recruits … [Read more...]