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...]
There is no more gut wrenching feeling than the moment you first discover your dog has vanished for no apparent reason. I've experienced this myself. My then 6-year-old Yorkie/Pomeranian mix disappeared within just a minute or two of my inattention. It was the evening, and we were in Tucson Arizona. (See update below.) Dogs leave for many reasons: Some dogs work actively at trying to escape. Some dogs just like to wander and explore new places. Some dogs simply get spooked and … [Read more...]
Instead of chasing cars, this dog spins in circles every time a fast-moving car goes by! And now, the dog is a celebrity: The dog is Tucker, a Border Collie who's known as the spinning dog, doesn't spin at all vehicles that pass by, however. He doesn't like big trucks.If you're passing through Prince Edward Island, be on the lookout for Tucker the spinning dog!... … [Read more...]
Taking your dog camping can be a lot of fun. However, if you are not prepared, it can become a nightmare. When we go camping on weekends, both of my dogs love to go. My First Time Camping With Dogs The first time we went camping with dogs, we just had Nakita (a Min Pin). She was around 5 months old. We didn't know what to expect. … [Read more...]
As rational adults who just happen to be dog owners, we all know that you should never leave your dog inside the car on a hot day. Right? However, people still do it. (Even dog "experts" make mistakes and use poor judgment sometimes too.) So, from one dog owner to another, please don't leave your dog in the car on a warm day -- even if the windows are rolled down! Leaving your dog in the car during the summer (even when it doesn't seem all that hot to you) is similar to putting your … [Read more...]
Trying to think of someplace fun that you can go and take your dog with you? Following are some dog-friendly places to consider for a day-trip -- or a vacation -- with your four-legged friend. Speaking of vacations with your dog, did you know there are actually summer camps for dog owners and their dogs?! It's true. Here's a sampler of summer dog camps that both you and your dog will enjoy. Now, onto all the fun places you can take your dog closer to home... … [Read more...]
Often times, when a dog is having a hard time with car rides it is an issue from the dog's past. Somewhere the dog decided that car rides are bad, or sometimes even that cars altogether are bad things. Now even if you are quite nice to your dog, that decision she made is already in place and no matter how convincing you might be, the dog's point-of-view is that the car ride is a horrible thing! So, what should do if your dog doesn't like car rides?Since there are times when you simply have to … [Read more...]
Who wouldn't enjoy cruising around on a beautiful sunny day with the windows down and your best four-legged friend(s) in the back seat? You're right, everyone would enjoy that... ...until your beloved pet falls out of the window while your car is in motion... ...and you realize it was all because you failed to secure them properly. Wow, that leisurely drive just turned into a nightmare, didn't it? Well we want to help that NOT to happen to you (because it happened to one of us!). That's why … [Read more...]
The latest trend in pet insurance is to insure your pet on your regular auto insurance policy.Yes, dogs and cats are now covered by most car insurance companies -- at no extra cost to you, the pet owner -- should they be injured in an auto accident!Well... almost.While it is true that many car insurance companies will cover vet bills associated with car accidents, there are a few "catches". So, if you're not careful to read the fine print, you could easily get tripped up.Here are some … [Read more...]
If you walk your dog on a leash, then you have to pick up dog poop. Such is why you need to find some dog waste bags and a dog poop bag holder or dispenser that you like. The bags... I'm not so particular about. There are the biodegradable dog poop bags -- which we use because I always find the best deal on them. And, truth is, most every poop bag manufacturer is making their bags biodegradable these days. If you look hard enough, you'll also find the super-tough ones that are extra thick and … [Read more...]
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