Dog Lock - Locking Leash
Friday, December 30, 2005
The "
Dog Lock" is billed by its manufacturer as the world's first "locking leash".
It allows a dog owner to chain their dog to a post, fence, or some other object out in public, with the comfort of knowing that no one else can unhook the dog and walk away with it.
One end of the leash is secured around a post, while the other end is wrapped around the dog's neck. You wrap it around the neck tight enough that it's head can't be pulled through the loop. The loop is then locked into place with a lock.
I suppose necessity is the mother of all invention. But it seems it would be better to leave the dog at home.
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Bow Wow Breakfast Cereal for Dogs
Friday, December 30, 2005
Bow Wow Breakfast Cereal for Dogs is a new line of dog food intended for morning consumption. The company that makes it claims it's specifically formulated to meet a
dog's needs in the morning.
I'm not sure specifically what a dog's needs are in the morning. I find my dogs often need to poop in the morning, maybe that's what it means.
They have six varieties in all, including:
- Barkfast Squares
- Chompions
- Chewa-Bunga
- Fido Flakes
- Grrr-nola
- Pooch-Cheez
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Porta Potty for Pooches
Monday, December 19, 2005
If you dog is used to pooping and peeing outside, what do you do when rain is pouring down? The
Poop Tent was created to answer that problem.
It looks like a dog house, except that it doesn't have a floor. It allows a dog to answer the call of nature without getting his/her precious fur all wet.
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eBay Considers Sale of Dogs
Monday, December 19, 2005
eBay is thinking of allowing people to sell live animals on its website. They've
started a forum to gather public opinion.
We are hoping to launch a Live Pets Classified Format early next year. The listings would not be transactional and there would only be a listing fee. We are also looking into allowing non-profit animal shelters to list animals for adoption for free.
I would love to know what our active community members think about this new category. We are also considering Pet Services in this format as well - grooming, walking, etc..
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Referendum to Overturn California Dog Breed Legislation
Friday, December 16, 2005
Dawn Capp, is an attorney who founded an organization called
CHAKO, a dog lobby and advocacy group dedicated to countering breed specific legislation. She's also the
author of "American Pit Bull Terriers: Fact or Fiction: The Truth Behind One of America's Most Popular Breeds"
Last October, she filed a
petition with the California State Secretary to launch an initiative to overturn Senate Bill 861, the bill that made it possible for San Francisco to enact
mandatory spaying and neutering of pit bulls.
The initiative needs signatures, 373,816 signatures to be exact, in order for it to be put up for public vote.
Contact Dawn at her website to find out how you can help overturn SB 861.
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Barkitecture III
Friday, December 16, 2005
The Benecia Vallejo Humane Society (BVHS) is
putting a call out to contractors, handymen, and other builders to participate in Barkitecture III, a competition to build dog houses, and similar houses for cats and birds.
The society is located in Vallejo, California.
Contractors get to showcase their talents to the public, and the public gets to vote on the best creations.
All of the handiwork will be auctioned off, with funds going towards BVHS to fund its operations.
Entry deadline is February 1.
Contact Peter Lepley at 707.645.7905 ext 113.
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LiveDeal Says Dogs Are Big Business
Thursday, December 15, 2005
LiveDeal
announced today that selling dogs is big business for them, noting that half of the top 24 search terms on its website are dog-related.
Live Deal is a classified ads website, where people can post ads, just like they do in a newspaper. In fact, if you visit their homepage, you'll see dogs right there at the top of the page.
To celebrate their success in pushing puppies across America, they're having a
Holiday Pet Parade, where pet owners submit their pet photos, and rate each other's photos.
The company says that pets are the fastest-growing category on their site, growing in excess of 50-70% month-over-month. "Dogs" and "puppies" are their top two most heavily searched keywords.
If you haven't guessed by now, what I'm getting at is the issue of puppy mills looks as if it's going to be running stonger than ever. While going through a list of puppies for sale in my area, I found a listing for a chihuahua,
showing a photo of a man, wearing a wife-beater, with tattoos all over, standing in front of a cage. He says the puppy was family raised. Aren't all puppy mills family operated? Who knows!
I'm sure there are many responsible breeders that rely on classified ads, and I certainly don't want to take anything away from them. If you plan to buy a puppy via classified ad, be inquisitive on its origins. Familiarize yourself with the breed, before you buy the puppy, so that you can make an intelligent evaluation. Puppy mills often produce unhealthy puppies, and you certainly don't want to bring home a puppy that's going to cost thousands in vet bills.
It's your money, so you make the best decision how and where you purchase a puppy.
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Virginia Senator to Modify State's Dangerous Dog Laws
Thursday, December 15, 2005
An article published in the Virginian Pilot says that a State Senator in Virginia plans to submit legislation that will change the state's dangerous dog laws.
Senator R. Ed Houck (D) says that the state's existing laws put focus on the dangerous dog, instead of putting focus on the dog's owner.
Houck's proposal, which mentions no specific breeds, includes penalties for dog bites ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, depending on the severity of the injuries and whether it was the first time the animal bit someone.
If approved, the bill would force owners to list dogs declared dangerous on a state Internet registry and purchase insurance of at least $300,000.
Putting the focus on dog owners is a step in the right direction, unlike other states that punish dogs for bad behavior.
The part about creating an Internet registry of dangerous dogs is interesting. The report goes on to suggest that this list will contain dogs that have actually attacked other people and animals, and not just little nips on the back of a leg, but traumatic injuries and deaths.
Considering there are many gangs who own pit bulls and rottweilers and encourage them to sport aggressive behaviors, putting these owners into a public venue will make it easier for citizen watch groups to monitor them for repeat offenses.
Now, we'll see if the State of Virginia can do something to empower law enforcement to go after bad dog owners.
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2006 is the Chinese Year of the Dog
Thursday, December 15, 2005
There's a saying that every dog will have its day. According to the Chinese, they'll also have their year.
2006 is the year of the dog, according to the
Chinese zodiac.
An
article published on CCTV.com says that retailers across China are stocking up on anything resembling a dog to cash in on New Year's gift giving.
Shops in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonumous Region, have already stocked their shelves for New Year's gift shoppers. Everything from cups and slippers and to handbags has doggy designs on it. Shop owners say as long as it's got a dog on it, it will sell.
It sounds like dogs are going to be good luck charms next year.
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Convict Sues Dog
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Wayne Green, a furniture salesman,
filed a suit against the Athens County Sheriff's Department, naming one of its police dogs in the suit.
Green claimed the dog, named Andi, illegally searched his store, which lead to his conviction on drug charges.
The prosecutor that served Andi with the papers, actually got his paw print to prove he was served.
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Panting Dogs are Laughing
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
An article published by All Headline News says that panting hard is a sign that dogs are happy.
Patricia Simonet, development and program coordinator for Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service, started researching dog sounds in 2001, while a professor at Sierra Nevada College. Simonet and her students recorded dogs playing at a shelter. They isolated the growling, whining, barking and the panting sound she now calls laughter, reports The Associated Press.
I've come to understand this after having played with my two dogs. I'm sure others have too. Though not all panting is strictly laughter, there is still the exhaustive type of panting.
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Santa and Bird
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
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Almo Nature Jelly Dog Food
Friday, December 09, 2005
When you think of dog food, the word "Jelly" usually doesn't come to mind.
But actually, this brand of dog chow is made in Italy by
Almo Nature, and marketed in Finland. I guess the word "Jelly" has some other meaning there.
Anyways, this is a moist dog food targeted towards adult dogs, with varieties like Tuna, Chicken and Rice, and Sardines.
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A Very Beazley Christmas
Thursday, December 08, 2005
As if we just can't enough Christmas here at DoggieNews!
The President and First Lady have made available a new video entitled, "
A Very Beazley Christmas", showing us what Christmas is like in the White House from a dog's eye perspective.
The nearly 10 minute video focuses on Barney, who's feeling down and depressed because his younger sister Miss Beazley is getting all the attention. The camera takes you to every part of the White House, from the Oval Office, into the kitchen, baggage screening room, and beyond.
Several big names make appearances, including the head honcho himself, as well as Laura Bush, Lynn Cheney, Chief of Staff Andy Card, several Cabinet members, and even George Stephanopoulos gets his mug in there too.
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Dog Owner Racks up Big Fines
Thursday, December 08, 2005
The Associated Press reports that Pamela McMahan gets fined $50.00 by her condominium association everytime she walks her mixed-breed cocker spaniel through the lobby to the outside.
That's because the association has a rule that dogs cannot be walked through the building, but must be carried. So far, she owes $1,600.00 in fines.
The association argues that dog leashes can cause other elderly people to trip and fall. McMahan says her dog weighs 20 pounds, and she has a back injury.
She's filing a complaint with the State Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
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Christmas Gift Baskets for Dogs
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Last October I
mentioned using doggie gift baskets as a way to cheer up a dog (and its owner) while recovery from illness or injury.
HealthyPetNet has some
doggie gift baskets for Christmas, filled with yummies. Each basket costs $16.95.
Included in the basket is a plush animal squeaky toy, either a reindeer, floppy eared dog or teddy bear. Treats include a generous assortment of delicious and healthy stuff like...
- Wholesome Hearts Low Fat Treats
- Gourmet Dental Treats
- Antioxidant Health Bars
- 2 Porkhide Dog Bones
- 1 Dental Chew
- 1 Porky Puff Dog Chew
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Sure Fit Slip Covers
Thursday, December 08, 2005
With family and friends coming over to visit for Christmas, you might find yourself buying lots of pet hair tape and having to clean the furniture fabric, just to get everything presentable.
Instead of cleaning the furniture, how about just throwing on a slipcover?
Sure Fit designs and manufactures furniture covers that fit perfectly well on most all types of sofas and chairs, and look so well, that don't look like their covered. The company says their covers will fit 85% of all furniture in existence today.
Pictured here is the Viewpoint Suede washable slipcover. It's treated with Scotchguard™ and is machine washable. Sure Fit also has covers made of Sakura Silk, a Dupioni silk look-a-like made of 100% polyester.
Sure Fit covers are available at Bed Bath & Beyond, Macy's, Carson Pirie Scott & Co., Linens 'N Things, JC Penney, and Wal-Mart.
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PetCareRx Offers Doggie Stockings
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Christmas is not just for people, but for doggies too!
PetCareRx.com, an on-line retailer of pet pharmaceuticals and supplies, announces the launch of its
Customized Paw Stocking Center, which allows pet owners to create a custom stocking with their pet's name on it and fill it with a personalized selection of gifts.
First, pet owners enter their pet's name to be embroidered with high quality stitching on the center of the stocking.
Second, they choose from a selection of stocking stuffers consisting of a variety of toys and treats.
Finally, a size is selected, resulting in a fun-filled holiday gift tailored specifically to your pet.
Each stocking runs anywhere from $9.99 to $45.99.
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Pets Best Offers New Recovery System
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Pets Best, insurance for pets, a division of General Fire & Casualty Company,
today announced a free, easy-to-use pet recovery program for veterinary clients.
The system is administered by Smart ID, an organization that focuses on non-database recovery of pets. The system uses a sticker that adheres to a dog's pet tag. The sticker contains a phone number to Smart ID, and an ID# number representing your dog.
Anyone who finds your dog, calls the number, reports the ID#, and the folks at Smart ID, take over from there.
Pets Best is offering these free programs in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Utah. The company anticipates being able to offer the program in 25 states by the end of this year, and all 50 states by the end of 2006.
The system is free to all Pets Best customers.
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The Pack
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
** Yawn **
Originally uploaded by The Pack.
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Here's a fun set of 55 photos entitled, "The Pack", consisting of two poodles, two ridgebacks, a chesapeake bay retriever, and a yellow labrador retriever. Lots of good action shots.
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Claudia's Canine Cuisine Gourmet Dog Treats
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Claudia's Canine Cuisine Gourmet Baked Dog Treats are offered in new versions for Valentine's Day by
Claudia's Canine Cuisine.
The packaging states that the "decadent doggie baked treats (are) pleasing to the taste and eye. (They are) carefully decorated and exquisitely packaged, the treats are as healthy as they are tasty."
Pawk Avenue Gourmet Treats are sold in a 4-count box and Gourmet Treats (resembling truffle candies) are packaged in a 16-count box. The line will also include Hearts with Arrows, Lips, and Lady Fingers.
Not yet available from the company's website, but you might want to give them a call if you're interested.
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Doggie Meditation Manual
Friday, December 02, 2005
Imagine sitting on the floor with your legs crossed, your eyes closed, and in your hands are the paws of your dog, whose sitting in front of you. The two of you begin chanting, "Ommmmm, Ommmmm..."
Maybe that's not exactly what James Jacobsen might have you do. His new book, "
How to Meditate With Your Dog: An Introduction to Meditation for Dog Lovers
" will probably give you better advice.
Dog lover and life-long meditator, Jacobson and his dog Maui, introduce the simple, non-dogmatic meditation method that they have been using and teaching for over a decade. On Amazon.com, everyone who posted a review gave the book a perfect 5 stars.
$11.53 at Amazon.com
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Lelu and Odin
Friday, December 02, 2005
comfy?
Originally uploaded by LeluOdinLove.
"I honestly think they are dreaming of the womb..."
Can you believe these pups are litter mates? Their mother was a pit-lab mix, the father is unknown.
There's 70 great photos of these two dogs on their Flickr set. Enjoy,
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Baked Dog Tags
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Anyone remember back in the 1970's seeing those commercials for "
Shrinky Dinks"? Those things you colored up, put into the oven, and they shrunk up into glossy colorful art?
Well,
FasTags basically copies the same idea, except they already come colored, and are designed as pet tags. You just need to put your dog's name and owner info on the tag. Then it's ready to bake.
Actually, I didn't realize that Shrinky Dinks are still around. They don't have products specifically marketed as pet tags, but they do have the
supplies available to accomplish the same thing.
If you have kids, it would probably be a great art project to create dog tags with Shrinky Dinks. Otherwise, if you want a baked dog tag really quick, FasTags is probably the choice.
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