Posts by Month: February, 2009

• Tuesday the 24th

• Tip for February 24: You Own A Predator

  
   Wolves are the ancestors of dogs. Dogs came into being, so to speak, when people turned to wolves ...

• Monday the 23rd

• Tip for February 23: Best Kind of Dog Collar

  
   There seem to be thousands of types, sizes, shapes, colors, and designs of dog collars. You can sp...

• Sunday the 22nd

• Tip for February 22: Help Your Dog "Go Green"

  
   Start being a courteous citizen of our Earth, if you aren't already. One easy way to start is on you...

• Saturday the 21st

• Tip for February 21: Keep Your Toilet Bowl Clean and Safe

  
   We all know that dogs tend to be fascinated with toilet bowls, probably because it always has very...

• Friday the 20th

• Tip for February 20: Does Your Dog Chase Cars?

  
   Well, not literally but figuratively speaking, is your dog fascinated by moving objects that appea...

• Thursday the 19th

• Tip for February 19: Off-leash Time Only After On-leash

  
   To ensure success when you have your dog out for an afternoon of fun and freedom, set yourself and y...

• Wednesday the 18th

• Tip for February 18: Can Your Dog Name His Toys?

  
   This title probably sounds a bit silly but it really is a good idea. When you help your dog name e...

• Tuesday the 17th

• Tip for February 17: Your Dog Knows You Too Well

  
   Dogs are smart. You know that. Dogs are very observant. You know that too. It's the combination of...

• Monday the 16th

• Tip for February 16: Get Off Me!

  
   Most of the time, you probably enjoy having your dog close to you, maybe sitting on your lap or ne...

• Sunday the 15th

• Tip for February 15: Don't Get Bitten If Your Dog Bites Someone

  
   The incidence of dog bites is on the rise. And in my opinion, that is usually not the fault of the...

• Saturday the 14th

• Tip for February 14: Show Your Love for your Dog with a Big Hug

  
   Although most of us owners think our dogs just love when we give them a big hug, that's really not ...

• Friday the 13th

• Tip for February 13: Surprise Your Dog

  
   When you are taking your dog on a trip he has gone on before and he likes, he probably gets overly...

• Thursday the 12th

• Tip for February 12: Mean What You Say

  
   Just as children try to pretend they just cannot hear you at times you want them to do something, so...

• Wednesday the 11th

• Tip for February 11: Host A Snoopy Sleepover

  
   If your dog has a special friend he likes to play with, why not invite that dog over to your house f...

• Tuesday the 10th

• Tip for February 10: One of My Favorite

  
   Try not to give your dog generic praise such as "Good dog" or "Great job".Be specific with your prai...

• Monday the 9th

• Tip for February 9: Teach Your Dog Not to Play Keep Away

  
   When you and your dog are visiting friends, the dog park, or anywhere he is permitted to run free, h...

• Sunday the 8th

• Tip for February 8: Buying Toys and Chews for your Dog

  
   When you purchase toys and chews for your dog, be sure that the treat is double the size of what you...

• Don't Count Your Chickens (or Pups) Before They're Hatched

  
   Don't Count Your Chickens (or Pups) Before They're HatchedWell, disappointment again. No puppies. Y...

• Sunday the 1st

• February Is Responsible Pet Owner's Month

  
   The month of February has many titles, but the one that we pet owners can really relate to is "Respo...