My sweet Ollie passed away in April and his bowl, collar, and leash still sit in a bag in the garage because I don’t know what to do with them. I’m not ready to throw them away, but I’m also not ready to use them for any other dog. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been in ...
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For the Pet Owner who has Everything
We all have that friend who is difficult to buy for. That friend who has everything. Here is something they might not have – A novelty toaster! These toasters will imprint over a dozen different dog breeds on your morning toast. In addition, there is also a toaster that toast your bread with a paw print on one side and ...
Read More »6 Habits of Highly Effective Pet Owners
Being a good pet owners starts from the moment you are thinking about getting a pet all the way through their life. To ensure you enrich your pets life as much as they do for you, below are key habits to ensure you an effective pet owner. Heidi Ganahl, CEO and Founder of Camp Bow Wow, the nation’s largest pet ...
Read More »Milk Bone Ranks All American Doggy Road Trips
Summer is the top season for travel — but increasingly, Americans are choosing to hit the open road rather than brave airport delays. This summer, 88 percent of Americans will travel by car instead of by jet plane (according to AAA). In the spirit of the great American road trip, Milk-Bone teamed up with other products in the Big Heart ...
Read More »Class Action Suit Filed Against Nestle Purina PetCare Company
An amended class action complaint (Case No. C-15-0569 EMC) was filed late yesterday against Nestlé Purina PetCare Company on behalf of consumers who purchased Beneful brand dog food and had pets suffer from internal organ distress, injury, or failure and death. The complaint, brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that Purina failed to ...
Read More »“Ollie” 2000-2015
It’s been more than two months since my sweet Ollie passed away. Yes, he is the “Ollie” in OllieDog Media, the name of my company and the inspiration behind Dog Living Magazine. I haven’t had the heart or the strength to write this memorial to him until now and even now, the tears flow down my cheeks as I think ...
Read More »A Dog’s Last Chance
Petie, Saul, and Lychee rushed to greet me as I walked into the Muttville rescue house for senior dogs where I volunteer. “Hi there guys.” The sound of my voice brought more dogs from the living room. I noticed three new dogs. One, a grey poodle mix, was walking wobbly, probably because of arthritis. The brown chihuahua was missing an ...
Read More »Run Your Pet-Sitting Business From Your iPhone 6
As the owner of your own pet sitting business, you probably spend most of your working days on the go. Rather than working from a desk in a home office, your clients are four-legged beings who need to be walked, fed and loved. While the majority of your work is done at your clients’ homes, as a business owner you ...
Read More »Canines for Service Charity Partner in 2015 American Humane Hero Dog Awards
Canines for Service has been named one of the service dog Charity Partners in the 2015 American Humane Hero Dog Awards. The eight categories for 2015 are: Military Dogs, sponsored by the Zoetis Rimadyl K-9 Courage Program; Arson Dogs, sponsored by State Farm; Service Dogs, sponsored by Modern Dog magazine; Law Enforcement Dogs; Search and Rescue Dogs; Guide/Hearing Dogs; Therapy Dogs; and Emerging Hero Dogs, a category that pays tribute ...
Read More »Make Your Dog Comfortable on Your Family Road Trip
It wouldn’t be a family road trip without your dog. Before you pack up and hit the road, consider these tips to help make the trip more enjoyable for your four-legged friend: Give Your Dog Something to Chew Traveling to new places and experiencing new things out on the road can lead to anxiety. Gnawing and chewing can help a ...
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