Our dogs, Daisy & Scout, work side by side with us all day long, so they are kept pretty busy. But not too long ago, our dog Daisy was home alone while we went to work. To keep Daisy from getting too bored (and to give her extra exercise) we hired a dog walker to […]
Entries from April 2007
Keeping Your Dog Happy While You Work
April 29th, 2007 · No Comments
Tags: Daisy & Scout · Dog Training
Friday Photo: Hooray For Bilbo!
April 27th, 2007 · 6 Comments
Tags: Dog Photos - General
Ana and Stevie - A Love Story
April 26th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Our friend, Ana, recently rescued a stray dog named Stevie Wonder. Ana says, “Stevie and I found each other in 2005 on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami. Though he’s blind and partially deaf, he gets around better everyday. We’ve discovered a method of communication that seemed nearly impossible at first contact. Now he’s happy, healthy and […]
Tags: Dog Health & Safety · Dog Books/DVDs/Media
What Kind Of Dog Are You?
April 26th, 2007 · No Comments
According to the Gone2thedogs.com website, I am a Dogue De Bordeux. The breed is “Closely related to Asian Mastiff and the Molossus that roamed Europe during the Roman era. Origin not known for sure but likely the Mastiff and Bulldog played a part. A member of this breed surprisingly refrained from mauling co-star Tom Hanks […]
Tags: Fun Dog Stories
Loving Our Dogs
April 26th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Kudos to Oprah Winfrey for her recent show “Loving Our Dogs”.
Like Oprah, we believe our dogs are part of the family and should be treated with love and respect. That’s why we were thrilled to see Positive Reinforcement Dog Training demonstrated over harsher methods based on “pack leadership” and compulsion currently advocated on television. […]
Tags: Dog Health & Safety · Dog Books/DVDs/Media
Helping Dogs Cope With Thunderstorms
April 24th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Our dog Daisy has always been afraid of thunder and lightning. In fact, even if it is sunny and mild, we can tell if a storm is coming our way in the near future. Daisy will head for the nearest corner and shiver in fear. Her radar is always correct. If she’s scared, then there […]
Tags: Dog Health & Safety · Daisy & Scout
Help For Stray Pets
April 24th, 2007 · No Comments
Our previous post discussed the importance of having an emergency plan in place for your family that included your pets. But, what about those times you encounter a scraggly cat or forlorn dog on your street corner or in your backyard?
Be prepared to call Animal Rescue A.S.A.P. Keep a list of your local shelters, animal […]
Tags: Dog Health & Safety · Dog Charities & Adoption
Happy Earth Day!
April 22nd, 2007 · No Comments
At PupLife.com, we celebrate our lovely, delicate, wondrous planet and encourage everyone to learn more about Earth Day. A great resource is the Earth Day Network, a fantastic site with tips on how you can make your planet healthier.
We like some of the simplest tips the best. Plant a tree. Switch your incandescent light bulbs […]
Tags: Dog News & Trends · PupLife News
Caring For Your Furry Friends in an Emergency
April 21st, 2007 · 1 Comment
Every family should have an emergency plan especially if you have pets. In the unlikely event that you need to evacuate your home during an emergency take your pets with you. Even if the emergency shelter you are going to does not accept pets, local animal shelters should be part of your emergency plan.
Federal legislation […]
Tags: Dog Health & Safety
Woof! The PupLife.com T-Shirt
April 21st, 2007 · 1 Comment
We finally have our own t-shirt design and we absolutely love it.
On the front, one simple word: Woof! On the back, the PupLife.com logo. Simple. Fun. Totally cool. Plus, it’s made from 100% pre-shrunk cotton. They will be ready to ship in about 7 days, but you can pre-order them now.
Woof!
Tags: Cool Dog Products · PupLife News
Friday Photo: Robin
April 20th, 2007 · 4 Comments
Look at this little cutie! Robin is a cuddle puppy that loves to snuggle with her Christmas blanket. She’s a sweetie.
Tags: Dog Photos - General
The Benefits Of Adopting An Older Dog
April 18th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Interesting discussion on PittsburghLive.com’s Dog Talk page, revolving around the whole “Adopt A Puppy Or Older Dog” issue. Every shelter and rescue I have talked with says that puppies are usually adopted first. People seem to always want puppies. Let’s face it, they are cute. But, they are also more work in the short term. […]
Tags: Dog Charities & Adoption
