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Entries from April 2007

Keeping Your Dog Happy While You Work

April 29th, 2007 · No Comments

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 […]

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Tags: Daisy & Scout · Dog Training

Friday Photo: Hooray For Bilbo!

April 27th, 2007 · 6 Comments


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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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!

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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.

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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. […]

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Tags: Dog Charities & Adoption