Happy New Year, DogTails readers! 2014 was a busy year for us on the blog. We covered popular news stories about dogs, brought you training and health tips for every season, tackled some of the challenges of life with puppy, and (hopefully) made you laugh with photos and videos of dogs being dogs. 2015 looks to an even more exiting year for us at DogWatch, but before we get there, we wanted to review some of our favorite blog posts from the past year. Happy reading!
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As we approach the New Year, it’s time to review some of the highlights of 2014. No, we are not talking about the year’s biggest news stories, best movies, top songs or most amazing sports moments. DogTails wants to review 2014 the way we know best – the Year in Dogs! Below are some of the most memorable dog (and cat) stories of the past year. Enjoy, and a Happy New Year to hound and human alike!
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So you’re having a party, and your guests just arrived at the front door. Your dog is so excited to see these new people that he jumps up, gives kisses, wiggles his tail and barks “Hello!” over and over for 10 minutes. Some guests think its adorable, but one is unsure how to respond, another doesn’t want dog kisses and a third is actually afraid of dogs. It would be much easier for everyone if Baxter waited until everyone was settled and then enjoyed snuggles and pets from your willing friends and family. But how do we teach him that the doorway is not for playing?
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Christmas is less than two weeks away – and chances are you still have a bit of shopping left to do. Or if you are one of those Christmas Eve shoppers, maybe a lot left to do! Last week, we shared 10 gift ideas for your dog. Today, we present Part Two of our 2014 DogWatch Gift Guide. We’ve found 12 more creative gift ideas, this time focusing on dog lovers. Need a present for a niece that loves taking and sharing pictures of her French Bulldog? How about a gift for your friend who loves teaching tricks to his Border Collie? Or what about your mom, who loves her Corgi so much she gave her your old bedroom? Check out our finds, and cross some gifts off your list!
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