Dog Training
December 19, 2011
DogWatch’s Holiday Gift Guide for Pet Owners
It’s hard to believe the holidays are already upon us, but sure enough, Hannukah starts tomorrow(!) and Christmas is on Sunday. To help you with your last-minute shopping, here’s DogWatch’s gift guide for the pet owner in your life.
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- Drinkwell® HydroGo Pet Canteen
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- Pawprints Ornament Kit
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- Car Seat Protector
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- FURminator®
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- Deluxe Self-Warming Bolster Dog Bed
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- Puppy Tweets™
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- LED Lighted Dog Leash
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- Sporting Dog First Aid Kit
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- Doggles® ILS Dog Goggles
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- Pet Head™ Grooming Products
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- The BigLeash® Remote Trainer
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- DogWatch® Hidden Fence System
September 26, 2011
Paging Doctor Fido! The Healing Power of Therapy Dogs
Curling up with a canine companion is definitely one of life’s purest and most simple pleasures. How many times have you wished you could bottle that wonderful feeling of comfort and peace that comes from petting a dog so you could open it up and have that feeling again when things get rough? That’s the basic premise behind therapy dogs: dogs that are trained to be well-behaved and provide comfort and affection to those in need of it.
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September 19, 2011
Service Dogs: Making a Daily Difference
We all know that dogs are capable of learning and performing some pretty amazing and impressive tricks. What some people aren’t as familiar with are the services dogs are capable of learning and executing and the lives they save and enrich in doing so. Service dogs make a daily difference for those living with physical, neurological, and psychological disabilities. They allow people to live as normal a life as possible, and to do many of the things that their disabilities might prohibit them from doing without assistance. They work tirelessly, devotedly, lovingly, and all they ask in return is affection. They are canine heroes, and we are excited to highlight them in this week’s Dog Tails post.
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September 9, 2011
All About Agility
Last week we gave you some suggestions to help your dog further his intellectual pursuits. But like many people, some dogs are scholars AND athletes. If this sounds like your pup, we’ve got just the thing for you. It’s called Agility, and it’s sweeping the nation. In fact, you may have even seen some agility trials on TV! Combining solid training, discipline, and athleticism, agility training helps a dog develop and maintain his fitness, versatility, and attention and obedience to his owner/handler. It also provides him with an outlet for his extra energy, and is a great way to strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
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