November 11, 2011
What Your Vet Would Like You To Know
We all want our pets to be healthy and get the best medical care possible. DogWatch went to the experts to get their recommendations on how to ensure that! Here is the ‘Top 10’ (plus a few more) list of what your vet would like you to know:
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November 4, 2011
The Labrador Retriever: Capturing Hearts for Over a Century
Who doesn’t love a Labrador Retriever? With its intelligent and alert eyes, smiling face, and loyal and loving disposition, it’s no wonder that the Labrador has a secure hold on its title of most popular dog in the United States.
Due to their intellect, gentleness, steady temperaments, adaptability, and eagerness to please, Labs excel as both family and working dogs. Part of the American Kennel Club®’s Sporting Group, they have long been favored hunting companions, but are also widely used as guide and assistance dogs, therapy dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, and in narcotics detection and other law enforcement work.
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October 28, 2011
Halloween Safety Tips for Your Dog
While Halloween is an exciting time for us humans, it can be a downright scary and stressful time for dogs. Tons of people who may or may not actually look like people, constant noise and activity, doorbells ringing, doors opening and closing – all of this can be highly upsetting to many dogs. If not celebrating Halloween is not an option at your house, here are some guidelines from DogWatch to help you keep your dog safe and sane on the scariest night of the year.
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October 25, 2011
Doggie Dress-Up!
Believe it or not, Halloween’s right around the corner! Is it just us, or did this year fly by? While we’re sure you’ve been stocking up on candy for the trick-or-treaters and costumes for the kids, have you given any thought to what your dog is going to be for Halloween? Doggie Halloween costumes, both home- and commercially-made, are growing in popularity every year, with many communities even having costume parades and contests!
If you’re stuck on what to garb your pup in this Halloween, here are some great ideas DogWatch came across as we scoured the internet for costume ideas for our own dogs. And if you do dress your pup this year, make sure to send us a picture of it at heidi.fence@dogwatch.com, or post it on our Facebook page!
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- I find this costume highly illogical.
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- I don’t care if I look good enough to eat. Hands off!
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- Chia pup: the dog that grows!
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- What, no sauce?!
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- Scent sold separately.
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- Sadly, the history books overlooked the cutest pharaoh of them all: King Mutt. Perhaps it was the doggie breath?
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- Certification classes not included.
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- The headless Dogman doesn’t quite have the same ring to it…
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- My owner took me trick-or-treating. She got the candy. All I got was this lousy sheet!
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- You don’t mind that I borrowed your bikini top, do you?
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- Ready to board the train to Dogwarts!
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- No, no, we are NOT that kind of hot dog! Stop licking your lips like that!
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- Woof! Err…Moo!
Haven’t had enough cute dogs in costumes? (Is it possible to ever get enough?) Check out this great video for more inspiration!
