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Tuesday’s Top Ten: Funnest Dog Breeds

OK, so I’m not sure funnest is even a word, and there is no science to this list – it is simply the dog breeds I have known that I have had fun with.  This topic came to mind because my dogs are having  some serious playtime in my office – running all over the place and play-biting each other. 

Some dogs, like the Basset Hound, turn into doorstops soon after leaving puppyhood, so they’re not what I would call fun.  Other dogs, like German Shepherds, are too serious about being a guard dog, so I’ve never seen one having fun.  (OK, the address is “[email protected], for all of you Basset and German Shepherd owners!)

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Dog Overboard!

Remember the Tom Hanks movie where he survived a plane crash, only to be stranded on a deserted island? How about Gilligan and his friends, stuck perpetually on an uncharted desert isle after what was supposed to only be a three-hour tour (a three-hour tour). How many of you have wished to spend some time on a deserted island when life gets to be too much? Keep reading for a story about Sophie Tucker, an Australian Cattle Dog who fell overboard from her family’s boat and swam over five miles to an island. Continue reading Dog Overboard!

Angel Dogs: Divine Messengers of Love

Have you seen this book?  I haven’t read it yet, but I think it will be next on my list.  It tells many stories about how dogs have brought their families love – what a great theme!

Here is the “official” description of the book from the publisher:

With a well-earned reputation as man’s — as well as woman’s — best friend, dogs have an uncanny ability to sense exactly what their human friends need.  Gathered from thousands of stories Allen and Linda Anderson have received, as well as their own experiences, “Angel Dogs” demonstrates that dogs are not only faithful companions but also spiritual guides.  Stories include the four-legged speech therapist who helped a scared boy find his voice; the dog who came “special delivery” through the mail at just the right moment in a family’s life; the dog who helped guard Air Force One; dogs from the canine corps; service dogs; and many others.  The book also details new scientific findings on how dogs can save lives, sniff out cancerous tumors, and warn epileptics of impending seizures.  Each story is followed by a short meditation that helps readers focus on the messages of love that dogs bring to their lives.

Book Details:

Angel Dogs:  Divine Messengers of Love

By Allen Anderson, Linda C. Anderson

Edition:  illustrated

Published by New World Library, 2005

ISBN 157731493X, 9781577314936

218 pages

Link to Amazon.com

 

Until next time,

Good day, and good dog!

An Answer to the Potty Patch mystery!

I did a boatload of research today and finally tracked down the owner of the Potty Patch business.  Many of you have wondered what was going on with this company, since you sent in your credit card information, but never received your product.  See my previous post here.  (Special note to VPinTenn:  Thanks for the phone number!  Unfortunately, I could never get through – kept getting “all circuits are busy”.)

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Washington State Puppy Mill Legislation

We had a comment on the blog last week about State Senate bill 5661 in Washington.  The commenter, Dave, was against the bill because of the cost it would impose on breeders who own more than 10 adult dogs.  Dave also states that “they” are trying to make it federal law, so it could potentially affect breeders everywhere in the States.  Whether or not that last part is true, it is an interesting topic for debate.

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Dog’s Indoor Potty Patch = Identity Theft Scam????

After my last post on the dog’s indoor potty patch, I received numerous comments about people submitting their credit card information, but never receiving their product.  This makes you wonder why the company is collecting credit card info and whether or not it is a scam. 

As you know, I have tried to get a response from the company, as well as from Animal Planet, where their ads run.  However, no luck so far.  My next recommendation is that anyone who submitted information to try to buy an Indoor Potty Patch should fill out an identity theft complaint form through the Federal Trade Commission’s web site – let’s see if that gets any response.

Please let the rest of us know if you get an answer.  Thanks!

Until next time,

Good day, and good dog!