We all wish we could keep our dogs with us 24 hours a day, but most of us work for bosses who insist we come to work to actually get something done other than playing with our best friends. So, how can you keep your dog entertained while you’re gone? Please note, for some of these, the entertainment value continues even after you get home. Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Ideas for Keeping Your Dog Occupied While You’re Away
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Tuesday Top Ten: America’s Best Dog Parks
A friend of mine just gave me a copy of the June issue of Dog Fancy, where they list the top ten dog parks in America. In case you missed their article, here are the rankings. I’m proud to say that my favorite park, Stow, Ohio’s Bow Wow Beach, made the cut.
Tuesday Top Ten: Guard Dogs
Loyalty. Intelligence. Obedience. These are the top qualities you will look for in a guard dog. You don’t necessarily want a dog who will bark to alert you to intruders – that’s a watch dog. Guard dogs, on the other hand, take care of the problem by taking down the intruder. Early socialization is important because a guard dog must be able to distinguish between friendly people who just happen to be strangers, and those people who actually pose a threat to you and your family.
So, what are the top ten breeds to fulfill all of these requirements?
Tuesday Top Ten: Small Breeds
If you have a small home or if you just like smaller dogs, you might want to choose from one of the breeds on this list. Small dogs are generally a little less expensive to care for because you will have to buy less food and smaller-sized accessories such as kennels, leashes, and toys. In addition, some of your veterinary care will be less expensive because you will be buying smaller doses of medication.
Tuesday Top Ten: Dog Breeds for Children
Looking for a dog who will be a great friend to your kids? Obviously, you want a dog who is patient and tolerant of children who might be a little grabby, but you must also match your potential dog’s temperament to your family’s lifestyle. Four out of every ten dogs who are taken into families are later dropped off at shelters simply because the dog’s personality doesn’t match the family’s expectations.
Tuesday Top Ten: Dogs for Apartment Dwellers
Many people focus on size alone when selecting a dog to live in an apartment, but there are other considerations equally, if not more, important. Activity level, ease of housebreaking, and the amount of noise a dog is likely to make should also be considered. Here’s our top ten list for the breeds that will do best in apartments. Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Dogs for Apartment Dwellers
Tuesday Top Ten: Homemade Dog Food Ingredients
I was recently asked to discuss homemade dog food for a magazine article, which got me to thinking about the best ingredients to feed your dog. You’ll note that the top five are protein sources, because that’s what dogs crave and need most. The rest include sources of the other nutrients important to your dog’s health. All of these ingredients can be served raw and uncooked. Your dog’s digestive tract is built to handle raw food without risk of diseases like e.coli or botulism.
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Tuesday Top Ten: Highlights from the Marmaduke Movie
As I wrote yesterday, I really enjoyed the Marmaduke movie. Here are what I consider the top ten highlights from the show.
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Tuesday’s Top Ten: Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe
This week’s top ten list is brought to you courtesy of the Humane Society of the United States. Here are their top ten ways to keep your dog safe.
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Tuesday Top Ten: Your Dog’s Pet Peeves
Next week we’ll list our top ten pet peeves about our dogs, but this week it’s the dogs’ turn. Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Your Dog’s Pet Peeves