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Mannerly Mutts Maine Dog Training and Maine Dog Trainer
This last Saturday, we set up at a flea market in York Maine on Ridge Road (towards the strip mall where TD BankNorth is located). Course the wife had dogs boarding, dogs training, dogs boarding and... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
Protocol for Longe Line Exercise
PROPERTY OF MANNERLY MUTTS DOG TRAINING AND ROBIN RUBIN. WE ONLY ALLOW PAYING CLIENTS TO COPY THIS MATERIAL FOR THEIR USE ALONE. THIS MATERIAL MUST NOT BE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER NON-CLIENT PARTIES OF... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
What Longe Line Days 4-8 Looks Like
First Clip Lola Part 1 of Longe Line from Prev Week: Clip Part 2 of Longe Line with Lola, which includes the dropping of the leash. (5 of the 20 minutes of dropped leash... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
Molded Sits Days 1 and 2 Using Bailey
PROPERTY OF MANNERLY MUTTS DOG TRAINING AND ROBIN RUBIN. WE ONLY ALLOW PAYING CLIENTS TO COPY THIS MATERIAL FOR THEIR USE ALONE. THIS MATERIAL MUST NOT BE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER NON-CLIENT PARTIES OF... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
June 21st Date Fearfuldog Challenge is Due=$$$s to My Animal Rescues
June 21st of 2009, I had a very tough case of a dog named, Hoobie. He is an English Springer who was trained by me, and returned by his owners. This dog was biting or charging at his owners weekly.... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
Her Name Was Lola, She Was A Showgirl
Our newest residency student's name is Lola. She is a female Pit X. She looks like she may have a fair amount of lab in her. I will write a little history about her here. She was adopted at six... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
Guinea Pig Connection
If you've had guinea pigs for any length of time, you know that the two hottest pieces of real estate in any cage are the cozy cups and the "pigloos." While I've indulged my pigs' demands for pigloos, I always......
Back To Our Regular Programming
Things have been more than hectic, and just short of insane, for the last few weeks for those of us at the rescue. There never seemed to be enough time or enough energy or both, and some things regrettably slipped......
Catch Our Web Interview On April 19
The rescue will be interviewed on a Blog Talk Radio Show (A Variety of Pets) by Glo, a proud mom of multiple pets who launched a business to help educate current and prospective pet owners. The interview will be on......
Tip For Pet-Proofing Your Home
The other night I was watching an episode of "Cats 101" on Animal Planet and a segment about the Singapura breed mentioned the need to pet-proof one's house in order to keep this very active, very adventurous cat safe. The......
Will My Male Guinea Pigs Ever Bond?
Over on our uber-popular Myth #1: Male Guinea Pigs Can't Live Together post, Andrea asked: I have a 2 year old male guinea pig named Murray, he's very calm with humans (he doesn't bite, he's calm and is trained). I've......
More Things Your Guinea Pig Should Not Eat
Last fall, I wrote about the 10 things that your guinea pig should not eat, which also included links to other lists of poisonous and toxic plants. Ellen Falbowski (the rescue's board secretary and the person prepping Joanne's piggy photos......
Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature
Horse Portrait : Joey Final Scan
Custom Portrait of Joey (Chestnut Horse) 12″ x 16″ Oil Painting on Linen Canvas Hardboard ©2010 Leanne Wildermuth All Rights Reserved This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature.Horse Portrait : Joey Final Scan This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature.Horse Portrait : Joey Final Scan...
Horse Portrait : Joey Completed
Well here it is – the update you’ve been waiting for! Joey’s portrait is complete. I could not be more pleased with this piece, and I am so proud to be able to share it with you. I hope…This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist...
Here’s the 6th day progress shot on Joey’s portrait – I’ve made it down to his eye, detailing his mane over his forehead, and I’m in the beginning stages of detailing the muscle and veins throughout his face. Many,…This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature.Horse Portrait...
Another progress shot for you on Joey’s portrait. I’m working from the top down, now. Yesterday I completed his neck, ears and the top half of his white patch, so now today I can go back and paint the…This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature.Horse...
Here’s the fourth progress shot of Joey’s portrait. I’ve completed the under painting at this point so the next stage will be to start detailing in the blades of grass up to his muzzle and then complete the detail…This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature.Horse Portrait...
I made quite a bit of progress on Joey’s portrait yesterday, painting in the fence line, the background of the pasture and the base for the dark shadows of the blades of green grass in the foreground. Next, I’ll…This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature.Horse Portrait...
Best Friends Pet Care, Prairie View
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Bring your dog by for a funfilled day at Best Friends Doggie Camp, while you and the other kids enjoy the day down town visiting the museums and other fun Chicago fun spots. See below for Free days at the Museums..... Museum Of Science and Industry August 30 The Art Institute...
Ike The Eisenhower Expressway Dog
Ike has a home!http://www.facebook.com/IkeTheDog?ref=search&v=wallSome of you might remember reading about Ike. He was found wandering the Eisenhower Expressway about a month and a half ago. Not only was he found once but twice! Ike had been spotted 2 days in a row in the same area on the expressway before...
Barkability.com: Dog Shopping Blog
Greetings! I realize that a few of you visit this blog from time to time and, as I consider how long I’ve been inactive, felt that I owed you an apology. I have not been posting and, what may be......
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Woof! Sniff around @ I See Spot. ($18)...
Perfect for a walk through the woods...or the living room. Sniff around @ Zobo Pet Products. ($25)...
The official dog collar of Puppy Parker. Sniff around @ Swanky Pet. ($15 - $21)...
Animal Rights or Human Responsibility (AR-HR)
What’s HSUS REALLY up to? Look at what they condemn …
A short update tonight … I’ve noticed a pattern over time with the HSUS press releases and CEO Wayne Pacelle’s blog, “Humane Nation”. The pattern? With noticeable frequency, issues used to attack their opponents are issues which are reflected within the HSUS itself. Some examples? In “Humane Nation”, HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle...
New from the HSUS: A Matter of Color (of Law)
It appears that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is not above learning from those it has targeted. On April 27, 2010 the HSUS filed a ‘color of Law’ suit against Ohio Secretary of State, Jennifer Brunner, in conjunction with Michigan lawyer Beatrice M Friedlander. The basis for the ...
Why is the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA) Important to Animal Enterprise? (At all levels)
Do you raise and sell animals or their products on a commercial scale? (Family farmers, raise your hands) Do you raise and sell animals or their products on a hobby level? (Hobby farmers, backyard chicken keepers, show dog breeders; raise your hands) Do you host animal competitions on your property? (Hosts of...
Elephants, Racketeering Lawsuits and the HSUS; Oh My!
Well, it looks like the chickens (or would those be elephants) are coming home to roost. Feld Entertainment, the parent company for Ringling Brothers, has launched a RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) suit against the following organizations and individuals: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Humane Society...
Bills Beyond Belief, Arizona and Maryland
Two bills came through my email this week that have left me just this side of speechless. These would be Arizona HB2375 (Possessing Dangerous Wildlife Prohibited) and Maryland SB505 (Pet Stores – Sale of Dogs Less than 9 Months of Age Prohibited). Let’s review the fun points. Arizona HB2375, Possessing Dangerous...
Attacks on Commercial Animal Use, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
With the myriad directions of attack on commercial animal use, I thought I’d dust off the 2006 Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA)and take a closer look at it. After looking at the AETA, I’m going to break this down into a series of 3 articles: The 2006 AETA: What is it? ...
Pet Connection Blog
Test driving the Ferrari of dog crates
When is a dog crate worth $600? When it’s the fabulous Ferrari of dog crates, and the money’s going to help shelter animals. I’m talking about DenHaus’ BowHaus, a piece of dog furniture right out of the pages of a design magazine, intended to grace a sleek modern house with high-tech lighting,...
SoCal county targets ‘pit bulls’ for mandatory spay-neuter
The trend of breed-specific legislation has come to San Bernardino County, Calif. The County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance on Tuesday requiring pit bulls and pit bull mixes to be spayed or neutered, or else the owners will face fines, starting at $100 for the first offense, and...
Dog vitamins recalled… and pet owners have questions
FDA announced today that all unexpired lots of Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamins for dogs are being recalled due to what it calls “possible salmonella contamination.” This is being reported in a lot of places, so instead of repeating what’s in the FDA’s release (you can read it here), I’ll raise a...
Out with the old, in with the noobs
It is changing of the guard time at Purdue — there is a progression of new faces as the seniors graduate and become doctors, the interns move on and we welcome the new ones and the residents are replaced with a fresh crop. The senior students have already been gowned, feted...
Dashing through the door? Not my dogs!
I’ve been teaching my dogs to sit at open doors and gates for many years. All of my dogs , when approaching an open door, gate, or garage door, will sit and wait for permission to go out. If permission doesn’t happen, they won’t move. One Sunday my husband and I...
A baby bird scared Archer today. I know, I know; that’s really sad. But it was a very scary baby bird. We were at the training yard, and I realized the baby birds in the cypress tree were beginning to fly. The parents were dive bombing the dogs and me, and...
Romeo The Cat Animal Rescue Site
Sat next to male staff member and stalked his head. Crawled stealthly up his body and got thisclose to his face and…..MEEEEEEOYYYYYYW! Then, batted his cheek. That boy was up and at ‘em quickly and BREAKFAST was on time today. Hooray!...
None. Staff up way too early….even for ME. Annoying. Still sleepy....
his morning, female staff was lying on her back. Crawled up her stomach and stood on her chest. Meowedmeowedmeowed. Then, put paw in her right eye socket. And, OH HULLO, BREAKFAST!...
ood morning, fur-ends! Today’s guest is the little brother of one of our previous Friday stars, Angelus. He’s pretty skilled in the wake up tactics himself. Here’s what he writes: Hiya, Romeo! I’m Angelus’ kid brother, Wilf (named after the Doctor Who character of the same name, Wilfred Mott). My brother...
Staff laying on side. I tightrope-walked up her side and stood on her upper arm, wobbling and meowing until my demands were met. BREAKFAST, I live for you....
oday I felt extra rambunctious so jumped up on female staff member’s pillow and meowedmeowedmeowed, then jumped off bed and ran out of the room, down the stairs, back up the stairs. Paused. Yowled in the hallway and jumped back up on the bed. Peered into female staff member’s face...
DC Dogs Examiner
You may have seen the ads on TV. Donate your unwanted car to a worthy cause and receive a tax deduction. The organization that rings bells in front of stores is one of the largest to solicit your old auto. But did you know you could also donate it to......
Dog whisperer, Cesar Millan, is coming to Washington
Cesar Millan, star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, arrives at the George Mason University Patriot Center on Sunday, December 6, 2009 , for his Live PackPower Tour. The PackPower Tour is a new seminar created b......
Free microchipping for new adoptees
photo courtesy: stylo1987 Microchip identificat......
Thank your veterinarian contest nominees announced. See if your vet is on the list.
Photo Courtesy Willie CloeteHundreds of pet owners throughout the United States nominated their veterinarians for the third annual Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet® contest. The Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) establ......
Barking problem? Free workshop in D.C. area
photo courtesy: lily rosen Are you......
2009 Hambone Awards: 12 most bizarre pet accidents
Photo courtesy: Vaughan WillisCrawford, the Brittany spaniel of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, ate a bra and its gel inserts. The inserts proved mildly toxic to Crawford. For......
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The Three Dog Blog (read it or get licked)!
#nogoogleads {display:none !important;} Being quite involved in the world of pets meds this is just a note to let anyone that is interested know that Generic Advantix is now available and for a very low price. It is a perfect replacement for Frontline and is currently over half the price....
The Furminator Deshedding Tool Furminator Reviews
#nogoogleads {display:none !important;} Excuse me if I sound a little excited but Furminator where have you been all my life. I can’t believe it has taken me, what, 19 years of owning Dogs to finally actually get a Dog brush that works properly. The Furminator deshedding tool is frankly amazing....
How To Stop Dogs Running Away: Cheap Dog Backpacks!
Jet, our youngest Dog is just about two now, and her Mum, Daisy has been a very bad influence on her since she was old enough to scamper about the place. Daisy, who has undergone extensive shy Dog Training has never been shy about one thing, if she has her...
Treating a Dog’s Urinary Incontinence Naturally with Leaks No More
Mrs Three Dog Blogger here. He’s mentioned previously here on one of the best Dog Blogs about our Daisy Dog’s Urinary Incontinence. There are a lot of reasons why the problem can arise but it seems Daisy’s is a hormonal issue, leading to her having less control...
Pet Meds: The Best Prices For Pet Med Purchases
Many people use 1800 PetMeds to buy there online Pet Meds. This is without comparing prices from other stores and this means that often we pay more than we need to. The reality is that many online stores that are popular such as 1800petmeds and sites like Fosters and Smith...
Someone Shot My Cat In The Face
Naruto, our extremely EVIL CAT came home last night after he had been away for two days. Nothing unusual in that, he is often away for days at a time. He came home in a state even worse than usual after one of his regular jaunts. He had a cut on...
PupStyle.com
PupStylish flickr Pic of the Week photograph by :anna天生就是個懶人! This is one very patient doggie! But it is always best to put safety first – so put on your melon helmet before you go outside! view the full size image here for more Pupstylish Dog fashion join our super fun...
Dotty and Colorful collar from The Cool Puppy
A splash of summer fun for you and your pup from Miami based designer TheCoolPuppy! A super soft leather collar riddled with colorful hollow studs. We find the black leather version gives the studs the most colorful “pop” compared to the over-sweet pink and bright green leathers also offered. As...
PupStylish flickr Pic of the Week Dragon Dog photograph by :pupstyle Great Gandolf’s Ghost! That is one fly Dragon Dog outfit! And it also has the added benefit of being very low impact on the dog – no constricting belly bands or leg/foot coverings. You can tell by the look...
Pet Life Radio with Dara Foster
Dara Foster hosted her latest installment of “The Pet Set” on PetlifeRadio.com. This episode included a fascinating interview with Groomer Has It superstar Jorge Bendersky. Jorge can be seen as a grooming judge on TLC’s new show “Extreme Poodles”. A long time friend of PupStyle – he shares some great...
Welcome to the wonderful world of Pet Grooming Studio! A walk through the steps of taking a pet from dirty to divine! Washing, drying, clipping and dressing – all without the post-bath shake out! All of this combined with a peppy little piano-bar sound track to keep your toes tapping!...
PupStylish Pic: World Cup Pup – Brazil
PupStylish flickr Pic of the Week FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 photograph by :SportingTonic Not much fashion or style going on in this pic BUT COME ON! This is one insanely cute puppy! And he’s even got good taste in World Cup teams! Go Brazil! view the full size image...
Rescue Me
Coy is a one year old Heeler pup who was turned over by his owners a year ago because they could no longer afford to care for him, nor did they have the time. He is fun loving and outgoing and is used to being around kids. He likes to...
Dixie is a perfect little Jack Russell Terrier. She is about 4 years old, and has the playfulness of a younger dog! She is good on the leash and seems very intelligent. She would make the perfect addition to your family. We're sure you'll want to run right out and...
Hannah is an energetic, loving 21/2 year old spayed female Golden Retriever. She is past the puppy stage, but is still very active and loves life. Hannah enjoys walks, and being with her people. She gets along well with other dogs and likes to play with them. She has also...
Dash is a medium size spayed female Cattle Dog mix, about 3 years old. Dash came to the shelter after being found dashing across the highway with another canine pal. She is a goofy girl who loves attention. Dash is good with other dogs and appears to be fine with...
Roy is about 7 months old and is a good dog. He's your typical heeler. He's friendly and loves everybody. He would make a great dog for anyone,, and he's neutered, micro chipped, wormed and has all his shots.We found Roy through Stonecliffe Animal Rescue in Lemoore, California.For more information...
Floyd is a young male, purebred Great Pyrenees, about two years old. Floyd is a fun, happy boy. He is very friendly and can be a bit exuberant at times but settles right down when asked to. He does need to learn better leash manners and to keep 4 feet...
Your Pet's Best Friend
Today a client brought in this list of all the things their dog has chewed up... in the last 3 days. The thing is, their dog is a 4-months old Labrador Retriever puppy. He's eating a high quality puppy diet......
This is Cady, the dog we have now. She’s a mutt who needed a home. We adopted her as a near-adult stray. With the exception of being a cat-killing fool, and snapping at intruders when we’re not home, she’s been......
I had a birthday last week and my wife gave me the best card ever. My (younger) sister always remembers my birthday with a “funny” card about how old and decrepit I must be getting… like I need reminding. This......
Scout Quest 100 and The Roping Ranch
Last weekend was Scout Quest 100. It was the second biggest Scouting event in the country, second only to the upcoming National Jamboree. This year is the 100th anniversary year of the Boy Scouts of America. Every 10 years, the......
A reader with a question about Anal Sac Problems asked “are you still there?” Good question. Yes, I am, but between working long hours, and keeping my daughter’s Peace Corps site up to date, and Scout stuff, I just haven’t......
Hill's Science Diet - great nutrition, lousy merchandising
A couple of years ago, I wrote a post on why I carry the Hill's Science Diets and prescription diets. I still have confidence in the nutrition. On the other hand, I am losing patience with their merchandising practices. They......
Jenna & Snickers
Snickers has turned into such a snuggler this past year or so. Here’s the proof. (That’s my leg that his paw is draped across.) A lot has happened since my last post, but most importantly, we’ve moved (again). We’re all settled into our new apartment and routine in Mississippi, so hopefully...
R.I.P. Ms. Brandywine (~Sept 1993 to May 17, 2010)
Rest in peace baby girl. I hope we gave you everything youneeded and that you knew we loved you ferociously to the end.We miss you sweetie. ...
This is a quick and dirty blog post, but I thought it would be easier to point everyone towards one post instead of writing and rewriting what’s going on into a bunch of different emails, postings, etc. Despite her age (16 1/2), Brandy has been very bouncy and energetic on walks...
The Anipal Times Launched Today
hai peeples, snickers here today we unveiled the "classified, top sekrit project" we haz been working on for the past five weeks. it is called The Anipal Times and it is an online newspaper for the anipal community. all the money for ads that run on the paper go to charity and...
The One Where I Apologize and Ramble
I haven’t written a real post for awhile. I’ve been focusing more on making time for “walkies and snuggling” with Snick when I’m not at work or working on the various projects (Shiba rescue, crazy Twitter projects, meetups, etc.) that he gets me involved in. I still want this site...
“I Was Just Reading Your Blog”
Today was a good day. Snickers and I started off the afternoon (which is the beginning of our day after all) with romp in the snow covered dog run. Then Snick managed to take me to his favorite liquor store. Yes, I said my dog has a favorite liquor store....
WednesdayHero~Tech Sergeant Victor R. Adams
Tech Sergeant Victor R. Adams 20th Special Operations Squadron The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Cross to Technical Sergeant Victor R. Adams (AFSN: 13533712), United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operations...
My father always said the truth needed no defence. BP and the US Goverment have proven that is not a concept they are ready to embrace. While daily news gets grimmer, we have to ask, where is the outrage, where is the disbeliefthat a company would be so greedy as to put the...
WednesdayHero~On Friday~Capt. Kyle Comfort
My apologies for not posting the last week or so, but I have been sicker than a …well pretty dang sick. This Weeks Post Was Suggested And Written By Beth Capt. Kyle Comfort 27 years old from Jacksonville, Alabama Fire Support Officer Company D, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment May 8, 2010 Kyle Comfort had just...
Wednesday Hero~Sgt. Kristopher J. Battles
Sgt. Kristopher J. Battles Sgt. Kristopher J. Battles, the combat artist with the National Museum of the Marine Corps, stands in front of his paintings, May 5, 2010, at the John F. Kennedy School of Government for Harvard University. Battles showed several paintings, sketches and portraits for residents and tourists to...
The Bengal Brats and TheMasterofTheUniverse wish all you moms out there a happy and peaceful day! Tigger just happened to get caught is all….....
We all know that fairy GodMothers come in all sizes and shapes, but the single common denominator is that they Care. They Want to right the wrongs and often practice random acts of kindness. I had ordered a set of tunnels from Fresh Steps My Paw Print point program, it took me...
Best Friends Windy City
Betty White teams with Petco and Blue Buffalo to fight pet cancer.
Betty White has teamed up with Petco and Blue Buffalo in an effort to raise funds for the Morris Animal Research efforts to find a cure for pet cancer. To learn more go to http://petcancerawareness.org/ ...
Fun bowling benefit for Friends of Animal Care and Control
Join Friends of Animal Care and Control on Wednesday, June 23rd from 6-9 pm at the Lucky Strike Bowling Alley. Proceeds benefit strays and homeless animal in Chicago. To print, click on the poster. Bring the poster to lucky Strike Bowling alley between now and June 23rd and they will donate...
ABC's Good Morning America discusses pet allergies
Dr. Becker discusses pet allergies and posible remedies on GMA. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Pets/deal-allergies-pet/story?id=10811285...
Shedd Aquarium's baby beluga needs a name
From the Shedd Aquarium website, "Shedd Aquarium’s newest baby beluga whale needs a name! Starting Monday, May 24, Shedd is partnering with ABC 7 and the Daily Herald to offer you the chance to help choose a name for our male calf. Take a look at Shedd Aquarium’s beluga calf...
Lake Shore Animal Shelter Bone Vivant Brunch
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Best Friends Helping to Clean up the Gulf Coast Oil Spill
Hair is very efficient at collecting oil out of the air, off surfaces like your skin and out of the water, even petroleum oil. Products called Hair Mats and Hair Booms are made from hair and fur clipping to help contain oil spills. Hair Clippings are especially needed now after this...