Fearful Dogs and Medical Warning Signs

Any time an otherwise “normal” dog shows a sudden increase in fear, everyone recommends a thorough physical exam to rule out medical causes for the change in behavior.

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Worm Girl Returns

I love my dogs, but they are full-on, downright GROSS. For a couple weeks, Lilly had been paying too much attention to her behind. Last Friday, I finally

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Dog Product Review: Petstages Stuffing Free Durable Play Stix

Does your dog like squeaky dog toys? Dog toys with no stuffing? Dog toys that are a bit cuddly? Then, Lilly has great news about the Petstages Stuffing

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Wordless Wednesday: Summer 2011

Just a few images from July @ Champion of My Heart.  

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Dog Blog Poll: Dogs in Cars (Hot or Otherwise)

The case of these stolen dogs raised some debate over leaving dogs alone in cars, even when temps are not hot at all. I know what we consider

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Book Review: Inside of a Dog

Friday’s eureka-moment post about Lilly’s summertime fears of the house comes from something I read in Alexandra Horowitz’s book “Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and

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Dog Training Update: Summertime Fear Flare-Up

In summers past, I lamented the resurgence of Lilly’s inexplicable fear flare-ups. It happens only in the summer and only in the evening. Trust me, we’ve run through

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Petfinder Big Birthday Bash, July 15-17, 2011

Today is one of four annual Blog the Change Days, where pet bloggers promote their favorite people, organizations, and events that improve the lives of animals in communities

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Kissing Booth Dog Video – The Making Of

Thanks to everyone who shared our Kissing Booth Dog Video last week. As promised, here is a behind-the-scenes look and answers to the most-asked questions.

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Trouble Round the Bend: Off-Leash Dogs

Over the Independence Day Weekend, Lilly and I squeezed in some girl time for a hike. No trouble with mountain bikes on the hike-only day, but we did

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