Showing 15 posts from August 2009
You want to make sure you are feeding your dog the best food you can; although quality food may be more expensive, you'll save money and worry down the road in terms of veterinary care. But just how do you determine the quality of your dog's food?It's not an easy process. Just like determining the nutritional value of human food, deciding how dog foods compare to one other is tricky business.
Looking for a dog park? While you (and your dog) might know the way to your local dog park by heart, if you're traveling it's great to locate other off-leash parks perfect for stretching your two...and your dog's four...legs for a while. Here's a look at some popular resources for discovering dog parks:iPhone ApplicationOff Leash: This iPhone app from Eukanuba asks you to enter your zip code then
Living in Texas, we're around barbecue a lot (we even wrote a book once called Texas Barbecue)...and we know that barbecue pits and dogs can be a dangerous combination. With Labor Day just around the corner, a lot of dog lovers will be firing up the grills in a few days so we wanted to pass along some tips on keeping your dog safe during this fun activity.Before the Barbecue BeginsSafety begins
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 is National Dog Day, an event that was launched in 2004 by Colleen Paige. The special day focuses on the many homeless dogs out there waiting for homes and families of their own as well as the numerous working dogs--from law enforcement dogs to service dogs--that help so many.What will you be doing to celebrate National Dog Day? Whether you just make your walk a little
Many dog events allow photos, and some even permit flash photography. However, dog agility events generally prohibit any use of flashes for photography because the sudden lights can distract and confuse the dogs as they quickly make their way through the course.But did you realize that your camera may look like the flash is on, even with it's not?Many cameras come with an autofocus assist beam
