Happy Howl-a-ween Everyone!

Labels: children, dogs, fun, halloween, kids, pets, pictures

Halloween is getting closer - even if the weather here in NJ feels more like May! If you hurry, and your dog is willing, you can still find or make the perfect costume. Or, if your dog is like my cockapoo Bailey, perhaps costumes aren't an option. Well, you can still have that festive puppy holiday flare with a Halloween Bandana.

Here are some more tips to having a fun, safe, dog-friendly Halloween:

• 8 Tips for a Safe Halloween With Your Dog - Dogs take part more and more in the evening's fun. Learn how to keep them safe.
  
• Training Your Dog for Halloween - Bone up on leash training tips for your dog in time for Halloween.
  


• Find the perfect costume! Halloween Costumes for your Dogs at Drs. Foster & Smith. Valid through 10.31.07
  



• Stock up on treats for those furry trick-or-treaters!
  


• Be Prepared! - Many of our visitors on the big night bring their dogs along, so I always keep a bowl of dog biscuits in various sizes and flavors handy. That way, no matter what size pup comes along, we have something tasty for them too!


• Dress up! - You'll find some great costumes here: Halloween Costumes for your Dogs at Drs. Foster & Smith. Valid through 10.31.07 And don't forget to take a ton of pictures; DoggieDeliveries.com is hosting its second annual Dog Halloween Photo Contest!


• Stay Safe! - Bailey loves to see the kids, but I know some children are not comfortable around dogs. So I put up the Exercise Pen 8-Panel (24" W x 36" H). This lets Bailey see the kids, but a) I don't have to worry about her slipping out b) no kids are scared. Also take a look at these helpful tips: Keeping your Pet Safe on Halloween
  


• Send Dog-Themed eGreetings for Halloween

Labels: children, dogs, fun, halloween, holiday, puppy

You may have heard about the beagle puppy that some creep attacked with acid.* Evil, sick, twisted, depraved, wicked, heinous, loathsome...I just can't find a single word to describe the person who could do such a thing.

I'm surprised and bothered that the news isn't pointing out that this isn't a one-time event. A while back another dog was found, in the same area, after another acid attack. Call me an alarmist, but this seems like more like a pattern than just a horrible coincidence. And where is the reporting on where the dogs come from? Are these family pets that have been stolen? Or someone abusing their own pets?

The good news is in both cases a local group (START II of Bergen County) has stepped in to help get these poor pups the medical treatment they need. If you want to make a donation, you can call them at: 201-843-8968 or visit "http://www.volunteermatch.org/orgs/org49333.html.

Keep a close eye on your pets, and give them an extra hug tonight.


*Fair warning - the stories and photos are hard to read/disturbing to view.

Labels: dogs, health, news, pets

This is just too cute not to share: modern pooch : your daily doggy fix : Seeing Eye Cat!

More on the possible cancer/microship connection: Living | Jury is still out on pet microchips and cancer risk | Seattle Times Newspaper.

Labels: chips, dogs, medical, RFID, VeriChip

Dogs can enjoy Halloween just as much as we do. I know Bailey loves seeing all the kids coming to visit her that night (that's how she sees it anyway... ;-)).

Here are some more tips to having a fun, safe, dog-friendly Halloween:

• 8 Tips for a Safe Halloween With Your Dog - Dogs take part more and more in the evening's fun. Learn how to keep them safe.


• Training Your Dog for Halloween - Bone up on leash training tips for your dog in time for Halloween.


• Find the perfect costume!


• Stock up on treats for those furry trick-or-treaters!

Labels: dogs, fun, halloween, holiday

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means fancy dress parties. If your pooch will be walking the red carpet, or just wants to dazzle at your next party, you might want to check out Your Dog in Katherine and America's Emmy Gowns.

Labels: dogs, fun

The Cool Tool: Triple Leash Splitter might be just the thing to make life a bit easier.

Labels: cool idea, dogs, pet care

Got travel plans for the upcoming holidays? Well, if you've wished you didn't have to leave your furry companion behind, check out this story about hotels that welcome you AND your pet: Pampered pooches, fat cats living large in luxury pet hotels - CNN.com

Labels: cool idea, dogs, travel