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Why Are Dogs Protective of Children?
By Ruthie Bently
Growing up I had several incredible dogs in my life. We lived on two acres at the end of a gravel road, and I had to walk a quarter of a mile to catch the school bus. The man who lived across from the bus stop had a Saint Bernard, and every morning the dog would come out of the house and walk me to the bus stop. As soon as I was on the bus, he went back home, and every afternoon when I got off the bus he was waiting for me. No matter the weather, he would walk me to the north end of his owner’s property before returning home.
My family owned two boxers, though not at the same time. They were both named Duchess, and were our constant companions. Dutchie (the first) watched over us in the summertime when we went racing across the yard or rambling through the woods that surrounded our property. Whenever I was ill, she would climb on my bed and nestle next to me, keeping me warm with her body heat.
One cold winter day while we were playing inside Continue reading
How Big Will My Puppy Get?
By Ruthie Bently
When people decide to adopt a puppy, they usually want to know how big it will be when full grown. Interestingly enough, the genes that determine a puppy’s adult size come from both the sire and the dam, not just one parent. They each contribute three alleles of size to their offspring and the combination of these determines how large your puppy will be. However, without knowing which alleles for size each parent is providing, it can be difficult to determine the puppy’s adult size.
If you get a puppy from a reputable breeder and are getting an AKC recognized breed, ask the breeder if both parents are on the property and if you can see them. By looking at the sire and dam of your chosen puppy, you can get an idea of how large it will be as an adult. An alternative is to check your local library for the American Kennel Club’s latest edition of The Complete Dog Book. It contains the breed standards of dogs currently recognized by the AKC. It can provide you with the adult size and weight that your puppy should be when full grown.
If you are adopting a mixed breed puppy, Continue reading
What is a Martingale Collar?
By: Linda Cole
I was searching for a new collar for one of my dogs awhile back and ran across an odd looking one I’d never seen before. I had no idea how it even went on the dog, so I hung it back up and continued my search. Recently, I learned what it was – a Martingale collar – and why it’s one I need to consider. What is a Martingale collar, and what makes it better than some of the other choices we’ve had in the past?
What threw me when I saw the Martingale collar was the little loop on the back that appeared to have no function that I could see. However, that loop is what makes the collar a more humane one over the chain choke collar I’ve been using on my dogs.
I had a female Siberian Husky who kept escaping from her buckle collar. After so many times of chasing her down the street and screaming her name in vain as she raced away, I decided Continue reading
Posted in Collars, Pet Safety Tips, Pet Talk
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Save $3.00 on Nature’s Variety
Happy Dog Cafe has just struck a HUGE deal with Nature’s Variety! Beginning NOW through September 30, 2010, anyone who purchases Nature’s Variety raw & kibble dog food will instantly receive $3.00 off their dog food purchase. Hurry, this sale ends September 30, 2010! Trust us, your pet will LOVE their RAW & Kibble formula. – Brian S. Anderson
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Tagged $3.00 coupon, nature's variety, nature's variety kibble, SALE
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EARTHBATH Sold at Happy Dog Cafe
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Happy Dog Cafe is proud to stock for our customers “EarthBath” grooming products for their happy dogs! Be sure to pick up EARTH-FRIENDLY Shampoo & Conditioner from Earthbath the next time you visit Happy Dog Cafe! – Brian S. Anderson
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Tagged conditioner, dog conditioner, dog shampoo, earthbath, shampoo
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We Care About Our Community!
By: Brian S. Anderson
Happy Dog Cafe cares about our community and to show we do, we just PROUDLY donated over 30lbs. of dog food and other dog related items to Mr. Gordon of Mt. Holly & Jamaic whose house caught on fire Monday evening. You can tell we want to help our community and make ALL dogs happy! -Brian S. Anderson
