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Did you know dogs could write?

Dogasaur — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:00:01 +0000

"Witty commentary and hilarious observations."--Dog Living Let's get this clear right away: I'm a dog. I'm 1'10" and weigh 63 lbs, and although I'm a mutt on the outside, I'm a purebred on the inside. My good nature comes from the Golden Retriever side of the family, while my stubbornness is clearly from my Chowchow bloodlines. I've got Rastafarian ears, a black tongue for licking, and paws that should be on a dog twice my size. I type 60 words a minute. My name is Bo, and this is my story. From shelter dog reject to beloved pet and popular doggie blogger, Bo Hoefinger's life has been anything but ordinary. Join this incorrigible canine as he welcomes us into his life, complete with his wacky "parents," a constipated feline housemate, and chipmunk warfare. Bad to the Bone is an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud tale of love and loyalty that reveals the true heart of a modern American family. "A real treat. Bo is so distinctively adorable and funny, that no other dog will be able to follow in his pawsteps."--Tracie Hotchner, author of The Dog Bible and host of DOG TALK (NPR affiliate WLIU-FM 88.3 radio show) "You'll laugh, you'll howl, you'll practically wag with pleasure. . .Bo is truly the voice of his doggy generation."--Dr. Marty Becker, Resident veterinarian on ABC TV's Good Morning America, Host of "The Pet Doctor with Marty Becker" on PBS, Author of 17 pet books, Nationally syndicated columnist, and Co-creator of petconnection.com "A well-written and fun read. . .Bo takes you inside his family and you feel as if you're right there experiencing all the joys and pains with them. You'll want to hug your own dog after reading this book!"--Suzanne Jalot, Editor-In-Chief of DOGliving magazine "Bo's rebel adventures in naps and squirrels will stir the heart and stoke human understanding of how dogs must think. His "voice" is utterly original, sharp, and kind."--Monica Collins, "Ask Dog Lady" columnist, askdoglady.com "Witty commentary and hilarious observations."--DOGliving magazine

OK, who has the best story about things being destroyed by our beloved dogs?

Dogasaur — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:25:30 +0000

When a friend rescued a loveable but undisciplined dog home and they bonded, she thought the whole thing was great — until she came back from her office to find that Joey had not just chewed on the rug, but had actually munched her way through a portion of the wall that divided the living room from the rest of the apartment. It was an expensive meal: The repair bill topped $1700 (on top of her security deposit). So, yes there’s a downside to undeterred chewing. Which is why she wished she had heard of Grannicks Bitter Apple Spray. The spray, composed of bitter extracts, isopropyl alcohol and inert ingredients, has a bitter unpalatable taste to most dogs and stops them from biting and chewing fur and wounds, as well as from licking, gnawing and chewing on surfaces that have been sprayed. Note that the stuff has to be reapplied a few times for best results. In case you’re concerned about the safety of the product either for your dog or your furniture, the company has a lengthy booklet sharing test results that show the ingredients and interactions pose no health threats. Maybe that’s why bitter is the new sweet.

*Made of 1.0% bitter extracts, 69% isopropyl alcohol, 30% inert ingredients.

*Comes in an 8” pump spray. Don’t expect beautiful packaging.

*Can be used for and on cats, as well as plants, where it serves its signature function: protecting plants and leaves.

*A Dogasaur.com “Daily Woof!”

Buckle your dog up for safety too.

Dogasaur — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:14:32 +0000

Don’t feel alone if the instructions on dog travel restraint systems leave you confused and frustrated. Many of them take you back to the old days, when you were trying to program your VCR and ended up letting your four-year-old bail you out. Happily, the Solvit Pet Vehicle Safety Harness poses no such problems, especially if you can buckle a seat belt. Because that’s all you have to do: Snap the Solvit into a seat belt. Then its patented shock-absorbing design kicks in, keeping the dog, and by implication, everyone in the car safe by preventing the dog from roaming around the car. It also prevents him from jumping out of the car or being thrown from it in the event of an accident. And, if the need arises, it doubles as an emergency leash. Since mandatory travel restraints for animals are probably inevitable, you might as well get a head start on it — with a restraint like the Solvit Pet Vehicle Safety Harness, which promises not to make you feel like an idiot.

Woodrow Wear’s Power Paws are an absolute miracle product.

Dogasaur — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:45:46 +0000

Woodrow Wear’s Power Paws are an absolute miracle product. What are they? Power Paws are specially-designed doggy support socks. They serve two primary functions. For older dogs whose mobility has been compromised by joint problems or other health issues, Power Paws provide excellent traction. K-9s that previously had enormous difficulty standing up from a lying down position have experienced the greatest of ease in getting up and moving around thanks to Power Paws. Then, for pooches that love frolicking across wood and/or linoleum floors, leaving destructive scratch marks, Power Paws provide a protective cushion; doggies can run all they want without hurting floors or themselves. Woodrow Wear even has a toll-free customer support line, 877.737.3545.

* Limited Time Offer: Mention Dogasaur and Receive 10% OFF Your Initial Purchase!

* Offer Good On Phone Orders Only

* Toll-free: 877-737-3545 (in the United States only) or 408-391-1916 from anywhere

* Therapeutic

* Different fashion designs and sizes available

* Comfortable on a dog’s paws

Ever wonder why your dog does what it does?

Dogasaur — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:39:46 +0000

The book Excel-erated Learning, has a subtitle (Explaining, in plain English, how dogs learn and how best to teach them), that almost gives away too much of the rest of the story. At least the book, written by Pamela J. Reid, Ph.D., lives up to its billing by helping you understand the learning process and the whys of the canine behavior. She encourages the reader to figure out how to apply the information to your dog, how to choose between a variety of training methods and what you need to bring to the table. In other words, there are no 12 steps to happiness here: Only the foundation for you to live up to your dog’s lofty expectations of you. Not only is it a good read, but by buying it you are doing your share to help prolong the literary tradition. It’s probably a losing battle–with the onslaught of electronic readers like the Kindle, books as physical entities are poised to go the way of the LP, CD and DVD: extinction. Can virtual pets, that leave virtual messes and hang out in your iTunes library, be that far behind?

*Subjects covered include lingo, classical and operant conditioning, single-event learning, signal control, aversive control, negative punishment, behavior modification and social learning.

*Available in paperback only; 172 pages.

*A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”

PetAlive Skin and Coat Tonic

Dogasaur — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:36:51 +0000

The whole organic and supplementation market puts many scientists in a bind, because they want more studies and more evidence before they take a stand. But that doesn’t bother consumers, who feel a lot better for going organic and taking nutritional supplements. And it’s not just our own diets that are being affected. If these things work for us, the thinking goes, it might as well work for dogs too. Skin & Coat Tonic, for instance, combines a blend of specially selected herbs, nutrients and biochemic tissue salts that keep the skin and coat healthy and glossy. It is used by show animals to give them a “competitive” edge, uses certified organic ingredients and has no side effects, so it can be used indefinitely. Somehow, it doesn’t just maintain healthy skin and hair but it also bolsters the immune system, the liver, the kidney and the thyroid.

*High rate of reorder proves customers are happy.

*Results usually appear within two to three weeks

*Has no side effects, so can be used indefinitely.

*A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”

Is your home littered with dog toys?

Dogasaur — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:21:54 +0000

Nothing says indulgence like a roomful of slimy, used dog toys strewn about. So with its vaguely House of Blues folk art appearance, the Good Dog Toy Box is pretty cool. In addition to being a storage space, the top can be left open to provide easy access, or shut so there are no distractions when, say, the dog is doing his homework. There’s a handle so that you can carry it from room to room; nylon fabric so you can wipe it clean; it even folds up for easy storage, though not when there are toys in it. But putting an empty storage box into storage sort of defeats the purpose, so we’re not sure if that’s a big selling point or not.

*11”x10”x!6”.

*Imported.

*Fade-resistant

*A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”

Keep Your Nighttime Walks Safer

Dogasaur — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:07:10 +0000

Like your basic black dress, sometimes you just want to strip down to the essentials. So if you want to protect your dog from nighttime traffic, check out the Puplight. This no-frills adjustable elastic band faux collar is so streamlined that it doesn’t even have a space between the p and the l of its name. But it will, as promised, make little Max visible at night. And you know, you might want to get a couple for yourself while you’re at it. They would fit around your arms and ankles in such a way that it would look like you are channeling Blue Man Group. Still, remember to keep to the sidewalk.

*Comfortable, easy-on adjustable elastic collar fits sizes 6 - 26”.

*Runs on three AAA batteries, which are not included.

*Born in the U.S.A.

*A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”

Do you train from the dog’s point of view?

Dogasaur — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:05:56 +0000

It may have been published two decades ago, but The Culture Clash, written by Jean Donaldson, is still considered by many the last word on the topic of positive reinforcement. Indeed, with the subtitle, “A Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs,” it better be. Depicting dogs the way they really are, “stripped of their Hollywood fluff, with their livable ‘can I eat it, chew it, urinate on it, what’s in it for me’ philosophy,” Donaldson’s book, which is more a series of essays than practical hints along the line of traditional self-help books, continues to earn high marks with new readers. She is a relentless champion for the dog’s point of view, a need for a good education and concern for their overall well-being. As of this writing, movie rights are still up for grabs.

*First published in 1996.

*Winner, the Maxwell Award, Best Training Book of the Year.

*8.3 x 5.4 x .06 inches; 12.8 ounces.

*A Dogasaur.com “Daily Woof!”

They Call It A Classic For A Reason

Dogasaur — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:21:50 +0000

There’s a reason Classic Kong has been one of dogs’ favorite toys for years. The somewhat phallic exclusive red natural rubber chew toy is puncture resistant, cheerfully bouncy and dishwasher safe, nearly indestructible and as good for the dog as it is fun to play with. Sold as a hollow shaft, the toy comes into its own when it is stuffed with one of Kong’s signature treats, peanut butter, cream cheese…bon appétit! The dog smells the food, and in his effort to get the prize out of the hole, starts chewing. The ensuing oral workout has led to the raves this product has gotten over the years from vets, trainers and dental care specialists. Less evidently is still more.

*Comes in five classic colors and five sizes, from small to XXL.

*Recommended for most adult dogs.

*Cleans teeth, conditions gums

*A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”