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Puppy themed version of Monopoly

Dogasaur — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:30:06 +0000

As if childhood didn’t last long enough, the Late for the Sky people have come out with Puppy-opoly, the little kid version of Dog-opoly. It, in turn, is the canine version of Mono-poly. Sense a pattern? Getting it absolutely right, this puppy-themed version is aimed, surprisingly, at kids from five to eight. So there are puppy tokens, get stuck in the doghouse or obedience school and hoard treats rather than the far more demanding hotels and apartments of garden variety people-opoly. And because it is for children and therefore has to have some educational component, the kids supposedly pick up lots of useful information and training tips. But education be damned, they seem perfectly content to be puppies gathering treats for as long as the game lasts. Which, as you know, could be sometime around forever.

*Puppy themed version of Monopoly

*NO banker necessary. Just like real life!

*Includes 48 bones, a packet of Treats (money) in denominations of 1 through 5, 28 Obedience School cards, 16 deed cards, one die

*A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”

Unstupid, despite the Dummies title

Dogasaur — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:00:03 +0000

When selecting a pooch, humans are apt to do the doggone dumbest things! For example, we know of one utter imbecile who tried teaching French to an Old English Sheepdog puppy. Obviously, n’est-ce pas, if you want a French-speaking dog, you should choose a French breed. Duh! Then too, they say if you don’t want to walk a doggy, the perfect breed for you is a cat. After all, not for nothing is the author of this volume named Walkowizc! Despite the Dummies title, though, there’s nothing idiotic or condescending about the writer’s advice. Clearly written and well-organized, this For Dummies book delivers with keen insights into breed characteristics. You certainly never ever want to adopt a particular pup just because your kids think it looks irresistible, staring up with those “Take me home” eyes. No, no, no; a thousand times no. You rather want a dog that’s a felicitous fit for your household. This book arms you with the knowledge to meet that goal.

*   Easy-to-read; packed with useful information
*   Unstupid, despite the Dummies title
*   Intriguing as a reference, even for highly experienced dog owners
*   A Dogasaur.com “Daily Woof!”
*   Choosing a Dog for Dummies by Chris Walkowizc

Arctic Paws Yummy Chummies Wild Alaskan Salmon Treats

Dogasaur — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:30:06 +0000

Do you ever feel like you’re swimming upstream, trying to get your dog to eat right? Why not let a school of salmon do the upstream swimming for you? Arctic Paws Yummy Chummies Wild Alaskan Salmon Treats let your dog have that “King of the Mountain Stream” feeling without leaving the comfort and security of his normal dwelling place. The recipe from which the treats are made includes real wild Alaskan salmon along with rosemary extract and garlic. Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids abound, in support of a healthy coat, joints, skin and heart.

*   Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids
*   A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”
*   Arctic Paws Yummy Chummies Wild Alaskan Salmon Treats

Dog lover up for award

Dogasaur — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:58:22 +0000

http://www.yellowad.co.uk/tn/news.cfm?id=8656&headline=Dog%20lover%20up%20for%20award

Thursday, 11 March 2010

A DOG lover has been nominated for the highest award for young dog owners in the UK.

Chelsea Hickford, of St Stephens Crescent, Brentwood, could win the Shaun McAlpine Outstanding Young Person Award at the Crufts show, in Birmingham, on Sunday, March 14.

The 18-year-old has been recognised for her passion for agility dog training, helping out at the Young Kennel Club, fundraising and teaching others at the Essex Agility Flyers.

Chelsea said: “I didn’t know anything about the award until just before the weekend, when I found out.

“I was shocked and excited and I’m looking forward to going to the event.

“When I heard about it, I did wonder why I had been nominated because I just get on with things and enjoy them as much as possible.”

Caroline Kisko, communication director at the Kennel Club, said the award serves to highlight the fantastic way young people and dogs interact to perform wonderful feats in society.

She said: “Chelsea is such a fantastic example of the young people working with dogs to help their community.

“In Shaun’s memory, we will make sure Chelsea has an absolutely fantastic day at Crufts this year.”

The Shaun McAlpine Outstanding Young Person Award is presented by the Young Kennel Club.

Ed and Cindy McAlpine have given out the award for the last 25 years in memory of their son, Shaun, who was tragically killed in a road accident two weeks after his 22nd birthday in November 1984.

The trophy is awarded to encourage young dog lovers to become more involved in dog activities, as Shaun himself had achieved considerable success as a dog handler.

Email: brentwood@yellowad.co.uk

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Spares Carpets and Floors

Dogasaur — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:47:51 +0000

This book teaches you to accomplish precisely what the title says. We smiled in recognition of the truth where, on the opening page, the author explains the ABC’s of “pack” behavior. “If no family member takes the controlling position,” she writes, “the dog will dominate, and you will end up with a spoiled beast that will be difficult, if not impossible, to housetrain.” The cover copy says that the method is foolproof; nonetheless, here’s hoping your dog is no fool. The text is easy-to-read, no-nonsense, and, in our estimation, the housebreaking method described in it will work, if not in only seven days for all dogs. Still, housebreaking a dog in just two weeks by using this method is a lot better than waiting for St. Swithin’s Day for him to be housebroken by no method at all or by some inferior method.

*   Housebreaking method with proven success rate
*   Author Shirley Kalstone is an acknowledged expert
*   Spares carpets and floors
*   A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”
*   How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days

The Doggie Dooley Septic-Tank-Style Disposal System

Dogasaur — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:52:47 +0000

We wouldn’t want to use the truly naughty 4-letter word for poop here, but as any dog can tell you, (blank) happens. When it does, if you’re at all normal, you don’t want to just leave it there for flies to buzz on. So, if you have a yard, you might consider this Doggie Dooley Septic-Tank-Style (blank) Disposal System. Basically, you dig an appropriately sized hole in your yard to hold the device, put in your dog’s (blank), add some water and Dooley Waste Terminator (an enzyme powder), and the (blank) gets liquefied. The manufacturer cautions that the product will not function as it should in high-clay soils. Comes in a variety of sizes. The lid can be opened with a foot pedal, which is certainly just as well!

*   Easy, environmentally sound disposal of pet waste
*   Starter bag of digestion enzymes included
*   One-time installation
*   Doggie Dooley 3000 Septic-Tank-Style Pet-Waste Disposal System
*   A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”

Prevents your four-legged loved-one from becoming a statistic

Dogasaur — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:59:30 +0000

There’s a unique, tormenting desperation associated with the loss of a pet. We’re not talking about going to that big plush doggy bed in the sky; we’re talking about actually getting lost right here on earth. It can happen to the best of dogs; even to the best of micro-chipped dogs. And it doesn’t just happen to them; when your dog gets lost, you’re lost too. The ID Tag system gives you an extra layer of security, additional hope that your lost one and you will have a joyful reunion. The ID Tag attaches to your dog’s collar. Through its serial number, any person or organization that finds your missing dog can make just a small effort and find out who and where you are. The ID Tag people, who work 24/7, are hooked up with a huge network of shelters. No sooner do you report your poochie missing than an all-points alert goes out.

*   Secure online profile of your dog
*   Product support team works 24/7
*   Prevents your loved-one from becoming a statistic
*   A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!
*   Pet ID Tags Network

C.A.R.E. – Providing Safe Transportation for Needy Animals

Dogasaur — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:22:15 +0000

By Jennifer Nicole Cox, Author, Dog Lover and Dogasaur Blogger

The mission of Colorado Animal Rescue Express (C.A.R.E.) is to arrange and provide safe transportation for domestic animals that are going to approved rescues and adoptive homes. As funds allow, C.A.R.E. will also help with veterinary expenses, food and supplies for animals in shelters and rescues.

Co-founded by Linda Fox and Lisa Mendelsberg in 2007, C.A.R.E arranges and provides the safe transportation (twice a week) of dogs and cats from high-kill shelters in Colorado and neighboring states that are going to rescue groups or adoptive homes. C.A.R.E. works with over 110 rescue organizations who commit to taking the homeless animals into foster care for proper assessment and placement.

An average transport consists of renting multiple vans in various locations to move approximately 25 animals. At this time, C.A.R.E. primarily transports animals from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Nebraska. They also transport animals from rural Colorado shelters. Their geographic focus is continually expanding to help animals is high-kill shelters.

One day, Jake – a 3 year old yellow lab – arrived at the Humane Society of the Delta in West Helena, Arkansas, with a fever and a cough. He tested positive for Heartworms. C.A.R.E. was contacted to find Jake rescue assistance. Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue committed to Jake and C.A.R.E. agreed to help with his heartworm treatment and to arrange his transportation to Denver.

While traveling west to Colorado, Jake had layovers with other rescuers in St. Louis and Kansas City. He charmed them with his sweet disposition. He traveled next to Hays, Kansas and received treatment there at the Animal Health Center. Three days later, Jake had an unusually severe reaction to the treatment and did not survive.

In recognition of this courageous, handsome, and wonderful dog, C.A.R.E. has started a fund in his memory. Donations raised will help other shelter animals with medical conditions or injuries. As funds allow, C.A.R.E. will also help pay for some spay/neuter procedures to get animals ready for rescue.

There will always be animals that need assistance. C.A.R.E. hopes to help some that need it the most. C.A.R.E. will raise funds separately for Jake’s Fund. In doing so, veterinary costs to the shelters and rescues are significantly reduced for the animals we help in Jake’s memory.

C.A.R.E.’s work is funded solely through donations, grants, and fundraisers. These donations and grants are needed to cover the rental van charges, gasoline, and the purchase and maintenance of transport supplies. It costs C.A.R.E. an average of $26 to transport an animal to safety. With outside donations to C.A.R.E., the rescue groups receiving the animals will have more funds available to cover their necessary veterinary and foster care expenses and a resource for low income community spay/neuter education and funding.

C.A.R.E. is currently in need of MORE DRIVERS in Colorado and the surrounding states. They will train you, provide you with a new rental vehicle, keep in constant contact with you while you are on the road and set up and unload the vans in Denver. All insurances are purchased through the rental agency and C.A.R.E. covers all transportation expenses. C.A.R.E. also needs individuals to help clean crates and to assist them with fundraising projects. If you are interested in volunteering, please email C.A.R.E. at helpingdogs@hotmail.com.

C.A.R.E. just exceeded transporting 6,000 animals to safety with rescues. A big focus for them in 2010 is to continue organizing and funding low cost spay/neuter events in low income/rural communities and educating the public about the necessity to spay/neuter and adopt shelter and rescue animals.

To learn more about C.A.R.E. and how you can donate to this wonderful organization, please visit their website at www.caretransport.org.
C.A.R.E. thanks you for your support and compassion of homeless animals.

Jennifer Nicole Cox
Author of 500 Things That Make Dogs Happy
This guide to everything that makes a dog happy is required and inspired reading for anyone who has ever been, is now or ever will be owned by a dog.
Website: www.500thingsthatmakedogshappy.com

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Bye-Bye Smelly Doggy Breath

Dogasaur — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:47:51 +0000

Do you feel that Saint George should have called the humane society instead of slaying the dragon? If so, you’re our kind of animal lover. Now, these doggy treats are not called Dragon’s Teeth because somewhere, a dragon is walking around with dentures. No. Rather, they are formulated so as to help a poochie maintain good dental health. Tarter doesn’t stand much of a chance if a canine is munching on these. The natural ingredients include a touch of real peppermint; bye-bye smelly doggy breath. The biscuits also are chockfull of Vitamin E Tocopherols, had from sources like avocados and spinach. And they are 17% protein, so necessary to muscle maintenance. These delicacies are sold in one pound buckets. For those more compact breeds, Dragonettes are a smaller-sized healthful alternative.

*   Maintain healthy teeth and gums
*   Green tea adds anti-oxidant power
*   Peppermint freshens the breath
*   A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”
*   Solid Gold Dragon’s Teeth Dog Treats

Too Much of a Good Thing

Dogasaur — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:43:57 +0000

By Dr Nancy Kay, DVM and Dogasaur Master

We love when our animals are eating and drinking well. After all, a hearty appetite and ample thirst are positive tangible affirmations about the quality of our pets’ lives. I think this is the reason why so many people delay consulting with their veterinarian when they notice an obvious increase in their pet’s thirst or appetite. They ascribe busting into the garbage pail, begging at the dinner table, and eating foreign objects to bad behavior rather than an underlying medical issue. Filling the water bowl more frequently than normal may simply go unnoticed or may be viewed as simply “more of a good thing.”

Well, I’m here to provide you with a wake up call! If your dog has recently turned into a major “chowhound” or your kitty has become obsessed with her water bowl, please schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. An overt increase in thirst or appetite is often a symptom of an underlying medical abnormality. Increased thirst typically accompanies kidney disease, liver disease, and underlying hormonal imbalances such as diabetes, Addison’s disease (too little cortisone), Cushing’s disease (too much cortisone), and overproduction of thyroid hormone. A dog or cat whose appetite is uncharacteristically insatiable may have pancreatic disease, gastrointestinal disease, diabetes or Cushing’s disease. (More information about all of these diseases can be found in Speaking for Spot).

The good news is that, when associated with disease, increased thirst and appetite tend to be early symptoms. Paying attention to them sooner rather than later will give you and your vet a head start on making a diagnosis and initiating therapy. And in most cases, the earlier the disease is diagnosed and treated, the better the prognosis. Remember, our dogs and cats tend to be creatures of habit. Anything that seems out of character is deserving of your attention and discussion with your veterinarian.

Best wishes to you and your four-legged family members for abundant good health,

Dr. Nancy Kay
Specialist, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

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