Doggie Bok! Bok!

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Doby and Lola

Weekends

Posted: 05 Sep 2009 08:14 AM PDT

Note from mom: No, I don't know why the couch cushions are missing.

Raise a Green Dog!

Saving on that light bill!

Posted: 04 Sep 2009 05:08 AM PDT

Mum is always looking for ways to save on our electric bill and conserve energy. So she thought we should share in some of the responsibilities, and have fun at the same time!

We love learning new tricks. It keeps our minds and bodies active, so we don't 'get into stuff,' if you know what I mean. And we have lots of fun with our Mum, which is the best part.

So, the other day Mum taught Gracie how to turn off the light switch, so she could share in the eco-friendly responsibilities around our house. My sis is taller than I and can reach the switch, otherwise I'd be right in on the game, too.

It's a super easy trick to learn. Mum started with a couple of small pieces of tape on the wall, so Gracie would be interested. Once she was pawing the tape, Mum moved it up the wall until it was over the actual light switch. Very soon Gracie was turning off the light like a pro.

So here's a great trick you and your dog can enjoy, and help you conserve energy and save on your light bill too!

Friday, September 4, 2009

The Dog's Life Dog-a-Blog

IAMS Home For The Holiday

Posted: 03 Sep 2009 04:26 PM PDT

G'day Dog Lovers,

Recognised as one of the world's largest pet adoption campaigns, Iams Home for the Holidays (IH4TH) focuses on driving pet lovers into shelters to adopt a pet and help decrease the alarming incidence of pet euthanasia.

Since 1999 over 3500 shelters in North America have participated to achieve in excess of 3 million pet adoptions. In 2008 the campaign achieved over 1,200,000 pet adoptions and in 2009 the program is actively extending to Australia to achieve a global record of 1.5 million pet adoptions.

Beginning October 1 through to January 2010 animal shelters throughout New South Wales and Victoria will make it their mission to reduce the number of orphaned pets globally by joining forces with 4,000 others around the world to help place orphaned pets into homes.

Shelters in New South Wales and Victoria will be opening their doors as part of the annual program which sees Australia's involvement for the first time. The campaign highlights the plight of abandoned pets and calls upon Australians to give pets happy, permanent homes. Pet lovers can go to www.iamshomefortheholidays.com to find out about participating shelters in their area.

Doby and Lola

Posted: 04 Sep 2009 08:14 AM PDT

Dear Doby,
If you take my spot on top of the pillows again, I'm going to bite your ear off.

Love,
Lola

Thursday, September 3, 2009

All Things Dog Blog

The Dog World Turns to Franchising

Posted: 03 Sep 2009 03:00 PM PDT

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Everywhere I look lately, in pet services guides, the Yellow pages, and even the newspaper, I am finding more and more franchised pet services businesses. Groomers, trainers, boarding and daycare, pet sitters, veterinarians, pet products stores, and much more, have all turned to that big business arena where they can gain instant notoriety through national advertising.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with this strategy, of course, except when you want to have a relationship with a local owner. While generally the owner is a hands-on manager and fully involved in the business, it is up to you to determine if their training has gone beyond how to run their business.

What am I saying exactly? It's simple: Buyer Beware. If you want to hire, for example, a trainer, check out their references or training and experience. Have a few conversations with your prospect before signing on the dotted line. Your experience will depend largely on theirs.

Best wishes for a successful choice in every area of your dogs' needs. Have you had a positive experience with a local franchisee? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Perhaps I can share them with my readers, confidentially, of course. You can reach me via email at LetsAdoptaDogPark@gmail.com . Good pet businesses are good for pet businesses, if you know what I mean. I'd love to hear from you if you have some favorites that should have their horn tooted a bit.

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Doby and Lola

Ism's

Posted: 03 Sep 2009 05:44 AM PDT

Lola-ism of the day
"He who licks, lasts."

Doby-ism of the day
"He who is the fastest, get's the first treat."

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