Happy Holidays for You and Your Pet!
The Doggy World wishes you a Happy Holiday season and a Happy New Year!!!
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Contest Time!
Hello everyone! How is the New Year going? I hope you are sticking with your resolutions ;) I'm here really quickly to let you know that I'm entered in a contest. If you like this blog and you enjoy reading it please vote! Go to: http://www.TrainPetDog.com/ Enter the code J29pG to vote f
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Dr Pet Experience
Hello everybody! Well, I know I've been a little bit absent lately. While I was on vacation in Brazil I had the amazing opportunity to work in a brazilian T.V. show called Dr. Pet. It is a tv show about animal behavior, mostly about dogs. The method used by him is the same as I use, the posit
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Five Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe on Halloween Day
Fetch! Pet Care Helps to Promote Humane Halloween Halloween may be full of tricks and treats for humans, but the holiday does not hold the same appeal for our pet counterparts. In fact, Halloween can be a downright frightening time for pets. Paul Mann, CEO and Founder of Fetch! Pet Care, the nati
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Adoption Choices: How to Choose a Dog
One of the first things to consider when choosing a dog is whether you want an adorable puppy or you whether to adopt an older dog. There is nothing cuter than a puppy. They are a lot of fun, they will ensure many years of laughter and love in your family. On the other hand, you must consider yo
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St. Francis of Assisi - Pet Blessing Day
Today, October 4th, is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi (1182-1226). People and their pets, in various places around the world, is led to churches for a special ceremony called Blessing of Pets. St. Francis developed, through his fascination with nature, a profound connection with animals.
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How to Choose the Right Dog Breed
Choosing the right dog breed is not easy. You should choose a breed that is compatible with you and your family. Small dogs are perfect for apartments. You can choose a breed such as Terrier. For those who live in a rural setting, you can choose a large dog such as a Labrador or Great Dane. How of
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7 Real Dog Ads
All of these really appeared in newspaper around the country. 1) Dog for sale: Eats anything and is fond of children. 2) Great Dames for sale. 3) Free puppies: 1/2 Cocker Spaniel, 1/2 Sneaky Neighbor's Dog. 4) Found: Dirty white dog. Looks like a rat. Been out awhile. Better be a rew
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Identified Place and Point in Time When Dogs First Emerged
Scientists from Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, have been identified the dog's place and the date of birth. “For the first time in history it is now possible to provide a detailed picture of the dog including birthplace, point in time and the number of wolves that wer
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How to Estimate Your Dog’s Age
1. The first year of a dog's life = 15 years 2. The second year of a dog's life = 10 years 3. Every year thereafter is equal to 3 "human years." For example, a formula for ten-year-old dog would be 15 + 10 + (3x8) = 49. For a fifteen-year-old dog it would be 15 + 10 + (3x3) = 64. Technorati
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A Brief History of Dogs
Dogs were originally bred fos specific functions, such as guarding, herding, hauling, hunting, and so on. Before 1945, most dogs worked for a living, and many still do. The popularity as a household pet is a relatively recent phenomenon, fueled in a part by the heroic exploits of the dogs used in
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Confused about Dog Day Care?
Dogtopia CEO Amy Nichols ‘Unleashes’ 5 Facts Just like parents seeking quality care for their children while they work or travel, dog owners face the same dilemma. Amy Nichols, who has devoted her life to ensuring quality of life for America’s dogs, offers the following information about dog
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Snuggie For Dogs
The success of Snuggie is back, but now in a different way, in a dog way! The new Snuggie is basically just like the one for humans, it is a loose fitting fleece blanket with holes in it for your dog's legs, avaiable in extra small, small, medium and large, and comes in blue or pink. The info
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Babies Can Understand Dogs
A new study from Brigham Young University shows that babies can comprehend the dog-speak. Read more here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/pets/detail?entry_id=43951&tsp=1
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Dogs Don’t Bark with Specific Messages in Mind
A study says that a dog barks not always because it has an intentional message in mind. Read more about it here: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/family/20126530/detail.html
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An Airline Just for Your Pet
PetAirways is the new airline that only allows pets on board. The animals are called "pawsengers". The ticket prices average is $250, and it's booked for the first two months. Read more about it here: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/business/consuminginterests/blog/2009/07/pet_airways_an_airl
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