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I'm Sam and Saidy is my awesome shetland sheepdog! This blog is about dogs. Great places to go with your dog, the coolest dogs around, awesome things to get for your dog and more. Keep your eye out for our featured dogs, good dogs that need a forever home. Saidy will be posting pics from all her adventures, reviewing all the dog gear that she tries out and be telling you all about things she finds on the web. We'll also be sharing training, backpacking, health and all other tips and tricks we come across. Hope you enjoy, please follow us and leave comments, share your knowledge with other dog lovers!
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Scooter the Maltese terrier is just 3ins tall
Forget toy poodles and miniature schnauzers - Scooter, the Maltese pup, can sit quite comfortably in a tea cup. And his owner, Cheryl McKnight, believes that qualifies the white bundle of fur to take the title of the smallest dog in the world. He…
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Victoria Stilwell’s Top 10 Dog Training Tips

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Breed of the Day! Newfoundland A large dog and a true workhorse, the Newfoundland is a master at long-distance swimming and has true lifesaving instincts in the water. He is large and strong, possessing a heavy coat to protect him from icy waters. Equally at home in the water and on land, today’s Newfoundland competes in conformation, obedience, agility, tracking, draft and water tests, and carting. His coat can be black, brown, gray, or white and black. There are many conflicting stories as to the origin of the Newfoundland – some say he descended from the Great Pyrenees or a “French hound” – but nearly all agree that he originated in Newfoundland and his ancestors were brought there by fisherman from the European continent. In Newfoundland he was used as a working dog to pull nets for the fishermen and to haul wood from the forest. He also did heavy labor, such as powering the blacksmith’s bellows. The Newfoundland’s sweet disposition makes him a good fit for families. Although he appears somewhat docile, he is an active dog and will need daily exercise. Regular brushing is important to maintain his plush coat. Newfs are also an intelligent breed and are readily trained. Information for this post comes from the AKC website.

Breed of the Day!

Newfoundland

A large dog and a true workhorse, the Newfoundland is a master at long-distance swimming and has true lifesaving instincts in the water. He is large and strong, possessing a heavy coat to protect him from icy waters. Equally at home in the water and on land, today’s Newfoundland competes in conformation, obedience, agility, tracking, draft and water tests, and carting. His coat can be black, brown, gray, or white and black.

There are many conflicting stories as to the origin of the Newfoundland – some say he descended from the Great Pyrenees or a “French hound” – but nearly all agree that he originated in Newfoundland and his ancestors were brought there by fisherman from the European continent. In Newfoundland he was used as a working dog to pull nets for the fishermen and to haul wood from the forest. He also did heavy labor, such as powering the blacksmith’s bellows.

The Newfoundland’s sweet disposition makes him a good fit for families. Although he appears somewhat docile, he is an active dog and will need daily exercise. Regular brushing is important to maintain his plush coat. Newfs are also an intelligent breed and are readily trained.

Information for this post comes from the AKC website.

Dog Blogs! I love this Blog for active outdoor dogs by Ruff Wear. Click the image above to go straight to the blog!

Dog Blogs!

I love this Blog for active outdoor dogs by Ruff Wear.

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Adopt This Dog! Lovely This gorgeous Akita was referred to us when she was found to be living huddled with another older Akita, Winter, on the frozen ground with no cover from the harsh winter in New England. Their owner fell on hard times so left them in a neighbor’s pen where they had no dog house, no roof, nothing but frozen mud covering the ground around them; being cleaned up once a week & getting no vet care. Poor Winter suffered from arthritis in his hips so had trouble getting around, and Lovey never left his side, caring for her beloved companion, trying to shield him from the cold as best she could. Sadly, Winter past away in his sleep shortly after their rescue, leaving Lovely alone without her best friend and life long companion. At one time Lovely was a house dog, and is an easy keeper; She so deserve a home to live out her days now. Lovey is 9.5 yrs, she has a lot of love to give and would be happy to be in a home again. Her foster says her personality is wonderful and she is bright, alert and sweet with adults. If you have no small kids, please consider opening your home to Lovely whose sad state was human error, no fault of her own! Lovely and many other Akita’s have been rescued by the Akita Rescue of Western New York, Inc. (ARWNY) If you are interested in adopting Lovely or seeing what other Akita’s are available please follow this link to ARWNY’s website: http://akitarescuewny.com/AvailableAkitas/ARWNYavailable/availabl.htm

Adopt This Dog!

Lovely

This gorgeous Akita was referred to us when she was found to be living huddled with another older Akita, Winter, on the frozen ground with no cover from the harsh winter in New England. Their owner fell on hard times so left them in a neighbor’s pen where they had no dog house, no roof, nothing but frozen mud covering the ground around them; being cleaned up once a week & getting no vet care. Poor Winter suffered from arthritis in his hips so had trouble getting around, and Lovey never left his side, caring for her beloved companion, trying to shield him from the cold as best she could. Sadly, Winter past away in his sleep shortly after their rescue, leaving Lovely alone without her best friend and life long companion. At one time Lovely was a house dog, and is an easy keeper; She so deserve a home to live out her days now. Lovey is 9.5 yrs, she has a lot of love to give and would be happy to be in a home again. Her foster says her personality is wonderful and she is bright, alert and sweet with adults. If you have no small kids, please consider opening your home to Lovely whose sad state was human error, no fault of her own!

Lovely and many other Akita’s have been rescued by the Akita Rescue of Western New York, Inc. (ARWNY)

If you are interested in adopting Lovely or seeing what other Akita’s are available please follow this link to ARWNY’s website: http://akitarescuewny.com/AvailableAkitas/ARWNYavailable/availabl.htm

Your Dog Is Worth It Too!

L’Oreal is hosting a fun filled day dedicated to dogs to help promote breast cancer research.

Date: Saturday, Aug 21
Time: 9-4
Location: 35 Broadway Road (off Route 130)
Cranbury, NJ 08512

http://www.yourdogisworthittoo.com/

L’Oréal® is proud to present the 7th Annual “Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too” Day, located on the grounds of their facility in Cranbury, NJ. With over 5,000 dogs and their human companions, there are many activities to enjoy while supporting the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure of Central and South Jersey. To date, they have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fight breast cancer.

So go enjoy a day of fun with your dog while making a difference!

Breed of the Day! Belgian Malinois One of the four types of Belgian sheepherding dogs, the Belgian Malinois is an alert, high-energy breed, popular as both a police and military working dog. Although sometimes mistaken for the German Shepherd Dog, the Malinois is more elegant in build and lighter-boned, but does not lack for strength, agility or herding ability. Active participants in conformation, obedience, schutzhund, herding, sledding, and tracking, the breed ranges in color from rich fawn to mahogany, with black tips on the hairs and a black mask and ears. Developed in the city of Malines, where it got its name, the Malinois shares a common foundation with the Belgian Sheepdog and the Belgian Tervuren. In fact, the Belgian dogs share a breed standard in all countries except the United States. The original breeders prized the Malinois’ working character, and historically, the breed has been the favorite type of Belgian Shepherd in its native country. Intelligent and trainable, the Belgian Malinois possesses a strong desire to work and is happiest with regular activity and a job to do. A relatively easy keeper due to their medium size and short coat, this confident breed loves their families, but may be somewhat reserved with strangers. They are naturally protective of their owners without being overly aggressive. Information from this post comes from the AKC website.

Breed of the Day!

Belgian Malinois

One of the four types of Belgian sheepherding dogs, the Belgian Malinois is an alert, high-energy breed, popular as both a police and military working dog. Although sometimes mistaken for the German Shepherd Dog, the Malinois is more elegant in build and lighter-boned, but does not lack for strength, agility or herding ability. Active participants in conformation, obedience, schutzhund, herding, sledding, and tracking, the breed ranges in color from rich fawn to mahogany, with black tips on the hairs and a black mask and ears.

Developed in the city of Malines, where it got its name, the Malinois shares a common foundation with the Belgian Sheepdog and the Belgian Tervuren. In fact, the Belgian dogs share a breed standard in all countries except the United States. The original breeders prized the Malinois’ working character, and historically, the breed has been the favorite type of Belgian Shepherd in its native country.

Intelligent and trainable, the Belgian Malinois possesses a strong desire to work and is happiest with regular activity and a job to do. A relatively easy keeper due to their medium size and short coat, this confident breed loves their families, but may be somewhat reserved with strangers. They are naturally protective of their owners without being overly aggressive.

Information from this post comes from the AKC website.

Adopt This Dog! Romulus Romulus is one gorgeous male with a great head, heavy boned and lush coat. He came to rescue after being removed from his breeder’s home in a humane seizure, along with several other Shiba’s and Akita’s. Romulus is a bit reserved but would make a wonderful pet for the right adults-only no-other-pets home. He crates well, walks wonderfully on a leash and knows basic commands. He would do best in a quite home with low-activity; he bonds very quickly and is perfectly wonderful in the house, as if he lived in one his whole life! Romulus has a wonderful smile for those he loves and plays with his squeaky toys like a puppy despite being about 8  years of age! He has many wonderful years ahead of him and deserves to live them out in peace with the right Akita-knowledgeable person or couple, so won’t you please consider him for your next Akita? He is healthy on thyroid meds, heart worm and Lyme disease negative and up to date on all shots. Romulus and many other Akita’s have been rescued by the Akita Rescue of Western New York, Inc. (ARWNY) If you are interested in adopting Romulus or seeing what other Akita’s are available please follow the link to ARWNY’s website: http://akitarescuewny.com/AvailableAkitas/ARWNYavailable/availabl.htm

Adopt This Dog!

Romulus

Romulus is one gorgeous male with a great head, heavy boned and lush coat. He came to rescue after being removed from his breeder’s home in a humane seizure, along with several other Shiba’s and Akita’s. Romulus is a bit reserved but would make a wonderful pet for the right adults-only no-other-pets home. He crates well, walks wonderfully on a leash and knows basic commands. He would do best in a quite home with low-activity; he bonds very quickly and is perfectly wonderful in the house, as if he lived in one his whole life! Romulus has a wonderful smile for those he loves and plays with his squeaky toys like a puppy despite being about 8  years of age! He has many wonderful years ahead of him and deserves to live them out in peace with the right Akita-knowledgeable person or couple, so won’t you please consider him for your next Akita? He is healthy on thyroid meds, heart worm and Lyme disease negative and up to date on all shots.

Romulus and many other Akita’s have been rescued by the Akita Rescue of Western New York, Inc. (ARWNY)

If you are interested in adopting Romulus or seeing what other Akita’s are available please follow the link to ARWNY’s website: http://akitarescuewny.com/AvailableAkitas/ARWNYavailable/availabl.htm

We Recommend!

The Gentle Leader

The fast, effective and humane way to eliminate barking, lunging, leash pulling, begging and jumping. This collar is great for large breed dogs that pull on the leash as well as dogs that jump, lunge and bark at other dogs, people and cars on walks. Combining use of the Gentle Leader with treats or a toy reward can help train your dog to walk well on a leash quickly and effectively. Proper fitting of the Gentle Leader is important. If the Gentle Leader is not fitted properly it can be uncomfortable for your dog causing pawing and other antics to try and remove it. When it is fitted properly the collar will not prevent your dog from eating, drinking and playing with toys in any way. 

You can find the Gentle Leader at many pet stores and online priced $14 and up

PetSmart $16.99-$19.99: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751021

And Man Created Dog Next Airing on Nat Geo Friday Aug. 13  If humans were as varied as dogs we would range in height up to 22 feet tall and in weight more than 1,000 pounds. In the ultimate canine ancestral story, NGC traces the genetic journey from wolf to dog, taking viewers back 100,000 years to meet the “mother of all dogs.” It’s no accident that dogs evolved this way, as humans have been selectively breeding them for around 14,000 years to serve our needs as laborer, companion, hunter, herder and warrior, as well as to suit our aesthetic fancy. Read more: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/and-man-created-dog-3136/Overview#ixzz0wPtQJCGC

And Man Created Dog

Next Airing on Nat Geo

Friday Aug. 13 

If humans were as varied as dogs we would range in height up to 22 feet tall and in weight more than 1,000 pounds. In the ultimate canine ancestral story, NGC traces the genetic journey from wolf to dog, taking viewers back 100,000 years to meet the “mother of all dogs.” It’s no accident that dogs evolved this way, as humans have been selectively breeding them for around 14,000 years to serve our needs as laborer, companion, hunter, herder and warrior, as well as to suit our aesthetic fancy.

Read more: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/and-man-created-dog-3136/Overview#ixzz0wPtQJCGC

First Aid and Your Dog! You never know when an accident will happen so you should always be prepared. However; caring for your dog in an emergency isn’t always the same as caring for a human. It’s a good idea to have a first aid kit put together just for your pup. You can buy a kit like this Creative Pet Products First Aid for Dogskit or you can put together your own! Consider putting your first aid kit together in a small plastic tub with an easy to open lid or in a large hygiene bag. Here’s a list of items you might want to include in your kit: Phone numbers and addresses for your Vet, a near by Emergency Clinic and Poison Control A canine first aid manual like The Pet Lover’s Guide To First Aid & Emergencies or this First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats Gauze, a roll and/or pads Antihistamine such as Benadryl or Equate Chlortabs (Speak to your vet about proper dosages for your dog) Tweezers Triple antibiotic ointment like Bacitracin or Neosporin Liquid band aid like New Skin, make sure it is alcohol free Pliers Magnifying glass Scissors Oral Syringe, get a few sizes Cotton swabs and cotton balls Rectal Thermometer Grease cutting dish soup, preferably fragrance and Dy free Cold packs and heat packs First aid tape Wound disinfectant such as Betadine (This can be purchased at any major pharmacy) Antidiarrheal such as Pet Pectate Hydrogen Peroxide, used to make a dog vomit-only use as directed by a vet Vet Wraps, these can be bought at many pet stores or on Amazon Collar of shame like Pet Botanics E-Collar Styptic powder, kick stop or cornstarch An electrolyte replenishment like Rehydrate Electrolyte Sports Drink for Dogs Pet salve like TazLabs Joshua Tree Pet Salve and disposable gloves

First Aid and Your Dog!

You never know when an accident will happen so you should always be prepared. However; caring for your dog in an emergency isn’t always the same as caring for a human. It’s a good idea to have a first aid kit put together just for your pup. You can buy a kit like this Creative Pet Products First Aid for Dogskit or you can put together your own! Consider putting your first aid kit together in a small plastic tub with an easy to open lid or in a large hygiene bag. Here’s a list of items you might want to include in your kit:

Phone numbers and addresses for your Vet, a near by Emergency Clinic and Poison Control

A canine first aid manual like The Pet Lover’s Guide To First Aid & Emergencies or this First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats

Gauze, a roll and/or pads

Antihistamine such as Benadryl or Equate Chlortabs (Speak to your vet about proper dosages for your dog)

Tweezers

Triple antibiotic ointment like Bacitracin or Neosporin

Liquid band aid like New Skin, make sure it is alcohol free

Pliers

Magnifying glass

Scissors

Oral Syringe, get a few sizes

Cotton swabs and cotton balls

Rectal Thermometer

Grease cutting dish soup, preferably fragrance and Dy free

Cold packs and heat packs

First aid tape

Wound disinfectant such as Betadine (This can be purchased at any major pharmacy)

Antidiarrheal such as Pet Pectate

Hydrogen Peroxide, used to make a dog vomit-only use as directed by a vet

Vet Wraps, these can be bought at many pet stores or on Amazon

Collar of shame like Pet Botanics E-Collar

Styptic powder, kick stop or cornstarch

An electrolyte replenishment like Rehydrate Electrolyte Sports Drink for Dogs

Pet salve like TazLabs Joshua Tree Pet Salve

and disposable gloves

How to Stop Unwanted Behavior

With a positive interupter from www.Dogmantics.com

Breed of the Day! Boston Terrier Truly an “All-American” dog, the Boston Terrier is a lively and highly intelligent breed with an excellent disposition. Conveying an impression of determination, strength and activity, he is short-headed and compactly built, and must be black, brindle or seal with white markings. Following the Civil War, the Boston Terrier breed was developed in the stables of Boston, Massachusetts, as a fighting dog. An imported dog known as “Hooper’s Judge” (sold to a Boston man in 1870) became the ancestor of almost all true modern Boston Terriers. The breed is an American creation, resulting from a cross between an English Bulldog and a white English Terrier. In 1891, the breed became known as Boston Terriers, taking the name of the city where they originated. The Boston has been nicknamed “the American Gentleman” because of his dapper appearance, characteristically gentle disposition and suitability as companion and house pet. They require only a moderate amount of exercise and a minimum amount of grooming. The breed is easy to train and they are easy keepers, preferring to remain by their owner’s sides. The information for this post comes from the AKC website.

Breed of the Day!

Boston Terrier

Truly an “All-American” dog, the Boston Terrier is a lively and highly intelligent breed with an excellent disposition. Conveying an impression of determination, strength and activity, he is short-headed and compactly built, and must be black, brindle or seal with white markings.

Following the Civil War, the Boston Terrier breed was developed in the stables of Boston, Massachusetts, as a fighting dog. An imported dog known as “Hooper’s Judge” (sold to a Boston man in 1870) became the ancestor of almost all true modern Boston Terriers.

The breed is an American creation, resulting from a cross between an English Bulldog and a white English Terrier. In 1891, the breed became known as Boston Terriers, taking the name of the city where they originated.

The Boston has been nicknamed “the American Gentleman” because of his dapper appearance, characteristically gentle disposition and suitability as companion and house pet. They require only a moderate amount of exercise and a minimum amount of grooming. The breed is easy to train and they are easy keepers, preferring to remain by their owner’s sides.

The information for this post comes from the AKC website.

Teaching Your Dog to Be Caught When Loose

This is one Saidy and I will definitely be working on!

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