The Northern Virginia Off-Leash Golden Retriever Meetup

06/05/2012

So true!

Could it be any truer? :)

05/25/2012

This dog has perfect pitch.

What a smart dog!

This dog has perfect pitch.

05/05/2012

Diamond Dog Food Recall Expands Again

Please take a moment to check this out. Some very popular brands in our area are involved.

The Dog Food Advisor provides details of the ever-expanding Diamond Dog Food Recall of 2012

04/13/2012

Northern Virginia Pet Events

Looking for something fun to do with your pet in Northern Virginia? Keep up to date with pet friendly events here!

Community

04/13/2012

Paws For The Planet - petcentric by Purina

Interesting stuff!! http://www.petcentric.com/Read/Articles/Paws-For-The-Planet.aspx?articleid=f5c202ef-8b6c-4de0-957b-6b36b0cf2678&DCMP=EMC-PETC-PETC-Apr12_1

Part of the fun of spending time with your dog or cat is finding new ways to go green together. And that’s the idea behind Purina’s Canadian program called “Paws For The Planet.” This national initiative gives Canadian pet lovers a chance to show their commitment to their pets and the environment wh...

02/01/2012

Puppy Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 5

LOVE the Puppy Bowl!!

It's annual must-see tv for millions of pet lovers across the country--the Puppy Bowl on the Animal Planet channel on Super Bowl Sunday. This year, Puppy Bowl VIII is Sunday, Feb. 5, at 3:00 p.m ...

01/28/2012

Discounted spays/neuters in February at AWLA

Spread the word!!

The economic downturn has hit many families hard, and sadly sometimes expenses that aren't seen as absolutely essential are done without. But the Animal Welfare League of Arlington is helping low-...

01/27/2012

Timeline photos

01/18/2012

Lab Rescue gets $50K Pepsi grant

Wonderful news!!

Congratulations to Lab Recue of the LRCP (Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac) on recently winning a $50,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant. Through online voting in the November Pepsi Refresh Contest,...

01/11/2012

Family Shares Warning About Treats After Dog's Death

So sad. Please check the treats you give your doggy.

It's been a tough New Year for the Thaxton Family of Westlake.

01/06/2012

Barrel Oak hosts Lucky Dog benefit Jan. 7

Sounds like fun!!

Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane, Va., is hosting a benefit for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue featuring local classic rock band the Beltway Rockers Saturday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A $15 donati...

12/29/2011

Petrus Dog Food Recall

FYI!!!

Complete details of the Petrus Feed and Seed Dog Food recall of December 2011 posted by the editors of the Dog Food Advisor

12/23/2011

Animals Sing "12 Days of Christmas"

Have a very Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas from the Talking Animals channel. Share this with someone you love as a Christmas card! Be a fan on facebook: http://facebook.com/klaatu42 Fo...

12/15/2011

Explore Tagg the Pet Tracker | Advanced GPS for Dogs

Explore Tagg the Pet Tracker | Advanced GPS for Dogs

Learn how TAGG the Pet Tracker works. Our GPS for dog helps you monitor and find your dogs with customizable dashboard, email & text alterts.

12/07/2011

Iams Recalls Puppy Food

Please take note of this dog food recall.

Complete details of the Iams puppy food recall announced by the FDA December 6, 2011 posted by the editors of the Dog Food Advisor

11/15/2011

An Inside Look at How Canned Dog Food is Made

Very interesting information!

Whole Dog Journal s Nancy Kerns gives a detailed report on her trip to Lotus Pet Foods dog food manufacturing plant located in Torrance, California.

11/12/2011

November Celebrates Canine Cancer Awareness

November Celebrates Canine Cancer Awareness

Pet Cancer Awareness Month promotes early detection of cancer in companion animals.

11/02/2011

Whole Dog Journal Tip of the Week: Homemade Cooked Dog Food Diets

Most dogs have little problem switching to a home-cooked diet. If your dog is prone to digestive problems, you may want to make the change gradually. Add just one new ingredient at a time and wait a few days to see how your dog does before adding something else new, gradually increasing the amount of new food and decreasing the amount of the old.

If you add a lot of new ingredients at one time and your dog develops problems, it's harder to tell what the cause might be. If your dog vomits or has diarrhea, return to his prior diet and make the change more carefully once his digestive system is back to normal. That may include feeding the new food separately from the old (at least a few hours in between meals), and feeding only one new food at a time, to see if your dog reacts to any of the new ingredients.

For more information on Home-Prepared Diets for Dogs, purchase any of Whole Dog Journal's ebooks on the subject:

10/28/2011

Whole Dog Journal Tip of the Week: Understanding Dog Growling

Growling is a valuable means of communication for a dog - something that dog owners should appreciate and respect rather than punish. Of course, we don't want our dog to growl at us, but neither do we want him to fail to growl if something makes him uncomfortable; that's very important information in a successful canine-human relationship.

It's very common for dog owners to punish their dogs for growling. Unfortunately, this often suppresses the growl - eliminating his ability to warn us that he's about to snap, literally and figuratively. On other occasions, punishing a growling, uncomfortable dog can induce him to escalate into full-on aggression.

So, if you're not supposed to punish your dog for growling, what are you supposed to do? The next time your dog growls at you, try this:

Stop. Whatever you're doing, stop. If your dog's growl threshold is near his bite threshold - that is, if there's not much time between his growl and his bite, get safe. If his growl doesn't mean a bite is imminent, stop what you're doing but stay where you are. Wait until he relaxes, then move away, so you're rewarding the relaxed behavior rather than the growl.

Analyze the situation. What elicited the growl? Were you touching or grooming him? Restraining him? Making direct eye contact? Taking something away from him? Making him do something?

If you need help to create and implement a behavior modification protocol, contact a qualified behavior professional who is experienced and successful in modifying aggressive behavior with positive, dog-friendly techniques.

For more details and advice on modifying dog aggression, purchase Whole Dog Journal's ebook, Approaches to Modifying Dog Aggression.

09/07/2011

Hero Dogs of 9/11 - petcentric by Purina

With the anniversary of 9/11 approaching take the time to remember just how much dogs helped humans in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

We’d like to remember just how much dogs helped humans in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. If there was ever a time in history where dogs proved their distinction as Man’s Best Friend, it was during this unimaginable and overwhelming tragedy.

08/09/2011

C-BARQ: Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire

Very interesting!

The C-BARQ (or Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire) is designed to provide dog owners and professionals with standardized evaluations of canine temperament and behavior. The C-BARQ was developed by researchers at the Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society of the Univer...

07/31/2011

What a Dog Does When It’s Cold

What a smart dog!!

Makes total sense. Makes for total cuteness too...

07/20/2011

Nine ways to keep your dog cool and safe during the heat wave

Good information during this heat wave.

Pet adoption: adopt a homeless pet (dog or cat) or pets from animal shelters. Petfinder has helped with more than 13 million pet adoptions since 1995.

07/13/2011

World's First Dog With All Bionic Legs: Naki'o Can Play Again With 4 Prosthetic Paws (VIDEO)

Very cool!

You might remember Polo, the husky f**ted with a prosthetic paw after being hit by a car, or Midnite, the miniature horse who took off running when first f**ted with a prosthetic leg, but this red heeler pup takes being a bionic animal to a whole new level. Naki'o is the world's first dog to be f**t

06/29/2011

Lost Dogs: How to Get Them Back

Great information for all. Hope you never need it.

A few days into a family vacation in faraway Bora Bora, Lynn Janata got an unwelcome email from her dog sitter in Renton, Wash.: We have a situation here. Cali has gone missing. The 14-month-old Austr

05/20/2011

Traveling with Your Pet: Traveling with Your Pet: Your Pet and You

Traveling with Your Pet: Traveling with Your Pet: Your Pet and You

Traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your pet.

05/17/2011

Plants Toxic to Cats and Dogs: Things Poisonous to Pets: Pet Care

Plants Toxic to Cats and Dogs: Things Poisonous to Pets: Pet Care

Plants Toxic to Cats and Dogs Aloe Vera: Amarylillis: Apple (seeds) : Apple Leaf Croton: Apricot (pit) : Asparagus Fern : Autumn Crocus: Avacado (fruit a

04/26/2011

Common Ticks of Virginia - Home - Virginia Cooperative Extension

Spring is time to start paying attention to ticks and your furry friends.

The four most common ticks in Virginia that are encountered by humans are the lone star tick, the American dog tick, the brown tick, and the deer tick. The lone star tick is found predominately east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The American dog tick is found predominately west of the Blue Ridge Moun

04/26/2011

The Loudoun County Department of Animal Services Needs a New Logo!

Help design new logo...Details here....Contest runs through May 31st.

Loudoun County

04/25/2011

Why Prevent Heartworm?: Spring Safety: Pet Care

Why Prevent Heartworm?: Spring Safety: Pet Care

One mosquito bite is all it takes for heartworms to enter your pet's body and bloodstream. Here's how to prevent and treat infection.

04/24/2011

15 Minutes To A Better Bond With Your Dog | Modern Dog magazine - the best dog magazine ever

15 Minutes To A Better Bond With Your Dog | Modern Dog magazine - the best dog magazine ever

Pet With Purpose Instead of zoning out watching SNL and absentmindedly patting your pup, focus on your dog while you pet him. Like people, your dog can tell when he has your attention. Feel free to spill about your day, even. Your BFF—best furry friend—will appreciate the extra effort and it will ha

04/22/2011

10 simple ways to green your pet for Earth Day

10 simple ways to green your pet for Earth Day

Pet adoption: adopt a homeless pet (dog or cat) or pets from animal shelters. Petfinder has helped with more than 13 million pet adoptions since 1995.