On Sunday, August 17, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Rocklin, Calif., you and your furry friend(s) can enjoy Woofstock 2008. This fun event for both two- and four-legged animals features “Petco Park”, a canine area filled with cool down stations, massage and cool treats; the Grateful Dog 3K walk and 5k run; a [...]

This week (May 18 through 24) is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and although the majority of attention-getting dog bites pertain to dog v. human, I can attest to the fact that dog v. dog bites are just as traumatic and harrowing. I know of what I speak, because when I was a child, I was [...]

A while ago I briefly mentioned an issue I had at a local dog park, and I am finally ready to share the particulars. Before we ever got Greta, I debated the virtues of the dog park. But once she came into our home, we went a few times and had so much fun it [...]

While yesterday I waxed poetic about all the cute collars I’ve been collecting for Greta, I have to address a collar of a different nature that she has also had to wear. You know what I’m talking about…the collar that’s more of a cone, and makes your dog look like a crazy drunk party-goer who [...]