Shih Tzus - sweet & smart!

I have the most amazing Shih Tzu in the world.  Her name is Bella and we adopted her from The Animal Rescue Foundation. She was rescued from a horrible puppy mill that was closed due to inhumane conditions.  After many months of being patient and giving her time to adjust, she has turned into the most wonderful companion.  She has the sweetest personality and is a total cuddle-bug!

One thing I have to say about Bella, is she kind of marches to the beat of her own drum.  There is no forcing Bella to do anything, and I wouldn’t want to!  All I want her to do is enjoy life and forget the life she once had to live.  Also, as we adopted Bella when she was almost a year old, it is harder to train after that time.

However, I found this video on youtube today of Sadie, a three year old Shih Tzu, who obeys very well!  She even knows how to do the bang and roll over.

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When people say fashion has gone to the dogs, they are right on the money, as August 23 and 24 is New York Pet Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building, 125-135 West 18th Steet in New York City.

The show’s mission is to create an inspiring and unique tradeshow venue for national and international pet lifestyle exhibitors and buyers.

The following product categories are represented:

• Fashion, Jewelry and Accessories
• Collars and Leashes
• Toys
• Foods and Treats
• Bedding
• Fragrances
• Grooming Products
• Health Products
• Specialty Items

Pet Fashion Week is not only a trade show but also a designer platform. The designer platform objective is to nurture the development of new ideas and innovation in the pet industry and features multiple design awards, special events and runway shows. The show provides a high-profile environment in which upcoming designers are being presented alongside established ones in front of a high concentration of international media and buyers.

Those of you in the area planning to attend the show, take note–I am jealous!

For more information, click here.

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One of my “greyhound” friends recently had to have her hound’s front leg amputated due to bone cancer, which is, unfortunately, common in greyhounds.

Both she and I know of one amazing “tripod” that we’ve both witnessed run our own dogs ragged.

While my friend’s handsome greyhound who, by the way, is also a pal of my own girl, Greta, recuperates from his recent surgery, I am already looking forward to cooler weather so we can all get together for a romp.

Until then, this video I found on YouTube featuring a tripod greyhound who was rehabilitated at a Spanish animal shelter will have to suffice.

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Although I could never get my greyhound, Greta, to do this, because she hates water, I love to see the dock dogs doing their thing.

For those (like me) who enjoy seeing dogs have some fun, July 12 and 13, the Meet Me at Mill Creek Festival in Mill Creek, Wash., is having their annual Puget Sound Dock Dogs competition. The event helps raise awareness for the American College of Internal Veterinary Medicine’s Chase Away K9 Cancer organization.

Events details can be found here, and all levels of jumping ability are encouraged to participate–the only prerequisite is that your dog likes to get wet.

If you can’t make it up there to see the action live, check out the video above from last year’s event and enjoy the dock dogs vicariously.

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Tonight (Thursday, July 10) at 8 p.m. ET/PT, CBS unveils its new canine reality series: “Greatest American Dog”, in which 12 teams of dogs and owners from across the nation, ranging from “pageant dogs” to those simply trained at home, will live together and compete against each other in challenges that put the owners’ ability to train their dogs to the test.

Each week, the judges will eliminate one dog and their owner. The last remaining team will walk away with a $250,000 cash prize and the title of “Greatest American Dog”. Distinguished canine critics Wendy Diamond, Allan Reznik and Victoria Stilwell are the judges, and Jarod Miller is the host.

Get a sneak peek at the contestants in the clip above. For more information, click here.

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See Spot. See Spot run. See how to massage Spot after that run.

See Spot fetch. See how to teach Spot a new trick.

See Spot eat. See how to make tasty treats for Spot.

Yeah, yeah, you get the idea.

So what are you waiting for? Monkeysee.com features instructional videos on everything from taking the perfect photo of Fido, to how to clean your pooch’s ears, to teaching your dog to heel on command.

MonkeySee, which launched in January 2008, provides free access to a large collection of professionally-produced and user-generated how-to videos, presented in deep detail by accomplished, credible experts.

The video above features Certified Canine Massage Therapist Patty Bianca leading a discussion of the benefits and basics of canine massage, as well as a detailed instructional of the hand-strokes and sequence used in therapeutic canine massage. This video may be used by any dog owner who wishes to enhance the health of their canine companion or just strengthen the bond between them. Safety issues discussed in the video include never massaging a dog suffering from shock, fever or cancer.

It’s all free and ready for your desktop viewing pleasure. Click here, watch and learn.

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If you live, work or play anywhere within driving distance of Imperial Beach, Calif., head there this Saturday, June 28, for the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition, the nation’s original surfing competition for Fido.

Last year, 47 dogs hit the waves and more than 1,000 spectators watched the events, and more than $10,000 was raised for Loews Coronado Bay Resort’s Good Neighbor Council.

Event Schedule

• 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Optional surfing lessons by the Coronado Surfing Academy for less experienced canines
• 11 - 11:45 a.m. Heat One: Small Dogs (40 pounds and under)
• 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Heat Two: Large Dogs (41 pounds and over
• 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Heat Three: Tandem Surfing for Dogs & Owners
• 1:30 - 1:45 p.m. Furry fashion show
• 1:45 - 2 p.m. Award ceremony

Each dog and team will have three waves (or chances) to impress the judges and will be scored on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability.

Prizes:
The first place winner of each heat will score a ton of great prizes, including a getaway at Loews Coronado Bay Resort and a feature in Modern Dog magazine.

At this San Diego dog surfing event, canines, owners and spectators can enjoy puppy portraits, mutt massages, goody bags and a variety of burgers, dogs and snacks prepared by the chefs of Loews.

All proceeds benefit Loews Coronado Bay Resort’s Good Neighbor Council.

Competition Fees:
$45 for Heats One or Two, $50 for Heat Three (if registered by June 27).

Attendance is free.

Each registered dog will receive a goody bag filled with tons of great prizes, including a competition medal. Goody bags are limited and only guaranteed for dogs registered by June 27.

Click here to register.

For more information, click here.

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If you want to be the cool “dog” on the block, get a plastic kiddie pool for your dog. (In this case, inflatable won’t due, because your dog’s nails will most likely pop the pool immediately.)

With close supervision, a kiddie pool can last for years (or it can become a very large chew toy, if your pooch is left unsupervised with it).

Plastic kiddie pools can be found at most grocery stores, as well as larger retailers and some toy stores.

A kiddie pool might be just the thing to keep you and your hot dog cool through the summer months.

You want this…

Not this…

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It usually sounds something like, “Rooooo, roo, rooooor. Rooo ro rorororo.”

While we don’t know what she’s saying, we tend to join in anyway just for fun.

Check out these dogs that have a thing or two to say:

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There are some great, educational videos out there in cyberspace, such as this one on DogChannel.com, which features author Ken Foster, who penned Dogs I Have Met and the People They Found. Here, Foster shares his views on pit bulls, among other things. (I have worked in the past with BadRap, Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pitbulls, and I firmly believe that the breed is not the probelm, it’s often the owners.) 

Bill Cosby and his terrier, Harry, sit down for a quick interview, and when Cosby’s in the house, you can bet you’ll be laughing in no time.

Lastly, you can now determine the exact breed of your dog, via this new product. So if you don’t mind spending some bucks so you can say with definity just what your dog is, you may want to check it out. 

Happy viewing!

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