My Greyhounds are Shiraz and Buffett. Shiraz because it's one of our favorite wines, and Buffett because we love Jimmy Buffett music, Definitely, we seem to want to name our dogs something we love or desire for our lives as our dogs help fulfill that. An extension of our inner desires is reve ...

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A recent global poll by Reuters/Ipsos shows that the younger, less affluent and 1 in 5 prefer their pet to a partner for Valentines. The results don't surprise me. Younger people in particular may seek their dog (for now) as people are waiting to marry and have kids as they seek better j ...

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A team of researchers did a study recently on is there a difference between cat and dog people. They interviewed some 4,500 people. I think we dog lovers already knew the answer to that but for more scientific findings, here is a story citing their results. But, for the whole story, the ...

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I'm so optimistic that 2010 is going to be great! In celebrating ringing in the New Year, we sang Auld Lang Syne and I happened to with be old friends - and I was reminded how perfect that was. That while ringing in and welcoming new friends, new experiences, and change - how blessed we are to ...

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The Leashes and Lovers Holiday Celebration was fabulous fun for dog lovers and many dogs. Every one was in a festive mood gearing up to bring in a happier New Year. We held a “Most Festive” contest which was hard to pick a winner as so many people and dogs got in the spirit. ...

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The Holidays are among us and if you're traveling - you may not be able to take your pet with you. If that's the case this season, here are some tips you may want to consider well before you pack your bags. The rest is provided by Kim Boatman. When Lisa Cook, a lecturer at the University of ...

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My Greyhound Buffett has had a hacking cough now for about two weeks. We've been to the vet but she did not easily diagnosis him like I expected. A cough could be a number of things. He's on a 2nd set now of stronger antibiotics and if he does not improve in about 5 days - we are to look in ...

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Hope you have a speedy recovery and are running around again soon.

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As “The Dog Expert,” Sheryl Matthys specializes in what your relationship with your dog can teach you about yourself and how that knowledge makes your human relationships for love, life and happiness more successful. She's a savvy dog enthusiast who’s doled out a combination ...

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You and your dog will look forward to playing catch more often thanks to this metal ball thrower and retriever. The sleek and sturdy device holds four tennis balls and allows you to throw and retrieve them without getting doggie slobber on your hands. The innovative design also means that you ...

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