Traveling with a dog can be fun, exciting and memorable, but it can also be a bit of a challenge if its idea of bathroom etiquette is finding the nearest patch of grass that smells like home.More >>
Traveling with a dog can be fun, exciting and memorable, but it can also be a bit of a challenge if its idea of bathroom etiquette is finding the nearest patch of grass that smells like home.More >>
Does your dog know the word "treat"? I bet it does. So just how many treats does your dog get on a daily basis? If the answer is several treats a day, it could eventually be racking up a few pounds, which you may have already noticed. By simply setting aside a portion of your doggie's kibble, you can allow for dog biscuits and other treats later. They will never know they are missing those extra bits of kibble at mealtime!
Sticking to this one simple tip can help your pup maintain a healthy weight. And since most dogs are motivated by food, it's an added bonus when you need some leverage to get your dog's attention for any reason. Doggy begging during family mealtime can be an annoyance, and if you give in by feeding your pet table scraps, you could unknowingly be adding several extra pounds to its waistline. But by keeping that small portion of kibble set aside, you can feel free to give your dog something to eat -- without adding to its allotted daily caloric load. Now who's ready for some guilt-free treats?
Jessica Bushwrites daily for Dogingham.com, a blog about connecting community and nature simply by being a dog owner.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:33 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:33:14 GMT
When you first step foot onto Independence farm you feel like you're living in a children's book. You'll meet a lamb who spends his day snuggling with the bunnies, a blind hen who is kept company by herMore >>
When you first step foot onto Independence farm you feel like you're living in a children's book.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 9:41 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:41:23 GMT
Organizers are getting ready for the weekend festival that's gone to the dogs. Woofstock is a day-long dog festival at the Basin Harbor Club. The club says there's everything from costume parades andMore >>
Organizers are getting ready for the weekend festival that's gone to the dogs.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-06 15:42:42 GMT
Lisa and Roy Haynes from Save Our Strays introduce us to two of their adoptable dogs. If you are interested in adopting or have questions, you can contact them at lovethosepets@aol.com.More >>
Lisa and Roy Haynes from Save Our Strays introduce us to two of their adoptable dogs.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 10:06 AM EDT2013-04-29 14:06:53 GMT
Jeanne Keefe recently noticed something wrong with her dog Scooter. ((Jeanne Keefe /Dog Owner "We do go for a morning walk before I leave for work. It's about a 15 minute walk, and he just wasn't up forMore >>
April is Lyme Disease Prevention Month. Vermont is among a growing number of states that are seeing huge increases in the black legged tick population.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-04-08 18:25:39 GMT
Service animals in our region can get a free eye exam next month. Registration is open for this year's National Service Dog Eye Exam event happening in May. And it isn't just for dogs -- other certifiedMore >>
Service animals in our region can get a free eye exam next month.More >>
Bailey: 8 month old brown American rabbit mix.More >>
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Doggy begging during family mealtime can be an annoyance, and if you give in by feeding your pet table scraps, you could unknowingly be adding several extra pounds to its waistline. (© iStockphoto / Thinkstock)
