Doggone Good Smart Phone Apps

1. Dog Toy (free): Simple with a single function- shake your phone and it squeaks!  A great little tool to keep your dog entertained.

2. Pet First Aid ($3.99):  This app provides tips and offers an understanding of what is normal for your dog to be experiencing.  It covers topics like bleeding, breathing, poisoning and CPR, bundled with information about close veterinarian clinics.

3. Screen Cleaner (free): Keep your screen "clean" with these cute dogs licking your screen.  In the free version you have a selection of 8 dogs to lick your screen clean!

4. PetFinder.com: AdoptPets (free): Matchmaking for human/dogs!  Search through new potential BFF's across more that 13, 000 shelters.  This one is a personal favourite of mine : )

5. The Dog ($0.99): A handy little guide to over 450 dog breeds.  Great for refreshing breed knowledge!

Happy Tuesday!

Cutest animals compilation

A video compilation of the cutest animals filmed and uploaded to YouTube.

Something tells me this cat is not sorry...

NOW IN STOCK!

Dirty Dog Doormat 

Magically soaks up water, mud and dirt!   Super absorbent material Soaks up to 7 times its weight in water and mud Floors stay clean and dry Dries 5X faster than ordinary door mats Easy to wash   What's the Trick????  Our Advanced Microfiber Technology traps water and mud instantly!  Millions of microfiber strands create an extra large super-sponge.  For use just about anywhere! Size: Large, 35" x 26" Medium, 31"x20"

We've Got Mail: Thanks for the K9 Buddy!

Dear Guide Dogs for the Blind,

I am sorry that it has taken me so long to get this letter to you. I want to thank you for Muffin, my Canine Buddy dog. Muffin means a lot to me. She has helped me feel better about using my cane. I don't like to use my cane but when Muffin is with me I do not mind as much. Muffin goes a lot of places with me. I take her to Kajukembo class with me because I have to go at night.

When it was snowing we had a lot of fun. Muffin loved the snow. She would roll in it, run through it, eat it, and generally make a mess of herself. We went to the park when it was all snowy and Muffin and my mom's dog, Duchess, went crazy running around. There had been so much ice and snow that they had not been able to get out very much so they were glad to run and play. Muffin even climbed up on to the climbing structure with me. But it was too slippery and so we made her get down. But we had a lot of fun that day.

Everyone in my family loves Muffin, except my older sister who pretends dogs don't exist. I am so glad to have Muffin. Thank you so much for giving her to me. Here [is a] picture of Muffin and I.

Sincerely,
Rebecca and Muffin

Dog Placement and On Campus Care with GDB's Canine Welfare Technicians

By Kathy Featherstone, Dog Placement Coordinator

The matching process between career change dogs and adopters is a team effort for those of us in GDB's Dog Placement Department who are finding forever homes for these dogs. As we are entrusted to make the best match possible, we look at a range of placement options, including:

• other service organizations
• pet companions for people who are blind
• therapy dog programs
• as the ultimate pet and best friend for a family

A vital step in this process is the care and commitment provided by members of GDB's Training Department, the canine welfare technicians (CWTs).

Each CWT has a project dog and will work on a specific behavior plan created by the CWT manager or a Dog Placement staff member. This behavior plan is unique to the individual dog's needs as well as keeping the dog healthy and happy on a daily basis. Outside of daily grooming, walks and supervised playtime with other career change dogs, each CWT is tasked to assess their project dog's behavior and use positive training techniques with clicker and food rewards for such behaviors as:

• eye contact
• polite greeting 
• walking on a loose leash
• basic obedience
• recall, etc.   

As Senior CWT Shannon Del Buono said, “I find it very rewarding to work with a dog and seeing them progress when I’ve taught them a new skill/behavior that will help them get adopted.”

The CWTs insightful observations, canine knowledge and handling skills enables those of us in Dog Placement additional insight into determining the best match for each individual dog.

We are all appreciative of the commitment by the puppy raisers to the special dog that they have raised.  We want to ensure that each career change dog transitioned into our temporary care is valued, nurtured and continually learning new skills while on campus and awaiting their adoptive home.

Bulldog Bash!!!

Bulldog Bash
Wednesday, February 20th
7:00PM-8:30PM

Join us Wednesday evening for an 

exciting social gathering 

of all breeds of bulldogs

PUGS

By Regina Palamar 

I have a confession to make.  I used to dislike pugs.  They never made sense to me.  They can’t breathe, their eyes point in different directions and they always look like they are about to tip over.  I just never understood how a dog that structurally unsound could be so popular.  This was until I began dogsitting Louis and Pablo, the loves of my life.  We met in late 2010 and ever since then I’ve been “all aboard” the pug bandwagon, ready and willing for the ride.  To prove that I am not a crazy pug lady ( …because that would be socially unacceptable), I have created a list of pros and cons to owning a pug that will shed some light on my obsession. 

The Eyes: 

 Pro: DESCRIPTIONS

The words used to describe a pug are as follows:

·      Loyal

·      Loveable

·      Playful

·      Outgoing

·      Friendly

·      Funny

Con: DESCRIPTIONS

The lists of words NOT used to describe a pug are as follows:

·      Majestic

·      Graceful

·      Intelligent

·      Agile

·      Quick

·      Beautiful

Many more words could be used to describe these magnificent beasts (flatulent, comes to mind)…but you get the idea. 

Wat: 

Con: WINTER

Pugs were not made to withstand the harsh Canadian winters (…and neither was I AMIRITE?).  For example:  a regular walk with Louis and Pablo consists of 3 stages.

STAGE 1: Pug wrangling.  Before each walk we play a game of “capture the pug”.  They absolutely love it.  I don’t.Time: 3 minutes. 

STAGE 2: Jackets and Boots.  Dressing a pug up for winter is akin to dressing up a 3 year old child who has no situational awareness.  They just flop around and are absolutely no help at all. Time: 15 minutes

STAGE 3: The walk.  These guys are socially, physically and mentally challenged, so walks can get a bit out of hand.  The boots fall off. The jackets fall off.  My hair turns grey.  Time: 
 20 minutes

I’m no mathematician, but even I can see that the amount of time spent walking the pugs is the almost the same as the amount of time it takes to winter-proof them.  

The results of 20min of winterproofing: 

Pro: SMILES

Feeling down?  Feeling like you need a little love?  Maybe a hug?  You should probably go out and buy a pug.  These guys will make you smile.  Firstly, they are ridiculous.  Just looking at them makes me laugh.  Secondly, they love to cuddle any time of the day.  And lets be honest, snuggling is the best part of ANY relationship…sooo just skip all the hassle of having a boyfriend or girlfriend and get a pug to snuggle with you.  

 Smiles and Snuggles:

I am confident that the next time you see a pug sauntering down the street you will think of me and know that, although I might be a little “pugsessed”, I have my reasons. 

It's dog lover's night at WAG!

This evening will offer dog lovers a night packed full of exciting, canine-centric, family-friendly, dog-gone fun. Treat yourself and your pooch to some love, treats and live tweed-folk, blues music by Ottawa's own, Salton Sea. Salton Sea is always a crowd pleaser, so be sure to arrive early to get a good seat! 

A POEM TO YOUR PET FOR VALENTINE'S DAY CONTEST
There will be $50, $25, $15 gift card prize packs for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for the best poem a person could write to their dog, cat or any other pet. Winners will be announced and poems will be read on Dog Lovers Evening at WAG (Valentine's Day, February 14th). Oh my...we are sooooo excited. We are planning the BEST Valentine's day party any dog lover could have.

Check out a preview of the jams Salton Sea has to offer by clicking on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05lA7YyMisc

Admission cost is $7.00 per person.

See you tonight! 

Breeder's Digest for November 2012

Litter Announcements
Labrador Retrievers

• 11/1/12 McKinley x Nordica – 2 males, 2 females – litter letter “P”
• 11/1/12 Samuel x Cathy – 5 males, 2 females – litter letter “T”
• 11/4/12 Tito x Juniper – 4 males, 3 females – litter letter “W”
• 11/6/12 Jolt x Jenai – 4 males – litter letter “Y”
• 11/10/12 Curt x Sadie – 1 male, 5 females – litter letter “B”
• 11/11/12 Bosworth x Cava – 3 males, 4 females – litter letter “D”
• 11/12/12 Sid x Carmody – 3 males, 3 females – litter letter “C”
• 11/17/12 Shawn x Darice – 2 males, 2 females – litter letter “E”
• 11/19/12 Jay x Abigail – 4 males, 4 females – litter letter “F”
• 11/21/12 Baldwin x Inez – 3 males, 4 females – litter letter “G”
• 11/24/12 Pierre x Germany – 3 males, 1 female – litter letter “H”
• 11/26/12 Jolt x Nerita – 6 males, 2 females – litter letter “J”
• 11/28/12 Joplin x Tazzle – 2 males, 1 female – litter letter “W”
• 11/29/12 Flamenco x Nivia – 3 males, 3 females – litter letter “M”

Golden Retrievers

• 11/9/12 Amador x Tarragon – 1 male, 6 females – litter letter “A”

New Breeders
Labrador Retrievers      

• Denim – raised in CA
• Syrah – raised in CA
• Tisha – raised in CA  

Golden Retrievers

• Amici – raised in CA

Oodles of Poodles!

Oodles of Poodles

Wednesday, February 6th /// 7:00-8:30

 Come by for a fun and exciting social gathering of poodle dogs!  All sizes welcome!

Jumping Dog Photo

Jumping Dog Photo  , here you can see Jumping Dog Photo   or download picture of Jumping Dog Photo   on this Dogs Wallpapers Backgrounds website

Dogs That Bite The Most

Dogs That Bite The Most

Here is latest learning on dogs that bite the most. U.S News given a survey that Pit bull is the most dangerous dog by deaths in 2009.The overwhelming damage sustained by a preteen male through a pit bull attack. Almost lost in this photograph is the soft tissue damage to this victim's thigh.

Chow Chow Dangerous Dog Breed

                      Chow Chow Bite Mark On The Leg Of A Woman

                                   

Rottweiler Dogs That Bite The Most

Sleeping Little Dog Photo

Sleeping Little Dog Photo  , here you can see Sleeping Little Dog Photo   or download picture of Sleeping Little Dog Photo   on this Dogs Wallpapers Backgrounds website