Category Archives: Care of the dog

CAAT- Canadian Animal Assistance Team

Posted on July 14, 2013 by dogstwentyfourseven

My blog is winding down as I approach 100 posts. As I reflect on what I’ve written, I’ve realized that a theme of my blog has been how dogs are wonderful connectors. For example, when meeting on the street or … Continue reading →

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Pack of Paws – Doggie Daycare

Posted on April 24, 2013 by dogstwentyfourseven

I have always wondered what it would be like to own and run a dog daycare business in an environment other than in home-style boarding. How do people find great locations for doggie daycare? What are the things to take … Continue reading →

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Packing for a Dog’s Holiday

Posted on April 13, 2013 by dogstwentyfourseven

Just recently I was packing for Abby and Ember’s – my two Labradors – nine day visit to their Grandma and Grandpa’s house. I mentioned to my daughter Emily, who’s in her early twenties, that I had clearly gone “overboard” … Continue reading →

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A Time To Help Out – Pattison K9 Rescue Team

Posted on February 21, 2013 by dogstwentyfourseven

A few weeks ago I was on Twitter; I follow quite a few dog sites as I enjoy their educational and entertainment value. One of the sites, The Toronto Daily Pet mentioned that dog collars were needed for the Pattison … Continue reading →

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Dogs and Skunks – Not The Best Pair

Posted on February 9, 2013 by dogstwentyfourseven

My cousin Martha is a dog lover, too. We certainly inherited the “dog gene” from our Grandmother Ruth Allen. Martha jokes that I inherited the “dog gene” tenfold! Martha had some up-close and personal experiences with her dogs and skunks … Continue reading →

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HOTDOGZ & CO.

Posted on February 3, 2013 by dogstwentyfourseven

When I am at the off-leash dog park I am always in full observation mode. I watch the dogs with me and scan the area much like people do when driving their vehicles. As I walked around the large, open, … Continue reading →

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Dog Injuries and Trips to the Vet

Posted on September 9, 2012 by dogstwentyfourseven

I think that every dog owner can recite a story about an emergency trip to a vet. Accidents happen, but thank goodness they don’t happen very often. They can be very scary for the two and four-legged to experience, and … Continue reading →

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Children and Dogs

Posted on August 5, 2012 by dogstwentyfourseven

I consider myself very blessed that I have been around dogs for all of my life. I am a firm believer that all children, at some point in their lives, should experience owning a pet. Dogs are a front-runner for … Continue reading →

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Helpful Hints for Shampooing a Dog

Posted on July 30, 2012 by dogstwentyfourseven

Today we returned from a lovely weekend away. We were fortunate to be able to take our two dogs to a family reunion located on a lakefront. Abby, at thirteen, finds great pleasure wading in the water and lying down … Continue reading →

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Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by dogstwentyfourseven

“Leaves of three, let them be” is a quote that I know personally very well. I have experienced a reaction to poison ivy probably a dozen times over my lifetime. The last time I got it, the predictable rash appeared … Continue reading →

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