Mar 25 2008

Pit Bulls Go Through Training

dieselcelebratesgraduation.jpg What a marvelous program! I’d love to see this in other cities across the world! Thanks to the Chicago Tribune for this article.
Program turns notorious dogs into good citizens Pit bull owners steered away from dogfighting By Gerry Smith | Tribune reporter 10:22 PM CDT, March 22, 2008 On the streets of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, Sean Moore and his 8-month-old pit bull, Jigga, are setting an example. “The pit bulls you normally see, they’re pulling, they’re not listening, they’re wild, they’re barking at people,” said Moore, 38. “When [other owners] see us with the same dogs, they ask, ‘How do y’all do that? And how much does it cost?’”
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Mar 24 2008

Good Food For Dogs

With so much of the readily available dog food that is not nutritious, what can a dog owner do to assure their pets are well nourished? Read more »


Mar 18 2008

Twinkies for your dog

Is your dog a junk food junkie? Most of you will probably say “No”. After all, you feed your dog “premium” dog food right off the super market shelf, you are very careful about table scraps and only give your dog “treats for dogs”.

Guess what… Your dog is a junk food junkie. Read more »


Mar 14 2008

Socialize your Dog

Just like people, most dogs love to socialize. Taking your pet to places that they have never been before is a great adventure that will help them feel better both mentally and physically and when they interact with other dogs and people they develop more social skills and will certainly become better pets. This is of course assumes that your dog has had some form of obedience training and you are able to keep them under control in these situations.

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