Monthly Archives: April 2009

Rattlesnake Season Is On

Posted on April 27, 2009 by ADogsLife

It’s officially rattlesnake season in the Southwest, which means we need to keep close tabs on our dogs. During hikes, keep them on-leash and on the trail at all times. In the event that you or yours gets bitten, here’s … Continue reading →

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Pet Airways

Posted on April 27, 2009 by ADogsLife

A new airline exclusively for pets may sound extravagant, but it’s actually cheaper than flying Fido in the cargo hold on any of the major airlines. Starting in July, Pet Airways will begin boarding cat and canine passengers onto its … Continue reading →

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Dogs’ Last Days

Posted on April 20, 2009 by ADogsLife

We read a poignant blog post in the New York Times last week written by an editor at the paper whose poodle Bijou has comforted him through his battle with prostate cancer. “I learned that dogs, besides being pets, can … Continue reading →

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A Dog’s Life Featured in EcoStiletto

Posted on April 16, 2009 by ADogsLife

Thanks to the shopping blog EcoStiletto for the recent shout out to A Dog’s Life!

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First Dog Bo Is Hypoallergenic and Much More

Posted on April 14, 2009 by ADogsLife

A big priority for the Obamas in selecting a family dog was that it be hypoallergenic. That narrowed the search down to Poodles, Bichon Frises, a host of terriers, and Portuguese Water Dogs. Ultimately, they went with the Portuguese Water … Continue reading →

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Dogs They’re Just Like Us

Posted on April 13, 2009 by ADogsLife

They compete in marathons, they celebrate St. Patty’s Day, some of them even surf and scuba dive. Check out this fabulous photo gallery of dogs and other pets acting human.

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Tune Into “Groomer Has It”

Posted on April 13, 2009 by ADogsLife

The second season of Groomer Has It, the reality show about dog groomers, is on! Tune in on Saturday nights for canine blow-outs and doggie-hairdresser drama.

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Doga Takes Off

Posted on April 13, 2009 by ADogsLife

We reported on the trend of yoga for dogs (aka doga) a few weeks ago, and now it seems downward-facing dog for dogs is really booming. We learned in a New York Times story last week that there are doga … Continue reading →

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Ziggy the Painting Dog

Posted on April 6, 2009 by ADogsLife

This Pekingese from California paints – as in creating works of art. “He enjoys putting the brush to the canvas,” says his owner. “It makes him relaxed and happy.” We think he looks a bit more like a tortured artist. … Continue reading →

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