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Dog Breeds: Golden Retriever

The Sporting Group entry at Westminster’s 130th Annual Best in Show was the Golden Retriever. This is one of the most popular breeds in America! DID YOU KNOW: A Golden Retriever is the star of the AIR BUD movies! Goldens are great family dogs because they’re friendly, reliable, and trustworthy. They’re not generally known to be hostile towards people or other dogs, and they’re definitely not known to be timid or nervous. Golden Retrievers are fun, easygoing, loving dogs. However, that doesn’t mean you don’t need to teach children the appropriate way to interact with pets – no hitting, no … Continue reading →

Shedding Season

It’s that time of the year, my Golden Retriever is shedding. Her great balls of fur look like tumbleweeds and detract from the “clean” look of my home. This is one of those times I am grateful for hardwood floors. I remember the days of carpeting and how difficult it could be to get fur out of the fibers. Needless to say I vacuumed on a daily basis, which is one of the keys to tackling dog hair. Of course, brushing your dog is also important. When I do this on a daily basis, it greatly reduces the amount of … Continue reading →

Cleaning in 30 Minutes or Less: Thursdays

So in today’s blog I am going to be talking about how I clean in 30 minutes or less on Thursdays. As a reminder, this blog series is less about which chores you should do on which days, but on finding a routine that works best for you. Everyone’s needs as far as housekeeping and how often certain chores are done will be different. It will depend on how big your house is, pets you own, the number of children you have and what age group they are in and so on. Once again, I will remind you that I … Continue reading →

VPI Has List of Presidential Pets

The letters VPI stand for Veterinary Pet Insurance. They are the pet insurance company that does the annual Hambone award. Their website also has tons of helpful information for pet owners, and an interesting blog. They just put together a brief list of Presidential pets. It makes a certain amount of sense for VPI to compile a list of Presidential pets on their blog, right in time for Presidents Day. Washington’s birthday is just a few days away. That makes Presidential pets a very timely topic. One cannot assume that all of the pets mentioned on the VPI blog were … Continue reading →

Managing Smart Dogs

Smart is often a selling point for dogs. There are certain breeds, especially those known for herding, that are generally considered the cream of the clever canine crop. Thus if you want an intelligent dog it might not be too hard to seek one out, but there are some things you need to know before adopting a brainy companion. Pet site ZooToo has some tips. The most important thing to consider first is that smart doesn’t necessarily mean easy. We think that it will; we think how nice it will be to have a dog that can fetch slippers and … Continue reading →

Home Based Business Idea – Open A Bed and Breakfast

Do you enjoy entertaining guests? If you would like to work from home and you have a passion for entertaining, you may want to think about getting into a type of home-based business that has been around for a long time. Owning and operating a bed and breakfast or a small inn can be a very enjoyable experience, if it is the right fit for you. Many people have grown tired of staying in hotels and motels. Bed and breakfasts and small inns offer these people the promise of something more home-like, something unique. Think of the person who travels … Continue reading →

VPI Announces Nominees For 2011 Hambone Award

Have you heard of the Hambone Award? Every year, VPI, a pet insurance company reviews all of it’s claims, in order to find the most unusual pet insurance claim for that year. The winning pet is honored with the Hambone Award, as well as an assortment of other prizes. Who will win this year? VPI is a pet insurance company. If you have a cat or a dog, and have been considering picking up some pet health insurance you can find lots of helpful information about it on their website. They offer cat insurance, dog insurance, and bird & exotic … Continue reading →

Getting Fit With Your Four-Legged Friend

If you have a crazy work schedule, travel a lot or enjoy experimenting with unstructured fitness plans, then it might be challenging to find a consistent workout partner. Enter man’s best friend. Fido and Fifi often make ideal four-legged fitness companions. Exercising with a dog is the perfect solution for individuals, who long for company while they burn calories, but can’t seem to mesh schedules with a two-legged pal. That said there are some general tips you should consider before making your little wagster your main workout buddy: Agility activities: According to experts, medium dogs, especially herding breeds, are good … Continue reading →

Celebrity Headlines: “High School Musical” Returns and Oprah Gets a New Dog

It was just a matter of time before we were all in this together… again. Disney just announced that it plans to go back to school with “High School Musical 4.” The fourth edition of the cult phenomenon will reportedly begin production later this year and air sometime in 2010. Disney sources say the popular musical will include a few new twists this time around, including the introduction of a new cast of characters and a storyline that will focus on a cross-town school rivalry. Disney execs say they are hoping the new characters will draw a record number of … Continue reading →

Simple Ways to Burn Calories in the New Year

It’s the first week of the New Year… do you know who’s riding your stationary bike? If you belong to a gym, then you’ve likely noticed a few new faces strolling around the locker room and several more bodies jostling for your favorite treadmill or elliptical machine. While you may not appreciate the company, the fact is that gym membership spikes during the first couple months of a new year. Some newbies are there to cash in on memberships received as holiday gifts, while others are making good on New Year’s resolutions to get fit in 2009. If you have … Continue reading →