Archive for January, 2009

Lapeer East grad, dog to appear on Animal Planet TV program (County Press)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

LAPEER — Ashlee (Peterson) Trotter and her dog, Spirit, will compete on American Kennel Club’s Agility Invitational that will be aired on cable TV’s “Animal Planet” at 8 p.m. on Feb. 7.

High costs for food, vet care can ‘dog’ pet owners (The State)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

As every dog owner knows, there’s plenty to consider when bringing a dog into the family beyond what breed to take home. From preparing your home to veterinary care and big bags of kibble, the costs can mount rapidly. Annual expenses for large breeds can top $2,000 a year, and depending on the path a [...]

Footnotes: Attention dog lovers (Carlsbad Current-Argus)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

We owned a big, lovable golden retriever for several years. Duncan was a great dog for a family with kids and happily withstood any amount of petting, being dressed up, and games of fetch.

Shape a key factor in dog agility contest (Moldova.org)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

While dogs of all shapes and sizes can compete in a dog agility contest in Long Beach, Calif., certain shapes come with advantages, a contest official says.Carrie DeYoung, the co-chair of the American Kennel Club Agility Invitational, said the contest due to be televised next month typically finds dogs of certain shapes to be better [...]

Shape a key factor in dog agility contest (UPI)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 31 (UPI) — While dogs of all shapes and sizes can compete in a dog agility contest in Long Beach, Calif., certain shapes come with advantages, a contest official says.