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Behind the Breed: Pug

By admin • Feb 29th, 2008 • Category: Dog Breeds

A Pug is a toy dog breed with a wrinkly face and medium-small body. Pug puppies are often called puglets. The word “pug” may have come from the Old English pugg, which was an affectionate term for a playful little devil or monkey. Country of origin: China. The breed is often summarized as multum in parvo (”much in little”), describing the Pug’s great personality and small size…



Interview with Erin Rinaldi (DogParty)

By admin • Feb 29th, 2008 • Category: Dog People

“Once I decided that I wanted to walk dogs it seemed like no time before I began walking my very first dog and her name was Sophie. We spent hours together! I had so much fun and decided I would walk one or two more dogs.”



Dog Housing Communities - Fad or Trend?

By admin • Feb 28th, 2008 • Category: Articles & Features

By Brian Henderson
A press release was recently provided to me, indicating an uncommon fad/trend that could soon be on the rise. I’ve always been of the opinion that dog friendly places and parks add direct value to the communities that maintain them - much like a playground or a baseball diamond, it makes life […]



Boston Dog Owner’s Group

By admin • Jan 31st, 2008 • Category: Local Dog Community

Most cities have a dog owners group… while Boston is lacking. The first meeting of the Boston Dog Owner’s Group is February 25th. Find out more information here about how to get involved here.



Friends of Charlestown Dog Parks

By admin • Jan 15th, 2008 • Category: Local Dog Community

From their site:
 In the past there have been attempts made by citizens to create a dog park in Charlestown. Recently, DCR has revisited the design and future use of Paul Revere park and thus, the door for a discussion about the formation of a dog park has been reopened.

Over the next several years the space […]



Zak George Interview

By admin • Jan 8th, 2008 • Category: Dog People

The dog frisbee expert answers questions of DogBoston via YouTube in his longest online video yet!



Dogs and Anti-Freeze

By admin • Jan 8th, 2008 • Category: Dog Health

One of the most common and most dangerous poisons out there, antifreeze is a big concern in winter months for pet owners (although not just in the winter). It takes a very small amount of antifreeze to kill a dog…



Behind the Breed: Boston Terrier

By admin • Jan 7th, 2008 • Category: Dog Breeds

As the first dog breed introduced into America, the Boston Terrier was originally bred for fighting, are were later down bred for companionship…



Dog Friendly Parks around Boston

By admin • Jan 7th, 2008 • Category: Best of DogBoston

A listing of the editor’s favorite places in the state to take the dogs.



Ruff ‘n’ Roll Dog Training

By admin • Jan 3rd, 2008 • Category: Services - Training and Obedience

A personalized dog training program designed to transform both dogs of all ages and their owners into a well behaved and balanced family.