The results are tallied in our 2nd Annual Best of DogBoston awards. We took in about 500 votes to capture a reasonable sample size and truly take the pulse on what people think about local dog services and places. We will followup interesting findings with more detailed stories down the road. Think we missed the mark completely? Leave a reply - bark up!
There is a man named Tom that is attempting to hike each one of New Hampshire 4000-foot mountains this winter. Not a big deal, right? But what if I told there were 48 of these peaks, and that Tom’s partner is a Miniature Schnauzer named Atticus Finch? AND they are giving all the money away to Angell Memorial Hospital – who prevented Atticus from going blind and helped him fight off cancer…
Make sure you get your dog licensed in 2008 if you haven’t done it already. Here are some quick facts on who needs a license, where to get one, and how much they cost. In general, ALL dogs aged six months and older are required to be vaccinated and licensed. You need to renew your license every year…
Winter is almost over. With the thawing comes the greening of the landscape which happens shortly after what us Bostonians call our beloved “mud phase”. And with the greening of the landscape comes ticks. This article is about how to remove ticks properly if you get one on yourself or your furry friends.
The following can be very dangerous for your dog: Onions, Macadamia Nuts, pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips (contain cyanogenic glycosides resulting in cyanide posioning), potato peelings and green looking potatoes, rhubarb leaves, mouldy/spoiled foods, alcohol, yeast dough, coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine), hops (used in home brewing), tomato leaves & stems (green parts), broccoli (in large amounts), raisins and grapes. Read the article for more information.
A new position statement released by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) warns veterinary professionals about the use of punishment-based dog training techniques, which can cause serious behavioral problems.
“For the general public, punishment can be defined as the use of force/aversion, coercion, or physical corrections in order to change an animal’s behavior,” said […]
Last year, I ran the first Best of DogBoston survey and got overwhelmed with responses… I asked people about their favorite dog places and dog services - including trainers, daycares, vets, and dog walkers. This is where I heard about Vicki. Out of all of the responses, it was clear that Vicki had such a […]
What year was the term “bulldog” first used? What country are they from? A bulldog is a cross between a _____ and a _______ ? What is bullbaiting? Find out the answers and more as we explore the complex history of the Bulldog.
Of all the common pet foods, which is the best? I am using Science Diet because my vet sells it, but I am open to change…
Well, that’s a loaded question. There are just as many answers as there are dogs who eat!
Depending on your particular dog’s breed, age, health issues, etc. there may be […]
Although the reaction to chocolate varies from dog to dog based on the quantity eaten in relation to its size, chocolate is poisonous to dogs and it can be fatal.
