And your little dog, too.

by Peggy | Oct 2, 2009 | 0 comments

If The Wizard of Oz was one of your favorite childhood movies (and maybe adult, too) you may be aware that this week marks its release in Blu Ray DVD. It seems an appropriate time, therefore, to celebrate one of the most famous cinema dogs–Toto.I’ve seen...

Could it be? Look Who’s Running Agility!

by Peggy | Sep 30, 2009 | 0 comments

I’ve been considering taking Kelly to agility training. She loves to jump, she’s quick on her furry little feet, and I think she’d love the challenge. The main hurdle (pun intended!) for us to get over would be her disagreeable attitude toward some...

Monday Rufferences and Mews

by Peggy | Sep 28, 2009 | 4 comments

Welcome to Monday Rufferences and Mews. (Formerly Rufferences and Resources.)Here’s what’s going on this week.Should you have your pet microchipped? I keep wondering about this with Kelly. Home Again website recommends this procedure. If Kelly should ever...

Dogs Just Want to Have Fun

by Peggy | Sep 25, 2009 | 2 comments

Kelly flings it around. She bangs it on the ground. She runs from room to room, swinging it into furniture and the walls. This is Kelly’s new toy–The Tug-a-Jug. A large, hard plastic bottle with a stopper and rope coming out of the top. The idea is to put...

The Best Training Tips from Joel Silverman

by Peggy | Sep 22, 2009 | 11 comments

A few weeks ago I blogged about a cool touring bus decorated with dog pictures, which I spotted in my local mall parking lot. I’ve since learned that the bus is traveling across the country, not only promoting an awesome new book, What Color Is Your Dog? but...