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Cell Phones for Dogs

Cell Phones for Dogs

Geocaching? Hiking? Camping? If you’re having great outdoor adventures with your dog these days, you might want to think about a bit of high-tech help in case Rover goes roving and gets lost in the woods. Hear Now makes a dog collar with a GPS system and 2-way radio built right in — just think, [...]

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4-Week Walk: Day 15

4-Week Walk: Day 15

Today is a day of rest, and I’m about ready for it! Time for a bit of a progress report… After last week’s weight loss of 3 pounds, I expected to lose only a pound or so this week, and that’s exactly what happened. The quick loss that comes early in an exercise program has [...]

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Dog Hair… meet the Furminator!

Dog Hair... meet the Furminator!

This is Riley, a 7-year-old Lab-Husky dog mix. His turn-ons include taking long walks in the woodlot, dining on anything that looks remotely like it might be food, and crafting a furry blond cover for all dark furniture, carpets, and clothing. This is a dog who sheds, baby! And this is the FURminator in action [...]

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IKEA for Cats

IKEA for Cats

I had no idea that IKEA had such a sense of humour — was there ever a more amusing cat bed than this cartoon-style stuffed knocked-out mouse? I can just see the big fat old Moggy perched on top of the Bastis pet cushion, purring up a storm, and looking like the proverbial cat who [...]

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Cool Dog Treats

Cool Dog Treats

Here’s a dog-treat maker that I sure wish I’d found at the beginning of the summer, to give “my furry boys” a frozen ice treat on those scorching-hot days! A fun way to keep your dog cool, properly hydrated, and happily occupied in hot weather, the reusable Cool Dogs Ice Treat Maker suspends your dog’s [...]

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