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Dog Seat Belts and Harnesses

None of my dogs ride in my convertible without dog seat belts and harnesses. There are many reasons that I choose to tether my dogs securely in the back seat when taking car rides: The most obvious reason is to keep the dogs safe while the convertible top is down. I’ve not only heard of […]

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Throw A Puppy Shower For A New Puppy Owner!

Welcome A New Puppy With A Puppy Shower I was single a  l-o-n-g time and spent a lot of money on baby showers, wedding showers and weddings in general. I did, however adopt my share of dogs and puppies and always wondered why I never got a puppy shower. Now, let’s get this straight –

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Cone of Shame Alternatives

Whether you call it an Elizabethan collar, an e-collar, a cone for dogs after surgery, or the dreaded ‘cone of shame,’ there are times when you need to keep your dog from chewing at a wound; one of these collars is a must to have on hand. DISCLAIMER! A soft cone, like the Kong, might

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Hops – Our Three-Legged Wonder Rescue Dog

Hops – Our Wonderful Three-Legged Rescue Dog This article was originally written in 2014. I have a sad story in my background: One day, I came home from a vacation in Key West to find my dear, darling 1-eyed Basset, Blinker, dead in the backyard. She wasn’t just dead, mind you. She had been mauled

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Introducing Our Rescue Dog, Gizmo – Born To Ride!

Gizmo – The Dog No One Wanted Note: This article was originally posted in 2013. Since that time, sadly, we’ve lost Barley, Hopps, and Killian and have gained – ta da! – Dash The Basset. Back to the article: Little Gizmo entered our lives in October 2010 when she locked eyes with me as I

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Can A Basset Hound Run A Dog Agility Course?

A Basset On a Dog Agility Course? Now, there’s a question that’s interesting to ponder. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a basset on a dog agility course, but Dash the Basset is keen to try! John and I took 4-month-old Dash for some basic dog agility testing to see if this hound dog has

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Pet Steps – For The Dog Who Needs A “Leg Up”

 Pet Studio Pine Frame Dog RampSteps, 3 Step Pet steps – give your dog a Christmas gift of a basic creature comfort We now have four dogs who are under 12″ tall. I’ve seen all four bounce off the side of the bed (even with a running start) when trying to jump up into bed

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SmartBones Dog Chews

SmartBones Dog Chews To The Rescue! Just try to keep a five-month old basset hound, like Dash the Basset, busy all day. Just you try it. I’ll bet you’ll lose a few pairs of shoes, your patience, and maybe incur a few more nips to the new sofa. That’s what life was like over here

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Basset Car Magnets and Bumper Stickers

Personalize a Basset Lover’s Car With Basset Car Magnets, Bumper Stickers, and Window Decals  Basset Hound Oval Dog Magnet for Cars (and fridges too!). Includes bonus “I Love My Dog” decal.My dog mobile, as we kindly refer to our SUV, totes Dash The Basset and his pack of four dogs to dog parks, trips to

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