Local Film Maker and SAR Beagles Creating Awareness
SAR Dogs are such a vital aspect of successful search and rescue operations but many “non-dog people” are not aware of this amazing canine component. So a local filmmaker is putting search and rescue dogs in the spotlight.
The film, “Trackers - Every Life is Important”, highlights a local dog owner and her beagles. Read more
It is normal for dogs to be scared of new things but how you deal with the fear will make the difference between a well adjusted dog and a dog who is scared of his own shadow. Colleen has 5 tips to help your dog bravely face the big world outside the front door!
During the dog days of summer, pets no longer have to “ruff it” while their owners are away. Travelers can give their dogs a “special treat” at Otay Ranch Town Center’s 10,0000-square-foot fenced doggie park (located next to Macy’s at the open-air shopping venue).
Making special arrangements for the family pet can sometimes complicate travel plans. Otay Ranch Town Center understands how much people love their pets and how heartbreaking it is to leave them behind while traveling. Located in Chula Vista, Otay Ranch Town Center provides travelers with a pet playground making it convenient for pet-owners to travel with their four-legged friends. Opened in October 2006, Otay Ranch Town Center’s pet park has a pet-friendly setting and an adjacent doggie park with a centrally located chalk garden and popper fountain for children to make this destination especially one-of-a-kind.
Otay Ranch Town Center’s dog park is located at 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, California.
In case you have not noticed, Dogtown San Diego has a very extensive dog event calendarto assist in your “pooch planning”. Visit our event calendar so you don’t miss out; better yet, bookmark the page.... Your dog will thank you!
Dogtown also hosts an exclusive San Diego "Dog Friendly" restaurant list. These San Diego restaurants are not just "dog friendly" but they are "Dog Loving" and Dogtown approved! Discover the most dog friendly restaurants in San Diego... fetch the list!
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Dogs are extremely in-tune with your energy. It is instinctual for your dog to read your energy. They were born deaf and blind, so they learn their mother’s scent and respond to the energy around them. Ever notice when you are stressed, your dog seems stressed or anxious as well? Or when something exciting is happening, they have a lot of energy? Dogs respond to the environment around them. When something is wrong, the tend to be able to sense that and will act accordingly.
One way to keep your dog calm is to exercise and stretch. Include your dog in your routine to wear him or her out as well! Your dog will be happy to spend time with you and will enjoy “playing”. A happy dog is a happy owner. Leash Your Fitness provides a friendly, safe, and structured environment for exercising both you and your dog. At the end of the day, by calming yourself, you will be calming your dog.
Thanks!
Dawn Celapino, BS, CPT, CGFI, RT(M)
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“Dozer’s List” helps you find pet friendly hotels, pet friendly restaurants, dog related businesses, adoptable dogs and also a lost dogs. “Puparazzi” showcases local dog events by way of photo slide shows. “Events”keeps you current on all the dog events happening in dog friendly San Diego. “Pooch Tube” is a gallery of videos highlighting local San Diego dogs, dog in the news and just plain funny dog stuff. Our "Restaurants" page hosts a list of the most dog friendly restaurants in San Diego . Many restaurants in San Diego claim to be dog friendly but these restaurants go the extra mile and that is why we list them as "Dog Loving" restaurants.
There is much to see so take a look and enjoy!
7 EASY TIPS FOR CHOOSING A DOG TRAINER
Thursday, 02 September 2010 07:18
written by Colleen Demling
Picking a dog trainer can be just as important as picking a dog since this new expert will help you learn how to communicate, teach and fix any problem behaviors you may be having with your pooch.
Want a New Dog? Things to consider when searching for your perfect pooch.
Are you ready?
Most people are so excited to get a dog that they never stop to think about the true responsibilities of pet ownership. Are you ready to clean up diarrhea off of your favorite rug at 3am? Or take your dog out to toilet in the pouring rain? Are you ready to have your house take on that unique odor that only a dog lover could enjoy? Or have dog hair on your favorite outfit? If you can say yes to these questions, then read on!
Dog + Surfboard + Website = a Rediscovered Passion
Thursday, 12 August 2010 18:10
by By NICOLE SOURS LARSON | San Diego Pets
Doug Hokstad always loved to surf. But 15 years ago, a serious car accident and several resultant back surgeries snatched away that passion, adding the risk of paralysis if he ever returned to the waves. The native San Diegan, who’d grown up surfing, reluctantly abandoned his surfboard and rarely neared the water or visited the beach.
As you may know one of Dozer’s favorite ways to beat the heat is hitting the surf. Taking our dogs to beach for a cool down is a great remedy to beat the heat! The trip to the ocean provides plenty of fun for both canines and humans alike. If your pooch is like dozer he will be “toes to the nose” for some soul surfing. We need to keep in mind that an increase in exercise will always cause water loss in our dogs even while they are in the water!
