New Doglando BABY

Congratulations Zaldivar Family..... Coco, Bo, Yoda & Chiquie have another baby sister; named Natalia.

Respect the dog, you may be suprised.

This is such a neat, heartwarming video. You must watch it.



Let your dog be a Dog.... Dog Responsibly.

Enjoy your weekend.

My love for stray dogs!

My favorite kind of dog(s) are stray and homeless dogs. I absolutely love these kinds of dogs as I believe they still hold true to what most of us look for in our own canine companions "man's best friend."

If I could, I would travel the world documenting the human - dog relationship between locals and stray dogs on a much bigger scale that what I have done up to now.

In all my travels so far, I have never ever seen a stray or homeless dog that barks as a nuisance or threatening manner towards a human being. I have never ever seen these types of dogs to be pushy, demanding, so fearful that they are reactive towards the human and also as importantly to aggression towards one another (dog to dog).

Take for example my trip to India a couple years ago. I was out on the streets, with a zip lock bag of milk bone biscuits, so excited to share them with any dog I was going to encounter. Very quickly I was hit with a bit of disappointment and my first lesson about these dogs, and that was "what in the heck are is that? You want me to eat that???" It never occurred to me that these dogs were not familiar to being fed hard, processed, dried, tasteless "treats," nor were they familiar to being fed by random strangers, nor were they pushy and disrespectful of space.



I bent down to feed the dog, and he crept up close enough to me only to check out what I had, but then just looked at me and kindly denied it. I was in "aw." I turned around to look for the locals (which by the way are everywhere, and starring at me, like what is that tourist doing?"

So, I call over the group standing closest to me to ask them why the dog declined my biscuit. One guy in particular steps forward and asks me what I was trying to feed him. So I show him the milk bone biscuit. He talks one feel for it and chuckles, and politely tells me "our dogs are not used to eating hard things like this. Is this vegetarian?"

As many of you know, I am Indian, I am Gujarati, so I am well aware that especially in the State of Gujarat, people do not eat meat... but heck, I did not even think that the stray dogs were vegetarian as well.... Think about it, they are scavengers, they eat left overs from the humans, and for the most part they have never tasted meat. Well, so that was another lesson.

Back to my story, so as I stood their talking to the man, the dog increased his distance between him and the man. That was pretty interesting... to me it was a sign of respect, definitely not fear. I cut him short off our discussion about the treat, and asked him, if this dog was his. His reply was (one that I knew, but wanted to confirm), "he is all of ours. Just like we live here (pointing to his shack on the side of the street), so does he and a few others."

I asked him to call him over, and so he called him by a name I have no idea how to spell or pronounce, and the dog immediately came over and sat by the man's left side. All I could think of, is DAMN! Here we are teaching classes on sit, stay, boundary control, heel work, and all this other stuff, while this dog based on his relationship with the man responded out of respect for the man. How in the world do I teach that?

Slight diversion here: it is since than, I changed my own philosophy of dog training as a trainer. Now I start off every class by saying "I will not be teaching you or your dog to do something he/she can not do naturally, such as to fly. Your dogs naturally know how to sit, down, stay, come, walk properly on a leash, I will teach you how to have a relationship with them that will foster these behaviors."



Back to my dog in India: So the man, asks the dog if he wants the treat.... now granted this may have been an unfamiliar item, the more important lesson here was trust. The dog has no idea who I was... I mean I was not dressed like the locals, in the dogs mind, I didn't act like them, I was carrying this big camera thing, that looked weird... I was just kinda odd looking. But when the man gave him the milkbone, he gently accepted it and walked off to lie down somewhere to check it out. This was absolutely amazing... the dog did not trust me, but trusted this man enough to give it a try.

Granted, the dog was unable to eat it or just was not fond of it, I don't know, left it by the road and walked off.

My mum suggested I try to soak them in water overnight and give it the dogs the next day.... great idea, but that did not work for the adult dogs either. They don't drink water their, many of them get milk.

I was born in Kenya, East Africa, so stray dogs was not foreign to me. The relationship with dogs in our world here in the US was foreign initially. Over the course of the week I was there, I learnt so much about the human-dog relationship, but I also was reminded of the most valuable lesson that I had almost forgotten while living in FL.

We have all heard the terms of socialization... I am sure if I were to take a survey amongst our blog readers, we could come up with an entire page full of definitions. In the same manner, we know think we know what the term "exercise" means as well.

The reason why I love stray and homeless dogs so much, is that those dogs are so well socialized amongst people and to different sounds, chaos, commotion, living, life, and that they have the FREEDOM to walk, run, sprawl, lay in the dry dirt while basking in the sun, splashing through rain puddles, hiding from monsoons, that these dogs lead a very balanced life and is why they are so stable.

These dogs still practice scavenging behaviors, they still rely on humans for their food, they are free to learn the world as they know how, and sometimes there may be a tough lesson along the way; such as getting hit by a rickshaw or bicycle, but they carry on. Resources are scarce, meaning food is not of abundance. The dogs respect that, value that, and appreciate that. Our dogs don't.

They are out and about amongst all kinds of people, all kinds of animals, all kinds of life, that they learn to co-exist. Its a beautiful thing.



Here you may find the same type of relationship amongst the homeless and their dogs. It is a beautiful relationship. When have you ever seen a homeless person dragged down the street by their dog. They walk in sync to each other step by step, they lay curled up to one another behind a Publix store, and if you happen to walk by the dog, he will may look up at you with the whites of his eyes showing, and as you walk away, close his eyes again.....

If you know anyone who is afraid of dogs, ask them if they have ever been afraid walking by a homeless person who has a dog, I bet you will be surprised to learn the answer. Most often, they recognize the presence of the dog, but the thought to be afraid, does not even occur in their mind... they just walk on by. However, on the other hand, these same people will do ANYTHING to avoid a dog that is owned by a person with a home. It is fascinating.



I guess both scenarios do have their faults after all though. Those dogs could do with a little bit of medical help, and our dogs could do with a whole lot more understanding and respect.

Hope you enjoyed my end of the leash.

Tethering Dogs.... A life in Prison

To understand the definition of the term tethering used in bans and ordinance restrictions, you must watch take time to go through this presentation.

Folks, this is not going on somewhere in some third world country; as a matter of fact those dogs are living it up, with the least number of dog bites towards humans, least behavioral issues, least amount of nuisance reports..... its happening in our own back yards.

Why is Chaining Inhumane?

If you are a principle or teacher or in working in the education sector, please encourage your staff to take time to talk to their classes about proper pet care and being responsible pet parents.


I think there is a huge misconception in people, and I don't think we realize that chaining a dog, does not necessarily have anything to do with a particular breed of dogs, but that all kinds of ">dogs are victims of this.

I hear this many times, with pet owners who are desperately looking for solutions to keep their dogs from digging out, or destroying the house or yard etc. Of course, by the time I have been called in to help, the dog in some cases has resulted to aggressive tendencies build on from frustration, and every dog in my mind has lost their spirit. Even before consulting, I will ask the owners to either remain present in the yard or if they feel more comfortable they can watch from the window in the house, as I unleash the dog and let them burn off energy for a good half an hour.... more on this later.

I start every class I teach off by saying "respect the dog for being a dog, and respect the animal.... he/she is an animal."

The human-dog relationship is so fascinating to me, because there is no other animal in this world, that we can take and replace with the kinds of things that dogs are forced to tolerate from humans.... and yet they always come back, with a slight wag in their tail wanting to try just one more time.

RESPECT!

Seminole: Ban dog tethers statewide

The next few days is on TETHERING.


SEMINOLE — Council members here are urging every government in the state to follow their lead by banning dog tethering.

The Seminole council unanimously passed a resolution at its Jan. 12 meeting to send all Florida governments a copy of the ordinance it passed late last year that bans dog tethering in the city. Under the rule, it is illegal to tether a dog unless a responsible person is present and other requirements are met. Chronic offenders risk stiff fines and a jail sentence.

The decision to urge the rest of the state to ban dog tethering was something of a surprise. Last year, council members agreed they would urge all other Pinellas governments to adopt the rules. But when it came time to vote on the resolution, Seminole council member Dan Hester, who has spearheaded the drive, said he wanted to expand the campaign statewide.

"You need a thimble of compassion and a functioning brain to understand that this is a good thing," Hester said. "If you lack either one of those, that's (the only way) you can oppose this."

Council member Leslie Waters seconded Hester's motion and said she had already begun to encourage the passage of antitethering laws statewide. She had contacted the Suncoast League of Cities to suggest that they have a representative from the SPCA and Hester address League members at the next meeting.

Waters, a former state representative and speaker pro tem of the state House of Representatives, said she had also contacted legislators about sponsoring a bill to ban the practice in Florida.

Waters said the issue isn't just about the humane treatment of dogs; it's a safety issue for humans. Tethered dogs, she said, tend to become vicious, and banning tethering could prevent bites or worse.

"It breeds angry, mean animals," Waters said. "If I was chained and tethered, I wouldn't be too happy when I got off (the rope)."

Seminole council member Patricia Plantamura wondered how much it would cost to send out letters to all Florida governments. Virtually nothing, said City Manager Frank Edmunds; the information would be e-mailed,

"The money that we spend, if we save just one animal, it would be worth it," said Mayor Jimmy Johnson.

Edmunds said the city already has received requests about the rule from Gulfport, Largo and Clearwater. Lee County also has requested information. Pinellas County Commissioners John Morroni and Neil Brickfield have asked county staffers to study the issue.

PRE K9 Guest... Baby Gabby

The biggest component of our PRE K9 training is "proper" socialization and exposure. Part of it means, introducing our puppies to sharing their toys, especially with kids (the human kind).

One of our clients Denise Zaldivar of International Etiquette Solutions; graciously volunteered to bring their daughter... Gabriella.

Gabby visits Doglando every week when coming to pick up her four legged brothers and sisters. She is quite used to being greeted by 20-30 dogs at once, and loves every bit of it.

Here is Gabby showing our puppies who's truly boss at Doglando.

Pet Friendly Dorms.... Stetson University

Stetson University will open its first pet-friendly dormitory in the fall, a news Web site is reporting.

The private college in DeLand will open the building to pets, allowing students to bring any of their furry friends that are less than 30 pounds, according to WESH.com. Currently, students are only allowed to have fish.

The university's new policy will allow students to have fish, hamsters, gerbils guinea pigs, mice, rats, cats, dogs – so long as the animal is under 30 pounds. Exotic pets are banned. The 36 dedicated pet-friendly rooms will be located in one dorm and a dog park will be next to the building.

School administrators believe it will ease the transitions for students who are leaving their parents for the first time.

"So, if they can bring Fido, or one of the Fidos, the family pet with them to school, it's going to help with that transition and really help with them feeling comfortable," Dean of Students Rina Tovar said.

A special council will help with any problems that may arise.

How cool is this, makes me want to go back to school all over again.

This Weekends Photo Challenge

If everyone participates, I think this will turn out to be a really cool thing.

So this weekend, i would like all of you to take take a photo of "catching" your dog doing something silly, fun, crazy, ridiculous, weird or whatever else, and send it to us. It could even be (Denise....) a photo of a bull dog with his tongue half out to one side, and lip caught under his tooth, snoozing.

Choose a word or maximum three words to describe your photo and send it to us. So for example, the photo above could say "Life is GRRREAT"

Can't wait... oh by the way you can even get creative and dress your dog up then take a photo and send it to us.

Dog Responsibly.

Tear Staining... Ask the expert

ASK-THE-VET: TREATING TEAR STAINS

Question: I have a 3 year old Cocker Spaniel and am concerned about his tear staining. I have read the pros and cons regarding Angel Eyes, and I don’t know what to do. Is the staining caused by a bacteria or yeast infection and should he get antibiotics? I don’t want to do anything that would hurt him, but I sure would like to clear up the problem.

Answer: Usually antibiotics or other medications are not necessary to treat tear stains. It is important to determine if there is an underlying eye problem that may be causing the problem before beginning any tear stain treatment plan. Many times eyelid or eyelash abnormalities can be fixed or the tear ducts flushed and the problem resolves naturally.

Normally, tears flow over the surface of the eye and into the tear duct in the corner of the eyelids. Common problems that can cause tear staining include:

• Excess tear production. For example, if the eye is experiencing irritation–from an allergy, foreign particle or an abnormal eyelid or eyelash–the eye tries to protect itself by producing more tears. The normal drainage system is overwhelmed and tears spill out and leads to stains.

• Abnormal eye drainage system. Cocker Spaniels commonly experience eyelid abnormalities (ectropion, entropion), eyelash problems or blockages of the tear ducts which can result in tears spilling out instead of draining properly. Any previous trauma or scarring of the eyelids can also block normal drainage. Some pets are just born with a defective drainage system.

Ask your veterinarian to take a look…good luck!
Dr. Donna Spector


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Are over the counter meds safe for your dogs?

Over-the-Counter Medications Safe for Your Pet


Below is a list of medications that are safe to give your pet: For correct dosages, please contact your vet.

Buffered Aspirin: Safe for DOGS ONLY. This will help relieve pain and is an anti-inflammatory.

Baby Aspirin: Safe for DOGS ONLY. This will help relieve pain and is an anti-inflammatory.

Benadryl®: Treats allergies, itching, reaction to insect stings, etc.

Hydrogen Peroxide 3%: Use to induce vomiting after accidental ingestion of poison.

Mineral Oil: Eliminates constipation.

KAOPECTATE: Can be given to dogs and cats (1 teaspoon for every 10 pounds) to help ease vomiting and diarrhea. This dosage can be repeated every four hours or until your pet is resting comfortably.

PEPTO-BISMOL: Can be administered to dogs with stomach problems. Give one teaspoon per twenty pounds of weight every four to six hours. Again, Pepto Bismol should never be given to cats.

ASPIRIN: Can be given to dogs (never cats!) to help relieve inflammation, arthritis pains and general suffering. Buffered Aspirin will be much easier for your dog's system to tolerate, but if you must, regular aspirin can be used with a small amount of food. Give one-quarter of a 325-milligram tablet for every twenty pounds of dog at most twice a day.

DRAMAMINE (or Dimenhydrinate): works well at preventing motion sickness in both cats and dogs. Medium to large dogs can take 25-50 milligrams safely, an hour before traveling. For cats and smaller dogs, give 12.5 milligrams.

TAGAMET (or Cimetidine): Can be dispensed to dogs suffering from ulcer pains or to help reduce the amount of acid irritation in the stomach. It's best to discuss a proper dosage with your veterinarian.

ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENTS: Are helpful in the treatment of small wounds, bites or minor infections. Since animals instinctively lick their wounds in an attempt to heal themselves, it's important to bandage the injured area with gauze after applying ointment, and then use clear tape to keep the gauze in place.

ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP: Can help to treat ringworm and acne problems. Canine acne generally appears on the chin and cheeks, and can be washed daily with a mild antibacterial soap. Wash ringworm infected areas on dogs and cats with a mild soap twice daily to prevent further spreading and infection.

HYDROCORTISONE: Will help to relieve itchy, raw or irritated skin. It's perfect, applied in light coat directly on the animals skin, for treating hives, hot spots, and insect bites and stings. Apply a small amount up to two times daily.

ALOE VERA: Is a proven method of relieving flu symptoms in cats. Dip towlettes in Aloe Vera and use to moisten and clean mucous deposits from your cat's nose and eyes. (Cats can also be given saline nasal drops-two in each nostril-to help loosen phlegm and encourage healing.)

MOISTURIZER: Will help ease your pet's discomfort when suffering from skin irritations like dandruff. Apply a small dollop of moisturizer to your palms and then spread evenly through the animal's coat, paying special attention to problem areas of itchy, dry, irritated skin.

VAPORIZERS: Much like humans, dogs and cats do suffer colds and flus that leave them just as miserable as you and I during flu season. A vaporizer (positioned in a safe place where curious pets aren't likely to get at it) will help to relieve congestion and the discomfort of kennel cough and asthma symptoms.

NEVER give your pets any of the below medicines:

Acetaminophen
Tylenol®
Ibuprofen
Motrin®
Nuprin®
Aleve®


When using any kind of drug, please be sure to contact your veterinarian for guidance prior to usage.

Dog Responsibly.

Dogs and Children with Autism

School Says Autistic Boy Can't Bring Dog to Class

As many of you know, one of my passions is to facilitate therapeutic exercises between dogs and children with autism. We founded Paws Making PALS (Positive Achievements Learning and Sharing) last year, which is currently being implemented at the Magnolia School by Cheryl Hite-Scherer.

Paws Making PALS has completely changed the lives of these kids, and more so even the teachers. I can not imagine turning down these types of programs in school systems, such as the Elementary school in this article:

(Jan. 12) -- An Oregon elementary school says that a 9-year-old boy with autism may not bring his service dog to class, despite its apparent calming effect on the child.

Third-grader Scooter Givens of Hillsboro, Ore., is given to violent outbursts against teachers and students at Patterson Elementary nearly every school day, according to The Oregonian newspaper.

Scooter's outbursts are difficult to predict and control. After researching a variety of options, Scooter's parents, Eric and Wendy Givens, paid $13,000 for a German shepherd trained specifically to help autistic children. The couple told The Oregonian that the dog, named Madison, has been able to calm their son.

"It makes Scooter easier to teach," Wendy Givens said. Specifically, when Scooter experiences one of his meltdowns, the dog, who is often tethered to Scooter's waist, places a paw upon the boy. If that doesn't work, Madison will calm him by lying on top of him, Wendy Givens told the newspaper.

"Sometimes they just need that squeeze that calms them down," Patty Lawrence, a special education facilitator told The Oregonian.

But officials at the Hillsboro School District are not convinced that allowing animals in the classroom is the right approach. Using trained dogs to help autistic students at school is not a common practice in Oregon, the paper found.

As a result of the district's refusal to allow Scooter to bring Madison to class, a complaint by Disability Rights Oregon has been filed with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Haiti Earthquake..... Donations

The University of Doglando will donate $100 to the YELE HAITI EARTHQUAKE FUND.

Yele Haiti is a movement led by Wyclef Jean that is helping to bring hope back to Haiti. Projects are designed to make a difference in the fields of education, health, environment and community development. Yele Haiti (previously known as the Wyclef Jean Foundation) is a 501 (3) tax exempt charitable organization. No goods or services were provided, in whole or in part, in return for this contribution.Your gift is fully tax deductible as provided in the Internal Revenue Code. 100% of donations from individuals go to our assigned projects.

THE UNIVERSITY OF DOGLANDO & GROOM GRUB AND BELLY RUB, will donate one hundred dollars today, and will match dollar for dollar all donations sent to Doglando for the fund, up to $500.

Please bring/send donations to University of Doglando, 12276 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826. You may also make your donations directly to YELE HAITI, if you prefer.

Together we can make the world a better place and no force will leave mankind helpless if we help each other.

Thank you all.

Teena


Doglando: $100

Hummer & Jaws Goldberg: $25 (Doglando)

Payal: $100 (Doglando)

Render: $10 (First Commercial Bank)

Sharon F: $20 (First Commercial Bank)

Sharon S: $20 (First Commercial Bank)

Chris: $25 (First Commercial Bank)

Erika: $10 (First Commercial Bank)

John: $50 (First Commercial Bank)

Patty: $5 (First Commercial Bank)

Stephen: $15 (First Commercial Bank)

Mary Jane: $100 (First Commercial Bank)

Jen: $10 (First Commercial Bank)

John H: $20 (First Commercial Bank)

TOTAL: $510

Merrick Beef Filet Treats.... RECALL

WASHINGTON - Consumers should not use certain beef dog treats distributed by Merrick Pet Care because the pet food might be contaminated with salmonella, health authorities warned on Thursday.

Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs were distributed nationwide through retail stores and the Internet. No illnesses linked to the products have been reported, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

The FDA warned that contaminated pet food could also infect people if they handled the dog treats and have not thoroughly cleaned their hands.

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The Merrick Beef Filet Squares were packaged in a 10-ounce green, red and tan resealable plastic bag. They are labeled "best by 111911."

Last month, the FDA conducted routine testing of the treats and found evidence for salmonella. Another inspection found deficiencies in the packaging and manufacturing.

Humans infected with the salmonella can experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. It could also cause more serious problems such as arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract problems. In pets, salmonella can cause diarrhea, fevers, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy and abdominal pain.

Ask The Expert.... Diabetic Dog

Ask the Expert – Diabetic Dog

Name: Jennifer
Pet type: Boston Terrier
Pets age and weight: 4 1/2-40 lbs
Pets health status: High sugar
Are they spayed or neutered? No
Brand of food: Bil-Jac
Animal owned for: Since was 5 1/2 weeks old

Question:

Ever since our vet gave our precious “Sonny” medicines for a bacterial infection, he has had high sugar. It has come over 300 points in two weeks. He’s been going through all this for about 3 1/2 weeks…bless his precious heart!

We are looking for dog food and snacks for his high sugar/diabetic dogs.

Thanks bunches!

Jennifer

Answer:

The best diet for a diabetic dog is a high fiber diet, as the fiber helps to best control the fluctuations of their blood sugar levels. Many commercially available high fiber diets contain high levels of “insoluble” fiber. We actually find better palatability and better blood sugar control when more “soluble” fiber sources are the main source of fiber in the food.

The goal for best blood sugar control is a diet with approximately 8% fiber (combination of insoluble and soluble fiber). Most regular adult dog foods only have about 2-3% fiber in them so my recommendations would be to select a high quality natural pet food (not too high in fat!) and then add soluble fiber to that diet. Good natural sources of soluble fiber include psyllium husk and canned pumpkin.

Ask your veterinarian for advice on what natural dog food might be best for your dog–and then you can work on adjusting the fiber from there!

Good Luck!

Dr. Donna Spector

Max's Fund Dog... ATLAS

So, do I still have you all wondering about who the dog up for adoption is? What he looks like? What breed he is? What color he is?

I thought I would try something slightly different... I wanted to first find him the perfect home, not one that falls in love with him because of his handsome looks, but one that is looking for an EASY dog, with the greatest demeanor and temperament; then I would reveal his photo.

Is this a dirty trick? No! I am just curious as to how many people would inquire about a dog based on temperament vs... a photo.... although I may be forced to do it the traditional way soon, before I end up with a fourth dog lol!

I promise to share his photo next week! Until then, if you have not seen him yet, guess what kind of dog Atlas might be?

Doglympics USA, 2010 SPONSORS and VENDORS

Know of a business that would like to showcase their products or services? Doglympics is now accepting vendors and sponsors for the Doglympics USA on FEB 20-21, 2010.

Vendor Space: $50 for both days

Non-Profits and Rescue Groups: FREE

Orlando businesses, this is the event to participate in! Sponsorships available as well.

For more information on this event or to participate, click here.

Doglympics USA, 2010

It's almost time for our 2nd Doglympics, to be held in Avalon Park on Sat & Sun FEB 20-21, 2010.

Mark these dates on your calendar pet parents, you definately do not want to miss out on this years events. Returning this year is the National Flying Disc and Dog Tournament, that drawing over 65 teams from all over the Country including Canada, and for the first time to FL............... Doglympics presents DOCK DOGS.

If your dog did not participate last year, here is his/her chance to go for the GOLD. In addition to the performance dog competitions, this years companion dog competitions will include:

Weiner Dog Races

Yorkshire Terrier Races

Jack Russel Terrier Races

Italian Grey Hound Races

Longest Stay

Fastest Recall

Potato Sack Relay

Egg and Spoon Races

Six Legged Race (your dog's four legs and your two legs)

Oldest Dog Contest

Longest Tail Contest

Biggest Ears Contest

and much much more.


To register for any of the events or for more information click here.

Max's Fund

On Monday we went to the Orange County Animal Services to check out the dogs that are up for adoption. Of course there are a heck of a lot.... and no question about it that many would make great great companion dogs.

But amongst my list was a 4-5 year old, GSD/Collie/Huskie/Aussie mix. To say he is stunning is to say the least. To say he seemed to have the best soul ever, would be offensive to most of us as we feel our own dogs also have that "best soul."

For so many reasons beyond words, I was super attracted to this chap. I told Jaine to keep an eye on him, because I did not want him to be put down, but I was certain someone would take him in a heart beat. So we waited.

Yesterday we made another trip... to go see an 8 year old, a hairless mangy skin and bones type of dog... who was in so much pain, so cold and so weak she could barely keep standing.

Of course we put an application on her. On our way out, I had to go see my most favorite dog... he was still there, and his time was up yesterday.

So no questions asked, we took him with us. Normally there is a wait on the dogs, but he was ready to go, fixed, up to date on all shots and ready to go.

Listen, you all know I am surrounded by so many dogs daily. I love every dog... I love the word dog, the meaning dog, the dog, all dogs.... but this guy... he is just something so special.

I have a very unique assessment for dogs that I would consider for myself... and this guy passes it all...so why don't I keep him.

So here is my reason...

1. I have three dogs, as a responsible dog mum this is all I can handle.
2. As a trainer, I hear so many people wanting "good dogs" or they had "such great dogs before this one" or families "waiting for the perfect dog"
3. I am sure there are so many families looking for dogs that are easy dogs, potty trained, calm, obedient, noble, angelic, tolerant of a lot (especially kids), happy to just exist.... this is the guy.

So I thought through Max's fund we need to pull him out and find him a home that he can be a part of forever!

His name is Mazae. He is up for adoption, but truly only to the best and greatest of families.

Dog Orlando... Fun bike trails

Thank you April for sharing this link with us. April, her husband Tim and their dog Heidi (Doglando Dog), recently did an 8 mile bike trail at the Blanchard Park in East Orlando.


You may ask, how in the world were they able to keep Heidi by their side, without pulling them off the bike.... well I have the answer. They purchased a Springer Bike Attachment from the University of Doglando, hooked it up to their bike, and the other end to Heidi and off they went.

What a great way to have the entire family involved, and most of all a "tired pooch."

Let me know if you know of other trails or dog friendly places in Orlando. I am compiling a list to share with all our readers.

Groom Grub and Belly Rub, Avalon Park

I am getting back into the swing of things after a busy holiday period... sorry for the slack in blog posts.

Off to a great start, I would like to introduce to you all our logo for Doglando's Groom Grub and Belly Rub opening April 2010.



Enjoy! I would love to hear your feedback.

Drug Discount Card

Happy New Year.


You may already know this.... some of the prescribed antibiotics are FREE if you use the Publix Pharmacy. Now there's an easy way to save money on more medications under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties, a prescription drug discount card covering the entire family; even the four legged.

The discount cards are free to residents who do not have prescription drug insurance or whose medication is not covered by their insurance. There are no enrollment fees, no age or income requirements and no medical condition restrictions.

With card in hand simply present a veterinary prescription at the nearly 60,000 participating retail pharmacies, including CVS, Rite Aid, and Walmart.

On average the card offers a 24% discount.