Postings by Dash

Dog Laws & Legislation > Vets abusing animals

Dash The dashter, the- dashman!     Barked: Fri Sep 7, '12 7:53am PST  Crazy stuff going on -- 2 vets recently have made the news for animal cruelty/abusing animals. One vet left his dog in the car on a hot day, the other vet beat a beagle to death with a hammer/screwdriver. http://community.pet360.com/t5/Dog-Rescue-Advocacy/Vets-Abusing-An imals/m-p/5726#U5726 What is going on? my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dash The dashter, the- dashman!     Barked: Tue Sep 28, '10 3:40am PST  Enter to win a handmade coffee cozy with a Pittie embroidered on it! Just go to my website, http://www.thephillydog.com/archives/1985, and leave a comment about which item you like best. Contest ends October 2nd at noon! my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Boston Terrier > Boston Terrier Artwork Contest Giveaway!

Dash The dashter, the- dashman!     Barked: Sun Dec 6, '09 4:27am PST  Artist Robin Zebley, who is sponsoring a FANTASTIC giveaway this week on ThePhillyDog.com Up for grabs is this stunning piece of artwork – “A Day at the Park.” The posted picture truly does not do this art justice – Robin’s attention to detail is amazing and the colors are incredibly vibrant! Any pet lover would love to have this beautiful piece of art to display, but especially a Boston Terrier owner!!! To enter, just go to http://www.thephillydog.com and leave a comment on the blog! That's it! Every person who enters gets ONE ZEALIE! A winner will be randomly selected on Wednesday, December 9th. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Plus Contests > Vote For Me Get Entered in a Raffle (50 Zealies)!

Dash The dashter, the- dashman!     Barked: Sun Oct 25, '09 5:23am PST  I voted! You're adorable! my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Plus Contests > Leash giveaway! First 50 to enter gets a zealie!

Dash The dashter, the- dashman!     Barked: Tue Sep 22, '09 6:23am PST  Does your pooch need a new leash? Go to http://www.thephillydog.com for details. The first 50 who enter (make sure you post that you are from dogster!) get a zealie!!!!! my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dash The dashter, the- dashman!     Barked: Sun Sep 13, '09 7:24am PST  "Breakfasts with Buster" by Valerie J. Wood is a story about her pups fight against bone cancer and the holistic methods she used to fight the disease. It's a touching, poignant memoir. Http://www.thephillydog.com is giving away one free copy to a lucky ready - if your pup has or if you've ever dealt with treating a terminal disease, you need to read this book. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Plus Contests > Free KIEHL'S "For Your Dog" Shampoo, Conditioner & Spritz GIVEAWAY!

Dash The dashter, the- dashman!     Barked: Fri Sep 11, '09 6:16am PST  Just go to http://www.thephillydog.com for contest details! $44 retail value! my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Local Tips, Playdates & Meetups > Natural Pet Expo, Sunday Sept. 27th, 10-5, Philadelphia, FREE PARKING

Dash The dashter, the- dashman!     Barked: Thu Aug 20, '09 9:46am PST  along 1040 N. 2nd Street – Liberties Walk, Phila PA FREE PARKING!!!! In it's 6th year, the Natural Pet Expo is quickly earning a reputation in the region for being THE venue for holistic & natural health care for pets. This years theme 'COST EFFECTIVE NATURAL CARE FOR PETS'. The Natural Pet Expo raises awareness and encourages natural & holistic health for pets and also provides an excellent venue to gather information on products and services focused on natural, holistic, organic, spirituality, behavior and alternative health for pets & their pet families. The event features opportunities to learn about the latest information on food, nutrition & health, behavior, wellness in addition to rescue organizations, pet adoptions, LIVE MUSIC, entertainment, prizes, giveaways and more... At 12:30, show off YOUR pet's style, charm and talent in a pet parade with prizes for BEST COSTUME, MOST CHARMING, BEST TRICK. Featured guest this year is Paul Hellings, a WORLD ACCLAIMED healer from New Zealand specializing in natural care. See following post for more info! Partial List of Exhibitors include NOW 97.5 Thephillydog.com Phillydogsbiteback.com TPPC-TV, The Pet Podcast Channel Natura/Evo Natures Variety Merrick Pet Foods Breeders Choice Wellness Dogswell Canine Caviar Stella & Cheweys Regal Pet Foods Deserving Pet Vitamins K-9 Pet Chef Dog Gone Deli Chic Petique Cutters Mill Natural Pet Store Animal Healing Center Injoy Health – Essential Oils, Reiki Dawn Wrobel - Animal Communicator Tina Fuoco – Veterinary Acupuncturist Giant Breed Rescue /Animal Communicator K-9Training & Behavioral Therapy Your Dog & You - Behavior Training The Denim Dog Chez Bow Wow Grooming Bow Wow Meows Grooming Andrew Pinkham Photography April Zeigler Photography Moonshadow Mosaics Pinup for Pitbulls Canine Cancer Research USA PSPCA PAWS Cares4Pets NJ AId for Animals Philadelphia Greyhound Connection Adopt A Boxer Rescue Greyhound Angels Adoption German Shepherd Rescue thephillydog.com AND MORE... Hope to see you there!!!! my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > serious separation anxiety

Dash The dashter, the- dashman!     Barked: Mon May 25, '09 9:43am PST  I completely sympathize with what you are going through, as I am going through exactly the same thing right now. Except that my little guy probably isn't causing as much damage! It is absolutely heartbreaking, and like you I have my little guy at my side as much as I can and I love giving him attention. After all, that's why I got a dog - to give it love. But after 2 years of this, I've realized that I'm really doing him a huge diservice and causing him significant distress. Last week I finally, finally kicked him out of my bed and made him sleep in his little bed on the floor. It killed me and it was NOT easy on him. For the first 2 nights neither of us slept. But I'm slowly, finally seeing a little payoff - he's not following me room to room anymore! Usually he's tagging along at my heels EVERYWHERE I go. Now I can actually go from the living room to the kitchen and he'll stay in the living room. For him, that's a miracle. I did try crating him again today when I went out, and he absolutely destroyed the crate. My vet told me not to crate him because he would destroy his teeth and that some dogs with severe anxiety do worse with a crate. Since Dash can't do that much damage, I'm okay with him not being crated. We can work on it. I did have Dash on medication (Clomicalm) last year. It took an edge off and helped him concentrate a bit more with training, but it just wasn't enough. We tried valium along with it, and valium seemed to make him even more hyper. I then tried some alternative treatments (DAP spray, diffuser and collar - none of which helped), also flower essences which I'm trying again now. I think the biggest help, honestly, has been ignoring him. Completely. I only give him attention on our walks. Otherwise, no petting, cuddling, etc. He's not allowed up on the furniture or the bed anymore. I give him a buster cube and a kong to occupy himself when I'm around. He's become much less demanding and anxious around me. Hopefully that'll transition when he's not around me. It's killing me not to smother him with love but now that I've seen how it is causing the problem... my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dash The dashter, the- dashman!     Barked: Sat Sep 8, '07 6:02am PST  I looooovvveeeee my kitty, too. Almost a little too much. I wouldn't leave her alone - I really like to nibble on her belly, and believe it or not she tolerates it pretty well! But sometimes I don't know when to stop. Thank God my cat is so patient and tolerant, but Dash has a tendancy to just get a little obsessive about following her and bothering her. I found that giving him the treats when he stayed away from her worked like magic overnight. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

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