crazy rebels5 May 24

The F*ck Cancer Dog Tag by Crazy Rebels

Todays post is published with the goal of bringing greater exposure to Pet Cancer Awareness. May is Pet Cancer Awareness month and our dog loving friends over at Crazy Rebels are paying respects to dogs fighting cancer by shedding light on its seriousness in a blunt yet humorous way with the “F*ck Cancer” dog tag […]

1Q31_Restaurant_Guide May 21

Why you should advertise with the San Diego Pets Magazine

This month my beautiful beast Jack made his debut in the San Diego Pets Magazine.  I was recently hired onto the Sales and Advertising Team at the ever exciting pets magazine. I love it because its been giving me the opportunity to work with San Diego Pet Businesses whom I been a fan of or am […]

gala4 May 20

Thank you Petco! $40,000 raised! Bark on!

My compliments to Petco! The Petco Foundation Annual HOPE Gala raised $40,205 last night.. Incredible right? I felt really proud to be a room with other animal advocates who feel as passionate about animals like I do.. to be a part of this community and help raise those type kind of figures to benefit homeless animals made me […]

delmar9 May 18

Top 6 San Diego Swim Spots for Dogs

With the weather darn near perfect, if you own a dog who loves to swim, then you know how exciting it can be when you find a new hot spot where your pup can tread water. My dog Jack absolutely loves to swim; in fact just over six months ago he went under an intense […]

hope May 14

Thank You Petco! See you Saturday to bring HOPE!

Today I was invited to one of the biggest anuual black tie caviar events in San Diego- The 2013 Petco Foundation Annual HOPE Gala. Every year the Petco Foundation hosts this prestigious event to help benefit homeless animals in need. Being that the event is $300 a person while I would love to attend I couldn’t […]

pet at work pitbul;l May 14

Taking dogs to work ‘reduces’ employee stress

Bringing pet dogs to work can reduce stress and make the job more satisfying for other employees, a study suggests. In 2012 US researchers found those with access to dogs were less stressed as the day went on than those who had none. The preliminary study published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management looked at […]

mothersday May 12

Happy Mothers Day: to all who have children that are bit hairier than others and walk on four paws!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who have children that are bit hairier than others and walk on four paws! This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick dogs in their arms, wiping up barf laced with edible and inedible things and saying “It’s okay baby, Mommy’s here.” The […]

kamp kvan May 08

Krazy for Kamp Kanine, Encinitas Ca.

Encinitas, Ca. Do you feel bad when you have to leave your dog home alone? Many people do. It’s only natural. But life goes on and sometimes we don’t have choice. Fortunately when it comes to my dog Jack I have a flexible enough schedule where he can attend many of my job related engagements. […]

pivot May 06

Barking Beast-i-ality?? Jesus really??

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting with a good friend of mine who I hadn’t seen in a while. ( Ill call him Joe for now ) Joe and I grew up as neighborhood kids together. He of all people knew how badly I wanted a dog all my life since we were […]

ajack May 06

6 months post TPLO knee surgeries for 1.5 yr old lab mix Jack

Welp, it’s been a little over 6 months since Jack had his bilateral TPLO knee surgeries, better known as a result of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture of the knee. Doctors often reference this rupture similar to that of when human tears their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The poor guy had to have the procedure done on both […]

jack5 May 04

I have separation anxiety from my dog Jack

So I’ve heard about dogs who suffer from extreme separation anxiety from their owners, but the other night I was reminded that when it comes to my dog Jack, it’s actually me who suffers from separation anxiety. I had plans to spend the night out with some friends as we had arrangements to see one […]

meryl2 May 03

The Bloodhound: Girls Best Friend

Last week I came across the incredible bond between a young woman and her dog. Im always moved by these partnerships because it’s an aspect of myself I see in other pet owners. I was even more so fascinated with this companionship because the owner is a small petite female just like yours truly, and […]

bulldog May 01

Can the Bulldog Be Saved?

Jack and I were recently watching one of our favorite shows Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory.  For those of you whom haven’t seen this show or are familiar with Rob, you wouldn’t believe the practical jokes and everyday adventures this world renowned skater and his best friend and body guard Christopher Boykin better known on the […]

trails April 27

Rattlesnake season has begun in San Diego

It’s Friday! The weekend is here and the weather is expected to be hot and gorgeous! As I’m sure you and the pup will indulge in the beautiful outdoors, with hot weather in full effect please remember to be careful of RATTLESNAKES as the season has begun in San Diego. Recently, Jack and I were […]

aexpo2 April 23

San Diego Pet Expo: A Barking Good time

Last weekend I took a drive up to Orange County to check out dog vendors at the Orange County Pet Expo the largest animal expo in the world. Unfortunately not pets were allowed, so Jack went to daycare that day.. But the day wasn’t so bad as when I got home I had dozens of new […]

JVZCOVER April 23

John Van Zante: What a man, what a man, what a mighty good man …

For as long as I can remember I always wanted a dog. I can’t remember wanting anything else. Well Ok, I briefly wanted a go-kart but scratched that idea after seeing a particularly terrifying Nascar crash on television during grade school. Watching high speed driving eventually did become easier for me… While many of my […]

most-popular-puppy-names April 22

The Art of Naming a Dog

Last week I came across an very interesting article from the New York Times, The Art of Naming a Dog.  I wanted to post about it earlier but lately things have been really crazy in the dog industry with new events coming up for spring and summer, so my apologies. Anyway the article did a great job pointing […]

dogParkNate April 21

That’s their ball Jack, not yours!

So the other day Jack and I were at the dog park. Jack was having a blast running and barking around like the goofy mutt that he is… I was hanging out with a group of dog owners talking about the weather. Get any group of dog owners at the park and they will normally […]

dirtydogfundraiser April 19

Dirty Dogs, Best Pet Groomer in San Diego

It’s that time of year when the weather is darn near perfect and Jack is spending more time on the trails muddling with squirrels and jumping over waves at the refreshing San Diego beaches. For many dogs it is time to get a summer cut after letting their coat grow out all winter. For dogs […]

ask a vet April 17

Compassion and Interaction between Veterinarian and Dog

I have been lucky to know some really warm and professional vets to care for my dog Jacks health. However, the other day Jack and I had to make a trip to the Vet, he was overdue for a Bordatella shot. The visit was anything but warm and professional. Our primary Vet was completely booked […]

tplo April 16

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture of BIG and ACTIVE dogs

Last year my very active and rather large 1 yr old lab mix Jack was limping at his worst. I noticed the limping began 3-4 weeks ago on what I thought was one of his legs ( however turned out being both legs). After careful  online research I was hopeful that Jacks limping was the result of […]

agerman11 April 12

Police Hunt for Ritual Dog Killer

I was very saddened when I heard about this just moments ago. Someone heartless enough to pray and hurt voiceless innocent animals has some serious psychological problems. I hope the killer is found and set on trial for the death penalty as Capital Punishment by death is legal in Idaho. Praying for the victims.  - Barking […]

DogsDigPetcoPark April 08

Tomorrow is Opening Day at Petco Park! The start of Adoption Sundays and Dog Days of Summer

Tomorrow is Opening Day at Petco Park! …. and you know what that means, ball park franks and Dog Days of Summer around the corner. This year is extra special because Petco will hold Petco Park Adoption Sundays in hopes of helping find dogs in need a special someone to call home. Stop by Petco Park during […]

Jude arnstein April 08

New Prime Time Show Devoted to Pets Premieres Tonight

Pet Lounge airs on Cox Channel 4, Mondays through Thursdays at 9PM & Saturdays at 12:30PM PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT DUE TO CLIPPERS GAME! On Wednesday April 10, 2013 Pet Lounge will air at 6:30PM prior to the live Clippers game. On Tuesday April 16, 2013 Pet Lounge will air at 6:30 prior to the […]

JLJQ_Inside_Pet_Therapy April 04

Hospital pet therapy dogs bring joy to children

Nothing makes my heart melt more than the bond between man and man’s best friend – Okay one thing might; the bond between mans’ best friend and child. I recently came across this story about 3-year-old Emmy Mims who had just had emergency surgery to remove an abdominal cyst and two more inches of her […]

tridog April 03

Jog with your Dog!

Running with your dog can be a great way of getting motivated to get out and do your triathlon training – even when you would rather have a rest day. We’ve all had those days when we’re training for a triathlon when we want a good running companion – Susan DuPont takes about how to get the most […]

anxiety April 01

Five Tips to Help Dog Separation Anxiety by the Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan

You come home from a long day at work to a spinning, jumping whirlwind of energy. Your dog follows you into your living room, where you find that he has chewed on your favorite pair of shoes. Your neighbor comes by to tell you that, once again, your dog has been driving the neighborhood crazy […]

selena dogs March 31

Selena posing with her two dogs: 18 years after Selena’s death, her memory is stronger than ever

Today is not only Easter, but March 31st holds a significant place in my heart and I’m sure even my dog Jack, who will always recognize her voice as I play her songs in the car and at home everyday while he naps. Ever since the first time I heard her voice , her style […]

easterbunny March 31

Happy Easter: Keep the chocolate eggs away from the Pups!

Last night, after a long day of hiking blossoming trails and swimming the beautiful Pacific, Jacks plans were to stay home with my bunny rabbit Junior ( whom he’s grown really close with). Meanwhile my girl friends Devin and Jennifer accompanied me to a Black Tie Easter Ball that’s put on every year, which I […]

officerkilled March 27

Officer and Police Dog killed in crash identified

WARNER SPRINGS, Calif. — Officials released the names of a state corrections officer and service dog who were killed Monday when their patrol car crashed on State Route 79, east of Lake Henshaw. The marked Ford Crown Victoria was in a small caravan of prison vehicles headed to La Cima Fire Camp when it veered […]

DockDog top March 25

Rover.com Announces Exclusive Partnership with DockDogs to Promote Active Dog Lifestyles Nationwide

Dock jumping competitions rally healthy dog owners SEATTLE — Rover.com, the digital dog boarding leader that connects dog owners with approved, reviewed and insured dog sitters announced an exclusive partnership with DockDogs®, the international leader in canine aquatic competitions where owners and dogs can have the ultimate healthy bonding experience. Dock jumping is the new “X Games” for both amateur […]

lap-of-love March 25

Franchise Brings Hospice-Care Model to Pets

Each year, 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized in U.S. animal shelters, in procedures that are far from the serene, peaceful end animal-lovers would prefer. Even the best-loved pets typically end their days at emergency veterinary clinics or in sterile exam rooms. That’s why veterinarian Dani McVety started Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a […]

4433299603584084_mgnbXFLd_c March 25

A Social Entrepreneur Helps Homeless Dogs

You can hear in Shane O’Neill’s voice how much he loves dogs when he talks about the eight he has owned–especially the 10-year-old American bulldog he has now, who has cancer. So he was bothered by a statistic about the massive numbers of pets euthanized each year: between 3 million and 4 million, according to […]

75609pcn-greene March 23

Ashley Greene’s dog dies in fire that destroys ‘Twilight’ star’s West Hollywood condo

Actress Ashley Greene’s West Hollywood apartment was destroyed Friday morning in a fire that claimed the life of one of the “Twilight” star’s dogs, TMZ reported. The 26-year-old starlet, her boyfriend and her brother managed to wake up in time to escape the blaze, which broke out on a couch in the living room, a firefighter […]

george-bush-dog-paintings March 11

George. W. Bush’s Art Teacher Says the Former President Likes Painting Dogs

Painter Bonnie Flood spent a month with the 43rd president teaching him the fundamentals of his post-White House hobby. By Sky News US Team Former US President George Bush has been described as a “great artist” by the woman who taught him. Georgia-based painter Bonnie Flood spent a month with the 43rd President and his […]

Mindy Mccready February 27

Troubled country music star Mindy McCready, 37, kills her dog and then commits suicide

When country artist Mindy McCready picked up a gun on Sunday afternoon, she didn’t just turn it on herself. She shot and killed her dog before taking her own life, according to Cleburne County (Arkansas) Sheriff Marty Moss. The innocent animal belonged to her late ex-boyfriend David Wilson. The record producer – who is the […]

buddy homeless 2 February 12

Homeless man’s life saved by his dog

A homeless man in Washington State who suffered a medical emergency has his dog to thank for saving his life. Isolated in his remote camp, unable to move, without a phone, and no one nearby, Buddy, the homeless man’s Australian shepherd mix, was the homeless man’s only chance for survival. According to a KIRO 7 […]

puppywalk1 February 07

Puppy Love 5K Walk/Run on Highway 101

Grab your shoes and your pup and head down to Helen Woodward Animal Center’s annual Puppy Love 5k Walk/Run on Highway 101 in Solana Beach this Sunday, February 10, 2013. Online registrations are closed but you can still download a walk up form and bring it with you to the event. Click here for more information email Mindy or call 858-756-4117 […]

Dog Cox Launch Flyer February 01

Launch of DOGTV, the first television channel designed for your canine campanion

Cats, be jealous!  After a year long trial of DOGTV in San Diego, CA we had so much interest and demand for the product that today we are thrilled to announce that DOGTV has launched to on Cox in California! DOGTV is now available to all Cox subscribers in Orange County, Santa Barbara, Palos Verdes and San […]

chelsea-dog-dead-teen-mom-2-ftr1 January 15

‘Teen Mom 2′: Chelsea’s Dog Frankie Is Mauled To Death

WHY EVERY OWNER SHOULD TAKE CAUTION WHEN LETTING YOUR DOG ( or child ) OFF – THE  - LEASH ON YOUR  OWN FRONT YARD!! On tonight’s episode of ‘Teen Mom 2,’ Chelsea tries in vain to save her little dog Frankie from the neighbor’s husky, and Leah and Jenelle both find new places to live. […]

boy blankets January 04

Boy raises money to buy blankets, towels for shelter dogs

When Kaden Rutherford’s dog disappeared in August, he looked everywhere for her. After going door to door and hanging fliers all over his neighborhood, the 12-year-old made a last-ditch effort to find Suki at the Humane Society’s North Campus in Oceanside. His dog wasn’t there, but Kaden made a different discovery as he toured the […]

aaaaapupchips January 01

Pupchips: the real dog snack

When it comes dog treats many enjoy to lavish their dogs with bacon and cheese flavored snacks, pig ears, and an endless stream of table scraps. Although sometimes these delicious indulgences can come at a price. With moderation any dog can enjoy a little taste of heaven now and then – however like humans, no dog can be […]

2012 Pet Parade Web Header 750x429 December 10

Holiday Pet Parties for Pups

If your Chihuahua is dying to show off her new Christmas sweater, she’ll have two opportunities to strut her stuff today. At 9 a.m. today, dogs are invited to march in the annual Pups on Parade event in Carlsbad Village. Then this afternoon, she can catch a ride down to San Diego for the fifth […]

4451251087_a51e14c810 November 27

Mutts, Marines, and Miracles

The story of a San Diego dog reunited with his owner among the dangerous terrain in Iraq is a nothing less than a miracle. In 2007, Nubs is an Iraqi dog who had a rough start in life. He was used as a fighting dog, was badly abused, and ran in a pack of dogs […]

thanksgiving-dog-1_650x366 November 22

A Happy Dogs Thanksgiving: Stuff your Turkey not your Dog!

Dogs enjoy the revelry at least as much as humans, with bits of this and that dropping on the floor, and delectable smells wafting around the house. But Thanksgiving mustn’t be a free-for-all. Just because we try to pack away all we can doesn’t mean our dogs should. And there are certain items your dog […]

chichi November 15

Barking Beast Chihuahua Fashion Show Sunday Nov. 18th

Was it Paris Hilton, or someone else, who first made the Chihuahua a fashion statement? In any case, with cold weather in full swing , it’s important these often short haired breeds stay warm during the winter season . While at Barking Beast are biggest concern is the dogs happiness, if the pup appears comfortable […]

serive 2 November 12

Happy Veterans Day 2012: Paws 4 Troops

Experienced, knowledgable, patient and above all passionate, Graham Bloem is a powerhouse in the world of Dog Training. He is a first-hand example of the incredibly evolutionary changes between the intimate relationship between dog and human. With over 10 years working with canines, Bloem has created extrodianry non – profit program that rescues shelter dogs […]

chichi November 10

Barking Beast Chihuahua Fashion Show Nov. 18th

  Was it Paris Hilton, or someone else, who first made the Chihuahua a fashion statement? In any case, with cold weather in full swing , it’s important these often short haired breeds stay warm during the winter season . While at Barking Beast are biggest concern is the dogs happiness, if the pup appears […]

229960_488480657849648_2097390808_n November 10

Pintofeed: The worlds first intelligent dog feeder

You love your dog, but making sure to feed your pup a well-balanced meals throughout the day can be a little tough, especially on a busy schedule and when you’re at work. This is where Pintofeed has come to the rescue! Finally, the worlds first intelligent automatic pet feeder that actually works as intended. Set to launch November 14, […]

poochhotel November 02

Pooch Hotel San Diego Grand Opening celebration November 3 and 4, 2012

Forced to leave pets behind during holiday travel? No need to feel guilty because dogs will beg pet parents to go on vacation now that the Pooch Hotel San Diego is opening. This 5-star hotel with “Turn Down” and “Tummy Rub” services, fitness center boasting a treadmill specifically for dogs, Presidential Suites and a spa is […]

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