LoveBarklee Dog Blog

Pooper Scooper Dog Treats

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:55:00 +0000

I'm loving the creativity behind these dog treats :) I believe they are made to look like faux dog poop coils and you can get 2 dozen of them for only $5.00!

Find them at the MyPooperScoopers Etsy Shop

Lovebarklee Fan Page created on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:20:00 +0000

We've created our very own Facebook page!

Become a fan! :)

Lovebarklee Facebook Fan Page

Dogs and Chocolate - My own experience....

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:58:00 +0000

Yesterday was quite the day... My boyfriend went home for lunch, only to discover our box of dark chocolate covered potato chips were open, eaten and the tissue inside was licked clean and still wet. Now, this box of chocolates had been on our dining room table for about 3 weeks. We had snuck a few, but were supposed to have given them to his parents as a gift (that we just kept forgetting to give). He must have jumped on a chair and squirmed his way onto the table (what a bad dog!!).

This was QUITE a bit of chocolate, let alone dark chocolate, and thinking that the culprit had to be our 13 lbs dog Moe, I got pretty worried since I know how bad it can be for them. Moe is a garbage can, sniffing down and eating anything that is a different shade than the carpet. His stomach is made of steel and nothing makes him sick. Sometimes our two dogs work in sync where one will bat something down so they can both share, especially if Moe is too short to reach but he can sniff out something tasty up high.

I left work shortly after I heard about this and walked in to find Moe bouncing off the walls, almost literally. I called the vet and was told that I needed to give Moe and Chopper some Hydrogen Peroxide to make them throw up any chocolate that they might have eaten. She gave me the recommended dosage, I locked us all in the bathroom and prepared myself for quite a mess. Chopper was first, he has such a weak stomach anyway. It was quite a site with me trying to get a 45lbs dog to heave into the toilet. The verdict: no chocolate for Chops.

Moe sat there quietly, and we ended up sitting there for another 25 minutes with no action. I called the vet back to tell her the news, and she recommended that I give Moe another dosage. Now, I mentioned he has a stomach of steel - and we sat there for another 45 minutes with no action.

Off to the vet we went, where they injected him with a fluid to make him get sick within 30 seconds. As I sat in the waiting room I heard a horrifying devilish sound as he finally got rid of all that chocolate. With eyes wide (both the Vet & Moe) the Vet brought him out to me and sat down. "I have no idea how he can even hold in that much food in that tiny stomach. It looked like twice the amount he should be able to digest! And it smelled like chocolate still, because it was probably the most chocolate I've ever seen consumed. With that much chocolate in this tiny dog there is a good chance that he would have started to seizure, tremor or even have his heart race so fast that it could be devastating?" I felt horrible, and yet so glad that we noticed that he had eaten this box of chocolates...

Yet another tale to add into the book of Moe stories... This dog I tell you. :)

Showcased on PetBoutique Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:05:00 +0000

Where has the time gone? I've been such a busy body since 2010 has started that I'm behind on my postings.

On February 4th my sweetheart ID Tag was featured on the Pet Boutique blog just in time for Valentines Day. Now all of the sudden it's March, and I just realized that I forgot to tell everyone. I'll catch up someday!

Science Corner: Glowing Puppies? Why?

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:20:00 +0000

By creating 'fluorescent' genes South Korean scientists have created a cloned glowing puppy. Scientists in the U.S., Japan and in Europe previously have cloned fluorescent mice and pigs, but this would be the first time dogs with modified genes have been cloned.

The glowing dogs show that it is possible to successfully insert genes with a specific trait, which could lead to implanting other, non-fluorescent genes that could help treat specific diseases, Professor Lee Byeong-chun said.

The scientist said his team has started to implant human disease-related genes in the course of dog cloning. Supposedly that will help scientists find new treatments for genetic diseases such as Parkinson's.

Thoughts?

Thanks! What a cutie

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:21:00 +0000

My friend Andrea is getting a German Shepherd puppy tomorrow! Which reminded me that I never posted a Thank You pic from moxiecupcake and her dog Tilly :)

Another super cute customer: Soma

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:01:00 +0000

I love the copper pendant tag on this little white Jack Russell named Soma. So cute!

Is Fido Flabby? Toys to inspire activity and keep them interested in moving about

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0000

To help support pet weight loss, APOP tested a bevy of fitness and weight-loss products and compiled a list of a few favorite toys. While you are the best toy a pet could have, these other ones can take your place when you're busy, or add to the excitement of your pet playtime :)

Rumble Bumps

Playing off of a dogs natural hunting instinct that is usually triggered by sound, your dog will want to stop the sound of this ball while playing. This gives your dog the natural instinct to engage with the toy.
• touch-activated sounds grab a dog's attention
• sound ceases when toy is at rest
• knobby shape bounces unpredictably when tossed
• chew-friendly design and construction

Dog Tornado

This interactive food game has four layers with rotating discs, and three of these layers have compartments for hiding snacks. Each time your pet rotates a layer, they reveal a hidden snack. The game can be made more or less challenging by altering the layers.What a great way to entertain the brain and work on coordination! Even though this toy doesn't directly help your pet lose weight, it's great to exercise their mind to improve their health.

My hand-stamped tag turned into a beautiful necklace

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:34:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I was contacted by a fellow Etsian named Stardust to create a tag that would be incorporated into an Alice in Wonderland necklace collection. Tonight I saw the end result I LOVE IT!

"Drink Me"

Is Fido looking a little flabby?

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:30:00 +0000

In my head, I say that my pup Moe (who might be a chub) just has wide ribs, but perhaps he's a little chunky for his size. On our last vet visit she said that if Moe gained another pound, he'd officially be obese. Really?! But I see MUCH larger round pups than Moe. As our next vet visit is approaching, it's time to do some fixing on our little 'fatty' :)
Recently there has been a lot of press about people and obesity. On top of this, it has also become a topic of conversation to look at our pets and their eating habits and weight gain. Researching associations like The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention have popped up over the last few years. Who knew that associations like this existed?

According to a 2008 APOP study, more than 50 percent of the 75 million dogs and 88 million cats in the United States are overweight or obese. A similar study done by Purina tallied that 50% of obese animal owners think that their pets have an ideal body image. Which makes us wonder if our perception has changed as we 'normalize' fat.

Over the next few posts I'll list some fun ways to get your dog back in shape - check back soon!

Lovebarklee Dog Blog has been nominated - Vote for us!!

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:05:00 +0000

For the first time in the history of the Internet that a contest is being held to identify the 20 best dog-related blogs on the web. If I am chosen for one of the top 20 finalists I will be able to give away free memberships to one of the most expensive services by TrainPetDog.com to my readers, on top of other awards that are available for the Lovebarklee Dog Blog to win.

PLEASE vote for my blog by going to www.TrainPetDog.com and entering the voting code in the voting box and clicking on the Submit button. I'd love to get over 50 votes in order to qualify for the second round!

MY VOTING CODE IS: tpM2z

Get your camera's ready!

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:18:00 +0000

There are two fun photo contests going on right now!

People's Pets is having a Valentine's Day Pet Photo Contest and winners will be featured on a gallery on PeoplesPets.com.

(image from peoplespets.com)

Martha Stewart is also having a Pet Fashion Photo Contest that wraps up on February 15th. Winners of this contest will receive a years supply of Purina One Pet Food! My favorite photo is shown to the right :)

(image from marthastewart.com)

Return the favor of a unconditional love

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Your dog shows you unconditional love, why not reciprocate it! Valentines Day is right around the corner and FunStuffForDogs has only the best treats available for your pooch.

Treats you don't eat

Valentines plush candy box // Chocolate Dipped Plush Strawberry

The Real Deal

Be Mine Gourmet Cookie // Hugs and Kisses Cookies

Dog Products to make your dog a 'genius'

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:42:00 +0000

Dog Food Dispensing Toy

Not only is this toy great for fetch, tug of war, or water games - it's also a dog food dispenser, that is somewhat of a puzzle. Turn your dog into a genius in 2010 by having him work for his food with this dog food dispensing toy, available at Orvis.

Dog Book Fetch Toy

Your dog doesn't read? Pshhh.... Mine totally does.. Well, at least he's fetching these books instead of tearing the real ones apart. Perhaps yours is interested in 'To Kill a Mocking Squirrel'? Available at Orvis.

Guest Post: Having Two Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:28:00 +0000

This guest post is brought to you by Dog Fence DIY's staff veterinarian Dr. Susan Wright. Dog Fence DIY has many different types of underground fence systems for dogs to choose from. They offer the best product at the best value to you. Be sure to visit Dog Fence DIY for all your pet containment needs at the lowest price.

If you have the pleasure of owning and loving a dog, you may at times wonder if two dogs would be even better. Will you have twice the enjoyment, or will it be double trouble?

Dogs are known to be pack animals so do prefer to have company. However, it's not important that their pack be the same species, and they will happily form close bonds with their human pack.

There are advantages and disadvantages to having two dogs in your life. Let's look at the advantages.

As we've already mentioned, dogs enjoy living in packs, and don't usually like living a solitary life. This means that if your dog is on his own for long periods of time, he may find his own ways to amuse himself. The result may be digging, barking and other nuisance behaviors. If he has a canine companion, he may be less likely to spend his time annoying the neighbors and destroying your yard.

A new pup can give your elderly dog a mental lift, and he may start to take more of an interest in life. Not only that, but your older dog will help your pup learn to fit your way of life, and make his introduction into your family easier.

Now the disadvantages, and there are a few.

Look at your budget. Can you afford two lots of vaccinations, worm treatments and heart worm medications? Do you have the cash for twice the amount of dog food? Money is tight these days, and you need to make sure you can afford to take care of another dog before you bring him into your life.

Two dogs means twice the dog hair to sweep up and twice the poop to scoop. If you're a dog lover, that's not going to be a big problem to you.

You'll also need to spend time on training. If you can deal with one dog with a few bad habits, you may find that two dogs with the same habits are just a bit much to bear. This is important also in maintaining your position as pack leader. Two dogs may bond together more so than with you and have less interest in spending time with you. You need to spend individual time with each dog, and train them to maintain their bond with you.

In the dog pack, there is only one leader, and you'll notice early on which of your dogs is the boss. You'll need to comply with their decision. Your top dog should be the first to get his dinner, and the first to get a cuddle. If you don't go along with their pack structure, you may find that your boss dog feels the need to reinforce his position, which will lead to squabbles between them.

Many families own two dogs and they're not really any more difficult to manage than one dog. The biggest issue is money. If your finances allow it, and you have the time, two dogs really are better than one. You'll have twice the doggy love to prove it!

Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:43:00 +0000

I love getting happy pictures of dogs showing off their new Lovebarklee ID Tags. I'm always seeing names come across on orders and I wonder what the dog looks like that belongs to that name. This is Indy :)

A first snowfall for the first pup

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:42:00 +0000

Much like my own dog Chopper, it looks like Bo Obama enjoys drift busting in the big snow fall. Check out the whole slideshow of Bo Obama drift busting at Huffington Post.

How can you not love this pup? Meet Manitou

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:07:00 +0000

Seriously, he's so cute and fluffy. And, he's rocking his new Lovebarklee Double Copper ID Tag.

There is still time to shop!

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:56:00 +0000

There is still time to shop lovebarklee.etsy.com for jewelery inspired dog tags, leash hangers, scruffy blankets and much more! I've been hand-stamping tags all weekend and I'll be stamping more custom tags all week to get them out ASAP.

I wish you all a great holiday season!

Guest Posting: Why dogs bark

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Every once in awhile I like to do a guest posting for another business. We support each-others blogs and learn something new at the same time.

This guest post is brought to you by Dog Fence DIY's staff veterinarian Dr. Susan Wright. Dog Fence DIY has a variety of wireless electric dog fence systems to choose from. Dog Fence DIY not only has a variety of systems but will also help figure out which system is most beneficial for you and your pet. You can count on getting the lowest price for the best product.

Dogs bark for a reason, and unless you understand why your dog is barking, it's very hard to put a stop to it. Here are some common reasons for dogs to bark excessively:

Alert their pack (that means you!) of an intruder in his territory. Unfortunately a dog's definition of intruder can be quite different to ours. He may try and chase birds from the yard, or bark to chase a squirrel from his territory.

Some dogs take this a step further and bark at anyone walking past their fence, or even dogs in the next yard. In this case, you can often solve the problem by restricting the dog to an area where he can't see the fence, or the dogs. There's nothing to trigger his barking, so he should stop.

Your dog may also bark to get attention. He may want a pat, or to play ball, or he can even bark to make you feed him.

The problem with this behavior is that in many cases, you pat him or play with him or feed him, to stop the noise. Bad move. If your dog discovers that barking gets him the attention he wants, there's no incentive for him to stop.

Some dogs who suffer separation anxiety bark constantly when they're left alone. These dogs also show other symptoms of anxiety such as panting and can be destructive.

If your dog has separation anxiety, or if your initial efforts to reduce his barking don't work, you may need the help of a veterinary behaviorist. They can confirm the reason for your dog's excessive noise making, and help develop a plan of attack.

Frustration or boredom leads to excessive barking, particularly in working breeds. They may also dig holes and pull the laundry off the line to amuse themselves. These dogs need training and exercise to keep their minds and bodies active.Try to provide a stimulating environment for these dogs.

Sometimes leaving him with interactive toys such as stuffed kongs or plastic balls which dispense kibble when they're rolled around will be enough to keep him amused and alleviate his boredom.

It's worth making the effort to manage your dog's barking. It's not only good for neighborly relations, but he may also feel more relaxed, and be a happier dog.

Bo Obama in a White Chocolate White House

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:26:00 +0000

My friend Shauna has the best blog about Desert Tables (and not to mention a very fun business of her own). She is a master at satisfying your sweet tooth. I recently noticed that one of her postings was about a White House being made out of chocolate, even with a little frosting Bo on the front steps!

It's a Snow Day!!

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:36:00 +0000

It's a day that I look forward to every winter and that day is today! Many inches of snow are on their way, and it reminded me of a funny dog enjoying his snow day as well. Enjoy!

Fun Christmas Gifts for Pups

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:13:00 +0000

I actually had time to look around at fun holiday gifts over the Thanksgiving weekend. This may not sound like a big deal to many, but having time to use on surfing the web has been unheard of for me over the past few months.

Thinking of our dog Chopper, he LOVES to play and chomp on empty water bottles. While perusing PoochieHeaven.com I came across a special little Santa that allows you to place your empty water bottle inside. Voila! Water bottle noise without the sharp corners, cute little toy that is in the holiday spirit :)

As for our pup Moe, he loves to eat. The vet says that if he gains one more pound, he might be overweight. Somehow, it's hard for me to imagine a 10 lb dog being overweight? So while we'll cut back on his intake after the holidays, I'll be sure to spoil him with a sweet gift box of rawhide treats. I LOVE LOVE LOVE funstufffordogs.com, which is where I found their Holiday Rawhide Lollipops.

**Images courtesy of PoochieHeaven and FunStuffForDogs

Upcoming Sales Galore!

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:34:00 +0000

Lovebarklee (at) Etsy will feature a 10% off sale from Black Friday (Nov. 27) through Cyber Monday (Nov 30). All items will be 10% off!! Now is the time to purchase those Christmas presents for your loved ones (pets and pet lovers).

DoneJustForYou (at) Etsy will have 25% off sales on Black Friday for Etsy Pet Boutique's (credit after purchase) looking to update, create, or expand their websites or storefronts.

Bring on the holiday season!

MIA Bomb-sniffing dog found in Afghanistan

noreply@blogger.com (Calie) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:45:00 +0000

Sabi the Australian bomb-sniffing dog returned to her unit on 11/11 after a year of missing in action. Disappearing during a fierce battle between the Australian troops and militant fighters a U.S. soldier recovered Sabi at an isolated patrol base elsewhere in Uruzgan.

Exactly where Sabi has been over the last 14 months is unknown, but everyone is thrilled that she has made a safe return.

What a great Veterans day find!

*Photo Cred: AP Photo/Andrew Mearse