Raise a Green Dog!

Dogington Post University: Leslie May and Johann The Dog of Raise A Green Dog to present free webinar on June 20th.

2013-06-03T20:41:00.002-04:00

Mark your calendars! June 20th, 6 PM EST, Leslie May and Johann The Dog, hosts of Raise A Green Dog, will present a webinar as part of The Dogington Post's Dogington University Your Dog’s Health Series. The free series will feature webinars with Dr. Ernie Ward, the featured vet from “The...

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Power of the poo, dog poo that is!

2013-05-22T09:29:00.001-04:00

Gary Downie, a 42-year-old Scotsman living in Cheshire (UK) and former Manhattan banker who spent a decade in New York working in the the global oil and gas markets for asset management giant Investec, has turned his knowledge to designing a system of putting the power of dog doo to work. After...

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Welcome DERMagic to the Raise A Green Dog Partner Pack!

2013-05-16T07:51:00.000-04:00

DERMagic Skin Care for Animals, Inc., began in 2006, by Dr. Adelia Ritchie. As a dog mom to two Shih Tzus, she found that she was in need of help with a wide variety of issues including insect bites, dermal issues and occasional rashes. Dr. Ritchie initially developed a product prototype when...

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Beneficial insects for a pesticide, insecticide free garden!

2013-05-14T08:36:00.000-04:00

One of the best and most organic way to control pests in your organic vegetable or flower garden is with beneficial insects! Beneficial insects are natural predators of some of the most damaging insects to invade your garden. What are the most common beneficial insects? Ladybugs...

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Evidence is mounting of the dangers of lawn chemical for dogs.

2013-05-09T20:44:00.000-04:00

A new study, released yesterday and scheduled to be published in the July issue of Science of the Total Environment, indicates that exposure to herbicide treated lawns has been associated with significantly higher bladder cancer risk in dogs. This study is just one of many published...

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How to clean your home the safe, healthy, green way for the health of your dog!

2013-05-01T08:59:00.001-04:00

It's spring, finally! The sun is streaming through the windows, you're ready to open them up and get the fresh air in the house so you can hear the birds singing their spring songs, and take in the all the wonderful smells that nature has to offer. You know what else this time of year brings? It...

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72,000 Ladybugs released inside the Mall of America!

2013-04-25T08:21:00.001-04:00

Now that we're on the subject of gardening, one of the most destructive and common pests that can invade your plantings are Aphids. On Earth Day, April 22nd, a group of Twin Cities third graders from the Visitation School in Bloomington, Minnesota, received a wonderful environmentally friendly...

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Grow an organic vegetable garden for your dog!

2013-04-24T08:20:00.001-04:00

Vegetables and fruits are a great addition to your dog's diet and can add a whole form of important vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help keep them the healthiest they can be! If you are interested in growing a few vegetables for you and your dog, read on to learn how you can easily...

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Earth Day: A day to take a step for the environment and the health of your dog!

2013-04-22T08:41:00.000-04:00

Today, April 22nd, is Earth Day, a day that marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement. It's also a great day to make one more significant step in you and your dog's life for a healthier planet, a healthier you and a healthier dog. This Earth...

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It's Spring! Your complete checklist for a healthier, safer lawn for your dog!

2013-04-09T09:17:00.000-04:00

Yee haw....it's Spring!!! It's been (and still is in some states) quite the winter. Even here in the Georgia mountains, we had more snow falls than I can count on two paws. And it's been a little colder than usual, as well. The nice thing about a good winter is less bugs in the spring. Well,...

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Earth Hour: A great time to unite our Planet for the environment!

2013-03-19T08:58:00.002-04:00

Mark your calenders!!! This Saturday, March 23 at 8:30 PM, any where you are, is Earth Hour! What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour is one hour each year that individuals, communities and businesses all over the world come together and turn off their lights as a show of concern for the...

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Homemade Sweet Potato Chips for dogs and dog lovers!

2013-01-31T08:21:00.000-05:00

Lots of folks love, love, love our Homemade Sweet Potato Chew recipe for dogs! So we thought we would take it just a little further and recommend another one of our favorite treats - Homemade Sweet Potato Chips for dogs! Our chips don't last as long as our chews and they are smaller, but the...

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Will your dog's food be frankeninfished?

2013-01-29T20:22:00.000-05:00

Is Frankenfish coming to your dog's bowl? It could if the FDA approves what some call Frankenfish, a genetically modified salmon known as AquaAdvantage, created by AquaBounty a company based in Massachusetts, and the world's first man-made animal. And, because few laws have been passed that...

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Announcing the newly redesigned Raise A Green Dog!

2013-01-21T21:44:00.001-05:00

Like every healthy, green dog, it's time for us to grow a little...and grow we have! We are very excited to share with you our newly redesigned Raise A Green Dog website, chocked full of healthy, green, eco-friendly information, tips and products perfectly suited for green dogs and aspiring...

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Happy Holidays!!!

2012-12-21T11:11:00.001-05:00

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Make a homemade felt dog Christmas ornament!

2012-12-11T09:25:00.000-05:00

Browsing around the internet, I came across some super cute Christmas tree ornaments of dogs made from felt, and thought....'how easy these would be to make'! Another quick internet search yielded some a DIY post from Spabettie, dachshund lover extraordinaire, who has some very nice...

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O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!: Which is healthier for your dog and the environment?

2012-12-06T11:06:00.000-05:00

Every year we get a lot of emails asking...'which is more environmentally friendly, a real or artificial Christmas tree?' Ahhhh, the age old question. There are several ways to think about which may be better not only for the environment, but for the health of you and your dog too! Some pros...

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Today is Giving Tuesday!

2012-11-27T10:57:00.002-05:00

Today is Giving Tuesday, a great day to give back! After Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Small Business Saturday, it's time to think about others this holiday season. We have some great ideas how you can give back to dogs (and other pets) this special day, throughout the holiday season and...

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2012 Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Green Dogs!

2012-11-24T19:26:00.003-05:00

Thanks to our amazing Raise A Green Dog Partners, we are happy to share with you our 2012 Holiday Gift Giving Guide, filled with amazingly green, eco-friendly, healthy and safe gift ideas for the Green Dog in your family! So let's get started! Treats! What dog doesn't want some good...

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What does California's Proposition 37 mean for the health of your dog?

2012-11-04T10:51:00.001-05:00

On Tuesday, November 6th, along with the general election, Californians will decide on a a very important proposition that will have a big impact on the health of you and your dog. In the upcoming election, Californians will vote on Proposition 37, a bill that would make that state the first...

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It's National Lead Poison Prevention Week!

2012-10-25T18:21:00.004-04:00

This week is National Lead Poison Prevention Week, a week to create awareness of the dangers of lead poisoning. Originally designed to bring awareness of lead dangers for children, the National Lead Poison Prevention Week is also a great time to bring awareness to the dangers of lead poison for...

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Make a homemade Halloween costume for your dog!

2012-10-16T20:29:00.000-04:00

Want to have some fun, be unique, be more green and have your green dog be the bell of the Halloween Ball? Here are some great pet costume ideas and instructions that you can make right at home. Remember to always use reusable materials you have around your home if you can to make your dog's...

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Is house cleaning harming your dog?

2012-10-09T10:03:00.000-04:00

A couple of weeks ago our friends at the Environmental Working Group released their 2012 Guide to Healthy Cleaning, a list of more than 2,000 household cleaning products that are graded from A to F, according to health safety. The EWG report includes ratings of all types of household...

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Welcome new RAGD Partners RedMoon Custom Pet Food and All Dogs Big and Small!

2012-10-08T11:19:00.001-04:00

We are super excited to introduce two new Raise A Green Dog Partners today! The first is RedMoon Custom Pet Food! If you are looking for a quality kibble for your pup that's completely customized to their dietary needs and contains only fresh, all-natural ingredients, look no...

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Fall lawn care the green, organic way for the health of your dog and you!

2012-09-19T09:09:00.001-04:00

In last week's post we talked about the dangers of chemical lawn treatments and the affects they can have for your dog's health and for you. Today we are talking about how you can have a lush, green, healthy, weed free organic lawn without the use of chemicals for the health and safety of you...

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