tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:38:24 +0000walkspicturestoxinsFurry Friend in Needshadowhelpful hintsFirst postalertsoutsidenutritionde-wackifyingadventuresfood aggressionDadtreatsoopspuppiesphotosamazing dogsnuritionhazardsCanine Good Citizenrecallsmilitary working dogwanton destructionZoePit BullsHalloweenCGCNatura Pet ProductsAKCBandittraininghumorfriendswarningsgood stuffkittiesrehabilitationcanine heroesSOSBandit picsSimbaChristmasthunderstormsplantsvideosLahibrainbow bridgejoytoysHotwater RescueUSMCsad newsholidaysfoodfunrescueBearsnowhealthodditiesIraqHi - I'm Bandit. I'm a Boxer / Beagle / Smooth-coated Collie / Who-knows-what mix, or so they tell me. Doesn't matter to me - I'm cool either way. Together with my housemates, I'm going to try to give you some helpful tips and information, 'cause I know you humans don't always understand us dogs. That's OK - we don't always understand you, either. But we love you anyway!http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Bandit)Blogger65125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.comAdd to Any Feed Readertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-4916689773654239817Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:42:00 +00002011-11-24T23:01:39.709-05:00rainbow bridgesad newsZoe It is with heavy heart that I must report that a member of our family has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Zoe, the Mama Dog of the house, left us Saturday, November 19th, at about 10:30 a.m. She'd been feeling her age over the last several months - she was somewhere between 13 and 16 years old; we're not sure. After a large amount of research into senior dog nutrition, Bandit's Dad put her onhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/uSVcqYEBSiw/sad-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit's Mom)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/sad-post.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-9087989628481202368Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:22:00 +00002010-06-05T13:57:22.174-04:00Natura Pet ProductsrecallsfoodSadly, another one of the food brands we swore by has gone by the wayside.Natura Pet Products has recently sold to Proctor and Gamble. Why does that matter? Because Proctor and Gamble makes IAMS, notorious for animal testing.P & G, in fact, is still using animal testing, despite the fact that more efficient, reliable, humane methods exist.Natura has issued numerous statements attempting to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/QkDITxTaQI8/natura-foods.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)1http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/natura-foods.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-627731379853325282Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:21:00 +00002010-06-05T10:25:12.189-04:00funhumor...but here I am again! To celebrate my return, here's a video I think is pretty darned funny:Hmmm...gives me an idea, too.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/XRULvvtY4SY/been-away-for-while.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/been-away-for-while.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-5168510938211439361Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:37:00 +00002009-08-08T23:49:20.254-04:00humorpicturesAnd Mom wonders why we don't like going to the groomer.(Picture originally posted here)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/Zp5uFnCpCvM/does-this-qualify-as-bad-hair-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)2http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/does-this-qualify-as-bad-hair-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-1568388659459364882Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:53:00 +00002009-06-22T00:01:28.746-04:00toxinsplantshealthwarningsReceived via email (thanks, Michelle!), original message from the Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital (and checked via several other sources)Poisoning ALERT!!!!"Sago Palm" or "Cycad"Poisoning Alert- It has come to our attention that many home improvement stores are selling a houseplant that can cause serious poisoning in pets and children. The plant is called the “Sago Palm” or “Cycad”. It is also http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/WN_eVnzMHZY/alert-poisonous-houseplant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)2http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/alert-poisonous-houseplant.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-3735541939305824192Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:15:00 +00002009-06-21T00:20:09.836-04:00joytreatsgood stuffDang, I love these things:Taco bell cheese roll-up. 200 calories (whatever the heck those are) of doggie bliss.When I'm really good I get to go in the car and get one.Tonight I got two.Life is good.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/m0NcE3Yjd8A/best-treat-ever.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/best-treat-ever.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-8094936868453416947Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:20:00 +00002009-06-15T10:38:30.695-04:00nutritionrecallshealthLast year, the FDA determined that Evanger's was not meeting requirements to ensure the safety of their product. Specifically, the concern was botulism, which can cause paralysis and death. The FDA ordered Evanger's to take measures to ensure that their products did not carry the risk of botulism, including both manufacturing and record-keeping requirements.At the end of last week, the FDA http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/cM20asW5aYY/fda-stops-interstate-trade-by-evangers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/fda-stops-interstate-trade-by-evangers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-8035618743289587635Sat, 09 May 2009 03:06:00 +00002009-05-08T23:13:08.251-04:00Furry Friend in Need Meet April #10Labs4RescueCTMore About April #10:Meet April! If you are looking for a lab in a much smaller body, April is the pup for you. She is 7-9 months old and 28 lbs. April is sweet and affectionate. She has short legs which makes her low to the ground. She is just too cute. April was found roaming with her sister Annie. They were picked up just in time before they made their way to a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/ej76d5QEV1w/fridays-furry-friend-in-need_08.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bear)1http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/fridays-furry-friend-in-need_08.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-1154569736365062437Sun, 03 May 2009 15:12:00 +00002009-05-03T13:01:00.022-04:00recallshealthnuritionFDA Confirms Probe of NUTRO Pet Food Deaths, IllnessesMenu Foods earlier revealed it was the target of a federal probeBy Lisa Wade McCormickConsumerAffairs.comCopyright 2009 © All Rights ReservedApril 20, 2009The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that the agency is investigating NUTRO pet food, following a series of unexplained illnesses and deaths. Consumers have been http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/JqvY7_6iElU/alert-fda-investigating-nutro-and-menu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)1http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/alert-fda-investigating-nutro-and-menu.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-6311180715135227334Fri, 01 May 2009 17:05:00 +00002009-05-03T13:12:00.659-04:00Furry Friend in NeedPaniniFemale - 4 yearsEnglish Setter - 42 lbs.Little Guild of St. FrancisAbout Panini:My name is Panini and I am a sweetie!! I'm a little nervous of new surroundings, not people though!! I love new people!! I enjoy giving kisses and having my ears rubbed. Other dogs can be slightly intimidating at first but I do enjoy playing with them. Children 5 and above would be best for meYou can find out http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/AnlVumxoaMY/fridays-furry-friend-in-need.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bear)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/fridays-furry-friend-in-need.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-1709018288017835534Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:02:00 +00002009-04-30T12:04:39.465-04:00rescueThanks to an anonymous commenter, who provided the link to the story below. Certainly something that bears watching:Winner of 'dream' animal shelter clashes with ZootooBy Greg Toppo, USA TODAYLast May, the online animal lovers' community Zootoo.com picked a St. Louis animal rescue organization from among 1,000 contestants as the winner of its first $1 million makeover.But 11 months later, the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/mE14y5--Z64/hmmmm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/hmmmm.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-1914203340552933363Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:44:00 +00002009-03-24T21:52:05.417-04:00shadowrainbow bridgekittiesMom and Dad had to take one of our kitties to the vet today, 'cause she was sick. Then they had to help her cross over Rainbow Bridge. They were very sad. We're all very sad, too, but we know that we'll all see Shadow again. She wasn't always friendly to us dogs (or other kitties), but she always loved Mom. Mom says she got her name when she was a kitten, 'cause that's all they saw of her, she http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/_bkXdLy8qbk/sad-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)2http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/sad-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-4788284246656810541Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:05:00 +00002009-03-23T23:16:20.273-04:00BearfunsnowWell, there's no more snow around here, which I kind of think is too bad, but Mom and Dad sure aren't complaining. She says it still might snow (we're in New England, after all), but it looks to me like Spring might be here for real.I love the snow. As a fond farewell, here are some pictures of me playing after the last storm. Yeah, I know, I'm not supposed to bite the leash. But hey, it was fun!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/em5BvnrBw_M/bye-bye-snow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bear)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/bye-bye-snow.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-941770115961797623Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:47:00 +00002009-02-06T07:53:15.396-05:00Furry Friend in NeedMeet a dog with one of our favorite names - Bandit!About Bandit:Bandit is a male Black Labrador Retriever mix who is about 1 year old and weighs ~85lbs. Calling all Lab Lovers!! Do you love the Lab breed and are searching for the perfect Labbie boy to share your life with? Then come and meet Bandit! Bandit is a super friendly boy, very playful and loves to socialize with other energetic dogs. He http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/ukGRPeVur7s/fridays-furry-friend-in-need.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bear)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/fridays-furry-friend-in-need.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-5475500809875803331Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:51:00 +00002009-02-02T08:53:42.370-05:00nutritionrecallshealthFrom the Old Mother Hubbard website:Wellness and Old Mother Hubbard Products Do Not Contain Peanut Butter, Peanuts or Peanut Products from Peanut Corporation of AmericaAll Wellness and Old Mother Hubbard products are safe for pets to consumeTewksbury, MA, January 21, 2009:No products made by Wellness/Old Mother Hubbard are affected by the recent peanut butter recall. Wellness and Old Mother http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/zGKVZd-_qG4/wellness-old-mother-hubbard-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/wellness-old-mother-hubbard-not.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-3460363674647827797Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:56:00 +00002009-01-26T22:59:05.048-05:00nutritionrecallshealthIn addition to Grrreat Choice pet foods, and Pet Food Corp / Parnell's Pride Pet food Peanut Paste, the following are now on the recall list:Brand 'Avanza Supermarket' Puppy Chow snack mix (All sell-by dates)Econofoods (Excluding Wisconsin stores in Sturgeon Bay, Clintonville, Marquette, Holton and Iron Mou' - Puppy Chow snack mix (All sell-by dates)'Family Fresh Market' - Puppy Chow snack mix (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/yAo-GHbf7NI/more-of-peanut-recall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/more-of-peanut-recall.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-8753185566989348951Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:31:00 +00002009-01-22T19:41:26.246-05:00nutritionrecallshealthIf you buy your dog treats at Petsmart, you'll probably want to look really closely at the peanut butter ones. In fact, right about now it probably pays to be really careful about ANYTHING you bring into your house with peanut butter in it. The peanut butter in question, King Nut peanut butter, is not sold for retail, but is used to make items with peanut butter in it, like Keebler crackers, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/OcAemoKzgLU/attention-petsmart-shoppers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/attention-petsmart-shoppers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-6995744618873861882Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:25:00 +00002009-01-22T19:29:58.355-05:00odditiesWow, I'm not even really sure where to go with this one:Clinically Depressed Poodle Mauls Former French President ChiracThursday, January 22, 2009Former French President Jacques Chirac was rushed to a hospital after being mauled by his pet dog who is being treated for depression, in a dramatic incident that rattled the ex-president's wife.The couple's white Maltese poodle, called Sumo, has a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/Yj5LFCbW3mM/umyeah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/umyeah.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-1641304064919229275Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:47:00 +00002009-01-12T20:11:35.732-05:00Simbatrainingfood aggressionde-wackifyingWell, Mom's continued to work with Simba every day since the little dickens got home. He's not so little anymore, actually:Mom and Dad think he's about 65 lbs. - and still growing! He's about a foot taller than me, and weighs almost twice what I do. He's bigger than all of us, actually - when he stands on his back legs, he's almost as tall as Mom!He's learned to share toys now, and isn't such a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/nVN7XiBUhB0/de-wackifying-status-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/de-wackifying-status-update.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-3181656773802535699Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:08:00 +00002008-12-24T16:36:10.054-05:00holidaysChristmas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/jQ7Ya15LbOo/merry-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/merry-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-8640046058600352810Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:51:00 +00002008-12-19T09:52:34.161-05:00canine heroesmilitary working dogREADY, SETU.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Ogle, a military police dog handler, and his working dog Liaka, a Dutch Shepherd, prepare to patrol the streets in the Hadar community of southern Baghdad's Rashid district along with Iraqi national police, Nov. 29, 2008. Ogle is assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion attached to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/ErSDhCptCxk/canine-hero.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)1http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/canine-hero.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-6268549242245994696Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:20:00 +00002008-12-19T06:23:25.460-05:00Furry Friend in NeedTeddy #12Labs4Rescue, CTTeddy is a mid-size (45 lbs) female black lab mix who is 7 years old - although you would guess she is closer to 3-4 in looks and activity level - she is always ready for outdoor fun, but is a calm companion indoors. Teddy is house-trained and is trustworthy when left loose in the house alone. She loves to go for car rides, and long walks and hikes in the woods. Teddy is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/-0_UmkZl964/fridays-furry-friend-in-need.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bear)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/fridays-furry-friend-in-need.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-8082509993559277835Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:35:00 +00002009-01-12T20:15:47.659-05:00SOSfriendsA friend of Mom and Dad's told us that her Mom's dog-friend, Mandy, is missing! She got a little too curious and squeezed out of a gap in the backyard fence. Although the neighbors have spotted her several times since, no one's been able to help her get home yet.Please take a look around if you're in the Torrington, CT area, and help Mandy get back home. Her Mom misses her terribly, and there is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/78beubS9RAU/urgent-mandy-is-missing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/urgent-mandy-is-missing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-1884148687629822804Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:36:00 +00002008-12-06T01:56:59.720-05:00oopshealthBanditOK, so Mom and Dad were getting ready for bed, and there was this package of Chips Ahoy lying on the table, and I figured that no one would notice one or two missing......only I didn't stop at one or two...Yes, I know Mom said I can't have chocolate.Yes, I know Mom said chocolate is bad for me.Yes, I know Mom said chocolate chip cookies are people food, not dog food.But they smelled REALLY good, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/YYOqJYEvUco/note-to-self-do-not-eat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)0http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/note-to-self-do-not-eat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842452255903287298.post-6317413761015427342Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:52:00 +00002008-12-05T13:57:17.932-05:00videoscanine heroesSome scientific-types are fond of saying that we dogs don't have emotions, and we don't reason, or plan, or do a lot of things that people do.I wonder how they'd explain this then? Check out this amazing video of a dog coming to the rescue of a friend, who was hit by a car. WARNING: This video is difficult to watch, since it shows how this hero's friend was injured. But watching this dog come to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bokn/~3/gvOO9zbmuTk/amazing-canine-hero.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bandit)1http://dggbanditsblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/amazing-canine-hero.html