Dental Cleaning for Dogs

After my recent visit to the dentist, it occurred to me that I ought to take Lucy to the vet for a dental cleaning. I did some research online and found this useful blog called "Small Dogs Paradise" which had a posting regarding dental cleaning dental cleaning.

It suggests that you brush your dog's teeth daily, which I had intended to do when I first adopted Lucy, but I got out of practice. I have a toothbrush for her and dog toothpaste, which is chicken flavored. I have found it hard to get and keep her mouth open for an actual through tooth brushing. Usually, I can only brush her front teeth and then she just licks off the toothpaste which she likes. I best get back into the habit. I'll enjoy those doggie kisses more too (which now don't smell so good).

Dog toys - tested by Lucy & made in Chapel Hill!

I found this dog toy at Phydeaux in Chapel Hill. When I read that the toy was "tested by Lucy" and "made in Chapel Hill", I had to give it a try! The result: My dog Lucy just loves it! Also, when her doggie cousin Dakota visited, it was her favorite toy too. I hope I can find another one to get for Dakota.

Here are a few pics:

Photos from PMAD event in Raleigh

My friend Tricia sent these to me from the PMAD event in Raleigh in May 2010. PMAD is Puppy Mill Awareness Day. As much as I love North Carolina, we have a long way to go in terms of regulating dog breeding and stopping puppy mills.

The Rescue Ink guys and Victoria Stilwell were also there to support the event.

With Tricia's okay, here are the pics that she shared:









Thanks to Tricia for sharing these & supporting such an important cause. To read more about this event, visit their press release.

Soldiers Team up with Shelter Dogs in Operation Heroes & Hounds

I found this great news article from the GoodNewsNetwork and had to share it:

Soldiers Team up with Shelter Dogs in Operation Heroes & Hounds

Tamar Geller developed "The Loved Dog" method of training - a book & CD set that I studied when I first adopted Lucy. I really was touched by how her methodology centers around compassionate and joyful play instead of punishing the dog when training. She also opened the first cage free dog facility in California. Check out the article for more details.