Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Many parts of the country are now covered in a thick blanket of snow, and that can only mean one thing for dog sports enthusiasts:  mushing! One name, many activities Although we often think of mushing only in terms of races such as the upcoming Iditarod, it is really a general term that covers many […]

What to Expect When Your Dog Is Expecting

There are few things as exciting as the pitter-patter of little feet, even if they are of the  canine variety.  Are you ready to take the plunge with your dog? How do I know when my dog is fertile? Each female dog is only fertile twice a year, with each fertile period lasting from 3 […]

Christmas Gifts for the Dog and the Dog Lover

Are you struggling to find a gift for your best friend?  Our gift-giving guide can help you find the perfect gift for the dog who has everything, as well as for the dog-lovers on your list. Kong Dog Toys The new Kong toys out this year are called “Tugger Knots“.   They are really cute tug […]

Please! No Puppies under the Christmas Tree

It’s so tempting to put a small puppy in a nice box under the tree with a ribbon around his or her neck to surprise your kids or other loved ones on Christmas morning.  We’ve all seen the commercials where the dog pops out of hiding and surprises the giggling children or wins the heart […]

Weight Pulling

We’ve already covered a few of the more popular dog sports in Straight Poop – dock diving, agility, and flyball, so I thought this issue might be a good time to learn about one of the lesser known dog sports – weight pull competitions. What is a weight pulling competition? Very simply, weight pull competitions […]

Earthdog Training

I’m always on the lookout for new ways to entertain dogs, and I stumbled across a sport I hadn’t been aware of, probably because I don’t have any terriers.  This sport, called Earthdog, allows vermin-hunting dogs to experience the job they were originally bred for.  So, coax your terrier down off the couch and see […]

Canine Epilepsy

My 10-year old Golden Retriever was just diagnosed with epilepsy, so it seemed like a good time to do a little research on the topic for Straight Poop. What exactly is epilepsy? Epilepsy is most easily defined as the presence of repetitive seizures over time.  Seizures may be the result of a specific brain injury […]

National Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet Month

October is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Month, and I wanted to take a few minutes to emphasize the plight shared by shelter dogs throughout the country. How would you like it? Imagine for a moment you are a dog.  You are living with a really cool family, but the father just lost his job, […]

Canine Mammary Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we’ve all seen everyone going pink to support the cause.  Even the NFL has its players wearing pink shoes, sweatbands, and mouth guards.  But how much do you know about canine mammary tumors?  Did you know, for instance, that mammary tumors are the most common tumors in female […]

Don’t Litter! Spay or Neuter Your Puppy

In case you haven’t heard, pet overpopulation is a huge problem, and as the economy continues to stagnate, the problem is getting worse. People are often forced to leave their pets behind when they lose their housing after losing a job, or they may surrender the dog to a shelter because they can no longer […]

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