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Dog Breaks Sock Catching Record Video | Gets Cotton Mouth?

How did Drake the dog, not get cotton mouth before sock six? Honestly, I applaud all Golden Retrievers for their commitment, and Drake in particular for sticking this trick out so long. I would have gotten cotton mouth after sock two and stopped.

 

One Dog's Goal in 2012

If I - like any smart dog - could have one resolution for the new year, it would be this...

 

Sweating to the Oldies: Senior Dog Exercises

Canine Zen. Yoga dog mat? Have you read about the new Doga movement? It is about achieving harmony with your dog while doing yoga. It is a good idea, but what about us big dogs that like to jump around a little? We need something a little more energetic I think.

So I'm thinking about starting what I like to call Cuddle Exercises or Cuddlcise. Good idea? BOL

In my younger dog days maybe

 

Dog Seriously Loves Santa Video

This is the cutest dog video. This little dog couldn't be more excited about seeing Santa on the TV. Wonder how he feels about the mailman? Grrrr.

The dog reminds me of the days when I could jump up at the slightest noise. These days, my old dog bones are happy to get me down the stairs to pee. BOL

 

As close as this dog will get to a Halloween costume

Do you see what I see? I see potential shame and embarrassment from neighborhood friends. To you, it may look like a cute wolf in sheeps clothing, but to me I see flags all over the field. BOL (Hey, it's NFL season now!) 

Dog Tricks Sunday: Useful tricks performed by Jesse

Enjoy the hilarity of this You Tube sensation, Jesse the Jack Russell performing useful dog tricks! Have a great Sunday! BOL

 

Influence Positively Interview - Zak George

We are coming up on the one year anniversary since I started the Influence Positively interviews. Where has the time gone? They have been a wonderful success. I am still amazed and impressed by the fascinating people highlighted every week.  If you have missed any, check out the interview archives.

I feel like a cross between Barbara Walters and a Pinkerton detective. Sometimes people find me and sometimes I need to dig around before I uncover the next fascinating person in the wide world of pets and animal welfare.

Our goal has been to inspire action in our readers, as well as simply share common motivations and traits we all have inside when it comes to pets.  Read my March post about what the interviews are all about and what prompted me to start them. 

Today we continue the interview series, with our first video interview, submitted [unedited] by Zak George. If you are into teaching your dog tricks, you may know him already from his successful stint on Animal Planet as the host of Super Fetch!

Zak George has always been intrigued by dogs, but his true talents for working with these amazing animals went undiscovered for more than 20 years. Little did he know that playing with his older brother’s German Shepherd, Levi, would change the course of his life and bring these skills to the surface. 

It all began during a hot summer in Georgia when Zak’s brother asked him to throw a Frisbee® to Levi. Years later, after the hours spent playing with Levi had sunk in, Zak had a dream where he saw a dog spring boarding off his back to catch a Frisbee®. This is when it all clicked together for Zak and inspired him to bring Venus, an energetic and intelligent border collie, into his life. With very little formal training, Zak used his instincts to guide him and developed a positive training method in which Venus excelled. Together, they won five extreme dogs competitions in their first five years! 

Full Speed Ahead into the Weekend - Dogs Outdoors

Dog parks help everyone! Playing fetch or just having a fun game of chase in the park is always a good time! This is the kind of exercise that keeps my figure trim, and keeps my pack in good shape too! I think they huff and puff more than me! BOL