Category: Fun Fido Facts
Dogs and Cats -Everyone’s Media Darlings
Has anyone else noticed the amount of advertisements that employ dogs and cats to sell consumer goods and services beyond routine pet products? Do we notice at all, or are we simply responding with a neural impulse that just makes us feel warm and fuzzy all over? Given that over 65% of today’s households include…
ASU Canine Science studies Sleepover Benefits for Shelter Dogs
As an ASU Alumni, and fierce advocate for all dogs, especially those living in shelters, I was thrilled to read the article below in ASU News recently. I especially enjoyed learning more about Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah and a special sleepover program which allows visitors to host a shelter pet overnight…
How Dogs Greet Each Other
Camille Ward, PhD, CAAB, has studied dogs-greeting-dogs behavior with some interesting observations. Dr. Ward videotaped dogs at a local dog park in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and recorded the data on a variety of behavioral nuances. In her study, 52 dogs were taped, in 26 greetings. Each dog was only observed in a single greeting….
Living with Blind Dogs
Doolittle’s Doghouse has the distinct pleasure of hosting dogs in the private homes of its nannies….cage-free boarding at its best, as we cater to the specific needs of each dog in our care. The extra special experiences include our dog guests with special needs. As a salute to those special dogs who are blind, we…
Dogs Drive it Home! Meet Porter the Canine Chauffeur
Blog submitted by Richard Bui, Social Media Consultant for Doolittle’s Doghouse By now, you have probably seen, or heard of, Porter: the world’s first driving dog! Now with over 13 million views on YouTube, we here at Doolittle’s Doghouse wish to share with you abundant cuteness and talent! While many have viewed this unbelievable array…
Unlocking the Canine Mind..Chaser leads the pack!
Dogs are more than Pets…they’re Geniuses! The old adage “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” was dismissed a long time ago, as we know that any dog, at any age, is not only capable of learning new tricks, yet recent studies suggest that dogs have cognitive abilities and are actually capable of abstract…
Cost Saving Tips for You & Your Dog!
Because our pets are family, we should spare no expense when it comes to their care and well being. As consumers, however, we have budgets, so the following “Canine Cost Saving” tips will keep Fido happy and healthy –economically! If you’re spending more time outdoors, you might be bringing pollens, dirt, fleas & ticks into…
Why Dogs Lick (Like) Us!
From birth, puppies are licked by their Mom to waken them, groom them and encourage their new life beginnings! Without question, her licking begins the bonding process and establishes their life-line for future food and comfort! (As the puppy matures, they learn that food will come out of Moms mouth if they lick her first). Littermates…
Entertaining Fido! Beyond the fence…
Much to their dismay, our dogs can’t be with us all the time (unless you are Casper (above) who’s parents take him everywhere, including the lake!) Unfortunately, they might express this disappointment via destructive behaviors (shredding the couch, munching on a shoe, or leaving smelly surprises). Our animals act out because they miss us, and…
DOOLITTLE’S DOGHOUSE ENABLES MOTHER’S DAY REUNION FOR DOGS AND OWNER
Mother’s Day was extra special for Chris Smith this year. After a sixty day separation necessitated by Smith’s move to Hawaii, Doolittle’s Doghouse helped reunite the former Arizona resident with her two dogs, Brownie and Blackie, on May 12, one day before Mother’s Day. While preparing to move from Arizona to Hawaii to be with…