The Writer’s Dog Blog

Wednesday Pet Roundup, Sunshine Edition

Nice day for a walk! Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! * Nice story: ABC News reports that a stray dog ran 1,100 miles with a team of cyclists over 25 days. Find out what happened to the dog after the race. * Beware of jerky treats. Nearly 1,000 dogs are now...

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Our boy is graduated!

Kelly and Brooks are so excited and proud! Their boy graduated from college this weekend. He has a degree in Information Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is now a database engineer at Treo Associates. Congratulations Andy!

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Real Life Dog and Me Fitness Classes

Brooks likes to help me get fit. How many times have you said, "I wish I could take my dog to the gym with me."? or "I don't have time to get in my own exercise AND exercise the dog every day." Well believe it or not, there are some real solutions to this problem. Of...

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K9Kamp Challenge 2- The Challenge with the Naughty Name

Brooks loves to play with his tennis ball! So here it is WEEK 2 of K9Kamp!! And we've got a great challenge for you this week. It's called, umm, errrr....Play with your Balls Here's all you need to do:  1. Collect your dog's favorite ball. Is it a tennis ball?...

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Everyone Walks on Sunshine

Dad's helping with the dog walking. (Notice Kelly, nose down!) Have you been k9kamping with us? If not, it's never too late! You can join in at any time. Just look for our next challenge, tomorrow, and then complete the exercise on your own time over the course of the...

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Wednesday Pet Roundup– k9kamp edition

Brooks and Kelly help round up the pet news! Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup. We're in the first week of k9kamp and getting fit and working hard every day. But it's fun too. And we still had time to find you this week's links: * This week is National Dog Bite...

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Can Grain-Free be Delicious Too?

We've got mail! That Mr. Chewy. He's always coming up with new food and treats for hungry pooches and offering them via super-speedy shipping right to the door. Take Fromm dog food and treats, for example. Mr. Chewy asked Kelly and Brooks to look over the offerings...

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What to Stuff in a dog Kong toy

I'm holding on tight with my front paws. They're funny shaped. They're versatile. They come in all colors and sizes. They can help keep your dog occupied. And they can be stuffed! I've always given my dogs Kong toys, but until recently I never realized how popular it...

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K9Kamp Challenge 1– Walking on Sunshine

Kelly and Brooks take me for a walk. Are you ready? It's here..... The FIRST CHALLENGE! WEEK ONE: Walking on Sunshine  Well, let's hope it's sunny. If it's not, maybe singing a happy little rap tune will help you feel sunnier. We're starting off easy...but...

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