"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." -Benjamin Franklin Franklin may have been referring to fire safety in this quote but it works for pet safety too. The third full week of March is Pet Poison Prevention Week . It is important to know what can be toxic to our furry friends and keep these products or plants out of reach. We have had several incidents with Kilo … [Read more...] about Pet Poison Prevention Week – Be Safe
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from Kilo the Pug
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Who wants Cupcakes? It's that time of year again when whether you're Irish or not, it's time to celebrate "The Feast of Saint Patrick" by sharing a few drinks, and maybe forgetting not only where you come from but also where you're going! March 17th is the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Kilo the Pug, … [Read more...] about Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from Kilo the Pug
“Love Like a Dog” Nominated for BlogPaws 2017 Best Pet Video Award
We are so excited and proud to announce that our heartwarming anti-discrimination video, Love Like a Dog, has been given a huge honor. BlogPaws just revealed the finalists for the 2017 Nose-to-Nose Pet Blogging and Social Media Awards. We are Nominated for BlogPaws 2017 Best Pet Video Award against some stiff competition! "BlogPaws is an inclusive, global community of pet … [Read more...] about “Love Like a Dog” Nominated for BlogPaws 2017 Best Pet Video Award
Is a Total Ban on Certain Choke Collars the Right Answer?
Toronto Bans Prong & Choke Collars The City of Toronto has banned all chain, choke, and prong collars as of March 1st, 2017. What do you think? My Personal Opinion I personally never use any type of collar on Kilo the Pug, just in case. I am a firm believer in positive reinforcement and reward-based training. This method clearly works extremely well, especially … [Read more...] about Is a Total Ban on Certain Choke Collars the Right Answer?
What Makes a Good Therapy Dog?
Could My Dog Be A Good Therapy Dog? We've featured many amazing therapy dogs and service dogs big and small making a difference over the years on our site, at events, and in our TV documentary series. But there are so many more dogs out there having an incredible impact every single day, especially as therapy dogs. There is more and more research about how they make our lives … [Read more...] about What Makes a Good Therapy Dog?