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Celebrating National Dog Day Adirondacks Style

National Dog Day may be celebrated Aug. 26, but in my house you would think everyday was National Dog Day. Nonetheless, Toby did get a special treat this weekend to celebrate — boating on Lake George. Anyone who reads this website, follows us on Twitter, Facebook, Tout, Instagram {search mmaskaly}, knows that we go kayaking… Continue reading Celebrating National Dog Day Adirondacks Style

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Video Contest: How Is Your Dog Great?

Purina Pro Plan knows we all think our dogs are #1, but in a new YouTube video contest, they want pet owner to show they their dog is great. The grand prize winner who best captures the inherent greatness within their dog will have their winning video featured in an upcoming Purina Pro Plan commercial,… Continue reading Video Contest: How Is Your Dog Great?

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Oh, That Vicious Pit Bull!

Dre being adorable!  Between Lennox in Belfast and Dre in Colorado, it seems like sad stories about pit bulls are everywhere. Both, make me so sad that it’s hard to follow them closely, because it just so incredibly upsetting. It also brings to light the extreme biased that exists toward the breed. Many people immediately believe every pit bull… Continue reading Oh, That Vicious Pit Bull!

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Charlotte Reed Spills the Secret to Dating With Your Dog

For the single dog, or cat, owner dating can be rough. You worry, among other things: “Will they like my pet?” “Will my pet like them?” Is their apartment pet-friendly?” Slow down, says pet expert Charlotte Reed, who reminds singles that you need to take a step back and concentrate on what you are doing,… Continue reading Charlotte Reed Spills the Secret to Dating With Your Dog

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Rachael Ray Nutrish Naturally Delish Inspired by Own Recipes

Rachael Ray Nutrish Naturally Delish was an immediate hit in our house, especially since three of the four flavors all contain no corn, no wheat and no soy, which is especially important to since we have been cutting back on Toby’s grain consumption. The new wet food is made with simple, natural ingredients like carrots,… Continue reading Rachael Ray Nutrish Naturally Delish Inspired by Own Recipes

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Iams Home 4 the Holidays 2012: Win a Trip to BarkWorld #IH4tH2012

Last year I had the opportunity to cover the Iams Home forthe Holidays event at the New York Stock Exchange, and although I had been writing about the campaign since I started authoring this website, it was the first time I got to experience their work first-hand. Big macho Wall Street traders instantly fell for… Continue reading Iams Home 4 the Holidays 2012: Win a Trip to BarkWorld #IH4tH2012

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Book Review: “What the Dog Ate” by Jackie Bouchard

It takes a lot to get me to put down my iPhone on my daily commute. It also takes a lot to get me so interested in a book that I stay up most of the night reading it because I really wanted to know what happens in the end. “What the Dog Ate” by… Continue reading Book Review: “What the Dog Ate” by Jackie Bouchard