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Online social networking for dogs?
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker 4 Internet sites connecting dogs and dog lovers Whether you live in Denver, CO or Dover, TN there is a group of dog lovers just waiting to meet you! From dog park meet-up groups to dog and human hiking clubs there is a myriad of social networking to be … [Read More...]
Are You Ready to Adopt a Dog?
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker A checklist of consideration when thinking about adopting a dog. Many people think that when they buy or rent a house with a big yard, “Well, now we need a dog!” but there are so many more important considerations than your yard size when … [Read More...]
What is a rescue dog?
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker If you’ve ever heard the term “rescue dog” and had images of a canine dragging a human out of a burning building, you’re not wrong. If your neighbor with the cute little pure-bred shitzu proudly reminds you every time you see her that … [Read More...]
A Case for the Big Black Dog (or BBD)
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker It’s a well known fact in the animal shelter community that black-coated medium to large dogs are the hardest to adopt. They are also the first to be euthanized in animal shelters, where they are assumed “unadoptable.” As the mother of 2 Big Black … [Read More...]
Disaster Planning for your dog
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker Minimize stress during stressful times Preparing for a disaster is an important action for every family to take. If your household also includes canines, be sure to create a plan for them as well. In the event of an emergency, there are some simple steps … [Read More...]
6 Ways to Help Homeless Pets and Animal Shelters
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Michael McCamish You don't have to adopt/foster all the animals, have a lot of money or be a petexpert to help your local animal shelter out, there are pleanty of other ways. Below is a list of things that you can do at almost any shelter that we can guarantee they would … [Read More...]
The Joy of Fostering a Dog
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker Whether you’re a family with a few dogs already, experiencing empty nest syndrome, or simply looking for something meaningful to do, fostering a dog can be a source of great joy in your life. There are many reasons why you should consider being a dog … [Read More...]
Eat this, not that! Foods to avoid feeding your dog and safe substitutes
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker There are many whole foods in your pantry that are safe to share with your dog once in awhile. As a general rule of thumb, you should avoid feeding your dog table scraps, processed foods, and most food not in its original whole state. But treating with … [Read More...]
Top 6 Tips Before You Adopt A Dog
Dogs are great! We have four (see them to the right, don't they look cute!) in our house that sleep in the bed with us, go on beach vacations and family events and are family to us. Before we adopted each one of ours, we have to ask ourselves these questions: Why do you want to adopt? … [Read More...]
Pet-Sitter Checklist Before Going on Vacation
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker Ok, so you’ve found the perfect dog-sitter and she’s available the week you need to take off for your niece’s wedding, you leave in 2 weeks, so now what? With this handy checklist, you can be prepared, in advance, to make sure that you … [Read More...]
