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Travel
Summer adventures for pups & their people
August 21st, 2009
by Woof Report, www.woofreport.com

   With the warm weather beckoning, bonding with your best friend is as close as your backyard. Here are a few fun ideas for celebrating the sunshine together.

1. Hit the Trail. What better way to stay fit and bond with your dog than hiking together? Go to hikewithyourdog.com to find a trail near you.

2. Visit a Vineyard! Many wineries welcome dogs on their grassy grounds and we’re sure your dog would enjoy a picnic there with you.

3. Catch the Show. Find outdoor concerts or movie night in the park in your area. Pack a blanket, some snacks and sit back and enjoy!

4. Hit the Open Road. Pick your destination and get out of town with your pup. Search for pet-friendly hotels at petswelcome.com or pet-friendly vacation rentals at VRBO.com.

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Careful air planning: Get a locator number for your dog
August 7th, 2009
by Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger, www.traveldogbooks.com

   When booking your dog for an airplane ride (whether your dog is booked in cabin or as cargo) make sure you get a locator number for your dog that is associated with your seat and your name. That way you and your companion are officially tied together for the flight.

It’s always safest to take the time to dot the “I’s” and cross the “T’s” when booking your dog on flights. You will find the peace of mind worth the extra three minutes in case any irregularities should occur. Also, jot down the locator number for a friend who is not traveling with you for extra security.

Helen Fazio and her dog Raja are world travelers. Click here to visit their blog, click here to follow them on Twitter.
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Fast food: Travel meals at the quickie mart
August 6th, 2009
by Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger, www.traveldogbooks.com

   For a hungry pet that has waited it out to eat or drink over a long flight, waiting to get to the hotel or vacation home after a flight can prolong his or her hunger for even more hours and can lead toward low blood sugar and fatigue. Remember, you got snacks on the plane, but your dog did not.

How about stopping at the closest quickie mart as you drive from the airport to pick up a couple of jars of toddler food meat sticks (such as Gerber Graduates or any other brand)? They’re low salt, pure food approved for babies, and they taste like little hot dogs to your hungry traveler. And don t forget a bottle of water to wash it down.

Helen Fazio and her dog Raja are world travelers. Click here to visit their blog, click here to follow them on Twitter.
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Safety en route: Simple collars or harnesses are safer in the air
August 5th, 2009
by Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger, www.traveldogbooks.com

   When you have your dog secured in his or her airline travel bag or crate, be sure to keep the collar and tags simple. A collar with leash attached or a jingly collar with many pendants could get tangled in transport or caught up in the bag, causing your pet serious distress. So simplify that collar or switch to a harness that does not constrict the neck for transport in the air.

Helen Fazio and her dog Raja are world travelers. Click here to visit their blog, click here to follow them on Twitter.
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The airline carrier security den: For use at home, too
August 4th, 2009
by Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger, www.traveldogbooks.com

   For dogs that are not crated during the day, a nice way to double-use your airline carrier soft-sided bag or crate is to set it up open in the house at all times as a security den. Put a toy inside on the soft padded bottom mat and assist your dog to go in (door left open) whenever he or she is feeling nervous – when fireworks are booming, when a storm is brewing, etc. Dogs come from wolves and wolves shelter in dens. This practice also makes it even more comfortable for your dog to travel in the carrier, a portable den, in unfamiliar areas.
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Travel carrier training: Plan ahead and practice
August 3rd, 2009
by Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger, www.traveldogbooks.com

   If you plan to take your dog on plane rides, do not wait until the last minute to begin training for a successful flight. Buy an airline approved carrier – either a soft-sided one for pets less than 15 lbs traveling in cabin or a hard sided crate for pets traveling in cargo. Introduce your pet to travel in the carrier only for trips that are pleasurable. Want to go to the park? Well, hop in your carrier for the ride and we’ll go. Want to go to doggy play group? You hop in and we’re off. And make sure you include a soft blanket and a toy to make the ride comfortable and fun. (When training for air travel, avoid giving a treat in the carrier since a treat is not advisable in the air.)
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Style
Vintage pup: Earth-friendly fashions that put the now in the then
April 22nd, 2009
by Dara Foster, Pet Style Expert

   For total head-turning style on Earth Day and all year round, check out Chi Wow Wow’s brand of vintage clothing and carriers. Each tee and hoodie is made from a recycled vintage t-shirt re-purposed into super cool dog fashions. What a creative and affordable way to make something old new again. Love it! www.chiwowwow.com
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Pet Products
Soft-sided carrier: A collapsible crate is great for travel
February 20th, 2009
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   If you’re going to be taking a car trip with your dog, get a soft-sided collapsible crate. You can use it in the car for the safest method of car travel, and then you can use it to protect and confine your dog as needed in a hotel room or the house where you are visiting.
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Puppies
Crate expectations: The crate is not a punishment room
January 23rd, 2009
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   Keep positive associations with the crate by never putting a puppy in there as a punishment. Place a treat in the crate and use a high cheery tone when you say “In your house!” Give the puppy lots of praise anytime he goes into the crate.
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