Category Archives: Dogs

Local artist is dogging it – chicagotribune.com

Posted on February 21, 2011 by dognotesinc

Local artist is dogging it – chicagotribune.com.     Click to read about artist Sarah Prescott http://www.unfurgettables.com

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How to navigate Dog Notes blog

Posted on October 10, 2010 by dognotesinc

The latest post appears first.  Keep scrolling and there will be 9 additional (most recent) posts.  There are many ways to “share” at the bottom of each post. The “archives” are shown on the right side column.  In this column, … Continue reading →

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Hellhounds

Posted on October 8, 2010 by dognotesinc

Hellhound Many of you describe your dogs as the “dog from hell” but none of your dogs gave me goosebumps…sure hope you never run into this guy.  Just get home before dark… From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, … Continue reading →

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Take a walk on the wild side

Posted on September 29, 2010 by dognotesinc

Encountered a couple of “Fluffies” earlier today while walking the princess hound.  Just as we round the last corner, heading to the house, a couple of them have us in their sights. For those of you that have read the September … Continue reading →

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Humane Society of the United States (in honor of Responsible Pet Ownership Day)

Posted on September 25, 2010 by dognotesinc

In the spirit of Responsible Pet Ownership Day (today, 9/25/10) below is a link that will provide a wealth of information: http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/ The second link (below) will provide about 90 various videos ranging from puppy mill raids, dog fighting, to … Continue reading →

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Reason No. 57 to clean up after your dog

Posted on September 22, 2010 by dognotesinc

Chicago Tribune article:  Illinois woman charged in dog poop-infused meltdown. NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago woman is accused of tossing dog feces at her neighbor’s door after stepping into droppings left outside her apartment. Police in Naperville say … Continue reading →

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Responsible Dog Ownership Day

Posted on September 21, 2010 by dognotesinc

… is celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 I’m sure we all agree that everyday is a commitment when it involves our pets. To celebrate “Responsible Dog Ownership Day”, I have put together some various articles on pet dental health, … Continue reading →

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Baby, you can drive my car…

Posted on September 20, 2010 by dognotesinc

This photo was sent by one of our readers taken on a Chicago expressway in response to Al Vinikour’s article entitled “Your Dog is Not an Airbag”. We hope that Benji, his chauffeur and all others involved arrived safely at … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Treatment for Dogs

Posted on September 15, 2010 by dognotesinc

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-09-12/features/ct-sun-fam-0912-police-dog-20100912_1_fat-cells-service-dog-hard-rubber-toy This article appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Sunday, September 12, 2010  The dog, *Dasty, is a member of the Chicago Police Dept. Narcotics Unit.  Tests revealed his arthritis was caused by Lyme Disease.   SPOILER ALERT:  It has a … Continue reading →

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Your Dog is not an Airbag (by Al Vinikour)

Posted on September 14, 2010 by dognotesinc

Al Vinikour is a Midwest based freelance auto writer.  Proving a mind is a “terrible thing to use” he sometimes sits in traffic and ponders about things – generally auto related – that make him mad.  Believing the “pen is … Continue reading →

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Small dogs at end of leash are larger than they appear

Posted on September 5, 2010 by dognotesinc

I like to think I take the usual precautions when out with the dogs such as walking during daylight hours, always on the lookout for glass and other debris, avoiding busy streets and not talking on the phone.  Taking a walk through … Continue reading →

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New law designed to protect and educate dog owners

Posted on August 29, 2010 by dognotesinc

For those that have gone to the mall to purchase a sweater and came home with a puppy and even for those that have thought about it but kept walking…this new law might help turn that future, impulse purchase idea … Continue reading →

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Let’s Potty! (Teach your dog to “eliminate on command”)

Posted on August 21, 2010 by dognotesinc

“Go potty, get it done, hurry up, do the deed and let’s potty” are some of the phrases used to  start the elimination process.  Yes, you can actually teach them where and when to do their business.  One student uses … Continue reading →

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Poop Patrol

Posted on August 7, 2010 by dognotesinc

Just returned from walking the dogs and I was able to dodge a total of 6 in the park but didn’t see number 7 until it was too late.  OK, so maybe #7 forgot their poop bag this morning as … Continue reading →

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