Oh those Huskies! It gets cold and they just HAVE to get together and pull something! Dogster Nika barked in to invite us all to join her and the rest of the Husky pack in Pennsylvania for some fun.
Here comes Butters Claus!
Here comes Butters Claus!
Right down HERSHEYPARK Lane!
Cartmen and Kenny and all his humans
are pulling on the leash.
Tags are clinking, huskies wooing;
All is merry and bright.
Hang your harness and say your prayers,
‘Cause Butters Claus comes Saturday night.
Read the rest of this entry »
Thanks to The Canadian Press for this article.
Northern Manitoba dogsled team has the blind leading the not-blind
Isobel, a six-year-old husky cross, has all the great qualities of a sled dog. She loves to run, has strength and endurance, and works well alongside the other dogs tethered to the sleds that take tourists out on the subarctic terrain of Churchill, Man.
Read the rest of this entry »
Although this article talks about dog sledding tours in Colorado, the Dog Sled Rides site has tours listed in Europe and all over North America, including Alaska.
Colorado companies cater to dog-sled neophytes
Colorado companies cater to tourists who want to yell, ‘Mush!’
Sunday, November 11, 2007
By LINDA DuVAL / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News
There’s at least one way you can have a blast of snowy fun without even standing up. That’s sitting behind a team of churning, happy huskies.
Read the rest of this entry »
Yay for these great dogs and their humans!
Thanks to Juliana for barking in this article from WKRN.com.
“Pit Bull Lovers Hold Talent Show”
Dozens of pit bulls, some rescued from all across the country, showed their talents Saturday at a dog show in Milton.
Read the rest of this entry »
I have to admit, I’m not much of a biker but if I did I’d be ordering this fun new way to share time with your dog. How smart! And what a good idea for a holiday gift for that dog-loving biker in your life.
Thanks to AZCentral.com for this article.
Mesa man invents bike seat for dogs
Charleen Earley
Special for The Republic
Oct. 17, 2007
It seems dog owners are barking the praises of Glen Malmskog for coming up with a unique way for them to ride their bike and schlep their pooch at the same time.
The 49-year-old Mesa resident invented the Saki Seat, a dog seat for canines 40 pounds or lighter, to rest between the legs of any confident bicyclist. But his initial idea was not for the general public. He was just looking for a sport that included his 8-year-old Shiba Inu, Saki.
Read the rest of this entry »
Way to go, Tess! What a girl!
Thanks to The Associated Press for this article.
Loss of Leg Doesn’t Stop Hunting Dog
By DAVE KOLPACK – 4 days ago
CASSELTON, N.D. (AP) — Pheasant hunting season brings out the best in Tess, a 5-year-old German wirehaired pointer who became a national champion despite the loss of one leg. “When you let her out of the truck, she’s hunting from the second she jumps off that tailgate. Just like that,” said the dog’s owner, Keith Kemmer, snapping his fingers.
Read the rest of this entry »
Every time I see something about dog dancing I tell myself I would love to try this with one or more of my pack!
Thanks to the Associated Press for this article.
Dogs, Handlers Learn to Boogie and Disco
EAST TROY, Wis. (AP) — Ricky the Dalmatian spun across the floor with his 68-year-old handler, the high-stepping Mary Ann Coutley. The two were one of 23 pairs of handlers and pets participating in a three-day dog dancing class that ended Sunday at the Army Lake Camp and Retreat Center.
Read the rest of this entry »
Thanks to Brandy for barking in this article from AMNew York.
Jumping dogs stop NYers in their tracks
By Daniel Goldberg | Special to amNewYork
September 19, 2007
New Yorkers who watched a dozen competitive canines perform acrobatic leaps into a giant pool in Bryant Park on Tuesday were surprised to learn that they were watching one of the fastest growing sports in America.
“Shut up, you’re kidding,” said one young woman who stopped to watch what she said she couldn’t believe was even a sport.
Read the rest of this entry »
Looking for a good time for the WHOLE family in Washington, DC this weekend? Then lace up those walking shoes and pull out the leashes! It’s time for the Humane Society Walk for the Animals 2007!
The Washington Humane Society and The Humane Society of the United States invite you to join fellow animal lovers in the DC Metro Area—including visitors from across the nation and around the globe—for the 2nd annual Humane Society Walk for the Animals. Bring your canine friend—or walk for a pet who prefers to stay at home—and enjoy a mile-long stroll around the Washington Monument with stunning views of historic landmarks.
Read the rest of this entry »
Woofs are that the recent Tails on the Trails was worth barking about and a lot of Dogsters had a tail-wagging good time. Thanks to Nika for sending in this photo and report.
Nika wrote:
I just wanted to send out this note of thanks to everyone at Dogster for helping to make our 5th Annual Tails on the Trails a HUGE success. Dogster was kind enough to send us a banner for a group photo which can be seen here. That was quite an accomplishment to get that photo, especially with the WIND! From left to right are Dogsters:
Read the rest of this entry »
