Rambunctious lab pup Red was on a roll today, tearing it up with all the big dogs! We caught him on film early this morning with the super sweet and sassy Olive, having a quiet romp before the crowds arrived. Olive was stuck to him like glue all day--she was just enamored with this high-energy pup!
Red also tried out his charms on Ziva, who was very glad for the attention. Red is a little ladies' man. ;-)
Dogs can be invaluable companions to people in all walks of life. Check out this story, of an ill homeless man who attached a note to his dog when he became immobile and worried he might die. Without a phone, he had no way to call for help. His dog was found, and police were notified, leading to a search that got the man to a hospital.
Have a great night, and keep your own companion close--just in case!
Today there was a lot of thrilling action caught on film from the medium roll (but don't worry, the little and big guys had tons of fun too!). In this first big clip, we see many pairs of dogs going at it: first little Mac and feisty Cody are having a romp, then we catch a glimpse of wild-man Gibson and rambunctious Emily frolicking, and lastly sweet Niko and lovely Jasmine keep it a little calmer but still fun.
Have you seen this picture of the "dog with a human face"? I'm on the fence of whether he is cute or a little creepy, but Tonik is lucky to be the subject of so much media attention--homeless pups that make the news often have dozens of adoption applications from all across the country! Hopefully those who do not get Tonik will head down to their local shelter and rescue a less famous face.
First, Marlee, was introduced to a wonderful canine puzzle game that we use here often. You take a medium or large sized Hol-ee Roller, stretch it out, and stick in a Chuckit Fetch Ball or other small sized ball. This combination, makes the perfect cheap and durable brainteaser for your doggy buddy. A toy that makes them think, like this one we have concocted, is valuable to us. Today it kept Miss Marlee, among others, content and busy for awhile. The dogs took turns attempting to get the small ball out of the big one. It's hilarious for us to watch and too fun for them.
This other clip is just some good old fashioned "Ball Time". The small dogs sure love it, and we have trained quite a few fetching pros over the years. It's funny, sometimes the dogs are so good at catching/retrieving the ball, that it is hard to get a throw passed them! They're like tiny, fuzzy, Pro BowlDefensive Backs lol... And the current MVP is Frizzy! I wish I could capture some of her multi-level-moves on camera, because they are quite impressive. She is one athletic creature. Another funny thing, is how certain dogs will drop a ball, and then proceed to nose it towards you... As if to say, "Hurry up and throw that thing man!". You can catch Lucy and several others doing this (00:42) often. Haha, good times. There are also many dogs that keep a ball in their mouth at all times. They still chase after other balls and dogs, but don't give up their "Precious" lol. That behavior is acceptable, as long as the "possessive doesn't mingle with aggressive". ;)
(Ha! This pic had me laughing, thank you to Gail/Sofee for it.)
Loyal dog helps searchers find dead NJ hiker
It is very unfortunate that the hiker was not found alive, but way to go Kentucky! Maybe this finding can aid in closure for the hiker's family.
Thinking of getting a dog?
This article may be of use to a friend or loved one... You could forward it to them. Also, let them know that they can still be busy and have a pet because Fort Fido is here to help! ;)
Lifestyle, pop culture drive dog-breed popularity
Nice article. It gives a bit of insight into why some of the most popular dog breeds are so popular. I'll vouch for the fact, that a dog with short-hair or "Poodle Hair", is definitely a plus. Especially when taking on grooming and striving for house cleanliness haha.
Oregon Truffle Dogs unearth buried treasure
I don't know any other way to say it, this is badass! How cool would it be to train a "Truffle Dog", then actually find some truffles? Not only are they a tasty delicacy, but they are extremely sought after and quite expensive. Darn, if only it was easier to farm this fungi, people are attempting different methods but it isn't easy.
We got some great clips from the big roll today. This first one is of Jack (The Yellow Lab) and Olive (The Dalmatian) having some fun early this morning. these two seem to be great friends whenever they're here together.
These next two clips are of Red (Another Yellow Lab), Gus (The Newfoundland) and Samson (The German Shephard mix). These three were a great match, having fun and playing hard all morning!
Found some really cute babies around the internet today! First check out this little pup "Bandit," trying to work the treadmill like an adult. A recent rescue of L.A. nonprofit "Peace, Love and Pitbulls," Bandit hasn't had all his shots so everyone is stuck inside with tons of energy. Treadmills can be a great way for dogs to get exercise indoors.
I also found a perfectly looped .gif of this oldie-but-goodie, a Frenchie pup trying to roll over off of his back. Seems just like a furry little turtle! One of the best comments on the YouTube version says "This dog needs Life Alert!"
From reddit, a funny doggie costume (even the canines got into this bestseller, it seems!).
This is the very definition of patience!
Another oldie-but-goodie, this pup isn't yet quite sure of where his body is or how to use it.
Last one here, a dog that has learned how to put himself to bed. :-)
Haha! Though I never manage to catch these moments on film, I'm sure we've all had some hilarious and cute encounters with dogs. I'm so glad that they get to be such a huge part of my life!
We met Harry yesterday, when we found him rolling around downstairs! This fluffy little mutt might be related to any of the dogs we had in here that day-- he's a cute little mix of everything. Even though he weighs less than a pound and is probably the size of a guinea pig, we could tell that Harry belonged with the big guys.
Especially true when your pup has both black and white hair- some for every shirt!
He was a calm little guy, only getting very active when other dogs tried to play with his loose fluff. After I noticed the pups getting a little too exuberant, I swept him up and brought him up front for his photo. Harry is a constant battle here at the Fort--no matter how many times he gets picked up and put where he belongs, he just shows up again in all the strangest places! Under the fridge, on and under carpets, even sometimes right back on other dogs! Still, it wouldn't be Doggie Daycare without a few like him here each day.
