Archive for the ‘Dog Stuff’ Category

Noelle Finds APA’s Big Brothers & Sisters Program: A Rewarding and Fun Volunteer Opportunity

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 13:31 Comments Off

Noelle is a mature and tenacious ten year old who’s passion for learning about dogs is unmatched.  Although she cannot have her own dog due to family allergies, that doesn’t stop her from seeking out what she loves. Unfortunately there aren’t a ton of ways a girl in elementary school can volunteer with dogs on [...]

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Should I Let My Dog on the Furniture?

Sunday, November 27, 2011 13:30 Comments Off

Furniture: To dog or not to dog?  That is the question.   It’s a common misconception that allowing dogs on the furniture will “ruin” their temperament.   There is no magic respect switch that is flipped in a dog’s brain when they are not allowed on the furniture, and we’ve seen thousands of dogs maintain [...]

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Found – Becoming a Dog’s Hero Safely & Effectively

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 9:50 Comments Off

There you are driving down the street, minding your own business, when you witness that dreaded sight: a stray dog.  Your heart jumps into your throat as you cringe at what may happen next.  You want to help, but what do you do?  There isn’t exactly a standard protocol on handling this situtation… or is [...]

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Anti-Bullying Assembly Success!

Thursday, January 20, 2011 11:31 Comments Off

6 am came very early Thursday, but we had a great time introducing these special dogs from The Healing Species Texas to the kids at Palm Elementary.  What a delightful school full of wonderful children and caring staff.  The impact these talks have on the children, with the dogs there to help them visualize how [...]

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Halloween – Dogs in Costumes

Sunday, September 26, 2010 13:04 Comments Off

Lyla and Mo tried on their Halloween costumes this morning and they handled it like champs as usual.   Of course, I promptly rewarded them afterward with “Bye-Bye Time” in the car and walks as a gracious thank you for tolerating my stupid human antics. As it turns out, Lyla makes a beautiful cow. And true [...]

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Low Cost Yoga and $$ for Austin Pets Alive

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 16:34 Comments Off

Dogs and yoga together?  Well, sort of.  This isn’t “Doga” but it is fantastic.  Seva Yoga Collective gives proceeds of all of their classes to charities of the instructor’s choice.  So if you love yoga and you love dogs, you may want to check out Twila’s classes.  Get your yoga fix and give to Austin [...]

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New Photos Just for Fun

Monday, August 16, 2010 11:09 Comments Off

Just a few pictures of friends, new and old, that we’ve been meaning to post. Doesn’t she remind you of the dog, Doug, from the movie, ‘Up?’  Ok, maybe you’d just have to know her and have seen the movie.  But look at her face.  Just.  Look.  At.  Her.  If joy could be contained and [...]

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Preparing Your Dogs for a New Baby

Sunday, July 25, 2010 1:31 Comments Off

Bringing a new baby home is stressful enough all by itself.  Factor in an excited jumping dog who counter surfs, steals baby toys, and is accustomed to sleeping on anything they choose, and you have a recipe for seriously stressful situation.  But it doesn’t have to be this way. First things first: consider and prepare [...]

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Dog Apps for Your Phone

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 14:33 Comments Off

I’ll preface this post by saying I am a dedicated Android user.  Slightly Google-dependent, all of us here at Leaps N’ Hounds depend on these phones to keep us organized and in touch.  However, a friend and dedicated iPhone user sent me this iPhone dog apps list, and instantly I realized I was missing something [...]

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Teach Your Dog Fun Games…

Friday, July 2, 2010 21:58 Comments Off

…and reap the benefits of the good behavior that follows! This is an edited re-post of an older article taken from the LnH Newsletter – March 2009 We all know that belly rubs are great and that one spot you scratch, you know the one that summons the ticklish back leg kick? Yeah, that’s the [...]

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