http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:26:25 -0700 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:27:43 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Chic-coats-smaller-carbon-footprint?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner Its hard to envision global warming on days like today. The weather is chilly and wet, and even the dogs wanted to stay under the covers for a few extra minutes. When shopping for this years winter coat, consider buying local and reducing the amount ... Clothing Winter Saving Money Green Alternatives Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:27:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Chic-coats-smaller-carbon-footprint?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Halloween-costumes-and-safety-for-pets?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner Once a year its not only OK to dress totally inapropriatly for work, its expected. Halloween invites us to feel like kids again for the day, playing dress up, eating candy and playing practical jokes. Inviting a pet to join in the fun can be a great ... Clothing coloring your pet Halloween Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:28:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Halloween-costumes-and-safety-for-pets?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Dogs-in-drag-Outfest-pet-contest?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner Outfest 2009 will be held Sunday, October 11 from noon to 7pm in the Philly Gayborhood, There will be a host of pet contests held on the main stage starting at 12:30pm. The petshow is a "for fun" contest with light-hearted catagories like &... community events Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:51:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Dogs-in-drag-Outfest-pet-contest?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Groom-Expo-in-Hershey-offers-inspiration-for-pet-stylists?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner Groom Expo will be held September 17-20 in Hershey, Pa. at the Hershey Lodge. Every year hundreds of groomers and groomers in training flock to Hershey to see whats new in the industry and who is tops in their craft. Rows of vendors peddling bow... Grooming Groomers Saving Money Dog Shows Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:22:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Groom-Expo-in-Hershey-offers-inspiration-for-pet-stylists?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Flea-free-fighting-off-fleas-and-ticks?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner   Dogs can suffer from a host of external parasites. Here in the Philly area, fleas and ticks are the top two accounting for the lion’s share of the itching and scratching that plague pets in summer months. Although these begs are sma... Grooming Green Alternatives Fleas Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:15:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Flea-free-fighting-off-fleas-and-ticks?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d2-To-shave-or-not-to-shave-summer-hairstyles-for-the-double-coated-dog?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner   In the heat of summer, I get at least one phone-call from a frustrated dog owner who's usual groomer refused to shave his or her dog. "They just won't do it, they said they didn't believe in it and left it at that", is what one ... Grooming Groomers Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:09:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d2-To-shave-or-not-to-shave-summer-hairstyles-for-the-double-coated-dog?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Spring-wet-weather-and-wet-dogs?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner Spring has thundered its way into Philadelphia leaving my bonsai soaked and deflating my fluffy poodles. Many of my clients choose spring to start clipping their pets short for the hot weather, while others opt to focus on battling the weather. Wheth... Grooming spring Wed, 13 May 2009 15:45:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Spring-wet-weather-and-wet-dogs?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Getting-infected-ears-under-control?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner One of the important parts of keeping your dog healthy is keeping her ears clean and clear. Some dogs get an occasional ear infection while others seem to never be able to shake them. Identifying ear infections early on can save a lot of money and ti... Grooming Ear care Wed, 06 May 2009 17:04:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Getting-infected-ears-under-control?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m3d27-Ear-care-made-simple-part-1?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner Ear care can be quite daunting to owners, but if you make a plan and stick to it, best odds ear care doesn’t have to be time consuming, unpleasant or impossible. What goes wrong with ears? In a perfect world, the ear flap acts to coll... Grooming Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:25:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m3d27-Ear-care-made-simple-part-1?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Philadelphia-area-dogs-compete-for-barking-beauty?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner Dogs have long competed in comformation shows to see which dog is the best looking and most structurally sound dogs in their breed. For the fourth year in both New York and Philadelphia the "Barking Beauty Pageant" is putting both purebred ... Clothing Dog Shows Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:31:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Philadelphia-area-dogs-compete-for-barking-beauty?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m2d15-Grooming-on-the-cheap?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner Just because money is tighter these days, your dogs hair will not grow slower or remain dirt free any longer. Thankfully there are things you can do to keep your pooch fresher longer without costing more money. By examining your schedule, your a... Grooming Saving Money Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:23:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m2d15-Grooming-on-the-cheap?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m1d26-Lessons-learned-from-my-own-dogs?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner I decided to take a break from talking about looks, to talk about feelings for a while. I learn from dogs every day, working with them, living with them and caring for them. My own dogs have taught me many lessons about living and happiness, I am goi... Learning from our pets Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:48:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m1d26-Lessons-learned-from-my-own-dogs?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Winter-care-of-doggy-skin?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner I got a few great questions emailed to me over the last few days about winter skin, so thank you and keep those questions coming!Dear Alex,I get conflicting advice about how often I can bathe my dog. I have heard everything from twice a year to once ... Winter Grooming Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:33:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Winter-care-of-doggy-skin?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Nail-care?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner It’s hard to watch TV past 10pm without seeing an ad for a home rotary tool to use on your pet. These fantastic gizmos promise to tame even mighty felines and create a peaceful nearly Zen-like nail trimming experience for anyone who sends $19.9... Grooming Groomers Cats Nail Care Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:30:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Nail-care?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m1d9-Dogs-as-accessories?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner Paris Hilton hardly was the first person to use a teacup sized dog as a fashion accessory, but her Chihuahua, Tinkerbell was the inspiration for many Chihuahua purchases over the last few years. If you want a dog as an accessory there is alot more to... breed selection Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:57:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m1d9-Dogs-as-accessories?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2008m12d30-Coat-care-Pugs-Puggles-and-Jugs?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner Coat care: Pugs, Puggles and JugsWhen people see adorable Pugs and Pug mixes, with their short glossy coats, they think low maintenance. Nothing could be further from the truth, just ask any Pug owner as they vacuum endless undercoat from their homes... breed selection Grooming Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:47:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2008m12d30-Coat-care-Pugs-Puggles-and-Jugs?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2008m12d18-Coat-sare-and-style-Golden-Retriever?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner Golden Retrievers are exceptionally popular pets in the US. Their soft expression, gentle nature and devotion as a family dog make them as popular as the proverbial station wagon when couples are looking for a dog to raise with the kids. Although the... breed selection Grooming Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:42:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2008m12d18-Coat-sare-and-style-Golden-Retriever?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2008m12d12-Coat-care-and-style-corded-coats?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner A Puli gets dried Corded coats are the rarest hair styles for pet dogs. Virtually any breed with permanant hair can be corded, but the usual breeds seen in cords are Pulik, Komondorok, Poodles, Havanese and Bergamasco. Each corded breed is ... breed selection Grooming Groomers corded breeds Cords Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:54:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2008m12d12-Coat-care-and-style-corded-coats?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2008m12d7-Style-and-coat-care-Maltipoo?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner  Designer mixes are extremely variable, but I have found that most mixes are fairly consitant within certain ranges. Maltipoos, a mix between maltese and toy poodle, come in a range of colors and coat textures and have a temperment somewhere wit... breed selection Grooming Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:12:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2008m12d7-Style-and-coat-care-Maltipoo?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2008m12d5-Coat-care-and-style-Shih-Tzu?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner  A well cared for and groomed Shih Tzu Shih Tzus are one of the most popular toy breeds. Their large eyes, fluffy coat and endearing personality make them ideal housepets. They rarely shed because of their strait and silky permanent haircoa... Grooming Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:55:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2008m12d5-Coat-care-and-style-Shih-Tzu?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner