Seattle Dogs Examiner

Dog-friendly ways to have Halloween fun in Seattle

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:20:41 -0700

Don't let your dog miss all the Halloween fun this week! If your pup is the "me, too" type who loves to be involved in everything you do, he'll howl over our quick list of dog-friendly Seattle-area Halloween e...

Five tips to keep your dog safe on Halloween

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:33:19 -0700

Halloween, while fun for humans, can be an unhappy holiday for dogs. View this spooky event from a dog’s perspective; people behave strangely on the last day of October! Costumed figures, moving or moaning lawn decorations and the constant r...

Bastyr University offers course on homeopathy for pets this Saturday

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:23:39 -0700

This dog is ready to study! FreeDigitalPhotos.netIf you have been looking for a safe, effective way to treat your dog’s illnesses at home or a natural supplement to conventional veterinary care, consider homeopathy.Bastyr Univ...

Celebrate Adopt-a-Dog Month in October by rescuing a shelter dog

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:03:31 -0700

"Want to be a superhero? Rescue a shelter dog... and get a loyal sidekick for all of life's adventures!" That's the motto of the American Humane Association's Adopt-a-Dog Month this October.If you have been thinking ab...

Video: Who's stealing the golf balls?

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:26:38 -0700

Tom Hauk's golf balls began disappearing from his front yard putting green. Who might the culprit be? No, not a dog, but close...

Do your dog's toys contain toxins?

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:14:14 -0700

Hope Bo's ball is toxin-free!The Washington Toxics Coalition reported today that they, along with the Michigan-based Ecology Center, have tested over 400 pet products for a host of toxic chemicals including lead, cadmium, mercury, bromine, ...

'Inside of a Dog' reveals how dogs think -- from their point of view

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:25:06 -0700

Cover photo by Erin VeyCognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz has a job that many dog owners would love; she studies dog behavior.In her new book, Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell and Know, Horowitz combines her training in psychology and ...

Specially orchestrated music calms stressed dogs

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:50:03 -0700

If you are the owner of an anxious dog, you can surely attest to the fact that your pup’s unease raises the stress level of the entire household. And since stress has been proven to be dangerous to the health of all family members –...

Kody's favorite online pet stores deliver fun

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:45:58 -0700

Many of Kody's favorite toys and treats come from online shops.From the time Kody was a puppy, he has known that boxes and bags hold good things – especially boxes that mysteriously appear on the front porch. (When he was little, his special ov...

Injured Centralia man says his dog protected him from cougars

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:09:39 -0700

Raymond Orr crashed a four-wheeler on his property near Centralia earlier this week, suffering several broken bones. The 89-year-old man, unable to get up, lay in the rain for two days until found by relatives on Thursday.For...

World's tallest dog dies

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:33:51 -0700

Gibson, the world's tallest dog, was euthanized Friday when it was determined that his osteosarcoma had returned. The 7-year-old harlequin Great Dane was diagnosed in April and had already had one leg removed to fight th...

Dogs 101: Where can I find a holistic pet supply store in Seattle?

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:18:17 -0700

Most every dog owner knows the location of the nearest big-box pet store. But do you know where to find those small neighborhood shops with knowledgeable staffers that specialize in natural products?We've compiled a list of great local pet stores tha...

Dogs 101: Where can I find a holistic veterinarian in Seattle?

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:41:14 -0700

As chronic disease becomes more of a problem with America's dogs, many dog owners are turning to alternative medicine to care for their pups. But where can you find a veterinarian who not only supports your choice, but can actually provide ...

Wine tasting and silent auction to benefit Homeward Pet Adoption Center

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:19:04 -0700

Boss, this week's Pet of the Week, seeks a new home.Dooley’s Dog House has teamed up with The Grape Choice to sponsor a wine tasting and silent auction on Tuesday, July 28, from 6:30-9:00 pm. The event will be held at The Grape Choice just...

Go Dog, Go! Canine Festival romps into Kirkland this weekend

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:46:13 -0700

Go dog, go to the first annual Kirkland Canine Festival to be held this Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 – 3:00 at Crestwoods Park in Kirkland, Wash. Local dog owners and their canine companions will have the opportunity to participate in games an...

Two Tumwater dogs die in hot parked car

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:15:31 -0700

KIRO Radio reported today that two dogs were found dead in a parked car last Friday in Tumwater. Owner Dusty McQuilken says she left the car windows cracked and gave the dogs water, but the heat was too much for them.Now facing animal cruelty ch...

Dog-friendly Mill Creek Festival a tail-waggin' good time

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:58:22 -0700

Puget Sound dock dogs make a splash whereever they go.Summer is full of fairs and festivals, but how many of them offer an entire section devoted to our furry friends? If you're looking for a fun place to take your pup this weekend, lo...

Therapy dogs provide calming influence in court

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:15:06 -0700

You've probably heard of therapy dogs visiting hospitals and nursing homes, providing relief, joy and healing to patients, family members and staff. But dogs in court? That's a new one.The King County Courthouse has instituted a therapy dog prog...

How to help your dog survive the Fourth of July fireworks

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:10:15 -0700

Ruby reeeeally hates fireworks!The Fourth of July marks a loud and joyful celebration of our nation’s independence – and a not-so-joyful week for noise-sensitive dogs.Unexplained whistles and bangs can be confusing and scary for animals a...

Diabetic alert dogs bring new quality of health and life to Type 1 diabetes sufferers

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:59:27 -0700

Assistance dog photo by Pleple2000In recent years, a new kind of service dog has been quietly emerging: the diabetic alert dog.Blessed with an uncannily strong and accurate sense of smell, dogs have been trained to sniff out everything from illegal d...