Ruff Ruff ‘n Meow / Dog Swimming / AKC

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Caroline Leedham, Owner of Ruff Ruff ‘n Meow joins hosts Lisa Gorman and Scott Sheppard to talk about her popular line of canine and human clothing, hair clips, carriers, treats, and other accessories. Originally started with their “Dog Steps”, a product they developed to help small, older, or injured pets climb onto beds or couches, Ruff Ruff ‘n Meow now carries a full line of boutique clothing and items for your pet.

Their edgy shirt slogans include “Bitches Love Me”, ” I have issues”, “I’m not fat, I’m fluffy”, and many more. They are available in short-sleeve, no-sleeve, shirts, hoodies, bandannas, and matching tops for their human friends.

They also carry a great line of dog carriers and gourmet treats. They are available and distributed in many boutique shops and are a favorite among celebrities including Paris Hilton, Mariah Carey, and Hillary Duff.

For more information visit their website at: http://www.ruffruffandmeow.com

Lisa and Scott review this week’s current dog news and highlights including a “National Chain Off 2007″ to demonstrate how it would feel to be a dog chained up for extended time periods. Full story and details available at www.dogsdeservebetter.com. Also, hear about what happens when your dog gets addicted to nicotine.

Lisa delivers the Doggie Chronicles Tip of the Week about swimming with your dog. Things to consider, don’t throw them into the water and assume they can swim, consider that they can also easily get tired, keep fencing around pool areas to protect your pet and if you take them to the beach or boating there are actually dog life preservers to look into and many other accessories for summer water fun with your pooch.

Daisy Okas, American Kennel Club’s spokesperson joins the Doggie Chronicles radio show to give a background and highlights of the AKC. The American Kennel Club, is a club of dog related clubs and is the standard for registering dog breeds and standards, dog training, products, and services. They are primarily known as a breed registry, but there are alot of services and benefits they manage for breeders, trainers, and dog owners. Hear first hand how one of our nation’s oldest dog organization works and showcases their best in annual events and competitions. Mark your calendars for this fall’s upcoming “Responsible Dog Owner Day”.

For more on the AKC and standard dog breed information visit: http://www.akc.org

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Blue Dog Bakery / Foxtails / K9 Campus

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Margot Kenly, Owner, Blue Dog Bakery joins hosts Lisa Gorman and Scott Sheppard to talk about their premium all natural low-fat dog treats. Using only the finest “people grade” ingredients including wheat flour, molasses, soy oil, and rolled oats. Their treats are prepared in a regular bakery and it’s not uncommon for Margot to get letters from owners confessing they eat them too!

These dog delicious treats come in a variety of flavors and are now being offered in smaller sizes for pint size pups. Founded in 1998, Blue Dog Bakery’s mission was to provide high quality dog treats at a good price that are available at popular store locations. You can find Blue Dog Bakery treats in national retail outlets including PetSmart, PetCo, Albertson’s, Safeway, WholeFoods, and others.
For more information and a complete list of where to buy visit: http://www.bluedogbakery.com

Lisa and Scott review current dog news and story highlights of the week.
This week find out about DogFriendly.com’s list of top 10 vacation and resort spots to bring your pet. Complete list is available at www.dogfriendly.com. Lisa also reports details on a recent article about a dog who drove his owner’s car into a river.

Lisa delivers the Doggie Chronicles Tip of the Week with a warning about foxtails. A “foxtail” is a serious hazard for field dogs, or any dogs outside in the summer, are the hard seed-bearing structures of some kinds of grasses usually found only in states west of the Mississippi River. Their sharp pointy tips can get stuck into the fur, pads, ears, and even noses of your beloved canine. It’s important to check these places on your dog, if you are not able to remove them the best thing is to take your pet to your vet to have them taken out before an infection could occur.
For more pictures and information visit: http://www.cccgdr.com/resources/foxtails.htm

Jean Owen, CEO and Owner/Director of Agility Programs, K9 Campus joins The Doggie Chronicles to talk about their competitive dog training school. They specialize in competitions but also offer a very popular dog day care program that includes basic training. Jean admits that in most cases they don’t train dogs but focus on training their people. She has been training dogs and horses for over 20 years and several of her canines have been featured on The Letterman Show, Animal Planet, Good Morning America and more.

Jean discusses tips on how to determine whether your dog is suited for competitive agility training. Even if early attempts for training do not produce immediate results, continued support can increase your dog’s confidence and over time they may surprise you. Jean shares her experiences with dogs who succeed because of the relationship it builds in allowing them to please their owners. K9 Campus also offers a “Doggie Boot Camp” which is designed for more difficult or aggressive pets that helps them better listen and become more disciplined in and around the home. Their courses include behavior and progress reports they share with the owners to get the best most personalized results.
For more information on their programs visit: http://www.thek9campus.com

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