http://darfinc.com/weblog Information for Dogs' and Cats' Families Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:06:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fergie died a few weeks ago. She was almost 16 1/2 years old. By the time we  euthanized her she was deaf and blind; she had an enlarged heart and was being treated for fluid around her lungs.  She weighed only 3 lbs -- down from her usual 5 1/2 ... http://darfinc.com/weblog/?p=229 Since reading  "State campaign targets dogs in grocery stores" on Monday, I've been contemplating a response.  I knew I'd have  one --  I'm one of the offenders.  I carry my Yorkie (enclosed in a purse) into grocery stores, restaurants, nail salons, hair salons, Nords, Macy's...well, you get the point.  Most ... http://darfinc.com/weblog/?p=187 We liked this list so much we got permission to post it from Drs. Fosters and Smith. (Darf  comments follow the list.) We have the right to be full members of your family. We thrive on social interaction, praise, and love. We have the right to stimulation. We need new games, new ... http://darfinc.com/weblog/?p=162 Don't get lost in the pile of dog training information on the internet. Go directly to Dog Star Daily. Start with the experts' biographies (these are the people who write for the blog) http://www.dogstardaily.com/bloggers. Peruse the postings and discussions. http://www.dogstardaily.com/blogs Voice your experience or opinion. Others will ... http://darfinc.com/weblog/?p=154 3 Dog Training Commands That You Should Teach Your Dog First This post was written by Nancy Richards (see website below). We are posting it because we cannot improve on it. Whether you are getting a new dog or beginning to work with an old dog, obedience training is a must! ... http://darfinc.com/weblog/?p=139 People visit WebMD to see if  their symptoms are serious.  You can do the same for your pet.  PetMD, the pet health authority, helps you determine the seriousness of your pet's symptoms. http://darfinc.com/weblog/?p=125 Pet Owners are Bringing their Dogs to the Office Read up on how businesses are allowing employees to bring their dog-kids to work on June 26. Read more: "Take Your Dog to Work Day: Pet Owners are Bringing their Dogs to the Office | Suite101.com" - http://dog-care.suite101.com/article.cfm/take_your_dog_to_work_day#ixzz0EwimpJjb&A http://darfinc.com/weblog/?p=119 Do you ever sneak your dog into restaurants?  Grocery stores?  Hotels? Well behaved small dogs who enjoy being in a "dog purse" are  easy to "sneak"  into places where dogs are not  ordinarily allowed. Before getting a dog purse,  KT and I were asked to leave restaurants and grocery stores.  Now, with ... http://darfinc.com/weblog/?p=110 Happy 21st  Birthday to dachshund Chanel  from [nearly] 16 year old Yorkie, Fergie. "I want to grow up to be just like Chanel," says Fergie. "Veterinarians say that the first year of a dog’s life is equivalent to 15 years of a human’s. The second year is equal to 10 human years. ... http://darfinc.com/weblog/?p=104 After you have figured out what your cat likes as a reward, lure him into a sit by raising a treat above his head backwards while saying "Sit!".  Reward him when he does it. Some cats will automatically sit.  If your cat doesn't sit, gently maneuver his bottom down while saying ... http://darfinc.com/weblog/?p=66