June 2012
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Spotted in the Office
Waldo and Bailey hovering around the kids and their snacks. Smart dogs.
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The dogs of The Daily Show. Lucky dogs.
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Beast Friends: Widget
Five-year-old Widget, a westie, has been trotting around our office since he was a puppy.
Likes: Looking out windows, surveying his territory and making judgments.
Dislikes: Nuns, most children and other dogs of competing jauntiness.
Hangs out with: The other office old-timers, Bauer & Waldo
Like any typical small terrier, Widget believes he is actually a mastiff. He plays with the big dogs...
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Therapy dogs: Getting in touch with your inner...
One of the best things about dogs is their unconditional love and companionship. So what happens when you have a dog with extra love to share? They go into therapy, of course. (So many jokes, so little time.)
What makes a good therapy dog? According to Therapy Dogs International (TDI), a therapy dog is one with an outstanding temperament. A dog that wants to visit with people. A dog that loves...
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San Francisco tries to curb panhandling with...
When it comes to tackling San Francisco’s entrenched panhandling problem, City Hall has tried just about everything: laws banning aggressive panhandling and sitting on sidewalks, teams of service providers who attempt to get beggars off the streets, and an employment program to get them hired at nearby businesses.
But it’s never tried puppies - until now.
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Summer training tips
During the summer months, we’re more likely to spend time with our dogs outside. Our friends over at Sidewalk Dog have a great post on how to keep your pup on his best behavior while out and about. Check it out!
Dog Days: When you’re a pooch, school’s not out for the summer
Trainer Jane Fallander of St. Paul-based A Great Dog Now shares her tips to keep Lassie in line while you’re having fun in...
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Beast Friends: Bauer
Did we mention we have up to seven dogs in our office at pretty much any given time? Yep. Our Beast Friends spend their days running, playing, barking at delivery guys and having the occasional unmentionable accident on the conference room rug.
But it’s not all fun and games: one of the dogs’ most important responsibilities (ok…their only important responsibility) is testing our products. We give...
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myparentswereawesome:
Jerry
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