A recent survey of the frequency and types of orthopedic conditions and injuries experienced by dogs competing in agility. The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association conducted a new Intenet-based survey of active agility dogs. Agility has continued over the last few years to be one of…
October 20, 2021
Do Dogs Really Watch TV?
Have you ever seen your dog watching TV and wondered if they enjoy it? According to a report from an Australian Veterinary Journal, 35% of pet owners leave the TV or radio on while they are away during the day. But so many keep asking the question, 'can…
October 16, 2021
Week’s Canine Social Media Review – Oct #2
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieUK9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will show you some of the best stories this week.…
October 14, 2021
Halloween Dangers for your Dog
As Halloween approaches, the scariest thing may be what your dog eats! Most dog parents know that chocolate is dangerous to pets. What many may not know, however, is that many foods, candies and common products contain xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that has a very low…
October 12, 2021
Can dogs can ‘catch’ their ‘owners’ emotions?
Recent studies show how canines pick up chemical and physiological cues from people that allow our moods to become "contagious." Dog-owners often feel that their pooches are good at picking up on their emotions. This isn’t their imaginations. New studies show how behavioral and chemical cues from humans…
October 9, 2021
Week’s Canine Social Media Review – Oct #1
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on Doggie U on Long Island New York. We hijack the DU Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related social media. How many dog owners/family take funny or amazing pics of our favorite…
October 6, 2021
Dog Friendly Places to Visit on Long Island, NY
It’s Spring, time to enjoy the warmer weather with your dog. Here are some of the dog friendly places to visit. Most places that are dog friendly, specify ‘well-behaved and leashed.’ Many offer outdoor spaces but some allow both outdoor and indoor canine guests and a few even offer…
October 1, 2021
October Is National Pet Wellness Month
Celebrate National Pet Wellness Month in October. This month offers us a reminder and opportunity to review our dog’s health, wellness, happiness and overall safety. It is also a great time to think about our canine “family member(s)” in the context of the world that we have provided for…
September 28, 2021
Does Your Dog Have a Sense of Humor?
People often ask if dogs have a sense of humor. Some dog owners say “yes”, and some insist “no way”. Theories suggest that, if playfulness defines a sense of humor, then dogs certainly get the idea of what is funny. Charles Darwin looked for similarities in emotions between animals…
September 28, 2021
Blog – All About Dogs
Welcome to the DoggieU K9 Blog - All About Dogs. There are so many things about our canine friends and family that keep us very busy. Here we will highlight a few, learn a few things and share a few things. Stay tuned, much more to come. …