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Chris Zink – Canine Athlete Demographics Survey‏


Permission to cross post is granted. —————————– Chris Zink shared the following link and had this to say about it: To all my friends with canine athletes: I have designed an anonymous survey to help people learn more about the needs of canine athletes. It seems hard to believe to those of us who are … Continue reading

UNSAFE Product Alert – LIXIT “Agility Fun” Flyball Box


There is a product for sale in the Salem, OR location of Petco that is being marketed as Agility Fun Flyball. Model # FB-1 with UPC 076711010089. There are reports that Petcos in the vicinity of Jacksonville, FL may also be marketing this item.  It is in my opinion that this product should in no … Continue reading

Hot Weather Flyball Safety


We all know that we should not keep a dog in a hot car with the windows rolled up, right? …but, on the way to the racing lanes, do you allow your dog to walk across the hot pavement? Are you aware that asphalt surfaces can reach 140*F? The “License to Chill” Flyball Tournament held … Continue reading

States Turn Focus to Pets in Fight Against Distracted Driving


Re-blogged from ABC News: First, it was pedestrians distracted by their cell phones and other gadgets. Now, New Jersey is taking a hard look at drivers who travel with their pets unrestrained. Under a new law, police and officers with the state’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals could fine a driver $250 … Continue reading

Only a Few Days Left to Donate to Pet Cancer Awareness‏ Through Blue Buffalo


Our goal was $1,000,000 and as of right now we’ve raised over $1,300,000! We can’t thank you enough for your generosity during Pet Cancer Awareness Month. If you haven’t already made a donation there’s still a few days left to do so — remember every dollar helps in the fight against pet cancer. Let’s keep … Continue reading

Blue Buffalo Raising Funds for Pet Cancer Research


So far we’ve raised over $600,000 during Pet Cancer Awareness Month, but we still have a way to go to reach our $1,000,000 goal! Thanks so much to everyone who has already made a donation in the fight against pet cancer. If you haven’t made a donation yet we just wanted to send a quick … Continue reading

“Coconut Classic” NCCF Fundraiser


Once again the Scallywags are rising to the challenge at the Coconut Classic of raising funds for NCCF (National Canine Cancer Foundation).  All of the proceeds from our efforts will go to NCCF to be presented to Fur Fun the weekend of the tournament. Some of you have already noticed the fun, awesome nail shields … Continue reading

Diamond Dry Dog Food Recall


BACKGROUND: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state and local officials to investigate a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Infantis infections. A total of 14 individuals infected with the outbreak strain have been reported from nine states. For complete details on the cases, go … Continue reading

Dog Talk Project – New Survey – Exploring Canine Heartworm


  New survey results and members’ dog photos are posted on the Dog Talk Project website http://www.dogtalkproject.com. Visit to read the latest statistics about dog behavior, training, nutrition, health and more! Members’ best dog photos are included on all pages! New This month: Dog-related Professions: Dog Talk currently includes the collective knowledge of more than … Continue reading

Dog Talk Project – New Survey “How would you describe your dog’s weight?”


A new Survey Lite is posted on the Dog Talk Project website http://www.dogtalkproject.com: “How would you describe your dog’s weight?” is taken from our basic survey “About Your Dog”. Dog Talk is interested in exploring the problem of overweight conditions in dogs for an upcoming survey. We are now polling owners to determine how often owners … Continue reading

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