Best of DogBoston
DogBoston’s Best of 2007 Results
The results are tallied in our 2nd Annual Best of DogBoston awards. We took in about 500 votes to capture a reasonable sample size and truly take the pulse on what people think about local dog services and places. We will followup interesting findings with more detailed stories down the road. Think we missed the mark completely? Leave a reply - bark up!
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Ask Jo's Training Tips and Advice
Top Ten Dog Training Books»
Ever want to know what pro dog trainers read? How about knowing the best of what they read? Here is the cream of the crop, what’s on every GOOD professional trainer’s bookshelf, from our friend Jo Jacques!
Dog Breeds
Behind the Breed: Pug»
A Pug is a toy dog breed with a wrinkly face and medium-small body. Pug puppies are often called puglets. The word “pug” may have come from the Old English pugg, which was an affectionate term for a playful little devil or monkey. Country of origin: China. The breed is often summarized as multum in parvo (”much in little”), describing the Pug’s great personality and small size…
Dog Health
How to Remove a Tick»
Winter is almost over. With the thawing comes the greening of the landscape which happens shortly after what us Bostonians call our beloved “mud phase”. And with the greening of the landscape comes ticks. This article is about how to remove ticks properly if you get one on yourself or your furry friends.
Local Dog Community
Getting a Dog License in Boston»
Make sure you get your dog licensed in 2008 if you haven’t done it already. Here are some quick facts on who needs a license, where to get one, and how much they cost. In general, ALL dogs aged six months and older are required to be vaccinated and licensed. You need to renew your license every year…
Dog People
Interview with Erin Rinaldi (DogParty)»
“Once I decided that I wanted to walk dogs it seemed like no time before I began walking my very first dog and her name was Sophie. We spent hours together! I had so much fun and decided I would walk one or two more dogs.”
