DogBoston’s Dog Blog

Ohmidog! has a great article about churches who allow dogs to join the services.
In the Boston area, a church is Weymouth is called out for having dog-friendly service:
And about 20 to 50 dogs typically show up for the “Woof and Worship” service at 5 p.m. every Sunday at Pilgrim Congregational Church in the Boston […]

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Great article in this weeks globe on the change in society over the years from one with dogs outside to a society with dogs in the living room.
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/03/29/the_family_dog/

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This was sent to me today.  Thought it was interesting enough to share:
I am a Bostonian (Meridian St. E. Boston), currently living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with my 4 month old GSD, Banjo.

In Cambodia we have starving street dogs everywhere and they all bite!  Banjo and I go to doggie breakfast every Saturday with ex-pats […]

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Image by Adam Foster | Codefor via Flickr
Reading the Globe awhile back, I came upon this article which talks about how city life can be damaging to your health and attitude.  It comes complete with references to some historical figures that abandoned the city and details the results of a study that tested two subjects:  […]

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People these days are looking for more meaning out of life in general. There’s a huge movement going around which is articulated in websites like Slow Planet which stresses certain aspects of life – food, relationships, living, gift giving, even technology – should be done at a much slower and thoughtful pace.
The same goes […]

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We’ve worked hard–now it’s our time to be heard (and seen) on behalf of dogs and cats. Please make every effort to attend and bring other animal lovers: Those opposing our bill will be there!
 
Thursday, June 5, 11 to 1
Room A-1
State House
 
Let me know if you plan to attend.
 
Meanwhile–and after the hearing too–please continue to […]

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Michele has posted a nice video of Somerville Dog Owners who got together to march in the Somerville Memorial Day Parade.
http://www.somdog.org/

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Thanks to Judy for sending this in!
http://home.comcast.net/~singingman7777/CleverDog.htm

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Who:  BAYPATH HUMANE SOCIETY of Hopkinton, Massachusetts
What:  Our 8th Annual ‘BARK IN THE PARK’ DOG WALK FUNDRAISER
1 or 3-mile walk routes through glorious Hopkinton State Park!  Vendors, drawings, a children’s scavenger hunt, Baypath Alumni Parade, delicious food on the grill/snacks/drinks, and much more!
When:  SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST, 2008 — 10AM-2PM
Where:  HOPKINTON STATE PARK — SPLIT ROCK […]

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Ever think activism was for hippies and young college kids with nothing better to do?
Well get over it.  If you oppose Pet Rentals as I do, then you might consider taking a few minutes out of your day to send an email or make a phone call.
Kathy Sabina an animal control officer in Auburn, had […]

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Betsy, the border collie on the front of the latest National Geographic Magazine, has a vocabulary of more than 300 words, knows 15 people by name, and can retrieve objects seen in photographs.
Link to article here.

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When I get email from Michele Biscoe of the Somerville Dog Owners Group, I know something major is going on. And it usually has to do with fighting for the rights of dog owners like you and me. (By the way: Boston Dog Owners Group meeting this Monday)
She informed me that in April, a […]

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FOXBORO - A Land Court judge in Boston issued an order Thursday temporarily ending the operation of a privately run dog park on town land at Cocasset River Park.
In the first step of a suit brought Monday by 17 park foes, Judge Keith Long ordered the immediate removal of all dog park signs and required […]

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Nice news for a great organization.  It is my shelter of choice for charitable giving and I would recommend any company or organization to help them out as well. They tend to do an amazing amount with the resources they are given.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston has received a $3 million grant from The […]

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The question is - will you be there?
Monday, February 25th – 7:00pm
Hill Tavern, 228 Cambridge St.
Beacon Hill
Agenda:
· Dog recreation space (DRS) application for Boston Common
· Neighborhood “Poop Patrol” campaign
· Community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of group
· Boston Common dog-poop clean-up day
· Update on Phillips St. Park
Reference

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Form and Function
As a “little tiny business owner” I often struggle with balancing form and function. As you may have noticed, the new site is located at care.dogboston.com and looks and performs the way I want it to… all professional looking and such.
(tangent - the fastest way to get to dogboston is to go […]

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Well, in that one scene with the Jack Russell Terrier and the Chihuahua and the Alaskan Malamute… I expected the Malamute to law a paw on the Jack for his constant harassment.  Come on, buddy - push your weigh around :)  The bowl cam shots were also cool…  but besides that, I couldn’t sit there […]

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I will be watching two Bowl games tomorrow.  My beloved Patriots and … the Puppy Bowl IV on Animal Planet. So I will be booked from 3 to 9pm watching Bowl games… 3-6pm (Puppy Bowl) and then 6pm to about 9pm (Pats vs NY Giants).
My prediction:  The puppies win!! (and the Pats will win too, […]

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Hello! The February 2008 Edition of DogBoston is here!
Highlights include:

Best of DogBoston 2007 Results! http://care.dogboston.com/dogbostons-best-of-2007-results/
From Pharmaceutical Sales to Walking Dogs? http://care.dogboston.com/from-pharmaceutical-sales-to-wags-4-walks/
An Interview with Dog Walker Vicki Lonergan (Pembroke Paws) http://care.dogboston.com/vicki-lonergan-of-pembroke-paws/
Position Statement on Punishment-based training methods by AVSAB http://care.dogboston.com/avsab-say-no-to-punishment-based-approach/
Behind the Breed: The BullDog http://care.dogboston.com/behind-the-breed-bulldog/

Ask Jo Articles […]

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