Microsoft’s New Fetch! App Is a Hit With Dog Lovers

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Microsoft technology has found another way to entertain us. Their latest iPhone app, Fetch! uses image recognition to tell you what kind of dog you have. Simply choose a photo from your personal photo library or snap a fresh one from your phone. Fetch! takes a look at the photo you choose and compares it with its library of information, that evaluates its appearance. What about if your dog is a mutt? In that case, Fetch! makes its best guess, showing you a percentage of its closest match. After you are told what breed of dog you have, the app outlines specific character and personality traits that are commonly found… Read More Continue Reading

Dog Exercise Equipment

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Is Fido looking a little pudgy around the middle? Whether your dog is overweight or not, all dogs need exercise. However, with the cold days of winter upon us, many pet owners find it challenging to make sure their pet is getting all of the exercise they need. Dogs that aren’t getting enough exercise can become bored and destructive as a result. Dogs that need more exercise may be unhappy and unhealthy. If this sounds like your pet, getting some dog exercise equipment for your canine friend may be just what the vet ordered. Exercise Balls It turns out that exercise balls aren’t just for yoga and pilates lovers. Your… Read More Continue Reading

Choosing the Perfect Dog Bed

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There is no better time than the winter to cuddle up in a cozy bed, and our dogs enjoy it too. Because dogs spend so much time sleeping, having a warm bed for your dog is an important detail to take care of. Even if you share your bed with your dog, there will be times when you would prefer not to. When it comes to dog beds, there are options that are similar to those offered for people. With so many types of dog beds on the market, it may be hard for you to decide which is best for your Princess. How can you be sure to choose… Read More Continue Reading

Natural Balance Dog Food Review

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Natural Balance dog food was introduced to the market in 1989. Animal activist (and actor) Dick Van Patten is the founder of Natural Balance.  He developed the product as a means to provide a holistic food option to the commonly-found low quality foods that were present at the time. The motto, “Truly the Food for a Lifetime” emphasizes the company’s healthy and natural reputation. Is Natural Balance dog food the right food for your dog? Let’s find out. Origin Natural Balance dog food is a privately owned company.  Diamond Pet Foods manufactures Natural Balance Dog Food. Diamond Pet Foods is not known to value the quality of the ingredients they… Read More Continue Reading

Dog Backpacks

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When you are walking your dog regularly, adding a backpack to the scenario is a great way to change things up a bit. A backpack is one of the simplest and powerful ways to make his walk more efficient and challenging. Backpacks are great because they make your dog feel useful. It gives them a task to do as they walk next to you. Backpacks also help to redirect the focus of your dog’s attention. Your dog may become less likely to chase after squirrels or other distractions as he has a job to do. If you have a small dog, you can put an empty backpack on them. For… Read More Continue Reading

Sportdog 100 Acre system. SDF-100A Review

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There is one feature that stands out the most about the SportDOG® SDF-100A. It has the ability to contain more land than any other electric dog fence system, at 100 acres. This makes it a perfect choice for large rural properties. It also comes with double the amount of wire than any of the other dog fences do. If your dog is large to very large, the SportDOG® fence is a great choice. Although the collar is rather big and bulky, this isn’t really a problem for larger dogs. A great thing about the SportDOG® collar is that it is completely waterproof. This is particularly important if you have water… Read More Continue Reading

PetSafe Yardmax PIG00-11115 Review

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PetSafe YardMax PIG00-11115 is a rechargeable underground electric dog fence. It is a top pick for in-ground dog fencing. This is considered to be the first do it yourself dog fence that can utilize for “infinite zone technology”. This kind of technology that is paired with the rechargeable and compact receiver collar is simply great for this system. Its helpful features such as the pet barrier compatibility and collar fit test consider this to be the top most system. The namesake and the main benefit of this system is its space maximizing feature. Most of the dog fence transfers the signal out in the radius around its perimeter wire. In YardMax, the… Read More Continue Reading

PetSafe PIF-300 Wireless Dog Fence Review

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PetSafe Wireless PIF-300 Review So you are thinking about a wireless dog fence? With no digging and no wires to bury, it’s no wonder. All you need to do is plug in the transmitter and set the size of the containment circle and you are good to go. When it comes to wireless dog fences, there aren’t an abundance of options on the market. The PetSafe® PIF-300 is one of them. Let’s take a look at how it measures up. The first consideration to make when it comes to wireless dog fences is how reliable the signal is. The good news is that the PIF-300 does offer a stable, reliable… Read More Continue Reading

PetSafe Stubborn Dog System PIG00-10777 Review

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Some dogs are unphased by the correction strength offered by other electric dog fence collars. Many guardian breeds are not as sensitive to pain like the smaller and gentler breeds are. This system is designed for large to very large dogs, weighing a minimum of 50 pounds. It works well on persistent breeds like Pit Bulls and German Shepherds. If this sounds like your dog, then the PetSafe® Stubborn Dog System is what you need. This is because its correction levels are three times as strong as other systems.  Compatibility of the Stubborn Dog fence with other collars is a plus. With the Stubborn Dog fence, you are able… Read More Continue Reading

PetSafe PIF00-12917 Stay and Play Wireless Dog Fence Review

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If you have your sights set on a wireless dog fence, there are only a few options available, and the PetSafe® Stay + Play is one of them. Let’s see how this model measures up to the rest. To begin with, unlike some other systems, the Stay + Play dog fence can accommodate an unlimited number of dogs. Some wireless dog fences only allow 2 dogs. This makes it a viable solution for homes that have many dogs. Another benefit of the PetSafe® Stay + Play is that its collar is rechargeable. This is a big plus, as you won’t have to worry about keeping stocked up on expensive proprietary… Read More Continue Reading