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DIY: Open Air Dog House

openairdoghouseI like this idea of a DIY dog shelter with shade and lots of ventilation. Great for the summer.  It’s just meant as a cool spot, not as year round shelter.  (I think most dogs, if not all, should be indoor dogs anyway.)

I do think it needs a little more structural engineering though, since it has weak joints and no cross bracing.  If I’m going to the trouble to build something, I want it to last.  So I recommend beefing up our own version.  Here are some ways you can do that:

Some people think the open air dog house should have a floor, but as the writer of the tutorial says, dogs will most likely prefer to dig a hole to lie in the cool dirt.  I know Saffron would!

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New York Housing Authority Bans Dog Breeds

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The NYCHA is banning 27 dog breeds and any dog over 25 lbs from public housing. That’s a lot of dogs to exclude.  Residents who already have dogs that would fall under the ban, can keep them if they register them by May 1st using this form.

The ASPCA opposes the policy and any breed ban or extreme ban on weight.

Here’s the list of breeds .

Akita Inu
Alangu Mastiff
Alano Español
American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Argentine Dogo
Bedington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Bull and Terrier
Bull Terrier
Bully Kutta
Cane Corso
Dogue de Bordeaux
Dogo Sardesco
English Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Gull Dong
Gull Terr
Irish Staffordshire Bull
Korea Jindo Dog
Lottatore Brindisino
Neapolitan Mastiff
Perro de Presa Canario (Canary dog)
Perro de Presa Mallorquin (Ca de Bou)
Shar Pei
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Tosa Inu

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Dog Walking Jacket

dogwalkingjacketLet’s Go Design has a jacket just for walking your dog called the K-Rosco. Cool idea!

It’s a 4 in 1 jacket that works for all seasons:

  1. Full jacket with removable fleece liner
  2. Water proof shell with adjustable hood that folds into collar
  3. Vest
  4. Fleece jacket

I like that it has:

  • lots of pockets, including one with a grommet hole for dispensing bags for scooping poop, so you’ll always have what ever you might need on your walk
  • a retractable key chain
  • a leash for a belt—handy if you’re one of those people who finds lost dogs
  • carabiners attached to the leash belt for hands-free walking
  • lots of reflective piping for safety
  • a back mesh pocket for a water bottle

It’s not available in Men’s sizes yet, but will be soon.

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The Obama’s New Dog

bofirstdogThe First Family has their new dog.  They’re getting a Portuguese Water Dog puppy that Sasha and Malia have already named Bo (his registered name is Amigo’s New Hope).  Bo was returned to his breeder because he and the other dogs didn’t get along in his first home.

Some people who work in animal rescue are disappointed the Obamas didn’t get their new dog from a shelter or rescue organization.  Others are upset they got a pure bred dog.  I think ultimately families need to research and give it a lot of thought and do what’s best for their own family.   In this instance, the Obamas wanted to ensure the new dog didn’t cause allergy problems for Malia, which might lead to the dog needed yet another home.

Breeders and fans of Portuguese Water Dogs are worried that the attention given the First Family’s new dog will lead to over-breeding by puppy mills trying to cash in on a fad. Rescue groups are worried people will buy Portuguese Water Dogs who aren’t prepared for their energy and needs.  Happily, Bo has a headstart on fitting into his new family.  He’s already had a month’s worth of training.

If you want to learn more about Portuguese Water Dogs, check out the PWD Club of America.

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