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Wednesday, April 9th, 2014

Tips from the Trainer from Family K9

Q. Can my dog be a therapy dog? A. Therapy work can truly be a rewarding and special experience that allows you and your dog to work as a team. If you feel that you would like to volunteer your time to visit people who may benefit from pet therapy, then the first step is

Thursday, April 3rd, 2014

Book Excerpt: Kessen’s Kronikles

from Chapter 18, Agility Rocks: Now, it was my turn. As my dad and I approached the starting point, I had already decided what persona would rule this course. I was going to be Kessen, the record...

Thursday, March 27th, 2014

Local Business Spotlight: Bed & Bones Dog Sitting

Business Name: Bed and Bones Dog Sitting Business Proprietor: Laura Radosta Location: Serving Naperville and surrounding communities Contact: 630-362-0349 BedAndBonesDogSitting.com FB at Bed and Bones Dog Sitting Mission Statement: In addition to being bonded and insured, Bed...

Wednesday, March 26th, 2014

Moxie’s Story: The Puppy Lemon Law

by Jayme McKellop One day, a woman named Emily was on her lunch break when she walked by a cute pet store on Chicago’s near north side. She fell in love with a tiny puppy that had...

Wednesday, March 12th, 2014

Shelter Spotlight: Livingston County Humane Society

Are you searching for a new four-legged family member? Please consider one of these great dogs! Tippy is a neutered male five-year-old Chihuahua mix. He doesn’t care for young children, but he is definitely a ladies’ man....

Thursday, March 6th, 2014

Rehab. Exercise. Swim. Play!

By Mark Smith & Jennifer Flynn Jennifer Flynn and her black German Shepherd Taboo spent years providing assistance in the wake of disasters. They were on the National FEMA team, the Illinois Terrorism Task Force and the...

Monday, March 3rd, 2014

Local Business Spotlight: Go Dog Go

Business Name: Go Dog Go Business Proprietor: Katherine Manola Location: 100 South Main Street Oswego, IL 60543 Contact: 630-551-3647 www.go-dog-store.com facebook.com/godogstore Mission Statement: Go Dog Go is not a pet store; we are a store for Would...

Wednesday, February 19th, 2014

Going Green Brings Good Things

By Kerry Ryan Air pollution, water pollution, ozone depletion, global climate change… now more than ever, our environment is at risk and it’s up to us to protect it. Going green and embracing earth-friendly practices can help...

Wednesday, February 12th, 2014

Cover Dog Profile: Mason

When John and Kathy Hodur attended a Wright-Wray Rescue adoption event several years ago, a puppy full of play and kisses captured their hearts. They couldn’t help but fall in love with his exuberant personality and the...

Thursday, January 30th, 2014

Tips from the Trainer: Animal Intuitions

Q: I’m having my first baby. How do I make the transition easier on my dog? A: I welcomed my first baby into my yellow lab’s house on September 10th, 2013, and now that I have a...