Happy Friday!!!  It’s been a wonderful week of above average temperature and made walking dogs really awesome!!! 

A family in New York decided to foster Grace, a black mix breed before the holidays.  The family had fostered about 100 dogs with the Akron Canine Rescued Angels but had no idea how special Grace was when she ended up saving their family home. 

Did you know that pumpkin works as a certain enzyme magic on stomach irritation for dogs?  Marilyn of simmer til done, had a black lab that was having stomach issues and was eating paper towels, 6 bagels and their bag and up all night because of it.  So she started mixing pumpkin into her food and sure enough she stopped eating shrubs and tissues!  Check out her great recipe for Pumpkin Dog Biscuits that she says still does the trick on her dog’s stomach. 

6 dog will make history this year at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Feb 13th-14th.  Westminster will be debuting the Entlebucher Mountain Dog,
Finnish Lapphund, American English Coonhound, Cesky Terrier, Mexican Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican hairless) and Eowyn, a Norwegian Lundehund. 

Who doesn’t love babies and dogs?  Especially a Bernese mountain dog kissing a baby!  This is such an adorable video; it will definitely put a smile on your face!

 

Have a great weekend!!

Nash!!

• Breed:  Lab/Cattle Dog Mix (with a few extras)
• Age:  18 months
• Where we live:  Lincoln Park
• Joys in Life:  Playing in the snow, chasing squirrels, running on Lincoln Park’s running trails, chasing the neighbors Shih Tzu around my building and cooling off in the lake when it’s hot out.
• Cruisin’ Canines Walker:  Tim
• Walking Buddies:  Tim enjoys him all to himself!

Check out dog sled racing during Snow Days Chicago at Navy Pier’s Gateway Park Saturday January 28th-Monday January 30th.  The free festival includes snow sculpting competitions, dog sledding competitions, snowboard rail jam, kids’ activities and live entertainment.  You can take your dog with you to Snow Days Chicago but they are not permitted inside of Navy Pier.

Dogs will be strutting their stuff at Fashion Week in New York next month!  Pooches will be showing off the new line of New Yorkie pet apparel to benefit Angel on a Leash an organization that creates therapy dog programs for hospitals and institutions. 

Homemade Chicken Jerky Treats!  Very simple and easy in the oven or food dehydrator without all of the added preservatives! 

 Top 5 Most Expensive Dogs Breeds.  Does your dog make the list?

No dog lover can resist the Travelers Insurance commericals featuring Chopper, the rescue dog turned pooch celeb.

Get out and enjoy the snow this weekend with your dog!

Walking your dog in Chicago during the winter can be really hard on dogs and humans!

Here are a few tips on how to keep your dog warm and what to look for if you think your dog has hypothermia:  http://bit.ly/eLtf3W

Do you ever wonder how dog’s feet do not freeze when they are outside in the snow and ice?  The pads on their feet contain fatty tissue which doesn’t freeze easily.  To find out more, check out this article and the study published in the journal Veterinary Dermatology:  http://huff.to/wEpDp1

Have you ever considered that cranking up the indoor heat in your home could cause potential health risks in your pets?  Electric blankets and fireside snoozing could cause thermal skin burns:  http://bit.ly/AeXgGt

Always remember to wipe or clean off your dog’s paws after walking on sidewalks with salt and deicers.  They can irritate their paws and can lead to possible toxicity if ingested.  Here are some other helpful tips for winter paw care:  http://bit.ly/AAggSH

How do you keep your dog warm and safe during the winter?  We would love to hear any suggestions or products that you use to pass along to everyone!

Stay warm!!!

Woman spends $50,000.00 to clone her cute pooch, Trouble.  You have to watch the clip to see the bedspread she made with him on it!   http://bit.ly/zH4PpK

There is good news for every wonderful person who foster’s pets,  it’s tax deductible!!  Here are some helpful tips to ensure you get credited for your expenses:  http://bit.ly/x7wj1J

Dog Treat of the Week:  Bacon & Cheddar Treats!  Who doesn’t love bacon!!!   http://bit.ly/9llyeY

One of our favorite videos of all time, Denver getting busted for getting into cat treats:  http://bit.ly/zCsocd

Have a wonderful weekend!

It’s Thursday; do you know what your plans are for this weekend?  Do you enjoy drinking adult beverages and hanging out with your dog?  If you don’t want to be house bound this weekend why not check out some of Chicago’s finest Dog Friendly Bars. 

There are a few rules put in place by the City of Chicago available at cityofchicago.org when taking your dog to a bar: 

• Dogs may only be permitted in areas that are outside and accessible from the street.
• Dogs are not permitted to be in, or travel through, any indoor portion of the retail food establishment or in any area where food is prepared, with the exemption of service animals.
• Dogs must be kept on leashes at all times.
• Dogs must bear a rabies vaccination tag or other proof of a rabies vaccination.
•  Tables and chairs at which patrons with dogs are seated shall be cleaned and sanitized between seating of patrons.
• Dogs may not be provided any food except for water.
• Employees may not have contact with a dog.

This is probably not acceptable in some bars:

Here are just a few: 

The Corner in Bucktown:  http://bit.ly/zZ30YX

The Four Treys in Roscoe Village:  http://www.fourtreys.com/

Cody’s Public House in Lakeview:  http://bit.ly/zXTc3k   Cody is a Bloodhound!

 If you know of any great dog friendly bars, let us know!!  Enjoy the snow with your dogs!!

Bella and Maggie!!

Maggie

• Breed:  Bernese Mountain Dog
• Age:  8 1/2yrs
• Where we live:  Bucktown 
• Joys in Life:   The beach, the park, Wisconsin, eating things I shouldn’t be (kitchen mitts, magazines, underwear, socks, toilet paper, mulch and wood shavings),  insisting on dictating where to go for walks and barking. 
• Cruisin’ Canines Walker:  Jaime
• Walking Buddies:  Jaime likes to enjoy us all to herself

Bella

• Breed:  Bernese Mountain Dog
• Age:  6 1/2yrs
• Where we live:  Bucktown
• Joys in Life:   Eating more than my share of food, chasing squirrels, the park, the beach, getting overly exciting and foaming at the mouth when I see other dogs, lakes and being in the water.
• Cruisin’ Canines Walker:  Jaime
• Walking Buddies:  Jaime likes to enjoy us all to herself

 Clyde

• Breed:  Boston Terrier
• Age:  Will be 2 on April 1st (he is a fool!)
• Where we live:  River West/West Town/No one knows what to call
  our neighborhood
• Joys in Life:   His monkey doll, going to the Mary Bartleme dog
  park, cuddling, wearing cute puffy vests, seeing his dog friends, terrorizing
  puppies and other younger dogs.
• Cruisin’ Canines Walker:  Josh
• Walking Buddies:  Cooper

Hudgins and Charlotte

Hudgins

• Breed:  Black Lab
• Age:  8 yrs (9 in March)
• Where we live:  Lincoln Square
• Joys in Life:  Catching the Frisbee, swimming, boating and hiking 
• Cruisin’ Canines Walker:  Keith
• Walking Buddies:  Charlotte (his sister)

Charlotte

• Breed: Black Lab
• Age:  2 yrs (3 in March)
• Where we live:  Lincoln Square
• Joys in Life: Earning her nickname:  “Little Monster”, swimming in the lake, playing fetch, being around people and waiting for Keith at the door. 
• Cruisin’ Canines Walker:  Keith
• Walking Buddies:  Hudgins (her brother)

Lulu-Ceratops!

Congrats Lulu!  Hope you and Lexi enjoy your week free of walks!!

Honorable mention goes to:

Clyde the Velicaraptor

Thanks to everyone that participated and we hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween!