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If you fancy being a record breaker, check this out:

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE BARKING TO BREAK A WORLD RECORD…BUT YOUR DOGS DO! 

Disney attempts the world's loudest bark to mark the release of Bolt on Blu-ray and DVD

Dog owners across the country are being urged to “bolt” down to London 's Finsbury Park next Monday, 15 June, to help set a new Guinness World record for the loudest bark in history.

Don't miss this tomorrow:

Pet Size Matters: How to tell if your pet is in peak condition

Log onto our interactive Web TV show to discover easy steps to keep your pet healthy

 
Show date: 11 th June
Show time: 12:00pm
 

Scooping the poop is one of my least favourite aspects of dog ownership. Here's news of how to make the chore a little easier:

ThePet.net & Poopod celebrate a Decade of Poop!

‘Pick it, Pod it, Bin it' helps Keep Britain Tidy - and Healthy.  

I was not aware that dogs could suffer from hay fever. Our Bichon, Star does have sneezing fit from time to time, but it's not pollen related. Having said that dogs do get allergies, which I suppose is what hay fever is. If you need help with your dog's hay fever this press release might interest you:

Yumega prevents Hayfever in dogs

Dogs are just as susceptible to hay fever as humans, but many dog owners do not recognise the signs of a seasonal allergy in their pets.

Friends of ours have a pet lamb. He was an orphan, and they fancied having a pet sheep, so it worked out well for them both. He's called Shadow and he's very tame, to the point where quite dog-like he enjoys a fuss! Also dog-like he goes for a walk an a lead. He doesn't wear a collar, he has a harness, but it didn't stop Buddy and Star mistaking him for a fellow canine.

They were both very eager to get to him, although Shadow was not as eager to get to them. He was happy to have them nearby, but he had no desire to come nose to nose with either of them. Buddy was

A headline in the newspaper really surprised me recently - Murder probe... over dog found dumped in its owners' pool. Really? Murder inquiry over a dog?

If you've followed this blog you may remember an appeal I wrote about to help get a Newfoundland dog called Bilbo reinstated to his work as a lifeguard on a Cornwall beach. You can read the full blog post here. The good news is that the Government have responded to the petition that was raised to support poor Bilbo.

This is the Government's response which can be seen in full here:

World Animal Day is 4th October. It may seem a long way off now, but it'll be here before you know it. So plan ahead and consider how you could be part of the celebration. Here's an email I had on the subject:

SHOW THE ANIMALS YOU CARE - BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL

Dear Friends

Latest news from CAPS:

Handbags Are a Dog's Best Friend

Luna Boston Hosts a Pet Fête to the Benefit Companion Animal Protection Society

(Boston, MA) -   Tails are sure to wag on Friday, June 12th as Luna Boston hosts “Doggies + Bags,” a special benefit party for the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS).

Last night Buddy and I were first to arrive at the training class, and were sitting there patiently,minding our own business, when a chocolate Labrador burst through the door, and barrelled over to say hello. I always think that being so sturdily built, it's as well that Labs are such a thoroughly friendly breed, but I reckon one at full tilt could still do you some damage! So the chocolate Lab reached us, and hurled himself over onto his back, at which point Buddy approached to check him out with a thorough sniffing.