Author: YoCanine

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If you’ve ever seen a picture of a Bergamasco Shepherd, you may have mistaken it for a mop — or Bob Marley’s head. It’s one of the lesser-known dog breeds, but also one of the most distinguishable. Origins of the Bergamasco Shepherd As the name suggests, the Bergamasco Shepherd is said by some to have originated in Bergamo, which is in the Italian Alps. Back then, this breed was mainly used to herd sheep and was incredibly skilled at it. However, historians agree that the Bergamasco Shepherd actually originated from Asia and were eventually brought into Europe.…

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Hello again humans. I’m back for my second edition of dog with a blog. As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve just finished school and self-graduated. I’m moving on into the “real world” as they say. Real world my ass. In the real world, I would be able to find a job. I would not be discriminated against because I’m a Chihuahua, because I’m a little chubbier or because I’m a dog. Yet, I feel like that’s what’s happening. I’ve been spending the better part of my days on job boards, searching for…

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Chillin’ With A Cold One 1111119898809809809778776777777777777777777777777777777777111 We’re not sure what this beer “Slurm” is, but we’re sure it’s great! This cool doggy is chilling in his shades with his vacation shirt and sipping on a nice cold one.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB1PYChgfec Sometimes you’re just too tired to take your dog for a walk. The solution? Get your monkey to take him. If you don’t have a monkey, it’s worth the investment. As you see in the video above, they are quite talented caretakers and know how to handle a little pup. Hey, maybe they can even train your dog! No more expensive obedience training classes or failed attempts at learning new tricks — We bet a monkey can take care of that too! 🙂

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Eric McCormack (Will and Grace) and a group of celebrities are joining Cruelty Free International in urging the U.S and Canadian governments to protect stray and shelter dogs being used in experiments. “Shelter dogs should be adopted into loving homes not used in cruel experiments. That’s why I support the Cruelty Free International global dog campaign,” says McCormack. Seth Gilliam (The Walking Dead), Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba), Danny Trejo (Breaking Bad) and international superstar violinist Vanessa-Mae will bring this pressing issue to governments and educational bodies worldwide. In the U.S. and Canada, stray dogs and dogs in shelters are…

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Owning a dog is expensive and you probably don’t want to spend another $20 on a dog toy that will only be ripped up hours later. It’s likely that you have some common items lying around the house that you can make a dog toy out of. Be creative! Look for items that can store treats, items that make noise or items that give your dog a bit of a challenge. More DIY Dog Toys #1 Sock Kong Don’t have a Kong? No problem! Make one out of a clean sock, some of your dog’s favourite treats and a…

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