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National Dog Day, Isn’t that Everyday?

August 26, 2015 by info@3QuartersToday.com

August 26th is National Dog Day and like all other “fun” and “unique” social media holidays Twitter and Facebook is a buzz with the hashtag #NationalDogDay and I am no exception. Who doesn’t love their dogs? Unique Heart pattern on a brindle boxer

Our pets give us unconditional love, they don’t argue back and there is nothing like puppy kisses on your neck and ears to make you giggle and smile. Try it sometime, it works. I’ve had puppies at my house for the past two months and I don’t think I could of gotten through the post accident stress without them.

Mental and Psychological Benefit to Owning Pets

Benefits of Owning a Dog

My dear dog Leah, a brindle Boxer, she is a sweetieIt’s scientifically proven that stroking a dog lowers your heart rate and blood pressure. People with depression also benefit strongly from having a dog in their life. Pet’s reduce stress and anxiety and beyond companionship can actually can raise levels of serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin, three chemicals in your brain that help you to feel calmer and more relaxed.

Walking your dog in the neighborhood acts as an icebreaker to social interaction with others, and encourages physical activity. Many a single male or female has used a dog as an excuse to strike up a conversation with the opposite sex. I know one particular bachelor who keeps “doggy treats” in his pocket just for this occasion.

Dogs in My Life

I have had dogs in my life ever since I was born. My first was a poodle puppy named Suzette. She was just a few months old when I was born. We grew up together and she died when I was fifteen. Broke me and my Mom’s heart and she never got another dog, instead, cats took their place.

During college, I had a puppy for a short while and soon realized that an unstable, ever moving lifestyle of a young twenty-something was not the life for a dog. My cat was much more adaptable and acceptable to apartment and house rental dwelling.

Dogs and cats can live together in peace and love each other as friends
Our Nana dog and her best f

The next dog was Nana, a part Corgi, part mutt and she literally was a “Nana dog” who laid on the blanket with my daughter when she was an infant, took care of orphaned barn kittens and grew up with my daughter, much like I did with Suzette. Again, when Nana died it broke her heart.

Our Jack Russell dog loves playing in the snow
Brody in the Snow

By this time I also had Brody, you might have read of his escapades here, he’s eleven now and our second dog Leah (the Boxer) keeps him young. He’s a Jack Russell who LOVES the snow and LOVES chasing invisible frogs in his wading pool.

My Beautiful Brindle Boxer, "Leah"
My Beautiful Brindle Boxer, “Leah”

Our last dog is a brindle Boxer named Leah, she just recently had puppies, more on that later, and now that I have owned a Boxer I will always have a Boxer in my life. She has spoiled us, she really has, and in a good way. Many Boxers are very excitable and full of energy and bounce and jump, Leah does not, she is very gentle and yes, typical of a Boxer she wiggles, a lot! But she doesn’t jump and she doesn’t really bark, she does talk though, and snore, and fart. More on that later too.

Love Me Love my Boxer

Tell Me About the Dog in Your Life

So tell me about the dog in your life, or the most memorable dog that left an impact. How has your pet changed your life, and why will you always have a four legged canine in your house?

Devoted: 38 Extraordinary Tales of Love, Loyalty, and Life With DogsA Dog’s PurposeDog Love – An Unbreakable Bond: Inspirational Stories of Devotion, Loyalty and CourageHow Dogs Love Us: A Neuroscientist and His Adopted Dog Decode the Canine Brain

Celebrating National Dog Day

It’s National Dog Day!

Take a gander at the gallery above of photos taken during the 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York for your National Dog Day fix! And gaze upon the adorableness that’s flooding social media as folks are sharing snaps of their beloved best …

For National Dog Day, Meet a Hero Dog From 1928

In honor of National Dog Day—celebrated on Aug. 26–allow us to look back at the the first nonhuman to be a TIME cover subject: a basset hound puppy who was a born show dog with champion parents. But the story, which was prompted by the 1928 …

Bellybutton the Diving Dog Wants You to Celebrate National Dog Day

On National Dog Day, those who cherish their slobbering, four-legged friends take a moment to offer their companions an extra chin rub. Those who lack a puppy of their own can resort to the next best option: the treasure trove of dog photos that is the …

PHOTOS | Celebrate National Dog Day! | Fox 59

(Aug. 26, 2015) – Wednesday marks National Dog Day and we want to see pictures of your furry friends! The event was founded in 2004 to raise awareness of dogs in need of homes and the love and loyalty they bring to our …

Time To Pamper Your Pup, It’s National Dog Day! « CBS …

We might spoil our pets everyday but August 26th is one day to really let loose — it’s National Dog Day!

Filed Under: Dogs In My Life Tagged With: animals, Boxer, Brody, dogs, jack russell, memories, national dog day, pets

Squeaky Dog Toy Passes the Jack Russell Test

March 1, 2015 by info@3QuartersToday.com

Indestructible Squeaky Dog Toy Test Continues

It’s been a week 3 years (update) since we bought the PetSafe dog toy and the verdict is in! It is truly an indestructible dog toy and it squeaks! It can not be destroyed. My Jack Russell, Brody, has given it over over a week of intense heavy chewing and biting. He has almost driven himself insane and he can’t tear it apart. If you don’t believe me watch the video below. (Update: 3 years later, the toy survives)

Brody is what you call a super-chewer in the dog world. He may be only twenty pounds but he has jaws of steel and a biting grip worthy of a dog twice his size. Don’t worry, shortly after I made this video I did get Leah her own Booya toy also.

Toughest Squeaky Dog Toy Ever

The Busy Buddy line of dog toys are tough, in fact, the toughest I’ve ever tried and I have tried almost every dog toy from Tuffy toys, to Kongs and Kyjens. The Nylabones last, but don’t squeak. Brody is bored unless a toy makes noise.

The goal, find a fun, tough, indestructible squeaky toy to last more than a day.

Jack Russell Destroying a Dog Toy

My goal became an obsession. I canvased pet store aisles, even the grocery store and hardware stores searching for the toughest dog toy available.

Squeaky tennis balls he shredded and I found tiny bits all over the living room floor. The squeaker dog mats with multiple squeakers lasted longer. Plush dog toys rip easy.

My terrier is a little terror, he is orally motivated and very tenacious. Food and noise get his attention. This Booya Squeaker toy gets his attention and keeps it. In fact, there are now two so all the dogs can play and squeak to their heart’s delight.

As you can see in the video, Leah the Boxer didn’t have a chance the first couple of days. Another plus is I can put dog treats, cookies and their food inside the Booya for an added bonus. This has kept both dogs engaged and entertained the whole afternoon.

Where to Find the Indestructible Squeaky Dog Toys

The verdict is in, the toughest dog toys are made by PetSafe and this one is my favorite by far. Stay tuned for continuing updates as the months go by to see how it stands up over time. It is one tough dog toy.

Busy Buddy Squeak N Treat Booya Dog Toy (SM, Med, & Large)

More Tough Dog Toys for Aggressive Chewers

PetSafe makes the best dog toys for chewers but, I’m a little biased.  Kong, Tuffy and Nylabone make some good ones too.

PetSafe Busy Buddy Barnacle Dog Toy, LargePetSafe Busy Buddy Barnacle Dog Toy, LargePetsafe Rip 'N Tug Octopus Dog Toy, Medium/LargePetsafe Rip ‘N Tug Octopus Dog Toy, Medium/LargeKONG Wubba Dog Toy, Extra Large, Colors VaryKONG Wubba Dog Toy, Extra Large, Colors VaryTuffy Ocean Creature Small OctopusTuffy Ocean Creature Small OctopusTough Chew Ball for Dogs, ATESSON Rotatable Tooth Cleaning Toy Non-Toxic Rubber Bite Resistant, 3Tough Chew Ball for Dogs, ATESSON Rotatable Tooth Cleaning Toy Non-Toxic Rubber Bite Resistant, 3Tuffy Ultimate Gear Ring Red PawTuffy Ultimate Gear Ring Red PawNylabone Dura Chew Souper Bacon Flavored Double Action Bone Dog Chew ToyNylabone Dura Chew Souper Bacon Flavored Double Action Bone Dog Chew ToyKONG Fire Hose Friends Cuddly Squeak Crinkle Sound Dog Interactive Toy, LargeKONG Fire Hose Friends Cuddly Squeak Crinkle Sound Dog Interactive Toy, Large

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What are the Toughest Dog Toys in Your House?

Tell me what tough dog toy survives the best in your house of dogs that chew. Do you have a basket of dog toy skins like I do?

 

 

Filed Under: Dogs In My Life Tagged With: animals, dog toys, dogs, jack russell, pet product review, pets, Product Review, tough dog toy

Finally Found an Indestructible Squeaky Dog Toy!

February 22, 2015 by info@3QuartersToday.com

chew toys for aggressive chewersPetSafe Squeak N Treat Booya

I am so excited! For more than ten years I have been trying to find indestructible squeaky toys for my dog Brody, a Jack Russell terrier.

Seriously, there is a basket of defluffed dog toys sitting in my living room as evidene. He can tear apart hundreds of dollars of squeaky plush dog toys within minutes.

There are remnants of  dog toy fluff under the couch right now.  If the toy contains a squeaker it will get destroyed.

Pet companies sent boxes of samples for testing. No luck. Some were canvas dog toys made of fire hydrant material.  Brody is more persistent than a tiger with his squeaky toys. Don’t believe the tiger test.

Most tough dog toys designed for strong chewers normally don’t have squeakers. So unless I could put food inside he soon lost interest.

Chew Toys for Agressive Chewers

The best dog toy I have ever found, up to this point, is the Busy Buddy bone, which I bought shortly after I brought Brody home (he was a rescue). BUT, it doesn’t squeak.

Even after ten years of chewing and being left in the backyard the Busy Buddy survives.  It takes hundreds of hours of abuse and survives.

Squeaky Dog Toys for Aggressive Chewers

I always wanted Petsafe Pet Products to release a squeaky dog toy with this material and they HAVE!!

Indestructible Dog Toy Search for large breed dogs
Indestructible Dog Toy Search

My husband and I went to Bass Pro Shop, and displayed on an end cap at the front of the store were PetSafe dog toys.

Look what I found!  The first treat dispensing dog toy that squeaks.

Brody has been chewing on it for six hours (update 2 years) and it barely is scratched!

My Jack Russell is a  small to medium dog but I get him larger toys so it was the large sized Booya toy for him.

On the scale of chew intensity Brody is extreme and can easily squeeze the rubber to make it squeak. He is a little bit obsessed with it and I don’t expect the behavior to change.

chew toys for aggressive chewersI’m going to have to get two or three they are that good. My Boxer just has to wait her turn, or begs me to take it away from Brody.

The rubber is infused with a vanilla scent, much like the bacon infused Nylabone he loves.

Here is the VIDEO of Brody chewing on his Booya dog toy. This dog toy is amazing and puts all the others to shame.

I have filled it a couple times with treats for Leah (the Boxer) because although she is bigger. She doesn’t have the “chew and destroy” drive of the terrier. With full confidence I can say this is an indestructible squeaky toy for dogs of all kinds of dogs.

Where to find an Indestructible Squeaky Toy

If your faJack Russell Destroying a Dog Toyvorite pet store (or Bass ProShop) doesn’t carry the Busy Buddy Booya the head on over Amazon, they have everything. Premier-Pet Products has a whole line of indestructible dog toys, they are also the makers of the Gentle Leader dog harness that stopped Brody from pulling on his leash.

PetSafe Dog Toys

Hands down PetSafe dog toys are the best dogs toys for chewers! 

Busy Buddy Squeak N Treat Booya Dog Toy LargePetSafe Busy Buddy Waggle Dog Toy, Medium/LargePetSafe Busy Buddy Barnacle Dog Toy, LargePetSafe Busy Buddy Chuckle Dog Toy, Medium/LargePetSafe Busy Buddy Gnawbrush Dog Toy, Large

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What are the best dog toys for chewers survive your persistent canine? 

Filed Under: Dogs In My Life Tagged With: animals, dog toy review, dog toys, dogs, indestructible squeaky toys, jack russell, pet products, pet toys, pets, Product Review, shopping

My Boxer, No Longer a Puppy

September 24, 2012 by info@3QuartersToday.com

My dog Leah, is no longer a puppy as she officially turned a year old in August. She has gained that regal Boxer look, and she is still very sweet. Thinks she’s a lap dog and owns the couch, I don’t even know why I own a couch for us to sit on, my husband and I sit on the lazy boys and the two dogs take the couch.

Unlike Brody, my Jack Russell, Leah doesn’t chew and destroy her squeaky toys, nor does she jump on people or bark like crazy when the doorbell rings. Leah babies her stuffed animals and loves them. Maybe it’s the difference between the sexes as she is a female (bitch) and Brody is a male. Or maybe it’s just Brodys’ terrier nature of a hunter.

Purebred Boxer
My Princess “Leah”

If you’re wondering, she was not named after the Star Wars character, Princess Lei, but after a boxer, we knew named Princess, and a derivation of my Leo, my Dad’s name who loved Boxers.

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Filed Under: Dogs In My Life Tagged With: animals, Boxer, Brody, dog, dogs, family, jack russell, Leah, pets

Introducing Leah the Boxer

May 3, 2012 by info@3QuartersToday.com

Leah, a Brindle Boxer

Introducing the newest member of our family, Leah a brindle Boxer. She’s now eight months old and I’m a little late in posting her pictures,but here’s a snapshot of her life so far.

She’s a sweet little girl, smart as a tack, and  extremely gentle. Only heard her bark twice, she learned to walk on a loose lead in just a few days and that in itself takes some getting used to as my Jack Russel, Brody is like a freight train at the end of the leash.

Speaking of Brody he took to her right away and is extremely tolerant. At first I thought he was picking on her. Nope the other way around. Leah used Brody’s hind legs as teething toys. Literally, as Brody would walk or run by Leah would take the opportunity to grab at his hocks. Most of the time my ferocious Jack Russell would roll over and let her continue to chew, all the while “growling and complaining.” He really does love her.

At one time Leah could easily walk under Brody’s stomach, now it’s the other way around. She’s almost done growing, at least in height, but based on her food intact she has a lot of filling out to do before she’s mature.

Filed Under: Dogs In My Life Tagged With: Boxer, Breeds, Brody, dog, Jack Russel, jack russell, Leah, pets

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