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Introducing Ben and Roxy - Dog's Best Friend's Dogs of the Month - May and June

Ben and Roxy are two of our dearest Friends.
They are quite a duo with personalities that couldn't
be more different from one another.

Roxy, ever the sweet gal, loves to lounge and cuddle in her Mom's
nice, warm bed. Her lovely white fur, blending in with the white down
comforter, camouflaging her from the rest of the world.
When we arrive to visit, she gracefully greets us,
waiting for soft pets and kisses.
Her tenderness melts our hearts.

Playful Ben, wiggles his way down the stairs, happy to
share his plush toy with us as we leash him up for his
outdoor adventure. The whole world is magnificent to Ben.
He relishes every smell he can take in and lets the world know,
"Ben was here."

These two rascals are such great gifts to us. We've enjoyed the years
that we've spent with them and look forward to many, many more.

Congratulations, Ben and Roxy,
you're our Dogs of the Month for May and June.

We love you, Friends!

Dogs Need Seatbelts Too

Jazzy Sits Nicely In Her Seatbelt

Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of death of our canine companions. It is extremely dangerous for dogs to run free in cars. If you slam on the brakes, the dog can go through the windshield, or become a fast moving torpedo and slam right into you, injuring both of you.

Thankfully, there are several styles of Seatbelt on the market today that
will help keep your dog safe, while enjoying a fun ride in his movable den.

Here are a few tips to help acclimate your dog to her new Seatbelt:

• Use treats and praise. We want them to associate the seatbelts with something very positive. As you’re strapping them into the seatbelt, feed them treats with your free hand and tell them how great they are being. Praise, praise, praise!
  

• Start young. Pups are less likely to object if they're belted from the get-go.

• Take short trips. Start out small with short trips to fun places. Slowly build up to longer and longer trips as they become more adjusted to their seatbelt.

• Have fun. Dogs will learn to dislike restraints if every trip ends at the vet, so take him to a park or other places they love to go. If you are going for a vet trip or another place your dog may not enjoy, stop at a fun pet store or park on your way home to give your dog that positive association with riding in the car (in his seatbelt).
  

We Recommend:

Four Paws makes a nice, sturdy, padded harness/seatbelt that
keeps your dog safe, secure and comfy.

*The Premier Sure-Fit Harness and Control Strap is comfortable and secure.
Will ensure your dog ultimate safety.

Enjoy your car trips with your pups, but always be safe. If you
have to wear a seatbelt, why shouldn't they?

*Available at Dog's Best Friend ~ The Store

Introducing Steamboat - Dog's Best Friend's Dog of the Month - April

Introducing Steamboat...

Steamboat entered our lives six years ago when we had the pleasure of fostering him for the Golden Retriever Club of Greater LA Rescue.

Toby and Steamy were the best of friends, but Steamboat was looking for a special family of his own.

He found his forever home in the Puglisi pack. With little brother, Joe, to wrestle with and love, Steamboat was in heaven. Then, just a little while later he got a another two-legged brother, Johnm giving him one more playmate. He thought that was cool!

Steamy is full of life and incredibly sweet. It’s impossible to look at
him without smiling.

This guy exudes Happy!

We love you, Steamboat and are thankful to have you in our lives!

Dog's Best Friend's Book of the Month - April

Dog's Best Friend's Book of the Month ~ April...

Animals Make Us Human by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson,
authors of the New York Times Bestseller (and DBF favorite), Animals
in Translation.

Available on Amazon. Enjoy...