Monthly Archives: May 2011

Important announcement!

We hope spring finds you refreshed and ready to enjoy some time outdoors. Must Love Dogs NW has several events coming up the next few months that are new to the community, some of which will be in the great … Continue reading

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Important Facts!

95% of aggression in dogs is learned behavior. Puppy socialization with littermates is critical, especially within the first 8 weeks of life. Children are three times more likely to be bitten by a dog than adults. Dog fighting is a … Continue reading

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Dog Bite Prevention Tips for Parents, Kids and Dog Owners

Tips for parents and dog owners to help keep kids safe: The 3 Most Important Things to Teach Your Kids Dogs Don’t like Hugs and Kisses – Teach your kids not to hug or kiss a dog on the face.  … Continue reading

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Royal Pooch

Not only did the Royal Family just accept the beautiful Catherine Middleton into the Family as the Duchess of Cambridge but there is now a new royal dog, Otto, an adorable black Cocker Spaniel. Otto first hit the spotlight big … Continue reading

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Good Dog Blocks

Don’t forget to build your “Good dog” blocks.  Go to www.IamaGoodDog.com, click on the block you want to put your pooch’s picture in. Follow the steps to add your dog’s information and photo. Don’t forget to list Must Love Dogs … Continue reading

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Must Love Gabby!

If you are into curling up in a blanket, with hot chocolate, and a good movie or a nice nap on a lazy afternoon, have we got the girl for you! Gabby is an exceptionally sweet and easy going girl. … Continue reading

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The Art of Racing in the Rain

The Art of Racinging the Rain by Garth Stein is a true delight for all dog lovers out there. This heartfelt story is told through the eyes of Enzo, a yellow lab-terrier mix, who reflects upon his life with the … Continue reading

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Be A Tree

A new found friend of ours-Doggone Safe, in Ontario Canada, is promoting an International Dog Bite Challenge. The challenge is to educate 50,000 children about staying safe around dogs during bite prevention week, May 15th-21st. The program is called “Be … Continue reading

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Breed 101: American Bulldog

History: Decedents of Mastiff breeds, Bulldogs were once used in Britain for protecting cattle, guarding property, hunting, and for sport. When “Bull Baiting,” which is where the name “bulldog” came from, was made illegal in 1835 most of the bulldogs … Continue reading

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