Paring pounds with help from pudgy pooches | UTICAD.com >>>

The newest buzz on the street is this: if you want to lose weight, get a dog!

Both dog and caregiver benefit from long walks and romps through the park. And having a dog increases a person’s chance of getting out and exercising.

Research shows that in the same way people acquire a gym buddy for motivational purposes, adopting a dog will help them keep to an exercise program that includes walking.

Results from one study showed that a participant lost 20 pounds over a period of six months simply by walking her dog six days each week. Her eight-year old canine walking partner lost 5 pounds!

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From $19.99 | Petmate Portable Dog Home >>>

This exclusive Petmate Portable Dog Home will be Fido’s home away from home while on the road during family excursions or while staying at dog sitter’s house when family goes out of town.

Heavy-duty polyester with PVC backing for water resistance; 4-sided ventilation for adequate air flow. Has floor pad, and screen mesh front door with heavy duty nylon zipper. Door rolls up and secures with Velcro when not needed. Portable pet home has sewn-in stake loops, comes with ground stake kit for added stability. Portable, for indoor or outdoor use; folds to less than 2: thick for storage.

Comes in mini to X-large sizes; prices start at $19.99.

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$89.99 | Ultra-Lite Pet Stairs >>>

Attractive, neat, and compact – patent pending Ultra-Lite Pet Stairs is the perfect solution for older or smaller dogs, and for cats who need help reaching intermediate heights. Pets come and go as they please; regular use saves wear-and-tear on pets’ joints, helps avoid possible injury.

Unique patent-pending sloping tread design; Measures 24”L X 16”W X 19”H. Portable, lightweight; supports over 250 lbs. Durable indoor/outdoor carpet and high-density polyethylene is easy to clean; use soap and water. Attractive design and neutral colors blends with almost any room décor. Use with couches, chairs, beds, cars.

One Year warranty.

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ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH | And the winners are. . .picture-perfect pets >>>

A heartwarming piece complete with adorable photos. Ones sure to touch your heart. The Humane Society of Missouri recently held their 7th annual Online Pet Photo Contest amid cheers, barks, squeaks, purrs, and chirps from enthusiastic participants.

See top photos, read about those destined for fame; the top 3 winning pictures in each category will be displayed in the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park during Bark in the Park. The Bark in the Park Goes Doggywood preview party at Throop Park will also feature the photos. Read the full story >>>

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$24.99 | Awning Striped Barrel-Shaped Dog Tote >>>

This new Awning Striped Barrel-Shaped Dog Tote by Companion Road® will prove indispensable when traveling, or out and about with small breed dogs. Keeps them at your side, safely and comfortably!

Dog tote sports colorful awning-style stripes. Features zippered ends with mesh inserts at each end and along one side for adequate air ventilation. Exterior pockets for sunglasses and treats, plus a small attached change purse. Interior collar clasp and plush interior pad attached with Velcro for easy removal and cleaning.

Over-the-shoulder or hand-carry style. Exterior 100% cotton; interior 100% polyester. Hand wash.

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Pick a peck of pubbles | Tennessean.com >>>

The puggle has arrived and he’s “shaking things up.”  Just ask Jake Gyllenhaal. His new hybrid pooch, a cross between a pug and a beagle, is catching the attention of dog owners around the world.

Attractive and intelligent, with a sparkling personality, puggles are the newest in a line of “designer dogs” that includes cockapoos and schnoodles.

They are already a hit in at least one pet shop in Nashville that can’t keep up with the demand. Likeable traits from two popular breeds can now be found in one “new breed:” puggles doesn’t have the short respiratory tract of the pug and are smaller than beagles, making them a more likely candidate for apartment life.

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$84.99 | One-Touch Indoor Pet Gate >>>

This One-Touch Indoor Pet Gate is both functional for keeping your pet confined to a safe area and attractive, to enhance interior décor.

A sturdy, high-quality pet gate with the rich look of mahogany, and pressure mounts with rubber stoppers that won’t damage walls.  Best yet, construction of pet gate lets you to pass through quickly and easily, without removing the whole assembly.

Innovative design; gate door can swing open in either direction, latched gate handle adds security.  Adjusts to fit openings from 28” to 36” and at 32 ½” tall (nearly 35” tall with handle added), keeps even large pets confined.   

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