Reprinted with permission by Mailey McLaughlin, M.Ed. If you are like most dog owners, your house is littered with any number of dog toys. But you can’t figure out why, with so many toys of his own, Fido doesn’t really seem interested in them. It is because they have very little value to him. In [...]

Reprinted with permission from the ASPCA 2005 Worried that your dog gets bored when you’re not around? Or are you looking to spice up interactive playtime with your pet? There are many toys available at pet supply stores that can safely fill the needs of you and your pet. Here are some tips to consider [...]

Every year, toys are selected as representative of those being offered on the market. These toys are then tested by Acme Canine daycare dogs in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value. Then in September Acme Canine invites Central Ohio dog owners to rate each toy, awarding Three Stars, Two Stars, One [...]

Yellow Lab to work with victim services team By Emily Jackson, Vancouvar Sun Delta police department’s latest canine recruit is more likely to lick than growl. The two-year-old male yellow Lab, the first police therapy dog in Canada, started six weeks of on-the-job training Monday, said Delta police spokeswoman Sgt. Sharlene Brooks. Adding a dog [...]

By Jenna Stregowski, RVT, About.com Obesity in Dogs: Canine Weight Management and Obesity Prevention By Jenna Stregowski, RVT, About.com Guide Canine obesity is one of the fastest growing health problems seen in dogs today. As with people, obesity can lead to a variety of diseases, disorders and other complications in dogs. In a 2008 study, [...]

by Jennifer Viegas/ Discovery News If a dog’s eyes appear to be riveted to you and your sandwich the next time you try to enjoy lunch, consider the clever, strategical intent of your rapt viewer. That’s because new research has just demonstrated dogs quietly sneak food when we’re not looking, waiting for the perfect opportunity [...]

by Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger, www.traveldogbooks.com Why is Fluffy fat? She gets a diet dog food and two nice walks every day. You might have to check with your vet about a possible medical cause, but first make sure that everybody in the family is on board with your dog’s meal plan. Somebody could [...]

by Lori Verni When the lazy days of summer begin to come to an end, many people’s schedules undergo big changes. While temperatures may still be a little bit summery, many people’s schedules will not. For many teachers, students and parents, the beginning of the school year brings about a big change in schedule. Instead [...]

During the dog days of summer, water fun is a popular relief from the intense heat and humidity. There’s nothing more refreshing and fun for humans and dogs alike than a splash in the water when temperatures soar. A cool dip in the swimming pool under a hot summer sun is definitely one of life’s [...]

Laura Pakis of Acme Canine and Mark Weilbacher of Acme Hotdog & Sausage Company share the same name, but they didn’t know each other.  They also share more than a name; they share a philosophy and ideal of how to run their businesses.  And they also share a common interest in dogs, just not the [...]

Acme’s Hotdog Eating and Hot Dog! Contest is First in Columbus! Acme Hotdog & Sausage Company has announced the first Columbus Hotdog Eating and Hot Dog! Contest on Sunday, August 7 from 11am until 12:30pm at the Columbus Baptist Church at 5075 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Beginning a new Columbus summer tradition, the Acme Hotdog [...]

Come! Sit! Stay! for the Acme Canine and Acme Hotdog and Sausage Company’s first Hot Diggity Dogs! Event on Wednesday, July 28 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm for fun and good eats for the entire family. The event will be held on the patio at Acme Hotdog & Sausage Company, located at 4989 Cleveland Avenue in [...]

from www.paw-rescue.org Humane societies and shelters typically take in more stray animals during the Fourth of July holiday because many pets are scared off by fireworks. Below are some tips to help pets cope with outdoor noises. Holiday fireworks and other fanfare are often frightful experiences for dogs. The loud noises can hurt their sensitive [...]

First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs. This annual event asks pet lovers to celebrate the humane-canine bond and promote pet adoption by encouraging their employers to support TYDTWDay [...]

Backyard versions of six popular canine games. Cathy M. Rosenthal/ dogchannel You throw the ball over and over again, and your dog happily retrieves it. But wouldn’t it be more fun to play with your dog in ways that bring out his special talents? Borrowing a few ideas from canine sports, use these tips to [...]

Thinking about getting away for a vacation? What’s stopping you? Ah, you don’t want to kennel your dog but taking your dog along is such a hassle! Why not consider a vacation spot created with you dog in mind? Head out to a dog camp. Pet owners have an increasing desire to vacation with the [...]

Matt Twombly has been involved in Dog Agility since 2005 and has over 2 years of instruction, training and competition experience.  Matt became interested in Agility after noticing his adopted Aussie-Golden Mix Sasha excelled in learning the obstacles during obedience class.  Now 3 years later Sasha is on her way to achieving her CPE Agility [...]

by Brittany Babb, OSU Intern Socialization is the process of developing relationships with other living beings, people, animals and objects.  Through exposure we become comfortable in certain situations, with certain customs and with certain sights, smells and sounds.  Our puppies can become comfortable and confident in any situation with all types of people and with [...]

from the AVMA Did you know that … -4.7 million people in this country are bitten by dogs every year -children are by far the most common victims -800,000 Americans receive medical attention for dog bites each year -children are far more likely to be severely injured; approximately 400,000 receive medial attention every year -most [...]

Woofie’s Birthday Fun Walk was created to raise awareness to responsible dog ownership. It has become an annual event, with clients and friends coming from all across Ohio to volunteer, participate, and help celebrate Woofie, the Demo Dog’s birthday while helping a cause. Why is responsible dog ownership such an important issue?   Among companion animals, [...]