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 [...]

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 [...]

ACME CANINE SUMMER AGILITY WORKSHOP August 14th 10:00AM – Noon Attend with your dog $70 (includes agility leash) OR register as an observer $20 This workshop will utilize lecture,  demonstration, and practical exercises with workshop participants. This workshop is an introduction to the fun sport of Agility for both the owner and his dog.  Agility [...]

How much serious thought have you given to dog fitness? If you’re like many dog enthusiasts, you may believe that your dog is doing just fine managing things for himself, but the fact is that many dogs could benefit from a little active fitness management on the part of their caretakers. Just like their human [...]

by Allison Takeda When it comes to getting active, you may be better off investing in a dog than a gym membership. Researchers in Great Britain recently surveyed 5000 people and found that those with dogs exercised up to six hours more a week than those who worked out at a gym or on their [...]