Monthly Archives: July 2012

Older Dogs Need Love, Too.

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Katie Woolsey

  In the animal welfare world, summer means only one thing: puppy and kitten season! This is the time of year when we see an influx of babies coming into our shelter. I have to admit that one of the … Continue reading →

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Understanding Pet Food Labels

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Betsy Gallagher

As pet parents, we understand the importance of good nutrition and try our best to choose a healthy balanced diet for our loved ones. We know that proper nutrition can have a positive impact throughout the life of our pets. … Continue reading →

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Calling All Dogs in San Diego!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Chad Gilbert

DogTV is on the search for two more dogs to star in up-coming DogTV programming and is hosting a casting call THIS Sunday, July 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at Mission Brewery in downtown San Diego. DogTV star hopefuls … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 19, 2012 by Ron Levi

Charlie Hi, This post is a slightly different one. This week, I lost my best friend of 12 years, my dear cat, Charlie. Due to his recent lack of appetite and energy, I had taken Charlie to the vet. We … Continue reading →

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And the winners are …

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Ron Levi

Hi Humans, After several weeks of great suspense, nerve wracking and endless curiosity, we are happy to announce the three winners of DOGTV’s “Star in The Making” competition. A quick reminder: hundreds of dogs arrived with their parents to the … Continue reading →

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Healthy, Happy and Hydrated

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Jt Clough

When most of us think of what we want out of life, not only for ourselves but our dogs as well, we think of happy and healthy. But, what about hydrated? Is it important enough to be listed right along … Continue reading →

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Ten Essentials to Help Beat the Summer Heat

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Rick Tamargo

The oppressive heat wave that has been gripping the nation the last couple of weeks, not only takes its toll us humans, but it also affects our fur-kids. With this in mind, we’ve decided to reach back into the Haute … Continue reading →

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And the Award Goes To …

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Chad Gilbert

The Alpha Dog Blog is pleased to announce that we have been nominated for DogTime’s 2012 Pet Blog Awards (the petties). We are one of four nominees in the “Best Dog Blog” category. This is something to bark about. Here … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July and your Four-Legged Friend

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Katie Woolsey

Fourth of July staples like barbecues, fireworks and gathering with family and friends are lots of fun for us, but each of them presents hazards for our dogs. Here are a few tips for making your pooch comfortable and safe … Continue reading →

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