Comments for HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer http://houndsgood.com Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:09:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Dog Shampoo: The Good, The Bad, and The Stinky by Patrice http://houndsgood.com/2009/07/03/dog-shampoo-the-good-the-bad-and-the-stinky/#comment-28385 Patrice Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:20:25 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/07/03/dog-shampoo-the-good-the-bad-and-the-stinky/#comment-28385 Nice review of a dog shampoo. It is definitely a must for pet owners to choose the right shampoo for our dogs in order to avoid flakes or any form of allergies. Nice review of a dog shampoo. It is definitely a must for pet owners to choose the right shampoo for our dogs in order to avoid flakes or any form of allergies.

]]> Comment on Dog Shampoo: The Good, The Bad, and The Stinky by houndsgood http://houndsgood.com/2009/07/03/dog-shampoo-the-good-the-bad-and-the-stinky/#comment-28283 houndsgood Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:11:07 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/07/03/dog-shampoo-the-good-the-bad-and-the-stinky/#comment-28283 Does she get flakes or just get irritated? Just like hip dysplasia is a potential issue in german shepherds, sensitive skin is actually something that isn't rare in doxies. The ones most prone are those that have the isabella (blue) coloring, though it doesn't matter what color. It seems to not be as strong in mixes, but I have heard some have it too. I had a standard sized (red) dachshund growing up, and even though she had a thick, long coat, she looked like she had dandruff sometimes. I used to wash her with baby shampoo. In fact, I did her entire life but a couple of times I spot cleaned her with head and shoulders intense formula and that worked, but I was not comfortable with it all the time because it was awfully harsh and I worried about it all the time. Does she get flakes or just get irritated?

Just like hip dysplasia is a potential issue in german shepherds, sensitive skin is actually something that isn’t rare in doxies. The ones most prone are those that have the isabella (blue) coloring, though it doesn’t matter what color. It seems to not be as strong in mixes, but I have heard some have it too.

I had a standard sized (red) dachshund growing up, and even though she had a thick, long coat, she looked like she had dandruff sometimes. I used to wash her with baby shampoo. In fact, I did her entire life but a couple of times I spot cleaned her with head and shoulders intense formula and that worked, but I was not comfortable with it all the time because it was awfully harsh and I worried about it all the time.

]]> Comment on Dog Shampoo: The Good, The Bad, and The Stinky by Chris http://houndsgood.com/2009/07/03/dog-shampoo-the-good-the-bad-and-the-stinky/#comment-28251 Chris Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:54:31 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/07/03/dog-shampoo-the-good-the-bad-and-the-stinky/#comment-28251 My dog Abby has had sensitive skin for years. Rosie is a chihuahua/doxy mix and has a slight skin problem from time to time so I'm really careful about what I put on them too. this sounds like a wonderful mix - coconut oil especially is very good for the skin and I use it on my own skin. <em>Chris's last blog post..<a href='http://blog.ourdoglog.com/2009/07/safe-and-happy-4th-to-you-all.html' rel="nofollow">A safe and happy 4th to you all!</a></em> My dog Abby has had sensitive skin for years. Rosie is a chihuahua/doxy mix and has a slight skin problem from time to time so I’m really careful about what I put on them too. this sounds like a wonderful mix - coconut oil especially is very good for the skin and I use it on my own skin.

Chris’s last blog post..A safe and happy 4th to you all!

]]> Comment on Deter the Pests without Harming Pets by houndsgood http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/30/deter-the-pests-without-harming-pets/#comment-28057 houndsgood Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:12:37 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/30/deter-the-pests-without-harming-pets/#comment-28057 Yeah, it was pretty traumatic. I am not sure what stuck with me more...the actual bunnies or my mom's attitude about it. Sure, stuff happens, but doesn't mean that things can't be sad. I don't think it was the first time I had seen something like that. Yeah, it was pretty traumatic. I am not sure what stuck with me more…the actual bunnies or my mom’s attitude about it. Sure, stuff happens, but doesn’t mean that things can’t be sad. I don’t think it was the first time I had seen something like that.

]]> Comment on Deter the Pests without Harming Pets by Chris http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/30/deter-the-pests-without-harming-pets/#comment-27947 Chris Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:26 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/30/deter-the-pests-without-harming-pets/#comment-27947 A sad memory from your childhood I'm sure. I share your concern for pesticides and all the chemicals we and our pets are exposed to daily. Thanks for the video <em>Chris's last blog post..<a href='http://blog.ourdoglog.com/2009/06/non-chemical-flea-control-for-your-pets.html' rel="nofollow">Non-chemical flea control for your pets</a></em> A sad memory from your childhood I’m sure. I share your concern for pesticides and all the chemicals we and our pets are exposed to daily. Thanks for the video

Chris’s last blog post..Non-chemical flea control for your pets

]]> Comment on Dogs Should Not Shed Year Round by houndsgood http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/19/dogs-should-not-shed-year-round/#comment-27924 houndsgood Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:51:33 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/19/dogs-should-not-shed-year-round/#comment-27924 Thanks for stopping by, Mandy. Yeah, I think it does. I wish people would look past it, but the healthier the better! Good luck and let me know how it goes/who you gets adopted faster because of a prettier coat. Thanks for stopping by, Mandy. Yeah, I think it does. I wish people would look past it, but the healthier the better! Good luck and let me know how it goes/who you gets adopted faster because of a prettier coat.

]]> Comment on Dogs Should Not Shed Year Round by Mandy http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/19/dogs-should-not-shed-year-round/#comment-27923 Mandy Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:48:40 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/19/dogs-should-not-shed-year-round/#comment-27923 I'm definitely going to try this. We have dogs that come in that are in pretty bad shape. I think this would go a long way to getting them adopted. There are some dogs that are rescued that are very sweet, but their coats really make them look like "junkyard dogs" after being neglected or just being on their own. A healthy coat really makes people more attracted to inquiring about a dog after seeing their picture, and of course, in person, gets a lot of people coming up to see your foster dog at the park. I like when people don't have to ask "what's wrong with your dog." I’m definitely going to try this. We have dogs that come in that are in pretty bad shape. I think this would go a long way to getting them adopted. There are some dogs that are rescued that are very sweet, but their coats really make them look like “junkyard dogs” after being neglected or just being on their own. A healthy coat really makes people more attracted to inquiring about a dog after seeing their picture, and of course, in person, gets a lot of people coming up to see your foster dog at the park. I like when people don’t have to ask “what’s wrong with your dog.”

]]> Comment on Get PAID to see Brothers Doobie and Jonas (Sort Of) by Jonas Brothers http://houndsgood.com/2009/01/07/doobie-brothers-and-jonas-brothers-to-play-for-charity/#comment-27775 Jonas Brothers Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:36:01 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/01/07/doobie-brothers-and-jonas-brothers-to-play-for-charity/#comment-27775 Jonas Brothers are awesome. Jonas Brothers are awesome.

]]> Comment on The Incredible Journey by Anne http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27735 Anne Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:16:10 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27735 I am happy to do the Roanoke to Staunton leg. I sent Emily an e-mail. Please let me know asap if you still need me. Thanks. I am happy to do the Roanoke to Staunton leg. I sent Emily an e-mail. Please let me know asap if you still need me. Thanks.

]]> Comment on The Incredible Journey by Ellen Sweeney http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27655 Ellen Sweeney Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:52:14 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27655 Please let me know on transports I can normally help out. We are in Lawrenceville, Ga. Thanks Ellen Please let me know on transports I can normally help out. We are in Lawrenceville, Ga.
Thanks
Ellen

]]> Comment on The Incredible Journey by houndsgood http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27648 houndsgood Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:53:24 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27648 Guys, I will fill in the rest in a bit. It looks like this is a GO!!! backups are always appreciated and we are taking them - so don't hesitate to be asked to put on the list for the next ones in need. It is very rewarding to take a dog to safety. There is another one with a slightly different route coming up, contact me! Guys,
I will fill in the rest in a bit.

It looks like this is a GO!!!

backups are always appreciated and we are taking them - so don’t hesitate to be asked to put on the list for the next ones in need. It is very rewarding to take a dog to safety.

There is another one with a slightly different route coming up, contact me!

]]> Comment on The Incredible Journey by houndsgood http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27564 houndsgood Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:13:58 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27564 Thanks, I know you will be there in spirit! The transport has been modified. The dogs were able to secure an overnight with a driver who was taking a single dog on transport at the same time. A nice hound will join the trip for a couple stops, and then continue on. There are only TWO more legs left to go...we can do this! Thanks, I know you will be there in spirit!

The transport has been modified. The dogs were able to secure an overnight with a driver who was taking a single dog on transport at the same time. A nice hound will join the trip for a couple stops, and then continue on. There are only TWO more legs left to go…we can do this!

]]> Comment on The Incredible Journey by megscole64 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27471 megscole64 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:51:20 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27471 If I were in the area I'd be there. GOOD LUCK!!! <em>megscole64's last blog post..<a href='http://www.homezookeeper.com/there-are-no-adequate-words-to-express-my-rage/' rel="nofollow">There Are No Adequate Words to Express my Rage</a></em> If I were in the area I’d be there. GOOD LUCK!!!

megscole64’s last blog post..There Are No Adequate Words to Express my Rage

]]> Comment on The Incredible Journey by houndsgood http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27382 houndsgood Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:58:54 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27382 Hi Sherry, We are going to try our mightiest to get the dogs out this weekend. Next weekend will be much harder because it will be the 4th of July. I will definitely keep you posted, though. Hi Sherry,
We are going to try our mightiest to get the dogs out this weekend. Next weekend will be much harder because it will be the 4th of July. I will definitely keep you posted, though.

]]> Comment on The Incredible Journey by Sherry Pittman http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27359 Sherry Pittman Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:43:32 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27359 Hi, Are you definitely running the transport this Saturday, June 27th? I am out of town this weekend but would be happy to help any other time. I live in Greenville, SC and could go from Greenville to Charlotte to take 2 legs of the transport. Just let me know if something changes. Thanks. Sherry (sherrybp@yahoo.com) Hi, Are you definitely running the transport this Saturday, June 27th? I am out of town this weekend but would be happy to help any other time. I live in Greenville, SC and could go from Greenville to Charlotte to take 2 legs of the transport. Just let me know if something changes. Thanks. Sherry (sherrybp@yahoo.com)

]]> Comment on The Incredible Journey by houndsgood http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27298 houndsgood Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:50:46 +0000 http://houndsgood.com/2009/06/22/the-incredible-journey/#comment-27298 Thank you Virginia! I appreciate it. As long as people link back to this post so people can find the latest, I don't mind reposts at all on matters such as this. Let's get the word out! Thank you Virginia! I appreciate it. As long as people link back to this post so people can find the latest, I don’t mind reposts at all on matters such as this. Let’s get the word out!

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