by Gayle Cook Owning a dog makes older people fitter and healthier, according to new research from the University of St Andrews. The research, published in the journal Preventative Medicine, found that dog owners over the age of 65 act 10 years younger than their biological age. The study, led by Dr Zhiqiang Feng also found that […]
OptiGen will be offering our Summer Discount Days for online entries starting August 2nd through the 17th. Entries need to be made during that time using the code SPLASH14 for the maximum discount of 25%. Clients will have up to 30 days from the date of their online request to get samples to OptiGen for […]
As host hotel for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania is getting ready for another successful year of hosting the all canine hopefuls taking part in the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The World’s Most ‘Pup-ular’ Hotel will once again be offering over-the-top treatment and is expecting this year to be better […]
Check out the following Take The Lead events at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows: July 18th – 20th: Take The Lead booth, giant raffle and silent auction July 20th: Wine and cheese reception at 3 PM
By David Moye Chew on this: A woman in Richland, Washington, is on a 30-day mission to eat nothing but pet food. Dorothy Hunter embarked on the bizarre diet June 19 while stocking shelves at her business, Paws Natural Pet Emporium. “I didn’t have time to go get a snack, so I grabbed a bag of treats […]
Thank you Susan Thibodeaux for sharing these endearing photos from the Jupiter-Tequesta Dog Show last weekend. Susan was moved to take photos after watching Marcelo Veras spend time with an elderly spectator. The spectator had asked to pet his Afghan Hound, Nero, after exiting the ring. Susan noted that some handlers may have been too […]
Thanks to Kristi Judisch for sharing a photo of a very touching moment at the Duluth Kennel Club dog show this weekend. While attending the shows in Duluth, Colton Johnson and Swagger spent time with Cory, a local Golden Retriever exhibitor’s son with special needs. Later in the weekend, Colton presented Cory with Swagger’s Best […]
by Debbie Gisonni I’ve been around dogs since my childhood and have always loved being in the company of our four-legged friends. When I told my husband I wanted a dog, he wasn’t too thrilled with the idea at first. I was traveling a lot for work at the time, and he knew he’d have […]
Summer is here, and to some of the 83 million dogs owned in the United States (according to APPA’s 2013/2014 National Pet Owners Survey), it’s the best time of year. From camping must-haves to items that keep pets safe and cooled down in the summer heat, APPA is pleased to share the following products, manufactured […]
Take The Lead is holding a raffle for a unique wall hanging that displays various dog show ribbons, created by Kathy Rodriquez. To assemble the wall hanging, Kathy used over one hundred pounds of dog show ribbons. Interestingly, ribbons from every state were used to create the wall hanging. Take The Lead is offering raffle […]
