Dog-ing

Hey, we apologize for not updating our blog for so long.

Here we announce the results of the Dog Photo Contest (March 2009).

1st (Sharon Tan from Amberdawnsnowy) :





2nd (Joey Yip) :




3rd (Jean Siow from Sabrina-de-cutiepie) :



Winners are already notified by email. Please check your inbox.

More contest will be coming in future. Visit us : )

We have already receive tons of participants to our dog photo contest. Today is the deadline of submission, so please hurry up! By the way, we will announce the results within 2 weeks time. Please be patient. Thank you for participating.

Dog clothing is becoming more and more popular. This is partially due to the exposure some young Hollywood stars have gotten by taking their small dogs with them everywhere they go, and dressing their dogs in shirts and other clothing to gather attention.

People dress their dogs for all kinds of reasons. If you live in a climate where you experience long and harsh winters, you may choose to buy an outdoor coat for your dog to protect him from the elements. Dog coats are generally more accepted by the general population because they actually serve a purpose.

If you live in a climate that experiences heavy rainfalls, it may be a wise investment to purchase a raincoat for your four-legged friend. Many dogs hate going out in the rain and getting wet, so a raincoat is a practical choice.

Many people are disgusted by people who dress their dogs up as though the dog was a human. Some people even go so far that they put pajamas on their dogs at bedtime. Dog clothing shops are very popular in many major cities around the world and the dog clothing business is booming. The decision is up to each dog owner whether or not they choose to use dog clothing for their pet.

Own a dog?

Love taking photos of your dog?

Here at Dog-ing, we are starting a dog photo contest, to showcase your dog to our readers.


Dog Photo Contest



To enter the contest and win some money, you need to:

1. Write a short blog post about our contest. The post can be of any length. Include two links. One to Dog-ing homepage using this anchor text: 'Just Dog It', and one to this contest post.
   
   
2. Send us a photo of your dog. Email photo to jacob2lame@gmail.com
   
   
3. Subscribe to Dog-ing with a RSS reader or email.
   
   
4. When you have done the three steps above, please leave a comment here on this post, with a link back to your blog post.
   

That's it. We will choose the top 3 cutest dog photos. The winners will be contacted by email and their prizes sent through local banks or via Paypal.

*1st* - $50
*2nd* - $30
*3rd* - $20

(Prizes are in Ringgit Malaysia, or converted to US$ upon request)


The Fine Print:
- All entries must be submitted by email
- You must hold the copyright of the photos you submit
- You give reprint rights of your pictures to Dog-ing
- You allow us to publish your pictures on our blog
- Due date on 31 March 2009


Feel free to ask any question, here's the email address again - jacob2lame@gmail.com

Groom your dog, make it look sweet, and take the best photo.

Good luck : )

It is important that taking walks with your dog be a pleasant situation for both you and your dog. We have all seen dog walkers out with their dog on a leash, and the dog is constantly pulling and running back and forth from side to side, angering the dog owner.

A dog should not pull on the leash. It is best to start training your dog how to walk on a leash when he is a puppy. It is not too early to begin leash training at 10 to 12 weeks of age. You should gradually introduce the collar and leash to the puppy.

Take the dog out to your yard and put the collar on the puppy, being sure that it is not too tight. You should be able to slip two fingers comfortably between the collar and the dog's neck. Next, attach a lightweight leash to the collar and just let the dog drag the leash around behind him. This gets him accustomed to the feeling of being attached to something.

Do this simple exercise for several days, and once the dog is used to the collar and the leash being attached, you can start taking him out of the yard for short walks around the neighborhood.