Welcome To The PupLife Dog Blog
Welcome to the PupLife dog blog, where we share our love for dogs, some observations on the world, and from time to time, interesting dog product news. We're glad you're here.Featured Dog Photo: Sally & Dora Snuggling
Meet Sally and Dora. These two gorgeous Greyhounds like to snuggle on the couch. Sally and Dora are sisters and they were just reunited three weeks ago. Isn't that sweet?
PS - Their cute Diva Dog Collars are awfully nice, too.
A Dog's Life
Just what constitutes a dog's life? Sociologist, David Blouin of Indiana University, recently conducted a study to find out. Blouin says that relationships between dogs and owners generally fall into three categories: humanist, protectionist and dominionist.
According to Professor Blouin, in the humanist relationship, dogs are treated like close companions or family members. They are highly valued and possibly pampered. The protectionist relationship is one in which owners value animals in general. In this category, owners might be vegetarian or vegan and see themselves as benevolent overseers. In the third category, dominionist, owners have a more utilitarian relationship with dogs. In this category, owners might have hunting or other types of working dogs and rarely view dogs as members of the family.
Blouin found that these distinct orientations toward dogs and animals in general are informed by multiple, cultural influences including personal experience, family structure and demographic characteristics.
Featured Dog Photo: Ella At The Beach
Meet Ella. This sweet little gal is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Isn't she cute?
Featured Dog Photo: Louie & Friends
Meet Louie the pug. This adorable little guy looks surrounded by his best friends! What a cutie pie.
Featured Photo: Max The Westie
Meet Max. This cute Westie can be seen here just chilling out with his favorite little ducky. Hooray for Max!
Featured Photo: Duke The Bulldog Puppy
Check out Duke. This adorable puppy is brindle French Bulldog. He's only 120 days old. What a sweetheart.
Featured Dog Photo: Coby The Puppy
This is Coby. Coby is one adorable little pup, don't you think? He is a 1 1/2 year old Alaskan Klee Kai. What a sweetie!
Featured Dog Photo: Carbon The Cutie Pie
Say hello to Carbon. Carbon is a female siberian husky. Isn't she a cutie pie?
National Dog Day
Celebrate your canine companion today on National Dog Day! Started by animal behaviorist, Colleen Paige, to help bring awareness to the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year. National Dog Day also acknowledges family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort.
So don't forget to give your pooch a little extra TLC today!
Featured Dog Photo: Molly & Her Friend
Meet Molly. This precious little puppy is playing with her friend, Pluto. Isn't she the sweetest?
Featured Dog Photo: Hobbie The Ori Pei Puppy
Meet Hobbie, also known as Lord Hobbit Baggins. This sweet little fellow is a 3rd generation Ori Pei puppy. Hobbie is 14 weeks old and he is the sweetest puppy around.
The Ori Pei breed originated from a miniature Shar Pei and a Pug. What a cutie! PS - We think his Red Dingo 3D Dog Bone Tag is pretty cute too.
Dogs Promote Productivity In The Workplace
A recent study conducted by Christopher Honts of Central Michigan University affirms the benefits of dogs in the workplace. Honts and his colleagues found that when a dog was present in a group, employees were more likely to trust one another and collaborate more effectively as a team.
According to The Humane Society of the United States the CMU study involved several experiments; one involving groups of four individuals, some with or without dogs. Each group member was charged with a fake crime, and surveyed to see if they would report their fellow group members. Groups with dogs present made employees 30 percent less likely to report each other, showing that canine co-workers make for a more cohesive and trustworthy workplace environment.
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