The Safe Dog Handbook for dog owners outlines a lot of safety points, both basic and some lesser known on the care and keeping of your four-legged friends.

Last week I ran a giveaway for the book, and today I pick the lucky winner! Entrants were asked to give a tip or advice on how they keep their dogs safe or to talk about a close-call incident they may have had in the past.
The lucky winner of “The Safe Dog Handbook,” chosen at random, is: Laurie! Priscilla!
Priscilla says: “When I leave my little Cujo alone in the house,I walk though the …read more

I wrote last week about the new book “The Safe Dog Handbook” by Melanie Monteiro. Melanie was inspired to write the book after her own puppy was nearly poisoned.
The spiral-bound book covers pretty much everything you can imagine when it comes to the safety of your pup, including foods and plants that are not okay for dogs, and tips on keeping your home dog-proofed and safe.

I’ve got one copy of The Safe Dog Handbook give away to one lucky winner!
To Enter:
~ To enter, leave a comment here telling me what you’ve done to keep your own dog safe — whether …read more

After her own Labrador puppy was nearly poisoned, author Melanie Monteiro was inspired to put together The Safe Dog Handbook for dog owners outlining a lot of safety points, both basic and some lesser known.

The handbook discusses the basics like choking hazards to keep an eye out for, how to keep Halloween costumes safe, and of course, no chocolate, but it also talks about lesser known dangers like raisins and xylitol, which can be found in sweets and non-sweets (especially useful to know this time of year).
The 168-page book, which is endorsed by VPI Pet Insurance, PetSmart Charities, and best-selling …read more