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PETCO Associate Pics of the Week – 7/31/09

All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.

Creatures in the Tank - photo by Lauren from the PETCO store in State College, Pa.

Creatures in the Tank - photo by Lauren from the PETCO store in State College, Pa.


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The Pet Work vs. Fun Proportionality Law

I have a theory. However the word law sounds so much cooler than theory so I’m going to call it a law.

It’s an idea I’ve been developing over the last 7 years here at PETCO. It’s based purely on my observations and has no basis in science. It is called the Pet Work vs. Fun Proportionality Law. The basic explanation of this law is that as the amount of fun a pet is increases, the amount of work that pet takes to care for increases proportionally. I’ve graphed it below.

Pet Work vs. Fun Proportionality Law

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G-Force – Do Guinea Pigs Make Good Pets?

G-Force MovieG-Force, the story of secret agent guinea pigs, opened this weekend to strong box office numbers actually beating out the sixth installment of Harry Potter. 55% of the moviegoers were in the under 18 crowd.

Like watching Finding Nemo or a visit from the Easter bunny all the excitement around this movie will inevitably lead to many parents considering whether a guinea pig is a good pet for their family. The short answer is “maybe”. Continue reading »

PETCO Associate Pics of the Week – 7/24/09

All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.

Wendy?

Wendy?


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On Your Barks, Get Set… Practice!

If you and your dog are planning to participate in PETCO’s upcoming National Chihuahua Races, we’ve put together a quick video to show you how to practice and get your pint-sized pups up to speed for race day!

We had a few PETCO associates and their tiny speedsters demonstrate some individual and group practice [...]

Reusable Bag Fashion

Me and my PETCO bag

Whether it’s my Whole Foods bag, My PETCO bag or my Trader Joe’s bag – I still sometimes find myself forgetting my shopping bag when I hit the stores. I’ve gotten fairly good at putting it back in my car the day after a shopping trip but it [...]

PETCO Associate Pics of the Week – 7/17/09

All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.

Snake Day at PETCO - photo by Nina from the PETCO store in Downer's Grove, Ill.

Snake Day at PETCO - photo by Nina from the PETCO store in Downer's Grive, Ill.

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My Top 5 Favorite Breeds

I’m a dog lover through and through, and people often ask me what dogs I like best.  Though it can be difficult to pick a breed (especially since most dogs I know are mixes anyway), the following list is comprised of dogs I truly love. Also, I’d like to preface this list by saying I’m biased towards large breed dogs, but I do know there are many smaller breeds that are fantastic as well.   

#5) Beagle

Jade taking a nap

Jade taking a nap

I’m quite fond of these little dogs. I myself have a Beagle named Jade. She’s friendly, cute, strong, cuddly, funny, and the most mischievous dog I’ve ever known. Beagles are known for their loving dispositions and are excellent family dogs. They stay a relatively small size, yet are plenty sturdy for long walks, romps at the dog park, or a wrestling match at home. They do need consistent training, and can suddenly “lose” their ability to hear you if they catch an interesting scent. Sometimes Jade has her nose to the ground so much I refer to it as her fifth leg!

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PETCO Associate Pics of the Week – 7/10/09

All of the following pictures were submitted by PETCO associates. Check out the captions below the pictures to see where that associate works.

Baxter's a Star

Baxter's a Star

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Positive Dog Training

Fanna Easter

Fanna Easter

The following article comes from Fanna Easter. Fanna is a Regional Pet Services Coordinator for PETCO as well as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.

As a dog trainer, I am asked questions from strangers all the time. Even sitting on an airplane while reading my Association of Pet Dog Trainers Chronicle, I feel a tap on my shoulder from two rows away. A nice young woman asks me how to stop her two dogs from pulling madly on a leash. I always take the time to answer these questions, as pet parent concerns should be answered immediately. As a dog trainer, it is my job to explain the power of positive training!

So, what is positive training, you ask? In simple terms, it means Continue reading »