2010 RascoLine

2010 February 22
by eperkins

“Since the detachable leashes are no longer made, there’s no need for some of the clunky hardware. After cutting out the unnecessary fittings, we went on with upgrading to a more durable snap-hook, creating an almost unbreakable ReadyLeash.”

Dodging Dog Doo

2009 November 18
by eperkins

An everyday bike ride takes a turn for the worst…

“All of a sudden, while shifting my head back to the straightforward position, I was able to catch a glimpse of an immediate obstacle, a.k.a dog poop, forcing me to jerk my handlebars to the right so that I wouldn’t run over the monsterous fudge-dragon.”

Dangers of Retractables

2009 November 1
by rascodog

Retractable Dog Leash Warnings and Information
Author: Brooke Thivierge
If you have ever thought that a retractable dog leash sounded like a good idea, this article is for you. Those who have used one most likely have a story of a minor incident they have experienced while operating these supposedly convenient contraptions. Unfortunately, too many have stories [...]

Dog Poop Sign Wars

2009 August 24

There are many ways to tell people to clean up after their dogs. One way is posting a sign in your yard or neighborhood. Some people might find the signs offensive, but the more creative the sign the more likely people are to remember it. Here are some creative signs people have used…

National Dog Day

2009 August 19

Wednesday, August 26 is National Dog Day, a time to celebrate the importance of dog in our lives. The holiday was started by pet expert and author Colleen Paige in order to recognize dogs everywhere and promote awareness about the millions of animals in shelters around the country. In honor of the holiday Rascodog products will be 50% for one day only…

A Doggie Dog City. Or is it?

2009 August 12

Does my landlord allow dogs? What is the best kind of dog for apartment living? Is it fair for a dog to live in the city? These are just a few of the many questions people should ask when deciding to bring a dog into the city. Living in a city can be tough and lonely. Many people decide to get a dog to help with the loneliness, but there are a lot of things to think about before making this important decision.

Dog Poop meets Perry Como

2009 August 6
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by nina

A PSA that aired in Alaska reminding residents to Scoop the Poop! Pick up the poop, throw it in a baggie (biodegradable of course), then throw it away!

Dog bites, assumptions and the role leashes play

2009 August 4
by nina

According to recent studies, children are bitten by dogs more frequently than adults. In the interest of decreasing the number of dog attacks on children, dog owners need to recognize the dangers posed by letting dogs off-leash. Dogs are animals, and thus at times their behavior will be unpredictable. Statistics show that the vast majority of biting dogs belong to the victim’s family or friend…

Dog Poop Days of Summer

2009 July 30
Dog Days of Summer

Since the beginning of summer, articles in magazines and on blogs have been offering tips on vacationing with a dog. Now that we’re entering the aptly named “dog days of summer” (check out Wikipedia if you’ve ever wondered where the term originated) I think it might be time for a little review…

What Gets People to Clean Up the Dog Poop?

2009 July 23

People cross over the line into crazy territory when they would rather pay a $250 fine then bring along a bag and pick up dog poop. Earlier this year, New York City increased their fine to $250 for people who neglect to clean up the poop. City officials obviously think this will work for New Yorkers and other cities, like Boston are now following in their footsteps. In England the government is taking a different approach. In addition to a fine, images of a child, eating poop off the ground adorn community bulletin boards…