Remember to clean up the dog poop otherwise it will end up in your local body of water.
Sunday afternoon I found an article from the San Diego Union Tribune Online discussing the recent trend of homeowners replacing their lawns with artificial turf. Certainly there is concern about the environmental issues involved. But as I was reading the article what disturbed me was a tiny little line at the end of one paragraph listing the benefits of artificial turf: Pet waste can be scooped up or rinsed away.
Most people read right through this sentence without blinking, but it stopped me dead in my tracks. read more…
Why the ReadyLeash is NOT a retractable dog leash
No Retractables!
I’ll never forget the first time I had to pick out a leash. I had no idea what to look for. I had read all sorts of books on puppy care- and while they all mentioned a leash, none of them gave further details.
Standing in the aisle, I heard the voice of a sweet girl asking if she could help. With a sigh of relief I said yes. She gave me a smile that said it all. This was not her first rodeo.
It wasn’t to long before Storm outgrew that first leash and I had to start shopping for another. This time, however, I was prepared. Ultimately Storm and I went home the happy owners of a new, red leash. Non-retractable.
My decision at the time was based on the fact that Storm would be at least 50 lbs. (being a lab-mix) when she was grown and I didn’t want a retractable leash to snap with one good yank.
It turns out retractable leashes have quite the track record for causing strange and unfortunate accidents. read more…
Honor your faithful companion and enter to win a free ReadyLeash!
At Rascodog, we try to make every day Take Your Dog to Work Day, but tomorrow (June 26) is the national Take Your Dog to Work Day. Sponsored by Pet Sitters International it is a way to recognize our favorite companions and promote pet adoptions around the country.
According to a 2006 APPA survey:
• 55 million Americans believe having pets in the workplace leads to
a more creative environment.
• 53 million believe having pets in the workplace decreases absenteeism.
• 50 million believe having pets in the workplace helps co-workers
get along better. read more…
Show Rascodog you are a responsible dog owner and win a free ReadyLeash!
It seems in the past year that community issues concerning pets, specifically dogs, have become increasingly heated. Dog owners want safe areas for their pets to run free while cities want to decrease off-leash areas an increase fines for failure to pick up dog waste. These issues span the country from Boston to Denver.
The basis for creation of the Rascodog line of pet products was to help promote responsible dog ownership and help put an end to some of these problems. read more…
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NOMINATE A DESERVING SHELTER TO WIN FREE READYLEASHES!
If you have ever been to an animal shelter or rescued your family pet- you know all the hard work that goes into finding animals their forever homes. At Rascodog we want to show our appreciation by donating a variety of Rascodog products to one lucky shelter! 
To nominate a deserving shelter leave a comment telling us in 200 words or less what makes this shelter special. Nominees will be notified and we’ll post the top three stories to the blog. You then have a week to tell people to vote for your favorite shelter! The winner will be announced Thursday, June 25. The winning shelter will receive Rascodog supplies and a feature on the Rascodog blog!
This is a great opportunity for you to show appreciation for your local shelter and tell people about all the great things happening for animals.
Picking up Dog Poop and Keeping the Environment Clean
It’s a universal experience so unpleasant that it is often acknowledged via shouts of various four-letter words.
It happens when you least expect it. On your way to an important career-defining meeting, during a leisurely stroll in the park, or, in accordance with Murphy’s Law, after long hours of preparation involving curling irons and brand new designer shoes.
Hi there –
I’m Eric, President and Founder of Rascodog. I live in downtown Boston with my wife and our 75 lbs, 5-year old boxer, Oscar. Oscar goes everywhere with us, from my office to al fresco dinners at local restaurants to our family vacations. Despite his occasional smells and whining, he’s a joy to be around, and he is truly part of our family.
Rascodog is located in downtown Boston, an urban area with an abundance of dogs. Around lunchtime you can find us strolling near Boston harbor as Oscar makes sure we hit the off-leash areas. Oscar’s favorite pastime is chasing the Frisbee although he hasn’t quite figured out how to catch it. We are a fun, casual and very dog-friendly company that is always looking for new great product ideas. read more…