My Thundershirt Calms My Mom’s Anxieties

by Betsy The Farm DogMay 23, 2010 Everything Else

You never know when my mom will get scared.  Sometimes during lightening & thunderstorms, windstorms, fireworks, or other loud noises my mom gets really scared.  When that happens, I have to stick to her leg like glue.
The other day my dad made a scary noise with his evil sander.  He was working on the house [...]

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How To De-Skunk Your Dog

by momMay 23, 2010 Everything Else

After Betsy’s late night adventure, with a skunk, I decided to research how to remove skunk order from a dog.  I am surprised at all of the home remedies.  Most of them include alcohol, and recommend that you apply it to the dog, as well as yourself.
Unfortunately, usually dogs get sprayed in the face.  I recommend [...]

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Organic Earth Friendly Dog Toys — NEW

by momMay 9, 2010 Dog Toy Recommendations

Organic dog toys…Betsy and Norman just approved a new line of organic dog toys.  Flat Katz dog toys are manufactured by Loopies.  The fronts are made from organic cotton and the back side from soybean plush.  Plus the dyes are responsible safe dyes…good for the environment and safe for your dog.
Betsy is happy because now [...]

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Chino Valley Arizona The Rural Town We Love

by Betsy The Farm DogMay 9, 2010 Chino Valley Arizona News

You might wonder where in the world Chino Valley Arizona is…and you might wonder why we moved BestFriends General Store there.  Well, Chino Valley is on Arizona State Highway 89, north of Prescott.  We call Highway 89, the road to nowhere…and that is why we love it here.  Even though it is a state highway, [...]

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Two Steps Forward & Three Steps Back Re-Zoning in Chino Valley Arizona

by Betsy The Farm DogMay 8, 2010 Chino Valley Arizona News

Oh dear…I have not been keeping up with my “how to stop re-zoning” steps.  I have been busy approving dog toys, which is a hard job but some dog has to do it.
Mom and dad just got home from the Chino Valley Arizona Planning & Zoning meeting.  First, it seemed that the P&Z Commission was [...]

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Finding Max From The Dog Files The Perfect Dog Toy

by momMay 4, 2010 Ask The Dog Toy Expert!

This morning I promised Kenn Bell, of The Dog Files, that I would help him find the perfect dog toy for Max that will last!  According to Kenn, he thinks Max is a busy Destroy Loving Dog.  (Here is how to determine your dog’s Playing Style)
So, first we need to gather some background.  Ken, can [...]

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Ask The Dog Toy Expert!

by adminMay 4, 2010 Ask The Dog Toy Expert!

Lately, customers are calling asking for help in finding the perfect toy for their dog.  Therefore, I thought it would be helpful if we started a conversation about finding nearly indestructible dog toys.  I say nearly…because NO dog toy is indestructible.  However, by observing your dog’s Playing Style and finding out what dog toys have [...]

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Step Four — Go To Town Hall

by Betsy The Farm DogMay 2, 2010 Chino Valley Arizona News

Now that you have everyone barking about the development…it is time for you to do your research. Norman and I headed over to the Chino Valley Arizona Town Hall to see if the Mayor Bunker was in; however, we decided to do some exploring at Memory Park first. Memory Park…hey, I have an [...]

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Step 3 – Tell MORE People About The New Development

by Betsy The Farm DogMay 1, 2010 Chino Valley Arizona News

I think the more people who know what is happening in Chino Valley Arizona, the better! This morning mom was talking to a customer who lives in Chino Valley on the south end of the town. Her dog just LOVES Durango Chiplets dog treats (by the way, they are really yummy)! When [...]

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Candy Blakeslee Stands Against PetSafe & Dog Shock Collars

by momApril 30, 2010 Premier Pet Products Merger with RSC a Shock Collar Company

I just found out that I am famous with the people who love PetSafe pet products, which include shock collars. Betsy has been “talking” with Tom Clements on facebook — he owns the Mutt-alica, The Grrrrreatest Show On All Four Paws. They have been conversing about the KOA Kampground that may go in [...]

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