Wag Reflex

Riverdance Dog

Mini is very talented. Sure, her owners probably spend a fortune on floor refinishing, but it's too cute to make her stop.

Via Buzzfeed.

--Spanno

Kung Fu Corgi

Cricket the Kung Fu Corgi is definitely ready for Halloween. If this isn't a cheap Disney cartoon yet, it soon will be.

Get your pup ready for Halloween with these dog costumes.

--Spanno

Kitten Mittens

Does your cat make too much noise? Try Kitten Mittens!

Ok, it's not a real product--it's a really funny promo for the upcoming season of one of my favorite shows, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

--Spanno

The Ultimate Tailgating Dog

If you love football tailgates and want your dog to participate with dignity you can find some cool college-theme gear here. If you love football and want to completely embarrass your dog, you can do this:

Photo courtesy of jessicaemily01's photostream.

--Spanno

Keyboard Dog Ups the Ante for Keyboard Animals

Words cannot express the level of talent this dog possesses. Mad keyboard skills? Check. Singing skills? In aces. Eat your heart out, keyboard cat.

--Spanno

To Boldly Wear What No Dog Wants to Wear

This has to be the most awkward costume I've ever seen on a dog. And I've seen a lot of crazy costumes. The Bud Light can nacelles are a nice touch.

Photo from popurls.com.

Sadly, Amazon.com doesn't have this particular costume but they do have a very broad selection of canine Halloween costumes.

--Spanno

Pet Fennec Fox

This makes me want a Fennec fox. Do they make good pets? Anyone have one? One of the issues I could see is that they're nocturnal. Then again, my Beagle mix is essentially nocturnal. She sleeps all day. Oh, and all night. Really she's awake for only a few hours a day. Lazy dog...

Photo courtesy of deadstardo's photostream.

Update (7/29/09)

Here's Scout and Doggie (pictured above) playing.

--Spanno

The Cutest Kind of Infestation

Is there a spray or some sort of collar for this?

Photo courtesy of buckandbronco's photstream.

--Spanno

Teacup Maltese

Scooter, a 3-inch-tall Maltese terrier from New Zealand, might be the world's smallest dog. He eats out of an egg cup and sleeps in a shoebox. Sounds like a children's story.

From Mail Online, via BuzzFeed.

--Spanno

One Heck of a Dog Trainer

I can barely get my dog to sit and stay, let alone get into a conga line and jump through hoops. Happy Friday.

Try to replicate these results with this selection of dog training books, including:

My Smart Puppy: Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training
"My Smart Puppy is one of those books you want to tell everyone about. The training exercises are short and simple (and fun!), and the training is done in stages (levels). Each exercise is prefaced with a Goal, then how to get there in beautifully explained detail."

101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog
"All I can say is WOW!!! This book is very well done, the pictures are so clear and colorful. A great book for beginners or professional trainers. Each trick is detailed with easy to follow instructions. I have been a trainer for 30 years and have never found a book like this one! I am just very impressed!"

The Power of Positive Dog Training
"This is one of the best dog training books out there (believe me I've read lots). It's clear, concise, and covers a multitude of useful things, starting with a reasonable synopsis of the fundamentals of clicker training, then taking you through a 6 week dog training course, and then addressing a number of individual concerns seperately."

--Spanno