About Me

Hi, I'm Johann! I have my own website, JohannTheDog.com, and Dog Blog.

I'm an agility dog, do herding when I get the chance, and help raise money for dog shelters and rescues.

Be sure and visit all my lenses!

Canine CPR!

The other day I was reading about our blogging friend, Tish, and how she saved her pup Cruella from choking one day. Whew, thank dog she knew what to do! It's so important to know information on how to perform CPR on your dog! You just never know what...

Car safety for dogs!

On a very hot, 90 degree day in July 2007, coming back from an agility trial, me, my sis Gracie, and Mum were involved in a dangerous car accident on Interstate I-70 just west of Dayton, Ohio. It was a very scary situation, and one we don't ever want...

Information on Dog Agility!

Do you love dog agility, want to get involved in the sport, need information on dog agility? Check out this lens, it's packed full of some of the best dog agility information and resources on the Internet. From training, competition venues, videos f...

How young is your dog?

Ever wonder just how old your dog is in human years? We are here to help ya out! Many humans still believe that one year in your dog's life is the equivalent of seven in a humans life, but it's just not true. There are many factors involved in determi...

Raise a Green Dog!

With nearly 75 million dogs throughout the US, you can bet your pups are leaving their paws prints on the environment. So what can you do? Help your dog go green! By purchasing environmentally responsible pup products, utilizing environmentally safe h...

Rally Obedience!

Lots of my buds do rally obedience, and they love it!!! Agility is my sport - but we go and watch them compete now and then and it sure looks like fun. We hope you enjoy this lens and learn more about the great sport of Rally-O. Dogs love sports and...

Brushing your dogs teeth!

Say, ahhhhhhh! Keeping your pups teeth clean is so important. Keeping them healthy, keeps them healthy, because one of the leading diseases in dogs is periodontal disease. And gum disease can lead to a host of other health problems. Brushing your pups...

Great dog party games!

If you're looking for great games to play at your next pup party, look no further. We've got a great list. And if you need more information on planning that terrific Birthday, Gotcha Day, Puppy Shower, we've got just the lens for you. Check our our Ho...

Trimming your dogs nails!

Trimming your pups nails is very important. More important than you may think! Uncared for nails can break at the quick and be very, very painful for us pups. And overgrown nails can cause a pup to walk unnaturally and can distort the foot, especially...

Flyball!

Lots of my buds do flyball, and they love it!!! They even asked me to be on a team - very flattering! But, agility is my sport. So we go and watch my buds compete in flyball now and then - wow, is it intense! We hope you enjoy this lens and learn more...

Canine Athletes!

I just love dog agility, that's my sport! There are many other sports out there for us canines, flyball, schutzund, disc dog, earthdog, herding and loads more. It's so important to keep us dogs fit for our activites, whatever activity we choose. So w...

Dog agility equipment!

We've put together a great list of resources for agility equipment, right here! And you'll find some great deals too. Just be sure that whatever equipment you buy, it's going to be safe for your dog, K? And be sure and have fun! 

The coolest dog toys on the planet!

I just love toys! What dog doesn't? Squeaky toys, puzzles, tugs, flyers, balls, plush, interactive and more, the types of toys are endless. Here we're featuring some of the hottest dog toys on the market, and some of the up and comers. Check 'em out,...

Throw A Great Dog Party!

Whether it's a Birthday, Gotcha Day, a new puppy shower, Holiday or any other significant day it's always a great time to celebrate. You can throw a fun and safe party for your dog. We're here to help! My first Gotcha Day was the best party ever! Wha...

Johann

Hi, I'm Johann! I'm a pretty busy pup. I have my own website, JohannTheDog.com, and Dog Blog. I love dog agility, and also do herding when I get the chance. And I and help raise money for dog shelters and rescues. Don't forget to visit my other cool...

Lensography: Johann

This is my lensography - or Johannography, if you'd like. Explore, share, learn and, by all means, have fun! I'm a pretty busy pup. Got my own website - JohannTheDog.com and Dog Blog - and I do agility, herding when I get the chance, and help raise mo...

Teach your dog to walk on a treadmill!

When I got my last injury, an iliopsoas muscle pull, at an agility trial in January 2008, I had a lot of rehab to do to get back in shape for running agility again. Mum helped me with lots of stretching and strengthening exercises, but she also taug...

Canine acupuncture!

Acupuncture is a deep, internal therapy that works by inserting tiny needles into various identified points on your dog’s body. It originated over 3,000 years ago as part of a holistic healing system called Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chinese...

Keeping cool dogs out of hot cars!

Year after year, dogs left in hot, locked cars suffer debilitating injuries and horrible deaths. We are here to help create awareness and educate; and encourage you to help prevent needless suffering!  Graphic courtesy of MyDogIsCool.com.

Herding!

Lots of my buds do herding, and they love it!!! Agility is my first love. But, we tried sheep herding last year. And would like to do it again, someday. It sure was loads of fun. We hope you enjoy this lens and learn more about the great sport of her...

The importance of dog blood donation!

Each day throughout the country dogs need blood for serious procedures from accidents and illness.  Without dog blood donors, veterinary surgeons could not perform these important and lifesaving operations. When I was attacked by several dogs in...

Dogs having a great life with disabilities!

Just within the last few months, my best neighbor dog has had lots of trouble walking and her back legs can't support her body anymore. It got me thinking...what resources are there to help us pups if we are injured, disabled, or suffer from disabilit...

The dogs of war!

This is USMC Sargeant Stubby, hero and veteran of WWI, and perhaps the most decorated War Dog in history. Working along side brave soldiers, K9 Corps have helped soldiers since WW I fight for our freedom - saving many, many lives, with no regard for t...

The scoop on doo!

Recently I got a mild bout of gastroenteritis. Not a fun thing 'cause it comes with the "Big D" and a real upset tummy. For two weeks, it was all about my doo! Was it solid, was it runny, what color was it. They even looked at it under a mi...

Animal Blessings!

What is a blessing? A blessing is a gift from God, and can also be a prayer that asks for God's care. St. Francis feast day is October 4, and on this day, throughout the world, Christians everywhere celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi by ble...

Victoria Stilwell

Lately you may have seen a new show on Animal Planet, 'It's Me or the Dog'. We've been watching it and really like Victoria's positive approach to dog training and managing dog behavior. So we decided to create this lens to share info on Victoria and...

The latest and greatest movies about dogs!

Hi Gracie here, Johann's sis! One of my favorite pass times is watching movies. Dog movies that is! Entertaining, interesting, educational, enlightening, laughable, dramatic and just plain fun movies are my kind of movies. We've gathered together this...

Awesome Dog Videos!

This is my sister Gracie. She gets the biggest kick out of dog videos! She goes berserk, barking and howling at them when they come on the computer. Some talented folks have put together a great collection of very funny videos, and some sad ones, th...

Fun things to do with your dog!

That's me canoing with my Mum! When my Mum first adopted me we did everything together - and we still do!!! We put together this lens to introduce you to all kinds of fun things you can do with your dog. And the best part is there are lots of links f...

Dogs in politics!

September 23rd is Dogs in Politics Day, so we wanted to share some interesting information and facts about dogs in the political arena. Because, Harry S. Truman once said... "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." Read on to find out more...

Famous dog quotes from the famous and not so famous!

Through the years some wonderfully wise humans have said some great things about us pups. Things that are memorable, funny, nostalgic, inspirational and thought provoking. We wanted to bring you some of the best quotes about pups that we've found. Bec...

Super tough dog toys for super tough dogs!

If you're not a softie, you're a toughie! And toughie dogs need tough, safe toys to play with. So we're bringing you the toughest of the tough. From the Indestructible Hurley to the Tuffies tough series of toys, we've got 'em! Sit back and put your pa...

JohannTheDog.com - Find Cool Stuff for Cool Dogs!

Visit JohannTheDog.com and shop for really cool stuff for cool dogs! We've put together, in one place, all the cool stuff you need for your dog! Find dog beds, all natural foods and treats, collars, leashes, charms, training and agility gear, vitamins...

Patricia B. McConnell

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, has made a lifelong commitment to improving the relationship between people and animals. She is known worldwide as an expert on canine and feline behavior and training, and for her en...

Dogs and Ticks!

It seems like the ticks are everywhere this year. When we were at the agility trial not too long ago, we heard people talking about how they found 1, 2 and 3 ticks on their dogs from walking them around the building where the competition was held. G...

Homemade frosty paws!

Ahhh, Summer! My favorite time of the year. One reason that I love Summer is because my Mum makes me, and my sis Gracie, homemade frosty paws! They are great Summer treats - tasty, yummy, healthy, and a pawriffic cool treat on a really hot day. Why...

How to get started in dog agility!

We can help! I started agility training in June 2005 and competing in December 2005 in USDAA and April 2006 in AKC. Agility is definitely my absolute favorite thing to do in the entire World! My Mum got me started because I was kind of a manic, energet...

Cool dog agility shirts!

Are you into agility? Say it with pride with a great agility shirt (or hat, or totebag, or sticker, or license plate, or...) We've put together this collection of the best agility shirts (and a few other items) you'll find anywhere! So be sure and c...

James Herriot

James Herriot OBE is the pen name of James Alfred Wight, also known as Alf Wight (3 October 1916 – 23 February 1995), a British veterinary surgeon and writer. Wight is best known for his semi-autobiographical stories, often referred to collecti...

Pacemakers for dogs!

In 1968, just eight years after the first human received a pacemaker, the first pup  received one of these life saving devices in an historic surgery performed by James W. Buchanan, at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvani...

Dog agility books, DVDs and more!

Then this lens is for you. We've listed all kinds of agility books, DVD's and other resources for the agility enthusiast, whether your a beginner, or a seasoned pro. Sit back and put your paws up, look around and be sure and have fun! Thanks to Ken Sie...

Disc Dog!

Lots of my buds do disc dog, and they love it!!! Agility is my sport - but we go and watch them compete now and then and it sure looks like fun. We hope you enjoy this lens and learn more about the great sport of disc dog. Dogs love sports and you wi...

St Francis Of Assisi

A legend tells that in the city of Gubbio, where Francis lived for some time, there was a wolf “terrifying and ferocious, who devoured men as well as animals. Francis had compassion upon the townsfolk, and went up into the hills to find the wol...

Cynosport World Games '07 and '08

On October 31-November 4, 2007, Scottsdale, Arizona went to the dogs, with the Cynosport World Games '07. With agility, flyball, disc dog, dock jumping and more, the countries elite canine athletes battled it out for the title of top dog in their spo...

Dog agility video showcase!

Dog agility is my absolutely favorite thing in the world, I live it, breath and run it - whenever and wherever I can. If you're like me, you'll love this video showcase of some of the best dog agility we could find on YouTube. Check it out! And when...

Painting dogs!

Yep that's right, dogs can paint. I did! See that painting on the left? I did that the day before my first Gotcha Day in September 2005. And there are other dogs that paint - like Tillamook Cheddar, who paintings fetch thousands of dollars. And the...

Funny dog video showcase!

Welcome to my funny dog video showcase! This is my sister, Gracie, and she loves to laugh. She has personally selected all the funny dog videos in this showcase so you can join in the laughter too! We're just getting started, so be sure and check ba...

My favorite dog harness!

Harnesses are an important item for us pups. And it's not easy to find one that fits well, doesn't restrict your movement, and doesn't have nasty buckles to rub your shoulders. But that's just what we found with our new Puppia Harness. We were so e...

Throw a great doggie Howl-o-ween pawty!

Last year on Halloween we went to an agility trial and big pawty. It was a blast! As you can see I dressed up as a 'little prisoner', 'cause I'm a bad, bad boy. BOL! Halloween is a great time to throw a dog party and we've got just the right ingredien...

Air Bud!

Air Bud is one of the best dog movies of all time. It's my sis, Gracie's, favorite movie! She loves watching Air Bud shoot the hoops. The dog named Buddy starred in several "Air Bud" movies. In "Air Bud" he played basketball. In "Air Bud: Golden Rec...

Prison pups!

All over the country, male and female inmates in state correctional facilities are training dogs that will someday make a very positive and lasting impact on people in need. These prisoners are training dogs to become service and assistance dogs! Th...

It's a dog's life!

My sister Gracie and I have a pretty doggone good life! And we pass that way of life on to all the humans we meet. Read more to find out how we pups can make a difference in your life.

Rescue Me!

This lens highlights my new blog - Rescue Me! In 2004, my Mum found me on Petfinder.com and rescued me from the Southside Animal Shelter in Indianapolis. Now I have a wonderful life with a wonderful family. From All-American to purebreed, Rescue M...

Caring for your dog!

I am my Mum's first dog EVER! When she got me she sure had a lot to learn about taking care of me. So we wanted to share a lot of what she learned with you! From potty and basic to advance training, grooming, health and fitness to play, and fun - we...

Top grossing dog movies of all time!

We're here to tell ya! There are lots of wonderful, amazing, entertaining, and heartwarming dog movies. 101 Dalmatians, the live-action film produced by Walt Disney Pictures in 1996, is the top grossing dog movie of all time, bringing in $136,189,29...

Teach your dog to swim!

Contrary to pupular believe, dogs don't always know how to swim. Most have the intuition to paddle and keep afloat, but many lack water confidence. The best thing to do? Teach them how! Mum taught me, with positive training methods, how to swim at a...

Dog toys made in the USA!

With all the talk of lead in dog toys from China, we wanted to share with you some great resources for dog toys made in the USA! Be aware, be safe and have fun! Oh and if you really like that cool hat on our lens mascot - Get the Mini Uncle Sam hat...

All about Dog Sports!

I'm Johann, Johann The Dog and I LOVE sports! Agility, herding, flyball, disc dog, dock dog, rally-o and more! That's me on the left, shooting through the tunnel in dog agility. I take my sports very seriously, seriously fun! We've put together this l...

Great cameras and camcorders for dog sports!

Whether you are just starting out and want to get some great action shots, or training vids; or you are wanting to get into professional dog sports photography and video services - we've got the equipment for you! Check out these great digital SLR's...

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

Being a dog, I love to read a book from a dog's point of view. And Enzo, narrator of "The Art of Racing in the Rain" doesn't fail me. He's thoughtful, poignant, philosophical, intelligent, reflective, hopeful, supportive and a loyal friend. "The Ar...

Canine massage!

This is me getting my first massage at a dog event Mum and I attended a couple of years ago. When I started agility, I got sore muscles. So my Mum looked into canine massage to help ease my soreness and help me to be more flexible and healthy. The ben...

Talented dog video showcase!

There are some pawsomely talented dogs out there. And we're bringing you some of the best of the best on YouTube. We're just getting started, so be sure and check back often to see even more! And when you get a chance, check out my other lenses!

Canine chiropractic!

Being the sporting dog that I am, I need to keep in the best physical condition that I can. One of the ways that I do that (in addition to massage, training, and a holistic diet) is through chiropractic! Nearly every month I get some type of chiropr...

John Grogan

John Grogan's writing career began while he was in the eighth grade, penning parodies of the nuns just for fun. He wrote for his high school newspaper and started an underground tabloid. Various experiences on college and small-town newspapers and f...

Dog Days!

Everyday is a day to celebrate if you're a dog, right! Just as it should be, there are many, many days devoted to us pups and pets! Yes, that's right. From National Dog Day to National Scoop Your Poop Week we've listed them all. So if you know a dog,...

Summer reading for dog lovers!

I love a good book, a suspenseful mystery, an amazing true story, and a great fictional tale! And Summer is our favorite time to read a good book. So we got to thinking about some great reads that dog lovers would really enjoy this summer. Here's a...

Deaf Dogs!

This is Moose! Moose's ears don't work, because he is deaf. It's June 2008, and Moose is looking for his furever home. In the meantime, he's being cared for by the wonderful folks at the Alliance for Responsible Dog Ownership in Indianapolis, Indian...

Johann's favorite homemade dog treats!

Sit, down, play dead, spin, beg, shake paw, high five, wave - I'll do just about anything for a treat! But treats can be expensive - especially if you purchase organic, all natural treats like we do. And some treats have nasty ingredients that aren'...

Little known and interesting dog facts!

There's a lot to us dogs! No really, we're a pretty interesting species! Mum and I were surfing around the Internet the other day and found out some facts about dogs that we didn't know! Some we did, but some we didn't. So we put together this lens...

I'm Johann! And I support the ASPCA!

This lens supports the ASPCA in their fight against animal cruelty. Want to help? Portions of the proceeds of the sale of items on this page will benefit the ASPCA, or you can Build a lens to support the ASPCA or visit the ASPCA home page for more in...

How you and your dog can have loads of fun learning tricks!

This is my sister, Gracie, and she's happy because she'll been learning some new tricks! She and I absolutely love learning tricks, it's fun, we get to spend time with my Mum, we get loads of treats, and it helps us be better behaved dogs! Would yo...

Johann's favorite dog food and treats!

Lots of folks ask me all the time what kind of food I eat, and what kind of treats I like. I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, so I have to be very careful about what I eat. My IBS is 'triggered' when I come in contact with anything with preservatives,...

Hiking with your dog!

Hiking with my Mum and my sis, Gracie, just may be one of my most favorite activities - besides agility of course! And hiking is great exercise for both me and Mum. We started hiking as part of my agility conditioning program - because jumping over...

Shaping Success

When Mum got my sis, Gracie, she needed something to help her be not only the best dog she could be, but help her learn agility from the ground up! And she found just the book - Shaping Success by Susan Garrett. It includes a wealth of information f...

Agility music!

Whenever Mum and I attend an agility trial, she's sure to take our tunes! We love listening to music between runs, it helps us focus, relax, and remember to always have a great time no matter what. So we thought we'd share some of the tunes on our...

Johann's agility trial checklist!

Lots of people ask me what gear I take to an agility trial. If you are new to agility, you may not know what you need when you attend your first agility trial. So we put together this great checklist to make sure you are well prepared and have every...

Smart dog video showcase!

There are some really, really smart dogs out there. And we're bringing you some of the smartest we could find on YouTube. We're just getting started, so be sure and check back often to see even more! And when you get a chance, check out my other len...

Earthdog collars!

Ask me about EarthDog Collars and I could talk forever! That's me in my first EarthDog - notice I said first! Since then I've gotten several more. And my sis, Gracie, loves them just as much as I do. Why do we love 'em. They are stylish, soft, sturdy...

A Tribute to Pete from "Our Gang" and the "Little Rascals"!

"He was a gentle, playful and warm dog. He would sleep at the foot of my bed. He was just the regular family dog. I really miss him." -Harry Lucenay Petey made kids laugh! And he was known as a registered as an American Pit Bull Terrier, one of the...

Organic toys for dogs!

There is all kinds of talk in the news about the safety of our dog's toys, and even about lead in dog toys from China. So we wanted to share with you some great resources for all organic dog toys! Because playing safe, is the best way to play!

Willie Morris

William Weaks "Willie" Morris, wrote one of my all time favorite books - My Dog Skip! And when we saw the movie, there were lots of laughs and tears - one of the best pup movies you will ever see! Willie Morris has written some other very famous boo...

Pet business careers!

Everyday I get to go to work with my Mum. We own and operate an online dog store - JohannTheDog.com - and we help other pet businesses with their marketing needs through Pawsible Marketing! Mum and I love running our pet businesses, because we get t...

Tamar Geller

Anytime Tamar Geller comes on the TV to talk about training your pups we take notice! She always has great tips for how to help us pups be the best we can be. According to Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO, The Humane Society of the United States, &quo...

Johann Sebastian Bach

When my Mum adopted me, she had to think of a name! And she knew at once she wanted to name me after Johann Sebastian Bach. You see, my Mum loves classical music, and played the flute for years. One of her favorite composers to play was Bach. I am a r...

Fluke!

Fluke is one of my all time favorite dog movies. It's a very touching film adapted from the James Herbert novel of the same name. It's about a man who is reincarnated as a dog. Reincarnated to discover the events behind his own death. The movie is...

Nintendogs

Nintendogs is a real-time pet simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console. It was first released in North America on August 22, 2005. And is still hot today! Nintendogs takes advantage of...

The Agility Advantage

If you need to keep your agility dog in shape, this is the book for you! Each short chapter of the book stands alone and provides a wealth of information on topics ranging from how dogs are built, how dogs move, how to feed and exercise, help them m...

Flyball video showcase!

There are some really talented flyball dogs out there. And we're bringing you some of the best we could find on YouTube. We're just getting started, so be sure and check back often to see even more! And when you get a chance, check out my other lens...

The coolest gifts for dog lovers!

Who doesn't like a present! I sure do. When one of my Mum's dog friends is having a big day, we nearly always get them something dog related - it's what we have most in common! Here we're bringing you some of the most fun, interesting, and sought a...

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey!

I just love dog movies, and this ones is one of my absolute favorites. It has adventure, humor, trust, trials and tribulations, love, laughter and hope. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is about the adventures of  Shadow, Sassy, and Chance...

Preparing your pets for emergencies!

Emergencies and disasters can happen. Are you ready? Tornadoes, hurricanes, fire, flood - emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation. We are here to help you get ready, for...

My Dog Skip!

For Willie Morris (Frankie Muniz), an only child growing up in 1942 Mississippi, liking books more than football and being too small to intimidate school bullies leads to loneliness. While he dutifully unwraps birthday presents containing bow ties a...

I'm Johann! And I support the Humane Society of the United States!

The other day I was reading about the Humane Society of the United States and how they helped rescue 700 dogs from a puppy mill. These dogs were living in very inhumane conditions, were never let out of a cage, needed medical care and someone to hel...

Pet business marketing!

My Mum has been helping companies with their marketing for nearly 20 years. Within the past 6 years she has been the president of a marketing consulting firm that specializes in helping small to medium sized business with their marketing needs. With...

Plexography: JohannTheDog

And welcome to my plexography - a listing of all my lenses. Sit back and put your paws up. You'll find loads of fun, interesting, educational and entertaining dog stuff. Hope you enjoy! 

My adopted sister, Gracie!

Gracie was born in a very unpleasant place. After she was born, she lived on a rural farm with 70 other dogs. She lived with a hoarder, grew up wild, had to beg and fight for anything and everything. It was a rough place to live. One day the Sheriff o...

A dog's letter to Santa!

In 2005, I was rescued by the Southside Animal Shelter from a life on the streets. Just a few weeks later my Mum found me and took me home. I am one of the lucky ones, because now I have a wonderful family and a wonderful life. But not all pups are a...

All About Agility

This book was my first agility book and I loved it. It told me and my Mum all about the sport of agility, how to get good training advice, how to enter trials, all the different venues, and best of all - how to get those ribbons and titles! It is a...

Eight Below!

Eight Below is one of my all time favorite dog movies! I could watch it over and over. It has adventure, excitement, great acting, and above all it has loyalty! Here's some movie trivia: There were eight dogs represented in the movie, played by a t...

Karen Pryor

When my Mum first adopted me, she wanted to make sure that I was a happy, healthy pup. One of the ways to get there was to show me the 'ropes' to be well behaved. Even though I was her first dog, she found out about click training right away when the...