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December 5th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt’s winter safety tips for pets
TurfMutt is a former street dog who spent cold days and nights without a home before he was rescued by his human Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). Now, TurfMutt (a.k.a. Lucky) has a warm bed to sleep in and a new mission – to teach kids and their […]
November 29th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: Want to get fit? Get a dog!
A new study shows yet another benefit for owning a dog (besides unconditional love, of course!). Dog owners get more exercise than those without a pup. The study was published in the journal of MBC Public Health. It showed that dog owners walk on average about 22 minutes more per day than those who don’t […]
November 27th
By Mutt Mulligan Tips for getting your kids outside in the wintertime
Parents and guardians may be tempted to dial back outdoor activities for kids when cold temperatures arrive. But playing outside is good for children, even in the wintertime. TurfMutt offers the following tips to help to make wintertime learning playtime. Do winter activities that are fun. Weather that adults consider to be “messy” can be […]
November 21st
By Mutt Mulligan Urban yard makeover alert! “Ready, Set, Pet”
TurfMutt is so excited to sponsor Ready, Set, Pet, a new show on the CW on Saturday mornings. On this week’s episode “The Hiking Partner,” Dennis and Anastasia are looking for a dog to take on hikes and keep up with their active lifestyle. But when it comes down to which pup is best for […]
November 20th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 reasons to be grateful for grass & green space
‘Tis the season of gratitude! In honor of Thanksgiving, TurfMutt wanted to share the top 5 reasons to be grateful for grass and other living landscapes. Reason #1: Lawns are incredible oxygen-making machines, and they cleanse the air too! A grass area measuring 50×50 feet will produce enough oxygen to meet the daily needs of […]
November 16th
By Mutt Mulligan Watch “Ready, Set, Pet” for TurfMutt family yard tips
Have you heard the exciting news? TurfMutt – everyone’s favorite rescue dog and backyard superhero – is sponsoring a new TV show called Ready, Set, Pet. It airs on Saturday mornings on the CW. Each week, new pet parents get TurfMutt tips for their living landscapes to make them fun and safe for the whole […]
November 14th
By Mutt Mulligan Head outside for meaningful conversations with kids
Parents who want to have a thoughtful chat with their children should take their talk outside. According to a new study, communication between parents and children is more responsive and connected when they were outside instead of inside. The study was conducted by researchers at The University of Manchester and Cardiff University. The scientists recorded […]
November 8th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt fans love flowers, grass & trees
This week’s TurfMutt Tuesday contest featured a special Election Day “poll” where we asked TurfMutt fans to weigh in on their favorite aspects of the living landscape. Entrants cast their votes on Facebook and Twitter. Turns out, TurfMutt fans love their living landscapes as much as our favorite backyard super hero does! About 90 […]
November 7th
By Mutt Mulligan Tune in to “Ready, Set Pet” for TurfMutt tips this Saturday
Wow! Lucky the TurfMutt – everyone’s favorite rescue dog and backyard superhero – is so excited to sponsor Ready, Set, Pet! It’s a new show on the CW on Saturday mornings. On this week’s episode, Amy, Scott and their kids are waiting to get matched with a dog released from a seeing-eye training program. While […]
