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February 6, 2012

SUMMER SUN SAFETY Summertime is fun for dogs

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SUMMER SUN SAFETY Summertime is fun for dogs and humans alike. It’s a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors. Let us review a few safety tips to make sure that you and your dog can be ready for your adventures: Ride Right. Are you taking your dog for a ride in the car? Nothing compares to a happy dog’s ears as he takes on the wind outside of a car window! Be careful though. Do not ever leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle especially in direct sun. Even when it’s only mildly hot out, the inside of a car can become sweltering. Rolling down the windows is not enough relief. Heat stroke can happen to dogs, and just like in people can cause brain damage and even death. Symptoms include panting, drooling, rapid pulse and fever. Immediately immerse the dog in cool water and seek emergency veterinary assistance. Sunburns. Did you know that dogs get sunburns just like we do? Especially the dogs with shorter hair, lighter or pink skin, and pink noses are most susceptible. Try to limit your dog’s exposure to days when the sun is less strong. Sunblock applied to ears and noses 30 minutes before exposure will help. Sink or Swim. Not all dogs know how to swim instinctively. Do not just drop them in a pool or throw them in the ocean to see how they do. Make sure that they choose their swimming adventure. Start in shallow water and call your dog’s name. Maybe try tossing a toy to see if they will retrieve it. Better yet? If you have a friend with a dog who can swim, let them lead the way. Do not be surprised if both of your dog’s legs don’t paddle right away. Most dogs start with just their front legs. Stick close to help with the back end if they need it. Watch for tides, surfers, and other swimmers to be sure your dog has a calm introduction to the world of water. Consider getting a canine life preserver so that they can have the support while they learn. Always use preservers on boating adventures. They need them just like humans. Remember that swimming uses different muscles and can tire your animal quickly. Always keep your dog in reach so that you can help them if they need it. You are their best friend and lifeguard. Fancy Footwork. If your dog starts to walk awkwardly on the roads or concrete, consider the heat of the pavement. Their feet may literally be burning. Whenever possible, avoid walking your dog on the blacktop when it is hot to the touch. Walk them on the sidewalk, in the grass, or in the shade. Also, when starting to increase the speed, frequency, or change the terrain of your dog’s walk, remember that they do not wear shoes. It may take them a while to build the calluses on their paws necessary to walk in these areas. If you’re going hiking or onto surfaces where you would not be comfortable walking barefoot, consider your pet’s feet. There are even sneakers available for animals that may have sensitive paws! Gear up the grooming. Make sure that you keep up with your dog’s brushing and washing to ensure good health in the heat. This is when they shed more and get dirtier than most other times of the year. Don’t forget to apply their flea/tick prevention and give them their heartworm preventatives each month as well. These are just a few of the considerations to be made during the summer. We wish you the safest of adventures and loads of fun this season!
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SUMMER SUN SAFETY Summertime is fun for dogs

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SUMMER SUN SAFETY Summertime is fun for dogs and humans alike. It’s a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors. Let us review a few safety tips to make sure that you and your dog can be ready for your adventures: Ride Right. Are you taking your dog for a ride in the car? Nothing compares to a happy dog’s ears as he takes on the wind outside of a car window! Be careful though. Do not ever leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle especially in direct sun. Even when it’s only mildly hot out, the inside of a car can become sweltering. Rolling down the windows is not enough relief. Heat stroke can happen to dogs, and just like in people can cause brain damage and even death. Symptoms include panting, drooling, rapid pulse and fever. Immediately immerse the dog in cool water and seek emergency veterinary assistance. Sunburns. Did you know that dogs get sunburns just like we do? Especially the dogs with shorter hair, lighter or pink skin, and pink noses are most susceptible. Try to limit your dog’s exposure to days when the sun is less strong. Sunblock applied to ears and noses 30 minutes before exposure will help. Sink or Swim. Not all dogs know how to swim instinctively. Do not just drop them in a pool or throw them in the ocean to see how they do. Make sure that they choose their swimming adventure. Start in shallow water and call your dog’s name. Maybe try tossing a toy to see if they will retrieve it. Better yet? If you have a friend with a dog who can swim, let them lead the way. Do not be surprised if both of your dog’s legs don’t paddle right away. Most dogs start with just their front legs. Stick close to help with the back end if they need it. Watch for tides, surfers, and other swimmers to be sure your dog has a calm introduction to the world of water. Consider getting a canine life preserver so that they can have the support while they learn. Always use preservers on boating adventures. They need them just like humans. Remember that swimming uses different muscles and can tire your animal quickly. Always keep your dog in reach so that you can help them if they need it. You are their best friend and lifeguard. Fancy Footwork. If your dog starts to walk awkwardly on the roads or concrete, consider the heat of the pavement. Their feet may literally be burning. Whenever possible, avoid walking your dog on the blacktop when it is hot to the touch. Walk them on the sidewalk, in the grass, or in the shade. Also, when starting to increase the speed, frequency, or change the terrain of your dog’s walk, remember that they do not wear shoes. It may take them a while to build the calluses on their paws necessary to walk in these areas. If you’re going hiking or onto surfaces where you would not be comfortable walking barefoot, consider your pet’s feet. There are even sneakers available for animals that may have sensitive paws! Gear up the grooming. Make sure that you keep up with your dog’s brushing and washing to ensure good health in the heat. This is when they shed more and get dirtier than most other times of the year. Don’t forget to apply their flea/tick prevention and give them their heartworm preventatives each month as well. These are just a few of the considerations to be made during the summer. We wish you the safest of adventures and loads of fun this season!
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Woman fights to keep her troubled dog alive

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Woman fights to keep her troubled dog alive
It was an extraordinary commitment to save a loved one from execution. A woman in Forest Hills kept her dog alive for more than a year through complicated legal maneuvering, but she has run out of time and money. Nicole Andree spent some $17,000

Dad punches raging Staffie to save girl, 6
A FRANTIC father rained blows on a crazed dog as it savaged his terrified little girl — ripping off the six-year-old’s ear. The desperate dad repeatedly punched the berserk Staffordshire bull terrier in the head as he battled to save her. Last night his

Woman fights judge’s ruling to euthanize dog
A Mid-State woman and dog owner is continuing to fight the legal system “I’ve spent everything I have to save this dog,” Andree said. In that time, animal control officers said Prada has escaped and attacked a dog in the animal control facility.

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Clicker Training 101 What is a clicker? A

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Clicker Training 101 What is a clicker? A time marker device. That marks a behavior and promises a reward. Any behavior clicked and rewarded enough with increase in frequency. Capturing Behavior – This is were a dog does a behavior induced or on his own and the trainer/owner clicks when the behavior occurs and then rewards the dog with a treat. examples would be barking, scatching, stretching, Shaping Behavior – This is were the trainer take the desired goal and breaks it in to small approamations then clicks and rewards the small appromations and slowly requires the dog to move from step to the next as you gear towards the goal. Example: Teaching adog to toucha target stick with thier nose. First the dog must look at the stick…click and treat then the dog must look and turn his head in the direction fo the stick…click and treat, then the dog must look turn his head and step towards the treat…
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Clicker Training 101 What is a clicker? A

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Clicker Training 101 What is a clicker? A time marker device. That marks a behavior and promises a reward. Any behavior clicked and rewarded enough with increase in frequency. Capturing Behavior – This is were a dog does a behavior induced or on his own and the trainer/owner clicks when the behavior occurs and then rewards the dog with a treat. examples would be barking, scatching, stretching, Shaping Behavior – This is were the trainer take the desired goal and breaks it in to small approamations then clicks and rewards the small appromations and slowly requires the dog to move from step to the next as you gear towards the goal. Example: Teaching adog to toucha target stick with thier nose. First the dog must look at the stick…click and treat then the dog must look and turn his head in the direction fo the stick…click and treat, then the dog must look turn his head and step towards the treat…
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How to Protect Your Intellectual Property in the Cloud

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How to Protect Your Intellectual Property in the Cloud
Not long after that, the calls started to come in to Greg Bell, principal and the Americas service leader for information protection at KPMG may be okay if that content is a picture of your dog, but may not be so good if you’re talking about your

New admission procedures likely after dog’s death at pet show
However, the organisers added that all vets and security at the event were briefed to check dogs attending the event for up-to-date vaccination status, a leash, and a muzzle for large dogs and that the dog which was involved in the incident was

Telluride prairie dog management receives praise
It’s that time of year again: WildEarth Guardians released its annual Prairie Dog Report Card. The bad news: Colorado received a C, as did the United States Forest Service. The Bureau of Land Management and Environmental Protection Agency

China’s pet stores struggle to cope with dogs abandoned after holidays
“Once I even publicized a dog owner’s phone number on my micro blog to put pressure on him to take his pet home weeks after the arranged time limit,” she said. Animal protection experts said there should be better protection for pets and tougher

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Dog Breeding And Canine Diversity (PHOTOS) – Huffington Post

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Dog Breeding And Canine Diversity (PHOTOS) – Huffington Post

Dog Breeding And Canine Diversity (PHOTOS)
Huffington Post
For reasons both practical and whimsical, man's best friend has been artificially evolved into the most diverse animal on the planet — a staggering achievement, given that most of the 350 to 400 dog breeds in existence have been around for only a

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Winterize Your Pet With the Royal Treatment – Huffington Post

Winterize Your Pet With the Royal Treatment
Huffington Post
Even if your cat or dog is accustomed to spending time outdoors, don't assume that he or she can withstand all harsh winter conditions. Even some large dog breeds that are adapted to extremely low temperatures are still susceptible to injury from cold.

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Does it matter when ‘giant breed’ dogs are neutered? – Palm Beach Post (blog)


Palm Beach Post (blog)
Does it matter when 'giant breed' dogs are neutered?
Palm Beach Post (blog)
by Dr. Susan Baker Question: I am very interested in your thoughts on when giant breed dogs should be neutered. I had never heard of any link between them possibly being taller and “leggy” or the being more prone to rupturing cruciate ligaments.

New Dog Breeds Prepare for the Big Show – Wall Street Journal (blog)


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New Dog Breeds Prepare for the Big Show
Wall Street Journal (blog)
By WSJ Staff The Xoloitzcuintli, more commonly known as the Mexican hairless dog, will be one of six rookie breeds at next month's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Here, a Xoloitzcuintli named Alma Dulce — held by owner Jose Barrera –made its media
7 questions on dog breedsBBC News
Six new dog breeds for Westminster Kennel ClubZap2it.com (blog)
Native British dog breeds said at riskUPI.com
RedOrbit -International Business Times
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Laurel Pet Groomer Going Strong after 25 Years – Patch.com

Laurel Pet Groomer Going Strong after 25 Years
Patch.com
By Joshua Garner Cheryl Labbe, owner of All Breeds Pet Grooming, shows how to groom a dog the old-fashioned way. Cheryl Labbe, owner of All Breed Pet Grooming in Laurel, has been grooming cats and dogs for 25 years. Working in a modest building off

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Pedigreed hunters and protectors – The Hindu


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Pedigreed hunters and protectors
The Hindu
That's the fate of the pure Indian dog breeds; not to be confused with the common mongrels, because, for one they are breeds just like their more familiar imported counterparts like Labradors and German Shepherd with their own set of physical traits

Meet the six new breeds in the 2012 Westminster dog show – Mother Nature Network


Mother Nature Network
Meet the six new breeds in the 2012 Westminster dog show
Mother Nature Network
A reindeer herder, a puffin hunter and the national dog of Mexico join the 179 other breeds competing this year. By John PlattMon, Feb 06 2012 at 12:13 PM EST Every year, hundreds of dogs representing dozens of breeds compete in the Westminster Kennel

Families Foster Future Military Working Dogs – Department of Defense


Department of Defense
Families Foster Future Military Working Dogs
Department of Defense
Bella belongs to the Defense Department's Military Working Dog Breeding Program on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. The program, which breeds Belgian Malinois for a variety of military assignments, relies on foster families to socialize the dogs

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Four breeds that have never won the Westminster dog show – Mother Nature Network


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Four breeds that have never won the Westminster dog show
Mother Nature Network
By John PlattMon, Feb 06 2012 at 12:23 PM EST When this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show convenes at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 13, a record 186 breeds will be competing for the coveted "best in show" award. WorldShares lets you earn
Prep for the Westminster Kennel Club show by digging into the dog businessReynolds Center
Pooch Problems: Some Breeds Spell Trouble for Home InsurancePatch.com
Coonhounds and Ceskys and Xolos, Oh My!WNYC
Lexington Dispatch -Woodstock Sentinel Review -Press of Atlantic City
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Royal Oak dog’s plight goes viral – Detroit Free Press

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Royal Oak dog’s plight goes viral – Detroit Free Press

Royal Oak dog's plight goes viral
Detroit Free Press
Royal Oak officials say the dog bit a man, but her owner says "she collided with his face." / www.saveheidi.com By Bill Laitner The life-and-death cause of a Doberman pinscher in Royal Oak went viral online after authorities said the pet might need to

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Husky dog protects crying cat in cute clip – The Sun


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Husky dog protects crying cat in cute clip
The Sun
A DOTING Husky turns guard dog as it protects a little kitten in heartwarming video. After hearing the Siamese kitten's cries, the dog comes to the rescue – picking the adorable cat up by the scruff of its neck and taking it to safety.

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Owner defends care of dogs following fire that killed five – Leader-Telegram

Owner defends care of dogs following fire that killed five
Leader-Telegram
An early morning fire Tuesday resulted in the deaths of five dogs and caused an estimated $150000 in damage to this home at 7201 25th St. in western Chippewa County. Authorities are investigating possible violations related to housing and breeding dogs

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Family of woman killed by alligator tells Ga. high court the reptiles should … – Washington Post

Family of woman killed by alligator tells Ga. high court the reptiles should
Washington Post
ATLANTA — The family of an elderly woman fatally mauled by an 8-foot alligator as she searched for her daughter's dog told the state's high court Monday that the neighborhood homeowners association should have removed the reptiles from the area.

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5 New Years Resolutions for your Dog 1.

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5 New Years Resolutions for your Dog 1. Walk Your Dog – Making a goal to walk your dog everyday will help you and your pet get into better shape. By using a control walk, you will be reinforcing your dog’s place in the family. 2. Obedience Training – You know what to do, but are you being consistent? Resolve to spend 5-10 minutes every other day brushing up on your dog’s obedience skills. While you are at it, come to a few tune-up classes and really flex your alpha muscles. 3. Annual Exam – Just like people, dogs need to have an annual check-up to make sure that everything is working properly and that there is nothing going on beneath the surface. Since symptoms can go unnoticed, a visit to your veterinarian’s office might be the key to catching something early. If your pet has not seen a veterinarian in the last year consider making an appointment for its physical exam. 4. Socialization – If your dog isn’t given the opportunity to be around other dogs, then problems can arise. You might notice barking when you are out for a walk when they see another dog. This can escalate into something more, so it’s always a good idea to allow your dog to socialize with other pets as much as possible. 5. Helping a Rescue Organization- What a great New Years Resolution! Rescue organizations are always in need of volunteers, food and blankets, or monetary contributions. You can celebrate your dog by giving to an animal welfare organization.
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5 New Years Resolutions for your Dog 1.

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5 New Years Resolutions for your Dog 1. Walk Your Dog – Making a goal to walk your dog everyday will help you and your pet get into better shape. By using a control walk, you will be reinforcing your dog’s place in the family. 2. Obedience Training – You know what to do, but are you being consistent? Resolve to spend 5-10 minutes every other day brushing up on your dog’s obedience skills. While you are at it, come to a few tune-up classes and really flex your alpha muscles. 3. Annual Exam – Just like people, dogs need to have an annual check-up to make sure that everything is working properly and that there is nothing going on beneath the surface. Since symptoms can go unnoticed, a visit to your veterinarian’s office might be the key to catching something early. If your pet has not seen a veterinarian in the last year consider making an appointment for its physical exam. 4. Socialization – If your dog isn’t given the opportunity to be around other dogs, then problems can arise. You might notice barking when you are out for a walk when they see another dog. This can escalate into something more, so it’s always a good idea to allow your dog to socialize with other pets as much as possible. 5. Helping a Rescue Organization- What a great New Years Resolution! Rescue organizations are always in need of volunteers, food and blankets, or monetary contributions. You can celebrate your dog by giving to an animal welfare organization.
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Hero dog saves abused woman – Daily Press (blog)

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Hero dog saves abused woman – Daily Press (blog)

Hero dog saves abused woman
Daily Press (blog)
Last year, when a woman's abusive boyfriend tried to beat her to death with a hammer, it was a dog that saved her life. The family's Great Dane leapt onto the bed and laid his body across the woman's, taking the hammer blows, himself.

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Elderly woman saves husband from moose – UPI.com


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Elderly woman saves husband from moose
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23 (UPI) — An 85-year-old Alaskan woman saved her husband from a moose attack by whacking the big animal with a shovel until it backed away, police said. The moose charged while Dorothea Taylor and husband George Murphy, 82, were out with their dogs
Wife Saves Husband from Moose Using ShovelFOX 4 News
Woman, 85, saves husband from mooseEmirates 24/7

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Tucker saves the day – Franklin News Post

Tucker saves the day
Franklin News Post
By CHARLES BOOTHE – Staff Writer Franklin County's first confirmed rabies case this year caused a harrowing experience for a local woman. And if not for a dog that her son had adopted the week before, her encounter with a rabid fox off Rakes Road last

Arizona Author Bethe Bennett Saved By Dog Who Brought Her Phone, Paper – Huffington Post

Arizona Author Bethe Bennett Saved By Dog Who Brought Her Phone, Paper
Huffington Post
An elderly Arizona woman and author who suffered a harsh fall last Friday is alive and recovering at a nearby hospital thanks to her service dog Danny, who not only helped her regain consciousness but also brought her the tools she needed to call for
Dog's licks save owner's lifeNinemsn

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Woman Says Dog Saved Her from Massillon Apartment Fire – Cleveland News – Fox 8

Woman Says Dog Saved Her from Massillon Apartment Fire
Cleveland News – Fox 8
She credits her dachshund, Heidi, for alerting her to the fire, and for saving their lives. "(Heidi) went over to the door, and she started smelling around the door. She came over, grabbed my pant leg … wanted me to get up, and I went over,

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Smoke Alarm Saves Woman Dog on Olive Drive in Concord – San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

Smoke Alarm Saves Woman Dog on Olive Drive in Concord
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
A smoke alarm saved a woman and her dog during a fire on Olive Drive in Concord, off Kirker Pass Road, according to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ConFIRE). SMOKE ALARMS COME THROUGH AGAIN! A sole occupant was alerted to a fire in her home

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Dog’s licks, phone-grabbing trick saves woman’s life – TruthDive

Dog's licks, phone-grabbing trick saves woman's life
TruthDive
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): A woman in US, who broke her thigh bone and passed out after falling on her tiled kitchen, has credited her dog for saving her life. According to ABC15.com, Bethe Bennett's service dog, Danny, licked her face until she woke

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Essex woman saves dog from needle – Lakeland Today


Lakeland Today
Essex woman saves dog from needle
Lakeland Today
THE only way is Essex for a rescue dog in Lancaster as he awaits his carriage to take him to his new home in style. Mr Muffin, a nine-year-old black Staffordshire Bull Terrier, will be donning a flying jacket and cape on Saturday morning before taking

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Valley woman saved by her dog – ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)


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Valley woman saved by her dog
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
GLENDALE, AZ – A miniature schnauzer is credited with saving his owner's life. “You're thinking you're going to die,” said Bethe Bennett from her hospital bed at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center with her dog still by her side.

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Husky Dog Assumes Role of a Mother to Protect Siamese Kitten (VIDEO)

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Husky Dog Assumes Role of a Mother to Protect Siamese Kitten (VIDEO)
There is nothing like maternal love and care in this world. A rare video clip of a cute Siamese kitten being protected by a compassionate Husky dog with great care is going viral on the Internet. (The title of the video, however, identifies the

Hot dog vendors trained to spot terrorists at Super Bowl
Indianapolis – The TSA has trained approximately 8,000 hot dog vendors, parking lot attendants, and others who will work at and around Lucas Oil Stadium during the big game to look for and recognize suspicious activity. The Transportation Security

Super Bowl 2012: Giants’ security director has protected coaches through two decades, two championships
Murphy is the muscle that has escorted coaches through crowds, hostile and friendly, in the old security world and the new. The former Florham Park cop has protected the team for the past 22 years. And he didn’t need the hot dog to know

Attorney general: South Colton dog trainer must cease operations – WatertownDailyTimes.com

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Attorney general: South Colton dog trainer must cease operations – WatertownDailyTimes.com

Attorney general: South Colton dog trainer must cease operations
WatertownDailyTimes.com
By JOSH GORE CANTON — A state Supreme Court judge ruled Friday that a South Colton dog trainer either must comply with subpoenas or must come to court to invoke his Fifth Amendment right. Jon C. Sabin, owner of Seizure Alert Dogs for Life Inc.,

Dog Saves Local Pastor From Drowning – KWTX

Dog Saves Local Pastor From Drowning
KWTX
The nonprofit Texas Hearing and Service Dogs organization trained the dog for McCoy and one of the focuses of the training was overcoming Excalibur's fear of running water. “We think he must have been abused with someone using a hose to spray him with

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Capitol briefs: Senate passes dog-training bill – Richmond Times Dispatch

Capitol briefs: Senate passes dog-training bill
Richmond Times Dispatch
sentence for an aggravated manslaughter conviction is seven years. Good news for all you bear hound hunters out there. The Virginia Senate on Wednesday approved Senate Bill 147, which would allow the training of dogs to hunt bears to occur at night.

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Trainers are howling at ‘dog whisperer’ tactics – Columbus Dispatch


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Trainers are howling at 'dog whisperer' tactics
Columbus Dispatch
By Kathy Lynn Gray The training techniques used by television star Cesar Millan — the “dog whisperer”— are criticized as inhumane and misguided by some dog trainers locally and nationally. “They're very outdated and pose a danger to the human and the

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Home-grown dog training business to expand – Greenville News

Home-grown dog training business to expand
Greenville News
By Anna Lee Upstate Dog Training started as a humble side job in Jill Jones' Blue Ridge basement. It spilled out onto the driveway, into a horse pasture, added indoor kennels, a private dog park and is now expanding across a sprawling grassy field on
Best tip for training your dog is to 'start at the beginning'Lake Powell Chronicle

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Ask the Dog Trainer: Author attends North American Veterinary Conference – TCPalm

Ask the Dog Trainer: Author attends North American Veterinary Conference
TCPalm
This is the third consecutive year I have gone as a representative for the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. I love going to NAVC. It's close, I get to see my friends on the board and I make new acquaintances every year.

Families Foster Future Military Working Dogs – Department of Defense


Department of Defense
Families Foster Future Military Working Dogs
Department of Defense
She is one of several future military working dogs placed with foster families across town. These families, all volunteers, raise these dogs for about five months before returning them for an intensive training program at the Defense Department's

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Class helps parents introduce baby to the family dog

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Class helps parents introduce baby to the family dog
New parents bringing home baby often worry about how their dog will react: Will she snap at the baby? Will he tear up the house if we don’t go for our daily walks? Maybe we should just get rid of the dog. The Greater Lincoln Obedience Club has

Cuteness Overload! Animal Kingdom Odd Couple: Mastiff Adopts Baby Chimp
Be prepared for an absolute cuteness overload You’ve been warned! Anyone who has cried over the Disney classic The Fox And The Hound knows that nature is full of unlikely friendships, and RadarOnline.com has unbelievably cute photos of

First Nations pet population targeted
More than 40 animals that have gone through the Abegeweit Spay and Neuter project, including Bertha Francis’s dog Baby. “My goodness, he’s a great company,” said Francis of her dog, adding she would not have had the money for the neutering without the help

‘That’s our baby’: Thieves run off with childless couple’s dog as neighbour watches
A young Texas couple is sending out a plea to the men who broke into their home this weekend: please return our dog. Wes and Hannah Covington were devastated when they returned to their Houston home to find it not only ransacked by intruders but their

Parents can help kids deal with pet death
Losing a family pet is often a child’s first experience with death. The shock of losing a beloved pet can be confusing and devastating for children. While dealing with the loss of an animal is an unfortunate part of life, there are some ways

Woman swerved to avoid dog in fatal crash
26-year-old Jacqueline Jo Lizama Guerrero was driving south on U.S. 301 when she saw the dog. When she swerved to avoid it, her vehicle crossed the median and flipped over. Guerrero died at the scene. Troopers say the child was taken to Lakeland

Dade City woman dies when she swerves to avoid dog
26-year-old Jacqueline Jo Lizama Guerrero was driving south on U.S. 301 when she saw the dog. When she swerved to avoid it, her vehicle crossed the median and flipped over. Guerrero died at the scene. Troopers say the child was taken to Lakeland Regional

Dog abuser jailed for beating baby
Fruitport Township, MI – If animal abusers were sentenced with harsher sentences, might a 10 month old baby be happy and safe today instead of recovering in a hospital from a brutal beating? According to WOOD TV3, Donald Thomas Bayne, 23, has been charged

Dog shaman’s open letter
Regarding the child’s emotional state, the spokeswoman said: “Every child might be scared of a dog, but they (the doctors) said they don’t expect there will be any psychological trauma. The condition of the child is better than anyone could have expected.

Proposed Bill Protects Pets of Domestic Abuse Victims – Patch.com

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Proposed Bill Protects Pets of Domestic Abuse Victims – Patch.com

Proposed Bill Protects Pets of Domestic Abuse Victims
Patch.com
Mike Fasano's bill was inspired by a dog that took punches and kicks to protect his elderly owner from abuse. By Neil Johnson Jane Occhiolini, former victim's advocate for the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, left, and Kathy Cornwell, who adopted Horatio

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Mexico not a tropical paradise for street dogs – Edmonton Journal (blog)

Mexico not a tropical paradise for street dogs
Edmonton Journal (blog)
It was only after his return that he found out about Cats and Dogs International (CANDi), and the Association for the Protection of Animals Cuba (APAC-Varadero), both non-profit organizations dedicated to saving the lives of homeless cats and dogs in

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Protect your pet: Vaccinations of dogs to prevent Parvo virus urged – Cape Coral Daily Breeze

Protect your pet: Vaccinations of dogs to prevent Parvo virus urged
Cape Coral Daily Breeze
She said that if owners do what their vets recommend, it should provide protection against what they are calling a deadly virus. "It is not an epidemic but it is getting worse," Brown said. The Parvo virus is spread from dog to dog by direct or

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Sheriff, state investigating after finding 59 dogs at fire site – Chippewa Herald

Sheriff, state investigating after finding 59 dogs at fire site
Chippewa Herald
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Department and the state Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection are investigating a dog breeder in the town of Howard after responding to a fire call at the residence on Tuesday. Rescue responders found at least

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Dog attacked; woman to get vet bills paid after 9NEWS steps in – 9NEWS.com

Dog attacked; woman to get vet bills paid after 9NEWS steps in
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"Hi Michele, my name is Jim, I lost a couple dogs in the area you posted," said the voicemail Byers received and shared with 9NEWS. The phone number belongs to a man named Jim Randolph, who owns Top Dog Protection, a local guard dog company.

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Easton considering temporarily housing stray dogs – The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com


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Easton considering temporarily housing stray dogs
The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com
Easton is looking to get into the animal shelter business, for a few days at a time at least, while officials search for a long-term solution about what to do with stray dogs. “We're trying to work with the animal shelter to try to relieve our need to

Pet stores struggle to cope with dogs abandoned after holidays – China Daily


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Pet stores struggle to cope with dogs abandoned after holidays
China Daily
"Once I even publicized a dog owner's phone number on my micro blog to put pressure on him to take his pet home weeks after the arranged time limit," she said. Animal protection experts said there should be better protection for pets and tougher

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Military War Dog enjoys retirement – WAVE

Military War Dog enjoys retirement
WAVE
"They figure these dogs saved 150 lives during their deployment," said Sturm. Beyco retired from the United States Marine Corps after ten years of service…two tours in Iraq. "The protection they give to their handlers they would give their lives for

How to Protect Your Intellectual Property in the Cloud – CIO

How to Protect Your Intellectual Property in the Cloud
CIO
Here are nine tips to protect critical corporate data wherever it goes By Stephanie Overby CIO — Around this time last year, the cloud computing contract signings were coming fast and furious—not just for commodity work like IT management or email,

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Telluride prairie dog management receives praise – The Daily Planet

Telluride prairie dog management receives praise
The Daily Planet
By Benjamin Preston It's that time of year again: WildEarth Guardians released its annual Prairie Dog Report Card. The bad news: Colorado received a C, as did the United States Forest Service. The Bureau of Land Management and Environmental Protection

Hero dog saves abused woman – Daily Press (blog)

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Hero dog saves abused woman – Daily Press (blog)

Hero dog saves abused woman
Daily Press (blog)
Last year, when a woman's abusive boyfriend tried to beat her to death with a hammer, it was a dog that saved her life. The family's Great Dane leapt onto the bed and laid his body across the woman's, taking the hammer blows, himself.

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Smoke Alarm Saves Woman Dog on Olive Drive in Concord – San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

Smoke Alarm Saves Woman Dog on Olive Drive in Concord
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
A smoke alarm saved a woman and her dog during a fire on Olive Drive in Concord, off Kirker Pass Road, according to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ConFIRE). SMOKE ALARMS COME THROUGH AGAIN! A sole occupant was alerted to a fire in her home

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Essex woman saves dog from needle – Lakeland Today


Lakeland Today
Essex woman saves dog from needle
Lakeland Today
THE only way is Essex for a rescue dog in Lancaster as he awaits his carriage to take him to his new home in style. Mr Muffin, a nine-year-old black Staffordshire Bull Terrier, will be donning a flying jacket and cape on Saturday morning before taking

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Dog’s licks, phone-grabbing trick saves woman’s life – TruthDive

Dog's licks, phone-grabbing trick saves woman's life
TruthDive
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): A woman in US, who broke her thigh bone and passed out after falling on her tiled kitchen, has credited her dog for saving her life. According to ABC15.com, Bethe Bennett's service dog, Danny, licked her face until she woke

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Valley woman saved by her dog – ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)


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Valley woman saved by her dog
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
GLENDALE, AZ – A miniature schnauzer is credited with saving his owner's life. “You're thinking you're going to die,” said Bethe Bennett from her hospital bed at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center with her dog still by her side.

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Arizona Author Bethe Bennett Saved By Dog Who Brought Her Phone, Paper – Huffington Post

Arizona Author Bethe Bennett Saved By Dog Who Brought Her Phone, Paper
Huffington Post
An elderly Arizona woman and author who suffered a harsh fall last Friday is alive and recovering at a nearby hospital thanks to her service dog Danny, who not only helped her regain consciousness but also brought her the tools she needed to call for
Dog's licks save owner's lifeNinemsn

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Harvard defends home turf – Boston.com

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Harvard defends home turf – Boston.com


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Harvard defends home turf
Boston.com
(Robert Klein/For the Globe) By Mark Blaudschun We're in the dog days of February, the part of the college basketball season by which the really good teams have established themselves, but know that crunch time and the madness of March will soon be

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Royal Oak dog’s plight goes viral – Detroit Free Press

Royal Oak dog's plight goes viral
Detroit Free Press
Royal Oak officials say the dog bit a man, but her owner says "she collided with his face." / www.saveheidi.com By Bill Laitner The life-and-death cause of a Doberman pinscher in Royal Oak went viral online after authorities said the pet might need to

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Dozer the Detector Defends Against Invasive Species – Capital Public Radio News

Dozer the Detector Defends Against Invasive Species
Capital Public Radio News
My purpose with my dog is to find the unmarked packages. You know there are times certain companies try to get around certain certidfications. They might send something in an unmarked box or they might send with an incorrect…lacking information.

Family of woman killed by alligator tells Ga. high court the reptiles should … – Washington Post

Family of woman killed by alligator tells Ga. high court the reptiles should
Washington Post
ATLANTA — The family of an elderly woman fatally mauled by an 8-foot alligator as she searched for her daughter's dog told the state's high court Monday that the neighborhood homeowners association should have removed the reptiles from the area.

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Let it Rock: 10 Pioneers Who Inspired Rock’s Greatest Guitar Heroes – Gibson

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Let it Rock: 10 Pioneers Who Inspired Rock’s Greatest Guitar Heroes – Gibson


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Let it Rock: 10 Pioneers Who Inspired Rock's Greatest Guitar Heroes
Gibson
Here's a list of 10 guitarists you should know who helped form rock 'n' roll's backbone – and some of the key players they've influenced: The King of the Gibson ES-295 also played guitar for the King – Elvis Presley – and, on tracks like “Hound Dog,”

Palatine officers save woman who fell through ice

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Palatine officers save woman who fell through ice
Palatine police officers managed to pull a 45-year-old woman out of a partially frozen pond Saturday afternoon after she fell in while walking her dog. A neighbor heard the Palatine woman shouting for help just after 4 p.m. at the Hamilton

Jason Pemberton: Purple Heart war hero kills himself and wife after suffering … – Daily Mail

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Jason Pemberton: Purple Heart war hero kills himself and wife after suffering … – Daily Mail


Daily Mail
Jason Pemberton: Purple Heart war hero kills himself and wife after suffering
Daily Mail
Authorities found the bodies of Mr and Mrs Pemberton on Sunday morning after a neighbour in Daytona Beach, Florida called the police about a dog on the couple's balcony. The neighbours had knocked on their door, and contacted authorities when they
Daytona Beach Iraq war sniper shoots wife, self to deathDaytona Beach News-Journal

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Let it Rock: 10 Pioneers Who Inspired Rock’s Greatest Guitar Heroes – Gibson


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Let it Rock: 10 Pioneers Who Inspired Rock's Greatest Guitar Heroes
Gibson
Here's a list of 10 guitarists you should know who helped form rock 'n' roll's backbone – and some of the key players they've influenced: The King of the Gibson ES-295 also played guitar for the King – Elvis Presley – and, on tracks like “Hound Dog,”

Mystery hero saves drowning dog from Greenbank Park icy water – Liverpool Echo

Mystery hero saves drowning dog from Greenbank Park icy water
Liverpool Echo
by Alan Weston, Liverpool Echo ONLOOKERS applauded as a mystery hero waded into icy water to rescue a drowning dog in Liverpool. The drama unfolded in Greenbank Park yesterday afternoon, when a small dog got into difficulties after running on to the

Hero is rescued after saving dog – The Sun


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Hero is rescued after saving dog
The Sun
By STAFF REPORTER A GOOD Samaritan who jumped into an icy river to save a stranger's dog had to be rescued by passers-by. The 51-year-old was pulled from the River Wansbeck in Morpeth, Northumberland, after plunging in after the dog in Carlisle Park

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Hero dog revolutionizes shelter policy to let battered women keep pets – New York Daily News


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Hero dog revolutionizes shelter policy to let battered women keep pets
New York Daily News
By Amanda Mikelberg / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS This black Great Dane that protected its owner from an abusive man who attacked her with a hammer was the first dog allowed to live in the Rose Brooks Center women's shelter in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Healing soldiers, one dog at a time – msnbc.com


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Healing soldiers, one dog at a time
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30, for Chelsea Clinton's report on Vets Helping Heroes, tonight on NBC “Nightly News." After learning that the federal government has no program to match injured soldiers with service dogs, Stovroff started a charity in 2007 called Vets Helping Heroes

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La Mesa-Based Dog Rescue Agency in Fight with Riverside County Family – Patch.com

La Mesa-Based Dog Rescue Agency in Fight with Riverside County Family
Patch.com
Kenneth Murphy, a wish ambassador for Wish Upon A Hero, said the Foleys' wish came across his desk and he decided to help them get their dog back. “Just because accidents happen and a dog gets out doesn't mean they are bad pet owners,” Murphy said.

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Hero dog dies after alerting family to Chippewa County fire – Leader-Telegram

Hero dog dies after alerting family to Chippewa County fire
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Katherine Henry and Matthew Pike on Tuesday survey their home near Old Albertville in western Chippewa County after a fire killed five dogs and caused an estimated $150000 in damage. Henry and Pike credit one of the dogs with saving their lives and

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Telluride prairie dog management receives praise – The Daily Planet

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Telluride prairie dog management receives praise – The Daily Planet

Telluride prairie dog management receives praise
The Daily Planet
By Benjamin Preston It's that time of year again: WildEarth Guardians released its annual Prairie Dog Report Card. The bad news: Colorado received a C, as did the United States Forest Service. The Bureau of Land Management and Environmental Protection

Mexico not a tropical paradise for street dogs – Edmonton Journal (blog)

Mexico not a tropical paradise for street dogs
Edmonton Journal (blog)
It was only after his return that he found out about Cats and Dogs International (CANDi), and the Association for the Protection of Animals Cuba (APAC-Varadero), both non-profit organizations dedicated to saving the lives of homeless cats and dogs in

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Woman swerved to avoid dog in fatal crash

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Woman swerved to avoid dog in fatal crash
26-year-old Jacqueline Jo Lizama Guerrero was driving south on U.S. 301 when she saw the dog. When she swerved to avoid it, her vehicle crossed the median and flipped over. Guerrero died at the scene. Troopers say the child was taken to Lakeland

Tucker saves the day – Franklin News Post

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Tucker saves the day – Franklin News Post

Tucker saves the day
Franklin News Post
By CHARLES BOOTHE – Staff Writer Franklin County's first confirmed rabies case this year caused a harrowing experience for a local woman. And if not for a dog that her son had adopted the week before, her encounter with a rabid fox off Rakes Road last

Elderly woman saves husband from moose – UPI.com


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Elderly woman saves husband from moose
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23 (UPI) — An 85-year-old Alaskan woman saved her husband from a moose attack by whacking the big animal with a shovel until it backed away, police said. The moose charged while Dorothea Taylor and husband George Murphy, 82, were out with their dogs
Wife Saves Husband from Moose Using ShovelFOX 4 News
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Capture Desired Behavior Capturing a desired behavior: This

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Capture Desired Behavior Capturing a desired behavior: This is a great way to help an owner gain some progress between practing commands formally. I use this with a dog that is especially difficult on Down for instance, like the 7 year old Sharpei I trained that was extremely resistant with the owner. We used the Down with Chair method, which is a form of capturing the behavior…and this method combined. Most of us know about Capturing Behavior. The main reason for adding this page is to remind you to inform the clien’ts to use it. We use it often for a dog that is housebreaking, but it can be helpful for other things as well. So, whenever a dog does a desired command such as the Down, say “Good Down” while showing the hand signal if the dog will not be aggressive to the hand signal. I know some dogs can get aggressive when they see or hear the command. If the dog gets stiff / looks aggressive when you give the command verbally, try using the hand signal only. You can click and treat a dog when capturing behavior. Advantages: This can be done even when the dog is just about to lie down in it’s bed or crate and from a distance if necessary. Repetition of this is key, as with all commands. Christina Russell
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Royal Oak dispatcher helps dog owner save pet’s life with Heimlich maneuver WITH 911 CALL

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Royal Oak dispatcher helps dog owner save pet’s life with Heimlich maneuver WITH 911 CALL
ROYAL OAK — A frantic woman who called 911 because her dog was choking found life-saving help on the line in a police Her instructions were similar to performing the Heimlich on a small child.” The dispatcher told the woman to hold

Dogs maul toddler in back yard
child and the dogs, saving him from further injury,” Grisham said. After police arrived, another neighbor confronted the child’s grandmother about the dogs. The grandmother was arrested after grabbing the neighbor by the throat, police said.

Mystery hero saves drowning dog from Greenbank Park icy water
As the dog’s owner and other walkers looked on helplessly, a man decided to take matters into his own hands and rescue the animal as it frantically tried to swim back. Rory Hayes, who witnessed the event, said: “The owner and her child stood about

Is your dog ‘just a pet’ or family?
According to Stuff.co.nz , the humanist relationship is where your dog is more or less a person for the owner – they dress them up, treat it like a child and often talk to them. Any criticism of weight or shape is considered offensive.

Dad punches raging Staffie to save girl, 6
The desperate dad repeatedly punched the berserk Staffordshire bull terrier in the head as he battled to save her he punched the dog in the head and kept punching it until it let go. The owner had said, ‘Can’t you keep your kids under control?’

Stray Pit Bull saves a woman and child from attacker.
The dog probably saved their lives. After the man ran away, Angela grabbed her child and ran to get in the car to drive away, when the dog jumped into the backseat. They then waited for police. Angela says if the dog’s owners do not come forward to take

COME COMMAND Hide and Seek * Using two

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COME COMMAND Hide and Seek * Using two people-play hide and seek-having one person hold the dog in the house or yard allow him to watch one of you walk away and hide within voice range. Once in hiding place give the command “________, come” (command tone) followed by, “good boy, come on boy, good boy, come on boy, good boy come on boy(Praise Tone) , _________, come” (command tone). When he reaches you, place your left hand over his hind quarters – And your right hand under his chin then gently rotate him into the sitting position……*remember, NO CORRECTION! Round Robin * Have several people stand in a large circle-with the dog on leash in the middle. One person at a time squats placing one knee on the ground, pats their knee saying “___________, come” (praise tone) While everyone else turns their back ; continue around circle until everyone has had a turn. Formal Come * Put your dog in a sit/stay while facing him from 6-10 feet away. * With the leash in your hand give the command “__________, come” (command tone), as you use your right hand to give him a hand signal; reach straight out in front of you with right hand palm down, then draw your hand toward your chest palm in. * Use the leash to guide him straight to you while coaxing him with praise. * Once he gets to you give the command, “_________, sit”, then lift gently on leash as you lightly touch his hips, once he sits-lots of praise. TRAINING GOAL:__________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ *Remember, if you have any questions, please call our office at (704) 573-3647, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
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COME COMMAND Hide and Seek * Using two

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COME COMMAND Hide and Seek * Using two people-play hide and seek-having one person hold the dog in the house or yard allow him to watch one of you walk away and hide within voice range. Once in hiding place give the command “________, come” (command tone) followed by, “good boy, come on boy, good boy, come on boy, good boy come on boy(Praise Tone) , _________, come” (command tone). When he reaches you, place your left hand over his hind quarters – And your right hand under his chin then gently rotate him into the sitting position……*remember, NO CORRECTION! Round Robin * Have several people stand in a large circle-with the dog on leash in the middle. One person at a time squats placing one knee on the ground, pats their knee saying “___________, come” (praise tone) While everyone else turns their back ; continue around circle until everyone has had a turn. Formal Come * Put your dog in a sit/stay while facing him from 6-10 feet away. * With the leash in your hand give the command “__________, come” (command tone), as you use your right hand to give him a hand signal; reach straight out in front of you with right hand palm down, then draw your hand toward your chest palm in. * Use the leash to guide him straight to you while coaxing him with praise. * Once he gets to you give the command, “_________, sit”, then lift gently on leash as you lightly touch his hips, once he sits-lots of praise. TRAINING GOAL:__________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ *Remember, if you have any questions, please call our office at (704) 573-3647, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
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Massive dog bites off half of little girl’s face

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Massive dog bites off half of little girl’s face
The dog disfigured a half of the little girl’s face. Doctors managed to save the child’s life, but her face can only be reconstructed through very expensive plastic surgery. The schoolgirl’s parents can not afford the operations, whereas the dog owner does

Stray Pit Bull saves a woman and child from attacker.
The dog probably saved their lives. After the man ran away, Angela grabbed her child and ran to get in the car to drive away, when the dog jumped into the backseat. They then waited for police. Angela says if the dog’s owners do not come forward to take

Mystery hero saves drowning dog from Greenbank Park icy water
As the dog’s owner and other walkers looked on helplessly, a man decided to take matters into his own hands and rescue the animal as it frantically tried to swim back. Rory Hayes, who witnessed the event, said: “The owner and her child stood about

Dog bites, pet safety, and your kids
Respecting their space can save your face. It is common sense to keep a respectable distance between a child’s face and the teeth of a dog or a cat, even if it is the family pet. If you run and shout, it can freak a dog out. The way you behave can

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Mark Thompson started Dog Training In Your Home

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Mark Thompson started Dog Training In Your Home in 1989. Mark and Leslie have now opened a Doggie Daycare and Boarding kennel. Offer large play areas and professional Boarding for your dog and Cats. Please see our website at Charlotte Better Dog Kennel We are experienced Charlotte NC dog trainers that will turn a “bad dog” into a well behaved house broken dog with our in home dog training courses. We can provide many services ranging from dog potty training to dog obedience training. We can start with puppy training in the Charlotte North Carolina area or adult dog training so that your dog can become a house broken dog. We train many breeds including but not limited to labradors, golden retriever, and german shepherds Offering dog training in the following areas: Charlotte, Matthews, Pineville, Ballentyne, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Waxhaw. All of Mecklenburg and Union County. Dog Training Indian Trail Dog Training Pineville Dog Training Matthews Dog Training Waxhaw Dog Training Mint Hill Dog Training North-Charlotte Franchise mailing address: Dog Training In Your Home 4702 W. Hwy 74 Monroe, North Carolina 28110 Phone Number: (704) 573-3647 (704) 573-3647 Phone Number: (704) 296-0001 (704) 296-0001 Mark and Leslie Thompson are the owners of the Mecklenburg and Union County Franchise. They are personally involved in all aspects of business operations. Mark Thompson volunteers at Albemarle correctional facility as the training director for the new leash on life program. Rehabilitating Inmates and dogs, this program shows just one of the ways dogs give to the community
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Mark Thompson started Dog Training In Your Home

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Mark Thompson started Dog Training In Your Home in 1989. Mark and Leslie have now opened a Doggie Daycare and Boarding kennel. Offer large play areas and professional Boarding for your dog and Cats. Please see our website at Charlotte Better Dog Kennel We are experienced Charlotte NC dog trainers that will turn a “bad dog” into a well behaved house broken dog with our in home dog training courses. We can provide many services ranging from dog potty training to dog obedience training. We can start with puppy training in the Charlotte North Carolina area or adult dog training so that your dog can become a house broken dog. We train many breeds including but not limited to labradors, golden retriever, and german shepherds Offering dog training in the following areas: Charlotte, Matthews, Pineville, Ballentyne, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Waxhaw. All of Mecklenburg and Union County. Dog Training Indian Trail Dog Training Pineville Dog Training Matthews Dog Training Waxhaw Dog Training Mint Hill Dog Training North-Charlotte Franchise mailing address: Dog Training In Your Home 4702 W. Hwy 74 Monroe, North Carolina 28110 Phone Number: (704) 573-3647 (704) 573-3647 Phone Number: (704) 296-0001 (704) 296-0001 Mark and Leslie Thompson are the owners of the Mecklenburg and Union County Franchise. They are personally involved in all aspects of business operations. Mark Thompson volunteers at Albemarle correctional facility as the training director for the new leash on life program. Rehabilitating Inmates and dogs, this program shows just one of the ways dogs give to the community
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UPDATED: Alexandria woman shoots, kills her dog to save boyfriend from mauling

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UPDATED: Alexandria woman shoots, kills her dog to save boyfriend from mauling
“We didn’t now what we were walking into,” Jewel said. “I’m not sure I wouldn’t have said, ‘Shoot the dog.’ [The pet owners] were defending themselves.” It’s not just pets officers worry about. They deal with humans just as

Owner defends care of dogs following fire that killed five
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Conditions in a rural Colfax kennel that housed at least 59 dogs were so bad personnel responding to the scene after a Tuesday morning fire were forced to wear gas masks to ward off the overwhelming smell of dog feces and urine

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WHILE I fully understand concern regarding irresponsible dog owners who let their dogs roam and attack children, there is also a responsibility by parents to teach their children about their behaviour around dogs. Children should not approach or pat dogs

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SUMMER SUN SAFETY Summertime is fun for dogs

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SUMMER SUN SAFETY Summertime is fun for dogs and humans alike. It’s a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors. Let us review a few safety tips to make sure that you and your dog can be ready for your adventures: Ride Right. Are you taking your dog for a ride in the car? Nothing compares to a happy dog’s ears as he takes on the wind outside of a car window! Be careful though. Do not ever leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle especially in direct sun. Even when it’s only mildly hot out, the inside of a car can become sweltering. Rolling down the windows is not enough relief. Heat stroke can happen to dogs, and just like in people can cause brain damage and even death. Symptoms include panting, drooling, rapid pulse and fever. Immediately immerse the dog in cool water and seek emergency veterinary assistance. Sunburns. Did you know that dogs get sunburns just like we do? Especially the dogs with shorter hair, lighter or pink skin, and pink noses are most susceptible. Try to limit your dog’s exposure to days when the sun is less strong. Sunblock applied to ears and noses 30 minutes before exposure will help. Sink or Swim. Not all dogs know how to swim instinctively. Do not just drop them in a pool or throw them in the ocean to see how they do. Make sure that they choose their swimming adventure. Start in shallow water and call your dog’s name. Maybe try tossing a toy to see if they will retrieve it. Better yet? If you have a friend with a dog who can swim, let them lead the way. Do not be surprised if both of your dog’s legs don’t paddle right away. Most dogs start with just their front legs. Stick close to help with the back end if they need it. Watch for tides, surfers, and other swimmers to be sure your dog has a calm introduction to the world of water. Consider getting a canine life preserver so that they can have the support while they learn. Always use preservers on boating adventures. They need them just like humans. Remember that swimming uses different muscles and can tire your animal quickly. Always keep your dog in reach so that you can help them if they need it. You are their best friend and lifeguard. Fancy Footwork. If your dog starts to walk awkwardly on the roads or concrete, consider the heat of the pavement. Their feet may literally be burning. Whenever possible, avoid walking your dog on the blacktop when it is hot to the touch. Walk them on the sidewalk, in the grass, or in the shade. Also, when starting to increase the speed, frequency, or change the terrain of your dog’s walk, remember that they do not wear shoes. It may take them a while to build the calluses on their paws necessary to walk in these areas. If you’re going hiking or onto surfaces where you would not be comfortable walking barefoot, consider your pet’s feet. There are even sneakers available for animals that may have sensitive paws! Gear up the grooming. Make sure that you keep up with your dog’s brushing and washing to ensure good health in the heat. This is when they shed more and get dirtier than most other times of the year. Don’t forget to apply their flea/tick prevention and give them their heartworm preventatives each month as well. These are just a few of the considerations to be made during the summer. We wish you the safest of adventures and loads of fun this season!
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SUMMER SUN SAFETY Summertime is fun for dogs

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SUMMER SUN SAFETY Summertime is fun for dogs and humans alike. It’s a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors. Let us review a few safety tips to make sure that you and your dog can be ready for your adventures: Ride Right. Are you taking your dog for a ride in the car? Nothing compares to a happy dog’s ears as he takes on the wind outside of a car window! Be careful though. Do not ever leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle especially in direct sun. Even when it’s only mildly hot out, the inside of a car can become sweltering. Rolling down the windows is not enough relief. Heat stroke can happen to dogs, and just like in people can cause brain damage and even death. Symptoms include panting, drooling, rapid pulse and fever. Immediately immerse the dog in cool water and seek emergency veterinary assistance. Sunburns. Did you know that dogs get sunburns just like we do? Especially the dogs with shorter hair, lighter or pink skin, and pink noses are most susceptible. Try to limit your dog’s exposure to days when the sun is less strong. Sunblock applied to ears and noses 30 minutes before exposure will help. Sink or Swim. Not all dogs know how to swim instinctively. Do not just drop them in a pool or throw them in the ocean to see how they do. Make sure that they choose their swimming adventure. Start in shallow water and call your dog’s name. Maybe try tossing a toy to see if they will retrieve it. Better yet? If you have a friend with a dog who can swim, let them lead the way. Do not be surprised if both of your dog’s legs don’t paddle right away. Most dogs start with just their front legs. Stick close to help with the back end if they need it. Watch for tides, surfers, and other swimmers to be sure your dog has a calm introduction to the world of water. Consider getting a canine life preserver so that they can have the support while they learn. Always use preservers on boating adventures. They need them just like humans. Remember that swimming uses different muscles and can tire your animal quickly. Always keep your dog in reach so that you can help them if they need it. You are their best friend and lifeguard. Fancy Footwork. If your dog starts to walk awkwardly on the roads or concrete, consider the heat of the pavement. Their feet may literally be burning. Whenever possible, avoid walking your dog on the blacktop when it is hot to the touch. Walk them on the sidewalk, in the grass, or in the shade. Also, when starting to increase the speed, frequency, or change the terrain of your dog’s walk, remember that they do not wear shoes. It may take them a while to build the calluses on their paws necessary to walk in these areas. If you’re going hiking or onto surfaces where you would not be comfortable walking barefoot, consider your pet’s feet. There are even sneakers available for animals that may have sensitive paws! Gear up the grooming. Make sure that you keep up with your dog’s brushing and washing to ensure good health in the heat. This is when they shed more and get dirtier than most other times of the year. Don’t forget to apply their flea/tick prevention and give them their heartworm preventatives each month as well. These are just a few of the considerations to be made during the summer. We wish you the safest of adventures and loads of fun this season!
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Harvard defends home turf – Boston.com

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Harvard defends home turf – Boston.com


Boston.com
Harvard defends home turf
Boston.com
(Robert Klein/For the Globe) By Mark Blaudschun We're in the dog days of February, the part of the college basketball season by which the really good teams have established themselves, but know that crunch time and the madness of March will soon be

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Domestic Violence Shelter Opens Doors to Pets After Heroic Dog Protects Owner – TIME

Domestic Violence Shelter Opens Doors to Pets After Heroic Dog Protects Owner
TIME
She may have died, she said, if it wasn't for her dog, a Great Dane, who jumped in the middle of the ruckus and protected his owner before the man threw both the dog and the woman out a second story window. In the past, the Rose Brooks Center didn't

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Dozer the Detector Defends Against Invasive Species – Capital Public Radio News

Dozer the Detector Defends Against Invasive Species
Capital Public Radio News
My purpose with my dog is to find the unmarked packages. You know there are times certain companies try to get around certain certidfications. They might send something in an unmarked box or they might send with an incorrect…lacking information.

Breeder defends condition of dogs – Albany Times Union

Breeder defends condition of dogs
Albany Times Union
By LAUREN STANFORTH, Staff writer WORCESTER — Underweight dogs were seized from a well-known Schenectady property owner at a breeding kennel he owns in Otsego County. State Trooper Walter Schliermann of Oneonta said police received a complaint about

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The Obama Campaign’s Humorous Dog Whistle – TIME

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The Obama Campaign’s Humorous Dog Whistle – TIME


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The Obama Campaign's Humorous Dog Whistle
TIME
And so the Obama campaign, like the Newt Gingrich campaign before it, has gone to the dogs. Here tweets David Axelrod: This is a swipe at Mitt Romney, who once put his dog in an airtight kennel on the top of his car for a family vacation.
Tale of pooch on car roof dogs RomneyWinnipeg Free Press
David Axelrod Tweets Photo Of President Obama's Dog Inside Car In Veiled Jab Mediaite
Top dogs in politicsThe Detroit News (blog)
PolitickerNY -The Moderate Voice -CNN (blog)
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COLUMN — Obama v. Brewer is a tiff blown all out of proportion – HollandSentinel.com


Belleville News Democrat
COLUMN — Obama v. Brewer is a tiff blown all out of proportion
HollandSentinel.com
Take what appears to be the left's strongest claim: Newt Gingrich's blowout victory in South Carolina was a triumph for his racist “dog-whistle” political rhetoric on child labor and the huge rise in food stamp use under Obama. “Dog-whistle politics”
Jan Brewer vs. shoe-tossing journalistHuman Events
Jan Brewer Expecting Treat Now for Shaking Finger at Barack ObamaWonkette (satire)

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Pressing Obama, &c. – National Review Online

Pressing Obama, &c.
National Review Online
Allow me to draw attention to a dog not barking: President Obama almost never gives press conferences. Now, that's not the end of the world, as far as I'm concerned. But I have memories of previous administrations . . . During the eight years of Reagan

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Valley Voice: Obama deserves chance to finish what he started – The Desert Sun

Valley Voice: Obama deserves chance to finish what he started
The Desert Sun
Republicans have perfected shadowy “dog-whistle politics” in their efforts to demean this president. There are constant attempts to paint President Obama as somehow “foreign” and “not one of us.” They call him “uppity” — clear attempts at race-baiting.

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Molly’s Trail and the Pipeline – Patch.com

Molly's Trail and the Pipeline
Patch.com
We discuss all sorts of things, from dog food to politics, although both seem to result in the same doo doo. The other day, as we were walking, I asked mom why President Obama is crazy. After all, he bought his kids a dog. “What?” she said.

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Briefs: Obama seeks diplomatic resolution to Iran crisis – The Detroit News


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Briefs: Obama seeks diplomatic resolution to Iran crisis
The Detroit News
Washington — President Barack Obama said Sunday he does not think Israel has decided whether to attack Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a standoff that has the Middle East on edge. The president sought to assure allies and foes alike that the
Clifford May – With Iran, are sanctions working?Defiance Crescent News (subscription)

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Obama: Israel has not decided on attacking Iran – CBS News


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Obama: Israel has not decided on attacking Iran
CBS News
On the day of his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama walks from the Oval Office along the Colonnade of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari) WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Sunday
Unthinkable: Conflict between Israel and IranThe Fiscal Times
Iran vows to hit any country that stages attackNBC 29 News
Send in the Clowns…MWC News

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The race issue rises again – Politico


Politico
The race issue rises again
Politico
The issue of race and American politics, never far beneath the surface during Barack Obama's historic 2008 campaign, is making a loud, overt and surprisingly early appearance in the 2012 presidential race. And no one knows — least of all Obama himself

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Senior Obama Campaign Staffer Tweets Subtle Attack on Romney – ABC News (blog)


ABC News (blog)
Senior Obama Campaign Staffer Tweets Subtle Attack on Romney
ABC News (blog)
President Obama's senior campaign strategist took a not-so-veiled swipe at Mitt Romney via Twitter Monday. David Axelrod tweeted a photo of the president in the backseat of a vehicle, peering out the window alongside First Dog, Bo.
Mitt Romney, here's how you transport a dog: Obama aide David Axelrod's Daily Mail
Cruelty meme 'dogs' RomneyPRWeek
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The Flub Watch Never Stops for Obama’s Team – New York Times


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The Flub Watch Never Stops for Obama's Team
New York Times
Of course, not all of the attacks using Mr. Romney's words have come from the Obama side. Mr. Gingrich has helped, too. Last month, Mr. Gingrich revived the story of a family road trip 25 years ago in which Mr. Romney strapped his dog,
Obama takes polling lead; Georgia critical to RomneyAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

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Pet-friendly events for this weekend Feb. 4 – 5 – Examiner.com

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Pet-friendly events for this weekend Feb. 4 – 5 – Examiner.com

Pet-friendly events for this weekend Feb. 4 – 5
Examiner.com
There are several protests at pet stores to continue education about puppy mills and an opportunity for those in need to get help at Lake County's Pet Food Pantry. Stop by The Lake County Pet Food Pantry at Central Bark Doggy Daycare at 256 Commerce in

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Many dog owners spare no expense to pamper their pets – Indianapolis Star

Many dog owners spare no expense to pamper their pets
Indianapolis Star
"He's the cutest dog in the whole wide world," Delk said. "He's a sweet boy and he is pampered." Tanner spends three days a week in doggie day care at Barkefellers, which is to pet boarding what the Conrad is to hotels. Opened in 2009 on the Southside,

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New Dog Park at Holbrook – Patch.com

New Dog Park at Holbrook
Patch.com
Great idea for a doggie play date! If you work a lot and and don't want to leave your puppy or dog home alone, there is a doggie daycare and boarding facility just across the street from the dog park. They offer daycare, overnight boarding,

Dog Daycare Center Pleads With Village to Let them Open in Former Hank’s Alley … – Patch.com

Dog Daycare Center Pleads With Village to Let them Open in Former Hank's Alley
Patch.com
It is our presumption that the reason the requested variance was denied was concern for the noise generated from the dogs barking. Using our dog daycare center in Ardsley as an example, we have been open now for eight *8) years without one noise

Bow Wows and Brews’ continued growth sends them to larger venue – therapidian

Bow Wows and Brews' continued growth sends them to larger venue
therapidian
a live auction and a silent auction, live music from Brant Satala and Cole Hansen, pet photography by RJR photography, dog agility demonstrations, holistic animal treatment demonstrations, an “animal communicator,” doggie daycare and raffle prizes.

Get pets ready for new baby – New Jersey Herald

Get pets ready for new baby
New Jersey Herald
A baby changes everything for a pet — from how its home looks, smells and sounds to what the rules are. Low energy, friendly, social dogs are the most adaptable pets, while independent, excitable, high maintenance, busybody dogs are the least

Dog Daycare Offers Fun for Dogs And Peace of Mind for Owners – Scarsdale10583.com

Dog Daycare Offers Fun for Dogs And Peace of Mind for Owners
Scarsdale10583.com
Paws and Play, a state-of-the-art daycare, boarding and training center for dogs of all shapes and sizes, recently opened its 9000-square-foot facility in Tuckahoe. The brand new multi-million-dollar facility, which boasts 3 large indoor play centers,

Ontario students learn with dogs ‘under one woof’ – CBC.ca


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Ontario students learn with dogs 'under one woof'
CBC.ca
The program is called "Under One Woof," and it revolves around a newly established dog daycare that operates out of West Credit Secondary School. The 'Under One Woof' program revolves around a newly established dog daycare that operates out of West

Royal Oak dispatcher helps dog owner save pet’s life with Heimlich maneuver WITH 911 CALL

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Royal Oak dispatcher helps dog owner save pet’s life with Heimlich maneuver WITH 911 CALL
ROYAL OAK — A frantic woman who called 911 because her dog was choking found life-saving help on the line in a police Her instructions were similar to performing the Heimlich on a small child.” The dispatcher told the woman to hold

Dog bites, pet safety, and your kids
Respecting their space can save your face. It is common sense to keep a respectable distance between a child’s face and the teeth of a dog or a cat, even if it is the family pet. If you run and shout, it can freak a dog out. The way you behave can

Dad punches raging Staffie to save girl, 6
The desperate dad repeatedly punched the berserk Staffordshire bull terrier in the head as he battled to save her he punched the dog in the head and kept punching it until it let go. The owner had said, ‘Can’t you keep your kids under control?’

Is your dog ‘just a pet’ or family?
According to Stuff.co.nz , the humanist relationship is where your dog is more or less a person for the owner – they dress them up, treat it like a child and often talk to them. Any criticism of weight or shape is considered offensive.

Mystery hero saves drowning dog from Greenbank Park icy water
As the dog’s owner and other walkers looked on helplessly, a man decided to take matters into his own hands and rescue the animal as it frantically tried to swim back. Rory Hayes, who witnessed the event, said: “The owner and her child stood about

COLUMN — Obama v. Brewer is a tiff blown all out of proportion – HollandSentinel.com

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COLUMN — Obama v. Brewer is a tiff blown all out of proportion – HollandSentinel.com


Belleville News Democrat
COLUMN — Obama v. Brewer is a tiff blown all out of proportion
HollandSentinel.com
Take what appears to be the left's strongest claim: Newt Gingrich's blowout victory in South Carolina was a triumph for his racist “dog-whistle” political rhetoric on child labor and the huge rise in food stamp use under Obama. “Dog-whistle politics”
Jan Brewer vs. shoe-tossing journalistHuman Events
Jan Brewer Expecting Treat Now for Shaking Finger at Barack ObamaWonkette (satire)

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Valley Voice: Obama deserves chance to finish what he started – The Desert Sun

Valley Voice: Obama deserves chance to finish what he started
The Desert Sun
Republicans have perfected shadowy “dog-whistle politics” in their efforts to demean this president. There are constant attempts to paint President Obama as somehow “foreign” and “not one of us.” They call him “uppity” — clear attempts at race-baiting.

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Obama: Israel has not decided on attacking Iran – CBS News


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Obama: Israel has not decided on attacking Iran
CBS News
On the day of his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama walks from the Oval Office along the Colonnade of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari) WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Sunday
Iran vows to hit any country that stages attackNBC 29 News
Send in the Clowns…MWC News

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The Obama Campaign’s Humorous Dog Whistle – TIME


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The Obama Campaign's Humorous Dog Whistle
TIME
And so the Obama campaign, like the Newt Gingrich campaign before it, has gone to the dogs. Here tweets David Axelrod: This is a swipe at Mitt Romney, who once put his dog in an airtight kennel on the top of his car for a family vacation.
Tale of pooch on car roof dogs RomneyWinnipeg Free Press
David Axelrod Tweets Photo Of President Obama's Dog Inside Car In Veiled Jab Mediaite
Top dogs in politicsThe Detroit News (blog)
PolitickerNY -CNN (blog) -The Moderate Voice
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The race issue rises again – Politico


Politico
The race issue rises again
Politico
The issue of race and American politics, never far beneath the surface during Barack Obama's historic 2008 campaign, is making a loud, overt and surprisingly early appearance in the 2012 presidential race. And no one knows — least of all Obama himself

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Molly’s Trail and the Pipeline – Patch.com

Molly's Trail and the Pipeline
Patch.com
We discuss all sorts of things, from dog food to politics, although both seem to result in the same doo doo. The other day, as we were walking, I asked mom why President Obama is crazy. After all, he bought his kids a dog. “What?” she said.

and more »

Senior Obama Campaign Staffer Tweets Subtle Attack on Romney – ABC News (blog)


ABC News (blog)
Senior Obama Campaign Staffer Tweets Subtle Attack on Romney
ABC News (blog)
President Obama's senior campaign strategist took a not-so-veiled swipe at Mitt Romney via Twitter Monday. David Axelrod tweeted a photo of the president in the backseat of a vehicle, peering out the window alongside First Dog, Bo.
Mitt Romney, here's how you transport a dog: Obama aide David Axelrod's Daily Mail
Bark for Barack: Obama campaign courts 'pet lovers'Daily Caller
Cruelty meme 'dogs' RomneyPRWeek
The Hill (blog) -Salon -The Atlantic Wire
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Briefs: Obama seeks diplomatic resolution to Iran crisis – The Detroit News

Briefs: Obama seeks diplomatic resolution to Iran crisis
The Detroit News
Washington — President Barack Obama said Sunday he does not think Israel has decided whether to attack Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a standoff that has the Middle East on edge. The president sought to assure allies and foes alike that the

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Pressing Obama, &c. – National Review Online

Pressing Obama, &c.
National Review Online
Allow me to draw attention to a dog not barking: President Obama almost never gives press conferences. Now, that's not the end of the world, as far as I'm concerned. But I have memories of previous administrations . . . During the eight years of Reagan

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The Flub Watch Never Stops for Obama’s Team – New York Times


Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
The Flub Watch Never Stops for Obama's Team
New York Times
Of course, not all of the attacks using Mr. Romney's words have come from the Obama side. Mr. Gingrich has helped, too. Last month, Mr. Gingrich revived the story of a family road trip 25 years ago in which Mr. Romney strapped his dog,
Obama takes polling lead; Georgia critical to RomneyAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

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Owner defends care of dogs following fire that killed five

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Owner defends care of dogs following fire that killed five
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Conditions in a rural Colfax kennel that housed at least 59 dogs were so bad personnel responding to the scene after a Tuesday morning fire were forced to wear gas masks to ward off the overwhelming smell of dog feces and urine

Royal Oak dog’s plight goes viral
The resulting legal battle over the dog’s fate has global viewers of www.saveheidi.com in a rush to sign an online petition that Gillam said Thursday unfairly defends the dog while by requesting that the owner either move out of the city

Pit bull who defended owner put to death by animal control
Those individuals saw Putz’s actions as those of a dog protecting his owner – a dog doing what was right – defending their person in the face of danger. Sadly, the judge making the life and death decision about Putz’s fate did not see things in the same light.

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Pressing Obama, &c. – National Review Online

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Pressing Obama, &c. – National Review Online

Pressing Obama, &c.
National Review Online
Allow me to draw attention to a dog not barking: President Obama almost never gives press conferences. Now, that's not the end of the world, as far as I'm concerned. But I have memories of previous administrations . . . During the eight years of Reagan

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Senior Obama Campaign Staffer Tweets Subtle Attack on Romney – ABC News (blog)


ABC News (blog)
Senior Obama Campaign Staffer Tweets Subtle Attack on Romney
ABC News (blog)
President Obama's senior campaign strategist took a not-so-veiled swipe at Mitt Romney via Twitter Monday. David Axelrod tweeted a photo of the president in the backseat of a vehicle, peering out the window alongside First Dog, Bo.
Mitt Romney, here's how you transport a dog: Obama aide David Axelrod's Daily Mail
Bark for Barack: Obama campaign courts 'pet lovers'Daily Caller
Cruelty meme 'dogs' RomneyPRWeek
The Hill (blog) -Salon -The Atlantic Wire
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The Flub Watch Never Stops for Obama’s Team – New York Times


Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
The Flub Watch Never Stops for Obama's Team
New York Times
Of course, not all of the attacks using Mr. Romney's words have come from the Obama side. Mr. Gingrich has helped, too. Last month, Mr. Gingrich revived the story of a family road trip 25 years ago in which Mr. Romney strapped his dog,
Obama takes polling lead; Georgia critical to RomneyAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

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Briefs: Obama seeks diplomatic resolution to Iran crisis – The Detroit News

Briefs: Obama seeks diplomatic resolution to Iran crisis
The Detroit News
Washington — President Barack Obama said Sunday he does not think Israel has decided whether to attack Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a standoff that has the Middle East on edge. The president sought to assure allies and foes alike that the

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COLUMN — Obama v. Brewer is a tiff blown all out of proportion – HollandSentinel.com


Belleville News Democrat
COLUMN — Obama v. Brewer is a tiff blown all out of proportion
HollandSentinel.com
Take what appears to be the left's strongest claim: Newt Gingrich's blowout victory in South Carolina was a triumph for his racist “dog-whistle” political rhetoric on child labor and the huge rise in food stamp use under Obama. “Dog-whistle politics”
Jan Brewer vs. shoe-tossing journalistHuman Events
Jan Brewer Expecting Treat Now for Shaking Finger at Barack ObamaWonkette (satire)

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The race issue rises again – Politico


Politico
The race issue rises again
Politico
The issue of race and American politics, never far beneath the surface during Barack Obama's historic 2008 campaign, is making a loud, overt and surprisingly early appearance in the 2012 presidential race. And no one knows — least of all Obama himself

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The Obama Campaign’s Humorous Dog Whistle – TIME


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The Obama Campaign's Humorous Dog Whistle
TIME
And so the Obama campaign, like the Newt Gingrich campaign before it, has gone to the dogs. Here tweets David Axelrod: This is a swipe at Mitt Romney, who once put his dog in an airtight kennel on the top of his car for a family vacation.
Tale of pooch on car roof dogs RomneyWinnipeg Free Press
David Axelrod Tweets Photo Of President Obama's Dog Inside Car In Veiled Jab Mediaite
Top dogs in politicsThe Detroit News (blog)
PolitickerNY -CNN (blog) -The Moderate Voice
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The Flub Watch Never Stops for Obama’s Team

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The Flub Watch Never Stops for Obama’s Team
Of course, not all of the attacks using Mr. Romney’s words have come from the Obama side. Mr. Gingrich has helped, too. Last month, Mr. Gingrich revived the story of a family road trip 25 years ago in which Mr. Romney strapped his dog

Obama Selects Bush As Running Mate
Factors in Choice Listed What apparently swayed Obama, Democratic officials said, was Bush’s experience in ramming through deeply unpopular policies, his considerable support among Blue Dog Democrats, and perhaps most important, his appeal to

Obama Snubs Foreign OEMs At D.C. Auto Show
Foreign OEMs put on a dog and pony show at the Washington D.C. auto show in anticipation of President Obama’s visit, but were ultimately snubbed when the President decided to check out some American iron instead. Bloomberg reports that Honda, Toyota and

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Laurel Pet Groomer Going Strong after 25 Years – Patch.com

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Laurel Pet Groomer Going Strong after 25 Years – Patch.com

Laurel Pet Groomer Going Strong after 25 Years
Patch.com
By Joshua Garner Cheryl Labbe, owner of All Breeds Pet Grooming, shows how to shave a dog– the old fashion way. You can call her a stylist, a pet soother—but just don't call her a dog whisper. Cheryl Labbe, owner of All Breed Pet Grooming in Laurel,

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New Dog Breeds Prepare for the Big Show – Wall Street Journal (blog)


Zap2it.com (blog)
New Dog Breeds Prepare for the Big Show
Wall Street Journal (blog)
By WSJ Staff The Xoloitzcuintli, more commonly known as the Mexican hairless dog, will be one of six rookie breeds at next month's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Here, a Xoloitzcuintli named Alma Dulce — held by owner Jose Barrera –made its media
7 questions on dog breedsBBC News
Six new dog breeds for Westminster Kennel ClubZap2it.com (blog)
Native British dog breeds said at riskUPI.com
RedOrbit -International Business Times
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Native dog breeds: Your pictures – BBC News


BBC News
Native dog breeds: Your pictures
BBC News
BBC News website readers have been sending in their photos of UK native dog breeds that have been listed as vulnerable to extinction. Topaz is a three-year-old Sussex Spaniel owned by breeder Sheila Appleby. She says they are "a breed never to be

Some British dog breeds face extinction as fickle owners follow fashion – The National


The National
Some British dog breeds face extinction as fickle owners follow fashion
The National
Mary Altaffer / AP Photo LONDON // Celebrities' choices of dogs, and even the queen's penchant for corgis, are leading to fears that some native British breeds are on the verge of extinction. Statistics released this week by the Kennel Club,

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End dog-breed bias – Toledo Blade


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End dog-breed bias
Toledo Blade
Ohio is the only state with a law that assumes certain dogs are inherently vicious because of their breed, not their behavior. Singled out by this dubious stereotype are several breeds of short-haired, muscular dogs carelessly lumped together and
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Dog Breeding And Canine Diversity (PHOTOS) – Huffington Post

Dog Breeding And Canine Diversity (PHOTOS)
Huffington Post
For reasons both practical and whimsical, man's best friend has been artificially evolved into the most diverse animal on the planet — a staggering achievement, given that most of the 350 to 400 dog breeds in existence have been around for only a

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Pedigreed hunters and protectors – The Hindu


The Hindu
Pedigreed hunters and protectors
The Hindu
That's the fate of the pure Indian dog breeds; not to be confused with the common mongrels, because, for one they are breeds just like their more familiar imported counterparts like Labradors and German Shepherd with their own set of physical traits

Super Bowl pets, happy pet owners and new breeds – USA TODAY


USA TODAY
Super Bowl pets, happy pet owners and new breeds
USA TODAY
This year there will be 185 breeds competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 13-14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. That's six more breeds than last year. This is no small feat, as there are "strict criteria" to being admitted

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Prep for the Westminster Kennel Club show by digging into the dog business – Reynolds Center

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Prep for the Westminster Kennel Club show by digging into the dog business – Reynolds Center


Reynolds Center
Prep for the Westminster Kennel Club show by digging into the dog business
Reynolds Center
Why not tag along and give readers a look at business angles from your local pet breeding and show scene? It's a relatable topic and one that is made for cute centerpiece art and fun multimedia elements. Dog breeding is a touchy topic at the best of
Pooch Problems: Some Breeds Spell Trouble for Home InsurancePatch.com
Coonhounds and Ceskys and Xolos, Oh My!WNYC
Handler, dog headed to Westminster Dog ShowLexington Dispatch
Woodstock Sentinel Review -Press of Atlantic City -New Yorker
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New Dog Breeds Prepare for the Big Show – Wall Street Journal (blog)


Zap2it.com (blog)
New Dog Breeds Prepare for the Big Show
Wall Street Journal (blog)
By WSJ Staff The Xoloitzcuintli, more commonly known as the Mexican hairless dog, will be one of six rookie breeds at next month's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Here, a Xoloitzcuintli named Alma Dulce — held by owner Jose Barrera –made its media
7 questions on dog breedsBBC News
Six new dog breeds for Westminster Kennel ClubZap2it.com (blog)
Native British dog breeds said at riskUPI.com
RedOrbit -International Business Times
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Pedigreed hunters and protectors – The Hindu


The Hindu
Pedigreed hunters and protectors
The Hindu
That's the fate of the pure Indian dog breeds; not to be confused with the common mongrels, because, for one they are breeds just like their more familiar imported counterparts like Labradors and German Shepherd with their own set of physical traits

Easton considering temporarily housing stray dogs – The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com

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Easton considering temporarily housing stray dogs – The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com


The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com
Easton considering temporarily housing stray dogs
The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com
Easton is looking to get into the animal shelter business, for a few days at a time at least, while officials search for a long-term solution about what to do with stray dogs. “We're trying to work with the animal shelter to try to relieve our need to

Pet stores struggle to cope with dogs abandoned after holidays – China Daily


China Daily
Pet stores struggle to cope with dogs abandoned after holidays
China Daily
"Once I even publicized a dog owner's phone number on my micro blog to put pressure on him to take his pet home weeks after the arranged time limit," she said. Animal protection experts said there should be better protection for pets and tougher

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Dog attacked; woman to get vet bills paid after 9NEWS steps in – 9NEWS.com

Dog attacked; woman to get vet bills paid after 9NEWS steps in
9NEWS.com
"Hi Michele, my name is Jim, I lost a couple dogs in the area you posted," said the voicemail Byers received and shared with 9NEWS. The phone number belongs to a man named Jim Randolph, who owns Top Dog Protection, a local guard dog company.

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Sheriff, state investigating after finding 59 dogs at fire site – Chippewa Herald

Sheriff, state investigating after finding 59 dogs at fire site
Chippewa Herald
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Department and the state Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection are investigating a dog breeder in the town of Howard after responding to a fire call at the residence on Tuesday. Rescue responders found at least

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February 4 – Puppy Mill Protest – Tucson Citizen

February 4 – Puppy Mill Protest
Tucson Citizen
Puppy mills are responsible for the inhumane treatment of dogs and puppies on a very large scale. If you abhor puppy mills, come to Desert Pet on the next four Saturdays in February (4, 11, 18, & 25) and be part of the Tucson Dog Protection group who
Baltimore Humane Society Skeptical of Pet Store LegislationPatch.com

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Telluride prairie dog management receives praise – The Daily Planet

Telluride prairie dog management receives praise
The Daily Planet
By Benjamin Preston It's that time of year again: WildEarth Guardians released its annual Prairie Dog Report Card. The bad news: Colorado received a C, as did the United States Forest Service. The Bureau of Land Management and Environmental Protection

Protect your pet: Vaccinations of dogs to prevent Parvo virus urged – Cape Coral Daily Breeze

Protect your pet: Vaccinations of dogs to prevent Parvo virus urged
Cape Coral Daily Breeze
She said that if owners do what their vets recommend, it should provide protection against what they are calling a deadly virus. "It is not an epidemic but it is getting worse," Brown said. The Parvo virus is spread from dog to dog by direct or

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Some British dog breeds face extinction as fickle owners follow fashion – The National

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Some British dog breeds face extinction as fickle owners follow fashion – The National


The National
Some British dog breeds face extinction as fickle owners follow fashion
The National
Mary Altaffer / AP Photo LONDON // Celebrities' choices of dogs, and even the queen's penchant for corgis, are leading to fears that some native British breeds are on the verge of extinction. Statistics released this week by the Kennel Club,

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Native dog breeds: Your pictures – BBC News


BBC News
Native dog breeds: Your pictures
BBC News
BBC News website readers have been sending in their photos of UK native dog breeds that have been listed as vulnerable to extinction. Topaz is a three-year-old Sussex Spaniel owned by breeder Sheila Appleby. She says they are "a breed never to be

Super Bowl pets, happy pet owners and new breeds – USA TODAY


USA TODAY
Super Bowl pets, happy pet owners and new breeds
USA TODAY
This year there will be 185 breeds competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 13-14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. That's six more breeds than last year. This is no small feat, as there are "strict criteria" to being admitted

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New Dog Breeds Prepare for the Big Show – Wall Street Journal (blog)


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New Dog Breeds Prepare for the Big Show
Wall Street Journal (blog)
By WSJ Staff The Xoloitzcuintli, more commonly known as the Mexican hairless dog, will be one of six rookie breeds at next month's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Here, a Xoloitzcuintli named Alma Dulce — held by owner Jose Barrera –made its media
7 questions on dog breedsBBC News
Six new dog breeds for Westminster Kennel ClubZap2it.com (blog)
Native British dog breeds said at riskUPI.com
RedOrbit -International Business Times
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Senior Obama Campaign Staffer Tweets Subtle Attack on Romney – ABC News (blog)

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Senior Obama Campaign Staffer Tweets Subtle Attack on Romney – ABC News (blog)


ABC News (blog)
Senior Obama Campaign Staffer Tweets Subtle Attack on Romney
ABC News (blog)
President Obama's senior campaign strategist took a not-so-veiled swipe at Mitt Romney via Twitter Monday. David Axelrod tweeted a photo of the president in the backseat of a vehicle, peering out the window alongside First Dog, Bo.
Mitt Romney, here's how you transport a dog: Obama aide David Axelrod's Daily Mail
Bark for Barack: Obama campaign courts 'pet lovers'Daily Caller
Cruelty meme 'dogs' RomneyPRWeek
The Hill (blog) -Salon -The Atlantic Wire
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Valley Voice: Obama deserves chance to finish what he started – The Desert Sun

Valley Voice: Obama deserves chance to finish what he started
The Desert Sun
Republicans have perfected shadowy “dog-whistle politics” in their efforts to demean this president. There are constant attempts to paint President Obama as somehow “foreign” and “not one of us.” They call him “uppity” — clear attempts at race-baiting.

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Briefs: Obama seeks diplomatic resolution to Iran crisis – The Detroit News

Briefs: Obama seeks diplomatic resolution to Iran crisis
The Detroit News
Washington — President Barack Obama said Sunday he does not think Israel has decided whether to attack Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a standoff that has the Middle East on edge. The president sought to assure allies and foes alike that the

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Home-grown dog training business to expand

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Home-grown dog training business to expand
Upstate Dog Training started as a humble side job in Jill Jones’ Blue Ridge basement. It spilled out onto the driveway, into a horse pasture, added indoor kennels, a private dog park and is now expanding across a sprawling grassy field on 3669 N.

Training service dog for dad became a labor of love for many
TORRINGTON — Lu Picard had always trained dogs as a hobby; after all, a hobby is something you love. So it would only make sense that training dogs would become her calling and her life’s work. Her calling, as it turned out, was turning her

The Dogs of War: Training, deployment and the golden years
SANTA CRUZ – Veterans returning from wars can often count on a reservoir of goodwill from the public to help them make the transition to civilian life. And there are programs to help them begin new, post-military careers. But sometimes, it gets

Claremore to breed police dog to help department budget
The city council recently approved a stud service contract for Tyson with Canine Unlimited of Tulsa Inc., which specializes in training police dogs and handlers. The first of its kind for the company, the deal could generate $3,000-$6,000

Dog-training classes begin in Feb.
Dog-training and dog-handling classes are being offered in February by the Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club and Murfreesboro Obedience Training Club. All classes will be held at the Tennessee Livestock Center, located on the MTSU campus on

Dog-on-dog aggression
This is helpful because training programs are influenced by the length of time the dog has been suffering. However, no matter how compelling a dog’s history may be the most important task is changing the dog’s behavior going forward.

Letter: Good training can curb all dog attacks
I am a veterinarian, and for the past 12 years have worked part time at a clinic in “the hood” in Milwaukee. I see numerous pit bulls, Rottweilers and so on. While I am no expert, I feel I have sufficient background to offer an opinion on the

Dog shaman’s open letter
Lech runs a dog training and rehabilitation centre in Camps Bay and styles himself as a “dog shaman” and “dog whisperer”. Lech’s spokeswoman said: “I spoke personally to all doctors, to all involved (on behalf of Lech). “Her recovery has been

Trainers are howling at ‘dog whisperer’ tactics
The training techniques used by television star Cesar Millan — the “dog whisperer”— are criticized as inhumane and misguided by some dog trainers locally and nationally. “They’re very outdated and pose a danger to the human and the

Claremore to breed police dog to help department budget

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Claremore to breed police dog to help department budget
The city council recently approved a stud service contract for Tyson with Canine Unlimited of Tulsa Inc., which specializes in training police dogs and handlers. The first of its kind for the company, the deal could generate $3,000-$6,000

Dog shaman’s open letter
Lech runs a dog training and rehabilitation centre in Camps Bay and styles himself as a “dog shaman” and “dog whisperer”. Lech’s spokeswoman said: “I spoke personally to all doctors, to all involved (on behalf of Lech). “Her recovery has been

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Dog shaman’s open letter

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Dog shaman’s open letter
Lech runs a dog training and rehabilitation centre in Camps Bay and styles himself as a “dog shaman” and “dog whisperer”. Lech’s spokeswoman said: “I spoke personally to all doctors, to all involved (on behalf of Lech). “Her recovery has been

The Dogs of War: Training, deployment and the golden years
SANTA CRUZ – Veterans returning from wars can often count on a reservoir of goodwill from the public to help them make the transition to civilian life. And there are programs to help them begin new, post-military careers. But sometimes, it gets

Dog-on-dog aggression
This is helpful because training programs are influenced by the length of time the dog has been suffering. However, no matter how compelling a dog’s history may be the most important task is changing the dog’s behavior going forward.

Claremore to breed police dog to help department budget
The city council recently approved a stud service contract for Tyson with Canine Unlimited of Tulsa Inc., which specializes in training police dogs and handlers. The first of its kind for the company, the deal could generate $3,000-$6,000

Home-grown dog training business to expand
Upstate Dog Training started as a humble side job in Jill Jones’ Blue Ridge basement. It spilled out onto the driveway, into a horse pasture, added indoor kennels, a private dog park and is now expanding across a sprawling grassy field on 3669 N.

Letter: Good training can curb all dog attacks
I am a veterinarian, and for the past 12 years have worked part time at a clinic in “the hood” in Milwaukee. I see numerous pit bulls, Rottweilers and so on. While I am no expert, I feel I have sufficient background to offer an opinion on the

Trainers are howling at ‘dog whisperer’ tactics
The training techniques used by television star Cesar Millan — the “dog whisperer”— are criticized as inhumane and misguided by some dog trainers locally and nationally. “They’re very outdated and pose a danger to the human and the

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SUMMER SUN SAFETY Summertime is fun for dogs

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SUMMER SUN SAFETY Summertime is fun for dogs and humans alike. It’s a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors. Let us review a few safety tips to make sure that you and your dog can be ready for your adventures: Ride Right. Are you taking your dog for a ride in the car? Nothing compares to a happy dog’s ears as he takes on the wind outside of a car window! Be careful though. Do not ever leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle especially in direct sun. Even when it’s only mildly hot out, the inside of a car can become sweltering. Rolling down the windows is not enough relief. Heat stroke can happen to dogs, and just like in people can cause brain damage and even death. Symptoms include panting, drooling, rapid pulse and fever. Immediately immerse the dog in cool water and seek emergency veterinary assistance. Sunburns. Did you know that dogs get sunburns just like we do? Especially the dogs with shorter hair, lighter or pink skin, and pink noses are most susceptible. Try to limit your dog’s exposure to days when the sun is less strong. Sunblock applied to ears and noses 30 minutes before exposure will help. Sink or Swim. Not all dogs know how to swim instinctively. Do not just drop them in a pool or throw them in the ocean to see how they do. Make sure that they choose their swimming adventure. Start in shallow water and call your dog’s name. Maybe try tossing a toy to see if they will retrieve it. Better yet? If you have a friend with a dog who can swim, let them lead the way. Do not be surprised if both of your dog’s legs don’t paddle right away. Most dogs start with just their front legs. Stick close to help with the back end if they need it. Watch for tides, surfers, and other swimmers to be sure your dog has a calm introduction to the world of water. Consider getting a canine life preserver so that they can have the support while they learn. Always use preservers on boating adventures. They need them just like humans. Remember that swimming uses different muscles and can tire your animal quickly. Always keep your dog in reach so that you can help them if they need it. You are their best friend and lifeguard. Fancy Footwork. If your dog starts to walk awkwardly on the roads or concrete, consider the heat of the pavement. Their feet may literally be burning. Whenever possible, avoid walking your dog on the blacktop when it is hot to the touch. Walk them on the sidewalk, in the grass, or in the shade. Also, when starting to increase the speed, frequency, or change the terrain of your dog’s walk, remember that they do not wear shoes. It may take them a while to build the calluses on their paws necessary to walk in these areas. If you’re going hiking or onto surfaces where you would not be comfortable walking barefoot, consider your pet’s feet. There are even sneakers available for animals that may have sensitive paws! Gear up the grooming. Make sure that you keep up with your dog’s brushing and washing to ensure good health in the heat. This is when they shed more and get dirtier than most other times of the year. Don’t forget to apply their flea/tick prevention and give them their heartworm preventatives each month as well. These are just a few of the considerations to be made during the summer. We wish you the safest of adventures and loads of fun this season!
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