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'learning to pay attention to
become a good dog'

After a long lesson in paying attention
a nap is in order'

Are Bones good for your dog?

Bottom Line...no! Bones are not good for your dog. Dogs may ingest splinters from bones that can lodge in their mouths or around their teeth or worse yet bone chips can get caught in the intestines and cause an obstruction, internal bleeding and impaction.

One bone can cost several hundred dollars up to thousands of dollars for surgery if your dog is the unlucky one. Even when surgery is done your pet may die. So why take the chance?

The best 'bones' on the market are the Nylabones®. Just make sure that you get the appropriate size for the size of your dog. These bones are relatively indestructible and are often flavored. Your dog will get hours, days, and years from one of these chew bones.

Nylabones® are the only bones we allow our dogs to have.

Food Pets Die for:
Shocking Facts About Pet Food

by Ann Martin
http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/homemade-dog-food-recipes.html

The Importance of Puppy Socialization
From the very start, a puppy learns important lessons through his experience of the world around him. Even in the first few weeks as he snuggles with his dam, wrestles with his littermates, and is handled by his breeder each day, the personality traits and social skills that he will have all his life are beginning to form.

As the weeks go by, exposure to a variety of experiences is crucial to his becoming a well-rounded adult. Studies have shown that a puppy's experiences in the first three months of life strongly influence what kind of companion he will grow to be and how he will react to the world. Will he shy away from children? Will he be afraid of people in hats? Will he be aggressive toward other dogs? Or will he be easygoing and adaptable in a variety of situations? READ MORE...

"The man who rears a dog must complete what the breeder began..." Max v. Stephanitz; Father of the German Shepherd Dog

Dealing Dogs Documentary
An animal rights outfit, Last Chance for Animals, outraged that 42,000 dogs are sold to vet schools and research labs by vile kennel keepers, sets out on one of the most notorious: Martin Creek Kennel in Arkansas. It sent in investigator "Pete" with a hidden camera for six months. He worked for the owners and collected his sickening images
and commentated on the atrocities as he went. Many of the dogs that ended up at this kennel had been stolen from their
backyards and sold. Not just from Arkansas but in areas around St. Louis Mo and all throughout the south.

"Fun at the Beach"

"Fun at Work"

"Fun just hanging out"

How to Protect your Pet from Heat Stroke

How to encourage Your Dog to Drink if he is not Feeling Well.

Proper hydration is crucial in the healing process; however, the ill or painful dog may not be interested in drinking. It is important NOT to force water into your dog, as it could lead to aspiration pneumonia if your dog is not swallowing appropriately. Listed below are several options to encourage your dog to intake water.

1. Give your dog an ice cube to lick.
2. Allow your dog to lick water from your hand or your finger.
3. Feed canned dog food, as it has a higher water content.
4. Add warm water or low-sodium broth to your dog's food.
5. With your veterinarian's permission, offer small amounts of Pedialyte.
6. Adding an ice cube to the water bowl can encourage some dogs to drink.

If your dog is weak and not interested in food or water, see your veterinarian.

BLOAT

This is a real combination of symptoms that spells out EMERGENCY. These are the classic symptoms of a condition referred to as "bloat" - a dog that is pacing, restless and has unproductive attempts to vomit.

This is a common problem in large breed deep-chested dogs but can also occur in smaller dogs.

Basically what happens is this - the stomach twists causing the blood supply to the stomach to be compromised then leads to tissue death. As tissues are damaged, toxins are released and a sequence of events occurs that if left untreated, leads to death.

If you ever notice these symptoms in your dog, call your local veterinarian or emergency clinic as soon as possible.

This is a condition that is fairly common and often occurs in the evening or nighttime hours. It is also a very expensive condition to treat. READ MORE...

GOT FLEAS?
Place a white baking dish half full of water with a couple drops of Lemon Joy dishwashing liquid in the center of the room with a small lamp next to it. Turn off all other lights and go to bed. When you wake up in the morning all the fleas will be in the baking dish! For a bad infestation treat each room twice.

Dealing with Excessive Barking

The first step to stopping barking is to understand why it is happening. Dogs bark for all kinds of reasons, including anxiety, boredom and/or loneliness. Sometimes they bark just because it feels good. Luckily, most dogs will respond to one or other intervention to curtail their barking. Whether you simply bring an outdoor dog inside or take the time to apply behavior-modification techniques, you can cause a dog to be less of a nuisance and to be more socially acceptable.

Removing Skunk Odor
No need for the tomato juice. Use a mixture of 10 parts hydrogen peroxide to 1 part baking soda. Add a dash of degreasing dishwashing soap and pour into a spray bottle. Spray liberally over dry coat and allow to air dry. Avoid eyes. Works on other objects, too!