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Finest Bloodlines;
MADE IN AMERICA”
Breeders of the finest quality Schutzhund
titled & Breed Surveyed German Shepherds in the United
States for over 43 years. Our breeding
program maintains
the integrity of the
German Shepherd's heritage to preserve the human-canine bond
Contact:
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Located North of Dallas, Texas
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NEW
HOMES
ARE
NEEDED
FOR OUR
RETIRED
MILITARY
WORKING
DOGS!
This
Report
by FOX
NEWS'
Ainsley
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8 YEAR OLD SAMSON got an extension. His sister, Delilah, was adopted
and HE IS ALL ALONE. Samson's OWNER DIED and he will die if not
rescued by FRIDAY. He has severe skin issues and does need some
medical treatment!! $170 PLEDGED!! Please share for FOSTER AND
PLEDGES to help SAMSON!!
Tammy Osborn
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"It
is the human's
role in the
dog-owner
relationship to
teach the dog
how to behave
appropriately in
a world run by
humans. Far too
often, owners
seem
to assume that
dogs come
already
programmed with
good manners.
Then they become
frustrated &
angry when Rowdy
engages in a
behavior that,
to him, seems
perfectly
acceptable. If
we are ever to
make headway in
reducing the
seemingly
endless number
of dogs who end
up looking for
new homes in
shelter kennels,
it is critically
important that
we humans begin
to gain a more
realistic
perspective on
what it means to
be a dog." - Pat
Miller
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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?
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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 own
backyards and sold. Not just
from Arkansas but in areas around St. Louis Mo and all
throughout the south.

Click link to read article
CHINA'S CAT DEATH CAMPS
On a lighter note:
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Even though your dog can't read a word, he
could be destined to be the best teacher ever. You still have time
to check out
www.librarydogs.com and summer reading programs. If your dog is
gentle and good with children, he or she could qualify as a Reading
Therapy Dog for children who benefit from a nonjudgmental, patient
listener. Sure there could be some process to get certified, but any
lazy, canine with a good listening ear could make the cut. What a
brilliant accomplishment!
Helen Fazio and
her dog Raja are world travelers.
Click here to visit their blog, and
click here to follow them on Twitter. |
"Fun at the Beach"
 "Fun at
Work"

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
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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! |

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How to Get Rid of Fleas.
Kill fleas on your cat, dog and in your house
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How do I
get rid of fleas in my home?
Treating the flea problem.
Do you have a flea problem? Are
there fleas in your carpet, fleas in
your yard, fleas on your pets, fleas
in your bed?

Getting rid of fleas on
your cat or dog alone does not
tackle the overall flea problem.
During the flea cycle only about 5%
of fleas are actually living on your
dog or cat. The other 95% of fleas
(in one stage or another) are living
in your house or yard. That is why
it is so important to kill the fleas
in your house and on your cat or dog
at the same time.
For example:
If you wash your cat or dog today
with a flea rinse and you kill 30
fleas that are living on your pet,
that means that there are still
approximately 570 fleas developing
in your house.
(see
the flea cycle chart)
This is a Do It Yourself method for
killing fleas, there is no need to
call in the pest exterminator. If
you have a flea problem or
infestation then you must
DECLARE WAR and KILL ALL FLEAS IN
YOUR HOUSE AND YARD AND ON YOUR PETS
Once
you have decided to declare this war
and kill the fleas in your house,
you need to set aside a couple of
hours to enter into the battle zone.
Fleas do not have to be a part of
pet ownership. Years ago it was
assumed that all cats and dogs had
fleas but this is just not true
today. Flea control has advanced so
much that no pet should ever have to
suffer one single flea again.
Getting the initial control over
fleas is not an easy five minute job
but once you have control then
maintenance will be easy. Don't get
disheartened if it seems that you
get a fresh flea infestation a week
or two after using the following
flea control method. It is explained
to you in this article why this
often happens. It has to do with
with the flea pupae being impervious
to insecticides.
Let's get on with the job of
getting rid of fleas in your house
and on your cats or dogs.
Battle Stations
How do I
break the flea life cycle?
It is important to treat all of your
pets and your house on the same day.
It is pointless to treat your house
and not your pet, it is also
pointless to treat you pet and not
your house. This is the only way you
will get total flea control.
STEP 1
- Vacuum
Your vacuum
cleaner is your number one weapon in
the war
Your first step is to vacuum vacuum
vacuum! Vacuum your entire house
paying particular attention to
corners, dark crevices, under
furniture, under beds, pet beds,
rugs and especially around skirting
boards. Put the nozzle attachment on
your vacuum cleaner and thoroughly
vacuum around all baseboards and
edges of fixtures.
The
vibrations from vacuuming also
stimulates the fleas to emerge from
their cocoons and thus they will be
exposed to the insecticide that will
be used
This
is what you are vacuuming up even
though you can't see them:
EGGS
Fleas
that are living on your cat or dog
lay eggs. The eggs drop off your pet
and land on your carpet or floor.
LARVAE
The
eggs hatch and become larvae. These
little worm like creature have hair
like bristles that enable them to
move around. They avoid the light
and move to crevices, corners, under
furniture, in cracks between floor
boards and along skirting boards.
PUPAE

After a while the larvae pupate.
This means that they spin a cocoon
around themselves and begin a
change. In the cocoon they are
changing into adult fleas. It is
just like a caterpillar which spins
a cocoon and then emerges as a
butterfly.
The more of the pupae you vacuum up
the better the outcome. The cocoon
surrounding the developing flea is
water tight and impervious to
insecticides.
When you have finished vacuuming
dispose of the vacuum bag completely
if you have disposable bags in your
vacuum cleaner.
STEP 2 - Spray Insecticide
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Flea Treatment For your
House & Yard
The products shown here are
for illustration purposes
only
When
choosing an insecticide read
the label. Look for the
ingredient IGR
(Insect Growth Regulator)
IGR is the most important
part of the whole flea
control process. |
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