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“Germany’s
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:
HausMerkel@Yahoo.com
214-287-8080
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
Earhard
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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
Adoption Partner Coordinator
OC Animal Care
(714) 796-6425
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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?
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 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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CONGENITAL MEGA ESOPHAGUS & MANAGEMENT
| What is Mega Esophagus? The esophagus is the tube connecting the throat to the
stomach. When food is perceived in the esophagus, neurologic reflex causing
muscle contraction and relaxation lead to rapid transport of the food into
the stomach, like an elevator going down. Other reflexes prevent breathing
during this swallowing process to protect the lungs from aspiration.
When these reflexes are interrupted such as with mega
esophagus, the esophagus loses its ability to
transport food to the normal function. Instead the esophagus loses all tone and dilates.
Most cases involve young puppies (Great Danes, Irish
setters, Australian Cattle Dogs, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds and
people are genetically predisposed). In these cases the
condition is believed congenital though it often does not show up until the
pup begins to try solid food. Congenital mega esophagus is believed to occur
due to incomplete nerve development in the esophagus. The good news is that
nerve development may improve as the pet matures. Prognosis is very
good
for congenital mega esophagus than it is for mega esophagus acquired during
adulthood.
The above condition is treatable and the prognosis is
good if fed properly. Treatment takes
dedication, love and extra work.
FEEDING
We Feed Iams puppy
food small bite mixed with hot tap water
soaked for 15 minutes and then mashed and lots of added warm water to make
it like a soup. You can also add a tablespoon of canned food to it
before you mash it.
Feed frequently. Small meals according to the weight of the
dog. Most dogs diagnosed with Mega esophagus will manage well with two+ meals per day. Lifespan
is normal if fed properly through out it's life.
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Minimally 45 degrees. This is known as elevated feeding, whereby
your dog's head and neck are well above the stomach region.
This method may work well enough for some. The most
upright feeding will work best for the majority!
The dogs are fine with this type of feeding and they never fight it. |
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To increase calorie intake you can use the
following:
Stat
Ensure
Nutri-Cal
Vitacal
NutristatDo not give any bones or
rawhide to a dog with mega esophagus as they tend to ingest parts of these
items. This can cause severe vomiting and injury to an already
flacid esophagus.
Hotdogs & Cheese cut
into pellet sized pieces are fine training aids and can be used for an
occasional treat. Do not give too many at one time.
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