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I have gotten interested in the Bluetick Coonhound lately. Not only are they very handsome dogs, but they make wonderful companion animals. My neighbor has two of them, and they really are great hunters. Her female is so protective of my friend’s toddler, too. I think it is so great when little ones have no […]

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It is much better to introduce a kitten to a good-natured dog by far than to try and bring a new puppy home to an adult cat who already rules the roost. A puppy is rambunctious and loud. At the very least, your cat will be upset, and the puppy will most likely experience a […]

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I just read that some states are working to pass legislation which will make it possible for them to regulate commercial breeders locally, which is where I think most laws should be! In this way, state-run services will issue licenses and perform inspections. They would also follow up on complaints and give out fines.
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So many people have developed a fear of this breed. Are they really as dangerous as all the bad press would like you to believe? From a bit of research I did a while back, I discovered that pit bull and rottweiler bites are indeed the most dangerous. However, they are not necessarily the most […]

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Where to find a good dog sitter? More often than not, vacationers or business travelers are opting to have someone look in on their pets while they stay in the familiar home environment. I think the best dog sitter would be a family member or friend who already knows your dog. But I realize this […]

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Direct eye contact with a dog can have an important meaning. A dominant dog might view it as a threat. A subordinate dog might be frightened by it. Dogs, obviously, view eye contact in a completely different manner than people. Since they are pack animals, body language, including where the eyes are focused is very […]

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Dogs love their treats. So nothing works better than a little biscuit to reward your pup for accomplishing the task at hand. Of course, in the beginning they don’t necessarily know what the words in the command they are being rewarded for means. But eventually, with a little food incentive, they will get it down! […]

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I just ran across an interesting little tidbit. According to this source (a book called PetSpeak by the editors of Pets, Part of the Family ) the licking behavior is related to instinctual puppy behavior. Since mother dogs (I assume they are talking about wild dogs, such as wolves) carry food for the puppies in […]

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Unusual dog symptoms are something every pet owner needs to familiarize him or herself with. The better you know your dog, the more easily you will spot things about him or her that are out of the ordinary. Some dogs are quieter than other; some dogs normally more rambunctious. If an active dog with a […]

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A seeing eye dog can help a blind person recover his or her sense of dignity. No longer dependent on other people to get around, a bond develops between human and canine that is a very special one indeed. The organization that does the most for our blind is called The Seeing Eye, and they […]

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