Ear Positions That Indicate Moods

July 15, 2010
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It is a beautiful day and you are strolling along a quiet country road with your dog when all of a sudden a strange dog appears from out of nowhere. His hackles are up and his ears are erect and tilted forward. You are not sure, but you think you heard a growl. Do you [...]

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Cujo – Puppy of the Week Contest Winner

July 14, 2010
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Cujo
Jack Russell / Poodle – Birthday: 5/4/10
Learn more about our Puppy of the Week Contest and see how you can win a free copy of our amazing eBook, Perfect Puppy Care.

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Dog Color Spectrum

July 13, 2010
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It was once thought that dogs were totally colorblind and that they looked at the world in black, white and gray. A study that was published in 1995 in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association dispelled that myth.
The study revealed that dog retinas do possess color-sensitive cones that allow dogs to see some colors. [...]

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Bringing Up Puppy Series – The Furs Flying

July 12, 2010

I know this sounds stupid, (remember I’m the woman who hasn’t had a dog since she was a girl) but I kind of forgot that at some point Hershey would start shedding. Yep, the brown fur is flying in our house.
I guess I thought since she’s a short-haired dog, it wouldn’t be [...]

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He Looks Like A – 7/9/2010

July 9, 2010
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It’s time for this week’s “He looks like a…” game. Your job is to help the owner come up with a name for their new puppy. It’s as simple as that! This week we have a cute little mix breed puppy. Simply submit what you think his names should be below. Let’s begin! “He looks [...]

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Drake – Puppy of the Week Contest Winner

July 8, 2010
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Drake
Siberian Indian Dog – Birthday: 5/13/10
Learn more about our Puppy of the Week Contest and see how you can win a free copy of our amazing eBook, Perfect Puppy Care.

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Bringing Up Puppy Series – Chew on This

July 8, 2010
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Hershey has developed a taste for shoes. And I don’t mean she’s longing for the latest designer doggie booties. But if she were, she would probably be ogling Jimmy Choo’s, because that’s what she’s been doing—chewing our shoes.
Last week, she destroyed my favorite sandals. My favorite wear them everywhere sandals!!! [...]

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Safely Walking A Puppy At Night

July 6, 2010

The evening hours are a great time to walk your dog. During the summertime, temperatures are cooler and the sidewalks and roadways are not burning hot. There is usually less traffic at night than during the busier daytime hours.
Unfortunately, there are some risks that exist with nighttime walks. The lack of visibility is an important [...]

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