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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet the Canaan Dog: Magnum, One of the Breed’s Greats
Silver GCh. Pleasant Hill Magnum of Samara, HC, aka "Magnum." Credit: In Focus by Miguel The Canaan Dog, also known as Kelev K’naani, descends from the Middle Eastern “pariah dog,” feral canines that date back to pre-Biblical times existing in the Land of Canaan, where they first originated. The Israelis first used the dogs for guarding and tending […]
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| May 5, 2016
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Looking for a Pup? Here’s How To Find the Perfect One
Labrador Retriever puppy. Courtesy Barra Labradors Bringing a dog into your life is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is a serious commitment to care for an individual who will rely on you completely—for food, shelter, health, and happiness—for a decade or more. In exchange, this puppy or adult dog […]
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| April 28, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Italian Greyhound Breeder Shares Tips on Socializing Puppies
Much has been written about the need for socializing puppies at an early age, but sometimes even an experienced breeder might forget about this necessity, especially if it's been a while since they raised a litter. One of the things I’ve learned during my almost 50-year involvement with Italian Greyhounds is that this breed is […]
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| April 25, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
7 Fun Things To Do With Your Dog In Los Angeles
Photo: Y Nakanishi/Flickr With its warm climate, urban metropolis, and close proximity to outdoor adventures, Los Angeles is definitely a dog-friendly city. Here are seven fun things to do with your dog in L.A., whether you live there permanently, or you're just visiting with your best friend. 1. Take A Hike There are hundreds of […]
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| April 20, 2016
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Ƶ Clarifies Position Statements Related to Spaying and Neutering
Ƶ recognizes the benefits of spaying and neutering dogs that are not part of a responsible breeding program or are not being shown. However, the decision of when and whether to spay or neuter a dog is not one to be taken lightly. Though commonplace, these elective procedures are major surgeries […]
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| April 20, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Dachshund Dazzles As Therapy Dog With Flair
This Oscar is no grouch. The 6-year-old Dachshund volunteers with his owner Robin Douglas as a therapy dog at several locations in Wisconsin. But in addition to his typical duties, snuggling with residents at Agrace Hospice Care, for instance, or visiting with students from a local college, he has a special gimmick—wearing festive costumes. Oscar […]
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| March 31, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 EASY Tips For Making An Easter Egg Hunt For Your Dog
If you celebrate Easter, you probably fondly remember going on Easter egg hunts as a child. Learning how to get your dog involved in the tradition allows you to never outgrow the fun. Here is a helpful guide to setting up a safe and fun Easter egg hunt for your dog. Plastic Easter eggs can […]
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| March 22, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Photographer Says Goodbye” To Her Childhood Dog in Most Touching Way Possible”
There are few things in life more heartbreaking than losing a pet. In the last several years, a new trend has emerged in which pet owners do a final photo shoot with their dog during his last days. Cleveland photographer Maria Sharp has lived with her dog Chubby since she was 7 years old. She posted […]
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| March 16, 2016
Expert Advice: News
New Program Allows Prison Inmates To Become Dog Groomers
For inmates at the Edmonton Institution for Women, a straight route back into society might be the hair of the dog. Starting this fall, women at the maximum-security correctional facility in Alberta, Canada, will get the opportunity to use their time behind bars to become certified dog groomers. The 12-week vocational-training program is designed for […]
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| March 9, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Caring For War Dogs Caught In Scandal Puts Man In Financial Distress
>Robby's Law, and instead gave the dogs out to civilians, including three Pentagon employees. Henderson and Solis, the Post reported, picked up the 12 dogs from K2 Solutions and then turned them over to Meredith for caretaking until they could be sold to the Panamanian government. But paperwork from K2 dictated that the dogs were […]
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| March 2, 2016