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		<description><![CDATA[A Tale to Tell It is our holiday pleasure to tell you about A Tale to Tell, an organization that works tirelessly to rescue dogs from puppy mills in rural Pennsylvania and other states. Learn how the Dr. Jane’s HealthyPetNet Foundation financial award helped Ava and Maryann, two unfortunate dogs who never walked on grass, [...]]]></description>
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It is our holiday pleasure to tell you about A Tale to Tell, an organization that works tirelessly to rescue dogs from puppy mills in rural Pennsylvania and other states. Learn how the Dr. Jane’s HealthyPetNet Foundation financial award helped Ava and Maryann, two unfortunate dogs who never walked on grass, drank or ate from a bowl, played with a toy or had a bed to call their own. <a href="http://www.lifesabundance.com/General/redirect.aspx?redirect=http%3a%2f%2fblog.lifesabundance.com%2fpost%2f2011%2f12%2f14%2fFoundation-Award-to-A-Tail-to-Tell.aspx%3frealname%3d10051711&amp;order=3&amp;campaignid=272" target="_blank"> Read the latest news now …</a><!--nevermore--></p>

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		<title>Blind Dogs – Tips For Helping Them Feel Comfortable</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:37:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s not that hard to own a blind dog &#8230; we had one for 13 years. Duke: First, let me tell you how Duke, my blind dog became my dog. Dukie belonged to my husband’s son. He was a birthday gift to my stepson from his girlfriend. Unfortunately, my stepson was not able to raise [...]]]></description>
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<P><STRONG>It&#8217;s not that hard to own a blind dog &#8230;</STRONG> we had one for 13 years.<STRONG> Duke:</STRONG> First, let me tell you how Duke, my blind dog became my dog. Dukie belonged to my husband’s son. He was a birthday gift to my stepson from his girlfriend. Unfortunately, my stepson was not able to raise a dog, so he gave him to my husband. <A href="http://www.happypetstop.com/blog/a-blind-dog-in-my-house/dukie-my-blind-dog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><STRONG>Read the wholw story here</STRONG></A><STRONG> </STRONG></P><br />
<P>As veterinary medicine advances, dogs are living increasingly longer. The more the age is advancing the more diseases are becoming unavoidable. Problems with vision, such as cataracts     and glaucoma are common. Many of these problems occur gradually, and some people do not realize that they have a blind dog because it is used to the house, but a lot of dogs have problems to get used to their disabilities. There are many changes that you can do to make your dog&#8217;s life easier.</P><br />
<P>If your dog still sees something, than to help him you can use contrast. For example, if the floor is lighter, use a dark carpet and white bowls for food and water. The stairs can also be climbed easier if you use a contrasting color band. For example if you have dark stairs you can use a white band.</P><span id="more-497"></span><br />
<P>For resolving problems if you have a blind dog, you can use different &#8220;lining&#8221; materials. Foam pipe haves different lengths and can be cut into appropriate sizes to cover the length of the table legs, dining tables edges of the kitchen, corners of rooms and other. You can also use different flavors to mark certain areas. Oil-based flavors have more to do. You can mark such areas to be avoided with a certain smell, and smell one another to mark the areas that the dog needs to use. You can mark the entrance door in the house with a lemon flavor, each step with rose-tree aroma, and areas to be avoided with the smell of pine or fir-tree. Apply modest these flavors and only once in a while. A dog&#8217;s sense of smell is more developed than the people and you do not want them to be overwhelmed. We should teach the dog what each smell means.</P><br />
<P>One thing to consider as a recommendation for the arrangement of furniture is to not change its place, if the animal is familiar to them. If you dog still has problems then try to teach him to use some &#8220;ways&#8221; that are created by plastic carpets that are arranged in a particular order to make the way to a specific place. Once learned, these &#8220;ways&#8221; are great because you can direct your dog to important areas like food bowl, dog crib in the house or front door.</P><br />
<P>Don&#8217;t let your buddy suffer from loneliness and encourage him to continue the same activities as he did before. He will appreciate this very much.</P><br />
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<p>Tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of the holiday celebrating the life and leadership of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The American hero changed life as everyone knew it and made it better. That is true leadership.  side effects in men  The millions who followed him from all walks of life worked together to change the world. That is the power of the pack. And he projected the ideal energy for a leader &#8212; calm, assertive.</p>
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		<title>Choosing a Puppy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Ellen H. Jones Ellen H. Jones Level: Basic PLUS I&#8217;m a huge dog lover, and have trained my own pug Barry, and many more, for friends and family. I really want to share everything &#8230; With countless breeds to choose from, choosing a puppy can be a daunting task. Some people look for small [...]]]></description>
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<p>I&#8217;m a huge dog lover, and have trained my own pug Barry, and many more, for friends and family. I really want to share everything &#8230;</p>
<p>With countless breeds to choose from, choosing a puppy can be a daunting task. Some people look for small and cute puppies while others prefer big and active. However, there are several things you need to consider in choosing the right puppy. The first one is to match your choice from your environment and lifestyle. Make sure that your puppy can easily adapt with the environment otherwise it can cause some serious setbacks on your end.</p>
<p>The breed of a puppy is important for those who would like to have their own dog as a pet. There are hundreds of dog breeds in existence and all of them are quite impressive. There are also half breed puppies and most of them are cuddly and adorable. Simply choose   the right puppy and make sure that you really like the breed to avoid regrets in the end.</p>
<p>Another important aspect to consider in choosing a puppy is to make some inspections. The nose of the puppy should be cool, damp and clean. If not, then there might be some complications to the puppy, especially with the health. The eyes should also be bright, clear, and with no discharge. In addition, you need to stay away from choosing a puppy that is thin. This only shows that the puppy has roundworms or diarrhea, leading to serious health complications not only to the animal but to the owner as well.</p>
<p>If you are about to buy a puppy, you should consider the cost. Choosing a puppy is not that easy, especially in these hard times. If you want to buy high breed puppies, then expect to spend a large amount. But if you choose low class breeds, you can assure that you won&#8217;t be spending too much. The cost of a puppy may vary from the gender. In general, female puppies are more expensive than male puppies. If you are in particular with gender, you need to consider the cost.</p>
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<p>You should also see a veterinarian in choosing a puppy. If you want to make sure that you are getting excellent breeds of puppies, a veterinarian is a great source of information. They will give you an idea of what to buy and the factors that you need to consider for a puppy. Veterinarians would also give you some advices in choosing some puppies, which are in great condition, so you can totally choose the right one.</p>
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		<title>A Few Tips on Dog Adoption – A Rescued Dog Just Knows What You Did!</title>
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<p><strong>Don&#8217;t You REALLY Want To Adopt A Dog? Instead Of Buying Dog</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Dog adoption is not something to be taken lightly or without  forethought,</strong> especially if you plan to give a home to a shelter dog.</p>
<p>One  way you can help fewer dogs be put to sleep is adopting a dog from a  shelter. You need to understand that most of these dogs have issues, or  they wouldn&#8217;t be there in the first place. Make sure you select a dog  that you and your family get along with.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s best not to adopt a  puppy from a shelter, if for no other reason than its immune system  can&#8217;t yet protect it from all the diseases that the other dogs may be  carrying. Dog adoption from a shelter is not for the faint of heart,  because you&#8217;ll see so many pairs of sad eyes that it&#8217;s hard to decide on  just one.</p>
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<p>heck over any dog who seems to take a liking to you  and your family. A quaint myth that any dog will grow up well if it&#8217;s  raised well is just that &#8211; a myth. Genetics and former bad handling may  always maintain a scar on the psyche of all but the most quiet of  animals.</p>
<p>You never know what kind of dog you will end up with when  you go through the dog adoption process at the local shelter. You don&#8217;t  really know what his temperament will be like if something or someone  upsets him. You don&#8217;t know if he has medical issues now, or if he will  in the future. Who knows what he was exposed to before he arrived at the  shelter? Or since his arrival there? You won&#8217;t know how territorial  your new dog is until you get him home, and then it may be a huge  problem for you.<br />
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Adult shelter dogs are much easier to consider  when you&#8217;re ready to adopt. Yes, the puppies are adorable, but they are  more likely to be selected by someone else. You may be saving an adult  dog&#8217;s life. You can tell up-front what kind of grooming he will need,  and you can better estimate his temperament if you deal with an adult.</p>
<p>Before  you head off to the shelter to start the dog adoption process, make a  list of what breed types you are most interested in. You won&#8217;t find many  purebreds at &#8220;the pound&#8221;, but you can tell if a dog has a lot of a  certain breed in him. Labradors, for instance, are commonly crossbred  (some on purpose, some not)  coupons  and they usually make great family pets.</p>
<p>If  you&#8217;re not sure how to decide what dog will work best for you and your  family, take a &#8220;dog person&#8221; with you. You probably know some people who  are dog-savvy enough to help you. If you don&#8217;t know anyone like that,  call around to trainers and obedience instructors, and ask if they might  be willing to help.</p>
<p>Once you have found &#8220;your&#8221; dog, take your  family back and make sure he gets along with everyone. Before you take  him home, make an appointment at your veterinarian&#8217;s office, and have  the new guy checked out. Then take him on home and lavish him with chew  toys. You could be another dog adoption success story!</p>
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