Tank the Wonder Dog
June 6, 2008
From New Zealand: Tank, a four-month old terrier mix began jumping on the bed of his guardians early in the morning. Just another one of the “joys” of having a puppy, perhaps?
Life with Jake III
May 15, 2008
Those of you who are faithful readers will remember my friend Wendy’s dog Jake, who is taking her through the trials and tribulations of puppyhood. This time, Jake actually embarrased himself!
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Do They Get to See Pluto and Goofy, Too?
May 8, 2008
Walt Disney World is said to be in the design stages of a luxury pet resort. The resort will welcome four-legged family members of resort guests as well as employees.
Suites will include television sets and raised beds, because God-forbid your pet should sleep on the floor. Animals will be treated to play groups, nature walks, ice cream treats, and even bedtime stories. Maybe they’ll read my favorite children’s book, “The Pokey Little Puppy”.
Doggie Profiling
May 8, 2008
Looking for a new member for your family, but not sure what breed to choose? A controversial study from the American Veterinary Association shows that breeds can be placed in seven groups based on three general traits:
- Reactivity (described as showing a need for affection, excessive barking, snapping at children, being excitable, or having a high activity level)
- Aggressiveness (showing dominance or being territorial)
- Trainability (easy to train)
You can use this these groups to narrow down your search, based on what you are looking for in a dog.
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