When someone mentions “working dogs”, most people think of the breed group recognized by the American Kennel Club. This group includes Dobermans, Rottweilers, Akitas, Newfoundland, Bullmastiffs and several other breeds. These dogs were developed to perform specific duties, such as guarding and protection, sled pulling, herding and farm work. They are successful because of their intelligence, .. more …
This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog’s search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog’s Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life’s most basic question: Why are we here?Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey’s search for his new life’s meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog.But this life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey’s journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders—will he ever find his purpose?Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog’s Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog’s many lives, but also a dog’s-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man’s best friend. This moving and beautifully
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IPSWICH: A vet is today warning about the growing threat of dangerous dogs in the wake of the latest attack in town.Two Staffordshire bull terriers allegedly ripped into Jake, a six-year-old boxer dog on Friday night, tearing a chunk out of his ear and biting his leg.Veterinary surgeon Simon Clarke, who has seen the injuries first hand, said: “We are seeing an increase in the number of cases where .. more …
Dogs are prone to ear infections you may already see if you have a dog with an ear problem. If your dog continues to have infections here is some information that might help fight chronic ear infections. ear infections in dogs is called otitis externa, which means an external ear infection. (Otis International, an inner ear infection). External ear infections account for 90% of infections in dogs .. more …
The Dachshund is good with children, as it has been socialized with them. You can not do the same with cats and other pets, as it was originally bred to hunt. She loves being inside and I do not like cold weather. It must be exercised regularly to avoid gaining weight, it can be hard on the back. It's a dog s popular and is generally accepted that long-haired variety is best for children. As a .. more …
A stirring, inspiring book with the power to change the way we understand and communicate with our dogs. Few people are more qualified to speak about the abilities and potential of dogs than Jennifer Arnold, who for the past twenty years has trained service dogs for people with physical disabilities and special needs. Arnold has developed a unique understanding of dogs’ capabilities, intelligence, sensitivity, and extra-sensory skills. Her training method is based on teaching dogs to make choices—as opposed to following commands—through kindness and encouragement rather than fear and submission, and her results are extraordinary. To Arnold, dogs are neither wolves in need of a pack leader nor babies in need of coddling; rather, they are extremely trusting beings attuned to their owners’ needs and they aim to please. Relationships between dogs and humans go awry when we fail to understand our dogs and when we send them confusing, mixed signals. Arnold’s firsthand experience—from
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It’s no joke walking around with a fur coat on with the temperatures soaring to the nineties that’s in Fahrenheit or old money for us seniors. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like wrap several blankets around yourself and go out there and try it. You feel as if you are suffocating in no time at all, so think what your pet feels like if they can’t escape from it.This is the point at which I .. more …
Good veterinarians are very busy, so we shouldn’t call them every time we have a question. But now animal lovers can e-mail questions to the Post-Gazette and the answers will come from the five doctors at the Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic.Starting on Nov. 13, questions will be answered in a new column called Pet Points, which will run every other Saturday in the Home & Garden section along .. more …
Having a dog is great fun and very rewarding. Your dog can become your ideal partner … a faithful friend! Unfortunately, because most dogs are kept indoors, are susceptible to urinary tract infections. dog urinary infection is a condition that occurs when bacteria enter the body of "animal through the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder. The infection can develop in the .. more …
Murray, the owner of SacRiver Kennel in Ash Grove, and a licensed breeder with *the Missouri Department of Agriculture and Greene County, said she makes sure her facilities meet American Kennel Club and Greene County standards.Murray said that after all the time and money she put into building her facilities and getting them approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture eight years ago, she .. more …
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