Archive for November, 2011


Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

CHENNAI: Thirteen stray dogs were shot dead in Puzhal central prison staff colony on Saturday. The incident came to light after residents of the nearby area informed Blue Cross , an animal welfare    .. more …

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Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

You Need Pet Insurance Insurance serves the important purpose of protecting your finances, whether it’s homeowners insurance, health insurance, life insurance, or car insurance. If the health of your pet is important to you and you don’t have the extra money to pay veterinary bills for the treatment of injuries, illnesses, or disease, you need pet health insurance. It will keep your money in the    .. more …

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Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Crossville residents who want a safer community shouldn’t rely on others to provide it.That’s the opinion of Mayor Henry Feldmann, discussing two recurrent problems Tuesday night with the village board.The mayor was speaking of vandalism and problems with dogs, and he said people encountering either need to report the problems and, when necessary, sign complaints-if they want the problems taken    .. more …

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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

The American Kennel Club (AKC) exists to “advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs.” The AKC recognizes more than 150 dog breeds, placed within eight groups: herding, hound, nonsporting, sporting, terrier, toy, working and a miscellaneous class. Herding. Herding dogs are intelligent and possess the natural ability to control the directional movement of    .. more …

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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

It was a horrible Labrador puppy that I owned over 14 years agothat got me started taking dog obedience classes.I became interested in teaching the classes, so I attended theAcademy of Canine Education in New York for two months of intensivetraining. The training was seven days a week. Anthony Jerone, thefounder of the academy, is my mentor as he showed me how to workwith dogs and their owners.    .. more …

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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

It’s got everything you could ever want in holiday accommodation – exclusive suites, flat-screen TVs with access to cable shows, a pool, playground and top class food.This is not your hotel, but the luxury kennel where your dog may get to stay while you’re away.Boarding kennels that offer that little bit extra for beloved canines are popular overseas, and are now taking off here. Business is    .. more …

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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

State of the Bark Times, tastes and technology have changed and so have the choices for those seeking dog boarding in Portland, Oregon. Senior discounts , cage free , pick-up and drop-off, dog rescue support, baths, playtime, even a combined gourmet people and pooch caf are all a part of today’s dog daycare and dog boarding landscape. Sure, some operators still offer the traditional small    .. more …

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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

You may already have taken our toy dog personality quiz , but toy dogs aren’t for everyone. Perhaps you’re the type to admire dogs who were bred to work-and still do. This is where the dogs of our quiz come in. After all, Saint Bernards were bred to rescue stranded skiers from avalanches, Akitas and Rottweilers continue to be top choices for guard dogs, and Siberian Huskies have long    .. more …

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Monday, November 28th, 2011

From a lower-deck Romeo on a sinking cruise ship to one of the most influential Americans of the 20th Century, Leonardo DiCaprio has journeyed a long way since his “Titanic” days. In his latest movie, “J. Edgar,” he cracks the iceberg faade of J. Edgar Hoover, the first director of the FBI, who headed the federal police agency for almost 40 years. As Hoover, the chameleon-like actor must portray    .. more …

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Monday, November 28th, 2011

Fortunately, the advances in veterinary science have led to a significant reduction in the occurrence and effects of several dog diseases. Common viral diseases in dogs include rabies, parvovirus, hepatitis, parainfluenza, distemper and coronavirus among others. Bacterial ailments may include leptospirosis, Lyme disease, and a type of kennel cough. However, all these perilous diseases can be    .. more …

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