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What do dogs really want? Chances are you won't find their favorite gifts in any store.
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| | Service Dogs: Giving the Gift of Independence
Occasionally, you run across an incredible tale of a hero dog who selflessly saves a human's life. But service dogs save people over and over...by giving them the gift of independence. George Salpietro, senior vice president of the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, shares his moving story of going blind in the prime of his life, then discovering a new breed of sight through his guide dog, Karl.
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| | When Good Dogs Eat Bad Things
Interested in what
foods to avoid giving your dog and why? Read this article reprinted with permission
from The
Healthy Dog! newsletter.
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| | Robot Dogs at Two Dog Press?
Jazzbo and Samba, two Sony AIBO Robot Dogs are trying to fit into the Two Dog pack.
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| | The 21st Century Dog?
Although they'll never replace real dogs, Sony's AIBO robot dogs are quite fetching...
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| | Why Cyberdogs Magazine
Manuela Valletti, editor of the Milan, Italy-based Cyberdogs Magazine. We asked Ms. Valletti to share her thoughts (in English and her native Italian) on what motivates her to publish a dog magazine.
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| | Kids and Pets
Dr. Jeffrey Feinman, also known as the HomeVet, discusses what you need to know if you have or plan to have dogs and kids living under the same roof. Learn how to introduce your dog to a new baby and how to teach your kids to be "petwise."
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| | Selecting a Professional Pet Sitter
Planning a trip this summer, but can't take your dog? Before you call a kennel or impose on a neighbor, you may want to consider hiring a professional pet sitter to care for your best friend while you're away. Professional Pet Sitter and Author Lori Mangold shares what she's learned about the type of person who makes a great pet sitter -- and how to find them. She may even inspire you to start your own pet sitting service...
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| | Should You Become a Dog Owner?
Amy Chavez, a columnist for the Japan Times, takes an international spin on responsible (and irresponsible) dog ownership that makes Mac and Maynard glad they live in the country, where there are no sidewalks! She's also put together an all-in-fun quiz to help you determine if you have what it takes to be a dog owner.
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| | Twelve Days of Christmas (for Dogs)
Maynard Minus Music tries his paw at writing a "Christmutts Carol."
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| | Stories and Poems by Walt Zientek
Writer Walt Zientek shares a story and poem inspired by his dogs. Take heed: Walt's work has been known to cause more than one dog lover to cry!
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| | Lab Tales by John Arrington
Retriever owners are sure to get a chuckle out of these two short stories by writer John Arrington, who has long been inspired by the Labs in his life.
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| | Penny's Story
Labrador Retrievers are the most popular breed of dog in the United States. Excellent family dogs, Labs are prized for their temperament, their intelligence, their loyalty, their looks -- and their gentle way with children. Unfortunately, popularity has its down- side. And many wonderful Labs are homeless, abandoned, or abused. And rescue organizations have difficulty placing them all. Gail Conway tells the story of one sweet Lab who was lucky enough to find a new home late in life.
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| | Hobb's Story
Those of us who love our dogs and treat them like members of our families will never understand what causes some people to cruelly abuse their pets. Thankfully, there are others with the compassion to take in the mistreated dogs no one else wants...
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