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Five Ways to Tell that You're not Ready to Own a Dog -- If any of the following 5 statements ring true, you should re-examine your reasons for wanting a dog and your ability to properly care for one.
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Camping With Man's Best Friend -- Man's best friend, your dog, and you, can go camping and have lots of fun. Look at it as a walk that doesn't end, during which he gets to spend all his time with you. For us campers, it can give us another means of security and another way of bonding.
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Training Your Dog to Be a Good Traveler -- Before you jump into your car with your pet dog on a trip, you will want to make certain that both you and your dog are prepared for the trip. This means training your dog to be a good traveler.
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Daisy: Part One -- One weekend, Lisa and I visited the Humane Society. We looked at their dogs, and had pretty much settled on a beautiful tan mutt, a girl named Rocky. We wanted a girl, in theory less likely to stray.
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Can Dogs See Dead People? -- “I see dead people.” Uttered by actor Haley Joel Osment in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense, it has become one of the most famous lines in movie history. Although the film was based on a fictional story, we have all seen those people on television who claim they can see or communicate with the dead. Would it surprise you to learn that dogs may also possess that ability?
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17 Tips That'll Safeguard You and Your Family From Dog Bites or Attack -- Did you know that more than one million north americans will be bitten by dogs this year, and about one million dog bites will go unreported.
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Dog Clothes Make Great Gifts -- Thinking of giving clothes as a gift? The trickiest gift on your shopping list just got easier. Here's one gift recipient who's sure to be thrilled no matter what!
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5 Tips To Selecting A Great Dog Gift -- You can have lots of fun selecting a dog gift for someone who absolutely adores dogs. And you’ll be happy to know that no matter what size budget your working with there are lots and lots of wonderful gift ideas to choose from.
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A Dog Name is Something to be Chosen Carefully -- How important is a dog name? Well let's think about this. How often do you call your dog? Who will hear your dog's name? Will you be writing to anyone about this dog? Now that you think about the times you'll use the name, maybe you should put some thought into what that dog name is.
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Dogs Are People Too...Almost! -- Dogs are people too, almost, and should not have to exist in poor conditions because of the wacky whims of their owners.
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