Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

When I agreed to read and review Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson's THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING (Harper 2010), the regal Charles Hobson Booger, III was still with us. He was adopted by the Masson family and was apparently the most loving dog all who met him had ever had the pleasure of being licked by. And the crying would never stop.

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JULY 30, 2009

The Dublin Dog Foundation Successfully Completes 2009 Let Freedom Bark Ride; Exceeds Fundraising Goals. The Dublin Dog Foundation Awards Funds to Canine Assistants. to sponsor a service dog for North Carolina Cerebral Palsy Patient. July 30, 2009) – The Dublin Dog Foundation, the non-profit branch of Dublin Dog Co.,

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MAY 11, 2009

The Dublin Dog Foundation, the non-profit branch of Dublin Dog Co., Local fabricator Brock Warwick spent over 120 hours custom crafting the official Dublin Dog Dream Bike and Sidecar, which has an estimated value of $3,000. The Dublin Dog Foundation teamed up with Canine Assistants to select Winston-Salem, N.C.

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APRIL 15, 2009

This is a great article, and while it is geared towards the new dog at the White House, the tips are important for anyone who is getting ready to welcome a new furry friend into the family. 12 Tips for the Obama Family and Their New Adopted Dog, Bo. But first, if adopted, determine what the dog was previously used to.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

This is a great story about how a therapy dog helped a boy overcome depression. Dogs, as well as other pets, have been shown to improve quality of life. My yellow lab, Alex, a certified therapy dog, tugged at her leash and trotted down the elementary school hallway, eager to get to the kids we’d been visiting the past couple months.

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Critter News

AUGUST 24, 2010

A declawed, defanged bear is chained to a stake as hunting dogs bark and snap, trying to force the bear to stand on its hind legs. The training exercise called bear baying is intended to make the bears easier to shoot in the wild and it's only allowed in South Carolina. Ugh, this is barbaric and right out of the dark ages.

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JUNE 29, 2009

The Texas Attorney General ruled earlier this month that the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center can withhold records of a committee that oversees the use of animals in training and research. The university also purchased dogs from the shelter up until 2007, Carruth said. I bet there's probably some ugly stuff in those records.

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JUNE 23, 2013

Safety Concerns: Eliminating: While many dogs are capable of going extremely long periods of time without eliminating, it’s not a good thing. Both dogs and cats chew, especially when bored or anxious – chewing means destruction, destruction means debris, and debris means choking hazards. Does your city have dog walking services?

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JUNE 21, 2012

Friday, June 22 is the 14th annual Pet Sitters International “ Take Your Dog to Work Day.” Celebrity dog trainer, animal behaviorist and radio host Harrison Forbes offers some helpful tips on appropriate office etiquette for your four-legged companion. When the dog stops and the leash becomes loose, start walking again.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Investigative journalism by the Salt Lake Tribune, following-up on allegations levelled by PETA against the University of Utah's Comparative Medicine Center and the Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute laboratories revealed the two laboratories had used 190 dogs and cats in 2009, all obtained from shelters.

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MAY 14, 2010

We did train Baby to use a bell at the door when she needs to go out, but it isn’t nearly as pretty to look at as these poochie bells are. What about your dog? Tags: websites. When we brought Baby home as a little puppy, we didn’t know about GW Little or these awesome poochie bells. They are on our pet wish list.

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DECEMBER 14, 2009

This episode featured three young dogs: Johnny, the golden retriever that was considered too dumb to train; "Baxt" (I think) a puppy with a neurological problem; and Tuffy, the dog attacked and left for dead by other dogs. Tags: mental illness Best Friends hoarding. Another episode of Dogtown done!

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Do you have an older cat or dog sharing your home? And who can resist the precious gray muzzle of an older dog? When I look into the eyes of a senior dog, I see a world of experience and wisdom. They require little training since they already know the rules. Tags: events guest post. November is Senior Pet Month.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Thinking Pink for Pups: Dogtopia Pampers Dogs for Cancer Research. Dogs across the country will get primped and pampered in October, all in the name of breast cancer awareness and research. Dogtopia, a full-service dog day care, spa and boutique with locations throughout the U.S. Tags: events. is partnering with Susan G.

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JULY 21, 2010

When you first get your pet it is great fun to look at the ranges of pet accessories such as feeding bowls, collars, id tags, beds and more. The pod is a pop up style and is fantastic for use when travelling in the car and is suitable for cats and dogs or other pets. Tags: guest post.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Three days of action oriented training, inspiration and, of course, fun with Best Friends. Tags: Best Friends animal welfare conferences. Each year, five million healthy, adoptable homeless pets are still being put down. This is the conference for people who want to make a difference.

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AUGUST 18, 2010

I recently got a chance to read a book called Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog. The book is an amazing and heartfelt look at the unique partnership and bond that search and rescue dogs have with their handlers. The book follows the story of Susannah and her dog Puzzle. Wow, and wow.

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Critter News

AUGUST 19, 2008

Amy, a German shepherd, and Uno, a Labrador retriever, have joined the team at {Frankfurt,} one of Europe's busiest airports — the first two dogs in Germany trained to sniff out live animals, plants or derivatives or remains of them. Tags: wildlife trafficking smuggling Germany. Interesting. That's huge.

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Critter News

MARCH 8, 2009

The provincial government says it's gone from "worst to first" and Ontario is now the only jurisdiction in Canada with special protections for law-enforcement animals like police dogs and horses. Tags: ontario canada legislation animal welfare.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Animal lovers Jane Lynch (Julie & Julia) and Carrie Ann Inaba (Dancing with the Stars) will help The Rescue Train host its 4th Annual 5k Run/Walk (3.1 Each year these groups combined, rescue and find homes for over 2,000 abandoned Southland dogs and cats, animals that most likely would otherwise have lost their lives.

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JUNE 3, 2009

BSL (Breed-Specific Legislation) is the canine equivalent of racial profiling, banning certain dog breeds that have been labeled “dangerous.” Focusing on the breeds, instead of putting the blame where it belongs — on the individual dogs and their irresponsible owners — is discrimination in no uncertain terms. Tags: news.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind. Brian Hare, assistant professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University, holds out a dog biscuit. See Pictures of Dogs Learning New Tricks. No one in the room–neither dog nor human–can tell which cup hides the biscuit. See a video on how dogs think like us.

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Critter News

OCTOBER 15, 2009

I know plenty of people still detest Vick for what he did, but if there are protesters at his games or outside the Eagles’ training facility, I haven’t heard about them. Certainly, he's on his best behavior and the Humane Society is using him to battle dog-fighting rings. Tags: Michael Vick sick. These are his thoughts.

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JULY 19, 2010

After the benefits became more widely known, the practice spread to dogs, cats and other household pets. Pet massage therapists are trained in animal physiology and anatomy. Tags: guest post pet care. Animal massage therapy has grown in popularity since the 1970s. It was first used on race and show horses.

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MARCH 1, 2010

If you’re not willing to go through the trials of house-training a young puppy or kitten, opting for an older shelter animal is an easy option. Shift-It Tip: If you’re set on a purebred dog or cat, buy one from a rescue association instead of getting a pedigree from a breeder. Tags: books. Pets are the same way.

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

Also that evening, attendees can bid on exclusive pet prizes such as a custom-designed dog house, created by Animal Planet’s canine carpenter David Leon. And not just dogs and cats: goats, cows, and even tortoises have been rescued by Animal Care. Tags: events.

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JULY 9, 2010

Your dog or cat—your best friend in the world—gets sick. Veterinarians at lower cost facilities undergo the same intense training as vets at state-of-the-art clinics. Tags: guest post pet care. You were laid off 6 months ago and your industry is crippled by the recession. You can’t catch a break.

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Animal Person

JUNE 20, 2009

And they were, before they stopped their train of thought prior to it reaching its most important station. It's absurd that this has to be said, but respecting the needs of cows is the same thing as respecting the needs of dogs. It’s how we treat humans, too. To treat animals fairly, he needs to treat his workers fairly."

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Animal Person

MAY 3, 2009

I wasn't there and my husband isn't great in a crisis--he stands, mouth agape, completely frozen, and watches whatever train wreck is occurring rather than jumping in to try to help. And the dogs' spirits are high, as they get plenty of attention and stimulation. Tags: Ethics Food and Drink Greyhound Matters.

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Animal Ethics

JANUARY 21, 2009

Who Should Not Eat Meat, or What Does a Vegetarian Feed His Dog? To see this, imagine animal-control officers putting a dog into their vehicle. The dog, let us say, has bitten a child. Wouldn’t it be funny for one of the officers to say to the other, “What that dog did to that child was wrong”? Not necessarily.

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Animal Person

JUNE 8, 2009

For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. Part II: Man Cuts Dog. Maybe on paper.

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Animal Person

MARCH 23, 2009

Stephanie has been dealing with the usual "dogs-love-to-run" and "it's-part-of-our culture" and "this-is-what-they're-bred-to-do" crowd, which is a thankless, enervating and maddening job. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language. Also at Parade , which reader morganna alerted me to, is " Should Apes Be Allowed as Pets?

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Puppies and kittens often up in shelters as well, but it is important to note that your animals, especially puppies, require a lot of work and training and can be quite destructive (peeing on the carpet or chewing shoes). Tags: guest post.

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JULY 13, 2009

Do you have the naughtiest dog? Bark Busters , the world’s largest dog training company, announced today its search for Canada’s Naughtiest Dog. The contest, which is set to run from now until August 1, 2009, is designed to dispel the myth that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. How the Contest Works.

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JUNE 6, 2009

New York, NY (March, 2009) – Apartment living with a pet is now easier and more convenient with The Pet Loo, a hygienic new portable toilet for dogs and cats. Skovron, whose background is in animal-assisted therapy for seniors, also saw a need to make dog ownership accessible for the elderly and those in cold climates. Price: $159.

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AUGUST 6, 2010

When you are buying supplies for your new dog, don’t forget to include a crate on your shopping list. Crates have so many uses that make life with your dog easier. Crates make potty training quicker and easier for your dog. Lots of praise, and your dog will learn quickly what is expected of him.

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Animal Person

AUGUST 9, 2009

When I saw the Live Science article about dogs being as smart as 2-year-old kids I knew that if there were any talk of ranking, my beloved greyhounds would be at the less-desirable end of the list (not from personal experience, but from reputation), and I also knew that there would be a whiff of speciesism. Do you think this helps dogs?

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