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12 Tips for new dog owners.

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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. Note: The terms he and she below are used interchangeably.

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Pet Adoption Tips from Adopt-A-Pet.com

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Some people are seeking purebred animals or puppies and think these are not available in shelters. Often these puppies or kittens are not placed in homes, and end up in the shelter. Puppies are great but often people are much happier getting a dog who is older, and whose size and temperament is a known quantity.

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Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe During the “Dog Days of Summer”

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Families get ready for fun in the sun with loads of sunscreen and cute hats, but many don’t realize they need to safeguard their four-legged friends from the spiking temperatures as well. Dogs can get sunburned, especially on the nose, ear tips and any spots with exposed skin. o Puppy Shampoo for a gentle tear-free bath.

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Giveaway: The Dog Trainer’s Complete Guide to a Happy, Well-Behaved Pet

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As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and the host of The Dog Trainer’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Teaching and Caring for Your Pet (which iTunes named a top podcast of 2009) Jolanta will teach you how to do everything from housetraining your dog for good to reading their body language. We have a copy to giveaway to one lucky reader!

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Sure it’s love, but can you afford it?

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We’ve all been there, looking at those puppy eyes, or into the eyes of any adorable pet we may fall for. While many of us don’t wholly base our decisions to expand our families (or not) on finances, it’s important to understand how a pet will impact your budget. She offers some good things to think about. It’s a Boy!

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Iams Home 4 the Holidays

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Current Adoption Update: Dog/Puppy 467,015. For information on how to get involved, how to find a participating shelter in your area and other important tips for new parents, please visit the Iams page on Facebook www.facebook.com/iams or on their website IamsHome4theHolidays.com. The program kicked off on Oct.1, Cat/Kitten 394,575.

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