Things I learned from my dog
never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in my face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, I will always run to greet them.
Be loyal.
Never pretends to be something I am not.
When someone is having a bad day, I will be silent, sit close by, and comfort them gently.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
Wag more, bark less.
On hot days, take lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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Lazy Driver Walks Dog
Driver Fined After Walking Dog While In Car
Dog’s Owner Acknowledged There Was ‘Element Of Laziness’
Posted: 10:04 am EST March 2,2010Updated: 2:51 pm EST March 2,2010
LONDON — An English dog owner has been fined after taking his pet for a stroll while driving next to him in his car. Prosecutors said Paul Railton was spotted driving at low speed along a country lane in December, holding his dog’s leash through the car window as the animal trotted alongside. Railton pleaded guilty Monday to not being in proper control of a vehicle. His lawyer, Paul Donoghue, said 23-year-old Railton acknowledged “it was a silly thing to do and there was an element of laziness” while exercising his lurcher, a type of crossbred sighthound. Railton was ordered by magistrates in Consett, northeast England, to pay a 66 pound ($100) fine, plus costs. He also received three more penalty points on his license and is now barred from driving for six months.
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Dog’s Owner Acknowledged There Was ‘Element Of Laziness’
Posted: 10:04 am EST March 2,2010Updated: 2:51 pm EST March 2,2010
LONDON — An English dog owner has been fined after taking his pet for a stroll while driving next to him in his car. Prosecutors said Paul Railton was spotted driving at low speed along a country lane in December, holding his dog’s leash through the car window as the animal trotted alongside. Railton pleaded guilty Monday to not being in proper control of a vehicle. His lawyer, Paul Donoghue, said 23-year-old Railton acknowledged “it was a silly thing to do and there was an element of laziness” while exercising his lurcher, a type of crossbred sighthound. Railton was ordered by magistrates in Consett, northeast England, to pay a 66 pound ($100) fine, plus costs. He also received three more penalty points on his license and is now barred from driving for six months.
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One Lazy Person
Driver Fined After Walking Dog While In Car
Dog's Owner Acknowledged There Was 'Element Of Laziness'
Posted: 10:04 am EST March 2,2010Updated: 2:51 pm EST March 2,2010
LONDON -- An English dog owner has been fined after taking his pet for a stroll while driving next to him in his car. Prosecutors said Paul Railton was spotted driving at low speed along a country lane in December, holding his dog's leash through the car window as the animal trotted alongside. Railton pleaded guilty Monday to not being in proper control of a vehicle. His lawyer, Paul Donoghue, said 23-year-old Railton acknowledged "it was a silly thing to do and there was an element of laziness" while exercising his lurcher, a type of crossbred sighthound. Railton was ordered by magistrates in Consett, northeast England, to pay a 66 pound ($100) fine, plus costs. He also received three more penalty points on his license and is now barred from driving for six months.
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Meet the German Shepherd
Meet the German Shepherd
Remember celebrity canine cop Rin Tin Tin, the German shepherd that fought crime in movies and on TV for decades? Dogs of this breed are well suited for police work off screen as well, thanks to their intelligence, fierce loyalty, and keen sense of smell. Search-and-rescue dog and guide dog for the blind and disabled are other positions you may see on a shepherd's resume. They aren't all work and no play, though. When trained and socialized early on in life, they make great pets and get along well with the whole family, including other animals.
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Remember celebrity canine cop Rin Tin Tin, the German shepherd that fought crime in movies and on TV for decades? Dogs of this breed are well suited for police work off screen as well, thanks to their intelligence, fierce loyalty, and keen sense of smell. Search-and-rescue dog and guide dog for the blind and disabled are other positions you may see on a shepherd's resume. They aren't all work and no play, though. When trained and socialized early on in life, they make great pets and get along well with the whole family, including other animals.
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February is National Pet Dental Health Month
Dental disease is very common in dogs and cats.
Tartar buildup is the most common problem. Tartar can lead to gingivitas and root exposure.
Periodontal disease is the most common diagnosed disease affecting 80% of pets.
Symptoms may or may not be evident but can include:
Bad Breath
Yellow brown buildup along the gum line
bleeding gums
oral pain
tooth loss
depression
Whole body effects can result when bacteria enter the blood stream from gums and teeth, leading to heart, liver or kidney problems.
Proper cleaning of the teeth is the first step. This includes Ultrasonic cleaning and scaling of the teeth and polishing.
Animals need to be anesthetized during the procedure so deep cleaning below the gum line can be completed.
Be aware that delaying proper dental care may compromise your pets health.
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Tartar buildup is the most common problem. Tartar can lead to gingivitas and root exposure.
Periodontal disease is the most common diagnosed disease affecting 80% of pets.
Symptoms may or may not be evident but can include:
Bad Breath
Yellow brown buildup along the gum line
bleeding gums
oral pain
tooth loss
depression
Whole body effects can result when bacteria enter the blood stream from gums and teeth, leading to heart, liver or kidney problems.
Proper cleaning of the teeth is the first step. This includes Ultrasonic cleaning and scaling of the teeth and polishing.
Animals need to be anesthetized during the procedure so deep cleaning below the gum line can be completed.
Be aware that delaying proper dental care may compromise your pets health.
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