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Apr
09

Dog Rescue

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There are over 2,000 dog rescues in the United States ranging from specified from individual breeds to mixed breeds. Josie, my boxer was a rescue dog. The Boxer rescue of South Florida introduced Josie and I. Although rescue dogs often have a story another life if you will they are still great companions.

When I got Josie she was 4 years old and had given birth to about 8… Continue reading

Categories : Proper Dog Care
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Mar
31

Safely Shopping

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For many, bringing a pet home is the same as bringing home new family. However pets are a little different than new born babies immediately they want to get into everything my goal here is to keep your pet, prized possessions and your sanity intact. Whatever your reason, these tips will help proof your home for the new, old and mischievous pets in your life.

When first home keep… Continue reading

Categories : Proper Dog Care
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Mar
25

Mixed Breeds

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Over the resent years mixed breed dogs have become all the rage over the past few years. Names like boggle, golden doodles, Affenpoos, and eskapoos are now seen commonly. With the advent of these mixes breeds also comes the onset of high veterinary bills.

But just what are these mixes all about:

Mixed breeds usually start with unplanned matting’s between purebred dogs.  However, there are now planned beading’s between… Continue reading

Categories : Types Of Dogs
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Mar
24

Battle of the breeds

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Sun-Sentinal the local newspaper here in S. FLA
is currently hosting something called the battle of the breeds
where they have 64 different breeds and they are all being voted on
by you. Cast your votes today to help choose S. FLA favorite pooch.
Our little chihuahua
is featured on page 2.
[caption id=”" align=”aligncenter” width=”285″ caption=”Battle… Continue reading

Categories : Types Of Dogs
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Mar
20

Daily Exercise with your dog

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Sometimes as we live less active or busy lives our pets suffer. Your dog like yourself needs to use their mind and body or they become bored and complacent. A lack of exercise in your pets life can lead to long term problems. An over weight animal can often have joint problems or an unhealthy hear depending on your pets breed depends on the type of exercise and amount of… Continue reading

Categories : Dog Training
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Mar
19

St. Pattys celebration 2010

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These are some pups I ran into while celebrating on st. pattys day

Categories : Proper Dog Care
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Mar
17

Is your dog Depressed?

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Depression is defined as a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity. Although we know that varying states of depression exists often in humans; are doggie friends too experience depression.
CAUSES
Depression for them is caused by many of the same things it is for us. Such as: a sudden death, or other disappearance, of a valued dog or human companion. It… Continue reading

Categories : Dog Diseases
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Mar
11

Common dog Diseases

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Dog Diseases Defined

  • Brucellosis, caused by the bacterium Brucella canis, involving watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, abortion of fetuses, early death of offspring.
  • Distemper, caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV), involving fever, loss of appetite, watery eyes, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulties.
  • Leptospirosis, caused by Leptospira bacteria, involving high fever, shivering, muscle tenderness, excessive vomiting, dehydration
Categories : Dog Diseases
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Mar
11

Pet friendly in Ft. Lauderdale

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Over the weekend my pup Josie and I spent a little time together on the beach in ft. lauderdale where we tried to find some pet friendly restaurants and hang-outs. One of our favorite spots became a place called “coconuts.”

Coconuts

429 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale , FL, 33316
954-525-2421
http://www.coconutsbahamagrill.com/

Categories : Proper Dog Care
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Mar
04

Sleeping Pup very cute

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Some animals are just cute than others this one, were not really sure what it is but it claims to be a snoozing pooch none the less very adorable footage… Continue reading

Categories : Funny Dog Videos
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ScienceDaily (Feb. 23, 2010) — A genetic study has found that small domestic dogs probably originated in the Middle East more than 12,000 years ago. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Biology traced the evolutionary history of the IGF1 gene, finding that the version of the gene that is a major determinant of small size probably originated as a result of the domestication of the Middle Eastern gray… Continue reading

Categories : Types Of Dogs
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Dogs come in all shapes and sizes big, small, tall, short but these two dogs, Dancer and Moose top the charts in the big and small categories

First the little guy.

“Dancer” is a Chihuahua from Okahumpka, Florida who weighs only 18 oz and stands 4.1″ tall, paw to shoulder.1 When he was born on June 8, 2006, he was so small and fragile that veterinarians suggested… Continue reading

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Feb
26

Justin Timberlakes pooch’s

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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel often take their three pups out for hikes in the hills of Ca., these photos were taken in late July while the pups and their owners enjoyed their hike.

Jessica, 26, walked her pit bull Tina while Justin, 27, brought along his two boxers, Buckley and Brennen.

Categories : Famous Dogs
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Feb
14

How To Potty Train Your Puppy

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1. Take him outside (and stay till he’s done or a long time has gone by with no results):

  • As soon as he wakes up in the morning (You don’t have to be awake.. much!)
  • Right after his breakfast
  • Right after his lunch
  • Right after his naps
  • Right after taking him out of
Categories : Dog Training
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Feb
13

Homemade Dog Treats Recipes

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Sweet and Tasty Dog Treats

1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup margarine or butter
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chicken or beef instant bullion
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 cups white or wheat flour Continue reading

Categories : Proper Dog Care
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Feb
10

South Florida Dog Parks

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Dog owners can now stroll, run, and play at Dog Friendly Parks, so long as their dogs are on a leash. Continue reading

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