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Ask Leo – dog obesity and weight loss

  • about dogs
  • January 9, 2012
Ask Leo About Dogs – Dog Obesity and Weight LossDear Leo,Like my owners, their friends, and most Americans, my New Year’s resolution...
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Paw Profiles: An introduction to toy breeds

General Characteristics: small, alert, sociable, easy-maintenanceSize: from under 6 pounds to 20 poundsPaw Profiles is a new series detailing the...
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Dear Laddie: Dangerous dogs and the death penalty

Dear Laddie: A friend of mind posted this on FB."Brandy" was attacked again by the same neighbor's rottweiler. This dog has attacked...
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Got a dog question? Send it here.

Have a dog question that needs answering? This column will be dedicating a column a week to dishing out advice on topics like dog health, training,...
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"Wait right there!" : Teaching your dog a few manners

Next to the recall, another important "manner" to teach your dog is to wait. This command will be useful at feeding time, teaching the...
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Operation Pit

Looking for a Few Good DogsNew York -Operation Pit is a Free Spay/Neuter program for Pits and Pit Mixes. Since this ASPCA program was launched on...
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What is a “special needs dog?”

Many assume that all “special needs dogs” suffer from a disability. That is not true. As I define it, a special needs dog is a dog that...
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Preparing your dog to board

No one likes boarding his or her dog. There are some alternative options, but if your dog has a special needs condition I recommend boarding them...
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Avoiding a jealous dog

Dogs have feelings and emotions just like we do. Special needs dogs can become even more attached or possessive of their owner's time since...
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Packing a tornado kit for your special needs dog

Yesterday the state of Arkansas was hit with a wave of severe thunderstorms and tornados. It is wise to pack a tornado kit of crucial supplies that...
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