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Sharon Sakson is a lifelong pet owner and journalist. Author of six books, including Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs, her household includes two horses and ten dogs. She can be reached at healingpowerofdogs@mac.com.

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Scout and Whippet mind control; an account from the frontlines of purebred dog breeding

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Last week, Stella the Brussels Griffon came in heat. That meant she couldn’t hang out with her great friend, Scout the Whippet, for awhile. When...
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The long road to success at dog shows in the Toy group, the Gregory family and Paul Catterson

The next chapter in Lincoln the Griffon’s life involved one of the premier families of the dog show world, the Gregorys: Joe, Mamie and...
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The mighty toy breeds, companions and showmen

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In the dog show world, there is one magazine, Top Notch Toys, which is devoted to covering the show careers of dogs in the Toy Group. That means...
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Trenton Kennel Club exhibitors and canines slosh through the rain

It started raining on Friday, drizzling, really, and turned to brief showers on Saturday, for the Bucks County Kennel Club show. But Sunday was simply...
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Do dogs go to heaven? An Easter story

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Matthew Phillips lives in an elegant Manhattan apartment with polished marble floors and antique furniture. But what he’s most proud of are his...
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The microchip generation: it's my dog and I can prove it

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When I put down food dishes for the Dachshund and Brussels Griffon in the dog room tonight, I noticed a blue nylon collar lying on the floor. Its...
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Tribute to Finn - our pets are with us for such a short time

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Today, my friend Nancy Bennett faces one of the saddest days that any of us have to bear – the loss of her Whippet, Finn. The death of a beloved...
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The greatest Brussels Griffon of all time retires from the show ring

In an earlier blog, I wrote about the all time top winning Brussels Griffon...
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Secrets of successful pet training in the 21st century

Recently, a publishing company asked me to review a book on puppy training. As I studied the manuscript, I was glad to see a chapter in the book...
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What your dog can teach you

WHAT YOUR DOG CAN TEACH YOUNow that you’ve taught your dog, your dog has some things to teach you.When loved ones come home, run to greet...
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