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German police phasing out German Shepherds
Whenever I hear somebody mention police dogs, I usually picture German Shepherds. Apparently I might need to start picturing a different breed of dog. In one of the German states, the police are starting to replace the German Shepherd in their force.
The following excerpt is from an article written by Kirsten Grieshaber for the Associated Press. It was last updated on August 24, 2011 at 10:39 PM:
Guenther Bonke, in charge of police dogs in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that “while the German Shepherd is definitely not stupid, it often does not have the potential we need.”
What to do when your pets become parents
While nobody expects their unaltered dog or cat to become pregnant, it happens more often than it should. What would you do if you are surprised with a litter? This article offers some good suggestions for help with finding homes for your pet’s babies.
The following excerpt is from an article written by Erika Enigk for the GateHouse News Service. It was last updated on February 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM:
Puppies and kittens are wonderful additions to the family, but pet owners who find out their animal is expecting a litter may go into panic mode without a plan.
Barb Peterson of Duluth, Minn., breeder of soft-coated wheaten terriers and cardigan welsh corgis, offers these tips for when you find out you’ll soon have grandpuppies or grandkitties.
Helpful Hints For Sharing Valentine’s Day with Your Pooch
Valentine’s Day is next week. You have probably already made plans to celebrate with your human sweetheart. Have you thought about how you will celebrate with your four-legged sweetheart? This article has some great ideas for you and your dog.
The following excerpt is from an article written by Mel Fabrikant for The Paramus Post. It was last updated on February 07, 2011 at 4:21 PM EST:
February 14th is a special date to express our love for our sweethearts. While humans may like to celebrate Valentine’s Day with chocolate, flowers and dinner at a fine restaurant, your dog would likely prefer a day of doggy fun. So what would your canine pal value most on the day for expressing love?
Your dog depends on you to supply the four key ingredients every dog needs for a happy life: food, shelter, safety and entertainment. When you supply these life basics, grounded on a foundation of respect, bond and trust and demonstrated by your continual, consistent leadership, your dog will know he is safe and loved, and thus will be more relaxed and content.
Pets come first for 14 percent of paramours
What would you do if you were faced between choosing between your beloved human or your beloved pet? It would be awful to have to make that type of decision; so I hope nobody has to face this choice! As much as I love my pets, I would not be one of the 14 percent.
The following excerpt is from an article that was published on page A7 of the Wednesday, February 2, 2011 edition of The Columbia Daily Tribune:
Your sweetheart or your pet. Whom would you choose to dump if one had to go?
Most current pet owners said they would hold on to their spouse or significant other (84 percent), but a sizable 14 percent picked their pet, according to an AP-Petside.com poll.
