Archive for June, 2009
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[?]Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Another wonderful thing about using a clicker to train your dog is that it can be used as an occasion setter.
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Here’s What I Mean:
You know how excited your dog gets whenever she hears the bag of treats rustling? Or when you pick up the leash?
She has […]
Scenting Ability – The Remarkable Nose Of Your Dog (Part 1)
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Whether you own a 160 lb St. Bernard, designed to track down and hunt people, or enjoy the company of an adorable little Chihuahua, every dog has an incredible nose that can pick up the most uncanny of scents.
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Your canine friend may not have as good […]
Lakeland Terrier (Terrier Group)
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The Lakeland Terrier is a playful member of the Terrier Group, always looking for entertainment and action. These dogs are busy-bodies, never stopping to investigate their surroundings or finding a good hunt. They are an affectionate breed, loving, and devoted to the family.
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Lakeland Terriers also make […]
Labrador Retriever Dog Breed
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The Labrador Retriever is currently listed as the number one registered dog with the AKC. This dog breed is ranked very high by dog enthusiasts on all levels; playfulness, friendliness towards strangers and pets, easy to train, affectionate, and even makes a great watchdog.
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This breed was […]
Skin Conditions: Demodectic Mange & Sarcoptic Mange
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[?]Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Demodectic mange is known by several common names including red mange, pustular mange, and puppy mange. The disease is caused by a cigar-shaped mite that lives in the hair follicles of the skin. The presence of this mite in the hair follicle causes local inflammation and […]
Superhero Dogs & The Nose That Powers Them
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The amazing power of a dog’s ability to pick up on a scent has been demonstrated as a key service to humans by looking at the history of several dog breeds.
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For example, the German Shepherd is specifically suited for police work and is one of many […]
Kuvasz (Working Group)
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The Kuvasz is one of the most beautiful members of the working group and equally as fearless in its protection abilities.
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by Kuvasz Prince of The Dogs Kennel
It is rated as one of the best guard dogs and most protective watch dogs that a family could […]
Separate Fact From Fiction When Housetraining Your Dog (1)
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Can there actually be too much information available today for the average dog owner to have at their fingertips? Just taking a few minutes to Google Housetraining Dogs I not only found millions of articles, but unfortunately, I also spotted thousands of myths still being published […]
Skin Conditions: Flea Allergy Dermatitis, Hot Spots, & Ringworm
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The most common allergic skin disease in the dog develops when certain dogs become hypersensitive to flea bites. The allergic agent is contained in the saliva or mouth parts of the flea and is injected into the dog when the flea feeds. The disease usually occurs […]
Dog Sports – Introducing Your Dog To Canine Sporting Events
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[?]Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Are you the athletic type that has considered starting a sports activity program that you and your dog can both enjoy together? Would you like to see him jump high into the air and catch a high-speed disc or retrieve a ball thrown out of visibility […]
Komondor (Working Group)
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The Komondor is one dog breed that is true to its heritage. This dog was bred specifically to guard livestock, particularly sheep, and has been around since the Ancient times.
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An independent thinker and a bit on the dominant side, Komondors need owners that are more dominant […]
Separate Fact From Fiction When Housetraining Your Dog (2)
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Finding credible housetraining information by sifting through thousands of articles published online today can be a daunting task. To help you ignore the myths of properly teaching your dog or puppy to use the bathroom in the appropriate area, take notes of the following tips:
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Mating: A Crash Course In The Reproductive Cycle Part 3
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If the future mother is due for vaccinations, have her vaccinated prior to (not during) pregnancy, since vaccines may cause adverse effects on fetal development if given during pregnancy.
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by Dennis Hill
Vaccinations before pregnancy accomplish two goals:
(1) They boost the future mother’s immunity.
(2) They provide the […]
Non-chemical flea control for your pets
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[?]Submitted by The Cat/Dog Log Blog
Fleas will soon be looking for a home on your cat or dog if they haven’t already. With my dog Abby’s previous skin allergies, I’m cautious of everything she comes in contact with, and that includes chemicals in flea control. I read somewhere that the skin […]
Deflate Your Tummy: Some Foods and Drinks to Avoid
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Alison Johnson lists some foods and drinks to avoid if you’re trying to deflate your tummy.
Extra fluid and gas can puff up even the fittest among us. Beyond eating right and exercising, here are some foods and drinks to avoid if you’re trying to deflate your tummy:
Salty foods. […]
‘Cheri’ misses an urgent edge
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[?]Submitted by Denerstein Unleashed
A variety of failures — all of them mild — turn “Cheri,” an adaptation of two of Colette’s Parisian novels, into a surprisingly bloodless costume drama, a movie full of love and sex that never generates enough heat.
Stephen Frears, who directed “Dangerous Liaisons” from a script by playwright […]
A law suit, leukemia and lots of tears
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“My Sister’s Keeper” raises a powerful question but cops out before providing an answer. Although parts of this weepie — those dealing with a young woman dying of cancer — put a lump in my throat, the movie proved intellectually unsatisfying. This is not a small matter because […]
Three reviews of this week’s art house fare
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT AND ACTION
We all probably should be hungry for the kind of information dispensed in “Food, Inc.,” a documentary that takes us inside corporate agriculture and provides enough information to feed your worst nightmares about the lack of nutritional value in the food we eat.
Director Robert […]
And the losers were…..
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[?]Submitted by Denerstein Unleashed
What do the following movies have in common?
I’ll answer the question before I give you the list, which is presented in alphabetical order. Not one of these highly regarded films was nominated for a best-picture Oscar. A reader suggested that it might be instructive to compile a list […]
The Neverland Pile-On
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He wanted acceptance and to be so incredibly good that he couldn’t be denied.
Of course I’m talking about Michael Jackson. A child star turned “King of Pop” who with Quincy Jones released a dance floor epic when disco was supposedly dead. Together they concocted a […]
Judo Throw Combinations and Set Ups
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Throws more often than not require strings of combinations and setups to successfully toss a skilled and resisting opponent on their head, much like how without knowing how to combo submissions in Jiu Jitsu, you won’t get very far in your game.
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Basic Hand Position and Posture for Top Guard
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This is going to be a short and simple BJJ post without video, but it is something that all beginners need to know and keep in mind, because improper hand position is all a good jits guy needs to own your ass when you’re in their […]
Dave Camarillo - Stopping the Armbar from Guard (RNC Armbar Escape)
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Most of you have seen a million and one armbar from guard defenses already, but this one in particular, shown by Dave Camarillo, is always a good escape to have in mind. I call this one the “RNC Escape,” but there are many names for this […]
UFC Magazine Photoshoot - St. Pierre, Alves and a Bunch o’ Models
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Life as an MMA fighter isn’t so bad these days. Get paid to hang out pool side in Vegas at Rehab with a bunch of models. Not bad… Seems like Thiago got the better end of the deal.
A Quick Pic Amber Nichole Miller Update
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Amber Nichole Miller recently received the proofs from her latest photoshoot with Michael Vincent. Check out the pics from the photoshoot. I know you want em, so we’ll update you with the high res when they’re released.
