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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Stuck Dog Vacuumed to Safety
TweetWhen a Shih Tzu puppy fell down an abandoned well, firefighters couldn’t get him out. They worked for three hours to free him, without success. Finally, they used an industrial-strength vacuum. After narrowing the opening to about an inch, they … Continue reading
Training those Hollywood Dogs
TweetThe head dog wrangler from Marley & Me, Mark Forbes, talks with the Los Angeles Times about animals, films, and why this one was different from any other he’s worked on.
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Tagged Dog Training, dog-training-in-films-for-hollywood, Dogs with Jobs
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Canine Criminal Caught on Camera
TweetThe surveillance camera at a store in a Salt Lake City suburb recorded a daring heist – by a dog. The dog walked into Smith’s Food and Drug, went directly to the pet food aisle, and grabbed a bone. The … Continue reading
Adventures in Doggie DNA
TweetWant to know what your mixed-breed dog is made of? Django’s owners have decided to find out – as best they can. They sent a small blood sample to Mars Veterinary for the “Wisdom Panel.” It can identify unique markers … Continue reading
Merry Christmas …
Tweet… from everyone at Dogstuff. We hope you and your canine companions (or other furry friends) have a wonderful day.
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Tagged Dog Training, Fun with Dogs, Living with Dogs, Seasonal
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Therapy Dog Helps Children Cope with Abuse
TweetA child who’s been abused generally finds it difficult to talk about. Larry, a 4-year-old yellow Labrador, makes it easier. Larry works at the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center. Friendly and gentle, he has an almost magically comforting effect on … Continue reading
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For love of Ivy
Tweet Just east of the Mississippi River, across from Memphis, a municipal animal shelter in Marion, Arkansas is blessed with staff and supporters who try to do their best for every stray and foundling, even on a tight city budget. … Continue reading
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Pet Books for the Holidays
TweetJackie Loohauis-Bennett takes a look at this year’s offerings. There are several titles about our favorite furry companions, including Hip-Hop for Dogs and The Devious Book for Cats. Bird brain-teasers (hyphen location matters!) and a chronicle of our vanishing wild … Continue reading
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