Just What is a "Dentistry"? (Article)

In the last article, we discussed different options for dental homecare.  Eventually, however, regardless of how diligent you have been about brushing every day, you will find that dental tartar – that nasty, yellow/brown hard buildup – is starting to accumulate.  If this process continues, plaque and tartar will start to invade underneath the gumline, causing gingivitis, and eventually periodontal disease, which can lead to pain and tooth loss.

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Toronto's Largest Online Dog Community Site Receives A Makeover (Blog)

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website and many new interactive tools now available to our site members. Why the change? We wanted to ensure our site stayed current with the latest web technologies and wanted to allow you, toronto dog lovers, more opportunity to voice your opinion throughout our site. The point of an online community site is just that - community. And now with the new TorontoBarks.com site our site members can post comments on all article, blog, podcast and forum posts.

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?This smell is of the highest priority.?

?This smell is of the highest priority.?

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PawsWay launches Pet Nutrition Lecture Series for savvy pet owners (Blog)

On Thursday, September 18, PawsWay will kick off the first seminar in a Pet Nutrition Lecture Series with Nestlé Purina pet nutrition expert Stephanie Newman. The Pet Nutrition Lecture Series will run on select Thursdays throughout September and October.

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How Sparky would look with floppy ears.

He pulls funny faces when he's barking.



Very funny faces.



He also pulls silly faces when I ask him to balance things on his nose.

Um, why am I doing this again?


And exceedinly happy faces when asked to sit on a log and pose like a bunny.



Kota doesn't sit like a bunny on a log. Or sit on logs at all really.

It hurts my bum!

Source: http://crazydogblog.livejournal.com/30853.html

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5 Tips To Prevent Dog Anxiety At Halloween (Article)

Halloween and your dog! Some pet owners are fortunate and have dogs that love Halloween as much as their owners. However, most dogs probably show some stress and anxiety during this time of ghosts and goblins. The doorbell is ringing a lot, people are coming in and going out, the noise level may be quite high - all of this adds to your dog's stress. Here are a few suggestions of what to do with your dog during Halloween in order to reduce the anxiety level, of you and your dog.

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Missing Golden Retriever: Mobi - FOUND & HOME SAFE (Blog)

Golden Retriever: Mobi was lost at Bloor & Bathurst on Jan 13th and found on Feb 3, 2010.

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Jobs With Dogs (Article)

Working with animals can be one of the most rewarding ways to spend your life. To be able to turn your passion into the way you make your living is truly a blessing. There are many jobs that are animal related but the one that comes to mind most frequently is animal doctor, or Veterinarian. Veterinary medicine is now becoming as specialized as human medicine. You still have your general practitioners, the Veterinarians who see your pet on a regular basis but you can now include specialties that range from dentistry, behavior, skin and even doctors who deal solely with orthopedics.

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Get 25% Off an Adorable Modern Tails Calendar

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Dogs Have Teeth Too! (Article)

veterinarians have had to do a lot of continuing education to learn about dental problems, and how to properly deal with them. More and more veterinary clinics now have a dental Xray machine, which is an invaluable (and indispensable, in my opinion) tool that we can use to diagnose and properly treat dental disease in dogs and cats.

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The Importance of Distraction vs. Correction (Article)

We are all taught in elementary math that a Negative plus a Negative will never equal a Positive. Keep this in mind when working with dogs. If you correct, scold, punish every time a dog displays a negative behaviour, they only learn that this is what you don't want. They aren't being taught what you *do* want.

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ASK THE DOG TRAINER, with Mike Shamp, Painfully Playful Water Dogs, Part II

by Mike Shamp
Master Dog Behavior Therapist and Trainer

(c) Carrie Boyko
Stay, Tanner. Good Boy, Tanner.

Responding to an All Things Dog Blog reader, Carol, our trainer, Mike Shamp started Carol with some tips for preparing her Lab to accept watching her family swim without her in Part I of this topic, Painfully Playful Water Dogs. If you missed Mike's first installment, you may wish to return to read it at Part I. Now we'll move on with Mike's continuing assistance for Carol and India:


Another critical skill is India?s ability to come to you no matter what distraction is present. The goal is to be able to get her attention from a distance and call her back to you. A basic Come When Called command is a crucial skill. As in any training situation, you must have control of the exercise and demonstrate to India that you are in charge. She needs to respond to you every time you issue a command. Begin by calling India from a short distance of just 4 to 5 feet away. Assume a crouched, playful position to get her attention. Use a happy, playful voice to call her, praising her as soon as she turns her head to look at you, and each step along the way. If you use a firm voice, shout the command or lose your patience, she will avoid going to an ?angry boss.?  The come when called command is a happy command and must be executed no matter what she has done or has in her mouth. Gradually increase the distance until she responds and comes from at least 30 feet.

Be a Happy, Cheerful boss to encourage her to come. Positive reinforcement and reward in the form of praise using light-hearted, happy voice tones is the most effective way to keep India focused on you and be willing to please you. Training Dogs the Aussie Way  by Danny and Sylvia Wilson is a great resource for teaching these skills, and lists other games you can teach India.

Combine the come when called command with the sit/stay exercise to develop self control. This can be a fun, playful exercise for everyone. Use a ball or toy to begin playing. After two or three tosses and returns begin giving a sit/stay command, toss the ball or toy but keep India at your side until you release her to fetch the toy. Alternate fetch and stay commands to make the exercise unpredictable and fun.

Stop the exercise before India becomes tired. You must retain control and end the game on your terms, not because India has lost interest. The advanced stages of this game include allowing India to chase the toy and calling her back before she reaches the toy. Good distance control will allow you to call her out of the pool despite the good time she is having with the children.

By the time summer rolls around India will be more focused on you and be more willing to respond to your commands. Begin the swimming season with slow quiet activity in the pool. If India becomes excited or jumps on the children call her out of the pool to sit and watch the children from your side. Release her to go back in the pool and monitor her behavior. Each time she gets excited repeat the exercise. Gradually increase the intensity of the play in the pool until she accepts all levels of play without the explosive energy and enthusiasm she has shown this past summer.


Mike

(c) courtesy M.S.

Our ASK THE DOG TRAINER Column can be reached at LetsAdoptaDogPark@gmail.com

For more information on Mike Shamp and his training, you may find him at Bark Busters of Central Florida. You can also visit Bark Busters' Training Tips Page for help.

A personal appointment with a trainer will likely provide more specific information on your dog's issues and your questions.

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?My house is in your house.?

?My house is in your house.?

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Holiday Bite Prevention Tips from Doggone Safe (Article)

The holidays are especially stressful for dogs due to changes in routine and the comings and going of visitors. Many dog bites happen at this time of year.

Source: http://www.torontobarks.com/articles/view/218/

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Did You Vote on Tuesday? These Pups Did!

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Ask The Vet - Springer Spaniel Puppy With Tremors (Blog)

We have a Springer spaniel puppy that is 6 months old.  Since about 4 mths. she has developed a tremor in her jaw.  While petting her, you can actually see the tremor starting as the muscle along the jaw line start quivering, as does her eye.  She does not seem to be in pain, but then again, often humans don't know when their dog is in pain.

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2nd Blogversary: 10/10/10 Meaning

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Barking For A Home - November - Mason (Article)

Mason, an approximately 7 year old American Bulldog, was found as a stray and taken in by a local municipal shelter. With such a wonderful personality, shelter staff felt he needed to have a second chance at love and life and contacted Animal Angel Rescue Foundation (AARF) to see if they would be in a position to take Mason into their program.

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In Memory of Target, Hero Dog From Afghanistan

As you know if you read the dog blog last week, a heroic dog rescued from Afghanistan was accidentally euthanized at an Arizona shelter after she got loose from her house on Veterans Day. Here is a moving tribute to Target, who dodged death so many times in Afghanistan, but could not survive a US [...]

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Tasty Treat: Cheesy Cinnamon Apple + Flaxseed

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Get Ready For Black Friday!

Hi Friends!

Here's wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. Hope everyone is having a fantastic holiday wherever you are.

Black Friday is the biggest day for retailers around the world. It is the first day of the holiday shopping season and with Christmas exactly a month away, that isn't very much time. Today, I received so many Black Friday ads with my paper, it was put in a separate bag.

As pet owners, there will be many special deals out there for our pets. These also can be a great gift idea for your pet-loving friend. Without further adieu, here's my...

Black Friday Deal Roundup

PetSmart

Greenies Canine Dental Chews
These are great for yourself or as a gift for the holidays.

Original price: $32.99 USD
Black Friday Price: $24.99 USD

Drinkwell Pet Fountain available through Petsmart.

Original price: $49.99 USD
Black Friday Price: $19.99 USD

Fancy Feast Cat Food

For those of you who have cats as well as dogs, this is an excellent deal on canned food:

Original price: $.56 per can
Black Friday Price: $.40 per can

All Pet Collars will be 50% off

Menard's

Cuddlee Critters are great for dogs (like Homer) who love to tear a dog toy to shreds. They have a squeaker but no stuffing, so a dog owner will not have to worry about having their dog ingest all of that stuffing. Best known for their hardware products Menard's will be selling Cuddlee Critters at a phenomenal discount:

Original Price: $10.00 USD

Black Friday Price: $1.99 USD

Note: Not available online.

Amazon

Pet Photography 101: Tips for taking better photos of your dog or cat Available through Amazon (which I am an affiliate of).

Original price: $14.95 USD
Black Friday Price: $7.47 USD

Get It Here!

Woof Hoofs

Woof Hoofs is having a special sale for their one-year anniversary. You can buy any pair for 20% off their dog boots. Promotion Code: baxter This special also includes free shipping. You can get this through the website only. Don't miss out on their celebration!

Pet Beds

This is the one item that you will find on sale anywhere. Popular stores include:
Macy's
Kohl's
Bass Pro Shops
Ace Hardware

Let's Discuss!

Will you raid the sales or stay away on Black Friday?

Source: http://blogs.dogtime.com/too-kool-doggies/2010/11/get-ready-for-black-friday

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Is Mandatory Rotation a Sensible Approach?

While attending a recent K-9 conference I had the opportunity to speak with a group of handlers from the same agency. From their conversation and their presence in a classroom-oriented seminar, they appeared to be dedicated K-9 officers. Our discussion turned to what they described as a prevailing mindset of members of their administration ? the ?one and done? approach to tenure in the K-9 Unit ? and they asked me for my position on the subject. My reaction was and is stark opposition. One of the handlers asked me (perhaps jokingly, perhaps not) whether I would be willing to write a letter to his top brass, because his dog was nearing retirement and he would soon be forced out of the unit, as well as out of his role as the trainer for his department?s five dog teams.

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Wordy Wednesday: Sad/Good News n MUST READ!

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How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch (Article)

During my holidays this year we stayed with some very close friends out on the west coast. They had been considering adding a dog to their family that includes their 7-year-old son, Jonn. Upon our arrival I was happy to see that they had done their homework and narrowed their breed selection.

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ASK THE DOG TRAINER Fetches another New Trainer!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Only recently did I introduce you to Mike Shamp, a trainer that has joined our Ask the Dog Trainer staff. Today I am here to announce the addition of one more delightful dog trainer, Terry Lynn Cuyler.


Known to many as the Paws Prof because of her working nickname, Terry is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer--Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). That's a mouthful, huh? To explain it as easily as possible, it translates to lots of extra training. This training means you get more bang for your buck!


With a Masters degree in Education, Terry uses her interest and skill at teaching wherever they are needed. She enjoys taking part in READing Paws, offering a canine reading partner, Tchaika, to children who need a reading companion that doesn't judge.  Terry is actively involved with the APDT and is a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Evaluator for the American Kennel Club (AKC).


With dog therapy work near and dear to Terry's heart, she completed the training to become a Delta Society Evaluator, and also offers in-home training at all levels.


When I met Terry, Oliver and I had the delightful experience of running a sample "Rally" course for the first time. Rally is an AKC event that introduces dogs and their handlers to obedience performance in a less competitive, lighter atmosphere. Teamwork and enthusiasm are encouraged to make this a fun, bonding event for both handler and dog. Oliver and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience as well as Terry's coaching. I tucked her name in the back of my head, and here she is...a part of our dog training team at All Things Dog Blog.


Terry's first post will appear soon. I hope you enjoy her approach and will contact us with your questions for our ASK THE DOG TRAINER column. You can reach us at LetsAdoptaDogPark@gmail.com with your questions for our dog training team. Happy tails!

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