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<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 01:44:11 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Bored in the yard   5.20.13</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 20 May 2013 14:29:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Zack ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, it's going on 4 weeks now and Kira still can't play with me.   I make her so frustrated while  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, it's going on 4 weeks now and Kira still can't play with me.   I make her so frustrated while she's in her crate - and I'm outside and free.  Mom and Dad take me for hikes and long walks, but I still miss my Kira very much.  She's like my mom and I love her!  I don't understand why she's so grumpy with me.  

Maybe if I'm really quiet I can nap outside her crate.  She likes that, when I'm next to her.  Only 4 more weeks till Kira can take walks again - after she gets her second set of x-rays.  Paws crossed, she'll be ok again.  

One lonely Zack]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Zack's Second Birthday - 4/1/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:14:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Zack ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everybody,

Thanks so much for all your special birthday wishes!  What a nice surprise!  My mou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everybody,

Thanks so much for all your special birthday wishes!  What a nice surprise!  My mouth watered as I patiently waited for the annual Birthday Chicken to arrive.  Mom sang then helped me blow out the candles.  And Kira, Magic Man and I enjoyed a bit of  tasty roast chicken.  Delicious!  

 I also got some special toys, a run in the park and a bath.    Dad says I have now grown from an obnoxious one-year-old to a terrible two-year-old German Shepherd.   I still love my belly rubs and Mom calls me "Zack-o-licious".  I'm a very happy guy.  

Your buddy,
Zack]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks Dogster Friends!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1235566/diary/Zacks_diary_tales/817070</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:54:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Zack ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow, these chocolates are delicious!  Thanks everyone for remembering me.   And I wish you all a bel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, these chocolates are delicious!  Thanks everyone for remembering me.   And I wish you all a belated Happy Valentines Day too!

Zack]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Zack's DNA Report - 9.15.12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1235566/diary/Zacks_diary_tales/797127</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:27:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Zack ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just got my DNA tested recently.  Mom was curious because some of my behavior is a bit different f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just got my DNA tested recently.  Mom was curious because some of my behavior is a bit different for a German Shepherd.  Here are the results of the test:  I'm 50% German Shepherd, 25% White Swiss Shepherd, and 25% German Short Hair Pointer.  
White Swiss German Shepherds were made a separate breed in Switzerland in the 1960s, but they are very close to German Shepherds.   And German Short Hair Pointers like to dig and bay.  I can dig all day long in the yard and yodel.  Mom is just thrilled by this.  Part of our yard is beginning to resemble a lunar landscape.  But, she says she still loves me.   The German Short Hair Pointer will also help me with my nosework.
I'm still taking nosework and obedience classes.  And I chewed off my tracking harness because Mom forgot to take it off me on the way home.  Doesn't she know I need to be free?  Now I've got a new purple harness.  It was time to upgrade.    On my way to a nice long hike....talk to you later.  

Your diggin' dog buddy,
Zack]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Training Zack - Aug. 29, 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1235566/diary/Zacks_diary_tales/795154</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:13:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Zack ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm pretty busy these days.  Dad and I just got back from intermediate obedience class.  I aced the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm pretty busy these days.  Dad and I just got back from intermediate obedience class.  I aced the class and the instructor was surprised how mellow I am for a German Shepherd.  I like to pace myself. 
Tomorrow Mom and I go for Nosework class.  I REALLY like this class 'cause I get to find turkey hot dogs and cheese in a pile of boxes.  Now that I'm in the next level class, I'm also searching for birch as a scent.  Eventually I'll just be looking for birch.  When I find it I get a food reward.  It s a win-win situation for me 'cause I love to eat.  
The best part about all this training is that I now get to run in the parks off leash.  I LOVE THIS!  Mom and Dad trust me off leash and I get to play with other dogs too. Life is good!

Your tired buddy,
Zack]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary of the Day - 4.3.12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1235566/diary/Zacks_diary_tales/773490</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:42:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Zack ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today my page was selected as Diary of the Day.  What an honor!  Must have had something to do with  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today my page was selected as Diary of the Day.  What an honor!  Must have had something to do with my birthday chicken.  
This morning Mom and I went to obedience class.  She was very proud of me and then we went to the dog park.  I'm still on leash, but I got to say "HI!"  to a few doggies.  I can't wait till I can run off leash.  We're still working on a reliable recall.  Mom says that next week after class she'll put me on a 20' line to practice.  Hope everyone is having a beautiful spring day!

Wags,
Zack]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Zack&acirc;€™s First B Day - 4.1.12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1235566/diary/Zacks_diary_tales/773255</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Apr 2012 20:36:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Zack ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I don&acirc;€™t know why they picked April Fool&acirc;€™s Day for my birthday, but I had such a good time today. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I donâ€™t know why they picked April Foolâ€™s Day for my birthday, but I had such a good time today. We celebrated  my first birthday with a traditional roast B Day chicken and long walk at my favorite doggie park.  Iâ€™m still on leash, but my big brother Magic showed me the ropes.  He speaks fluent â€œdogâ€and is teaching me how to be cool with the other dogs.  Hot chicken is delicious!  I shared it with Magic and Kira, but just a little at a time.  I canâ€™t wait till Magicâ€™s birthday in May, when weâ€™ll get birthday meat loaf. 

Happy  Wags,
Zack]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My New Family &acirc;€“ 2.23.12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1235566/diary/Zacks_diary_tales/766914</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:24:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Zack ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi, Zack here.  I&acirc;€™m liking it here at my new home.  Everyone loves me and I gets lots of treats fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi, Zack here.  Iâ€™m liking it here at my new home.  Everyone loves me and I gets lots of treats for sitting, lying downâ€¦you know the drill.  The only thing Mom finds annoying is that I like to dig and I yodel at the same time.  Mom says that Iâ€™ve been transforming the yard into a lunar landscape.  She has to buy more fencing to keep me out of her garden.  Too bad, â€˜cause I really like the soft soil under my paws.  Mom says that she would like to pave the entire yard so I will stop bringing in more dirt into the house.  Iâ€™m just a puppy boy! 

Your Buddy,
Zack]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Zack's Introduction:  2.21.12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1235566/diary/Zacks_diary_tales/766624</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:32:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Zack ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi, my name is Zack.  Mom adopted me because she says I have &quot;personality plus&quot;.   My former foster  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi, my name is Zack.  Mom adopted me because she says I have "personality plus".   My former foster home dad says that out of 35 dogs that he fostered, that I am the smartest dog he's ever met.  Mom and Dad are very happy to have me.  My brother Magic and sister Kira love me too.  

I sleep every night with Kira.  Mom says that when I grow a bit larger that I will no longer be able to sleep on the same dog bed with her.  But, I don't care, 'cause I will just sleep on the carpet next to Kira.  I like to be touching someone when I sleep.  It makes me feel more secure.  I bring sticks in from the yard to share with Mom.  I'm not too sure about toys yet, but I do like my sticks.  She just thanks me and takes them back outside to play with me.

Mom is taking me to a group obedience class.  So far I am doing very well, except that I would rather play with other dogs than come when she calls me.  I love my 4 legged buddies!  

Bark atcha later,
Zack]]></content:encoded>
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