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On Dog Vaccinations: 9 Things to Consider
— In the old days, vets advised annual vaccination for all dogs. However, recent evidence has indicated that such a schedule is overkill.
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You Think "Ethical Breeder" Is a Misnomer? I Consider Myself One, and Here's What It Means to Me
— My wife and I breed German Shepherds. We didn't take it lightly, and we're devoted to the dogs.
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Confession: I Can't Help But Judge Small Dogs and Their Owners
— I grew up on a farm, with large breeds. Small dogs seemed like mere fashion accessories.
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I'm Plagued by the Idea of My Dog Dying. Am I the Only One?
— It started with a vivid nightmare about my Pug. Now it's inescapable. Has this happened to you?
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Save Rufus! A Beagle Puppy Faces Euthanasia After Biting a Boy
— The dog bit a family member. There's no history of aggression, but animal control takes a hard line.
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5 Things I Demand from Any Vet's Office
— I have high expectations for any vet who cares for my dogs. Do you? Or do I expect too much?
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Traditional Trainers Almost Killed My Client's Tiny Pekingese
— These trainers are the scourge of the industry as far as I'm concerned. They wanted to euthanize little Lullabelle for all the wrong reasons.
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Can We Find a Link Between Animal Abuse and Violent Crimes?
— Animal abuse is often a red flag that other criminal acts are taking place -- or may in the future.
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Has Your Dog Ever Fallen in Love?
— When my Sally met a Borzoi named Rudy, it was NOT love at first sight. But love came, regardless.
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Is It Always the Right Thing to Spay or Neuter a Dog?
— Early spay/neuter is an article of faith for most dog people, but among vets? Not so much.
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Bandit the Dog Has Been on Death Row for 3 Years -- But Her Human Visits Her Every Day
— The bite appears to be minor. Bandit had no record of violence. Should she be killed for this?
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I Couldn't Stop My Friend from Buying a Pet Store Puppy
— This one really hurts -- she's an old friend who knows about my shelter work with rescued dogs.
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Would You Tether Your Dog in Front of a Store Unsupervised?
— I would never. Would you tie your dog to a post, tree, or bench and go about your business?
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I Love My Friends -- But Their Dogs Are So Annoying!
— Their bad behavior drives me up the wall, yet I endure it -- in the name of friendship.
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I Abused The Family Dog -- But It Was a Robot, So It's Okay, Right?
— What are the ethics of cruelty to companions, even if they're not what we consider real?
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Would You Pay $6,000 to Save the Life of Your Elderly Dog?
— A recent New York Times article asked that very question -- and received many harsh comments.
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Is It Really OK to Put Dogs in Harm's Way for Military Purposes?
— An FBI tactical dog dies on his third week on the job. Shouldn't we be doing more to prevent this?
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Living with Cats and Dogs: Is It a War Zone? Try a WEIRD Zone!
— We document the odd relationships cats and dogs develop in three real-life multiple-pet households.
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The Benefit I See in Michael Vick
— We're angry at Vick, sure, but angry enough to change a passive society and a backward justice system? I hope so.
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5 Ways to Talk Someone Out of Getting a Dog When They Should NOT Have One
— Some people simply should not own a dog, you know? Here are ways to stop them in their tracks.
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5 Nice Things I Can't Have Because I Have Dogs
— Do your dogs destroy your nice things, like mine have? I have a solution: No more nice things. Sigh.
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Unthinkable! Couple Caught Selling Hundreds of Dogs to Labs
— The illegally purchased dogs came from shelters, the street, even "free to a good home" pet ads. What the hell?!
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My Dogs Are Serious Cuddle-Blockers in Bed!
— Fortunately, I've found ways to balance the needs of my pets and my partner.
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Do You Think Medical Marijuana Should Be Legalized for Dogs?
— Cannabis relieves pain and suffering in dogs, but most vets want nothing to do with it. What do you think?
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Does Your Dog Stick His Tongue Out in Photos on Purpose?
— Sometimes I think my dog is actually hamming it up for the camera. What do you think?
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Confession: I Get My Cheap Thrills at My Dog's Expense
— There's no end to the fun I have with my dog, often at his expense. Is that awful?
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New ASPCA Exhibit Spotlights the Horrors of Dog Fighting
— “Dog Fighting: The Voiceless Victims” is a harrowing but necessary look at the evil practice.
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How Do You Feel When Dog Owners Violate Leash Laws?
— I recently encountered a dog running alone in a big park. Was his owner acting irresponsibly?
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I Used to Think Pit Bulls Were Monsters -- Until I Got One
— For years, I had bad feelings about the breed. Then a sweet boy named Axle changed my thinking.
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