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Rescue Round-Up News February 10, 2011

New CARDA (Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association) dog in town- BC Orange Dog Inc. Rescues 60 California Pups Destined 4 Euthanasia And Transports Them On Its Freedom Flight, To Homes In Canada Okotoks pound offers cash to spay-neuter cats- Alberta Emaciated dog bought on Kijiji prompts warning Most mushers don’t shoot dogs – Ontario Crews rescue dog trapped under van- …

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Ask A Trainer: Barking! Barking! Barking!

Q: HELP! I have a 3 yrs old cocker spaniel who ALWAYS barks like maniac when the doorbell rings!  Nothing can stop him when someone is at the door! He barks like crazy, runs back and forth from the door to the window, and jumps from one couch to the other until the person actually walks into the room! No …

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Ask A Trainer: Snappy Golden Retriever

Q:  I have a 3 year old neutered Golden Retriever possibly mixed with an Afghan as he is taller than other Goldens. My dog has always been super friendly with dogs and humans alike. Last year, while in the dog park he was being aggressive when other dogs would sniff him and would snap at them aggressively so I left …

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Ask A Trainer: Dog Cries for Everything!

I have an 18-month-old Boston Terrier. Most of the time he’s a dream. He knows all his basic commands, sit, lie down, come here, stop and take it, leave it.He passed puppy kindergarten with flying colours. The problem is that he has started crying when he doesn’t get what he wants, whether it’s food, attention or play. He never barks, …

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Ask A Vet: puppy’s first visit

Q: I just got a new puppy and want to know when I should bring him to the vet. A: Any new animal should be brought to the vet as soon as possible for a quick check up to make sure that he is in good health and is free from any obvious illnesses or conditions.  The puppy may be …

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Ask A Trainer: Help! My Bernese Mountain Dog pees on people!

My 90 lb bernese mountain dog is a real sweetheart. He loves everyone – dog and human alike and is very gentle. The problem is, I live in an area with a number of tourists. When they come up to say hello to him (as he attracts a lot of attention), he will be very nice…EXCEPT..sometimes he will PEE ON …

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