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Hope all is well
How has it been going with your pack we lost one baby and 2 days later someone gropped off a starving pretty little lady do not know what she is but a very friendly little lady; so now back up to 3 lowest been in a while, how many are at your place and what kind are they?
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Our Dogs Make Us Healthier
Just thought I'd share this with all of you. It is from DogAge Tip of the Week, dated September 18, 2008:
"Did you know that just being in your pup's presence makes you healthier? Here's what the latest research suggests:
• Petting your pup boosts production of pleasure hormones in the brain, helping to keep your stress and blood pressure at healthy levels.
• Canine company aids the recovery of heart attack patients and has a calming effect on people with Alzheimer's.
• Regular walks with your dog lift your mood and improve your fitness.
• Kids who grow up with dogs seem to have stronger immune systems and may be less likely to develop asthma, eczema, and pet allergies later in life."
Just some more reasons why we all have our furkidz. Can't imagine living a day without them!
"Did you know that just being in your pup's presence makes you healthier? Here's what the latest research suggests:
• Petting your pup boosts production of pleasure hormones in the brain, helping to keep your stress and blood pressure at healthy levels.
• Canine company aids the recovery of heart attack patients and has a calming effect on people with Alzheimer's.
• Regular walks with your dog lift your mood and improve your fitness.
• Kids who grow up with dogs seem to have stronger immune systems and may be less likely to develop asthma, eczema, and pet allergies later in life."
Just some more reasons why we all have our furkidz. Can't imagine living a day without them!
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October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
There are many dogs sitting in shelters waiting for someone to come and love them forever. Please, if you can, open your heart and home to one homeless dog, or persuade someone who is considering adding a new pet to look first in the local shelter. A good place to start looking for a shelter dog is Petfinders view link
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YOU ARE INVITED
Our sister group All About Dogs view link is having their 2nd annual HOWLOWEEN Contest and it's bigger and better than last year! Eons has gotten involved in this year's contest and there are more prizes and fun than ever before. As manager of All About Dogs, I want to invite everyone from The Dog Pack to come on over and participate in the contest. Here's a copy of the group announcement:
IT'S HERE...our All About Dogs HOWLOWEEN Contest!!! Dress up your furkidz and enter them in the contest!
DETAILS:
Contest starts: midnight, Tuesday, October 14th
Contest ends: midnight, Tuesday, October 21st
Winners will be announced: Friday, October 24th
Eons is providing 3 impartial judges who will pick the 1 grand prize winner and the 3 runners-up prize winners.
PRIZES: Grand Prize is $25 Amazon gift card and Eons "swag"
gifts...mousepad, tshirt, coffee mug, etc.
3 Runners-up prizes are eons "swag" gifts
ARE YOU GETTING EXCITED AND THINKING ABOUT WHAT CUTE COSTUMES TO DRESS YOUR FURKIDZ IN!!!
TO ENTER THE CONTEST: Take your digital picture and upload it to the All About Dogs Photos at the bottom of this homepage. Make sure to label the picture "HOWLOWEEN CONTEST, 2008. You can enter your dogs in separate pictures or all together in one picture...your choice. ONLY THOSE PICTURES UPLOADED TO THE GROUP PHOTOS HERE ON THE GROUP HOMEPAGE AND LABELED WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE CONTEST!!! Karen(ksilla) will be making a photo album with every contest entrant from the pictures uploaded to the All About Dogs photos and updating the album daily. The Eons' judges will be using this album to pick the grand prize and runners-up prize winners.
And, guess what? Every entrant is a winner...each furbaby entered into the contest will be our group's icon-for-a-day! Isn't this exciting!! After the winners are announced, we'll change the group's icon daily using a different contest entrant each day.
ARE YOU GETTING EXCITED ABOUT OUR HOWLOWEEN CONTEST? IT'S GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN!!!
I need to add...please be sure to upload your pictures to the All About Dogs photo section, not here on The Dog Pack photo secion. Eons judges will be judging photos put in All About Dogs only. Don't want anyone to miss out on the fun/prizes.
IT'S HERE...our All About Dogs HOWLOWEEN Contest!!! Dress up your furkidz and enter them in the contest!
DETAILS:
Contest starts: midnight, Tuesday, October 14th
Contest ends: midnight, Tuesday, October 21st
Winners will be announced: Friday, October 24th
Eons is providing 3 impartial judges who will pick the 1 grand prize winner and the 3 runners-up prize winners.
PRIZES: Grand Prize is $25 Amazon gift card and Eons "swag"
gifts...mousepad, tshirt, coffee mug, etc.
3 Runners-up prizes are eons "swag" gifts
ARE YOU GETTING EXCITED AND THINKING ABOUT WHAT CUTE COSTUMES TO DRESS YOUR FURKIDZ IN!!!
TO ENTER THE CONTEST: Take your digital picture and upload it to the All About Dogs Photos at the bottom of this homepage. Make sure to label the picture "HOWLOWEEN CONTEST, 2008. You can enter your dogs in separate pictures or all together in one picture...your choice. ONLY THOSE PICTURES UPLOADED TO THE GROUP PHOTOS HERE ON THE GROUP HOMEPAGE AND LABELED WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE CONTEST!!! Karen(ksilla) will be making a photo album with every contest entrant from the pictures uploaded to the All About Dogs photos and updating the album daily. The Eons' judges will be using this album to pick the grand prize and runners-up prize winners.
And, guess what? Every entrant is a winner...each furbaby entered into the contest will be our group's icon-for-a-day! Isn't this exciting!! After the winners are announced, we'll change the group's icon daily using a different contest entrant each day.
ARE YOU GETTING EXCITED ABOUT OUR HOWLOWEEN CONTEST? IT'S GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN!!!
I need to add...please be sure to upload your pictures to the All About Dogs photo section, not here on The Dog Pack photo secion. Eons judges will be judging photos put in All About Dogs only. Don't want anyone to miss out on the fun/prizes.
Malcolm getting his teeth cleaned...
Well, Malcolm goes in on Monday to have his teeth professionally cleaned. I'm not looking forward to this...he tends to react more strongly to anesthesia than Ashley. The last time I had his teeth cleaned...he wasn't back to "normal" until 24 hours later. With Ashley...she was back to normal very quickly. By 24 hours, you'd never have known she was put under anesthesia at all, except for the shaved area where the IV was!
Malcolm's vet has him started on antibiotics 3 days prior to the surgery, which was yesterday. Ashley's vet didn't do this. I wonder if it's necessary. My question...when any of you have had your dog's teeth professionally cleaned, did the vet start your dog on antibiotics prior to the surgery? Is this necessary?
Malcolm's vet has him started on antibiotics 3 days prior to the surgery, which was yesterday. Ashley's vet didn't do this. I wonder if it's necessary. My question...when any of you have had your dog's teeth professionally cleaned, did the vet start your dog on antibiotics prior to the surgery? Is this necessary?
I have a new Puppy
Just added this little guy to our family last week, he is such fun. His name is Rudy, and he's a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, 3 months old.
What has Happened
I have always been mostly a lurker in this group, but I enjoyed all the messages posted. I never received a daily digest that did not start with the posting in this group. Now for the last several days, there has been nothing. Is it just me or did it start with the new format? Most people do not like the new format, homepages, etc, etc, but where are you guys. Did everybody stop? Are we just too busy? Please this is a terrific group, come back, come back. We need you. I have three dogs right now having lost one each year for the last 4 years has just kinda discouraged me. They all got old and so have I. It has gotten harder to care for a pack, as I always have had and I miss it but I love reading about your packs and the pictures are wonderful. Please get back to posting in this group.
PLay with your dogs
Five Games That Will Delight Your Dog
By: Alex Lieber
Playing with your dog keeps him happy and healthy.
Five Activities for Dogs
Summer is a wonderful time to spend outdoors with your dog. Here's your chance to reclaim the outdoors. Get your dog and go out to your yard or the park for some fun. To help you along, we've compiled some activities and tips on how to make them more enjoyable.
Fetch
This time-honored game requires nothing but a lightweight ball of relatively soft material (if it is too hard, the ball could damage your dog's teeth) and a willing dog. Make sure the ball isn't too small, otherwise he could accidentally swallow it while leaping. (Depending on the size of the dog, even a tennis ball could be too small.)
The object is of course to have your dog bring the ball back to you. That isn't always the case; sometimes the dog trains the owner to run after the ball. Unless you don't mind running at your dog's whim, here are a few suggestions:
Don't play if your dog pushes the ball at you then snatches it away as you reach for it, or if he dances around with the ball in his mouth, teasing you. You're just reinforcing the idea that he can give you orders.
As the pack leader, YOU decide when to bring the ball out and when to throw it. Keep the ball in a special area that your dog is aware of, so when he sees you bring the ball out, he becomes excited and eager to please.
Follow the practice of performers to "leave 'em begging for more." In canine parlance, that means quit the game while he's still interested, not when he becomes bored.
Lavish praise on him immediately when he retrieves the ball and brings it to you.
You can substitute the ball with a Frisbee. To learn how to teach him the game, see the story Teaching Your Dog to Love Frisbee.
Hoops
What would you rather do, watch overpaid athletes strut around a basketball court or play hoops with your dog? Teaching him how isn't difficult, and he'll be grateful for the chance.
Take a container such as a big cooking pot, laundry basket or large plastic pail and weight it down with a heavy object (so it won't get knocked over).
Introduce your dog to the basket and the ball. As he watches, drop the ball into the bucket several times, while saying "drop."
Give him the ball, then bring him over to the bucket and say "Drop." Do this until he drops the ball in the basket, then immediately praise him (you might give him a small treat as well). You'll have to repeat this several times before he makes the connection between the reward and the action.
When the connection is made, roll or throw the ball to him and watch him doggie-dunk it!
Swimming
If there's a body of water nearby, your dog may want to go for a dip (only allow this if it's safe AND permitted). Most dogs take to the water like ducks, but if he's new to swimming, you'll want to make sure he can swim. Never just throw him into the water, and always supervise his water activities.
Stand in shallow water and call to your dog. You may want to coax him with a toy or a treat.
Your dog should use all four legs to doggie paddle. If he paddles with just his front paws, lift his rear legs to help him float. He'll quickly understand that he needs all his legs to swim.
Swimming is strenuous to any creature not used to it, so don't let your dog swim for too long. If you're at the beach, watch out for strong tides, and don't let your dog drink saltwater. (You should also be aware that your dog is a target for sea lice and jellyfish.)
Incidentally, if you take your dog to the beach, you should bring along fresh water and shade. Dogs can get sunburned too.
Hula Hoop
Begin by holding a hula hoop (still available at most toy stores, believe it or not!) upright, but on the floor. Lead your dog through the hoop, then reward him with praise or a treat (or both). Repeat several times.
Raise the hoop several inches off the ground and lead him through again. Then let him go at it!
Keep raising the hoop a little more each time to make it more of a challenge, rewarding your dog each time he makes it through. Quit before he gets bored or no longer wants the treats.
Tug-of-War
Dogs like playing tug-of-war, but it is important not to let the game get out of hand. Because dogs are, by instinct, hunters, the game reminds them of catching prey. For that reason, stop playing when the game starts to appear too serious. If your dog starts to take winning seriously, it's time to play a less competitive game. And don't ever show off your dog's grip by picking him up with the rope in his teeth.
You should also be careful in choosing the material you should use. Don't use your socks or other clothing, even if your dog is still a puppy. He'll associate your clothing with the game and you may wind up with lots of holes in your socks. The material shouldn't shred easily, either, because your dog could swallow pieces. Your best bet is to pick a rope that has been specifically designed as a dog toy.
The Benefits of Playing With Your Dog
Playing with your dog not only keeps him happy and healthy; it forges a special bond between you and your pet. To learn more about the benefits of play, see the story Why it's Important for Dogs to Play.
Legal Disclaimer
If your pet is showing any signs of distress or you suspect your pet is seriously ill, CONTACT YOUR VETERINARIAN immediately.
All of the information presented on this website was developed by Intelligent Content Corporation staff members and is the sole responsibility of Intelligent Content Corporation.
See the legal terms on the website for additional legal term
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By: Alex Lieber
Playing with your dog keeps him happy and healthy.
Five Activities for Dogs
Summer is a wonderful time to spend outdoors with your dog. Here's your chance to reclaim the outdoors. Get your dog and go out to your yard or the park for some fun. To help you along, we've compiled some activities and tips on how to make them more enjoyable.
Fetch
This time-honored game requires nothing but a lightweight ball of relatively soft material (if it is too hard, the ball could damage your dog's teeth) and a willing dog. Make sure the ball isn't too small, otherwise he could accidentally swallow it while leaping. (Depending on the size of the dog, even a tennis ball could be too small.)
The object is of course to have your dog bring the ball back to you. That isn't always the case; sometimes the dog trains the owner to run after the ball. Unless you don't mind running at your dog's whim, here are a few suggestions:
Don't play if your dog pushes the ball at you then snatches it away as you reach for it, or if he dances around with the ball in his mouth, teasing you. You're just reinforcing the idea that he can give you orders.
As the pack leader, YOU decide when to bring the ball out and when to throw it. Keep the ball in a special area that your dog is aware of, so when he sees you bring the ball out, he becomes excited and eager to please.
Follow the practice of performers to "leave 'em begging for more." In canine parlance, that means quit the game while he's still interested, not when he becomes bored.
Lavish praise on him immediately when he retrieves the ball and brings it to you.
You can substitute the ball with a Frisbee. To learn how to teach him the game, see the story Teaching Your Dog to Love Frisbee.
Hoops
What would you rather do, watch overpaid athletes strut around a basketball court or play hoops with your dog? Teaching him how isn't difficult, and he'll be grateful for the chance.
Take a container such as a big cooking pot, laundry basket or large plastic pail and weight it down with a heavy object (so it won't get knocked over).
Introduce your dog to the basket and the ball. As he watches, drop the ball into the bucket several times, while saying "drop."
Give him the ball, then bring him over to the bucket and say "Drop." Do this until he drops the ball in the basket, then immediately praise him (you might give him a small treat as well). You'll have to repeat this several times before he makes the connection between the reward and the action.
When the connection is made, roll or throw the ball to him and watch him doggie-dunk it!
Swimming
If there's a body of water nearby, your dog may want to go for a dip (only allow this if it's safe AND permitted). Most dogs take to the water like ducks, but if he's new to swimming, you'll want to make sure he can swim. Never just throw him into the water, and always supervise his water activities.
Stand in shallow water and call to your dog. You may want to coax him with a toy or a treat.
Your dog should use all four legs to doggie paddle. If he paddles with just his front paws, lift his rear legs to help him float. He'll quickly understand that he needs all his legs to swim.
Swimming is strenuous to any creature not used to it, so don't let your dog swim for too long. If you're at the beach, watch out for strong tides, and don't let your dog drink saltwater. (You should also be aware that your dog is a target for sea lice and jellyfish.)
Incidentally, if you take your dog to the beach, you should bring along fresh water and shade. Dogs can get sunburned too.
Hula Hoop
Begin by holding a hula hoop (still available at most toy stores, believe it or not!) upright, but on the floor. Lead your dog through the hoop, then reward him with praise or a treat (or both). Repeat several times.
Raise the hoop several inches off the ground and lead him through again. Then let him go at it!
Keep raising the hoop a little more each time to make it more of a challenge, rewarding your dog each time he makes it through. Quit before he gets bored or no longer wants the treats.
Tug-of-War
Dogs like playing tug-of-war, but it is important not to let the game get out of hand. Because dogs are, by instinct, hunters, the game reminds them of catching prey. For that reason, stop playing when the game starts to appear too serious. If your dog starts to take winning seriously, it's time to play a less competitive game. And don't ever show off your dog's grip by picking him up with the rope in his teeth.
You should also be careful in choosing the material you should use. Don't use your socks or other clothing, even if your dog is still a puppy. He'll associate your clothing with the game and you may wind up with lots of holes in your socks. The material shouldn't shred easily, either, because your dog could swallow pieces. Your best bet is to pick a rope that has been specifically designed as a dog toy.
The Benefits of Playing With Your Dog
Playing with your dog not only keeps him happy and healthy; it forges a special bond between you and your pet. To learn more about the benefits of play, see the story Why it's Important for Dogs to Play.
Legal Disclaimer
If your pet is showing any signs of distress or you suspect your pet is seriously ill, CONTACT YOUR VETERINARIAN immediately.
All of the information presented on this website was developed by Intelligent Content Corporation staff members and is the sole responsibility of Intelligent Content Corporation.
See the legal terms on the website for additional legal term
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( HEALTHY TREATS )
CHEESIE DOGGIE COOKIE 
1/2 cup - shredded ( reduced fat ) cheddar cheese
1/2 cup - green beans ( cooked and mashed )
3 1/2 cup - whole wheat flour
1 cup - chicken broth or beef broth
1/4 cup - skim milk
1 tablespoon margarine
( Preheat oven to 350 )
Mix the green beans and cheese with flour
Add the milk, broth, and margarine
Knead dough until firm and roll to 1/4 inch thickness
Cut into fun shapes and place on an ungreased cookie sheet
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
( Makes about two dozen cookies )
I always use a heart and a dog~bone shaped cookie cutter
~ although my pair of Sheltiegirls couldn't care less what they look like!
