 THE UPSIDE OF DOWNSIZING Dear Bernie,
I am in a panic. I heard Dad say that we were downsizing and we were moving to an apartment! Bernie...what am I going to do? No backyard? No running around all day chasing squirrels?
Bernie, Bernie, I am so upset.
Help, Polly
Dear Polly,
Goodness Girlie, get a grip. An apartment is going to be great. For one thing, you will be with your people 24/7. They can't say "go out and play Polly"....they have to go out WITH you.
Think about it! You will get lots of nice long walks and will meet all sorts of new people and other dogs. Of course, you will have to be a little bit more careful about potty breaks but I know you can do it Polly!
And think about this....do you realize how much your people love you? They looked long and hard I bet to find an apartment that would take dogs. There aren't that many around. You are a very lucky pup. So stop sniveling and pick up your stuffy and bowls and help your people pack. It's a new beginning for you.
Later kid,
Bernie
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THE NATURE OF PROBLEMS
The First Step to Solving a Problem is to Determine the Origin
By Michael Chill
Most problems experienced by dog owners can be separated into three distinct categories.
- Training problems
- Behavior problems
- Temperament problems
Training problems, such as leash pulling, jumping on people, bolting out the front door, or not coming when called, are easily addressed by basic obedience training.
Behavior problems deal with how a dog acts, and includes chewing, barking, digging and house soiling. There are specific methods to address these issues, depending on the dog's age, breed, etc.
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Well we finally got to watch a cartoon! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a strange movie.
See this kid is always picked on because he's a nerd but then he invents this machine that makes the clouds rain down food.
The mayor of the town gets really greedy and things get out of hand and the machine works over time and well....you get the picture.
The nerdy guy has to turn into a hero and save not just the town but the ENTIRE world from being covered in food. But I ask you - is that really such a bad idea? I mean imagine never having to go to the market or bring bags and bags of groceries into the house from the car? It would be so much easier just to go outside with my dog bowl and BAM! A steak would fall right into it. Or let's say you were in the mood for chicken. So you'd wait for nerdy guy to program the machine to send down chicken and....sigh. That's never gonna happen is it?
Oh well...MOM, CAN I HAVE MY KIBBLE NOW????? MOOOOOOOOOOOM????????
3 paws up!
Peace out!
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SPONSOR A DOG IN NEED
These are the sweet eyes of our new dog, Mia Ciao. We found this lovely girl wandering the streets. When no-one came forward to claim her she became a Dawg Squad dog at which time a quick trip to the vet revealed that she has has entropia, a condition that causes the eyelashes to rub the cornea.
Mia Ciao requires surgery to correct the condition which untreated could lead to blindness. The surgery is quite expensive so the Squad would gratefully accept donations to help with the costs.
Tax deductible donations can be mailed to:
Dawg Squad
11209 National Blvd. #246
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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DOG OF THE MONTH
Meet CHLOE
Mellow, sweet and gentle - what more could you want in a companion? How about great with kids and dogs!
Chloe is guaranteed to melt your heart!
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