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Eddie of ‘Frasier’ Fame Dies

27 June 2006

Moose, the Jack Russell terrier who played Eddie for over a decade on the Emmy-winning TV series Frasier, has died. He was 16-and-a-half (115 in dog years). Moose died on Thursday night of old age at his home near Los Angeles, according to his trainer Mathilde Halberg. She tells American People magazine, “He just had an incredible charisma and was such a free spirit.” Halberg rescued Moose from a dog pound in the early 1990s and soon discovered he was a natural actor.

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The Eleventh Commandment: Care For Your Pets

By Robert Thatcher

Pets are an extension of one’s life and love. Caring for pets means one has the ability, skill and heart to give love and take good care of one of nature’s creations. The following are tips and advice to consider when caring for that furry feline, canine, tweety, crawly, etc. friend of yours.

Clean, clean, clean and clean

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Cat Behaviors: What Your Cat Is Trying To Tell You

By Michael Russell

A common misconception about cats is that they are on their own agenda and simply tolerate their owner’s existence, provided there’s food and a clean litter box. The seemingly erratic behavior that cats exhibit can confuse owners and guests alike and make it difficult to tell what exactly your cat wants. However, there are some common trends that will help take the mystery out of two of the more common behaviors.

One common thing you will inevitably see your cat do is push their head into anything that will support the weight: couch legs, tables, piles of paper and, if you’re lucky, maybe even your outstretched hand. You’ll notice this behavior even more when people who either own other animals are over, or people who are allergic are visiting. The reason for all this is the same: the cat is trying to “own” the various things by putting their saliva on them. When your cat rubs the side of his mouth against things, he’s putting a little bit of saliva on it, creating a scent that will then be familiar and comforting to them. This, coupled with the fact that it is also a soothing mechanism, explains why cats often prefer being stroked near the edges of their mouth. It will likely infuriate your allergic visitors to no end, but understand that the cat sees this visitor as an oddity, since they will likely have no scent at all. Your cat simply wants this visitor to belong to the house and therefore will brush against them several times in an effort to put a scent on them.

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Puggle Dogs and Designer Dog Facts - The Truth About Puggles

By Jenny Smith

Puggle Dogs are a fairly new mixed breed. They’re a half breed combined with a pug and a beagle. They are one of the cutest mix breed dogs out there today. They have a very mellow, loving temperament. Puggles are ideal family pets, because they do so well with young children. They’re all around lovable, and not normally a one person dog as are pugs. Puggles become attached to anyone that will give them the time of day and feed them. This breed is also very easily trained. This makes it great for that always terrible training period in a young pups life.

Anyone that has experienced raising a dog from infancy knows that you go through a period of potty training. Some dogs are better than others during this stage. Some breeds are very easily trained and you never have much of a problem with them, while others are not always so. Puggles learn to obey commands well, while many breeds never seem to grasp this key concept. This makes the chewing stage a little more easy to cope with as well. They will most certainly go through that chewing stage like any puppy, but they seem to learn the word “no” very well, and obey commands earlier than most.

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Designer dog beds for your discriminating pet. Offered in designer styles and fabrics that are going to make your dog jump for joy. Oh, you too. Come and see.

Have you been catching any of the “Science of Superman” TV shows that have been broadcasting this week? So far .. I’ve seen about 5 of them on various channels on our cable TV .. and they were ALL quite fascinating!

If you see any scheduled on TV .. I’d recommend taking the time and take a look. In the meantime .. National Geographic is also adding to the “Science of Superman” with their Photo Gallery: Animals With “Superman Powers”

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Westie Puppies - Why Are They Sought After By Many Dog Lovers?

By Jeff Cuckson

“Westies” or Westhighland Terriers are furry coated dogs, with dots for coal black eyes and button noses.

Why are Westie puppies sought after by many dog lovers? Because these friendly creatures are well-behaved, loyal and affectionate dogs, who may be pocket sized (average a 10-11 inches tall), but are highly intelligent animals.

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Jun 26, 2006 6:56 pm US/Mountain

OGDEN An Ogden dog-food factory that has been the target of odor complaints for years has announced it will install a $1 million odor-control system within the next few months.

American Nutrition Inc. has purchased an ionized odor scrubber that will serve three production lines where biscuits and other treats are baked.

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Originally published June 25, 2006

NEW YORK - A Morrow County woman and her dog are among the American Kennel Club’s competitors who will represent the United States at the Agility World Championships in Basel, Switzerland, Oct. 6-8.

Linda Mecklenburg of Mount Gilead is oneof only 13 competitors nationwide to earn a spot on the U.S. team, coached by Nancy Gyes and assisted by Kathie Leggett.The AKC World Team is sponsored by The Iams Company and Clean Run Productions.

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Starting a Business in the Dog Clothing Industry: Is Now A Good Time?

By Grant Carroll

Yes. Let me just get that answer out of the way. In a matter of just a few years, dog clothing has grown from obscurity into a booming industry. Millions of dog owners around the country and around the world are willing to pull out their wallets to clothe their furry babies. Even though it takes hard work, the dog clothes industry is booming, and there’s plenty of room for businesses small and large to turn a profit.

First, let’s discuss one of the less glamorous aspects of getting a dog clothing business started – hard work. First of all, you have to set up shop. These days, you can either have a traditional “brick and mortar” store or you could set up an internet business. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but internet businesses are cheaper to run due to the low overhead. This first step can be complex and difficult, so it’s a good idea to get help and research as much as you can before going for it. An educated business owner is a successful business owner. Once you have set up your store you need to do some product sourcing. Look around for good, quality suppliers that can offer you the most for your money. For a dog clothes store, your suppliers must be able to provide fashionable clothing at a decent price and in a timely manner. If you don’t have enough money to buy a lot of inventory yourself, you might want to find a dropshipper. They will ship the product directly to your customer with your company’s info on it. It’s best if you can find a wholesale supplier that also drop ships. Getting everything started can be a daunting task the feels overwhelming, but if you stick to it, then you will be rewarded in the end.

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How To Be a Dog Whisperer

By Aidan Bindoff

What is a “Dog Whisperer”?

Plenty of people call themselves a dog whisperer, usually for commercial gain. Since the success of Monty Roberts, the Horse Whisperer, it seems to be a title almost anyone can brand themselves with - so long as they are not Horse Whisperers (that one is owned and trademarked by Monty Roberts).

I’m yet to see anyone “whisper” to a dog (or a horse) and have the animal magically do anything that it wasn’t trained to do.

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