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Recognizing Your Dog’s Limits

October 31st, 2011 by Minette

Not All Dogs want to Wear Wings and Shades at Mardis Gras!

I hate to admit it, but all dogs have limitations. I would like to tell you that ALL dogs can do ALL things, but it’s just not true!! Just like I will never be a professional dancer (I trip over my own feet sometimes… often… ) some dogs just don’t have the genetics to do what we want them to.

Limitations come in all shapes and sizes, first there are the limitations that specific breeds bring.

All breeds of dog have been purposely bred for a purpose and most of them fit within a certain category. The AKC has numerous categories that I usually use: Herding, Working, Toy, Non- sporting, Hound, Terrier, and Sporting breeds. Wikipedia breaks them down even further.

Certain breeds are bred for specific jobs: i.e. herding dogs have been bred to help farmers and ranchers herd their stock. Their instincts for controlled chasing and herding have been modified and tailored to help farmers and ranchers. Generalization due to breed is usually fairly acceptable and reliable; it would be difficult if not impossible to convince a Bassett Hound or a Chihuahua to safely herd a group of stock. It’s just not a reasonable expectation.

When looking for a dog it is superlative to do some research before you add a new dog as a member of your family! Breed generalizations and their instincts will assist you in picking “your” perfect dog!

Just like there are breed specific limitations, sometimes there are individual limitations. Not all Border Collies are capable of herding, not all Greyhounds want to race, and not all Sporting Dogs are capable of hunting. I once worked with a Labrador Retriever that loved and performed fantastic protection work, but certainly not all Labs have a desire to do bite-work. Read the rest of this entry »

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We Are Going Viral!

March 14th, 2011 by Minette

Join Me On Your Favorite Social Networking Site!

Hello everyone! We are going viral…no, no that doesn’t mean I have a virus, thankfully I kicked that bug a few weeks ago, we are taking our information and knowledge to share on Facebook and Twitter!

I know what you are thinking, you have a busy life and even if you are already have an account with Facebook and Twitter you are wondering if you have the time to add something else to your plate and your life. I completely understand! I feel the same way every time I click “Like” on my facebook page. I make a concerted effort not to add anything I am not truly passionate about on my page.

But I am here to convince you to join me! Not only will all of our new articles and services be added immediately to our account, but I will also be adding fun facts, services, and new and upcoming items to our pages!

Today, for instance, I added a link to get free pet supplies! Who doesn’t like free stuff? Some of the things offered are coupons to get money off items you are probably already purchasing and some offer free treats and items to the first 150 people!

Yesterday, I posted a link to one of my favorite videos a Man vs. Dog eating contest! I simply love this video, it brings a giggle and a smile to my face every time I watch it.

I will be posting news articles, rescue information, articles, pictures and cool doggy supplies on our pages! It is my desire to find the coolest stuff and share it with you! I also encourage you to join me and send me links you would like to share and leave questions and comments for me.

I will do my best to answer your questions and give you the best, and the most fun information I can! My passion in this life is to truly enjoy the time I spend with my family and my dogs!

So PLEASE join me, so I am not Tweeting and Facebooking to myself! Share the links and encourage your friends and family to join us!

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I look forward to building a more personal relationship with you and finding the coolest dog stuff around!

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