Have you ever heard of doing nosework with your dog? Neither had we, but the All Dogs Gym and Inn is offering a free K9 Nosework Workshop on January 19th. Here’s what they say about it: K9 Nosework is all about your dog using his strongest sense — his sense of smell. Your dog’s nose is busy — Exploring, getting acquainted, hunting, playing, learning. At last, here’s a fun activity for virtually all dogs and owners to do together. Think of it as “tracking...
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From the Pet Connection (one of our favorite sites) comes a review of some of the common vitamins your dog needs and the signs of either a vitamin deficiency or too much of any vitamin. Becoming acquainted with the signs of vitamin deficiency and excess can help us identify contributors to chronic ailments in our companions. We can then “consider the source” of vitamins and then add foods rich in daily requirements that might otherwise be missing from the diet. Be sure and read...
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Until recently, spaying your bitch meant subjecting her to major abdominal surgery and all the risks that incurs. Now, bitch owners are starting to have a choice. Some veterinarians are opting to perform an ovariectomy (removing just the ovaries) rather than an ovariohysterectomy (removing the uterus and the ovaries). There are many advantages to this new surgery. From the Whole Dog Journal article by Nancy Kay, DVM, some of the advantages of just doing an ovariectomy are: Compared to an OVH, an OVE requires...
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Title: Seacoast Cat Club DiscountLocation: Everett Arena Concord, NHLink out: Click hereDescription: Admission $7 for adults and $4 for children and senior citizens. Save $1 on Admission to the show!Start Date: 2011-04-30End Date: 2011-05-01
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Title: Rabies & Microchip Clinic Location: NHSPCA Stratham, NH Description: $25.00 per animal for a 3 year vaccine (with proof of a previous 1 or 3 year vaccine.) If you do not have proof of prior vaccine, your animal can receive a 1 year vaccine for $15.00. MicroChip: $35 per chip includes implant and registration with HomeAgain® Call 603-772-2921 Ext 118 for more information. Date: 2011-09-18
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Title: Rabies & Microchip ClinicLocation: NHSPCA Stratham, NHDescription: $25.00 per animal for a 3 year vaccine (with proof of a previous 1 or 3 year vaccine.) If you do not have proof of prior vaccine, your animal can receive a 1 year vaccine for $15.00. MicroChip: $35 per chip includes implant and registration with HomeAgain® Call 603-772-2921 Ext 118 for more information.Date: 2011-08-21
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Title: Rabies & Microchip ClinicLocation: NHSPCA Stratham, NHDescription: $25.00 per animal for a 3 year vaccine (with proof of a previous 1 or 3 year vaccine.) If you do not have proof of prior vaccine, your animal can receive a 1 year vaccine for $15.00. MicroChip: $35 per chip includes implant and registration with HomeAgain® Call 603-772-2921 Ext 118 for more information.Date: 2011-05-15
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Title: Rabies & Microchip ClinicLocation: NHSPCA Stratham, NHDescription: $25.00 per animal for a 3 year vaccine (with proof of a previous 1 or 3 year vaccine.) If you do not have proof of prior vaccine, your animal can receive a 1 year vaccine for $15.00. MicroChip: $35 per chip includes implant and registration with HomeAgain® Call 603-772-2921 Ext 118 for more information.Date: 2011-04-17
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Fairly or not, homeowners insurance can be difficult to obtain for owners of certain breeds due to the negative publicity surrounding those breeds. Starting in 2011, thanks to the American Kennel Club, the Hartford Insurance company is offering coverage to owners of AKC registered dogs who have met certain criteria that includes passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. From their press release: “The Hartford and the AKC recognize the importance of responsible dog ownership. In support of this alliance, the Hartford will offer...
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On Friday, Dec 10th, at the Belmont Mall, the Lakes Region Kennel Club will be hosting “Pet Photos With Santa” to raise money for their Pet Oxygen Mask Fund. Here’s your chance to have fun and support a good cause. The Lakes Region Kennel Club Pet Oxygen Mask Fund In 2007, the Lakes Region Kennel Club, a non profit organization, started the Pet Oxygen Mask (POM) Fund. These masks are given to local emergency and rescue departments in New Hampshire to aid in resuscitation...
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‘Reckon an Australian Shepherd Wins Best in Show at the Tenth Annual AKC/ Eukanuba National Championship Show National Champion Emerges From Nearly 2,500 Canine Competitors LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 6, 2010 / The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show honors and $50,000 in prize money went to CH Propwash Reckon, an Australian Shepherd known affectionately as “Reckon” owned by Leslie Frank and Judy Harrington of Kensington, New Hampshire. Before a crowd at the Long Beach Convention Center Sunday night “Reckon” was crowned “National Champion”...
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Nancy Holmes You will need enough of your favorite holiday wire edged ribbon to go around your dog’s neck. Choose a width ribbon suitable for your size dog. Matching thread to sew the ends of the ribbon band shut Dental Floss (optional) Bells (optional) choose a size right for your size dog. A regular sewing needle A larger needle with a bigger eye (optional but needed if you choose to add bells to the collar) Some safety pins if you plan to use bells...
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