Archive for July 27th, 2008

If You Want to Know if Spot Loves You So, It?s in His Tail (New York Times)

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

A newly discovered feature of dog body language may surprise attentive pet owners and experts in canine behavior.

House training can be easier (SaukValley.com)

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

House training your puppy does not have to be an unpleasant experience. All puppies are born with the instinct to keep their “dens” clean, which is why a crate works so well.

Falcons open training camp without mention of Vic (The Nashua Telegraph)

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Michael who? With no mention of former quarterback-turned-federal inmate Michael Vick, the Atlanta Falcons got off to an upbeat start to training camp Saturday, even with the reality of a massive rebuilding job threatening to dampen all the smiles and giddiness. … - By PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press

The dog talker (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

A slow-cooked novel about a mute boy and his dog-breeding family is topping must-read lists this summer.

Dog overcomes difficult hurdles — plus more Southwest Florida news that’s a pleasure to read (The News-Press)

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

A dog with a tough beginning blossomed into a winner.