Little Known Facts About Dogs
People Foods You Should Never Feed Your Dog
Phrases That Mean Nothing on Commercial Dog Food
7 Things Your Dog Could Be Allergic To
The Four MOST COMMON Allergens
13 Things a Wagging Tail Really Means
Ten Things To Teach Your Children About Dogs
PLANTS Which Are Dangerous To Your Dog
Dogs Eye View of Obedience Class

Little known facts about Dogs
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	Dogs are carriers of 'Cat Scratch Fever' 0
	Dogs have been known to give humans 'Strep Throat' 0
	Dogs can get TB (tuberculosis) from humans 0
	Dogs can catch 'Athletes Foot' from humans 0
	Most often flatulence is caused in dogs who only eat once day 0
	Dogs can get VD; both sexes are susceptible 0
	One reason dogs hump, both humans and other dogs, is because they are sexually frustrated

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People Foods You Should Never Feed Your Dog

Chocolate
Onions - causes damage to the red blood cells
Moldy refrigerated foods
Moldy walnuts
Chicken, Turkey, Beef or Pork bones - cooked
Greasy table scraps - causes inflammation of the pancreas
Salt: 2 grams (less than a ½ a teaspoon) is lethal

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Phrases That Mean Nothing on Commercial Dog Food

100% nutritious - says who?

Natural - natural what, anything can be called natural.

Herbal Ingredients - which ones, and who says they are better than non-herbal ingredients.

Organic - there is no legal definition of the term.

Light - could actually have more calories than a product that isn't marked 'light'.

No added preservatives - this just means none were added, there could have been some already in the ingredients that were used.

Entrée - what does this word mean for your dog?

Gourmet - can have the same ingredients as other complete and balanced foods - you're just probably paying more for it.

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7 Things Your Dog Could Be Allergic To

1. You
2. Their own clothes - the ones we buy and put on them.
3. Your clothes
4. Nicotine
5. Other animals
6. People food
7. Cosmetics and Perfumes

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The Four MOST COMMON Allergens

1. Fleas
2. Dog food
3. Inhalation allergies - hay fever, dust, ragweed etc.
4. Allergic contact dermatitis - his soap, his shampoo, dyes in the carpet, etc.

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13 Things a Wagging Tail Really Means
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I'm interested in what you're saying I don't understand you but I'm trying I'm in a rotten mood, so go away I'm nervous I'm no good I may attack I really don't like you Hello I like you I'm excited I want to play I see you looking at me I'm anxious

Please, please look at total body language when approaching an unfamiliar dog.

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Ten Things To Teach Your Children About Dogs

1. Never approach a strange dog, especially one that's confined in a crate, tied to a tree, or in a yard.
2. Never go into a house where there is a dog if the owner is not there.
3. Never pet a dog without asking the owners' permission first.
4. Never pet a dog without letting it sniff you first. (Children should be taught to curl their fingers into their palm and let the dog sniff the back of their hand)
5. Never disturb a dog when its' eating or try and take away its' toy or bone.
6. Never pick up or handle puppies when the mother is around.
7. Never approach a dog from behind.
8. Stay away from an injured animal.
9. Never reach into a car to pet a dog.
10. Never lunge at a dog.

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PLANTS Which Are Dangerous To Your Dog
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	Amaryllis - vomiting
	Asparagus Fern - might cause allergic dermatitis
	Autumn Crocus - vomiting and nervous stimulation
	Avocado - vomiting, diarrhea, possibly lethal
	Azalea - depression of the central nervous system and cardiovascular collapse
	Bird of Paradise - gastrointestinal disorders, vertigo
	Cyclamen- vomiting, gastrointestinal problems, possibly lethal
	Daffodil - convulsions, vomiting
	Dumb Cane - oral irritation with can lead to suffocations
	Easter Lilly - kidney failure
	Fruit and Nut trees - apple, peach, almond, cherry, and apricot - the stems and leaves have traces of cyanide
	Hibiscus - gastrointestinal problems
	Holly - vomiting, diarrhea, central nervous system depression
	Hydrangea - similar to fruit trees
	Lily of the alley - cardiac failure
	Mistletoe - cardiac failure
	Morning Glory - depression or hyperactivity
	Nightshade - salivation, anorexia, gastrointestinal problems, depression
	Philodendron - calcium oxalate, the crystals lead to oral and gastrointestinal irritation
	Poinsettia - irritation to the mouth, stomach and possibly the heart
	Rhododendron - depression of the central nervous system and cardiovascular collapse
	Rhubarb - the leaves can kill dogs
	Schefflera - calcium oxalate, the crystals lead to oral and gastrointestinal irritation
	Tobacco - leaves cause nervous stimulation
	Tomato - leaves and stems contain solanine - salivation, anorexia, gastrointestinal problems, depression
	Vegetables - such as eggplant, mushrooms, toadstools, and potatoes - may cause vomiting and diarrhea

ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center - 1.800.548.2423 ($30 a call)

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Dogs Eye View of Obedience Class
0 'Heel on Lead': walk around as slowly as you can, then spring forward with all your weight.   If your handler falls flat on his face - score 25 points 'Recall': when you handler shouts at you, assume rock deafness...on no account sit in front of your handler, because he'll only make you heel.....25 points if handler looses his voice. 0	0
'Retrieve the dumbbell': on no account fetch it back, because he'll only throw it again.   If he wants the stupid piece of wood let him fetch it himself; you will be helping to train him not to throw away things he wants...you get 5 points every time the handler retrieves the dumbbell. 'Sit': sit, but make sure your bottom is one inch from the ground. 'Conclusion': do any exercise you choose perfectly! This will leave your handler thinking that the earlier mistakes were his fault, and he will take you to training classes week after week after week, after week. Excerpts from: 277 Secrets your DOG wants you to know Authors: Paulette Cooper & Paul Noble back to the top

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