http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:29:46 -0700 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:29:16 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Governors-puppy-bite-may-be-textbook-exaggeration?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner When a nine-week old puppy bites someone, it is certainly not time to panic. It is not a sign that the puppy is on its way to becoming an aggressive dog about which to be concerned. What it is however, is a reminder, that new puppies need to be super... Pet Awareness - Review Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:29:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Governors-puppy-bite-may-be-textbook-exaggeration?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Reassigned-from-jumpsuit-to-uniform-Doesnt-lack-of-compunction-negate-the-purpose-of-reprimand?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner As Michael Vick exits his federal imprisonment, his sights continue to be set on only one mission: to get back into the NFL.Vick has never professed remorse for his actions – he has only ‘apologized’ (for it) to his fans, teammates ... Dog related Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:33:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Reassigned-from-jumpsuit-to-uniform-Doesnt-lack-of-compunction-negate-the-purpose-of-reprimand?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Cool-mats-keep-dogs-cool-on-hot-summer-days?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner Does the house heat up during the day when no one is home to adjust the thermostat or turn on the air conditioning? Are these economic times making it too difficult to leave the air conditioning on all day long?If we humans are feeling uncomfortable ... Pet Awareness Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:19:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Cool-mats-keep-dogs-cool-on-hot-summer-days?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d16-July-15-is-National-Pet-Fire-Safety-Day?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner The top six pet fire safety tips:1. Pet proof your home. Look around your house and notice areas where pets might accidentally start fires (i.e. loose wires, stove knobs, tree/plant lights, etc.)2. Affix Pet Alert Window stickers to one window on eac... Pet Awareness Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:22:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d16-July-15-is-National-Pet-Fire-Safety-Day?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Pinch-collars-for-dogsthe-best-choice-for-obedience-training?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner Pinch collars are the most regularly used training collars by most certified dog trainers. The pinch collar teaches a dog exactly where his role is within the ‘pack’ and clearly establishes his handler (owner) as the pack leader, under no... Pet Awareness Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:50:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Pinch-collars-for-dogsthe-best-choice-for-obedience-training?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d6-So-why-do-they-call-it-the-dog-days-of-summer?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner The “dog days of summer” is a phrase that actually refers to the middle and most scorching part of the hot summer season.Originating from the star, Sirius, which is the brightest star in the night sky, Sirius is the alpha star in the cons... Dog related Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:07:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d6-So-why-do-they-call-it-the-dog-days-of-summer?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Mushrooms-that-grow-in-the-yard-can-be-fatal-for-dogs?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner All of this season’s rain has certainly “dampened” our spirits (no pun intended). This abundance of wet weather has also attributed to the excessive growth of wild mushrooms in many of our yards.Many dog owners do not recognize that... Pet Awareness Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:13:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Mushrooms-that-grow-in-the-yard-can-be-fatal-for-dogs?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Uh-ohis-Fido-making-the-wrong-friends-again?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner With the summer season at our front door, run-ins with wildlife, particularly skunks, are possible. No dog wants to be banished to the garage, or left outside for the night. No dog owner wants a skunked dog in the house either.No worries. This s... Pet Care Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:33:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Uh-ohis-Fido-making-the-wrong-friends-again?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Do-our-dog-really-communicate-with-us?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner It is no mystery that our dogs communicate with us constantly. They bark, whimper, whine, growl, and sigh, in order to relay how they are feeling or precisely what it is they are thinking. We know they depend on us for all of their needs – food... Pet Awareness Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:27:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Do-our-dog-really-communicate-with-us?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Fourth-of-July-and-dogs-are-an-unsafe-combination?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner   It is unknown why some dogs are more afraid of fireworks than are other dogs. It is believed that varying levels of socialization and anxiety in dogs may play somewhat of a role in that differentiation. However, it is known that a dog&rsq... Pet Awareness Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:32:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Fourth-of-July-and-dogs-are-an-unsafe-combination?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Dewclaws-What-are-they-and-why-are-so-many-of-them-removed-from-our-dogs-legs?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner A dewclaw is a digit usually found on the front legs of a dog (although they have been known to grow occasionally on the hind legs as well). Nearly all puppies are born with declaws, which were originally thought to have served to assist the canine w... Pet Awareness Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:37:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Dewclaws-What-are-they-and-why-are-so-many-of-them-removed-from-our-dogs-legs?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Regulating-numbers-of-pets--and-animal-hoarding-prevention?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner Many cities and towns have imposed regulations on the numbers of dogs and cats that residents are permitted to have residing in their homes. While there are a few pet owners who feel this is unfair, the majority a pet owners wouldn’t even consi... Pet Awareness Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:25:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Regulating-numbers-of-pets--and-animal-hoarding-prevention?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Unseen-hazards-in-the-great-outdoors?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner So many pet owners enjoy taking their dogs for walks in the woods, to campgrounds for overnights, for runs through fields, for long hikes up to mountaintops, and for quick plunges into hidden coves within the forest.While these excursions are undispu... Pet Awareness Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:52:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Unseen-hazards-in-the-great-outdoors?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d22-There-is-a-connection-between-domestic-abuse-and-animal-abuse?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner History demonstrates that where there is domestic violence there is frequently child abuse and, even less recognized, there is animal abuse. Recent statistics show that almost ninety percent of the families who abuse their children, have also abused ... Animal Advocacy & Law Fri, 22 May 2009 12:41:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d22-There-is-a-connection-between-domestic-abuse-and-animal-abuse?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d21-ExconVICK-wants-to-right-his-wrongs?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner So the Humane Society of the United States is considering allowing Michael Vick to get involved in an anti-dog fighting outreach program now that he has been released from prison. Vick claims to be remorseful about the activities that led to his impr... Animal Advocacy & Law Thu, 21 May 2009 07:41:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d21-ExconVICK-wants-to-right-his-wrongs?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d4-Open-windows-and-dog-barking--tis-the-time-of-year-to-be-considerate-of-your-neighbors?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner Now that the spring season is upon us, barking dogs becomes a huge problem for many people. With the nice weather, more people are keeping their windows and doors open to enjoy the season’s changes. With this, it is important to remember t... Pet Awareness Mon, 04 May 2009 13:34:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d4-Open-windows-and-dog-barking--tis-the-time-of-year-to-be-considerate-of-your-neighbors?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d1-A-dogs-nose-knows-everything?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner We all know how finely honed a dog’s nose is…able to sniff out almost anything, follow a scent with ambition and relentless effort.What you may not know is that a dog’s nose is much like a human’s fingerprint – unique t... Pet Awareness Fri, 01 May 2009 10:32:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d1-A-dogs-nose-knows-everything?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Swine-flu-and-pets?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner As the outbreak of the Mexican-born swine flu (A/H1N1) continues to instill fear in Americans this week, it cannot be overlooked that this illness is a zoonotic disease (a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans).With this in mind, it ... Pet Care Fri, 01 May 2009 06:21:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Swine-flu-and-pets?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Handling-young-wildlife-has-a-detrimental-effect-on-life?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner As the Spring season is upon is, we begin to see more and more young wildlife bursting out all around us. It’s a beautiful time of year – for new beginnings, new lives, and new experiences.Unfortunately, with the beginning of the season f... Wildlife Fri, 01 May 2009 05:53:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Handling-young-wildlife-has-a-detrimental-effect-on-life?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Ontario-SPCA-Act--now-the-strongest-animal-welfare-act-in-the-country?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner Since March 2009, Ontario now has the strongest animal protection law in all of Canada. The Provincial Animal Welfare Act, which amends the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Act, now includes a explicit offense for caus... Animal Advocacy & Law Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:32:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1932-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Ontario-SPCA-Act--now-the-strongest-animal-welfare-act-in-the-country?cid=exrss-Boston-Animal-Advocate-Examiner