http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:36 -0700 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:57:31 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m11d11-The-best-vet-is-a-good-diagnostician?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner The very best veterinarian you can have is one who is a good diagnostician. It’s what you want in a doctor for yourself, too. The best way to find a good vet is by asking other dog owners who they recommend. They’ll know which docto... dogs dog owner Boxer canine health dog health veterinarian Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:57:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m11d11-The-best-vet-is-a-good-diagnostician?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Cancer-and-BioDetection-Dogs-centre-training-dogs-to-detect-disease?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner About twenty people crowded into the small building of the Cancer and Bio-Detection Dogs to listen to tall, dark-haired Claire Guest, director of training, explain the history of the centre. It started when a retired orthopeadic surgeon, Mr. John ... dogs health detection dogs service dogs therapy dogs alert dogs healing power dog training English Springer Spaniel cancer natural healing Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:53:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Cancer-and-BioDetection-Dogs-centre-training-dogs-to-detect-disease?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Looking-for-your-new-dog--is-every-dog-a-rescue?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner People have good reason not to get puppy mill dogs -- they may have had a bad start in life in the crucial early weeks that will show up as temperament or health problems later. Their background and behavior is unknown. But it's the puppy mill... dogs dog owner rescue shelter Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:08:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Looking-for-your-new-dog--is-every-dog-a-rescue?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Finger-Lakes-dog-shows-of-New-York?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner The four shows in the last week of September in upper New York state call themselves, “The Wine Country Circuit.” But I’ve noticed that when those of us in the northeast talk about the shows, we always say, “Are you goin... dogs dog handlers purebred dogs Dog show Best in Show kennel club pedigree dog Bulldogs dog owner Irish Wolfhounds Finger Lakes Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:10:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Finger-Lakes-dog-shows-of-New-York?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Thousands-of-New-Yorkers-spend-the-day-meeting-160-breeds-of-dogs-and-cats?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner 160 breeds of cats and dogs joined together for two days in the Javits Center in New York City for a peaceable and enjoyable event called Meet the Breeds. The demonstrations of agility and earth dog and police dogs had everyone cheering. Cats... pets dogs purebred dogs AKC American Kennel Club kennel club rare breed New York City cats Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:16:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Thousands-of-New-Yorkers-spend-the-day-meeting-160-breeds-of-dogs-and-cats?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Montgomery-Kennel-Club-is-just-for-terriers-but-everybody-is-welcome-at-Hatboro?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner Afghan Hound Champion Genesis SilveradoThe first day of October was a cold morning. Exhibitors hurrying to set up at Hatboro Dog Club in Wrightstown, Pennsylvania, were caught off guard by the chill weather. Expecting the sun to shine, most were wear... AKC American Kennel Club Dog show kennel club Afghan Hound Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:23:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Montgomery-Kennel-Club-is-just-for-terriers-but-everybody-is-welcome-at-Hatboro?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Risks-associated-with-spaying-or-neutering-a-young-dog?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner Italian Mastiff, known as the Cane CorsoThe huge uptick in neutered dogs in the US has been accompanied by an equally huge increase in number of dogs with bone cancer. Researcher Laura Sanborn published a paper which addresses this topic from Rutgers... dogs dog owner Cane Corso cancer animal welfare canine health Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:55:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Risks-associated-with-spaying-or-neutering-a-young-dog?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Dog-show-judges-study-coonhounds-with-an-expert-in-the-breed?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner Robert Urban shows Ruby 0 0 0   Black & Tan Coonhounds were originally registered in the American Kennel Club as Black & Tan Coon and Foxhounds. That is just one of the unusual facts... dogs dog breeder Dog show dog owner dog behavior dog breeding coonhounds Black and Tan coonhounds scent Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:12:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Dog-show-judges-study-coonhounds-with-an-expert-in-the-breed?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Georgia-on-your-mind--the-Atlanta-Dog-Show-in-September?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner Photo by Rebecca Chase Williams  The Atlanta Kennel Club dog show has been nominated by exhibitors three times for “Best Show of the Year” in Dogs in Review magazine. The organizers put on a great show once again in September. Their... dogs American Kennel Club Dog show Best in Show kennel club Atlanta Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:55:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Georgia-on-your-mind--the-Atlanta-Dog-Show-in-September?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Somerset-Hills-Kennel-Club-Dog-Show--Big-canine-event-for-the-fall?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner  Best in Show at Somerset Hills Kennel club. Photo by John Ashbey.Native New Jersey dog show lovers tend to plan their fall schedule around Somerset Hills. Somerset Hills is the biggest gem in the autumn crown. The weekend begins on Thursday, wi... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:58:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Somerset-Hills-Kennel-Club-Dog-Show--Big-canine-event-for-the-fall?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Many-dogs-of-911-served-quietly-behind-the-scenes?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner Denise Grimm & MaverickOn the eighth anniversary of 9/11, there are many memories of K9s, SAR dogs, and therapy dogs who served on that awful day, and for many months after. We all remember the horrifying news that a plane had crashed into the Wo... dogs K9 K-9 New Jersey SAR 9/11 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:06:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Many-dogs-of-911-served-quietly-behind-the-scenes?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Pets-in-the-city-the-healing-power-of-pets?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner Gini Sikes and HallieThe clerk in Borders Book Store said, “I hate books about dogs.” She was searching the computer to see if they had Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs. “They’re all so sad!” she explained. &... dogs healing power Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:35:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Pets-in-the-city-the-healing-power-of-pets?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d23-The-greatest-Boxer-of-all-show-dogs--Champion-Bang-Away-of-Sirrah-Crest?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner Portrait of Champion Bang Away of Sirrah CrestThere is only one candidate for the title, Greatest Boxer of the 20th Century -- Champion Bang Away of Sirrah Crest. Bang Away‘s influence was so strong that many people who had never seen a Boxer b... dogs dog breeder American Kennel Club Dog show Best in Show Boxer Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:39:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d23-The-greatest-Boxer-of-all-show-dogs--Champion-Bang-Away-of-Sirrah-Crest?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Calgary-finds-the-laws-to-stop-dog-bites-and-shelter-crowding?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner Golden Retriever puppy Calgary, Canada, seems to be a beacon of light in the controversy over how to reduce dog bites and unwanted pets. We keep trying to find the right legislation to pass that will end the problem. No town has come close -- ex... pets dogs healing power microchip dogs welfare Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:42:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Calgary-finds-the-laws-to-stop-dog-bites-and-shelter-crowding?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Michael-Vick-apologizes-Act-Two?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner  The 60 Minutes program showed a humbled, quiet Michael Vick apologizing again and again for his dogfighting operation. He seems sincere, but only his actions over the next months will prove if he is or not.But it’s alarming to see Wayne P... dogs HSUS humane society Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:05:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Michael-Vick-apologizes-Act-Two?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Michael-Vick-apologizes-Is-that-enough?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner  Michael Vick apologizes. Is that enough?As part of the dog-loving community, it is hard for me to welcome Michael Vick back into society. What I have against him: he tortured dogs. He killed dogs. He happily sponsored and gambled on dogfights. ... dogs dog owner Pit Bull Terrier Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:58:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Michael-Vick-apologizes-Is-that-enough?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d15-The-hard-road-to-be-a-good-dog-show-judge?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner Bichon Frise winning Best Puppy in ShowA good dog show judge must be knowledgeable, honest, forthright, and brave. Knowledgeable because you have to know the breed you are judging well enough to balance the virtues and faults of every dog. You don&rs... dogs purebred dogs Dachshund AKC American Kennel Club Dog show Best in Show kennel club FCI dog show Boxer Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:29:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d15-The-hard-road-to-be-a-good-dog-show-judge?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Sergeant-Stubby-Pit-Bull-and-decorated-canine-war-hero?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner   The big, official medal on a ribbon around the neck of the Pit Bull in the photo is just one of many awards granted to Stubby, most decorated canine war hero in United States history.Stubby’s contribution to the welfare of American ... pets dogs K9 military working dogs police dog K-9 Animal heroes canine history Pit Bull Terrier Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:38:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Sergeant-Stubby-Pit-Bull-and-decorated-canine-war-hero?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d14-More-about-Pit-Bulls-their-past-and-present?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner Stubby, Pit Bull hero from World War I.The therapy dog who died defending his owner from a gang of four Pit Bulls was an AKC-registered American Staffordshire Terrier. In other words, both the attackers and the defender were the same basic type, from... AKC American Kennel Club American Staffordshire Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:14:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m8d14-More-about-Pit-Bulls-their-past-and-present?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Therapy-dog-protects-owner-from-Pit-Bull-attack?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner 18th century fighting dogs“Tyler, a dog in our therapy dog group, was killed by 4 pit bulls running loose,” the message from Liz Palika read. “Tyler was walking with her owner and their second dog, a Papillon. The owner lifted the P... dogs dog owner death of a pet dog behavior canine history Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:51:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3791-Pet-Life-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Therapy-dog-protects-owner-from-Pit-Bull-attack?cid=exrss-Pet-Life-Examiner