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• therapy dog

  I have a dog who has lost one of her front legs. She has a wonderful temperment andI think she would make a great therapy dog. How do i get started?

• Why Dog Poop Bags Are So Important

  Due to the fact that dog parks have become a popular place for dog owners to take their pets in the last decade, it has become crucial to have a safe environment for both the pets and the pet owners. If taken care of properly, this is the best place to take your pet for a nice walk. While there are laws in place, such as leash laws, there is another law to keep in mind when visiting a dog park. This law of course entails picking up your dogs poop. This may sound rather gross to some, but it has been proven that a dog's feces contains bacteria which have the potential to turn into diseases. Therefore, it is of the upmost importance that you clean up after your pet. The best way to go about cleaning up your dogs poop is through the use of a dog poop bag. You are able to easily turn the bag inside out with your hand so that you may effectively pick up the pile without having to worry about getting it on your hands. Once you have collected the poop, you can at this point dispose of the fecal matter. Dog parks can be found in cities everywhere. Therefore it is very important that you abide by all of the rules so that dog parks are able to stay open for pet owners everywhere to appreciate having a place to take their pets for outdoor activities. Dog poop bags are of much better use than say using a sheet of newspaper, even though newspaper will breakdown in a landfill. There will be a smell left over that you will have to carry around with you until you either arrive at home or find a trashcan in which to dispose of the waste. To help with the smell as you have to carry your dogs droppings with you, there are on the market dog poop bags which are scented to help with the problem of smell. You do have the option to purchase dog poop bags at your local retailer, pet store and of course online where you are sure to find the best possible deal. In conclusion, you are now left with a better idea as to why dog poop bags are so important to use in order to keep others safe and promote a better environment. Make sure to always grab that dog poop bag whether or not you are going to be visiting your local dog park.

• Depression

  I am a dog lover and have planned to adopt a pug. His name is casper and is a fawn pug (8 months). I am scared that after leaving his owner and coming to my place he will be highly depressed! And as i have read it can cause a lot of problems like excess sleeping and weight loss i wanted some suggestions to overcome his depressions and to maintain his health!

• Bassett/Plott hound cross

  Has anyone out there seen one. Saw a beautiful one up for adoption locally and was curious to find out what kind of personality he would have. This is a one year old neutered male, beautiful brindle color with short legs. Would like other opinions as to what kind of pet this would make.