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How My Dog Taught Me to Walk

He’s Got Legs – He Knows How to Use ‘Em. I am not, by nature, a physically “active” person. If I make it to the gym, it’s more out of guilt than interest, and the idea of hiking has always struck me as more of a punishment than a pastime. Nor am I particularly “outdoorsy” […]

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News

Japan’s missing animals – Best pet pics

Due to Friday’s 9.0-magnitude earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent after shocks, Japan is suffering from what its prime minister is calling the “worst crisis since WWII.” The country’s northern coast has been totally devastated, leaving the land, the people and their pets in ruins. We want to share with you some pics and videos from Japan. […]

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Spaying and Neutering

The Fix is In. Forgive me if I get a little passionate about this… but at what point will people realize that spaying and neutering may be one of the kindest things they can do for their dogs, for all dogs, and possibly for our planet? Around our neighborhood and at the dog park, I […]

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Pet Care

2nd week of Eukanuba food challenge

Hey packpeople out there, the Eukanuba challenge weeks are not over and Lilly (French Bulldog) seems to be very happy with my new food choice (Naturally Wild, Venison & Potato). She always finishes her bowl very accurately. Samson checked the food as well, but he doesn’t want to eat it (he is very picky with […]

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Dogs and Dental Hygiene

Brushing Up the Pup! Ringo and I are fairly social animals – and by that I mean that we are around other people, as well as each other, much of the time. This requires a healthy adherence to certain social graces; we clean up our messes, we don’t jump on people (unless invited) and teeth […]

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Adoption Pit Bulls

Video: Misperception and misunderstanding of bully breeds:

Look beyond the breed and give Pit bulls and Pit bull mixes a chance. Discover a dog with a fantastic disposition. Watch the video Pit proud provided by www.thedogfiles.com

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Shedding Light on Black Dog Syndrome

It’s not a myth. It’s a problem! Being a PackPerson doesn’t mean I’m a dog expert. I may even be behind the pack in certain areas, but I’m learning new things all the time. It’s important to share that with you because we at PackPeople want you to share with us your discoveries and insights, […]

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Health

Dry food challenge: Lilly’s Eukanuba 28 Days challenge

Hey packpeople out there, Lilly is attending the 28 – DAY Eukanuba Challenge from today on. Lilly is 2 years old, healthy, very active and happy french bulldog and she is ready to try this food and let you know on a weekly basis. DAY – 1 is today, Friday 25-02-2011. Our food arrived yesterday […]

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Senior Dog Care

In Praise of Adopting Older Dogs. I want another dog! Not instead of my little Ringo, I mean in addition to him. To be honest, I don’t know when this will happen, I just know that one day it will. And like any happy daydream, I think about it deeply, and often. I’d thought a […]

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Lost Dog – Simi Valley, CA – Search Troop on this weekend

LOCAL POST LOST DOG – SIMI VALLEY, CA WE NEED A SEARCH TROOP! I was hiking with my dogs this morning in Porter Ranch area off the 118 Freeway and saw a lost dog flyer. Cracker got lost on Sunday, she is a 10 year old curly coated brown Retriever. NEEDS SPECIAL FOOD! She got […]