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THE STRAIGHT POOP® Your Free Weekly Guide to the Best of the Web about Dogs ISSN 1527-9766 ©2001 Dog Breeders Online Directory, Inc. http://www.straight-poop.com/ IN THIS ISSUE Number 113 April 19, 2002 1. The Straight Poop Featured Web Site 2. The Straight Poop about Dog Health 3. The Straight Poop about Dog Nutrition 4. The Straight Poop about Dog Activities and Training 5. The Straight Poop guide to Dogs in the News 6. The Straight Poop Featured Dog Comics 7. The Straight Poop Featured Dog Book 8. The Straight Poop Rescue Site of the Week 9. The Straight Poop Best of the Best _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ a trusted sponsor DOG-ON-BOARD SIGNS FOR CAR WINDOWS Do you take your dog with you when you go for a drive? 100's of breeds of dog-on-board signs are now available at http://www.onboardsigns.com. Let other drivers know what kind of dog you have. These are durable, high quality, laser printed, on-board signs and will last for many years. For a great gift for your dog, please visit OnBoardSigns. http://www.doggies.com/cgi-bin/links/pl.cgi?obss Fetch Link 111111111111111111111111111111111111111 The Straight Poop featured WEB SITE Pause with a Cause® is a non-profit organization that trains Assistance Dogs for people with disabilities and provides lifetime team support which encourages independence. PAWS® promotes awareness through education. Their vision: To encourage independence for people with disabilities globally through Assistance Dogs and worldwide education. Find out how you can help this outstanding organization and its noble cause, such as by making donations or participating in their foster puppy program. http://www.doggies.com/cgi-bin/links/pl.cgi?1131 Fetch Link 22222222222222222222222222222222222222 The Straight Poop about DOG HEALTH I tried very hard to think of a canine medical term that didn't appear in this index, and I couldn't find one. Click on Alopecia in the A's and it will take you to a page on Skin Disorders of Dogs; try Lyme Disease in the L's and you'll go to an in depth dissertation on the subject. Great resource. The Dog Index at vetinfo.com http://www.doggies.com/cgi-bin/links/pl.cgi?1132 Fetch Link _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ a trusted sponsor Bonnie Byers of Windwood Kennels says, "I breed Smooth Fox Terriers; we also have mini-Dachshunds and one Dobe. We've had Kuranda beds for 2 years now and I'd have no other. This is the first bed (and we've tried most) that my dogs have not destroyed. They wash easily, dry quickly and last forever. What a wonderful idea and design!" You can find this and many other great comments about Kuranda Dog Beds from professionals. Click on "Kennels & Veterinarians" on the Kuranda Dog Bed home page. Then click on "Professional Comments" http://www.doggies.com/cgi-bin/links/pl.cgi?k1s Fetch Link 33333333333333333333333333333333333333 The Straight Poop about DOG NUTRITION Every time I see an article like this one I realize how much I still have to learn about what's in pet food. This article from the Purina site helps you understand the subject, whether you're a newcomer or an old pro. "Understanding Pet Food Labels" http://www.doggies.com/cgi-bin/links/pl.cgi?1133 Fetch Link 4444444444444444444444444444444444444444 The Straight Poop about DOG TRAINING and ACTIVITIES There are a few simple rules you to follow if you want your dog to be a good citizen. Here they are, in very simple terms. "Dog Training Basics - The Art of Teaching", from Detroit Download Central. http://www.doggies.com/cgi-bin/links/pl.cgi?1134 Fetch Link 5555555555555555555555555555555555555555 The Straight Poop guide to DOGS in the NEWS If you're anything like me, when you go on vacation you probably miss your dog more than your friends and family. Visit Maui and you'll have a great substitute. At the Maui (Hawaii) Grown Market, a rustic deli on the Hana Highway, tourists can pick up sandwiches, sodas, suntan lotion and a dog. Yes, a dog. For the day. Feature story from the New York Times via the San Jose Mercury News, "Doggone fun for Maui visitors". http://www.doggies.com/cgi-bin/links/pl.cgi?1135 Fetch Link _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ a trusted sponsor Ultimutt has the most unbelievable collection of dog posters and dog greeting cards you can imagine. They say they're motivational; I say they're awesome! 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Here's the resource that will enable you to do it with understanding and at the same time improve the bond between you and your dog. >From Dogwise.com, home of the largest and best selection of dog books and videos on the internet. "Canine Aggression Workbook", by James O'Heare http://www.doggies.com/cgi-bin/links/pl.cgi?dtb728 Dogwise.com 8888888888888888888888888888888888888888 The Straight Poop RESCUE SITE OF THE WEEK The Dog Rescue Email List is a support group and networking tool for dog rescuers all over the world. Visit their web site, where you can check listings of rescue groups and shelters to find your new pet. Or if you want to be more involved in saving unwanted animals, this is a great resource. http://www.doggies.com/cgi-bin/links/pl.cgi?1138 Fetch Link 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999 The Straight Poop BEST OF THE BEST >From Issue No. 55, January 26, 2001 The Straight Poop about DOG NUTRITION With all the diet books out there, most of us have learned by now that the fundamental building blocks of any diet are proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Here's a comprehensive look by an expert at how they fit together and affect the performance of a sport dog . . . something all of us should be more aware of as we educate ourselves about what to put in our dear doggy's mouth. "Nutrition", by Steve Wolfson. http://www.doggies.com/cgi-bin/links/pl.cgi?1139 Fetch Link _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ a trusted sponsor Hotdog! It’s SKYLIST for Your Hosting Solution! 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