Issue Number 184April 17, 2004
This Week in
The Straight Poop:

1. Featured Web Site: Dealing With Common Problems in Puppy's First Year

2. Dog Health & Nutrition: Spring/Summer

3. Dog Activities and Training: Canine Shows and Activities

4. Dogs in the News: DNA Testing for the Dogs (not what you think)

5. Featured Dog Humor: Comics: Buckles

6. Featured Dog Book: Don't Shoot the Dog

7. Featured Rescue Site: ID Microchip Warning!

8. Little Poops: From Trusted Sponsors

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Featured Website: Dealing With Common Problems in Puppy's First Year

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/frstyear.html

If anything about training dogs is true, it's that what happens in the beginning is more important than all that comes later. The first year in a puppy's life (and your first year with little Max) is critical. Here's a rundown on eleven common problems you might run into in those first twelve months, and how to deal with them effectively. From Dog Owner's Guide.
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Dog Health & Nutrition: Spring/Summer

http://www.doginfomat.com/springsummer.htm

In case you hadn't noticed, Spring is here in all it's glory. Birds are tweating, bees are buzzing, flowers are blooming and Daisy is dying to run and romp outdoors. Take a spin through this Doginfomat.com article for a rundown on everything to keep her healthy when you take her into the great outdoors over the next few months.
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Dog Activities and Training: Canine Shows and Activities

http://www.dogpatch.org/dogs/shows.cfm

What's the best way to learn about dog shows and activities? Go! See for yourself! Whether your fancy be conformation, obedience, agility, disc, hunting trials, flyball, tracking, schutzhund, herding, mushing, freestyle or whatever, here's where to find out all about it and where it's happening. From the Dogpatch.
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Dogs in the News: DNA testing 'for the dogs'

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What do dogs have in common with Bill Clinton and O.J. Simpson? Find out in this article in Wired News. After reading it, you may agree that all the progress in such things as DNA and cloning give us much to fear! :)
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Featured Dog Humor: Comic Strip

  Buckles   http://www.bucklescomic.com/comics.html
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Featured Dog Book: Don't Shoot the Dog! by Karen Pryor

"Whatever the task, whether keeping a four-year-old quiet in public, housebreaking a puppy, coaching a team, or memorizing a poem, it will go fast, and better, and be more fun, if you know how to use reinforcement."

Get it at Amazon.com for the best deal around.
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Featured Rescue Site: ID Microchip Warning!

http://hsus.org/ace/20788

Pet owners are warned to check with local shelters before buying a pet ID microchip. Apparently, a new model is being distributed that is not compatible with a large already installed base. Be careful out there, folks.
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