Issue Number 197November 20, 2004
In This Issue of
The Straight Poop:

1. Featured Web Site: Puppies Behind Bars

2. The Puppy Corner: Christmas Puppies

3. Dog Health & Nutrition: Wintertime Woes

4. Dog Activities and Training: House Training Your New Puppy

5. Featured Dog Humor: Comics: Peanuts

6. Featured Dog Books: Dog Books at Amazon.com

7. Dogs in the News: Dogs Becoming All the Rage in China

8. Featured Rescue Site: Breed Rescue Groups - American Kennel Club

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Featured Website: Puppies Behind Bars

http://www.puppiesbehindbars.com/

Puppies Behind Bars trains prison inmates to raise puppies to become guide dogs for the blind and explosive detection canines for law enforcement. "As our puppies mature into well- loved, well-behaved dogs, their raisers learn what it means to contribute to society rather than take from it." See a brief video presentation of this win/win program and learn more. You'll be glad you did. (If you happen to get "double" sound, it's because you opened the file twice. Close one browser window and you'll be OK).
The Puppy Corner: Christmas Puppies

http://www.petrescue.com/library/no-pups.htm
http://www.amrottclub.org/crate.htm

If you're thinking of bringing home a puppy on Christmas morning, PLEASE think again. Here at PetRescue.com are all the reasons why not, plus a wonderful suggestion for an alternative, better way to give your family the pleasure of a new pet for the holiday. But, if you insist on putting little Maxie under the tree, please do it right... following the suggestion from the American Rottweiler Club... "The Best Christmas Puppy Comes In a Crate".
Dog Health & Nutrition: Wintertime Woes

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/winter1.html

It'll be Thanksgiving in the U.S. (it was last month in Canada) in just a few days, and it seems just like one big long holiday from now until after the first of the year. And that means more opportunities for your best friend to get into trouble, unless, of course, you take extra precautions. Be tuned into special wintertime concerns, holiday dangers and holiday treat risks by reading "Wintertime Woes" from the Dog Owner's Guide.
 
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Dog Activities and Training: House Training Your New Puppy

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Housetraining a new puppy is a piece of cake if you'll just use some common sense and have a little patience. And remember that what a puppy wants more than anything is your praise. If all you do is make that little guy think he's the very best little guy in the whole wide world just after he does what you want him to do, you're more than half way there. This article from PetCareTips.com on House Training Your New Puppy fills in the blanks.
Featured Dog Humor: Comic Strip

  Peanuts   http://www.unitedmedia.com/comics/peanuts/#thestrip
Dog Books at Amazon.com

See best-selling dog books at Amazon.com, and search for other books and merchandise as well. The best selection on the internet, and at the best prices. I shop there all the time, almost always finding just what I want and with great customer service too boot. You can actually browse inside many of the books online with their "Look Inside" feature... check out the table of contents and some sample chapters, without leaving your desk. A great way to find and buy books and other items, as well.

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Dogs in the News: Dogs Becoming All the Rage in China

http://www.abc.net.au/correspondents/content/2004/s1247903.htm

"In China, dogs are becoming the new must have items, and despite all the old jokes, as pets rather than on the dinner table. As the nation's economic fortunes improve, it seems that city dwellers are opting for animal companionship." Fascinating article on one of my favorite themes, that little on our planet stays the same for very long. Transcript rom "Correspondents report" on Australia's ABC radio network. Read more.
 
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