DogBoston’s Dog Blog

This OpEd pieces backs up Jo Jacques and the DogBoston stance against Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, in believing there are more dog friendly ways to get your dog to behave.
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http://www.dogboston.com/bestof2006.htm
Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers              
Veterinarians                                     
Training and Obediance                   
Groomers                                      
Offleash Parks 
Other (onleash) Parks
Beaches 
Hotels     
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It looks like the town wants to ensure that no dogs would have been killed (although the law currently allows them to do so). Looks like they still need a quick fix on the books.
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MEDFIELD, Mass. — Some dog lovers in Medfield are outraged by town officials’ threats to seize and potentially euthanize any dog that is not licensed.
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dogBoston doggie gear bag : dogboston : CafePress.com

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http://www.drsfostersmith.com/
Specials include Shedding Gloves, Doggie Beds, Gifts for Pet Lovers, and more.
Here’s another way to save money:
Most veterinarians will price match online deals on Frontline and Heartguard. Call your vet, see if they do this, and print out the online price. Then when you pay for these medications, show them the printout, and you […]

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My Foster Dog
by Unknown Author
My foster dog stinks to high heaven.
I don’t know for sure what breed he is.
His eyes are blank and hard.
He won’t let me pet him and growls when I reach for him.

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“Bubbles & Bows has three full-time groomers — Boucher, Amanda Mallett and Nancy Borden and one part-time groomer, Terry Jablowski and three bathers on staff. And, oh yes, there’s also “shop dog” Otis, Boucher’s 3-year-old Boston terrier, who keeps an eye on proceedings.”
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Fido needs a roof over his head, not to mention a yard, just as much as his master.
That’s what’s prompting Joyce Lebedew, a real estate agent at MCM Properties in South Boston, to host a pet-friendly house tour Sunday. (boston herald excerpt)

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Dogs can sniff for the accelerants that start fires.
“Accelerant sniffing dogs were brought in to search the charred remains of Pondside Reality, where investigators believe the blaze began, according to Boston Fire Department spokesman Scott Salman. No one was hurt, but the fire caused an estimated $250,000 in damage, Salman said”
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Our dog Tula could definitely win “Waggiest Tail” category!
The 26th annual MSPCA Walk for Animals will take place Sunday, Sept. 10 around Boston Common. Registration and activities will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by the walk at noon and activities and animal contests until 2 p.m. Around 2,000 people, along with 800 of their pooches, […]

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Why does this always happen?
Roslindale: “It’s gotten out before it’s attacked one of our neighbor’s dogs and the dog walker,” said the witness who said that at least 10 children live in the neighborhood. Full Story
If you know of these types of dogs, you can drop an email to Boston Animal Control Mark […]

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This has nothing to do with KFC, but on Aug. 22, 1886 a Cincinnati outfielder Abner Powell was literally brought down by the dog days of summer. Chicken Wolf of the Louisville Colonels hit a deep drive and Powell took off after it, joined by a dog that had been sleeping by the fence. The […]

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“A 20-year-old man pleaded not guilty today in Lowell District Court for allegedly cutting the ears of a pit bull puppy on Saturday.
Luis Negron of Lowell was charged with felony animal cruelty, which includes mutilation, and carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in state prison, as well as one count of cropping the ear […]

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Nice looking website and resources for Boston dog owners.
Here.

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Daily News Tribune article with references to Callahan State Park and the Red Sox.

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Boston.com Article

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On Sunday August 27, 2006 beginning at 3 p.m., SkyBark Boston will debut a V.I.Pooch event at the Rack in Faneuil Hall. What is SkyBark you may ask? It’s the hottest new trend in the nightlife scene (so they say…) More here.

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“BRING YOUR DOG IN FOR A BATH AND MEET OTHER SINGLE DOG LOVERS LIKE YOURSELF. WE’LL HAVE REFRESHMENTS, DOOR PRIZES AND A RAFFLE. TELL ALL YOUR SINGLE, DOG LOVING FRIENDS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CALL 978-538-1313″

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