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UPDATE - 09.28.2006
The AKC has responded to multitudes of well thought out letters from Parent Clubs, Member Clubs and huge number of individuals requesting the AKC to rescind their contract with Petland where the appearance of “AKC Approved Puppies” was thought very inappropriate and in conflict with their code of ethics. The following letter […]

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Thanks to Ann for this great cartoon.

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Link to description on DogBoston Lost and Found Dogs Forum. Please share this with others who may have lost their small dog recently in Somerville.

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Natasha asks Jo ”I have a wonderful 1 year old Pekingese. She will not come when I call her. She chases cars, dogs and whatever else she sees. How can I stop this?”
Find the answer in the DogBoston forums.

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Hello!
Resources for spaying cats & dogs in MASSACHUSETTS and Nationally
SO ….please save the overpopulation of cats and dogs in this area!
NATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Friends of Animals
777 Post Road
Suite 205
Darien, CT 06820
(800) 321-PETS
Certificate program for cats and dogs with participating vets. For information on current fees, how to obtain a certificate and how to […]

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Boston Globe article.
Don’t forget the photo gallery.

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This old video from Dave Letterman shows us that a dog makes a perfect companion to beer drinkers everywhere.
Link to Youtube video

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I haven’t been in the Back bay in a while, which might not be such a bad thing.
Boston Globe Article by Matt Viser

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This Boston Herald article, says no.

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Jo “Ask Jo” Jacques just sent me this report, confirmed by this site.
For background on Petland history of being known as the classic puppy milly, try this. Hows this site for you. Or this one. Maybe this one is enough to call it a trend.
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here’s one […]

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Thanks to Boston-based author Jason Rich.

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CAAA’s 4th ANNUAL DOG DAY website

Cape Ann Animal Aid’s 4th Annual Dog Day will be held Sunday, October 1st from 1PM to 4PM in Gloucester along Stacy Boulevard, overlooking the harbor, around the tennis courts. Come support companion animals in need and have fun doing it.

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In some parts of Canada, they use a simple rubber gloved hand to pole a dog to see if it’s aggressive. If yes, they kill the dog. Do you think this is right?
“A lot of it comes with experience and taking bits and pieces from other people’s methodology and theory and putting together something that […]

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The “Dog Pound” a raucous section of the BU crowd, has been asked to stop swearing at their Boston Terriers games. Although this has nothing to do with real dogs, it’s interesting nonetheless.
Boston Globe Article

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It’s a nice community of people waiting to share their tips on working with their dogs.
Jo Jacques “Ask Jo” is available to give you tips on training your dog.
Post lost/found dogs in Boston area.
The link is here. Bookmark it if you find it fun or useful.

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Excerpt: The combined conservation lands of Wellesley’s Centennial Reservation, MassBay Community College and Maugus Hill provide 87 acres of wildflower-covered meadows, peaceful woodlands, a decent view and the opportunity for you and your dog to discover a wealth of wildlife.

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Some of the latest luxuries we’re buying for our dogs.
Boston Herald Article

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In addition to having his video on YouTube, I didn’t realize how much press Tyson the Skateboarding Bulldog has already received.
Here’s his official homepage, some pictures and videos, and some of his friends’ dog blogs 1 2 3

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We got the award Sept 7th, which is coincedently the same day as my brother’s birthday, who happens to be named Mark.

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DENVER, Sept. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ — The training tactics featured on Cesar Millan’s “Dog Whisperer” program are inhumane, outdated and improper, according to a letter sent yesterday to the National Geographic Channel by American Humane, the oldest national organization protecting children and animals.

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