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Grooming Your Dog

There are several very good reasons why you should groom your dog regularly. The act of gentle grooming – the passage of a comb pulled through the hair and the brushing – gives a pleasurable feeling to the dog and it assists in the bonding process. Why grooming is important: Regular grooming gives you ideal […]

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Exercise and play

Most dogs look forward to going out for walks on the lead or for a run in the local countryside or park. They need both free running and lead walking for their physical and mental well being. How much exercise? Your dog will need to be exercised, either on a lead or running free, every

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Feeding an adult dog

Food walks and play are the highlights of your dog’s day. As he has no control over what he is given to eat, as an owner you should give him the most nutritious food that you can afford. Why diet is important: Canines are among the most remarkable of animals as far as food is

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The Dog & the Law

In Britain, several Acts of Parliament govern the keeping of a dog. There is a legal obligation on the owner to obtain a license for any dog over six months old and to ensure that it carries an identification disc. The Animals Act of 1971 makes the owner responsible for any damage to livestock and

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Buying an Adult Dog

For one reason or another, it may be preferable to purchase an adult, trained dog rather than puppy. Most breeds have some form of rescue system which tries to accommodate any dog which has to be found a new home. This may be because the original owners have moved abroad or into accommodation where dogs

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rabies

Tackling rabies in deadly dogs

BANGLADESH: Tackling rabies in deadly dogsDHAKA, 5 January 2011 (IRIN) – In a country with the highest per capita rate of human deaths from rabies – one in every 30,000 people – the government of Bangladesh and NGOs have undertaken the country’s first national dog census to prepare a mass vaccination and neutering campaign. According

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