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		<title>Dog Maid of Honour</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:21:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Primrose and the Groom As I have been dog sitting for our vicar&#8217;s dog recently, it was agreed that she should act as doggie maid of honour, and also represent our own dear departed Kev. On the day, Primrose appeared, resplendent with a beautiful cream bow tied to her collar. True to form the Standard [...]]]></description>
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</div>As I have been dog sitting for our vicar&#8217;s dog recently, it was agreed that she should act as doggie maid of honour, and also represent our own dear departed Kev.  On the day, Primrose appeared, resplendent with a beautiful cream bow tied to her collar.  True to form the Standard Poodle took the proceedings in her stride and posed graciously for photos with the happy couple and guests.  Some might say the ceremony was rather camp but any bereaved dog owner will understand that the presence of primrose and the other dogs helped to ease our grief that our own dog could not be with us on the happy day.</p>
<p>After the service we escaped to a <a href="http://www.i4vegas.com/Hotels/Stratosphere_Casino_Hotel_Tower.html">Stratosphere hotel</a>, something we could not have done while he was alive. But I would be very happy to trade holidays abroad for the companionship of my dog again.</p>
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		<title>Dog sitting</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Standard Poodle Primrose with her bone Until we can adopt another rescue dog, we are looking after friends&#8217; dogs occasiionally if they go on holiday or to weddings. The latest guest is Primrose, shown here in the photo. She is an 11-year old Standard Poodle, a statuesque lady who was actually born in Australia. She [...]]]></description>
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</div>Until we can adopt another rescue dog, we are looking after friends&#8217; dogs occasiionally if they go on holiday or to weddings.  The latest guest is Primrose, shown here in the photo.  She is an 11-year old Standard Poodle, a statuesque lady who was actually born in Australia. She came all the way to Sussex last year when her family returned to the UK.  Like many older dogs, she is not very playful, but she enjoys walking on the beach and unlike Kevin, she likes going in the sea. Primrose was welcomed to her holiday home with a large juicy lamb bone, to overcome any homesickness.</p>
<p>She really enjoys walking on grass when answering a call of nature, requiring careful choice of<br />
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		<title>Dangerous Dogs &#8211; 6 aggressive dogs to avoid</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Pit Bull Terriers I know there are a lot of people who own or love Pit Bull Terriers, but they are on this list for two good reasons, the first being the fact that these dogs were bred for one purpose, this being to fight. They were bred for generations to be tenacious, aggressive, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>American Pit Bull Terriers<br />
I know there are a lot of people who own or love Pit Bull Terriers, but they are on this list for two good reasons, the first being the fact that these dogs were bred for one purpose, this being to fight. They were bred for generations to be tenacious, aggressive, and to have a killer bite, a jaw that holds and locks. The other reason is that their very name elicits fear, making this dog a choice of criminals or people who want to appear &#8220;tough&#8221;. This is not the right reason to get a dog. These people often mishandle the dog intentionally to make it mean or aggressive, or they get a dog to be &#8220;cool&#8221; and are not properly familiar with how to correctly train and discipline such a dog. Such a dog, is a dangerous thing. While Pit Bull Terriers may make wonderful pets when owned by a knowledgeable person, and handled correctly, this is one breed that if a person makes mistakes, they can cause serious problems.<br />
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Chow Chow<br />
Again, there are many wonderful Chow Chow dogs, and I do not want to take anything away from those dogs, or their owners. The problem with this breed is simply that they have a reputation of being unpredictable. They will turn on somebody without warning. Chow Chows are one breed that some dog groomers will actually refuse to handle, simply because of their unpredictable nature. This may be due to the fact that this is an very ancient breed, being closer to wolves than the newer breeds.<br />
Feral, or Wild, Dogs</p>
<p>A feral dog is a dog that has gone wild. Many feral, or wild, dogs form packs, and often they do not fear people. Feral dogs are dangerous and will kill other dogs for food. They are a big threat to livestock, and because they for packs they are extremely effective hunters. As well, when threatened, they will attack humans. Feral dogs are also a danger to other dogs simply because they can carry parasites or diseases. A dog who has lived wild for some time will not easily be tamed. In many areas where spaying and neutering is not common, there is a real problem with feral and wild dogs.<br />
Untrained Dogs</p>
<p>A dog who has never learned basic commands or obedience has not understood one very important thing, that being: People are the boss. A dog who has been allowed to do what it wants will think it is dominant. If unchallenged this is not usually an issue. The problem occurs when the owner really does need the dog to obey, or a child asks the dog to do something, or the dog becomes lost and somebody other than the owner has to handle it. If a dog thinks it is the boss, it will be a very dangerous dog, be it big or small.<br />
Unsocialized Dogs</p>
<p>Socialization is another skill dogs need to learn. Socialized dogs are ones that are exposed to many situations. This is often the small or toy breeds. Their owners tend to shelter them from any potentially scary situation. These dogs are very dangerous because animals have a fear response known as the &#8220;fight or flight&#8221; response. In a scary situation they either run, or fight. Since running may not always be an option, they may fight. This is something animal shelter workers often encounter in stray dogs, particularly small breeds. An unsocialized dog is going to have a more difficult time at the dog groomer, veterinarian, or the dog kennel if it goes for boarding.<br />
Dogs who are kept chained up</p>
<p>Dogs who are kept chained up are apt to be more aggressive than dogs kept in dog runs, indoors, or in a fenced yard. Even dogs kept in small kennels are less aggressive than a dog who is kept tied up. When you tie up a dog it does not see that it has a boundary, this creates frustration. Even well trained, well mannered dogs have been shown to experience higher instances of aggression if they are kept on a chain rather than loose in an fenced area.</p>
<p>original article can be read at http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/The-Six-Most-Dangerous-Dogs.138800<br />
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