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Top Dog?

The American Kennel Club has released its top ten dog list. Which breed is the most popular dog? Which dogs are ascendant? Which ones declined in popularity? Is your favorite on the list? Get the full scoop here!

Obama Dog Confirmation Hearings

There's only one day to go before Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States of America. His nominees for cabinet posts have had relatively smooth sailing. But, with regards to his campaign promise to his daughters Sasha and Malia to have a new dog move into the White House with him, he seems to be running into a bit of difficulty. You can read more about this problem in this article from Ridiculopathy.com.

What kind of dog do you think the new first family will be adding to their new home? It's still speculation at this point, but it may be boiling down to just a couple of choices. And don't forget to vote to name the new first dog!

$41 Billion Industry

How much do you spend on your pet(s)? Are you a member of one of the more than 63% of households that have at least one pet? Are you spending more than the national average, or are you a pet piker? Do you buy your dog more than $41 in toys and gifts? If not, you're below average. Do you spend $217 on food? Or $127 on grooming? Do you take your dog for routine checkups at the vet? And spend $219 a year to do so? These figures don't count emergency veterinary treatments and surgeries ($453) or boarding at the kennel ($225), nor do they include the cost of vitamins ($77) or dog treats ($66).These are just the average figures.

In other words, the pet industry is a rather large one, and it's growing every year. Increasing numbers of baby boomers own pets and ""...they are treating their pets like members of the family," said APPA (American Pet Products Association) President Bob Vetere". The pet products business is a huge one, especially when you think that it encompasses not only dogs, but cats, birds, reptiles, horses, fish and other small animals. Check out some of the very interesting statistics in this report on Pet Industry Trends and Statistics. And read about how businesses across the spectrum -- hotels, shampoos, car seats, and many more -- are adapting their human products for pets! You might be quite amazed!

Dogs or Kids?

Obviously, that's a specious choice to make, but what does prompt us to love our dogs? Is there a scientific reason that we bond with our pets? Why do pets make us feel good? How is that we find the plaintive gaze of a dog hard to resist? The answers to these and many other questions about how and why we bond with our dogs can be found in this interesting article in New Scientist magazine.

"Nicknamed the "cuddle chemical" and the "love drug", oxytocin has been found to dampen stress, combat depression, and breed trust in humans." You'll find some interesting research and theories about how interacting with your dog can stimulate your production of oxytocin, helping you look at things with an optimistic eye. And helping you understand why sometimes a dog can help you cope with your kids!

The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health

The name says it all: The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health. Malcolm Fields' compendium of dog health and nutrition guidelines and essential information is THE reference work you'll turn to time and again for reliable solutions to dog health problems.

In this common-sense eBook, you'll learn not only how to notice and diagnose minor problems before they become major problems, you'll see how much of dog health is based on simple maintenance of the status quo. Subtle changes in your dog's behavior can provide you the clues that you need to address what your dog is trying to tell you. Whether you're seeing chronic problems like vomiting or diarrhea, or mystery symptoms like hair loss, lack of appetite or a persistent cough, you'll turn to The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health again and again throughout the years ahead.

With more than 50 full-color detailed diagrams and illustrations, you'll become familiar with your dog's bone structure and his digestive system. You'll learn about canine first aid, and even how to spoil your dog for just a few dollars. It's a wise investment in your dog's, and your family's, future health. Order your copy today!

Do You Read to Your Dog?

A faithful dog will do about anything to please her master, or mistress. Especially if that master or mistress is eight years old. Whether your dog(s) are siblings of your kids, or your granddogs, the love between a kid and a dog can be palpable and readily evident in the form of constant companionship, and in the loneliness of separation.

Now, new research theorizes that having your child read to the dog can help with the development of good reading skills. From an article in Earth Times, ""A dog doesn't judge and I can practice listening to my own voice and become more confident," Rebecka Dirfeldt and Cecilia Persson on Monday told Swedish radio." If you'd like to start learning more about this subject, you'll find an introduction to this intriguing topic by clicking this link. And you don't have to be a kid to read to your dog! You might well enjoy an appreciative audience as you hone your elocution skills!

6 Day MiniCourse: SitStayFetch

One of the most popular of all dog-training programs, with more than 62,000 eBooks sold, is SitStayFetch: Dog Training To Stop Your Dog's Behavior Problems, by Daniel Stevens. Among the topics of this chock-full book of ideas and techniques are how to deal with your dog's dominance and to curb aggressiveness, including preventing fighting behavior, how to know your dog understands what you're trying to tell her, and how to stop your dog from jumping on you or your family or guests.

What about constant barking? You'll find simple and effective methods to help your dog know when barking is appropriate, and when it's not. You'll also learn how to avoid inappropriate attention-seeking behaviors.

If you want the best possible relationship with your dog(s), you'll want to order SitStayFetch today. It's a comprehensive system designed to solve dozens of dog behavior problems, with plenty of case-studies, and, best of all, unlimited dog behavior consultations with the SitStayFetch team!

Five Dog-Friendly Hotels in California

Motel 6 has always, since it opened in 1966, has always had the light on for dogs. Not so with many other lodging establishments throughout the United States (and worldwide). Dogs have been been less than hotels' best friends. Until recently.

But now that trend is changing. Hotels throughout the country are rolling out the "green" carpet for dogs. Recognizing that dogs have manners, and good taste, there's a movement afoot to attract new business by adding dogs to the guest list, and tailoring services to the dogs! Such amenities as mini-bars with doggie ice cream, cookies with personalized names, in-room doggie movies, the current issue of Hollywood Dog, and even appointments with dog psychics are standard fare in some ritzy places in and around Los Angeles. Check out this article from the Los Angeles Times for some of the details.

Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer

Adam G. Katz, founder of dogproblems.com, has written a comprehensive dog-training manual that will help you, almost immediately, to work with your dog to promote proper behavior and correct existing problems quickly. Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer brings years of experience with all manner of dogs to help you build a healthy and happy relationship with your dog (so that others will also benefit!).

Mr. Katz explores in depth such subjects as how top dog trainers relate to their dogs, how to praise your dog so the praise has meaning and how to (help your dog) deal with separation anxiety -- no more calls from angry neighbors about your dog's constant loud barking when you step out for a meal or a movie. You'll also learn about dog aggression and how to defuse potentially dangerous situations. There's lots more: three things to add to your dog training bag of tricks to vastly speed up the training process, how to use doggie treats in your training program, and especially, how to use your dog's instincts for effective training. Order Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer today. You -- and your DOG -- will be glad you did!

John Miller: Healthy Food For Dogs: Homemade Recipes

Is your dog eating healthy food? If you're feeding her some of the commercially-available food on today's market, she may not be as healthy as she can be.

John Miller, over more than 50 years, has developed a cookbook with 245 recipes that have the potential to improve your dog's health, behavior and looks! The nutritious recipes in Healthy Food for Dogs: Homemade Recipes are designed for dogs of all ages, whether they're just pups or are dogs of more mature persuasions. Not only do you get recipes for treats your dog will love, you'll get delicious formulas for daily meals. There are gourmet biscuit recipes, and recipes for bones, and even natural recipes for keeping fleas at bay! You'll even learn how to eliminate doggie bad breath and make your own dog shampoo!

Best of all, you'll save money! Yes, this doggie cookbook will show you how to save up to 50% of your pet food costs. In today's precarious economic environment, you'll love this comprehensive book of 245 dog food recipes. Order Healthy Food for Dogs: Homemade Recipes today!

Why not promote a healthier life-style for your dog(s) and save money in the bargain? Order these 245 recipes today!

Choosing A Dog For Your Lifestyle

 Choosing the appropriate dog is an important decision with long-term implications for your family's happiness and fulfillment. All too many dogs have been brought home to an entirely inappropriate surrounding. "Choosing A Dog For Your Lifestyle" is an important resource to help you select and train a dog that fits your lifestyle.

You'll learn much about how to choose between a mutt, a purebred or a "designer dog". You'll discover how to avoid a heavy-shedding dog, and how to select a dog that is easy on allergies. And you certainly don't want a dog that's prone to inherited or genetic diseases. Family dogs can be central to the family home. High-activity dogs can accomodate a lively lifestyle. "Choosing a Dog..." can help you analyze all the variables that go into welcoming your new dog into your home.

"Choose a Dog for Your Lifestyle" is a great primer on selecting and raising a healthy and happy puppy, and follows the growth of your dog through the years. Order your copy today!

The Puppy Prophecy

Most dog behavior problems can be traced, at least in part, to the lack of understanding and training that neglectful owners burden their dogs with. Dogs need to be able to be trusted to respect simple rules and commands, and, without dog owner involvement, they simply won't learn these rules and commands. These dogs are the ones that end up homeless, chained underneath the porch or dangerous.

"The Puppy Prophecy" is all about responsible dog training, right from the beginning. Everything you wanted to know about dog training is right here. You'll find a great many insightful surprises that have left many a reader exclaiming "Wow! I never knew that!"

Among the topics of this fine book are:

Housebreaking

Aggression

Barking

Eating disorders

Shyness

And much more! Order your copy of "The Puppy Prophecy" today. You can use these links within the review, or go to the icon in the left column, and download your copy in just minutes!