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Posts tagged "dogs"

Memorial Day at Camp Dogwood

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I love Camp Dogwood, and am honored to speak there – there are a wide variety of activities (different strokes for different canines), everything from obedience instruction to participating (and getting tips from experts) on Frisbee disc, lure coursing and agility….there are even crafty things to do, beach games and conversations with a myriad of... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
Monday at 3:53 pm
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Bill Leff Celebrates National Pet Day

Bill Leff Celebrates National Pet Day
I can’t believe it! How could I get a parking ticket on April 11, today of all days? I know Chicago’s cut back on what they call a holiday….so – no on Pulaski Day or Arbor Day – No free parking….But how about Christmas, or New Year’s Day, or today - National Pet Day USA... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 11, 2012 at 6:09 pm
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Dog Killed at Chicago Dog Beach

Dog Killed at Chicago Dog Beach
          It was a St. Patrick’s Day massacre, at least a canine version, at Mondog Beach (Montrose Avenue dog beach) in Chicago. Willy was a healthy Pomeranian; just two years old when his owners say a pit bull-type dog attacked him at the Lakefront dog park, leaving Willy with injuries so... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 6, 2012 at 9:31 am
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Squirrel Poison Killing Chicago Dogs

Squirrel Poison Killing Chicago Dogs
It’s been a long time since I’ve been this angry. Someone (or several people) are leaving out squirrel poison. No one knows if the intent is to poison squirrels or to poison dogs – no matter, both squirrels and dogs are dying. According to WGN-TV, at least four dogs have died in the Rogers Park... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 22, 2012 at 9:22 pm
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Is Posner Pooping Out on Pets? Would You Kill Yours for a Cool Million?

Is Posner Pooping Out on Pets? Would You Kill Yours for a Cool Million?
Blogger, friend and Chicago mover and shaker Kathy Posner noted that CBS News with Vanity Fair conducted a random poll, the results were published in the February issue of Vanity Fair. The questions: “Would most people you know kill their favorite pet for $1 million?”  11% say Yes 83% say No Well, my friend Kathy... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 19, 2012 at 5:31 pm
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Dogs Welcome Home Their Best Friends

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It’s been said, and it’s true – Nothing so pure as the joy of a dog. I teared up watching these reunions. You can see the returning soldiers, equally as happy to see their dogs.
By Steve Dale,
November 24, 2011 at 8:59 am
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American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards Preview

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On 11 – 11 – 11 – easy to remember, on the Hallmark Channel, American Humane Association’s Hero Dog Awards, presented by Cesar Canine Cuisine... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
November 2, 2011 at 10:37 pm
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Jean Donaldson on Breed Specific Bans

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Jean Donaldson – author of “Oh Behave” and “The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs” is simply brilliant. She is far more than a trainer who trains the trainers. In this video (recorded a few years ago), she talks about the ineffectiveness of breed bans. I... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 29, 2011 at 11:43 am
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Dog with a Sense of Humor

Can dogs pull practical jokes? Why not? ... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 20, 2011 at 7:34 am
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United States Postal Service vs. the Dogs

United States Postal Service vs. the Dogs
Where do you live? It turns out, Chicago dogs like postal carriers – at least more than 12 other cities do. The Postal Service released statistics today (May 12) highlighting the cities where the most dog attacks occur nationwide. Houston tops the list with 62 letter carriers attacked in 2010 (far exceeding the number two... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 12, 2011 at 7:04 pm
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