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Winter/Spring 2009
Dogs can be your best friend now more than ever because they sure feel good laying across your lap. Especially when its really cold out and you are watching tv! It's hard to beat that kind of warmth. I don't know if its the actual heat or the love and companionship. But in any case, it is great in my opinion! The only problem is-it is hard to get up when your favorite dog is nettled on your lap and you really want to get up.
Cold can be tough on us all. But we still throw a light jacket on our cocker spaniels and go ahead with our daily walks on all but the most bitter cold. The long hair on cocker spaniels is prone to snow balling up on it- but its still worth it. Our dogs know just about exactly when it is time to go for a w-a-l-k. Spell it or whisper it- it doesn't matter- they know exactly what you are talking about. And just try to tell them it is too cold out or too rainy! Seriously, please take care that your dogs are not too cold and even check their feet because crusty snow can cut their feet really fast. We even let the hair grow longer on their feet now because they have cut the pads on their feet walking on snow and frozen ground. They don't complain. They will just start licking the cuts and that is too late to notice this type of thing. In any case, please don't quit walks completely if at all possible. Dogs need this. I think we humans need it just as bad. Leave the cell phone and just enjoy 30 minutes of clean air and a little exercise. I promise- everything will look better when you get back to the house. You know, maybe the walks are for us humans mostly ......
Many emails are asking where people can find a local agility training club or agility trainer. If you go to www.akc.org , you can do a search and find many great local clubs that are sanctioned by the AKC. If you have trouble, send me an email. I will do my best to help you find a great local club or trainer.
Thanks again for stopping by. And check out the eBay auctions for some great deals on agility training gear. If you are not registered with eBay, just click on the item you are interested in and when you try to bid, you will be guided through the very simple sign up process. I get a small comission when you go to eBay through this site. I promise that every penny and more of these comissions do a lot of good. Not just for dogs but I have even started a small charity where older people get their meds for free when they can't pay or don't want to decide if they want their medicine or their groceries. It is all done through a pharmacy my good friend owns and the people never know who paid so they don't feel so much like they owe anyone for the gift they receive. It is not some big charity where anyone gets paid anything for doing anything. It is just people helping people. Somehow it is just the right thing to do. Bless you all for every penny I get to help with this.
I did not mean to get so far off the dog topic but most dog lovers are just good people. It is true. Thanks for your interest and please let me hear from you when you have any suggestions or comments.
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You are probably a dog owner if you are reading this and perhaps you will at least feel some sympathy for me once you do read on. After you take your dogs for a walk in the ra...
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