The About Dogs Newsletter

From the Editor:
Crating, animal experimentation, and training methods all in one issue! The Special feature this week is an involved piece on Vivisection in Animal Experimentation written by our Cats Guide, Franny Syufy.
I hope your weekend went well, and don't forget to hug your pets!

In the Spotlight
Kind Incarceration - Introduction to Crate Training
There is quite a bit of controversy regarding crate training dogs. Roughly half the population of the dog world thinks it is cruel and akin to solitary confinement, and the other half thinks it's the greatest way to train a puppy.

About That Alpha Roll
The Alpha Roll, once hailed as the premier way to prove to your dog who's "Alpha" (Boss) in the family, has been replaced by a gentler, more successful way of training.

More Topics
How Big is Your Dog?

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Red-Flagging a Dog Breeder

A to Z Dog Information

Photo Gallery

Dog Park Discussions
If you have questions or just want to share a story about your favourite furry friend, feel free to post on the forum! Posting is a great way to make new friends and meet other dog lovers as well as get great advice from dog experts.

Teeth Troubles
"My dog is about 17 months old and the vet said he had tartar build up on his teeth. Aside from brushing the teeth more, what else can we do to reduce tartar?" ~ DIANAJ11

Silly Pet Tricks
"She does what we call the "Elvis". She manages to tuck one side of her jowls up so that she has a tweaked "smile". On certain occasions we can get her to tuck both jowls up and smile, but the Elvis brings the best response from visitors. Does anyone else's dog do this?" ~ Galileosong

HOT SPOT HELP - what have you used?
"What experiences have you had with hot spots for treatment , causes, etc? (he goes to the vet in 2 days- in the meantime we're using a salve that is soothing and kills 'bugs' like mites and fleas it is a holistic product)." ~ NJF1927

Special Feature
Where do we draw the line on animal experimentation?
Where do we draw the line on vivisection, particularly using cats for experiments to benefit humans? It's time to start thinking about this sensitive and controversial topic that many cat owners would prefer to ignore.

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