Last night we took a trip to the Los Angeles Farmers Market. This is the original farmers market and a few years ago it was revamped and they put a very nice outdoor mall called the Grove next door to it. There are lots of great places to eat plus all the typical market grocery stands as well as lots of nifty little shops. I like how they stack all the fruit so neatly.

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10. The way they play with each other (hopping around like bunnies, tackling each other like puppies and chomping their jaws together – hilarious!)

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Socialization and training your Dalmatian puppy need to start the very day of his arrival in your home. You should not address him without calling him by his name. A short, simple name is the easiest to teach because it catches the puppy’s attention quickly, so avoid giving him elaborate names. Always address the pup by the same name, not a whole series of pet names because the latter will only confuse your puppy. Say his name clearly, and call him over to you when you see him awake and wandering about. When he comes, make a big fuss over him for being such a good dog. He will then quickly associate the sound of his name with coming to you and a pleasant experience.

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Tonight we had a big walk with a bunch of our neighbors. We have great neighbors! We all walked down to a new frozen yogurt place called Menchie’s and got some yogurt. They have very tasty frozen yogurt and they are dog friendly, they keep a water bowl for dogs on the patio. I got to hang out on the patio with my friend Martha. She’s a very big dog because she is a bull mastiff, but she is very friendly and gentle.

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