Everyone knows dogs have extremely good hearing, right? So if some noise is annoying you, imagine what I feel like. Which brings me to 2 things that need to be controlled.

1 - leaf blowers

OK I know they seem to make things look cleaner but we all know as soon as the dust they kick up settles, it’s just as dirty as before AND now you have allergy problems. And humans wonder why their allergies are worse in LA? I don’t know about other places but I think per capita, Los Angeles has more leaf blowers than anywhere else. It’s a fashion accessory for gardeners. To make things worse, everyday they all start at 8am and finish at 10am. No other time do you hear the leaf blower. I say they need to be banned or someone needs to invent a silencer for them.

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Sometimes you may have to assist the mother while she is giving birth. Puppies are usually delivered head first in a diving position while some are born tail and hind legs first. If the mother is having a hard time with the delivery, you can help her by gently pulling out the exposed puppy as she restrains. However, if only the legs are out, call the vet immediately for advice. If the mother does not lick the newborn puppy, you will need to remove the membrane from his face and clear the fluid from his nose and mouth. Rub the newborn puppy vigorously with a towel in order to stimulate his first breath. Do not handle the newborn puppy more than what is necessary.

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