I am writing the aritcle I found in the Dog Fancy Magazine that goes into a little more detail about our STAR puppy class.

The American Kennel Club has added the STAR Puppy level to its canine Good Citizen program. This rewards owners whose puppies have completed at least a six-week basic training class. STAR stands for socialization, training, activity, and a responsible owner. Practically everything a puppy and their woners need. The program is open to purebred and mixed breed dogs up to 1 year.

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This weekend a new dog owner asked me for advice on dog food. She recently enriched her life with two beautiful cute Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback originated in Southern Africa and they are often called African Lion Hound because they are believed to be able to hold a lion at bay. You can recognize this dog breed by the ridge of hair on its back that runs in the opposite direction to the rest of their coat.

The problem here with these new puppies was that they are chewing everything that they can could a grip on. The new dog owner wondered whether they were hungry.

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We currently have adorable lab and golden retrievers puppies in our shelter looking to be adopted into a forever loving homes

Our mission is to provide temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned and relinquished animals, and to place as many as possible into responsible and caring homes.

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If your dog is unable to get pregnant and have puppies then the problem could be due to one of several factors. First of all, you should see your vet if you suspect that your dog is has a physical problem getting pregnant. The cause could be an infection, Metritis, an Ovarian cyst, or due to Hypoestrogenism.

Sexually transmitted infections such as brucellosis are a major cause of infertility in some countries. Carriers may have a high temperature or swollen joints. Metritis, which is a womb infection, prevents the fertilized eggs from implanting. If the problem lies within an Ovarian cyst, then this will prevent ovulation. Hypoestrogenism on the other hand, is when the ovaries are underdeveloped and results in low estrogen levels and no heat cycle.

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When contacted by clients about personal protection dogs, I am often asked the question “Should we get a puppy or an adult dog?” A number of people are under the impression that they must raise the dog in their home as a puppy in order for it to be well socialized and to fit into their household dynamics. This is absolutely not true. The are many adult dogs that fit in well and adapt quickly in homes after being rescued from a shelter well into their adult years.

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