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Aging gracefully: Tips on keeping your senior dog happy, healthy

Administrator — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:27:53 +0100

Most dog owners consider their pet to be a part of the family and want him to be happy and healthy throughout his entire life.

As dogs age and become seniors, pet owners need to make special adjustments to their dog’s routine. The American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Director and certified applied animal behaviorist Mary Burch offers tips on caring for your dog and keep him active as he becomes a senior.

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Tips for Senior Cat and Dog Care

Administrator — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:26:14 +0100

November is National Senior Pet Month, Pet Cancer Awareness Month and adopt A Senior Pet month, and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association has announced tips for taking care of senior cats and dogs.

Determine your cat’s age status. Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, senior technical manager of Virbac Animal Health in Fort Worth, says nearly 39% of dogs and 45% of cats in the United States are in the "senior" category.

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What Every Dog Trainer Ought to Know About Electronic Collars for Proper Dog Training

Administrator — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:36:31 +0100

The world is moving to a different direction by ensuring that everything is attached with technology. And for dog training, there is nothing less to technology. Electronic collars have been developed to enhance dog training by exerting electron shocks that will act as simulation. The device has come with lots of advantages and also disadvantages in some areas have been experienced.

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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH THE STAR!

Administrator — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:13:35 +0100

Attention-grabbing aspect of bringing your dog for a walk in the park

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH THE STAR!
Greetings! A journalist, Mei Li, for Star Weekender (Saturday pull-out for The Star) and are currently working on a story that requires me to interview dog/pet owners who often bring their pets out for a walk/to the mall etc.

She would like to gather a range of views from both single people as well as those who are attached/married (men & women).

It can be an e-mail interviRead More...

Picture Book Launch: A Lesson in Love by Sam Hepburn

Administrator — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:54:59 +0100

Scottish-Malaysian writer and cartoonist, Sam Hepburn, will be introducing her first picture book to the public at an official launch on December 11th from 2-4pm at The Annexe Gallery in Kuala Lumpur. The event will be held in conjunction with Art For Grabs, a regular art and crafts bazaar organized by The Annexe Gallery.

Sunny K9 Doberman Demonstration

Administrator — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:30:11 +0100

Sunny K9 Academy will have a road show at this coming Saturday Dog Show at One Utama Park, all dog lover or people who want to buy trained dogs or send their dog for training or buy a good quality puppies to see them.

Day 1. 09 -10-2010: Sunny K9 Doberman Demonstration at 12 noon till 1 pm and 3pm till 4pm
Day 2 10-10- 2010 Sunny K9 Doberman Demonstration at 11 am till 12 noon and 3pm till 4pm

Stop the Cruel Action - Sign Petition

Administrator — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:37:59 +0100

Dear DogPals,

"CHINA - STOP EATING CATS, DOGS AND ENDANGERED SPECIES.".

Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 10000 signatures - please sign here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/china---stop-eating-cats-dogs-and-endangered-species/

PAAPP's Community Service?

Dog Father — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:33:19 +0100

Here is a list of Community Service that PAAPP has accepted. We wish all members to come to participate with their dogs.

1) July 4th (Sunday)- SPCA Penang Food Fair @ Silver Jubilee Hall, Penang- 10am to 3pm

PAAPP participation will be a Dog Parade and Dog Tricks from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
-Those who wish to participate with their dogs, please be at the venue at 11am.
- Dog Tricks will be performed by Fred, Jack and Kofi.
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Paw Idol - Dog Grooming Competition 2010

Dog Father — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:25:53 +0100

Turn passion into rewards and register now for this year's Dog Grooming Competition brought to you by PetWorld 2010. All participants will be rewarded with Certificate of Participation. Highly qualified judges Hitoshi Sayama and Yuriko Sayama are specially from Pet Esthe International Association (PEIA) Japan Committee.

Registration Dateline is 1st June 2010, so dial to us now!
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Learn Different Barks

Dog Father — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:15:20 +0100

When your dog barks, it can mean a variety of things depending on the tone of the bark and the surrounding circumstance.

An excited alert bark may welcome a familiar person who is approaching. A deep bark combined with a growl may be a warning to a stranger approaching. Or you dog may use a short quick bark to alert you of a need. For instance, he's ready to go outside to the backyard and needs you to open the door.

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Eliminate Puppy Biting

Dog Father — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:42:02 +0100

To curb puppy nipping and biting behaviors, there's a few things that you can do. For a younger puppy, it's usually effective to give a yelping noise like a litter mate might do. For the older puppy, keep some chew toys handy. If your puppy starts to nip, redirect her biting to the chew toy and she'll eventually figure out what's appropriate to put in her mouth. For the especially vigilant nipping pup, give her a sharp "No!" and then ignore her for a while. She may be biting to get attention Read More...