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Wikipedia
If you don't know shit about dogs, perhaps you should get an education and learn a thing or two about them. Start by reading this wiki on dogs.
The dog (Canis lupus familiaris, ) is a domesticated subspecies of the Gray Wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The domestic dog has been one of the most widely kept working and companion animals in human history. Amongst canine enthusiasts, the word "dog" may also mean the male of a canine species, as opposed to the word "bitch."
The domestication of the gray wolf took place in a handful of events roughly 15,000 years ago in central Asia. The dog quickly became ubiquitous across culture in all parts of the world, and was extremely valuable to early human settlements. For instance, it is believed that the successful emigration across the Bering Strait might not have been possible without sled dogs. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, protection, and, more recently, assisting handicapped individuals. Currently, there are estimated to be 400 million dogs in the world.
Over the 15,000 year span that the dog had been domesticated, it diverged into only a handful of landraces, groups of similar animals whose morphology and behavior have been shaped by environmental factors and functional roles. As the modern understanding of genetics developed, humans began to intentionally breed dogs for a wide range of specific traits. Through this process, the dog has developed into hundreds of varied breeds, and shows more behavioral and morphological variation than any other land mammal. For example, height measured to the withers ranges from a few inches in the Chihuahua to a few feet in the Irish Wolfhound; color varies from white through grays (usually called "blue'") to black, and browns from light (tan) to dark ("red" or "chocolate") in a wide variation of patterns; coats can be short or long, coarse-haired to wool-like, straight, curly, or smooth.The Complete dog book: the photograph, history, and official standard of every breed admitted to AKC registration, and the selection, training, breeding, care, and feeding of pure-bred dogs. New York: Howell Book House, 1992. ISBN 0876054645 It is common for most breeds to shed this coat, but non-shedding breeds are also popular.
Dog Supplies
Pet Supplies for Dogs
An updated list of new products you can buy for your dog including pet medications, flea and tick products, leashes, just about anything for your dog.
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Here's a group of pictures and photos on dogs if you don't know what one looks like. If you don't know what one looks like, then you are smart, lol. Check your dog with these dog photos to see if your dog needs more exercise or more food. Make your dog healthy!
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A dull dog
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Sweet Things
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DOGGIE STEPS | Dog Supplies Needed
http://www.doggiestepsdogtraining.com/index.html Mark Siebel - OWNER & PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER DOGGIE STEPS, LLC. Mark Siebel, owner and lead trainer of DOGGIE STEPS Dog Training, had his first dog at the age of 10. A Miniature Schnauzer named P.J., was the perfect fit with his family of 5. Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, Mark knew from a young age that he had a natural attraction to dogs. "I could never walk by any type of dog without petting it," says Mark. DOGGIE STEPS Dog Training leashed its first dog in 2005. Since then, over 400 satisfied K'9's and customers alike have experienced the pleasures of a "calm-submissive" dog. The goal has always been to show owners how to properly integrate their dog into the home setting. Consulting on what kind of dog to buy, where to buy it from, preparing your home for your new friend and health/nutrition are just a few ways DOGGIE STEPS helps its customers. Also, involving kids in confidently commanding the dog, enabling them with leadership skills and increased self-esteem. "It's nice to see kids take ownership of the positive results that come from the training of their dog", says Mark. Positive reinforcement, deep voice tone, strong body posture, and grunts have all been successful training approaches in the DOGGIE STEPS training classes. Mark takes each dog's challenges on an individual basis, and tailors each training session to address that challenge. No two dogs are exactly alike, and some training methods must be creatively developed to solve certain individual dog behaviors. "NO ONE LOVES YOUR DOG AS MUCH AS YOU, EXCEPT YOUR DOG TRAINER." -Mark Siebel- The training and education of a dog, is no different than that of a human. Dogs must learn to live and socialize as a pack, within the family unit. A well-trained dog will be more calm-submissive in the home knowing that they're in a follower role, rather than a leader position. 90% of alpha dominant dogs simply need to be re-addressed to alter the behavior to follower and not leader. This takes some time and routine/repetition exercises, but in no time changes can be seen. DOGGIE STEPS address's Alpha Dominant dogs with techniques such as: Human always first, dog second. Tug or ball games are OK as long as human ends up with toy. Food and bones belong ALWAYS to human. Dog is afforded to eat and play but must learn that these can be taken away from them WITHOUT growling, nipping, or biting. Dog must sit or perform other command before eating or given a treat. "80% of training success comes from the human, 10% is the dog, and 10% DOGGIE STEPS. My greatest pleasure is seeing a customer make their dog sit for the first time just by using the correct voice tone and body posture", says Mark. Puppy, Beginner 1, and Advanced classes are all offered by DOGGIE STEPS. Mark has appeared on Channel 12 AZ MIDDAY, speaks regularly with local schools youth groups about the importance of dog safety and ownership, and donates time to kids who want to learn more about dogs. He is a member of APPSA (AZ Professional Pet Sitters Association) and ASC of AZ (Australian Shepherd Club of AZ). Mark owns two Australian Shepherds named Leinie and Kugel. Mark also has a large network of relationships with Valley wide veterinarians, groomers, pet-sitters, breeders, and kennels. http://www.doggiestepsdogtraining.com/index.html
Pets in the San Francisco Bay Area
Craigslist Pets
This is an RSS list of pet entries on craigslist. People selling pets, giving them away, selling services for pets. Try and filter it out for the dog stuff only if you are a dog lover.
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