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    dog massacre in China

    Rather than going off-topic or ranting, I thought it would be interesting to research this a little bit, I've been to China several times and have friends and colleagues there. The following is compiled from various English language websites - news, blogs etc, likely incomplete and somewhat...
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    Acronyms Game

    Ugly Vindictive Wasteful Xenopobic Yuppie Zombies :yikes: TRIPE
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    Acronyms Game

    Buy Your Own Beer ! HOUND
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    Still can't decide what breed to pick... Help?

    What about a mixed breed? A mutt! From a shelter? I can understand wanting an easy to train dog that doesn't need much work, little grooming, will be healthy etc - but are you prepared in case you take on a dog and all your wishes don't come true?
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    Agility equipment

    shyeow - not sure if you'll find in Malaysia, but I've found quite decent tunnels in cheap kids play sets (e.g. to connect play houses)...
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    See-saw / teeter how-to ??

    Any training/confidence tips for this one? Already got confidence for jumps, tunnel and 'dog walk' type obstacles... but doesn't get the point of this one... and spooks (not scared, just wants off) when it tips...
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    Agility equipment

    If the pipe is white (mine was - just for a home/fun course) - why not use thick red tape around eye height? Easier and quicker!
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    Help! Need some ideas

    Hire a groomer to visit the kennel, if they would agree :confused:
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    Removing medical tape...as painlessly as possible

    I once took my Spanish grey into the vet - I was supposed to remove tape (covering stiches on her belly following an op) and she was in agony as I carefully tried to pick it off. At the vets - only one way - quickly - sharply - a yelp and its done. But the belly is a reasonably flat/straight...
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    Service GSD demo @ Spanish dog show

    I went to a dog show for the first time today - here in Spain. The show dog part didn't do a lot for me - although there were some fine animals my overall impression was of lots of dogs penned/crated and waiting in a hot+noisy place... then being paraded and fiddled with. Doubtless many of these...
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    Price for a vet visit....what's yours?

    No charge for a general check up here (unless I have a blood analysis done) -- I have a great vet who is genuinely very happy if there's nothing to do :)
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    Breastfeeding mother kicked off plane, what would you do?

    My first thought was why not feed before boarding, somewhere discreet in the terminal, its a short flight, right? But about thirty seconds of internet reasearch reveals that the flight was delayed taking-off for three hours, which makes it all more understandable (irritated passengers and crew...
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    Before Adopting: Need help with a list!

    Considerations I'd suggest... Motivation Responsibility Lifestyle/environment Time Money Attitude/dedication/perseverance Patience/consistency
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    Eclectic pictures

    Eat here...get gas :D
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    "Stunning" product

    Found on the net ....a walk, perhaps.... or one of these :rolleyes: http://www.petpeek.info/ He doesn't look happy . . .
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    I.d. Tags Question

    Yes - so that if they ever do get lost the person that finds them can use their name, which may be of some comfort to them. My dogs both wear two tags, one with their name, my address and cell and a second with their regular vets address and office/emergency numbers. That way if they were ever...
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    What would you do if this happened to you?

    Its obviously difficult to say something not being close to the situation or aware of all the facts - but the car --- insurance, gas etc --- with only 100$ and small income left - doesnt sound like a good idea. And what if it breaks? With respect, its a very cheap car... How about hunting for a...
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    Question: Can People who love to hunt game as a sport be called "animal lovers"?

    Yes, all dogs are meant to be chipped, and animal abuse is a crime, but sadly not that often enforced by punishment it seems, although there has been some progress. The chipping is one thing - but it can mean that animals who are chipped suffer horrific injuries to gauge them out when they are...
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    Question: Can People who love to hunt game as a sport be called "animal lovers"?

    What's an animal lover? Is a marine conservationist involved with dolphin rescue who can't stand dogs or cats an animal lover? Is a vet at a kill-shelter an animal lover? Is a pheasant shooter who keeps a pet dog extremely well an animal lover? It's a very wide, open to...
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    What's your favorite animal? (aside from dogs of course)

    Dolphins. Swam with them once- amazing.
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