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- This page is dedicated to my loving dogs.
- They always give trust and and are loyal .
- No matter what happens they are always there waiting to
give me their unconditional love
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Toy Dogs are my favorite kind of dogs
The diminutive size and winsome
expressions of Toy dogs illustrate the main function of this Group: to
embody sheer delight. Don't let their tiny stature fool you, though - -
many Toys are tough as nails. If you haven't yet experienced the
barking of an angry Chihuahua, for example, well, just wait. Toy dogs
will always be popular with city dwellers and people without much
living space. They make ideal apartment dogs and terrific lap warmers
on nippy nights. (Incidentally, small breeds may be found in every
Group, not just the Toy Group. We advise everyone to seriously consider
getting a small breed, when appropriate, if for no other reason than to
minimize some of the problems inherent in canines such as shedding,
creating messes and cost of care. And training aside, it's still easier
to control a ten-pound dog than it is one ten times that size.)
Treat me kindly, my beloved
master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness
than the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick for
although I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and
understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me
do. Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as
you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps fall
upon my waiting ear...When it is cold and wet, please take me
inside...for I am a domesticated animal, no longer used to the bitter
elements...and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at
your feet beside the hearth...though you had no home, I would rather
follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in
the warmest home in all the land, for you are my God and I your devoted
worshiper.. Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should
not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food, that I may stay well to romp and play and do your
bidding...to walk by your side, and stand ready willing and able to
protect you with my life, should your life ever be in danger. And,
beloved Master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my
health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in
your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal
rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my
fate was ever safest in your hands. Your Dog
TRY THIS WITH YOUR DOG
Did
you know that smell is your dog's strongest sense.
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Get a few dog treats.
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Hide a some treats around
the house or backgarden. Make sure you don't let your dog see
where you are hiding them.
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Now, let your dog sniff
your hand to pick up the scent of the treats. See how long it
takes for your dog to find all the treats you have hidden.
I
bet it doesn't take too long.
The
first time you do this, make sure you don't hide the treats in places
that will be too hard for your dog to find. After doing this a
few times you can get sneaky and start hiding the treats in some really
hard places!
Be a Responsible Dog Owner
Among companion animals, dogs are unmatched in their devotion,
loyalty and friendship to humankind. Anyone who has ever loved a dog
can attest to its hundred-fold return. The excitement your dog shows
when you come home, the wagging tail at the sound of the leash being
taken from its hook, the delight in the tossing of a tennis ball, and
the head nestled in your lap-those are only some of the rewards of
being a dog owner.
Owning a dog is not just a privilege-it's a responsibility. These
animals depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, and deserve
much more. If you are considering taking a dog into your life, you need
to think seriously about the commitment that dog ownership entails. If
you already have a dog, you need to consider if you are fulfilling all
your obligations as its owner.
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