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  • Can't believe it's not a basenji

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    Sounds like that dog needs a nail trim. (long nails are my pet peeve… that sound on my floor would make me nuts} -Joanne
  • 'Certified' dog walkers

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    It seems to me there are a couple of issues here. I don't think a shelter wants just any JoeBloe walking in one day to say "hey I'd like to help by walking your dogs". The shelter needs to know something about its volunteers though a criminal check might be a bit much. If someone has been volunteering at a shelter for some time so the staff knows them and now new policies are being put into effect, then the shelter should have some sort of informational meeting/handout for all its volunteers so they know what and why. And even when volunteers have been accepted, some mini-training should be included for handling dogs. Many shelter dogs have been abused so I wouldn't want a volunteer who grew up under the "old" system of training with spanking and collar yerking now handling a special needs dog. Actual certification for dog walkers - no - the government intrudes enough.
  • What 'I' got for Christmas!

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    Fran, your sister made you the perfect gift! That really is adorable. I know a couple of knitters, maybe I'll show them the photos…and beg!
  • My Great Dane Chelo

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    Lovely pictures of Chelo
  • I'm moving to Northern California!

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    AJs HumanA
    I've made a lot of trips around Sacramento. There are a lot of nice areas there. The climate is a lot more temperate than CT. Good luck in The Golden State!
  • Great video

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    Agreed, this week was just a bump in the road. Happy the weekend is here, and the cool is here in houston too, huge news for us…high tomorrow in the mid 70's...wow, yesterdays high was 95 and sweltering..I will definitely take all the dogs our for a cool, brisk run..basenji style.