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Some dog breeds get tagged as vicious with reputation ruining regularity by Media over eager to jump on every isolated incident involving any of three or four different breeds. Pitbulls, Rotweillers, Dobermans and German Shepherds are the designated "culprits." Invariably characterized in inflamatory terms as vicious and untrustworthy, these breeds have become targets of sensationalized press reports seeking to play up "savage attacks" on people and other dogs.

Too often, when delving into the backgrounds of such incidents, it becomes obvious that uncaring or abusive owners may well have caused the aberrant behavior of their dogs. Seldom reported are the many examples of love, loyalty and good works by members of these impugned breeds. Apparently, most such instances are deemed not newsworthy.

But not surprising to people who know these breeds are the facts: when they are obtained from reliable, reputable breeders and caringly and properly raised and trained from puppyhood or as young adults, any of them grow up to be fine, affectionate family pets and good canine citizens. With the facts in mind, there's no reason to avoid owning one simply due to undeserved bad press.

So your dog's a bit pudgy. Yes, dogs weight is an important factor in overall health. Do you immediately start sensible dieting, feeding him on bison steak or filet mignon? Or is there another alternative to dogs weight problems? You betcha there is. For example, consider how much exercise he’s getting. Do you take him for daily walks of 10-20 minutes? If not, then part of your answer lies right there. Of course, you’re busy, aren’t we all these days? But stop and think for a minute, you surely can wangle some spare time out of your day for at least a brisk 10-minute walk with Pudgy, er, I mean Rover on a regularly scheduled basis. Maybe it might be in the evening after you get home from work, either just before or right after dinner.

Even if you can only manage a single walk during the week, and on both weekend days, your dog will still derive some exercise benefit and slowly begin shedding a bit of that excess weight. Then, when you see some gain, or rather loss, you might try cooking up some of that bison steak. It’s delicious and you might even give your dog a small bite of it. Let your dog get a good nights sleep with a good nights sleep. Giving your dog a permanent bed to sleep on will increase it's happiness.

Dog owners, too many it's been said, don't pay enough attention to what or how they feed their pets. Of course, Grandma's astute advice "always buy the best," is difficult to ignore. But, especially in today's very difficult economy, it's understandable that folks might try to skimp a little on price, buying bargain dog food instead of the top quality brands. Unfortunately, they're just kidding themselves and short changing their dog, because Fido will need more of the bargain chow to maintain minimal health. Smaller quantities of protein rich, top quality foods actually result in saving money. How to feed your dog involves a few time proven practices. Always feed your dog at the same time every day. Dogs thrive on regularity.

Following these measures will prove to be best for both your prized pet and you.

Caught right smack in the middle of the worst economic downturn in recent memory, dog shelters--public and private--desperately need the help of folks who truly love dogs. Facing drastically reduced budgets and lackluster fund raising campaigns, these worthy organizations are rapidly falling behind in their rescue efforts. Especially distressing is what's happening at public shelters where an overload of strays and owner surrenders forces far more dogs to be euthanized than can be rescued into loving homes. Even private no-kill shelters are finding abnormal difficulty in placing their animals into adoptive homes. With facilities literally jammed to the rafters, these shelters cannot accept new dogs at anywhere near their former pace. Shelters' ability to farm out some dogs to foster homes also has shrunk to dire levels due to the lousy economy, further stretching limited kenneling facilities. They really need foster volunteers to ease the burden. So, how can you help? Well, if you've been thinking about adopting a new Best Friend, do it now, don't put it off any longer. Short finances may strain your budget, yet skipping a couple of dinners out for two or three months may solve the problem for you. Those folks who, for whatever reason, can't adopt, can scrape together five or ten bucks to donate to their local shelter. It may seem a tiny amount, but it really can help, and may just be the difference in saving a precious dog's life.

A dog's wagging tail tells you he's friendly. Not always, though. Tails can tell numerous tales, if you know what to look for. For instance, a fast, expansive wag generally signals I'm excited and very happy, typical of greeting you when you've been gone for awhile. Conversely, a tail held horizontally and somewhat casually indicates the dog is up to checking more about you. Finding out if you're really friendly. Beware a stiff, high, fast wagging tail, which conveys disturbance and definite belligerence. A normally erectly held tail says "I'm very confident of who I am" so, go ahead and pet me. I'm friendly. Of course, everybody knows that a tail tucked between a dog's legs mean he's frightened and insecure, and really needs reassurance and a good friend. Pay attention to your dog's tail and other dogs', too. If you like our website, please rate it at NewDesignWorld.com