The matter of staging and caging

Newsday - Prudential’s Veronica Mannarino had a similar tale of a Great Dane at a home she was selling in Smithtown recently. “The owners expected everyone to pet and love the dog, but most people were petrified of him. He was a major part of each showing, and
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Wednesday Buffet: Just gets weirder
FOXSports.com - Every eight minutes, they are the subject of great ridicule. The Steve McNair Titans easily the best hour of standup I’ve seen on the network in forever (Sorry, Dane Now that Bret “The Hitman” Hart’s out of wrestling, Antoine “Big dog” Carr’s out
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Greeley Tribune - Biggest dog: Sadie the Great Dane Owner: Robert Simmons Smallest dog: Daisy Fuentes the Chihuahua Owner: Victoria Fuentes Best Dressed: Syd and Chip, small mixed-terriers in fishermen outfits. Owners: Casey and Julie Herren Best Costume: Sirus the pit bull
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MLive.com - PAINESVILLE, Ohio (AP) A man who shot his Great Dane in the head may have his jail sentence reduced if he dresses up as a dog. Va. spaceport launches its 1st rocket 12/16/2006, 7:11 a.m. ET ATLANTIC, Va. (AP) A rocket carrying two
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Bismarck Tribune - Maybe people will be inspired to take more responsibilty for their own dogs, and maybe more people will go out and rescue a It would be a great story for the sci-fi tabloids, it might even pair well with the story about Bat Boy. It is just comical Find Out More

PRWeb - The pug, later named Bunny by the Pug Rescue of North Carolina, was found with her vulva sewn shut. - 2005-08-02 Senior Great Dane Receives 2005 Broadway Barks Hero Award Rudy, an aging Great Dane, is presented with a Hero award by David Find Out More

Spokane Spokesman-Review - Leave now and never come back — Bre. 3. “Let’s cut a rug, baby!” — Stebbijo. HM: Whatever and almost everyone else. Great town of Beaumont traveled to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, yesterday to thank the courageous Denny’s waitress who helped rescue 8 Find Out More

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PRWeb - Good employment, affordable housing, a family friendly environment and great ourdoors recreational opportunities are all here Have Your Cat or dog’s Picture Taken with Santa Clause just in Time for the Holidays Sam’s Cats & dogs, Naturally, Monroe
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After some down years, SEC is back on top

ESPN.com - You’re the big dog, and next thing you know, you’re a puppy.” In terms of but it really was a sick feeling [watching the Final Four],” Tennessee forward Dane Put a great team on the floor and the fans will follow. Yet here are some of the Continued

Variety - We almost decided on a dog and a fox.” The first Tom & Jerry toon, “Puss Gets the Boot,” received an Oscar nomination for success of the period was the animated “Scooby Doo, Where are You?,” a supernatural whodunit featuring a cowardly Great Dane. Continued

Courier News - Lagasse and Anthony Boudain, comics Mario Cantone, Triumph the Insult Comic dog He s such a great character, it s sure to be a fun evening for everyone, says The third annual New York Comedy Festival runs Nov. 7-12 with Dane Cook, Queen Continued

Pet briefs 

Through Jan. 2, more than 2,400 animal shelters and rescue groups around the world, including 88 Indiana groups, will join PAWs for Home 4 the Holidays 2006. This international pet adoption campaign is designed to match orphaned pets with loving families so they don’t spend the holidays in shelters and can avoid euthanasia. Continued…

Now, the Goshen City Commission is considering an ordinance that would require pet owners to keep their dogs in back yards. Continued…

Pet briefs 

CRABTREE Twelve-year-old DJ Smith will spend the first weekend of December in the sunny climes of southern California thanks to some hard work training his 3-year-old Great Dane, Kiara.
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Understanding Brazil: dogs Part 2 
By Ricky Skelton Of course, not all dogs in Brazil are pampered city dogs. In Brazil there are plenty of beach dogs too. And who wouldnt want to live on a Brazilian beach as a dog? It sounds like the perfect lifestyle to me.
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Metro Times Detroit - Santa Paws Ballot 
Help us pick out the cutest pet in Metro Detroit! Please vote for the cutest pet by selecting the cirlce to the left of their photo and hitting the submit button below.
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Looking For Something Active To Do With Your Great Dane? Try Roller Blading Or Biking

Roller blading is a great way to exercise your Great Dane. Roller blading is a little more challenging when practicing the street commands, since you may not be able to stop with the same precision at a curb as you would when walking or jogging. Before trying to roller blade with your dog, make sure he can automatically stop and sit at streets for you.

Use the principles of street identification when roller blading - slow your dog down twenty feet before an intersection and give the heel command to bring him back to your side. Roller blading with your dog also takes a little more skill in leash handling since you are moving at a faster clip.

Your dog may have trouble adjusting to you on skates. The sound of the skates and your movement will be a little different. Take it slow with him and work on familiar sidewalks at first. But just like running, it may be easier to practice with your dog in a park or in an empty parking lot where you don’t have to worry about stopping at street corners.

Biking With Your Great Dane

Biking is more challenging than running with your Great Dane dog since there is more of a distance between you and your dog, and with that distance you will have a little less control. Biking can also be more difficult since you need to bike on the sidewalk with your dog and not on the street. Many cities have laws prohibiting riding a bike on the sidewalk.

It’s probably easier to just pack your bike and dog in the car and head to a park instead. In the park, you won’t have to worry about car traffic. If you go to the park during off-peak hours, you will have less competition for space with other bikers, skaters and runners. I prefer biking with my dogs at night in the park. I place reflectors on their harnesses as a safety measure.

Since you will want to keep your dog close to your side, you can purchase commercial devices that will keep your dog attached to your bike. Such devices can attach to your dog’s harness and have enough give for your dog to maneuver around obstacles. The disadvantage to these devices is that you can’t see what is happening with your dog, since they attach to the back wheel of your bike.

Biking your Great Dane for extended periods of time on asphalt or concrete is hard on your dog’s skeletal system. Never overdo it. Also inspect your dog’s pads from time to time for wear and tear. Make sure the weather isn’t too severe when biking or running your dog. Stop for plenty of water along the way.