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	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:22:16 -0700</pubDate>
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		<p><b>Dog Sports: Exercise And Fun</b><br />
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Miss Daisy, Canine Reporter <br />
<br />
I Know Dogs<br />
<br />
This article by LaDonna Seely appeared in Star Tribune newspaper regarding dog team sports&hellip; Flyball.  (What about solo sports for dogs?)<br />
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&ldquo;Flyball races consist of teams of four dogs and their handlers. One by one, the dogs race over a 51 foot course that requires each dog to jump a series of four hurdles, step on a box that triggers a tennis ball to pop out, catch the ball and return back over the course with the ball in it&rsquo;s mouth and cross the line to start he next dog&rsquo;s leg of the relay.<br />
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The first team to finish without any errors wins the race. Many teams complete the course in 20 seconds, with the world record nearing the 15-second mark.<br />
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In 2007,The North American Flyball Association reported a total of 342 tourneys entered 8,360 teams for 358 Clubs. The events attracted 5,697 different dogs representing 146 breeds. While any breed or mix can participate, the small to mid-sized dogs have an advantage due to the hurdle height and raceway dimensions. Five of NAFA&rsquo;s top 10 dogs last year were border collies. &ldquo;<br />
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I love those border collies. <br />
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My reaction to Flyball is what can the ordinary dog owner do to for his Fido? A dog you don&rsquo;t have to especially train for teamwork and still have fun and exercise. I suppose you could organize a special race for dachshunds (which would have to be a very short one with low hurdles), a special race for Bischons and Poodles with mirrors for grooming glances, and a long course for Greyhounds using a track meet stopwatch.<br />
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St. Barnards could carry a rescue doll instead of a ball, and a rat terrier could carry a dead mouse. (Just kidding.) <br />
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There are many sports that feature agility, fetching, speed, and conformation. Local clubs would be the most help here. Call one.<br />
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All dogs are above average in their own way.<br />
<br />
Miss Daisy, Roving Reporter Reporting<br />
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Robert is editor of Dog Biscuit Gazette, dog lover grandiose, educator, and professional speaker.<br />
<br />
Miss Daisy, from Embarrass, MN, is a roving reporter and writer for the Gazette. Being an above average dog she belongs to MENSA For Dogs and reports tips for dogs and owners.<br />
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	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:40:28 -0700</pubDate>
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		<p><b>Famous Dogs And Sawtelle Boulevard</b><br />
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Miss Daisy, <br />
<br />
Canine Reporter <br />
<br />
There is Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, Snoopy and now Miss Daisy Sawtelle to name a few.<br />
<br />
I hate to brag but I can&rsquo;t help it. These dogs are heavy hitters and world famous. My claim to fame is being a MENSA dog, above average that is. I know dogs and Robert, editor of the Dog Biscuit Gazette, has taught me about humans and what to report about for dog owners and their &lsquo;best friends&rsquo;.<br />
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I was covering a story in Los Angeles with Robert about cruelty to animals, when I was shocked to see a street named Sawtelle Boulevard. I looked up from taking a pee and there it was.  I certainly wasn&rsquo;t going to pee there again.<br />
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I speculated that it was because I was an above average, attractive, and irresistible. (Dogs have egos too&hellip;watch the Westminster Dog Show.)<br />
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It had to be the success story about my humble beginnings from Embarrass, MN to becoming a canine reporter. My reporting was apparently noticed by the Los Angeles city council and they honored my work with this tribute. <br />
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A small parade was ordered while I was in town and I was placed on the front of the float with a Hollywood trick monkey, a cursing parrot, and a fluffy cat (Uff Da.) Pet lovers lined the six-block street with their animals looking on enviously while a recording of &ldquo;How Much Is That Doggy In The Window&rdquo; played softly. This tune is very offensive to me. (But that&rsquo;s another story.) <br />
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(Little did we know but the &lsquo;parade&rsquo; was a funeral parade. We had accidentally stumbled into it and couldn&rsquo;t exit for two blocks. Nevertheless, we waved and sadly smiled as if we were mourners.)<br />
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There were some Hollywood producers there naturally while the videos and stills were taken. They parted with the familiar words,&rsquo; we&rsquo;ll be in touch&rsquo;. <br />
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Just then a resounding backfire from the motorcycle escort woke me up and I realized I was back home in the office. What a nap. The picture on the wall of the parrot and the monkey hadn&rsquo;t moved but the cat did so I went back to sleep.<br />
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That street sign remained: Sawtelle Boulevard. <br />
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		<p><b>Border Collie For Rescue And Protection: A Breed Apart</b><br />
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Miss Daisy <br />
Canine Reporter<br />
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This border collie breed is way above average. I wouldn&rsquo;t be surprised if many are MENSA DOG members already. Many border collies keep emailing me bragging about their other talents and I am impressed. However, I am currently on line with Malcolm, a protector collie that locates lost humans and is a real dude. <br />
<br />
The following article in USA TODAY shows the versatility of this amazing dog. <br />
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&ldquo;Southwest Florida International relies of an old fashioned remedy for runway safety: a smart dog.<br />
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Since 2001, a nine year old border collie has been patrolling the runway and chasing any birds in sight. A bird being sucked into aircraft engines is one of the most persistent safety problems at airports. Border collies scare the birds but don&rsquo;t harm them.<br />
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The military was first to use dogs to chase birds from runways. Southwest Florida was the first commercial airport to begin using dogs in 1999, says airport spokeswoman, Victoria Moreland.<br />
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She says bird populations have fallen dramatically. Surrounded by lakes and wetlands the airport draws a variety of species, including sandhill cranes, eagles, wood storks, turkey vultures, egrets, herons, and ducks.<br />
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The Federal Aviation Administration has asked airports to update their wildlife management programs. Other airports have use used fake owls, firecrackers, and propane cannons to deter birds.&rdquo;<br />
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Embarrass, MN, my hometown, doesn&rsquo;t have an international airport yet but when they do, the birds to keep away will be Canadian geese, wild turkeys, and Mug Wumps&hellip;but that&rsquo;s another story.<br />
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	<pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:02:09 -0700</pubDate>
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		<p><b>Rabies and Dog Vaccinations. 3 Musts In A Dog's Life</b><br />
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Miss Daisy, Canine Reporter<br />
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I know well the importance of getting a shot or two. Back in Embarrass, MN. my home town, I remember there was a dog, Charlie, who never had any vaccinations, for whatever reason, and died a nasty death from rabies. I don&rsquo;t even like to think about it but I must warn you so it isn&rsquo;t put off or forgotten.<br />
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Rabies in dogs is characterized by an incubation period of 20 to 30 days. This is followed by a period of excitement, when the animal becomes vicious. The excitement stage may be evident or may be entirely absent. Paralysis then develops, first involving the hind legs and thereafter becoming general. Death occurs within 10 days following the first symptom.<br />
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Like humans, dogs need vaccinations even at an early age. That is why it is important to immunize puppies so that they <br />
will survive until they are fully grown.<br />
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Hence, in order to protect the puppies against infectious diseases, it is best to give them their shots and they should be re-immunized after 3 to 4 weeks. In this way, the puppies will be able to endure any infectious disease that may come their way.<br />
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<b>Rabies and Immunization</b><br />
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Rabies is an acute and almost invariably fatal disease communicated to man through the saliva of a rabid animal, usually dogs, foxes, squirrels, and bats.<br />
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Dogs, fortunately, always present evidence of the disease before becoming infected. The etiologic agent is an ultramicroscopic virus present in the saliva and the central nervous system.<br />
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Alternatively, the effects of rabies in human beings can be fatal as it is with dogs. When a human is bitten and the source or animal is unknown, the person must undergo painful lab tests for detection and treatment. Hence, in order to avoid these problems, it is best to have your dogs vaccinated with anti-rabies shots.<br />
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Moreover, certain precautions should also be made when the age of the dogs are taken into consideration. For some guides regarding this matter, here are some tips:<br />
<br />
<b>1. The age of puppies</b><br />
<br />
It is best to consider the puppies&rsquo; age before subjecting them to their shots.<br />
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For puppies that are 4 to 20 weeks old, their first shots should be given during their 6th to 8th weeks of age. The last shots shall be given on the 14th to 16th week of age. These date apply to all primary vaccines.<br />
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For rabies, puppies should be 16 to 26 weeks old.<br />
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<b>2. For dogs that are 20 weeks old up to 2 years old</b><br />
<br />
During this age, dogs should have received their booster shots already. This is essential so as to lengthen the immunity of the vaccines in the dog&rsquo;s system. At this stage, additional vaccines are recommended for added protection such as vaccines against bordetella and other newer vaccines.<br />
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<b>3. For dogs that are older than 2 years</b><br />
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By this time, the dogs should have been through with their booster shots. What comes next is the annual re vaccination. These kinds of vaccines are still recommended so as to lengthen their protection. The bottom line is that vaccinations are extremely important to your dog&rsquo;s life. <br />
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Like the way it functions in human beings, vaccines are needed in order to protect the dogs from imminent risk of acquiring diseases brought about by viruses.<br />
With dog vaccines, you can be assured that your dog will be at its peak of health for a longer period of time, free from any life-threatening diseases. <br />
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Indeed, with vaccines every life is lengthened.<br />
<br />
Robert is editor of Dog Biscuit Gazette, dog lover grandiose, educator, and professional speaker.<br />
<br />
Miss Daisy, from Embarrass, MN, is a roving reporter and writer for the Gazette. Being an above average dog she belongs to MENSA For Dogs and reports tips for dogs and owners.<br />
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	<pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:44:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<p><a target="_new" href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/to//www.digitaldataplease.com/DogBiscuitGazette/2008/01/10/old-dogs-and-new-tricks/t:4afc279b70485;src:blog" rel="nofollow"><b>Old Dogs And New Tricks: Three Basics</b><br />
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I Know Dogs<br />
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I came across this article in: USA Today: You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks and found that humans and dogs can learn new behaviors. Since all dogs are above average, it should be no biggie. Even humans can learn new tricks like Robert.<br />
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They wrote:   &ldquo;FIGURE OUT WHAT MOTIVATES YOUR DOG. Some dogs like balls. Others are very focused on food. Most love attention.&rdquo;<br />
<i>(Robert, my editor, loves food and attention&hellip;balls too, yes, meatballs.) </i><br />
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&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t assume that whatever works for your neighbor&rsquo;s pooch will work for yours, says Victoria Wells, manager of shelter behavior and training at the ASPCA in New York City, who appears on Animal Planet&rsquo;s &ldquo;Animal Precinct.&rdquo; You may have to try more than one approach before finding the best motivator. <br />
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Once you know what will work, you can teach just about any canine or human a new behavior.&rdquo;<br />
<i><br />
(Robert is different because he doesn&rsquo;t do what normal neighbors do. He is so vain that he over responds to compliments, attention, and food at the same time. His best motivator is all three together. Then he pets me on the head and throws me a treat.)</i><br />
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1. &ldquo;BECOME THE CEO. <br />
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Manage the relationship between you and your dog. The animal may need to see you as the &ldquo;dog god,&rdquo; particularly if you have an animal with behavior issues. King likens it to the difference between being the CEO, who is often reserved with employees, and the secretary, who is more accessible.&rdquo;<br />
<i>(I can teach Robert to feed me just by whimpering. I raise my paw and he shakes hands with me. That&rsquo;s CEO TRAINING.) </i><br />
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2. &ldquo;USE &ldquo;BEHAVIOR SHAPING. <br />
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Break the desired outcome down into smaller steps, Wells says. If you want your dog to learn to roll over, first reinforce having the dog lie down. Next, have her lie down and roll onto her side. Finally, encourage her to roll completely over. &ldquo;It can take a little longer, but this process will stick with the dog better,&rdquo; Wells says.&rdquo;<br />
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(I have real trouble teaching Robert in &lsquo;Behavior Shape&rsquo; and roll over because he is too big and he just doesn&rsquo;t catch on <br />
when I demonstrate. He is not a MENSA person.</i><br />
<i><br />
Furthermore, he is so penurious with the dog food&hellip;the cheapest brand that I refuse to eat it and make him give me a balanced diet. He does. <a target="_new" href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/to//www.digitaldataplease.com/DogBiscuitGazette/miss-daisy/t:4afc279b70485;src:blog" rel="nofollow">See the article on nutrition.</a> It&rsquo;s all in &lsquo;Behavior Shaping&rsquo;. Most humans, like all dogs can learn new behaviors.)</i><br />
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3. &ldquo;MANAGE THE ENVIRONMENT. <br />
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If squirrels running up the tree in the yard distract your dog, then don&rsquo;t try training him outside, King says. Instead, find a place with few or no distractions.&rdquo;<br />
<i>(Robert is easily distracted, not by squirrels, but by the TV, the telephone, and the doorbell. I have trained him to bypass all this by pretending to go pee and interrupting his focus. Works every time if we Manage the Environment.)<br />
</i><br />
Dogs rule. Try these trick tips with your dog.<br />
<br />
Miss Daisy, Canine Reporter Reporting<br />
<br />
Robert is editor of Dog Biscuit Gazette, dog lover grandiose, educator, and professional speaker.<br />
Miss Daisy, from Embarrass, MN, is a roving reporter and writer for the Gazette. Being an above average dog she belongs to MENSA For Dogs and reports tips for dogs and owners.<br />
<br />
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		<p><b>7 Ways Your Dog's Nose Knows</b><br />
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Miss Daisy, Canine Reporter Reporting<br />
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As Elizabeth Barret Browning said, "How Do I I Love Thee, Let Me Count The Ways". There is a problem here and it has to do with dog appreciation and lack of respect. Sure, we make nice pets to pat, and you dress us up in Halloween costumes and Superman outfits. <br />
<br />
You humans groom us to prance around dog shows and make us howl at your silly singing voices but do you once take an inventory of our sum total of talents, NO.<br />
<br />
Let me count the ways for you:<br />
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1. Dogs can track bedbugs and humans can't. They just overreact. New York City was overrun with bedbugs in their exclusive hotels and apartment buildings so they trained dogs to hunt them down.<br />
<br />
2. The Motion Picture Association of America used us to sniff out DVD's in the cargo area of Heathrow Airport in London for pirated DVD's.<br />
<br />
3. Law enforcement agencies use us for narcotics, explosives, and people, both dead and alive.<br />
<br />
4. In my home state of Minnesota, schools are teaching us to sniff out mercury, and sniffing out invasive weeds in Montana.<br />
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5. Would you believe 'cows in heat'? The bulls are losers because most dairy cows are usually artificially inseminated so that we are intensively trained because we are not particularly interested in 'horny' cows.<br />
<br />
6. Mold dogs are taught to detect about 18 toxic molds that can cause allergies.<br />
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7. Cell dogs are very effective for the calming and therapeutic presence they have with prisoners. The inmates help train us for community work like using our noses to help the disabled.<br />
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To sum up, we are delighted to be of service. Any dog can trained to perform but the ones with personality, not pedigrees, are chosen to contribute. Remember, all dogs are above average depending on their abilities.<br />
<br />
Miss Daisy, Canine Reporter Reporting<br />
<br />
Robert is editor of Dog Biscuit Gazette, dog lover grandiose, educator, and professional speaker.<br />
<br />
Miss Daisy, from Embarrass, MN, is a roving reporter and writer for the Gazette. Being an above average dog she belongs to MENSA For Dogs and reports tips for dogs and owners.<br />
<br />
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		<p><font size="3"><b>Urination. A Dog's Contribution For Turning An Issue Into A Profitable Business</b></font><br />
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Miss Daisy, Roving Reporter<br />
I Know Dogs<br />
Urination.<br />
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"Dogs do it, bees do it, and even educated fleas do it." When it comes to humans, even sophisticated millionaires do it... but won't talk about it because it's not dinner conversation. Even Broadway musical shows do it. <i>Urinetown</i><u>,</u> did it and amused and generated snickers universally.<br />
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When dogs do it, it's done out in the open for all to see. Some squat, some leg lift, and some try to cover up the spot with a dash of dirt. Humans are different and retreat to a restroom or enclosure and flush as quietly as possible, wash their hands, and come out smiling.<br />
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In Embarrass, MN. my hometown, no one is embarrassed. In fact, they take this natural phenomenon with pride and celebrate with a regional competition and recognition. Men are particularly encouraged to participate in the annual peeing contest and the winner gets a $2500.00 gift certificate to the Mall of America in the Twin Cities.<br />
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Peabody's Bar and Grill, just outside of town, sponsors this event with 14 beer companies, 6 coffee companies and a waiting list of 24 soft drink companies. The sponsorship funds are hefty and Peabody is making a fortune.<br />
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The contest is to see who can best write their names in the snow, if you know what I mean. Embarrass has snow 5 months of the year so competitors can practice anywhere and everywhere they want, any time they want, along with a high liquid consumption level. The only downside to practicing outside is the temperature...down to 50 below.<br />
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Paramedics are on standby should any frostbite occur. Occasionally, too much alcohol will cloud the judgment of a determined competitor and they are forced to withdraw in pain. Another effect of sub zero weather is that often 'pee sickles' form and writing is temporarily suspended.<br />
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"I Still Write Your Name In The Snow" is the theme song. Bar owners in warmer climates don't realize how profitable this can be and argue that they have no natural resources to work with. Wrong. With an ice making machine from the bar and restaurant, you could make a fortune.<br />
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With the sponsors proceeds, a downtown parade with 3 floats is planned to celebrate the winner along with Miss Embarrass' Snow Queen and a band from the Fire Brigade. The floats are pulled by a team of sled dogs, any which I could sniff noses with. The Snow Queen is a waitress who is selected by the amount of beer she has served.<br />
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Embarrass, MN. used to have ice fishing contests but gave them up when Leroy Peabody came up with the idea, after watching dogs peeing, of writing your name in the snow for prizes. He also sells T-shirts and coffee mugs emblazoned with phrases like, 'Don't Eat the Yellow Snow,' 'Send A Message In The Snow', and 'Man Who Tinkles In The Wind, Tinkles On Himself. '<br />
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The judges view photos of the statements and pick a winner based on the number of dotted i's and crossed t's.<br />
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The point here is that dogs were the first to start this profitable trend in Embarrass, Mn, where all the ladies are lovely, all the guys are good looking, and all the dogs above average. With more creative men alike Leroy Peabody, this trend could go worldwide thanks to dogs.<br />
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Adopt a dog and be creative.<br />
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Check out my favorite article for adopting a dog. <a rel="nofollow" target="_" href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/to/3boXhY/www.digitaldataplease.com/DogBiscuitGazette/2007/10/18/five-great-reasons-to-get-a-dog/t:4afc279b70485;src:blog" new="">Click here</a>:<br />
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Robert, editor of Dog Biscuit Gazette, and dog lover grandiose,  an educator and professional speaker.<br />
Miss Daisy, from Embarrass, MN, is a roving reporter and writer for the Gazette. Being way above average dog she belongs to MENSA For DOGS and reports on dogs. Daisy knows dogs.<br />
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		<p><b><font size="3" class="art_title">3 Reasons To Take Your Dog To Work And Boost Your Bottom Line</font></b><br />
<font class="copyright">By <a target="_new" href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/to//ezinearticles.com/?expert=Robert_Sawtelle/t:4afc279b70485;src:blog" rel="nofollow">Robert Sawtelle</a> and Miss Daisy<br />
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Miss Daisy, Roving Reporter For The Dog Biscuit Gazette<br />
I Know Dogs<br />
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Did you see the New York Times article advocating the taking of your dog to work?<br />
I have been a strong lobbyist for this kind of action for years. People take their kids to work and bring their work home. Why not a dog?<br />
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1. The Times reported that businesses work better and people are more relaxed when accompanied by their dog. Why not take your dog to work if it improves the bottom line and makes you feel comfortable? I have gotten some of my best ideas hanging around the editor (Robert) while at work. (Not that he is a dog.)<br />
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2. Your dog will be your confidant and let you pet him as you talk to him, listen to your great thoughts, not interrupt except to cock his head in agreement, and never gossip to your staff. (However, please don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are beyond reproach.)<br />
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Taking your dog to work is not a new idea as I am finding out by sniffing around. There are tons of businesses doing this. A confidential source urged me to check one out right here in my backyard in Minnesota, as an example.<br />
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My source revealed that there was this good-looking stud, Max that was working miracles at this engineering firm and to publish this information in order to encourage others with dogs to follow. Max told me he had more fun than a bunch of monkeys on roller blades and got a headache from all the pats on the head.<br />
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3. He also said how mellow everyone was and soon others were bringing their dogs. No barking just sniffing allowed.<br />
Imagine, an engineering firm that would be normally stiff and boring, bringing their dog to work for petting and talking to. <br />
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These guys have brains and heart. If an engineering firm can be loose and caring, anybody can. Normally they deal in hard facts not fuzzy pets and dog lingo.<br />
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I rest my case. Dogs rule.<br />
Check out my favorite article for adopting a dog. <a new="" target="_new" href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/to/3boXhY/www.digitaldataplease.com/DogBiscuitGazette/2007/10/18/five-great-reasons-to-get-a-dog/t:4afc279b70485;src:blog" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>:<br />
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Robert, editor of Dog Biscuit Gazette, and dog lover grandiose,  an educator and professional speaker.<br />
Miss Daisy, from Embarrass, MN, is a roving reporter and writer for the Gazette.  Being way above average dog she belongs to MENSA For DOGS and reports on dogs.  Daisy knows dogs.<br />
<br />
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	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:43:10 -0700</pubDate>
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		<p><font size="3"><b><font class="art_title">Westminster Dog Show Bows To The Beagle</font></b></font><br />
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Miss Daisy, Roving Reporter.<br />
I Know Dogs<br />
<br />
I was watching the Westminster Dog Show the other night and who should win Best In Show but a Beagle. First time ever.<br />
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A Beagle!<br />
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What a hunk. This guy rattled my bones and I don't mean chewables. I would like him to be a roving reporter like me because he would have stories of his climb to the top and report his feelings of loneliness, hopes, fears, and triumphs.<br />
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Who could forget Snoopy from Peanuts, his lovable antics and intelligence? He was above average also, as all dogs are. There are records of Beagles going back in history 2000 years and what superb hunters, and protectors they were. <br />
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Today, they do much the same by hunting for drugs, contraband, and crime evidence.<br />
Very smart indeed and because of that, I would like to propose a new category for dogs: Best In Know<br />
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Being a MENSA dog myself, I know that all kinds of dogs have one kind of talent or another. Why not promote a dog show that features the talent and intelligence of dogs instead of just a beauty contest? Not just exhibitions of running, jumping and Frisbees, but thinking and reasoning. All dogs would be allowed to compete and adopted dogs given special consideration.<br />
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There might even be a Special Olympics for handicapped dogs to show their thinking abilities. They have abilities too. My handicap was being from Embarrass, MN. (Think of all the explaining I had to do.) <a target="_new" href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/to//ezinearticles.com/?How-I-Survived-Embarrass,-MN-In-An-Animal-Shelter&id=1000593/t:4afc279b70485;src:blog" rel="nofollow">Click here</a><br />
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And what about more recognition for the owners, trainers, and groomers, to name a few. Look what they did for Lassie.<br />
Any prize money would go to the ASPCA, Humane Society, puppy mill elimination and pet shelters.<br />
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By the way if you love dogs, <a target="_new" href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/to/3boXhY/www.digitaldataplease.com/DogBiscuitGazette/2007/10/18/five-great-reasons-to-get-a-dog/t:4afc279b70485;src:blog" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> Five Great Reasons To Adopt A Dog.<br />
<br />
Robert, editor of Dog Biscuit Gazette, and dog lover grandiose, an educator and professional speaker.<br />
Miss Daisy, from Embarrass, MN, is a roving reporter and writer for the Gazette.  Being a way above average dog she belongs to MENSA For DOGS and reports on dogs.  Daisy knows dogs.<br />
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		<p><font size="3"><b>How I Overcame Rejection and Depression For An Above Average Dog. We Have Feelings Too</b></font><br />
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Miss Daisy, Roving Reporter.<br />
<br />
I Know Dogs<br />
<br />
There are always articles about how humans are depressed and rejected. What about us? I've been rejected and I'm hurt. (Above average dogs have feelings too.) Not by a human but another dog. I thought I knew dogs. This is what I did and it worked for me.<br />
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I met this neat dog on the Internet, a sled dog named Mush. We kept in touch for several months and exchanged information with each other. He likes to wrestle and nip, listens to rock & roll, and has an engaging muzzle with a nose to die for.<br />
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Mush has beautiful legs and a hind end that he says is his calling card. Ladies can't resist him and chase close behind for approval. He is a Malamute and is very athletic with his sled dog racing in the annual Iditarod.<br />
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(Iditarod is an annual sled dog race in Alaska, where mushers and teams of dogs cover about 1,151 miles in ten to seventeen days.<br />
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Frequently teams race through blizzards causing whiteout conditions, and sub-zero weather and gale-force winds which can cause the wind chill to reach -100 °F The fastest winning time record was set in 2002 with a time of 8 days, 22 hours. The race is the most popular sporting event in Alaska, and the top mushers and their teams of dogs are local celebrities.)<br />
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I know what cold is because my hometown of Embarrass, MN. gets below 50 degrees. This year 2008 was 58 below air temperature.<br />
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I love cold dogs with hot hearts.<br />
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We have not kept in touch because of the frozen pipes bursting in the Dog Biscuit Gazette office that ruined half the house. (You've' heard of a half way house haven't you? Same thing only slightly different.) Mush got lonely and disappointed so sent me this email:<br />
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<i>"I have found someone else. I have missed you terribly but reasoned since I haven't heard from you that you no longer wanted to sniff and roll. A beautiful little Sheltie has been in touch with me and we are a couple for the moment. Because I know you are a MENSA dog and very intelligent, you would be able to cope with this. See you around."</i><br />
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I know he has several families elsewhere but I still love him. I must use my intellect to overcome this emotional loss.<br />
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The other day Robert was watching Oprah and she had one of those psychologists offering advice for dumped people and I thought since we all have emotions, I should listen. I think his name was Dr. Bill.<br />
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He said, "Life is understood looking backwards but must be lived forwards."<br />
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I thought that's painful but so true.<br />
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There must be hundreds if not thousands of dogs out there waiting for me and I have Robert to help me. (I'm a little worried with this assumption because he still has no clue where he parked the car at the Mall of America.)<br />
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Anyway, I am going to contact that Great Dane that has been trying to get my attention and start over. This guy is a big one but has a warm heart too.<br />
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It's called moving on and living forward. It worked for me.<br />
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Nevertheless, I'm looking forward to the office becoming unfrozen and whole again, looking forward to a peanut butter treat, and forward to a good belly rub.<br />
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Robert, editor of Dog Biscuit Gazette, and dog lover grandiose, an educator and professional speaker. Miss Daisy, from Embarrass, MN, is a roving reporter and writer for the Gazette. Being way above average dog she belongs to MENSA For DOGS and reports on dogs. Daisy knows dogs.<br />
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