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Why Doesn't My Dog Love Me?

Remember your dog doesn't speak the English language so don't expect it to love you without time and distance.

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Stress ... a Contagious Disease

Just like humans, dogs experience a huge range of emotions, in different ways at different times and thus, have different coping mechanisms with which to deal with them.

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Running Plus Loose Dog Equals …

You are running down the street and a pit bull dog gets loose from its owner’s grip and runs towards you. What do you do?

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Cindy is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

While the chances of finding an orange tabby female are around 20%, the chance of falling head over heals in love with Cindy is 100%!

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Terry Funk is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

How can you resist these adorable puppy eyes?! Terry Funk needs a new forever home after being returned to AAHS through no fault of his own.

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Your Dog, YOUR Responsibility

Dr Paula Loniak, a local veterinarian, describes a recent dog attack on her own dogs, and what should be done to prevent these attacks

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My Dog Digs Holes in My Beautiful Yard. What Can I Do About It ?

I get lots of calls from gardeners asking me how to stop their dog from digging .I get equal amounts of calls from dogs saying their work is not appreciated !!!

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Ashley is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

Ashley is a sweet, outgoing puppy looking for a new home after being left in an apartment when her family moved away... will you give her the loving home she's looking been for?

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Tanker is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

Tanker is absolutely the king of head-butting and loves to rub his head under your chin!

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Delia the Greyhound Discusses Life at the Desperate Dogs Ranch

A dogs perspective of what its like for a nervous dog to stay at the Desperate Dogs Ranch

 
 
 

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