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IT STARTS WITH SAFETY

The little white dog jumped out of the car and ran around the Mizner Bark parking lot, oblivious to the potential dangers as well as its owner’s increasingly frustrated voice. “Cooper (names have been changed to protect the parties involved)! Get back here!” After a few unsuccessful laps chasing the pooch around a parked SUV, the man yelled (quoting), “Fine, get hit by a car, see if I care…@*#!!^! dog!”

Finally the red-faced owner corralled him successfully into the gated park. However, this incident is a good example of how some people are missing a few key points about dogs and car safety. (more…)

HOW TO BE A PACK LEADER
(OR, HOW TO FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT)

Hey dog owners, answer this question: Does your dog know what the word “sit” means? So if you tell him to sit at your feet, right now, his rump will hit the ground, no questions asked, within two seconds? Ok, please go ahead and try it.

How’d it go? How many times did you have to say the word? Was he suddenly mesmerized by that insect buzzing past? Did you give him a little assist by pushing down on his behind? No bribing with treats allowed, either! (more…)

Is my child too young to become involved in competitive sports? Which program or coach in my community will provide the best possible experience for my child? There are no simple answers to these questions because each child is unique and the decisions must match the child. We can, however, provide some general guidelines that should help you.

Which sport? Your child must be interested in the particular sport to have any chance for having a good experience in the activity. Selecting a sport only because Mom or Dad or an older brother or sister had played that sport is not the way to go. If your child has no particular sport in mind then you might try enrolling them in an all-sports program at a recreation department or similar facility. This type of program will give your child a taste of several different sports in a relatively non-competitive and stress free environment. 

Is my child too young? (more…)

For Spring/Summer 2007, the key fashion trends hinge on futuristic space age looks, gleaming shining iridescent fabrics, romantic folkloric delicate softness, sporty slouchy looks, body conscious sculpting and an 80s neon colour vibe.

TOP TEN New Fashion Looks for Spring/Summer 2007

1. Dresses - Every style imaginable from ultra short, mini, knee and maxi.

2. Futurist - Space Odyssey 60s retro futurist, fantasy armour, satins, patent, plastic, rubber and leather.
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