News Roundup 25.01.07

Here is a round up of dog news and links fetched from the web using our automated dog bot, for January 07

• Dogs Trust Calls For Action on Dangerous Dogs
  Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, condemns the breeding of dogs for fighting and supports measures to bring the full force of the law
• Dogs may Promote Good Health
  Wells, of Queen's University in Belfast, dogs can aid in the recovery from heart attacks as well as give an early warning of an approaching epileptic fit
• A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled
  Beyond dogs that guide the visually impaired there exists a panoply of other types of assistance dogs. They can alert epileptics to an impending seizure, open doors and retrieve objects for people who have limited mobility

• Nervousness During Car Rides
  Many dogs experience fear and anxiety when placed in a vehicle, and unfortunately, not many know why.
• AKC's Top Dogs of 2006
  Every year the American Kennel Club publishes the registration of the most popular breeds for that year. This year one the most popular breeds is edged out of its spot by a pocket-sized favorite.
• Does your dog play with his food?
  A lot of dogs are no-nonsense, get-right-to-business eaters ... and then there are other dogs.
• My dog died; what do I do?
  Many aging or ill pets are euthanized by a veterinarian of their owner's choice, but what happens afterwards? How do you decide what to do with your dog's remains when your heart hurts?
• Housetraining Tips & Tricks
  Any healthy dog or puppy can be housetrained in a reasonable amount of time if one is vigilant and attentive to the dog's signals.