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Buddy

Yep…Buddy is a Pit Bull. He is ever faithful to his family, loves people and is very well trained. Sadly, it is not the temperament of the breed that makes some of these dogs so dangerous, but rather the idiots that are breeding them as fighting dogs. Sadly, there are those that have no respect for animals…take for example what is in the news as of late….Michael Vicks.The Atlanta Falcons has decided to allow this individual to continue to play….what is wrong with the NFL…but then again, many would state what ever happened innocent until proven guilty. The fact that they hauled numerous dead dogs off Vicks property, the fact that there were numerous dog houses and dog fighting paraphernalia, many do not need a guilty plea to think he was involved.  Due to the fact there is such Dangerous Dog laws throughout the country (not to mention those cities that have enforced specific breed banning) it is time to go after those that SHOULD be held responsible. Stricter law enforcement for those breeding animals for fighting, for those training and fighting these animals…. for those hosting these fights…and all those participating and placing bets on a dog fight. Sadly there are several issues in those one news story…let us also not glorify sports figures and celebrities and lets hold them responsible when they too are caught breaking the laws!!!

 This is Atlanta Falcon’s feedback forum:
http://www.atlantafalcons.com/About/Contact_Us.aspx
Please take a moment to email both and express your opinion on the acts of
‘NFL star’ Vicks.

If you feel he soul be suspended there is a petition going around…

http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/animal_fighting_the_final_round/recent_activities/vick_indicted.html

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2007/07/18/griffin.dog.fighting.cnn

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/peter_king/07/18/vick.league/index.html?cnn=yes
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the league response for now – we are being heard already!!!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/07/17/dohrmann.vick/index.html
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more on the story

http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2007/images/07/18/ind.pdf – itemized crimes by Vick

Also, email the NFL at http://www.nfl.com/help/emailtech and let them
know what you think.

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Surry county information:

Commonwealth’s Attorney: Gerald G. Poindexter
SURRY COUNTY
Post Office Box 358
Surry, Virginia 23883
(804) 294-3118
FAX: (804) 294-3560

If you love dogs…get involved.

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“Huh”

This is the Golden look for “Who Me???”

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Coming Soon….Paw Prints "Raising Canine" DVD

Yeah….I have been working on putting together a training DVD that covers not only teaching commands but also demonstrates applying them to every day situations (such as sitting at the door, remaining in a down position during dogs food preparation, when family is eating, how grooming will go so much easier while incorporating commands such as sit, down, stand, etc).
You will be able to purchase the DVD alone, or with the training package that includes DVD, canvas bag, martingale style collar, 20 ft. long line and treats.

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Boarding….

Phoenix, Niki, Gemma and our guest…Sammy!

Taking Sammy’s photograph and turn to see these two!

Sammy comes to stay with us once, sometimes twice a year. He is an intact make and was raised as an only dog…not number one in this house, just part of the pack. The puppy and Sammy did not get along this visit….Sammy likes being the only intact male around….Rocky is not yet neutered….soon.

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Spring Classes

Basic Dog Obedience week night class, 6 week $85.00 Jonesboro (outside).
Basic Dog Obedience, May 2nd, 6 week $95.00 Tyrone (inside and out).
Agility Class week night class, 6 weeks $85.00 (Dogs must be Obedience Trained…basic level) Jonesboro (outside).
Digital Photography Class May 2nd 6 weeks $95.00 Tyrone (Field Trip included)
Digital Photography Class 4 weeks $55.00 McDonough (weekend class)
How to take Better Photographs of your Children & Pets 4 weeks $55.00 (weekend class) McDonough

Contact Dee: dee59@aol.com

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Rocky’s Recall

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Agility 1

Teaching Niki agility….even dogs that have special needs can have some fun!

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