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Training a Dog to Live With a Baby, From Cesar Millan

by the editors at MarloThomas.com, Posted Jul 18th 2011 12:00PM

Cesar Millan gives advice for approaching the sometimes difficult task of training your dog to live with your newborn. if(typeof ...Cesar Millan gives advice for approaching the sometimes difficult task of training your dog to live with your newborn.
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Kids Who Read to Dogs are Better Students

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 14th 2011 4:00PM

Dog, Simon, prefers television to books. Credit: Jessica Samakow
What sort of books do you suppose dogs like?
Puppies might go for "Go, Dog. Go!" or the Clifford series, while older dogs might prefer "Old Yeller." (Spoiler alert: ...Researchers say storytime should occasionally go to to the dogs.
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Eco Dog Toys for Your Furry Pals

by Honey Berk, Posted Nov 10th 2010 2:00PM

If your dog could talk, he'd tell you he wants to save the planet by chewing on toys like these from Dodo. Credit: West Paw Design Just because he spends most of his time on the floor doesn't mean your favorite canine isn't willing ...Just because he spends most of his time on the floor doesn't mean your favorite canine isn't willing to do his part to save the planet.
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Would You Rent a Drug-Sniffing Dog?

by Brett Singer, Posted Oct 22nd 2010 10:25AM

Questioning your kid? Rent a drug-sniffing dog. Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images
Parents in Maryland who fear that their children are using illegal drugs can get some help from a four-footed friend -- for a fee, of course. A company ...
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Pit Bull That Attacked 4-Year-Old Girl Released From Death Row

by Brett Singer, Posted Aug 18th 2010 11:00AM

Franchesca Surun, right, with her dog Snoop, who spent eight months on doggie death row for biting a 4-year-old girl.Credit: Joe Marino, New York Daily News
Here's a phrase you don't hear every day: Wow, that dog has a great lawyer. Following ...
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Tips on Preparing Pets for Baby's Arrival

by Monique El-Faizy, Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:00PM

Kitty, meet baby. Credit: Getty Images
Everyone knows that the arrival of a new baby requires major adjustments by everyone in a household. But what about the family pet? It turns out your furry friends also need to be prepped for the blessed ...
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Can I Name My Baby After the Dog?

by The Name Lady, Posted May 20th 2010 11:00AM

I am seven months pregnant with my fourth (and last) boy. The name we are strongly considering is Jasper, however, that was also the much-loved name of our much-loved dog -- my "first baby" -- who has been dead now for over five years. As we live ...
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How to Pick the Perfect Pooch for Your Kids

by Sandy Maple, Posted Apr 2nd 2010 11:00AM

Look for tolerant breeds when picking a puppy to join your family. Credit: Susan.W.Patton, Flickr
If you've decided to adopt a dog for your family, it's time to do your homework. Because while all dogs require commitment and financial resources, ...
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Dogs and Toddlers Understand Gestures at Same Level

by Brett Singer, Posted Jul 22nd 2009 2:00PM

Dogs are just as smart as two-year-olds sometimes, according to a recent study. Photo: jupiterimages
It turns out that dogs are more like our children than we realize. Two studies have found that man's best friend possesses a two-year-old child's ...
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Siberian Girl Literally Raised By Cats and Dogs

by Brett Singer, Posted May 27th 2009 6:00PM

A 5-year-old girl in Siberia was being raised by cats and dogs, according to police. Image: wikitravel.org
Next time you tell your kids that they're acting like they were raised by wolves, you may want to reconsider that statement. A ...
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Obama Girls Get Their Dog

by Brett Singer, Posted Apr 13th 2009 1:00PM

So what was in your Easter basket? Jelly beans, perhaps? Peeps? (I like Peeps.) A chocolate bunny or four? How about a puppy? Sasha and Malia got their very own Easter Beagle yesterday – well, Easter Portuguese Water Dog. Close enough. ...
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Obamas Pick A Dog

by Brett Singer, Posted Feb 26th 2009 6:00AM

The suspense is over! The most important issue facing our nation will soon come to a close! Drum roll, please... Michelle Obama has revealed that she wants a Portuguese Water Dog. Obama told People Magazine that it was down to either that or a ...
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Obama Picks First Dog - Almost

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Jan 11th 2009 4:00PM

President-elect Barack Obama has had to make a lot of difficult decisions during his transition to the White House. But according to the man himself, many of them pale in comparison to the task of fulfilling his promise to his daughters ... putting a ...
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Photo Cards or Traditional Cards?

by Jennifer Jordan, Posted Dec 6th 2008 11:02AM

One of the most fun things I used to do every holiday season was head to Barnes and Noble (or wherever) and pick out holiday cards to send to friends and family. More often than not we choose "Holiday Greetings" instead of "Merry Christmas" since ...
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Dad Fights Pit Bull to Save Daughter

by Sandy Maple, Posted Nov 21st 2008 3:00PM

This is one of those stories that sends chills down my spine. It has a happy ending - but just barely. 31-year-old Steven Hehr of Gladstone, Oregon was visiting with some friends in Happy Valley when he heard his seven-year-old daughter, Jayda, ...
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