Julie Davis
Dog Training In Your Home -
DOODYCALLS o Waste not, want not: Pet Waste o In the dog eat dog world of real estate, an area is only as good as its property values. And for areas overrun by smelly piles of dog poop, the feces factor could prove the weakest link to many homeowners. o The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), estimates Americans own more pets than ever before, with 74.8 million dogs as of 2008. o Beyond your grass, it has been estimated that a single gram of dog feces can contain 23 million fecal coliform bacteria, which are known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal illness, and serious kidney disorders in humans. EPA even estimates that two or three days worth of droppings from a population of about 100 dogs would contribute enough bacteria to temporarily close a bay, and all watershed areas within 20 miles of it, to swimming and shellfishing. o The EPA explains that the decay of your pets waste actually creates nutrients for weeds and algae that grow in the waterways. As these organisms thrive on your dogs droppings, they overtake the water and limit the amount of light that can penetrate the waters surface. As a result, oxygen levels in the water decrease, and the fish and seafood we eat can be asphyxiated, EPA says. o A toxic cycle o If you arent worried about your local waterways, you may be a bit more concerned about the impact of dog droppings on your home. The thing about persistently disposing of stools improperly (or not at all) is that it kicks off a harmful cycle that can affect your whole family - including your pet. o According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pet droppings can contribute to diseases animals pass to humans, called zoonoses. When infected dog droppings are deposited on your lawn, the eggs of certain roundworms and other parasites can linger in your soil for years. Anyone who comes into contact with that soil - be it through gardening, playing sports, walking barefoot or any other means - runs the risk of coming into contact with those eggs; especially your dog. o Some of the hard-to-pronounce parasites your lawn could harbor include Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Salmonella, as well as hookworms, ringworms and tapeworms. Infections from these bugs often cause fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea in humans. Children are most susceptible, since they often play in the dirt and put things in their mouths or eyes. o In the end, it is best not to let sleeping dogs lie when it comes to issues of communal cleanliness. After all, proper sanitation could mean the difference between your yard being a beautiful oasis, or an area that has gone to the dogs. o Author: Dave Mason is the franchise owner of DoodyCalls, Charlestons Premier Pet Waste Removal Service
Military Dog Honored For Heroics In Afghanistan
A Belgian Malinois was recognized by an Air Force unit recently for her heroics in Afghanistan, becoming the first canine to receive an honor from the 341st Training Squadron. The 341st is the organization that trains dogs for the military, and the fact
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Life-Saving Military Service Dog Named Top "American Hero Dog" At The American Humane Association Hero Dog AwardsTM
The sold-out, star-studded awards honoring Americas most courageous canines, hosted at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 6 by Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, was created to celebrate the powerful relationship between dogs and
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Police & military K9s compete
The dogs that help keep us all safe are showing what they can do this weekend in Reno, Nevada. Military and Law Enforcement K9 teams are competing in the 2012 Western States Police Canine Association Year End Trial Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13.
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Dog, Kno, Gets Lawyer Claude M. Kicklighter As Legal Representation In Attack Hearing
Hotel magnate Leona Helmsley left $12 million for her dog Trouble when she died in 2007, but a judge reduced the bequest to $2 million. Indian army personnel use a bulldozer during a rescue mission to save a wild elephant trapped in a water
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Medical Center Helps Military Dogs Heal from War
VOGELWEH, Germany -- U.S. military personnel numbers in Afghanistan have been decreasing over the past couple of years. There is one set of troops in combat, however, that is increasing: military working dogs. Because of their keen sense of smell and acute
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