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            <title>How can I avoid dog behavior problems?</title>
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    Set rules immediately and be consistent. 
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    Avoid situations that promote inappropriate behavior. 
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    Observe the pet and provide what it needs (food, care, attention and entertainment). 
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    Supervi...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:18:53</pubDate>
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            <title>How do I deal with a dominant dog?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;For some people the phrase &ldquo;top dog&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t just a saying. It actually describes their dogs. If you&rsquo;ve got a dog who likes to boss you (or others) around, chances a...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:18:32</pubDate>
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            <title>Are there dog toys that are better than others?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[For dogs and other animal companions, toys are not a luxury, but a necessity.
Toys help fight boredom in dogs left alone, and toys can even help prevent some problem behaviors from developing. Although cats can be pretty picky when it comes to enjoying particular toys&mdash;ignoring a $10...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:02:47</pubDate>
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            <title>How do I choose a qualified dog sitter?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Dog&nbsp;sitters do much more than provide&nbsp;a pet with food and water while&nbsp;their&nbsp;guardian is&nbsp;away from home.&nbsp; A good pet sitter also spends quality time with the animal, gives him exercise and knows how to tell if&nbsp;he needs veterinary attention. What's more, pet sitte...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:35:32</pubDate>
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            <title>How many treats should I give my dog?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Dog&nbsp;owners have always liked to show their&nbsp;family pet a little extra love with the occasional treat, but modern treats have gone way beyond slipping Rover a little turkey under the kitchen...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:54:26</pubDate>
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            <title>What is a puppy mill?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Puppy mills are nothing new. These mass dog-breeding operations have been around for decades.&nbsp;They continue to thrive because they prey on unwitting consumers who are smitten by too-cute-for-words puppies in pet store windows and on fancy websites. Because a puppy mill is a ...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:19:21</pubDate>
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            <title>How do I know when my dog is a Senior?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Most dogs enter their golden years between seven and 10 years of age, with large/giant breeds becoming seniors earlier than small breeds. Many breeds experience a graying of their coat as they age, particularly around the muzzle&mdash;but there are oth...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:25:13</pubDate>
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            <title>What can i do to help my dog through Winter?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[In many areas, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. The Pampered Pup.com urges&nbsp;dog owners to take extra precautions this winter to ensure the safety of their companion animals.
&quot;Dogs rely solely on their human caregivers for safety and comfort&nbsp;&mdash; espe...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:27:45</pubDate>
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            <title>Why should I adopt a dog?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[When one decides they want to get a puppy or even an adult dog, there are several decisions to make. One of the first ones is should I buy a dog or adopts one? My opinion is one should always adopt a dog. Whatever your decision is a puppy or adult ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:44:05</pubDate>
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            <title>What should I know about micro-chipping my dog?</title>
            <link>http://www.thepamperedpup.com/puppy_pointers/microchip-dog</link>
            <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;It's always sad to see a flyer stapled to a signpost or on a bulletin board at the grocery store with a picture of a lost pet. You imagine a child waiting for the phone to ring, hoping that some kind person happens to find his kitty and see his flyer. ...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:37:04</pubDate>
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            <title>Why shouldn't I purchase a dog from a pet store?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[You gaze into the sad eyes of the puppy in the pet store window, and you want to &quot;rescue&quot; the lonely pooch...
You read the ad in the newspaper, and the couple seems so trustworthy, with their decades of experience breeding dogs...
You find a website with photos of green ...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:11:47</pubDate>
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            <title>How do I know if my dog is in pain or hurting?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[How&nbsp;do I know when my dog is in pain or hurting?

When we have pain, we complain. However, we generally don't hear a peep out of our pets. So how do you know when your pet's in pain?
Because our dogs aren't able to tel...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:56:43</pubDate>
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            <title>My dog is so lovable. Would he ever bite somebody?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Dog bites are a serious problem in the United States. Each year, 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Around 17 percent of these people require medical care. And in approximately 10-20 tragic cases per year, the bite victim is k...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:28:03</pubDate>
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            <title>My dog smells. Is there anything I should be worried about?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[At one time the family dog spent most (if not all) of his time outdoors. If he was invited inside the home &mdash; to sleep, for instance &mdash; there was a universal understanding between every canine pet and his owner: Furniture was for people; the dog's place was on the floor. After hunting v...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:27:03</pubDate>
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            <title>My dog feels threatened by my brother. What can we do?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Just like with people, dog behavior doesn't always have a logical explanation. Dogs can sometimes simply dislike a person for no apparent reason. Maybe your brother has a deep voice that makes your pup nervous; maybe he has the scent of another animal on his clothes. Most likely, you'll never kno...]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:26:27</pubDate>
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