I get this is a competition but does it really show teamwork for one of the handlers to throw his partner over an iron bar by grabbing his canine partner by the belly and “heaving” him over the bar?

Thanks to The Washington Post for this article.

At Fort Meade, Military Dogs Compete for Growling Rights

By William Wan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, September 15, 2007

This was not your typical dog show. No fluffing or hairspray or pedigree points here.

Day four of a week-long competition among military dogs in the Washington region included a grueling three-mile run through the woods, an obstacle course that forces dog and handler to crawl on their bellies and a 30-second window to pump 10 rounds through a distant bull’s-eye.

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Wow!!!!

Thanks to HOINews Online.com for this article.

Canine climbs 40-foot tall trees

By Nishi Gupta
Posted: Friday, September 14, 2007

WASHINGTON — HOI 19 News first brought you a story that’s making national headlines- it’s about a dog from Washington that can climb 40-foot tall trees.

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Dogster Nika wants to invite all Dogsters to join her resecue group, Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue, for a day of fun and fund-raising. It sounds like such fun I wish we were close enough to be there too!

Subject: Last Day To Save $15 on Registration For the Tails on the Trails Dog Walk and Responsible Pet Ownership Day!

Last Day To Save $15 on Registration For the Tails on the Trails Dog Walk and Responsible Pet Ownership Day!

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Join us for the 5th Annual Tails on the Trails Dog Walk and Responsible Pet Ownership Day!

TODAY is the Last Day To Save $15 on Registration For the Tails on the Trails Dog Walk and Responsible Pet Ownership Day!

ALL BREEDS WELCOME!!!

Registration gets you a Goodie Bag filled with great stuff including a bag of YUMMY CHUMMIES, a Dog Bandanna, and a Hike T-Shirt! All proceeds benefit Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue (a 501c3 organization). This year alone Tails of the Tundra has had over $7,000 in extraordinary medical expenses to help dogs such as Butters, Sonic, and Huron.

Are you traveling from a distance? Check out these pet friendly places to stay

Can’t make it out that day? Register as a remote hiker and get all the Good mailed to your home!

REGISTER NOW:
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Thank you!
Your pals and Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc.
HELP A HUSKY AND VOLUNTEER TODAY: NY, PA, NJ, DE, WV, MD, CT

Here’s the basic info from the website:

We welcome Every Breed, Every size, Every shape to join us at the 5th Annual Tails on the Trails for a fun-filled day of hiking, games, and so much more! The Event is FREE to Attend - registration just guarantees you a hike t-shirt and goodies!

Everyone at Tails of the Tundra is excited to share this great dog experience with you. Dogless People are welcome too… hike in honor/memory of a person, pet, or as a donation.

Warminster Community Park in Warminster, PA
Saturday, September 15, 2007

Are there any Dogsters running against this little speedster? Bark in!

Thanks to Anne Marie for barking in this fun story from Seattle PI.

The fastest Chihuahua of all
She sized up competition, beat ‘em by leaps and bounds
By DANIEL LATHROP
P-I REPORTER

Q: What goes 8.2 mph, weighs less than 10 pounds and runs on raw egg and tuna fish?

A: Seattle’s fastest Chihuahua.

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Wouldn’t you love to see this competition?

Thanks to the Canadian Press for this article.

Officer’s best friend: dogs and cops prepare for national competition

EDMONTON (CP) — Some people avoid living with their work colleagues. But Const. Mark Kassian has to. He also has to spend every weekend with his partner, take him on nightly walks and make all his meals.

And Kassian loves every minute of it.

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I’m getting really tired of hearing how Pit Bull type dogs are bred for fighting so they are toooo dangerous to have around other dogs even if they’ve never, ever been abused in that way. Pit Bull poo!!! Check out Wallace! He, like the other fabulous disc-catching dogs, is amazing! I’m looking forward to meeting Wallace some day!

Hey Joy,

I was just wondering if you could please post something in your blog about this weekend’s event that Wallace the Pit Bull is competing in?

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Thanks to Kaye, Mr. Spot’s furmom, for barking in this invitation to all Australian Dogsters. It sounds like it’s going to be such fun!

Dear Dogster Friends:

In Australia, we are celebrating the Year of the Life Saver - those surf heroes who volunteer their time to provide rescue and safety services on beaches right around Australia. They have to raise their own funds to buy equipment -boats and surf skis and training equipment for juniors.

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Please note that this is a very upsetting story.

Thanks to ICWales for this chilling article.

Healthy dogs are being killed
Jul 15 2007

by James McCarthy, Wales On Sunday

FIVE ruthless killers in Wales are slaughtering hundreds of healthy racing dogs every year, according to an animal rights group.

Campaigners at Greyhound Rescue Wales say they know the identity of the executioners and have passed their names to the RSPCA, which has pledged to investigate the practise of putting down dogs who are no longer fast enough to compete.

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Thanks Nika for barking in to invite us all to this great event!

Nika wrote:

Hey fellow Dogsters!

My bi-ped rescue folks and I are gearing up for the 5th Annual Tails on the Trails!

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I’ve always known Dachshund’s have huge hearts in little bodies. Asher proves the point! What a fabulous dog!

Thanks to Dave for barking in this inspiring article from Post-Gazette.com.

Kennywood doggie race has disabled competitor
A disabled dachshund gets to display its determination in Kennywood’s doggie derby
Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Lake Fong, Post-Gazette

By Sally Kalson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Marathon races have their wheelchair competitors as well as their disputes. Now the Wiener 100 has them, too.

That would be the dachshund race at Kennywood Park. Its third annual installment is today at 3 p.m. And among its entries is Asher, a disabled 2 1/2-year-old who scoots around in a specially fitted wheelchair cart supplied by his best friend and owner, Laura Schumm.

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