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Pit Bull Hero – Pitbull Saves Family in Fire

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Diamond, a 15 month old Pit Bull was given this year’s National Hero Dog award by the SPCA in Los Angeles.

Diamond showed this often misunderstood breed’s true colors during an apartment fire at the Steen residence last October. Diamond the Pit Bull not only stayed in the house with the Steen family’s oldest daughter when she was unable to escape, she actually laid on top of Sierra. By placing her body over top of Sierra she shielded her from fire, and remained in place even when it meant that she sustained burns on her own body. Sierra and Diamond were rescued by fire fighters, and have made a full recovery. [Read more…]

Cooked Bones and Dogs

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10 Reasons Why Cooked Bones Are Bad For Dogs:

1. Broken teeth or torn gums. While certainly not life threatening, a broken tooth or injured gum can cause a lot of pain for your dog, and may also require pricey dental work.

2. Bone may get stuck in or around your dog’s lower jaw. Because of the way your dog’s mouth is shaped, bones can become easily lodged both within and around the lower jaw. Depending on the way the bone is jammed, this may require a veterinary visit for removal and/or treatment of the injured tissue.

3. Mouth and tongue may get cut or injured. Again, not necessarily deadly, but can prove to be a very painful experience for your pet and a costly one for you if the injured area becomes infected. [Read more…]

Pit Bull Service Dogs – The Peanut Butter Sniffing Dog

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We all know dogs like peanut butter (especially Mr. Tucker, The Peanut Butter Pitbull). But have you ever heard of a peanut butter sniffing service dog? Meet Layla, the rescued pit bull mix.

For Grey, a little boy with a deadly peanut allergy, Layla the pit-bull mix is a savior. Couch potato turned working dog, Layla has spent the past few months working with dog trainer Mike Stone to hone her peanut identification skills. [Read more…]

What is a Spring Pole?

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There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding the use and safety of springpoles for pit bulls. This post will explore a few of the more common questions such as – What is a spring pole? Should my dog use a spring pole? Are spring poles safe for dogs to use? Why do dogs like spring poles so much?? – While also getting into more depth on the use of spring poles, and whether or not a springpole is right for your dog. [Read more…]

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