Dogs often act aggressively towards people that are unfamiliar to
them. Many times this behavior is incorrectly attributed to
dominance rather than fear because they elicit the same response –
barking, growling and biting. It is important for owners to
recognize the difference so they are best able to manage aggression
within their pet. Dr. [...]
Columbia, S.C. - The Nature Conservancy received word on September
10th that the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC) voted to
support a $1 million funding request to protect habitat along the
Black River in Georgetown County. The grant, submitted in March 2009
through the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Grant
Program, supports the protection [...]
A manufacturer of natural pet food has recalled some of its
products, fearing they may contain mold.
Wysong Corporation has recalled bags of dry dog food from certain
shipments. The foods involved are of
the Maintenance and Senior product lines. The company announced on
its Web site today that these batches have proven to be “above
acceptable moisture levels and may [...]
This week, the AKC Genome Barks Podcast Series welcomes Dr. Greg
Keller, Chief of Veterinary Services with the Orthopedic Foundation
For Animals (OFA). Dr. Keller shares with us the history of the OFA
and discusses the many health databases that the OFA manages. Dr.
Keller also explains the OFA process for evaluating radiographs and
the [...]
FC Finn
Congratulations to Dr. Robert and Mary Swenson on their new ‘YELLOW’
FC! FC Blackwater’s Last Resort (Finn) earned his FC title in just 3
trials and won two of them! Finn won the Open at Topeka Retriever
Club on 10/3/2009 and also won Missouri Valley in Omaha, NE, on
9/20/2009. He is now qualified [...]
Congratulations to Lou Magee on his new FC! FC AFC Dominators Duke of
Turrell earned his FC title by winning the Open at the Chattanooga
Retriever Club Fall Trial this past weekend in Birchwood, TN. Duke is
trained by Joe and Scott Harp of Twin Oaks Kennels in Walls, MS.
FC AFC Duke is sirec by [...]
Peoria, IL — Illinois landowners can help protect grassland wildlife by
enrolling eligible land in the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
(SAFE). SAFE is a practice of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
that provides incentives for landowners to restore grassland and wetland
habitat. Any property with a cropping history in the targeted enrollment
areas is eligible.
SAFE was [...]
