Dreambarks Annotated Links Page
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Activities
Belonging to a dog is fun! Visit the Dogplay website for info on things you can do together and with the entire family . . .
BSL
Visit a blog devoted to anti-BSL in Ontario and keep abreast of the court proceedings.
For a comprehensive American links page to information about breed-specific legislation (BSL), check out the Special Needs Doberman Site.
Proposed breed-specific legislation in Ontario is only the beginning—things will get worse! This kind of legislation is simplistic–we need thoughtful, effective dangerous dog legislation. Punish the deed not the breed . . . The proposed legislation allows research facilities to use innocent dogs just because they are believed to belong to a certain breed. Animal control facilities are notorious for the misrecognition of dogs by breed. Once pit bulls are eliminated, criminals will gravitate to other athletic kinds of dog breeds and once again tax-payers' dollars will be wasted in more dysfunctional legislation.
Ontario is on its way to becoming a police state; please read the very-well written article above and visit the resources listed on that page; it also features some good photos. Enter the danger zone ...
While pit bull attacks are sensational, studies have shown that dog bite incidents are directly related to ownership by criminals. In other words, socialization is more important than genetics or breed--how the dog is raised determines how it behaves. Statistically, there are much more significant threats to childhood than pit bulls.
Most Canadian citizens interviewed understand that Bryant's statistics and logic are wrong. Would you lie to me?
Here is a copy of the California dangerous dog legislation, an example of non-breed-specific legislation.
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For information about the Pet Poison Helpline: 1-800-213-6680, visit Dr. Roen's site.
The ASPCA website has information about substances toxic to dogs and what to do if you suspect your dog has ingested something harmful.
The ASPCA has alerted the media to a new sweetener found in candy that has proven harmful to dogs, called Xylitol, always a hazard at Christmas time. Find articles on dangerous substances such as grapes, cocoa bean mulch, and bread dough. Dogs ingesting bread dough suffer from ethanol toxicosis.
For health information specific to the Doberman breed, refer to the Yahoo group, Health Dobes, for a comprehensive list. Links include articles on DCM, CVI, thyroid, diet, bloat, cancer, skin problems, longevity, and immune system concerns.
For information on incontinence and potential herbal treatments, visit this clearly written site. Please let me know if you find something that works for your dog.
Training
Read some interesting articles on collars, including the "head halter", and other well-written training articles by Suzanne Clothier.
Rescue
Visit the website of Animalert in London, Ontario, an independent adoption agency run by volunteers.
Horses
Cruelty against horses still occurs in movies, and not only in China. In North America, horses are slaughtered for sale to restaurants in France and Japan. Visit The Fund for Horses website.
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Visit The Emerald Forest for realistic dog breed portraits as well as stylized silhouettes.
Philosophy
For the ancient history of the dog, especially for dog lore in which the dog is revered, visit Dog as Deity.
Periodicals
Dog World is an informative magazine for the serious dog lover with articles on nutrition, health, and behaviour usually written by academics/veterinarians.
Paws for Progress Newsletter contains valuable information for the dog lover.
Shopping
Hand-made collars and leashes of a quality you won't find in a pet store these days are made in Quebec, Canada, by Marie-Josée Lessard. The brass findings have an antique appeal, and you can have a leash, collar, or harness custom made. Equine gear is also a specialty.
Visit The Critter Store for cartoon dogs galore! Find a cute Christmas card from Pit Bull Rescue.
Chillydogs.ca makes a variety of coats for various weather conditions, including "the great white north".
Find beautiful cremains urns made of stone or cloisonne at ourpals.com.
Politics
Visit American Voice for your pro-democracy people gear!
Whatever your political position . . . for a range of political voices, garments, and gear, visit the Marketplace . . .
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