Iditarod History The most famous dog sled race in the world‚ the Iditarod‚ is a race from Anchorage‚ AK to Nome AK. The race occurs every March‚ with at least 50 competing mushers who start out in Anchorage. Each sled team starts with up to 16 dogs. The fastest team may finish in ten days after traveling about 1000 miles on the unpredictable trail where they may endure severe sub-zero weather and a white out blizzard. Wild life may be encountered as well. The sport was introduced to Alaska by the
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Most dog owners regard their dog as one of the family. We want to do everything possible to keep our dogs healthy and happy. Learning about dog health is important for all dog owners - a healthy dog is a better canine companion and provides more enjoyment. Here are a few tips about dog health that can help keep your dog in top shape. Proper Nutrition Good health starts with dog nutrition. Giving your dog high quality food that has the proper nutrients is the best way to maintain the health of your
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Being a dog owner myself‚ I encourage all city officials to consider the development of dog parks for their residents. The ability to utilize a dog park in my local city has not only allowed my dog to maintain a healthy lifestyle‚ but it’s also allowed me to enjoy the outdoors with my best friend‚ while creating new friends in the process. I find this type of recreation more enjoyable and healthy for all involved‚ as opposed to being stuck indoors trying to entertain or please a bored canine. Taking
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Crow Dog The Rebellious‚ Committed‚ and Resilient Crow Dog is a Native American writer and activist from the Burnt Thigh Nation of Lakota Indians. Her life and participation in the American Indian Movement (AIM) has shown how a woman’s successful work can change a life of despair. Crow Dog was rebellious‚ committed‚ and resilient during her struggle for equality. Crow Dog was born Mary Ellen Brave Bird‚ in 1953‚ on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The absence of work was prevalent
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century man became more interested in how their dogs looked rather than how special they were. Rogers talks about how dogs were classified in the human eye and she mentions how the outside appearance of dogs was more valuable than their actual usefulness and this ideology of beauty over quality is a form of distrust. When someone judges you based on your looks then they are basically . Rogers states that most standards around the world required that a dog should look the part it was bred to look and
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Dogs experience many of the same health problems that humans do. They can develop diabetes‚ heart problems‚ kidney failure‚ and obesity. But the most common health condition that they get is constipation. Constipation is when the stools become so hardened that they cannot pass out of the body with ease. If a dog has hardened stools for one or two days‚ it poses no health risk to them. But if the condition continues for any longer than this‚ it can cause a bowel obstruction that can be very dangerous
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to help your dog maintain a better quality of health. Massage works on your dog’s body on many different levels. Dogs are emotional; they have the same feelings and thoughts as we do. They experience pain‚ loneliness and anxiety. Early emotional conditioning is directly connected to the amount and quality of touch they receive. “The benefit of massaging your dog is to increase the circulation that dog’s bodies receive during any basic full body massage. During a massage session‚ dogs also experience
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Prairie Dog We were making our way through the midwest on a very cold morning when I saw an animal that looked like a dog‚ but seemed to be much smaller. As I tried to near it to get a better look it barked continuously until I was out of sight. I noticed that when the animals felt alarmed the whole village quickly steps into their holes. As well as noticing that I also noticed that they make a call when there is a predator near‚ and once that predator is gone they give out a second call. The small
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Why Dogs are so Special? The loyalty you find in a dog is incomparable to that of anyone else; a bond is created that is both genuine and unique. For example‚ they can sense when you are not feeling well. It is something that cannot be found in other pets or humans for that matter. They are friendly‚ smart and easily trained. I have always found that dogs have made me happy when I am around them. Without a doubt‚ they are the most loyal and patient companions a person could ask for. I have two
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You know the importance of choosing a healthy diet for your pet. You have taken the time and effort to consult with the veterinarian about a healthy and nutritious dog food. Whether you choose dried food‚ canned dog food‚ or make it from scratch‚ you may be overlooking something extremely important in your dog’s diet. Do you occasionally give your best friend a treat from the table or a rawhide to chew? These treats may seem like a simple snack or tidbit‚ but they really can add up. You may
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