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From 7 weeks to 6 months in 1 and a half minutes

Posted by Clare Bristow | Leave a Comment

I wanted to share this dog video with you - the title is self explanatory but in summary the video shows Brodie the Labrador puppy growing up fast from a cute 7 week old puppy to a six month old dog in 1 minute 39 seconds.

I've watched the video a few times as I love the way Brodie seems to 'grow up' before your eyes.

The video was recently posted on Dog Topics News - the social news and bookmarking site that's just for stories about dogs.

Puppy Video - How to Care For Puppies

Posted by Clare Bristow | 1 Comment

This puppy video gives a good overview of the basics of new puppy care, and is a good reminder of all the things you need to think about - bedding, toilet training, diet, grooming, playing and health issues.

The video runs for 4:59, and the dachshund puppies in the video are very cute!


VideoJug: How To Care For Puppies

Here are 5 good tips from the video:

1. Take one of your blankets to the breeder/rescue center a few days before bringing your puppy home so he gets used to sleeping on it and so he will have something that's familiar to him when you bring him home;
2. Take your puppy outside to go to the toilet frequently, particularly straight after meals and as soon as he wakes up;
3. Get your puppy used to being handled by picking him up and gently running your hand over his head, body and legs;
4. When your puppy is tired and sleeping in his bed (or crate), don't disturb him - teach your puppy that his bed is a safe place he can go to and won't be disturbed; and
5. Groom your puppy every day - not only will it help the two of you bond but you can check his skin and coat for any health problems at the same time.

Dog Video - Another Smart Rescue Dog

Posted by Clare Bristow | Leave a Comment

I'd like to share this dog video with you - not only is it amusing but it stars Zoe and Fritz's great friend Lucky Bear.

Like Toula, Lucky Bear is a rescue dog. He was found wandering near a stream in an Auckland suburb when he was just five weeks old (we think), and was adopted by my friend Leeanne.

The video is Lucky's latest commercial for a DVD company, but he's the star showing off a number of tricks Leeanne has taught him.

Lucky Bear was lucky to be rescued, and is even luckier to have Leeanne as his Mum - she's taught him to be the gentle 55kg giant he is, and he has a busy life. When he's not staring in TV commercials, he is a therapy dog visiting old and mentally ill patients at the hospital and just 'being there' for terminally ill children who want a dog they can pat and cuddle.

Rescue dogs make wonderful pets, and really do deserve a second chance at life - Johann the Dog has a web site dedicated to rescue dogs, appropriately called Helping Pups, that's full of information on breed rescue groups, animal shelters, adopting dogs, plus a healthy dose of heart-warming stories.

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