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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:24:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s no question in my mind that choke collars are dangerous when used inappropriately.  These collars were designed for the purpose of training dogs that have shown aggressive tendencies while being walked on a leash by their owners.  At no time should choke collars be left on a dog that is NOT being walked on [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sittingsbycheryl.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10084710&amp;post=236&amp;subd=sittingsbycheryl&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>So your dog is well trained &#8211; Why do they still need a leash?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:17:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a dog walker, I am constantly redirecting my charges because of &#8216;distractions&#8217;. These distractions come in all forms, shapes, and sizes. Staying in control of my charge is what I get paid for, and most situations are handled with ease. Squirrels, birds, others dogs being walked, even cats are not insurmountable obstacles.  There are [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sittingsbycheryl.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10084710&amp;post=205&amp;subd=sittingsbycheryl&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Cold Weather Tips from the ASPCA</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:32:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brrrr…it’s cold outside!  The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the mercury dips. Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife. During the winter, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sittingsbycheryl.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10084710&amp;post=165&amp;subd=sittingsbycheryl&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday Safety Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Holly, Jolly and Oh-So-Safe! Of course you want to include your furry companions in the festivities, pet parents, but as you celebrate this holiday season, try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. And be sure to steer them clear of the following unhealthy treats, toxic [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sittingsbycheryl.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10084710&amp;post=168&amp;subd=sittingsbycheryl&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Top Tips for Overcoming Separation Anxiety</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:33:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many dogs, even the slightest change in daily routines can be upsetting. In response, poor Fido may start acting disruptive or destructive, especially when left home alone. He may resort to urinating and defecating indoors, howling, chewing, pacing or trying to escape from the house or yard. When these issues are accompanied by signs [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sittingsbycheryl.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10084710&amp;post=115&amp;subd=sittingsbycheryl&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>ASPCA Guide to Pet Safe Gardening</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) experts field tens of thousands of calls each year involving animal companions who’ve had potentially hazardous contact with insecticides, weed killers and pet-toxic plants.   &#8220;Keeping animals safe from accidental poisonings should not end once you&#8217;ve stepped outside,&#8221; says Dana Farbman, APCC pet poison prevention expert. &#8220;Protecting your pet [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sittingsbycheryl.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10084710&amp;post=107&amp;subd=sittingsbycheryl&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Park Safety</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dog parks can be awesome places to exercise your dogs, but be sure you practice proper dog park etiquette to promote safety.  Here are some tips on how to keep your pet safe: Before you head off to the dog park, be sure that you know your dog and whether or not they interact well [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sittingsbycheryl.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10084710&amp;post=72&amp;subd=sittingsbycheryl&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Automobile Safety and Your Pet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Number-one rule of automobile safety for pets:  NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET ALONE IN A PARKED CAR!  Overheating can kill an animal. It only takes ten minutes on an 85-degree day for the inside of your car to reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit, even if the windows have been left open an inch or two. Within 30 [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sittingsbycheryl.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10084710&amp;post=62&amp;subd=sittingsbycheryl&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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