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2008-12-01 Arena Racing USA - Prillaman rebounds with second Top Dog triumph

To the Top Dog race for the first time in almost two years, Scott Prillaman returned to Victory Lane on Saturday as he posted his second win of the season in the 50-lap grand finale of 102. 1 FM "The Game" Night for Arena Racing USAs Hampton Roads series, held at the Hampton Coliseum. Overall, the win was Prillamans third of the current campaign as he also notched an A Main victory on .

Greg Pass was the pole-sitter for the start of the event and grabbed the lead as the field rolled into Turn 1 for the first time. Charlie Green bypassed Cameron Williams on lap 2 to take over second. Three-time Top Dog winner Adam Florian moved up to third, followed by Robbie Davis and Aaron Leach, while Williams slipped back in the pack.

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2008-11-30 Does your dog dash out the door

That doesnt mean you shouldnt be careful when opening the front door or the car door. Some temptations, such as seeing a cat or squirrel, may trigger your dog to dash, so always keep a look out. No training is 100 per cent, but you can put a brake on most door dashing with clear, consistent instructions and practice.

Teach your dog not to dash out the door by always insisting that he sit and wait before exiting your home or car.

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2008-11-30 Author Jon Katz finds peace in hospice work with therapy dog -

At 61, he has reinvented his life. He has written 17 books, the last seven dealing with dogs and life on the farm he shares with goats, sheep, donkeys, dogs and other animals. His wife, Paula Span, visits as often as she can get away from her own busy life as a New York City journalist who teaches at

Later, driving to his next stop with Izzy dozing on a quilt in the back seat, Katz talks about what brought him to hospice workan experience he shares in his new book, "Izzy and Lenore: Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me. "

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WEST HEBRON, N. Y. and no. 8212;Jon Katz and companion Izzy, both wearing the photo IDs of hospice volunteers, are greeted brightly as they enter the dining room at Pleasant Valley Infirmary. - Diseases Social Services Health New Jersey Alzheimers Disease Behavioral Conditions Pleasant Valley New York Farms Family Columbia University Depression Social Issues features book

2008-11-30 A Beaumont man says an image of Jesus appeared on his doggie door Los Angeles-Southern California-LA Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports

The image on a dog door is now preserved behind glass. It appeared two years ago when Bowmans two dogs came bursting through it. It was at a time when Bowman, and his wife Deborah, were considering getting rid of their two dogs Max and Hercules. They were concerned the dogs were too aggressive and potentially dangerous to others.

I couldnt look at that image and say its nothing," said Roger Bowman, who owns a special doggie door.

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2008-11-28 Every dog has treats at The Hungry Hound in Somerville

Pretty soon I had hundreds of dog biscuits in my house, so I started giving them to all my neighbors," Milligan said. "Then my next door neighbor called me one day and said "I left a milk bone on the floor for my dog this morning, and its still there, he wont eat anything else but your cookies. "

Milligan opened The Hungry Hound in the summer of 2003. The shop sells a variety of homemade bakery treats and even all-natural organic food for dogs; toys and other items for both cats and dogs; and gifts such as T-shirts for their owners.

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The Hungry Hound started when its owner, Penny Milligan, was home fooling around with dog biscuit recipes for her first two Labradors, Max and Dallas. - Business Central New Jersey NJ News local news headlines stories world news

2008-11-28 Daily Crime Report UC Daily News Upper Cumberland, Tennessee Local and Regional

Police were called to Lee Avenue in reference to a dog bite. Names of the involved are withheld. The complainant advised that he was walking his dog on W. 17th Street and a long-hair, black dog, dragging a cable began attacking his dog and in the process of assisting his dog he was bitten on the hand by the black dog. The owner advised that the dog was healthy but did not have his rabies vaccination. The owner was issued a citation and Animal Control was called for further investigation.

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2008-11-28 WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather NFL Star Vick Guilty in Dog Fighting Case

Former NFL star Michael Vick has pled guilty to a dog fighting charge in Virginia. Vick hopes the plea deal will earn him an early release from prison. Vick pled guilty to one charge, not guilty to second count. He was given a three year suspended sentence leaving the door open for his potential return to the NFL.

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2008-11-28 Woman rescues herself and her dog from fire - Wayland, MA - Wicked Local Wayland

A woman threw her dog out a first-floor window and then jumped out herself to avoid an early morning fire yesterday at her Rice Spring Hill Lane home, a fire official said.

Bellettiere, in her 30s, was awakened by what sounded like something breaking, he said. She opened her bedroom door and saw the home was full of smoke, Loomer said.

It (the door) blew out, and the heat and the fire blew out into the street," he said. "It gave the fire someplace to go instead of incinerating the house. That was lucky. "

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2008-11-27 Midwest Memo Carroll County Comet

Out on the driveway I walked past a petite lady walking her big dog. The woman and her dog made for an interesting pair. The woman wore an enormous full-length, brown fur coat with matching hat. The coat looked warm and toasty while at the same time incredibly weighty. The dog was a big French poodle, a distinguished looking dark gray animal with the distinctive poodle hair cut. The lady stroked the top of the dogs head as the two walked slowly towards the building.

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2008-11-27 Peoria High students training puppies for service-dog roles

Peoria High students training puppies for service-dog roles

Gail Meserve, the lead instructor, will teach students how to train dogs to perform such tasks as opening doors and picking up objects and handing it to their owner. The class will also teach dog safety and care.

Through a new 18-month Puppy Raising Program, 12 students will have a puppy to raise and train every day to become affordable service dogs for military, police, fire and emergency servicemen and women who were injured while on duty.

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Peoria High students training puppies for service-dog roles, Through a new 18-month Puppy Raising Program, 12 Peoria High School students will have a puppy to raise and train every day to become affordable service dogs for military, police, fire and emergency servicemen and women who were injured while on duty. - Peoria High students training puppies for service-dog roles