Spirit Animal Sanctuaries New Doggy House Update

I haven’t done one of these in awhile.
Last friday Brian Karpinski, of Karpinski’s Water Pump and Supply, installed the hot water heater, pressure tank and since we required great water pressure a one horsepower water pump. Now that,  that’s done,  Mark Miller from Miller’s Heating said he’ll finish his work this week.
The only thing we [...]

Wrigley Dutch Shepherd Video

Here’s a quick little video of a dog named Wrigley (Rigs), learning what pack life is all about here at spirit animal sanctuary. Rolling in the grass, meeting new doggy friends and just having fun.

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Do Alpha Dogs Walk in Front of Their Pack ?

The leaders of the pack (alphas), don’t necessarily lead or follow, they just are. And I will use the alpha terminology very loosely, as it doesn’t really exist as we think it does.
So much is written and adhered to by the dog training community in regards to who should walk first, you or your [...]

Animal Care Answer

The correct answers to last weeks questions are, 6 hours and 12 hours. Although the efficient dog day can take up to 7 hours if I didn’t replenish on the previous night the next day’s bales of shavings, hay and about 150 lbs of dry feed. It’s not very often I don’t do that.

The time [...]

To Play or Not To Play Dog Stuff

Well, play of course !!!
It is far more fun to play, than not to play in your dogs mind. Your dogs whole life revolves around you. So if your little or big guy (dog) wants some attention or more to the point wants to play with you when you come home from work or school, [...]

Reading Dogs Body Language Video “The Play Stare”

Here is a quick little video to help some of you understand one of the body language postures of play stare, that your dog can display. Watch how Missy (American Bulldog) stares at Brewster (St. Bernard, who’s out of the frame and  staring back at Missy). At about 15 seconds into the video notice how [...]

Caring for 85 Dogs Everyday How Long Does It Take

So, how long do you think it takes me, The Spirit Dog, to tend to 85 dogs each and every day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 366 days a year on leap years. So, what do you think, how long, but before you answer there’s just a little bit more, I also [...]

Dog Missing in Clifton Bristol

Have you seen Simon ?

Simon, who is 10 years old, wandered away from his home on Napier Road, Redland, Bristol, on July 4.
If you think you may have seen Simon, please get in touch with Louise or Jonathan Baltesz.
Related News Stories.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5790543/Family-spray-urine-on-lampposts-to-lure-back-lost-dog.html
http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-1198510/Wee-want-dog-Family-squirt-trails-urine-town-lure-home-missing-pet.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/somerset/8143103.stm
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The Spirit Dogs Big Dog House Update

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Happy Independence Day

Above Photo : http://www.nps.gov/moru/planyourvisit/july3_4_events.htm
Photo’s and Information Below : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)

Fireworks over Miami, Florida, on Independence Day, 2007. Bank of America Tower is also lit with the red, white, and blue color scheme.

Above Image from wikipedia, courtesy of http://blog.shankbone.org/
New York City’s fireworks display explodes over the East Village.

Independence Day

Displays of fireworks, such as these over the Washington [...]

Dog Videos : Missy Banana Bear

Just a short
little video update
for some of you guys.
Enjoy

The Spirit Dog
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