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I have been working as a dog trainer/handler for 25 years, and been a dog groomer for 10 years. My father owned a Greyhound (race dog) farm in Florida, and I spent my summers as a teenager working on the farm. This was by no means a puppy farm, we owned only

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Without you: 9 of 246
Met a man who taught me how to workAnd he took his timeHe changed my life forever with a winkAnd made it mineWhen he had to leaveI said don't goHe told me to believeAnd he'd be thereMet a man who taught me how to laughAnd have some funSaid sometimes you've got to stay until the endYou can't just runWhen he had to goI said don... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Small animals that make the best pets: 2 of 27
The word "critter" always makes me think of Ellie Mae on "The Beverly Hillbillies". Critter is generally used to refer to any animal that is not a cat or dog, more of the odd pet if you will.1.) Guinea Pig - children 5 and up (with adult supervision)This is the best beginner pet for both ease of care and diet needs. While eve... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: In honor of black history: 1 of 9
African Americans during WWII - The Double V CampaignIn the years leading up to World War II, African Americans had made great strides in equality in the United States, according to Europeans. We now know that aside from ending slavery, the vast majority of African American lifestyles had not improved. Segregation was rampant... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals Pros and cons of keeping wild animals as pets: 1 of 9
Can Bambi Live Happily In A Fenced In YardAs you drive home from a weekend of camping with your family, you notice a motionless body blocking the road. As you near, the lifeless lump appears to move slightly, and the cries from your children force your vehicle to the shoulder. You instruct your children to stay in the car whi... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Dog training basics: The "stay" command: 1 of 8
Dog training basics - The "stay" command This should be called the "look deeply into my eyes" command because that's really what it is all about. It is without a doubt the granddaddy of them all! It should be taught right along with house-training. This skill is all about teaching your dog to FOCUS on you, and shut out all di... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary What to expect from American Idol in 2008: 2 of 13
Finally, it's Thursday night, America finds out who will end their journey on American Idol, and life can go on for one more week! This is currently the biggest draw on Prime time TV; by next season it will most likely have earned a spot on the Nightly News. We will soon ask the parting contestants which candidate they would ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) How to gracefully end a bad blind date: 9 of 51
The Longest NightYou sit at the bar, butterflies busy in the pit of your stomach, perspiration starting to escape your underarms, thinking, "I can still leave. I'll just call his cell phone and say I had car trouble." Then it happens. Through the front door walks everything you've never wanted in a mate.Most of us have been t... More..
Sciences > Psychology When weekend drinking means alcoholism: 3 of 17
Everyone gets together with friends on weekends, most of us drink at these outings. We may get together with "non-work" friends on Saturday for social events or just hanging out, and most of us drink then too. Most of us get up on Monday and go to work without thinking about last weekend or the coming one. While others cannot... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Suggestions for Chihuahua names: 2 of 9
You look at your new "baby", disregarding the radar-like ears, and bug-eyes staring back, and think, "What should we call you?"Most often, we chose a name for our pet by simply looking at the pet and deciding what "fits". Amazingly enough, Chihuahua's seem to fit into any name these small dogs are given.Names to consider for ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love unrequited: 113 of 399
Got to get awayfor a little whileshe saidDo what feels goodand makes you smilehe saidWill you be around the cornerif I call out for a handsee my point of viewif I decide to make a standWhen I walk with youour spirits touchshe saidI want to talk with youabout caring too muchhe saidThis is all brand new to meand everything you ... More..