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COLUMNS & DEPTS FEATURE
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the weight issue BY KATHY SANTO
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THE CHART TOPPERS FROM FAT TO FIT
Since 1991, Americans have favored These four formerly obese dogs are big
Labrador Retrievers above all other breeds. losers—and even bigger winners.
What’s behind their enduring appeal?
YOUR FAMILY PAW PRINTS
DOG Signs of stress in
Shades of dogs, a personal
summer trainer for pets,
and a reunion
story
THE CANINE HEROES &
MIND
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The Dog On the Table of Con issue (previous page)
Here Comes the Sun Stor m e h t H Br n
56 BUY ONE F
Run, Spot, Hit the trails or track with your f
we asked, you answered What Make
Don't let your pet su er in silence. Knowing the
1. 2.
“Madame Georges Charpentier and Her Children,” oi
A delightful visualization of these words is Au
P.L.A.Y.’s Pet Teepees create a stylish sanctuary
Dig It’s Sport, Spirit, and Leather Dog Collars a
You don’t need a ton of treats to train succe
pot-style system of rewarding is more effective i
BY STANLEY COREN, PH.D. A new study suggests th
canine student. However, include fetching
BY BUD BOCCONE New research says service dogs
other young service-dog owner, Shanna Wilkinson,
Are You Enabling Your Overweight Dog? How to he
Feed fiber. Adding fiber, such as vegetables, adds
The risks of obesity in pets, and how to tell if
What’s the Score? Unfortunately, because so ma
Since 1991, Americans have favored Labrador Retri
2015, found himself bouncing around on his creaky
heart-melting, especially the puppies, as adverti
a These four once overweight dogs are big loser
Korva Location: Illinois Original weight: 67.5 po
Oscar cont’d weight-loss competition by the Peopl
State Arf of the er family. Dagge
with ‘paint.’ ” The next step was transitionin
AKC’s tricks-title program celebrates a f
Out of the Parlor Until recently, teaching tri
arthritis, or a puppy? It doesn’t matter, says
Forever Bella An Australian Cattle Dog help
d in earnest when ny took a job at a ding kennel
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