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Dogs & Dating
May 24 - 10:00 AM CST
Those who own dogs often defer to
their dogs when it comes to whom they date. If the dog doesn't like him,
she isn't going out with him again. We trust dogs' sense of who's a good
person, don't we? Ask any dog owner and he or she will say, "Dogs know."
Listen as we talk with some folks who run the top
dating websites for pet owners. We'll also talk with Deborah Wood,
prolific writer and
author of "The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating" about how to make a
good first impression on the dog, and how to train your dog to fetch a
date. Listen for conversation starters for dog owners, too.
 Deborah
Wood has been The Oregonian newspaper's popular 'Pet Talk'
columnist since 1998. You can see her recent columns and blog at
www.oregonlive.com/pets.
She is also the author of 11 pet books, with a
12th book to come out later this year. Some of her books include:
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Little Dogs: Training Your
Pint-Sized Companion (one of the best-selling dog training
books of all time, with more than 80,000 copies sold)
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Help for Your Shy Dog
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The Tao of Bow Wow:
Understanding and Training Your Dog the Taoist Way
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The Tao of Meow:
Understanding and Training Your Cat the Taoist Way
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The Dog Lover's Guide to
Dating
Deb has won many awards for her
writing, including "Newspaper Person of the Year" (2000 and 2001 -- the
last two years the award was given) and "Best News Feature or Story"
(2004, 2006 and 2007) from the Dog Writers Association of America.
She
lives with her three Papillon dogs and a patient cat in Portland,
Oregon.
Fun Fact:
One in five American singles has
perused online dating sites.
What are You Looking For?
The qualities you love about your dog
may be the qualities you should look for in a mate.
Love Dobermans? They're smart,
they're tough, they get the job done, they're driven and they're
stylish. You might end up with an attorney. Look for men, not guys. As
Dave Barry says, "A Doberman is a man. A Labrador is a guy."
Love Min-Pins? They're energetic,
territorial, and loyal. Look for an executive assistant to a powerful
CEO. She's smart and can see the big picture, but very committed to
protecting those she loves. She's organized and flexible and works well
with others.
Love Golden Retrievers? They're up
for a game anytime, get along with everyone and want to be around
people. You might end up with an athletic coach or teacher.
Love Pugs? They're fun-loving clowns,
but they're tenacious. They're sturdy and adaptable. Yet they're not
like everybody. They're friendly but not slavishly devoted. They're full
of contrasts. You might end up with an artist or poet, a software
engineer or an entrepreneur who comes up with something no one else has
thought of.
Love Beagles? They're the
All-American dog. They're outdoorsy, friendly, active and extroverted.
They don't get in dog fights, but they also don't stay in the yard very
well. You might end up with a bar owner or bartender, a mailman or
police officer. Someone who's independent and helpful to others.
Love Pekingese? They're contemplative
and watchful. They're not into the rat race, but they love their people.
You might end up with a professor, philosopher, or a man of the cloth.
Love Newfoundlands? They're
nurturing, gentle, loving and they watch over those they love. They work
hard and learn fast and stay until the job is done. You might end up
with someone in a service industry such as a nurse, social worker or
fire fighter. - Deborah Wood
Just for Fun ...
Check out this funny link to a faux
online dating site for dogs. It's very cute.
http://www.funny-games.biz/doggy_dating.html
Broken Heart Remedy
So the date didn't go very well?
Don't head for the Ben & Jerry's (or whatever the canine equivalent is).
Pig out with an all-natural, nutritious and very special dinner for your
dog. This recipe is courtesy of HaloPets.com
Salmon and Veggie
Patties
Yield: 4 servings
/ Serving Size: 1-1/2 inch patty
1/4 cup coarsely
chopped green beans
1/4 cup coarsely chopped sweet potatoes
1/4 cup coarsely chopped zucchini
1/4 cup coarsely chopped yellow squash
1/2 cup spring water
1/2 pound wild salmon
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon plain yogurt
Combine the green
beans, sweet potatoes, zucchini, yellow squash and
water in a large skillet over medium heat. Bring to
a boil, then add the salmon. Cover and steam for 5
minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested
with a fork. Cool to room temperature, then transfer
to a food processor. Add the orange juice, Parmesan
cheese and yogurt and blend well. Shape into patties
and either serve right away or store in the
refrigerator. Freeze any portions you won't use
within 2 to 3 days.
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Walk your dog! It helps you stay in
shape, gives you more quality time with Fido and is a great way to start
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