Paw Prints the Magazine

It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas

This book blows (in a good way) both figuratively and literally! Spending at least 75 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller List, “Walter the Farting Dog” is a delightful childrens book with a title that elicits giggles that continue throughout the book. What little kid doesn’t think “farting” is funny? For that matter, what grown-up doesn’t think “farting” is funny?

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Prevent Dog Bites to Children

Statistically speaking, when children are attacked – whether by another person or a dog – most who are victimized aren’t randomly selected; they’re attacked by a person or dog known to them. Just as an abductor is more likely to be someone known to the child – an estranged parent, for example – a dog involved in a serious attack is more likely to be an animal the child knows – owned by his immediate family, a friend, neighbor or relative.

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Video Games for Pet Lovers

‘Zoo Hospital’ For Wii™, lets players experience a veterinarian’s job using the Wii Remote™ in surgical procedures to eliminate parasitic pests, perform dentistry, X-ray organs and remove foreign bodies to restore the health of 48 ailing zoo animals, including dolphins, gorillas, macaws and camels.

My Pet Shop™ for Nintendo DS™ teaches children to be organized, responsible and caring, while playing with a variety of adorable animals; experiencing all the joys of pet ownership by feeding, grooming, teaching tricks and playing with a wide range of their favorite dog and cat breeds, as well as unique, harder-to-find animals like pandas and penguins…

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Kids Responsible for Pets?

My husband and I have been dog owners in the past, but have not had one since our children were born. Our two boys are 3 yrs. and 1 yr. old and we’re now considering getting a family dog (either a Lab or a German shepherd, in case that matters). We want our older son to be able to help with and appreciate the dog. What is the best age for kids to start helping in the responsibility of a dog?

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Manadoob

Manadoob is not just a game and a book, but an all-new integrated lifestyle brand, targeting ages 8 and older who wants to discover the secret connection between humans and animals.

The Manadoob are a bunch of misfit animals from another universe, that use their wisdom gained over thousands of years, to teach kids to listen to their hearts and believe in themselves. Helping kids to believe in themselves is the way of the Manadoob—a powerful, positive and fun role model for kids.

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