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Talking
Dog for
Sale
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his guy sees a sign in front of a house
"Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell
and the owner tells him the dog is in the
back yard. The guy goes into the back yard
and sees a mutt sitting there."You talk?" he
asks.
"Yep," the mutt replies.
"So, what's your story?"
The mutt looks up and says "Well, I discovered
this gift pretty young and I wanted to help the
government, so I told the CIA about my gift,
and in no time they had me jetting from coun-
try to country, sitting in rooms with spies and
world leaders, cause no one figured a dog
would be eavesdropping. I was one of their
most valuable spies eight years running. The
jetting around really tired me out, and I knew
I wasn't getting any younger and I wanted to
settle down. So I signed up for a job at the
airport to do some undercover security work,
mostly wandering near suspicious characters
and listening in. I uncovered some incredible
dealings there and was awarded a batch of
medals. Had a wife, a mess of puppies, and
now I'm just retired."
The guy is amazed. He goes back in and
asks the owner what he wants for the dog.
The owner says "Ten dollars."
The guy says he'll buy him but asks the own-
er, "This dog is amazing. Why on earth are
you selling him?"
The owner replies, "He's such a damn liar."
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(NAPS)-Puppies and children have traditionally
been the best of friends. But, experts encourage
you not to take this natural adoration for granted;
kids and pets both need proper training on how to
live together.
· Show a dog your friendly like a mummy with
your chin and intentions When meeting a new
dog have your arms tucked in tight and ask the owner
for permission before petting him; always allow him
to first sniff your hand outstretched in a fist.
· Never approach a strange dog without an
adult If you don't know a dog, it is best to leave
him alone. Always stand still when strange dogs
are near. · Know dogs' varying body language A
wagging tail, a front paw raised and a friendly yelp
usually signal a playful mood. Body stiffness, such
as a rigid tail, pointed ears, or back hair that stands
erect, are signs to stay away from a dog.
· Know how to avoid getting bitten by an angry
dog If you think a dog may bite, stand like a mum-
my with your chin and arms tucked in tight and your
back to the dog, or curl in a ball on the ground like a
turtle with your arms over your head.
· Socialization starts with puppies Get your pet
used to being touched and handled and hugged.
Socialize your puppy by picking him up, touching
his head and his feet often.
teach kids safe
and kind treatment
of Dogs
Show strange dogs you plan to be friendly by giving
them a sniff of your hand outstretched in a fist.
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