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Dogs for Kids April/May 2008
April/May 2008

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8 | Your Dog's Sensational Senses
The canine senses of sight, smell, sound, touch and taste are much different from humans'. More>>
By Debbie Swanson

12 | Spring Safety
Find out how you can protect your pup from poisonous plants. More>>
By Karla S. Rugh, D.V.M., Ph.D.

16 | Picture Perfect!
Great photos of your favorite canine companion are just a few clicks away.
By Jean M. Fogle

20 | Cool Jobs: Dog Walker
If you love dogs and enjoy being outside, consider a career owning a dog-walking business.
By Kacy Lissenden

28 | Kids Can Do It
A seventh-grader writes a book about her assistance dog, Mercer.
By Meredith Wargo

30 | Tricks For Treats: Go Around
Teach your pooch to go around a cone, a chair, even your friend!
By Jean M. Fogle

42 | Izzy, the Deaf Dalmatian
Izzy can't hear, but that doesn't slow him down one bit!
By Sherri Goodall

46 | K-9 Fashion Report
What the best-dressed dogs are wearing this spring.
By Joanne Lukens

  Fun & Games

32 | Top Dogs: Wacky Breed Names
Basenji

34 | Top Dogs: Wacky Breed Names
Borzoi

36 | Top Dogs: Wacky Breed Names
Keeshond

38 | Top Dogs: Wacky Breed Names
Kuvasz

40 | Top Dogs: Wacky Breed Names
Schipperke

4 | Pooch's Post Office
Our readers bark back. More>>


5 | Ask DFK!
Our doggie expert answers your questions.
By September Morn


6 | Nose for News
Where there’s a story, we’ll sniff it out.

24 | Pooch Parts
Can you name all the parts of your dog's body?

25 | Calendar
Discover what cool things are happening in April and May.

27 | Who Am I?
Use the clues to figure out the breed.

31 | My Look-Alike Dog Photo Contest

33 | Word Search: Sporty Good Fun

35 | Toy Box
Fun stuff for you, and fun stuff for your dog!

37 | Crossword Puzzle: Bring in the Hounds!

39 | Rover Report
Try to figure out what types of books five kids checked out of the library to help with their reports on dogs.

52 | Did You Know?
Check out these insanely interesting dog facts.

50 | Games Answer Key

62 | Laugh Factory
Our riddles will drive you and your pooch nuts!

64 | From the Dog’s Mouth
Come up with a caption for our funny photo.

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