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Doggone Great Ideas for the Holidays: Bark editors combed the dog world for the best and most unique gift ideas—from custom bobbleheads (our Gold Bone Winner!) to “your pooch” wine labels, from gifts that give, to home cooked treats—we’ve assembled everything you’ll need for a memorable celebration. Matchmaker Tips: On choosing the best trainer for you and your dog—sit, stay and evaluate with this handy primer. Katrina Special Report Exclusive: in-depth coverage of the successes and challenges facing companion animals and the people and organizations who care for them throughout the Gulf Coast. Innovators: Profiles on the Karen Pryor, the maven of clicker training; and Petfinders.com founder Betsy Saul. A visit to the amazing Rolling Dog Ranch—a sanctuary for disabled animals in Big Sky country—get inspired! And our resident behaviorist Patricia McConnell explores the emotional ties that bind us to the animal world. Exclusive: An interview with the Oscar nominated filmmaker of the new film Cave of the Yellow Dog—what a dog’s life means on the steppes of Mongolia. Travel: Tokyo’s coolest dog stores, and looking for Mozart and discovering dog-friendly Vienna. Plus: The secret origin of Puggo, the one-eyed cartoon Pug; and Cyber shopping for Fido. Happy Howlidays!

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Clicker-Mad

Karen Pryor took her insights with dolphins and applied them to dogs … training has never been the same!

By Amy Sutherland

The Cave of the Yellow Dog

A new film by award-winning Mongolian director Byambasuren Davaa.

By Edward Guthmann

Q&A: Byambasuren Davaa

With Cameron Woo

Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary

One thing leads to another—and to a haven for special-needs animals in Montana’s Big Sky country.

By Rebecca Wallick

SOS for Pets

Betsy Saul’s Petfinders.com makes lifelong love of animals an international success.

By Laura Bergerol

Sit, Stay, Evaluate

A primer on how to choose the right trainer or behaviorist.

By Jolanta Benal

SPECIAL REPORT: Treading Water

Update—One year after Katrina, humane organizations, shelters and dog lovers face ongoing challenges.

By Julia Kamysz Lane



ESSAYS AND HOWLS

Based on a True Pug

Author’s dog gets “animated.”

By Alysia Gray Painter

An Emotional Rescue

Katrina pup brings a couple to a new social accord.

By Beverly Breton Carroll

Of Chocolates, Pastries and Mannerly Dogs

Mozart’s celebration inspires a visit to Vienna, but the city’s dogs provide lasting memories.

By Carole Moore

Rex and the City: XXIII

Rex finds his Inner Bird Dog.

By Lee Harrington



Art

Bill Charmatz

Master of the illustrative understatement.

Best of Show in Houston

Canine-inspired art though the ages.

 

The Honorable Dog

Like their living counterparts, dog figures have a place in traditional Japanese culture.

By Alan Scott Pate

 

 

NOVEMBER DOGPATCH

Wish List Special—Grab Bag of Gift Ideas: Cool cards, Books for the whole family, Put a good face on it, Cheery stuffers, Gold Bone Winner!

Secrets of the Ba Ba Sisterhood: Crafts projects with heart.

By Jeanette Hurt

Saving Lives: Communities rally in support of pet oxygen masks.

By Rachel Bonilla

Signs of the Season: Bringing pet food to those in need.

Make a Decoupage Toy Box: Trina Moore shows us how.

Whole Food, Whole Fun: Recipes for gingerbones and breakfast treats.

Smiling Dogs: Our newest family album!

Is your dog among our favorites?

 

 

DEPARTMENTS

[Dog Nation]

Dog Park Showdown

New York group works to fend off challenges to off-leash use in city parks.

By Chuck Bennett

[Research News]

Get Studied

Participants needed for clinical study looking at the effects of thyroid on behavior.

[Health]

Keeping Your Dog Safe

New entries in the dog-toxic hit parade.

By Sophia Yin, DVM

[By the Numbers]

8 Reasons to adopt an older dog rather than a puppy.

By Karen B. London, PhD

[Abroad]

Tokyo—A visit to two of the city’s most fashionable doggy spots.

By Arin Greenwood

[Behavior]

Both Ends of the Leash—A Glass Half-Full

All emotions may not be equal, but they are equally powerful.

By Patricia B. McConnell, PhD

[Internet]

Cyber Spree

Online boutique-hopping nets a treasure trove.

By Lee Harrington

[Endpiece]

Our greetings to you—art by Jessie Hartland

 

 

 

 

Image credits:

1. Tartan Films

2. Mariah Scheskie

3. Allison V. Smith

 

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