Did you know that filling a hollow "bye-bye" bone with treats such as beef jerky or cheese and giving it to your dog before you leave home can prevent so-called separation anxiety?

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Cubes of cheese, scraps of luncheon meat, bread crusts, Peperami, dog biscuits and tutti-frutti balls all came down invitingly through the water.

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Grilled up and wrapped in bacon, the Sonoran dog typically comes complete with an array of toppings that can include tomatoes, onions, shredded cheese, tomatillo salsa or chili sauce, mayo, pinto beans, and mustard or ketchup, served on a big bun or bread that can handle the load.

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