"A lot of people think it is a bit of a joke to see a postman being bitten by a dog but it is a serious matter, " said Mike Leach, a delivery office manager.
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They've been found mauled, with puncture wounds and not dragged away, making us think it is a dog.
The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 means it is an offence to be the owner of a dog that is dangerously out of control in a public place but it does not apply to attacks that take place on private land.
As painful as it is to see a fallen dog's body draped in the American flag, what "Glory Dogs" also does is deepen our appreciation for the servicemen who train them.
If you are seeking a dog to adopt do it because it is the right dog for you and your family, not because it is popular to do so.
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So all in all it is hardly a surprise that the dog didn't bark.
It is a task that an average dog can master.
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It is as if it becomes some kind of pet animal, a faithful hunting dog that reliably goes fetch the dinner.
In Chinese mythology, it is not a demon but a heavenly dog that bites into the sun.
Donna Whitaker, executive director of the Hawaii Island Humane Society, says often a dog barks because it is bored.
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If the dog is lost or stolen, dog wardens, the RSPCA or a vet can scan it for a microchip, which can immediately provide them with your contact details.
The difference is that it's designed for canines ("wan" is a Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound a dog makes).
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Of course, the other point behind all this gadgetry is that it makes Aibo more and more like a real dog.
Rep. MATHESON: Well, there are various stories about that, and it was a little before my time, but the story that I usually tell is that, you know, we had a term for a long time in politics called the Yellow Dog Democrat, which is that people would say I'll vote for a Democrat even if it's a yellow dog.
So it is hard to see what the problem is beyond a dog-in-the-mangerish desire not to give anything away.
Millan said after you have adopted a shelter dog, the first thing you need to do before bringing your new pet home is take it for a long, one- to two-hour walk.
It is a picture of her as a child cuddling her pet dog, Brandy.
It is the title story, "The Bridegroom Was A Dog, " which won Tawada the Akutagawa in 1993.
Collaborative relationships may seem sensible, but it is often difficult to make them work - especially within a dog-eat-dog environment such as the motor industry.
Yet the crucial characteristic of a dog whistle is that humans can't hear it.
Noonan's use of "dog whistle" is especially neuralgic for Walsh because it is a pet phrase of many on the left, including Walsh herself.
It is better to be number two in a fast-growing world than top dog in a stagnant one.
If the dog only provides emotional comfort and support, it is not considered a service animal, the ADA says.
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It's said that Canis lupus familiaris is Homo sapiens' best friend, but it's a relationship in which the dog has the upper paw.
It has been in development since 2005 and is the the size of a large dog "or a small mule, " says the company.
If you were born in the year of the Rooster, Dog or Ox (Cow), it is going to be a great year, says the report.
Ellison complained the Swiss yachtsman violated the Deed of Gift (or "DoG, " as it is known by sailors) by naming a patsy as Challenger of Record.
It is evidence in his campaign for a European Union ban on trade in cat and dog fur.
As his win in Australia proved, even though it was ultimately taken away for a technical infringement, there is life in the old dog yet.
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