Welcome back to another issue of Straight Poop, our free e-mail newsletter gift just for you.  In this issue, find out how to bond with your new puppy, learn about the sport of lure coursing, and find out what’s really in most commercial dog foods.

As always, we have a featured web site for you to explore and a review of a dog-related book for your enjoyment.

When you give birth to a two-legger, much importance is given to the value of bonding with your new child. Did you ever think about how valuable it might be to your puppy if you bonded with him or her?

…Read more about bonding with your puppy

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If you’re not a regular reader of our doggies.com blog, you might wonder what sorts of things you’re missing out on. Here are just a few examples from the past two weeks. Learn about the top ten dogs for apartment dwellers and the top ten extra-large breeds of dogs. Find out about a new web site that reviews dog books. Check out Sherman, a shelter dog currently in the custody of Polar Pugs in Anchorage, AK. And don’t forget to weigh in on our Saturday surveys: Does your dog give you kisses? And Does your dog like ice cream?

Until next time,

Good day, and good dog!

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Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet: Healthier Dog Food the ABC Way

by Steve Brown

Steve Brown, an expert on canine nutrition, shows how you can bring the benefits of the canine ancestral diet to your dog by feeding him differently as little as just one day a week. And no, you won’t need to lead a pack of dogs on a hunting expedition! Just follow Steve’s well-researched and easy to follow ABCs to make improvements to whatever your dog currently eats. Ancestors and canine cousins of our dogs didn’t eat “krunchy kibble” or “meat ‘n gravy in a can.” They ate what they found or caught… and it wasn’t cooked or “enriched” either! It was high in protein, with balanced fats, and usually included a few fruits, vegetables and grasses. Raw food or home prepared feeders will learn how to balance nutrients more precisely, especially fats, for optimum health.

Browse to this book on Amazon.com.

The American pet food industry brings in $16.1 billion each year selling a variety of food products, but which one is best? If you spend any time searching the Internet for nutritional information about dog food, you will soon find that there is a huge controversy between those who feed commercial dog foods and those who feed homemade, all-natural or raw food diets.

Read more on Dog Food Ingredients

There are many sporting activities your dog may enjoy, but if you have a sighthound, perhaps the most fun will be lure coursing. The combination of running at full speed and chasing a lure uses your dog’s natural prey drive to provide great exercise as well as a mental workout.

Read more about lure coursing for your dog

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