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March 2004

   
 

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P. Burns
Arlington, Virginia


Size Matters
If your dog cannot get down an old groundhog burrow, it's too large to work a fox-dug earth. As Barry Jones writes: "I have not encountered a fox which could not be spanned at 14 inches circumference - this within a weight range of 10lbs to 24lbs ..." >>
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Antibiotics for Less
Your dog will eventually need antibiotics. Most major pet catalogues sell them without prescription, but you have to know what to buy, how to dose, and you must follow three simple rules. >>
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Make Your Own Snare
You can make your own snare to save on weight and it works as well or better than the commercial ones because it has a longer handle and a larger loop. All it costs is $5. >>
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Earth Dog Tips
Want to see if your couch potato has any working abilities at all? If so, an AWTA, AKC or JRTCA go-to-ground trial is one place to start. Follow these tips at home, and you will have real success and your dog will have a lot of fun.
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