As a dog trainer I was absolutely delighted to see that you had devoted an entire page to the important topic of “Why Pets Make Bad Human Gifts.” The article was very well written. Thank you for being so responsible!Second, after reading your “Canine Clashes” article, I thought I would mention a safety product called “DirectStop” that you might like to carry on walks to help protect yourself and your dogs from loose dogs. It is a citronella animal deterrent spray made by Premier (1-800-933-5595). I purchased a canister from Animal Behavior Associates in Littleton (303-932-9095) www.animalbehaviorassociates.com for around $15.Rachel WatsonGolden Paws Dog Training, Falcon
