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Tara Wilson

Raising a Puppy that is Easy to Live With

IN THE March 26 ISSUE

FROM THE :Contributors,
andPet Perspective,
andTara Wilson SECTIONS

by Tara Wilson

Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time! They are so cute and kissable that it is hard to imagine them growing up to be a rowdy, ill-behaved adult. However, if you fail to properly train and socialize those darling little puppies, many will indeed grow up to be unpleasant to be around.

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What is Agility?

IN THE January 29 ISSUE

FROM THE :Contributors,
andPet Perspective,
andTara Wilson SECTIONS

by Tara Wilson

Imagine stepping into a ring with your well trained dog and proceeding to spend the next several minutes mastering a course set up with teeter totters, a-frames, jumps, tunnels, and other obstacles.

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Fall & Halloween Fun and Safety with Your Pet

IN THE October 23 ISSUE

FROM THE :Contributors,
andPet Perspective,
andTara Wilson SECTIONS

by Tara Wilson

The weather has finally cooled down and fall is in full swing. I, for one, have been more than ready for the change of season. Fall is such a fun, invigorating time of the year for both people and pets. Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner, and the air is so crisp.

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The Waters Run Deep: Book Review

IN THE October 2 ISSUE

FROM THE Every Other Book,
andHometown History,
andKings River Reviewers & Tales,
andTara Wilson SECTIONS

by Tara Wilson

When the opportunity came up to review The Waters Run Deep by J. Wesley Gunther, I was not totally sure that I wanted to take it on. It was fairly long, and I generally prefer to read fiction. I knew it was about the heritage of a German Mennonite family that immigrated from Russia and Prussia looking for religious freedom, and eventually ended up settling in the Reedley area as farmers.

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Controlled Fun With Your Dog: A Remote Collar Seminar

IN THE August 28 ISSUE

FROM THE :Contributors,
andPet Perspective,
andTara Wilson SECTIONS

by Tara Wilson

This has been a fun summer for dog lovers in the area. There have been plenty of dog events and activities to participate in.

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Dog Training: What’s Next?

IN THE June 26 ISSUE

FROM THE :Contributors,
andPet Perspective,
andTara Wilson SECTIONS

by Tara Wilson

So you and your dog have completed a basic manners class? You may be wondering what’s next as far as training your dog. What activities are there to get involved in? Training doesn’t end with basic manners, but it does give you the skills you need…

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A Review of E-mealz

IN THE June 19 ISSUE

FROM THE Food Fun,
andKings River Reviewers & Tales,
andTara Wilson SECTIONS

by Tara Wilson

I was recently introduced to a fabulous service that is both a time and money saver. I have often struggled with the “What’s for dinner?” question. E-mealz more than answers that question. Found at e-mealz.com, it has dramatically changed the way we shop and eat.

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