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What is your favorite way of spending quality time with your dog?

Going on a Nice Long Walk. (886 votes): 42%
Taking Him to the Dog Park. (139 votes): 7%
Playing his Favorite Game with Him. (384 votes): 18%
Cuddling up on the Couch and Watching TV. (623 votes): 30%
None of the Above. (73 votes): 3%

Which of these is your most difficult training challenge?

Resource Guarding Tendencies. (150 votes): 7%
Separation Anxiety. (289 votes): 13%
Unwanted Barking. (633 votes): 29%
Displaying Aggression towards Other Dogs. (425 votes): 19%
Reliable Recalls. (465 votes): 21%
None of the Above. (224 votes): 10%

How do you keep your dog cool during the summer months?

I keep him inside in the AC. (1433 votes): 77%
He likes cooling down in the water. (153 votes): 8%
Hosing him down in the yard. (39 votes): 2%
My dog loves a cool spot in the shade. (222 votes): 12%
The heat really doesn’t bother him. (19 votes): 1%

Summer is just around the corner… What does your dog like (or dislike) the most about the summer season?

My dog loves the water; he can’t get enough of the beach, lake, pool. You name it! (146 votes): 26%
Once he finds his spot in the shade, he can kick back and people watch with the best of them. (73 votes): 13%
He loves to interact with other dogs and people when we go for walks in the neighborhood on a nice summer day. (83 votes): 15%
He’s more of a cool weather pup, not a fan of the summer heat. (256 votes): 46%

Are you looking to improve on any training or health issues for your dog in 2011?

Yes, I would like my dog to lose a few pounds through diet and exercise (111 votes): 10%
Yes, I plan on working on improving his social skills around strangers (115 votes): 10%
Yes, I would like to improve on things like proper leash-walking and reliable recalls (248 votes): 23%
No, I am happy where my dog is with his training and diet and am looking forward to another great year (27 votes): 2%
I am always working with my dog to improve in all areas of training and nutrition (599 votes): 54%

What is your dog’s favorite aspect of the Holidays?

The unwrapping of presents under the tree (110 votes): 27%
He loves when company comes over (140 votes): 35%
He always likes a good Holiday road trip (28 votes): 7%
Just another day as far as he’s concerned (97 votes): 24%
He doesn't agree with holidays. Too much commotion (26 votes): 6%

How did your dog get its name?

Named after a famous character (225 votes): 19%
Named after a family member (47 votes): 4%
Had a name in mind before I got the dog (249 votes): 22%
We adopted and she already had a name (273 votes): 24%
Once I saw her, a name just hit me and it stuck (364 votes): 31%

How often do you give your dog table scraps?

All the time, as part of his meals (144 votes): 11%
All the time, because he begs (64 votes): 5%
Once in a while as a treat (278 votes): 22%
Only certain foods (447 votes): 36%
Never (323 votes): 26%

Where does your dog sleep at night?

With you on your bed (873 votes): 50%
Crate (320 votes): 18%
Wherever he wants in the house (541 votes): 31%

Which type of dog food do you prefer?

Dry (97 votes): 55%
Wet (13 votes): 7%
Mixture (67 votes): 38%

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What is your favorite way of spending quality time with your dog?

Going on a Nice Long Walk. (886 votes): 42%
Taking Him to the Dog Park. (139 votes): 7%
Playing his Favorite Game with Him. (384 votes): 18%
Cuddling up on the Couch and Watching TV. (623 votes): 30%
None of the Above. (73 votes): 3%

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