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<title>Jason Mann - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Jason Mann is a professional dog trainer and freelance writer based in Lexington, Ky.  His favorite breed of dog is the American Pit Bull Terrier. Jason has helped hundreds of people solve their training problems with his informative articles and hands-on training programs.]]></description>
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<title>Is Concealed Carry Practical for Self-Defense?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:52:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Concealed carry (also known as CCW) allows you to conceal a weapon, usually a handgun, on your person. Many believe this is a logical form of self-defense but is it practical?]]></description>
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<title>3 Steps to Keep Your Dog From Jumping on Your and Your Guests</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:31:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before you can solve any problem you need to know the root of the problem. Jumping at its root is a purely attention getting behavior. This article shares three steps to put a stop to your dogs jumping.]]></description>
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<title>Reward Based Dog Training - Teaching Your Puppy to Sit</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:22:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article shares with you how to use reward based training methods to teach your puppy to sit. Step one: Get some super yummy treats ready for the training session. You should have about 100-200 treats available for your first session.]]></description>
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<title>Why You Should Teach Your Puppy to Bite</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:24:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The following article gives you valuable insight into puppy biting and why you should teach your puppy to bite. This many sound counter-productive to you but the truth is, your puppy should be allowed to bite you.]]></description>
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<title>How to Teach Your Puppy to Have a Soft Mouth and Stop Nipping</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:22:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Puppies are cute and fun but they have a dark side. Those little, tiny, razor sharp teeth of theirs tend to make the joys of having a puppy painful sometimes. Over the next few minutes I want to share with you a surefire way to stop your puppies nipping while at the same time teaching them to have a "soft" mouth.]]></description>
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<title>3 Mistakes Owners Make Training Their Dog Around Distractions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Is your dog easily distracted when you are training? When you ask your dog to do something do they listen immediately or do they look around for something more interested? If you answered yes to these questions you're not alone. The following article can help you get and keep your dogs attention.]]></description>
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<title>5 Tips For Buying a Dog the Intelligent Way</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:25:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do I get an older puppy or a younger puppy? Should I get an adult dog from the pound? Should I purchase a dog from a breeder? The following article will help you cut to the chase and get a dog, the intelligent way.]]></description>
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<title>Puppy Training - Should I Use Corrections Or Not?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you should correct your puppy or not should be based on several things. The following article will help guide you to the right decision.]]></description>
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<title>Dog Training How Tos - Laying a Solid Foundation</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:49:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When building a house it all starts with the foundation. Without a solid foundation the house will not last long. Your home would sink, tilt, twist, and eventually crumble. When training your dog you must set a solid foundation for later learning otherwise all the lessons you have taught your dog will crack and crumble.]]></description>
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<title>Puppy Training - When Can I Start Training My Puppy?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:31:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people still believe there is a time limit on when you can train your dog. Some believe you can't start training them until they are mature, for some behaviors this is true. While others believe you can't train past a certain age, which is completely false. Training starts immediately.]]></description>
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<title>Can You Train My Dog to Bite People and Protect My House?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:16:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Protection training is all about control. Controlling a four legged weapon is something one does not take lightly. Anyone can teach a dog to bite people but to do so under reliable control is well, a different animal altogether.]]></description>
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<title>Training Your Own Dog is Possible and Smart Too</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:41:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a professional dog trainer the advice I am about to give you could cost me business. In the following article I offer some professional advice for the do it yourself dog trainers out there.]]></description>
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<title>How to Train Your Dog Without Verbal Or Physical Corrections</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:07:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What if there was a way to train your dog using absolutely no verbal or physical corrections. How much easier would dog training be if your dog learned to figure out problems on their own without you having to constantly give them corrections? This article shares how to remove corrections to make dog training fun and more rewarding for both you and your dog.]]></description>
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<title>3 Mistakes Dog Owners Are Making When Training Their Dogs</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:55:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dog owners the world over are making serious mistakes training their dogs. We learn from our mistakes. This article shares three common mistakes dog owners make while training their dogs, learn to avoid them and you and your dog will have more fun training.]]></description>
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<title>Dog Training Using Toys As Motivation</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:46:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One question I am asked a lot is, "do I always have to give my dog a treat for doing something?" The short answer is, no, you do not have to give your dog a treat all the time. When I start training a new dog I introduce the behaviors using food rewards.]]></description>
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<title>Dog Training How To's - To Treat Or Not to Treat</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:26:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To Treat or Not to Treat? That is the Question..]]></description>
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<title>Are You Making This Mistake Training Your Dog?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:39:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Training your dog should be fun and exciting. Sadly most people find it frustrating and often give up. After reading this article you will learn how to avoid one of the most common mistakes that dog owners face while training their dogs.]]></description>
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<title>The ABC's of Dog Training</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:20:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Training your dog doesn't have to be hard. If you follow the ABC's of dog training you will find getting results much easier and a lot more fun.]]></description>
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<title>Are Pit Bulls Working Dogs?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:01:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pit Bulls are perfectly designed for working and can adapt to almost every form of work available for working dogs today. Now more than ever, a solid working dog is becoming a hot commodity. Pit Bulls excel at work in a variety of areas.]]></description>
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<title>How to Get Your Pit Bull Started in the Sport of Weight Pull</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:13:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So you think your dog has what it takes to get involved in weight pull. The following article will help you
get started on the right foot.]]></description>
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<title>Important Tips Every Pit Bull Owner Needs Before They Can Train Their Pit Bull Effectively</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 18:48:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before you can train your Pit Bull you need to build a relationship with them. Relationships are built on many individual components. The most important components in building a health relationship with your Pit bull are covered in the following article.]]></description>
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<title>The Lost Art of Chewing: How to Relieve Your Pit Bull's Stress Quickly</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 18:40:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chewing relieves stress. Pit Bulls chew for a variety of reasons but stress relief is the most important for you to understand because it leads to less behavior problems over time. The following article shares how to use the Pit Bulls need to chew things to your advantage to help reduce your Pit Bull's stress levels.]]></description>
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<title>Which of These 3 Leadership Mistakes are You Making with Your Pit Bull</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/352626</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 18:05:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pit Bulls need rules. They thrive on consistent routines. Pit Bulls are at their best when they have a consistent routine they can rely on day in and day out.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing the Perfect Name for Your Pit Bull</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:50:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Giving your dog a name has more to it than picking one that sounds good. Choosing the perfect name is not easy and most dog owners base the name they give their dogs on  their own ideal of what personna the dog should represent.]]></description>
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<title>Why You Should Never Give Your Pit Bull Rawhide Toys</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:34:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rawhide toys are cheap, easy, and fast for dog owners
and they are quite popular. Rawhide is not only bad for your dog it is potentially lethal.]]></description>
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<title>Which One of These Four Dog Training Mistakes are You Making?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/343874</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:44:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dog training is extremely important for dog owners and should not be taken for granted. This article will cover four (4) common mistakes do-it-yourself trainer's make and solutions for each of them.]]></description>
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<title>5 Rules to Raising a Happy, Healthy Puppy</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/343706</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:47:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Building a bond with your puppy is critical to their raising because if your dog does not respect you, they will not listen to you. The following five tips share some easy ways to get off on the right foot when raising your puppy.]]></description>
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<title>3 Ways to Use Dog Kennel Fence Wisely</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:46:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dogs are excellent at escaping. Some breeds are better at it than others but on the whole when a dog wants out they usually achieve their objective. Using dog kennel fence is a popular way to keep dogs in their yards as well as giving owners peace of mind.]]></description>
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<title>5 Things Dog Owners Should Consider Before Buying a Portable Dog Kennel</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:22:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Portable dog kennels help thousands of dog owners save space and give their dogs a place to relax. The following article shares five things every dog owner should consider before buying a portable dog kennel.]]></description>
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<title>3 Easy to Use Positive Dog Training Tips that Get Results</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:20:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Positive dog training methods make training your dog fun and enjoyable without the stress of having to be perfect. The following article shares three tips for using positive dog training to help teach your dog how to be a productive member of society while having fun at the same time.]]></description>
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<title>5 Affordable Tips for Building an Outdoor Dog Kennel</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:15:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not all dogs are inside dogs. Some dog owners choose
to let their pets live outside. Living outside without
a safe, weather proofed, spacious living area is not
only dangerous it can be down right miserable for
your dog.]]></description>
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<title>Pit Bulls: Legit Dog Breed or Mixed Mongrel</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:02:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are Pit Bulls a real dog breed or are they mixed breed mongrels that are not recognized by any legit registries? The purpose of this article is to answer this question and to shed some light on the usage of the term "Pit Bull."]]></description>
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<title>2 Tips to Help Get Your Pit Bull In Shape</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:44:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article will deal with your Pit Bulls health and how to start getting them in great physical and mental shape. ]]></description>
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<title>3 Phases All Dog Training Follows</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:14:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All dog training follows 3 phases. This goes for positive methods, force methods, or a combination of both, these three phases apply to them all.]]></description>
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<title>4 Tips for Choosing a Dog Kennel</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:47:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you live in the country or you have a nice home in the suburbs a dog kennel provides a safe way to contain your companion while you are not at home. Before you go out and choose a kennel there are a few things you should know. The following article covers three of the more important things to consider.]]></description>
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<title>Does Your Pit Bull's Diet Really Matter?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:43:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How and what you feed your Pit Bull has a big effect on their health and 
over-all behavior. There are so many commercially available dog foods 
to choose from that making the right decision can be somewhat impossible. 
But let's tackle the problem nonetheless.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Following These Three Rules While Training Your Pit Bull</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:09:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Training your Pit Bull Terrier doesn't have to be difficult. Once
you apply the three rules in this article you will find the training
process comes easier and results are achieved much faster.]]></description>
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<title>Why Pit Bull Owners Need Pet Insurance</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:08:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it really important to have pet insurance for your Pit Bull? 
In a word, yes. Pit Bulls are highly active and accidents often 
occur from their vigorous lifestyle. Responsible owners are 
finding it valuable to have insurance for those unfortunate 
accidents and monthly vet care their Pit Bulls often require.]]></description>
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<title>How to Make Training Your Pit Bull Easy and Fun</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:37:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Training your Pit Bull doesn't have to be a chore. The following five tips will share with you how to make training fun and easy without taking up a lot of your time with formal sessions.]]></description>
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<title>7 Easy Tips For Training Your Puppy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:54:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Training your puppy can be as easy or as hard as you make it. The following article shares 7 tips to help you get off on the right foot with your puppies basic training.]]></description>
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<title>Breed Specific Legislation: How Do We Stop the Onslaught?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 15:52:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While govement officals are inacting breed specific legislation at an alarming rate there seems to be a lack of consideration for other options to banning specific breeds. This article offers a few suggestions and takes a deep look at the effectiveness of breed specific legislation.]]></description>
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<title>Planning an Outdoor Adventure with Your Pit Bull</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 15:42:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pit Bulls love the outdoors. Active and agile they thrive on running trails, romping through the woods, and then cooling off in a nice stream - an ideal adventure for any healthy Pit Bull.]]></description>
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<title>3 Quick Tips to Keep Your Pit Bull Out of Trouble and Healthy Too</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 15:38:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The following article will share with you three (3) tips you can use to curb behavior problems and keep your Pit Bull healthy too.]]></description>
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<title>Breed Specific Legislation: Is Your Pit Bull Next?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2005 17:09:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Breed specific legislation otherwise known as "BSL" has started to sweep the world. Germany, Canada, The United States, France, and England are among the major countries that have enacted some form of breed specific law that restricts or calls for a complete ban on several breeds from existing peacefully within their borders.]]></description>
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<title>So You Want an American Pit Bull Terrier?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2005 19:06:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've made up your mind, it's the American Pit Bull Terrier you
want as your companion. Are you ready for this breed? Read this
article and then decide if you want to go ahead with your
decision.]]></description>
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