Here are some ideas to help you along as you learn more about dogs. Each is selected from my experiences and I hope you will remember and share some of your favorites.
Your lost dog: Consider having a number tattoo (like D1951) on the dog's inner thigh or inside the ear flap that you will remember. Dog tattoo clinics usually do it for about $15-20. A dog with a tattoo is owned by SOMEONE and even if it has no collar, the finder has sure proof when you inquire that it is your dog. It might be the difference between a dog with no collar that is turned over to a shelter and getting your dog back...
Here are some exciting and useful links to websites that you will enjoy ! Using the 'back arrow' in your browser to return here works for me... Try it for yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNi32erxj-I FREE video presentation of the beautiful 'Our Two Lives' from the 'Earthly Angels and Other Love Songs' CD recording'. Prepare to cry...
http://www.clickandtreat.com/ Gary Wilkes' website to show you 'click and treat' dog training from the man who trademarked it! A true expert and his dog training methods and tools are featured.
http://www.youtube.com/user/tab289 This young fellow 'lit me up' with his insight and gentle approach to positive reinforcement training for dogs. It's all FREE at YouTube.com and it is dog training gold! I love this guy for his role in saving dogs and their owners from misunderstanding one another!