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101 Pictures of Big, Slobbery, Gentle Giants. These pictures are random member avatars from the dog boards, and represent just some of the many sizes, breeds and goofs we have here.

You’ll see Newfies and Saints, Dobes and Danes; dogs in the sand and in the snow, in the car and on the floor; giants and babies, dogs camping, dogs playing; smiling and sleeping, jumping and eating.

From nwflvr’s forum thread AWESOME video! Incredible interaction between man and dog!!!

This is why you need to use a password on your pc when you’re not around:

Sophie - Newfoundland

By Melissakins’ post, What your dogs do when you’re not home

Attention! Attention! It’s that time again!

Here are the contestants for the Big Paws Only Teacher’s Pet Contest. Each contestant has worked long and hard to get into shape and hold still for that perfect shot. The proud moms and dads have worked tirelessly to make their pooch the best they can be. Before casting your vote, make sure you look long and hard at each entry.

Vote for the dogs (one female and one male) you like the most based on overall cuteness and brown-nosing appearance!

Good luck to everyone! You all look great!

To vote for your favorite, visit the poll here.

Teachers Pet Handsome Boy Angus

Teachers Pet Handsome Boy Bear

Teachers Pet Handsome Boy Cabeza

Teachers Pet Pretty Girl Kitana

Teachers Pet Pretty Girl Penny Lane

Teachers Pet Pretty Girl Kiah

Teachers Pet Pretty Girl Kali

Teachers Pet Handsome Boy Fumble

Teachers Pet Handsome Boy Sugar Bear

Teachers Pet Pretty Girl Cirra

To vote for your favorite, visit the poll here.

Dogs are such a huge part of our lives that many of us dream of having them come to work with us. Well, more and more companies are allowing dogs in the office and yours may be next.

Google Headquarters (Googleplex)

Part of an 11 picture Photo Essay of “Life in the Googleplex“, where Googlers are permitted to bring their dogs (but not cats) to the workplace.

Research has shown that having pets in the workplace reduces stress and increases the feeling of well-being. And that’s precisely why Relay Recruitment, a company in West Yorkshire brought in Rupert, a Cocker Spaniel. What management experienced was beyond their expectations. Rupert indeed helped with the post-holiday blues, but also encouraged 4 people to quit smoking and others to lose weight by going on walks during break. It worked out so well that “Bosses now plan to provide dogs for their staff in Leeds, Halifax and York.”

Kennel Space - (or Office Space?)

Rhonda Abrams at the Arizona Republic wrote ‘A Dog-Friendly Office Good for Workers, Pets‘ that illustrates how companies benefit by allowing dogs at work. The practice improves morale, employees are likely to work later, and the environment helps to attract and retain better employees.

“In my company, we indicate we’re a “dog-friendly workplace” in our help-wanted ads. That’s increased both the number and quality of applicants. And once someone gets used to bringing their dog to work, they’re less likely to leave. Even the delivery folks love the dogs. The UPS man, Paul, gives each dog a biscuit every day, so my dog Cosmo knows exactly what brown can do for him.”

Am I working by myself here?

So has your office made the jump? If not, they may need a bit of a nudge and that’s why Rhonda added her “Key to a Dog-Friendly Workplace“.

This includes a set of rules for all dogs, and considerations for people. A few are listed below:

• Enforce the NO Fleas rule
• 3 Strikes and You’re Out
• No Barking
• Keep a Supply of Antihistamine
• Thank Your Lucky Stars