African Grey parrot Dory comments on his home life, his care and feeding, and his pet cats in an exclusive parrot interview. (Includes some original parrot poetry too.) Read more . . .
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Why You Can't Adopt Black Cats on Halloween
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5953290/why_you_cant_adopt_a_black_cat_for.html
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Domesticated Dogs Are Dumber Than Wild Ones, Tests Show. Is Your Dog Dumber Than a Dingo?
Your dog might not do well on the same basic intelligence test a wild dog or a wolf would pass with flying colors. That's what new research done at the Dingo Discover Center shows. Wild canids that were never trained and never socialized beat the socks off domesticated dogs when it comes to problem solving skills.
A Test Domesticated Dogs Failed
Example: One part of the test included placing food on the other side of a fence. The only way dog, dingo or wolf could get to it was to walk away from the food up to some swinging doors, figure out if the door swung in or out, enter and double back to the food. Dingoes did it in 20 seconds. Pampered pet dogs stood on the other side of the fence looking confused, pawing at the fence, trying to dig under it and barking in futility. How embarrassing.
The pet dogs just assumed that if they barked for help and tried to tear the fence down, some human (like you) would come a-running to figure it out for them. So who is to blame for their confusion and helplessness? Apparently, that would be you. And me, and every other dog lover who has been solving pooch problems for generations.
Domesticated Dogs Are Better at Parties . . .
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
AKC Dog Obedience Test: Can Your Dog Pass?
Can Fang pass this AKC Dog Obedience test without peeing on the test giver, or refusing to come when called? Find out here.
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Can Fang pass this AKC Dog Obedience test without peeing on the test giver, or refusing to come when called? Find out here.
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AKC Honors Mixed-Breed Doggies: The Canine Partner Program
Enough with the disdain for mixed-breed dogs. Now your chowkypoo(chow-husky-poodle),Jackpughoundahuahua or any other mix-a-mutt can be registered as an AKC Canine Partner.
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Enough with the disdain for mixed-breed dogs. Now your chowkypoo(chow-husky-poodle),Jackpughoundahuahua or any other mix-a-mutt can be registered as an AKC Canine Partner.
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
The Herding Dogs: Did Your Dog's Ancestors Have a Job
Unemployment Among Herding Dogs Could Be a Problem.
It's easy to guess why German Shepherds were originally bred: To herd sheep and other livestock. Other dogs originally bred for bossing the livestock around are the Shetland Sheepdog, the Australian Shepherd, and the Australian Cattle Dog. And of course, the beloved Collie dog, including the Bearded Collie and the Border Collie. But that's not all: the American Kennel Club recognizes 22 breeds as belonging to the herding group.
The herding dogs were bred to have high energy and high agility, and they have those traits to this day.They do not respond well to unemployment; they need a job to do to be happy. They are task oriented and extremely teachable. They excel at obedience, which is why training them is so rewarding. Whether you need a guard dog . . . Read more . . .
It's easy to guess why German Shepherds were originally bred: To herd sheep and other livestock. Other dogs originally bred for bossing the livestock around are the Shetland Sheepdog, the Australian Shepherd, and the Australian Cattle Dog. And of course, the beloved Collie dog, including the Bearded Collie and the Border Collie. But that's not all: the American Kennel Club recognizes 22 breeds as belonging to the herding group.
The herding dogs were bred to have high energy and high agility, and they have those traits to this day.They do not respond well to unemployment; they need a job to do to be happy. They are task oriented and extremely teachable. They excel at obedience, which is why training them is so rewarding. Whether you need a guard dog . . . Read more . . .
Lost Dogs: Family Dog Found on Deserted Island
She Swam Nearly Six Miles in Shark Infested Waters
Turbulent waters off the coast of Australia tossed a family's pet overboard nearly six miles from land.
Some dogs, like some people, are survivors. They have courage, and resourcefulness. Take Sophie Tucker, for example, who doesn't look a thing like her namesake. The Australian Cattle Dog was on board a boat with her family off the coast of Queensland when the water got choppy. When the Griffiths turned around to look, their dog was gone. They backtracked and searched in their boat, but they didn't have much hope for Sophie, who must have fallen into the huge wake behind the boat. The family was devastated.
But never underestimate a Sophie Tucker. This Sophie not only knew how to dog paddle, she had amazing stamina. No one knows how long it took her, but she made it to shore, swimming for more than five miles. The only problem is that the "shore" was St. Bees Island . . . Read more
Turbulent waters off the coast of Australia tossed a family's pet overboard nearly six miles from land.
Some dogs, like some people, are survivors. They have courage, and resourcefulness. Take Sophie Tucker, for example, who doesn't look a thing like her namesake. The Australian Cattle Dog was on board a boat with her family off the coast of Queensland when the water got choppy. When the Griffiths turned around to look, their dog was gone. They backtracked and searched in their boat, but they didn't have much hope for Sophie, who must have fallen into the huge wake behind the boat. The family was devastated.
But never underestimate a Sophie Tucker. This Sophie not only knew how to dog paddle, she had amazing stamina. No one knows how long it took her, but she made it to shore, swimming for more than five miles. The only problem is that the "shore" was St. Bees Island . . . Read more
Lost Dogs: "Dog of War" Found in Afghanistan a Year Later
Sabi Gets a Hero's Welcome After Being Missing in Action for 14 Months
They depended on Sabi. The black Labrador sniffed out roadside bombs, detected explosives and saved lives on a regular basis. The good news is that somebody saved her life in return. But nobody knows who it was.
Sabi had been working with a special Australian unit involved in training Afghan security forces. The joint Australian-Afghan army patrol was ambushed by militant fighters in September 2008, and a violent battle ensued. The gunfight wounded nine soldiers and earned another one Australia's highest bravery medal. When the fierce skirmish ended, Sabi was nowhere to be found. They searched for her for months to no avail. Read more . . .
They depended on Sabi. The black Labrador sniffed out roadside bombs, detected explosives and saved lives on a regular basis. The good news is that somebody saved her life in return. But nobody knows who it was.
Sabi had been working with a special Australian unit involved in training Afghan security forces. The joint Australian-Afghan army patrol was ambushed by militant fighters in September 2008, and a violent battle ensued. The gunfight wounded nine soldiers and earned another one Australia's highest bravery medal. When the fierce skirmish ended, Sabi was nowhere to be found. They searched for her for months to no avail. Read more . . .
Monday, February 1, 2010
How to House Train a Puppy and How Not to House Train a Puppy
You Too Can Train Your Pup to Go Sit on the Papers After He Poops on the Carpet!
First, I'll tell you how not to train a puppy.When I was a twenty-four year old airhead I got the cutest fluffiest white poodle puppy you have ever seen. A french poodle I named London which I thought was tres clevair. He was smart and affectionate and funny. Which is surprising considering the way I trained him. (Or didn't train him.) I would walk him in the morning before I went to work. Then put lots of papers down all over my apartment and leave. When I came home from my glamorous copywriting job at the end of the day, I would find he had gone potty everywhere but on the papers.......(read more here:)
Cat Toys to Make Any Kitty's Life Exciting
Feline Fun: New Cat Toys for Playful Cats
Why your cat needs cat toys to fight boredom.Is your kitty is a stalker with nothing to stalk? A hunter with no prey? (Except for the dust bunnies you keep sweeping up.) Now you can fix that with cat toys that present irresistible challenges, alluring rewards, and lots of 'catisfaction'. Come on, bring out your cat's Inner Hunter
The Peek-a-Prize cat toy box: This sturdy all-wooden box has tantalizing cat toys and treats that peek out at your cat. Let kitty paw, pounce and hunt until the toys roll out ......... (more cat toys here: )
January 27, 2010 by Linda Louise Johnson
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