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| Working for Your Love, Not the Money by Ashley Mitek |
"Millions of us wake up each morning and drive to work. We might be motivated because we enjoy our job, but
for many, if it wasn't for the money, we wouldn't be headed for the office.
Meet Nala, who works 40 hours a week and is on call 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week, detecting explosives at
the University of Illinois. She's a Belgian Malinois, a dog breed similar to a... " Read the entire article
for many, if it wasn't for the money, we wouldn't be headed for the office.
Meet Nala, who works 40 hours a week and is on call 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week, detecting explosives at
the University of Illinois. She's a Belgian Malinois, a dog breed similar to a... " Read the entire article
| American Staffordshire Terrier - 10 Easy to Remember Tips for Responsible Pit Bull Owners by Jason Mann |
"1. Exercise your dog everyday. Pit Bulls are high energy dogs that need some way of burning off that penned
up energy. Even a short 10-15 minute walk or game of fetch in the backyard will help burn off energy that can
lead to behavior problems.
2. Never leave pit bulls alone with other dogs (or any animal). Even if you're dog gets along great 99.9% of the
time with other animals the Pit Bull is known for animal aggression and it is possible something will happen. A
good piece of advice I received a long time ago was, ..." Read the entire article
up energy. Even a short 10-15 minute walk or game of fetch in the backyard will help burn off energy that can
lead to behavior problems.
2. Never leave pit bulls alone with other dogs (or any animal). Even if you're dog gets along great 99.9% of the
time with other animals the Pit Bull is known for animal aggression and it is possible something will happen. A
good piece of advice I received a long time ago was, ..." Read the entire article
"Our pets can bring many great things into our lives: fun, loyalty, affection, companionship and much more.
Unfortunately, one other thing they can bring in with them is the less pleasant companion of fleas. No matter
how well you care for your pet and how clean you keep it, a chance encounter with another infested animal can
lead to your own animal becoming host to some very unwelcome visitors.
Once established on your pet, then the fleas will quickly begin the process of reproducing, and laying eggs that
might not necessarily stay within the fur of your pet. In today's warm houses, flea eggs can quite happily
develop and hatch within the fibres of our carpets and upholstery, and so it's easy to see how a simple
infestation of your pet can lead to extremely undesirable consequences..." Read the entire article
Unfortunately, one other thing they can bring in with them is the less pleasant companion of fleas. No matter
how well you care for your pet and how clean you keep it, a chance encounter with another infested animal can
lead to your own animal becoming host to some very unwelcome visitors.
Once established on your pet, then the fleas will quickly begin the process of reproducing, and laying eggs that
might not necessarily stay within the fur of your pet. In today's warm houses, flea eggs can quite happily
develop and hatch within the fibres of our carpets and upholstery, and so it's easy to see how a simple
infestation of your pet can lead to extremely undesirable consequences..." Read the entire article
| Fleas: Unwelcome Guests For Your Pets by Nicholas Hunt |
| How to Avoid Dog Bites in Children by Ed Frawley |
"According to a 1994 study by Mathews and Lattal approximately one million dog bites occur every year in the
United States – according to the study 60-70% of those involve children, boys are bitten more often than girls
and a third of the dogs that attack children are owned by the family.
A study by Beck done in 1975 indicated that 87% of biting dogs are intact males and most dogs bites occur in
or near the victims home. Another study by Sacks in 1989 indicated that 70% of the children that were killed by
dogs were under the age of..." Read the entire article
United States – according to the study 60-70% of those involve children, boys are bitten more often than girls
and a third of the dogs that attack children are owned by the family.
A study by Beck done in 1975 indicated that 87% of biting dogs are intact males and most dogs bites occur in
or near the victims home. Another study by Sacks in 1989 indicated that 70% of the children that were killed by
dogs were under the age of..." Read the entire article
"The Alaskan Malamute is a spitz-type dog breed. Spitz types have a wolf or fox shaped face, with small, erect
ears. Many, like the malamute, are sled dogs. But even if they were bred for other purposes, such as hunting,
guarding, or similar, they are happiest when they have tasks to perform.
Because they were bred for strength and endurance, they can tolerate very low, icy temperatures. They are
often used in sled races, and can pull a sled weighing..." Read the entire article
ears. Many, like the malamute, are sled dogs. But even if they were bred for other purposes, such as hunting,
guarding, or similar, they are happiest when they have tasks to perform.
Because they were bred for strength and endurance, they can tolerate very low, icy temperatures. They are
often used in sled races, and can pull a sled weighing..." Read the entire article
| Alaskan Malamute Breed Information by Rebecca Prescott |
"Choosing a suitable Dog? Large or small - active or couch potato - longhaired or short - with the myriad of
options out there, how in the world do you pick the right dog?
Will a large dog be best - or a small one? Do you have children? Do you have other pets? Choosing a suitable
dog raises so many questions, but choosing the perfect family dog is one of life's big bonuses. Dogs make
brilliant companions and wonderful family pets - if you get the maths right! Making the wrong decision results in
heartbreak for yourself and your family - and yet another..." Read the entire article
options out there, how in the world do you pick the right dog?
Will a large dog be best - or a small one? Do you have children? Do you have other pets? Choosing a suitable
dog raises so many questions, but choosing the perfect family dog is one of life's big bonuses. Dogs make
brilliant companions and wonderful family pets - if you get the maths right! Making the wrong decision results in
heartbreak for yourself and your family - and yet another..." Read the entire article
| Choosing a Suitable Dog - One that fits your lifestyle by Marion Herbertson |
| Puppy Care: Introducing a New Puppy to an Older Dog by Nikola Marshall |
"Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting experience! The puppy is excited, you are excited, but what about
your older dog? You remember, the one who has been an only dog for years. It can be done and fairly
effortlessly at that.
Dogs, for all their domesticity, still have a pack mentality. You, of course, are the alpha, or head dog. Your
older dog will be the beta, or second in command. When bringing a new dog into the pack, your established
dog may feel threatened. Be mindful of this. While you do want your newest addition to feel loved and
welcomed, you also want your older dog to know..." Read the entire article
your older dog? You remember, the one who has been an only dog for years. It can be done and fairly
effortlessly at that.
Dogs, for all their domesticity, still have a pack mentality. You, of course, are the alpha, or head dog. Your
older dog will be the beta, or second in command. When bringing a new dog into the pack, your established
dog may feel threatened. Be mindful of this. While you do want your newest addition to feel loved and
welcomed, you also want your older dog to know..." Read the entire article
"Providing your puppy or dog with an indoor kennel crate can satisfy many dogs' need for a den-like enclosure.
Besides being an effective housebreaking tool (because it takes advantage of the dog's natural reluctance to
soil its sleeping place), it can also help to reduce separation anxiety, to prevent destructive behavior (such as
chewing furniture), to keep a puppy away from potentially dangerous household items (i.e., poisons, electrical
wires, etc.), and to serve..." Read the entire article
Besides being an effective housebreaking tool (because it takes advantage of the dog's natural reluctance to
soil its sleeping place), it can also help to reduce separation anxiety, to prevent destructive behavior (such as
chewing furniture), to keep a puppy away from potentially dangerous household items (i.e., poisons, electrical
wires, etc.), and to serve..." Read the entire article
| How To Successfully Crate Train Your Dog by Robin Kovary, with Barbara Giella |
"What makes dogs behave so differently in cars? My dog Wallace loves the car whether we're riding or he's
there alone while I run errands. Cammie, my sister's dog, loves to ride in the car, but tears the upholstery apart
if my sister leaves her alone there. My neighbor's dog, Dilbertina, acts fine alone in the car, but barks and
paces incessantly if her owner is with her. Another neighbor's dog acts like he'll rip your face off if you get
anywhere near the car, whether his owner is in the car or not. Meanwhile my parents' dog hates the car so
much he begins shaking and drooling the instant he sets foot inside it.
Analyzing seemingly complex and contradictory canine behavior in terms of the dog's strongest drive—
establishing and protecting the territory—often provides the best clues. Dogs who feel secure in their territories
can relax and enjoy themselves whereas those who feel threatened..." Read the entire article
there alone while I run errands. Cammie, my sister's dog, loves to ride in the car, but tears the upholstery apart
if my sister leaves her alone there. My neighbor's dog, Dilbertina, acts fine alone in the car, but barks and
paces incessantly if her owner is with her. Another neighbor's dog acts like he'll rip your face off if you get
anywhere near the car, whether his owner is in the car or not. Meanwhile my parents' dog hates the car so
much he begins shaking and drooling the instant he sets foot inside it.
Analyzing seemingly complex and contradictory canine behavior in terms of the dog's strongest drive—
establishing and protecting the territory—often provides the best clues. Dogs who feel secure in their territories
can relax and enjoy themselves whereas those who feel threatened..." Read the entire article
| The Complex World of Canine-Car Relationships by Myrna Milani, BS, DVM |
At some point during your police career, you may want to train as a K-9 officer. If you're starting your career
with that assignment already in mind, you should choose a police department that takes a lot of pride in its K9
Unit. Unlike other specialized units where people can pass in and out without a lot of fanfare, a K9
assignment is entirely different. You must be prepared..." Read the entire article
with that assignment already in mind, you should choose a police department that takes a lot of pride in its K9
Unit. Unlike other specialized units where people can pass in and out without a lot of fanfare, a K9
assignment is entirely different. You must be prepared..." Read the entire article
| K9 Police Training by Barry M. Baker |
| Messages To Our Animals From A Pinball Machine by Joan Ranquet |
Our thoughts bounce around in our brains like the ball in a pinball machine. The levers of intention are set in
motion and the ball propels around, hitting the walls of our brain, lighting up the machine one minute and
dinging loudly another. Our minds can be all consuming for us – imagine how it is for the animal companion
sharing our household picking up on this maddening frequency!
And we wonder why our animals do wacky things at times! Our animal companions are constantly, in a most
loyal and wonderful way trying to understand and sometimes influence the cacophony of insanity they receive
from our brains. And this is no small task!!
On top of it all, when we want some sort of specific behavior, or an illness comes into play with our companion,
our minds have a very big role in the outcome.
Thoughts travel faster than the speed of sound! If you sat for a moment and watched all the thoughts you had
in one minute – you'd be amazed at how many appear. And without realizing it – these thoughts or messages
are being sent, broadcast and actually are manifesting for you in other realms of your life. So of course it's
setting up the reality for your animals.
How does this come into play? Let's say you have a dog that sometimes acts aggressively... Read the entire
article
motion and the ball propels around, hitting the walls of our brain, lighting up the machine one minute and
dinging loudly another. Our minds can be all consuming for us – imagine how it is for the animal companion
sharing our household picking up on this maddening frequency!
And we wonder why our animals do wacky things at times! Our animal companions are constantly, in a most
loyal and wonderful way trying to understand and sometimes influence the cacophony of insanity they receive
from our brains. And this is no small task!!
On top of it all, when we want some sort of specific behavior, or an illness comes into play with our companion,
our minds have a very big role in the outcome.
Thoughts travel faster than the speed of sound! If you sat for a moment and watched all the thoughts you had
in one minute – you'd be amazed at how many appear. And without realizing it – these thoughts or messages
are being sent, broadcast and actually are manifesting for you in other realms of your life. So of course it's
setting up the reality for your animals.
How does this come into play? Let's say you have a dog that sometimes acts aggressively... Read the entire
article
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