Polar Bear Triplets Born in Zoo — A First?
Photo in the News: Polar Bear Triplets Born in Zoo — A First?
March 14, 2006—They say good things happen in threes, and for this polar bear mom good luck descended in one fell swoop.
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How To Find a Search and Rescue Dog Training School
How To Find a Search and Rescue Dog Training School
by Melissa Buhmeyer
There are many things dogs can be trained to do but, of all the tasks a working dog can perform, search and rescue ranks the highest for needing qualified, professional trainers. A Search and Rescue (SAR) dog’s performance, quite literally, can determine life or death to a human in need.
As shocking as it may sound, there is no set of standards for rescue dog training. Subsequently, rescue clubs, teams, and individuals emerge as trainers, when, in fact, they may know little, or nothing at all, about training a SAR dog. Attending seminars and reading books on the subject are worthwhile endeavors, but they do not constitute being a SAR dog trainer. Sadly, in a large percentage of cases, this is an assumption not only made, but followed, and replicated. In some cases, those touting themselves as SAR dog trainers scarcely have enough knowledge to teach a dog simple parlor tricks, let alone promptly and accurately scenting or tracking skills, where a human life hangs in the balance.
Can You Really Train A Cat? Is It Worth The Trouble?
Can You Really Train A Cat? Is It Worth The Trouble?
by Niall Kennedy
Cats are notoriously independent and have a mind of their own. Can you really teach a cat new tricks?
Cat owners often think that their cat is just too moody to listen. Some owners feel their cats are un-trainable simply because they are arrogant. The fact is many times pets don’t obey because they don’t understand what you want from them. So, if you have tried to train your cat, you may not be doing it right.
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Labradoodles and Goldendoodles - A new breed of dogs
Labradoodles and Goldendoodles, A new breed of dogs
by Ruth Bird
A fellow blogger was always mentioning “puggles” to me. Then one day I went for a walk with my 3 dogs and my neighbour and her dog. She mentioned the labradoodles and goldendoodles to me. She had seen them on a t.v. show.
So, I decided to do some investigating. For those who want some information about these dogs, but not long scientific reports, here is my article. I went on a long internet journey, and I found out some amazing facts.
FWD: In HART’s Email … A Dog’s Christmas
A Cartoon For You - FWD to HART’s Email
Giving your dog a bath? Need a Video Tutorial?
I was reading the Pet Industry Weekly Blog and had a good smile from the following:
Unclear on the Concept
A short video of perhaps the dumbest dog on the planet. Flash Player 7.0 required.
Click on “dumbest dog” and watch a video from Google Video. It’s pretty funny. The dog is jealous of a potential rival to take the bone he is eating … himself!
Families raise pups for a cause
Families raise pups for a cause | www.azstarnet.com
Photos by Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
Michelle Mueller, 16, attends to Drama, a 9-month-old black labrador puppy being trained as a guide dog for the blind, during an outing.
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Hematoma In A Dog’s Ear (Pinna) and How The Surgery Is Done
Hematoma In A Dog’s Ear (Pinna) and How The Surgery Is Done In ThePetCenter.com
Aural Hematoma… A Blood Filled Pocket
A hematoma is any abnormal blood filled space. An Aural Hematoma is a collection of blood under the skin of the ear flap of a dog or cat. (The ear flap itself is called the Pinna.) Much more common in dogs than in cats, a hematoma generally is the result of trauma to the pinna from an injury or from the dog or cat scratching at the ear. The itchy ear can result from ear mites, allergies, infections or foreign matter in the ear canal. Frequent scratching at the ear, or even vigorous shaking of the head, can result in a rupture of small blood vessels beneath the skin of the pinna. Since there is little strength or depth to the tissues of the pinna, clotting may be delayed… especially if the dog or cat continues to upset the clotting by additional self trauma.
The entire ear flap can become swollen, infected and severely uncomfortable to the dog. Hematomas can heal themselves but will leave behind a scarred, crinkled and shrunken pinna. And since the original cause is usually an infected ear canal, the original cause needs to be treated as well as the hematoma itself. Veterinarians generally will recommend surgery to open and drain the hematoma and remove dead and degenerating clots and fibrin. Then sutures are used to tack the skin layers over the thin cartilage center tight to the cartilage to eliminate any space for more blood or serum to accumulate. Of course this is done only under general anesthesia, and antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication is used post operatively.
Red-Flagging a Dog Breeder
Red-Flagging a Dog Breeder
Krista compiles a great list of “flags” that should help you decide if the breeder is a good one or not … She writes …
The Naples Dog Club papillons gave a free performance
I posted this article on my other site .. PapillonLvr.com/blog/ ..
Check it out!
PapillonLvr.com - Blog ? The Naples Dog Club papillons gave a free performance
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