Category: Stories (others)

The full article: http://brightdog.com/dog-aggression-ladder/ If someone says that a dog bit or attacked with no warning signs, well that simply isn’t true. Dog bites and attacks are actually very predictable and avoidable when you know what to look for, and a reliable legal expert like a Buffalo Grove dog bite attorney can offer valuable guidance and legal support if…

Dog training is an integral part of owning a new dog, whether it’s a sprightly puppy or a mature rescue dog. Its benefits transcend beyond just shaping your dog’s behavior; it can contribute positively to their safety, mental health, and your overall relationship with them. When you bring a new dog home, you’re introducing them…

An article of interest: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zak-george/cesar-millans-animal-cruelty-investigation_b_9490176.html Pertinent points: Cesar Millan will frequently argue that dogs need to be taught as if they’re simply members of a wolf pack. He says we need to be our dog’s pack leaders as though dogs adhere to this type of hierarchy. The truth is there is recent and credible science that…

The article: http://www.care2.com/causes/7-superhero-ways-grief-for-your-pets-passing-can-help-more-animals.html Feed hungry animals. Start a “wildlife garden”. Help out at the animal shelter. “Death Row Pardon” – adopt a shelter animal. Clean up your local lakes. Carry on your walking/cuddling routine by walking shelter animals. Foster a rescued or shelter animal.

The TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/tshering_tobgay_this_country_isn_t_just_carbon_neutral_it_s_carbon_negative?language=en Bhutan is making environmental preservation a reality and invites other countries to join in efforts. Listen to the full talk and be inspired! Deep in the Himalayas, on the border between China and India, lies the Kingdom of Bhutan, which has pledged to remain carbon neutral for all time. In this…

Always, always man’s best friends! The story: http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2016/03/25/two-dogs-watch-over-muslim-hikers-on-gunung-nuang/ PETALING JAYA: Tagging along uninvited but with a clear mission in mind, two dogs took it upon themselves to watch over a group of hikers as they made their way up the steep terrain of Gunung Nuang in Hulu Langat, Selangor. Nicknamed Johnny and Tonny by the group, Firdaus…

This is so fascinating! Read the whole article and find out which are the 10 longest living animals on planet earth. By Dr. Becker There are many species on plant Earth that live much longer than the longest-lived humans. Scientists believe many animals with long lifespans may hold clues that can help enhance human health…

Meet The Guy Whose Life’s Mission is Adopting Homeless Senior Dogs! Full story: http://www.care2.com/causes/meet-the-guy-whose-lifes-mission-is-adopting-homeless-senior-dogs.html#ixzz43gWWyHGv The loss of a beloved dog in 2011 shook animal lover Steve Greig to the core. How he chose to deal with his grief ended up in the best way possible. It says a lot about who he is. “I was…

We all know about how if bees were to cease to exist, human life wouldn’t last very long after that since we totally depend on bees to pollinate plant life. But bats too? On pollination: Many experts believe that the birds and bees take the day shift and the bats take the night shift. Read the…

The article: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/03/21/breaking-up-dogfight.aspx?utm_source=petsnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20160321Z3&et_cid=DM100904&et_rid=1407768866 Excerpts: Putting a leg between any part of two warring cats does NOT work!! I’ve foolishly done that before between Cow and Bunny years ago. The Cow-scar is still on my leg!! Other methods: Nowadays, spraying water does not deter Cow or Indy. Neither does placing a hard object between them. Signs of aggression:…

The article: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/01/02/kitten-kindergarten.aspx (click to watch the video too!) Kitten kindergarten is designed specifically for kittens 8 to 15 weeks of age who have received their first set of kitten shots. This is the period during which they are most receptive and open to learning new things and bonding with other kitties and humans. During the meet-ups,…

The article: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/03/19/creating-mutually-satisfying-bond-with-newly-adopted-pet.aspx?e_cid=20160319Z3_PetsNL_art_1&utm_source=petsnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20160319Z3&et_cid=DM100316&et_rid=1404846678 1. Do your homework. 2. Start obedience training on dog on Day 1. 3. Enrol kitten in Kitten Kindergarten. 4. Find vet whose approach to caring for your pet is aligned to yours. 5. Give pet time to adjust and lots of positive attention.

The story and video: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/03/17/music-for-cats.aspx?e_cid=20160317Z3_PetsNL_art_1&utm_source=petsnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20160317Z3&et_cid=DM100315&et_rid=1401637089 Music to calm shelter cats and cats going on veterinary visits, music as medicine! Charles Snowdon, PhD of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a team of researchers set out to discover sounds that are appealing to cats, and turn those sounds into music composed by David Teie of the University of…

I watched Zootopia this evening and enjoyed it tremendously! It’s a world populated by anthropomorphic mammals and has a very interesting and meaningful story line which addresses prejudice, stereotyping and good old fashioned courage and friendship. The heroes: Judy Hopps (the police officer rabbit) and Nick Wilde (the con-artist fox). If you are going to…

This is an interesting article: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/10/12/stress-triggers-for-dogs.aspx?i_cid=stresstriggersdogs-rb-pets-2 Stress triggers: Punish him for behaving like a dog. Tell her “no” over and over. Give her a variety of verbal commands for a single behavior. Tell him “it’s okay.” – Many dog guardians tend to say this phrase to their pet when something decidedly not okay is about to…