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Minggu, 16 November 2014
Did those Japanese dogs in the Youtube video really get rescued
It seems like everyone has heard the story about loyal Japanese dog who refused to leave the side of his pal, who was injured after the earthquake.
If you havent, heres the video:
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If you havent, heres the video:
Sabtu, 15 November 2014
Dog Training: Listen To The Experts!
All dog owners want their puppies to grow up as well-behaved, intelligent dogs. But the owner also has his or her prejudices and opinions about how to train their pet. Unfortunately, most owners rely on their own past experience, advice from friends and relatives, books, and rarely �facts� for guidance in shaping their dog's personality. Many puppies develop into acceptable adults despite adverse owner handling and care, which is a tribute to their psychic resilience.
However, hundreds of thousands of other dogs are returned to their breeder, given away to unsuspecting new owners, deliberately dropped off in new neighborhoods, or taken to the local pound - all due to a lack of responsible dog training advice by the experts.
A dog's personality, either pleasant or nasty, is observed in the behavior displayed, which is a result of learning. Learning is that which is absorbed and retained from the pet's interactions with the environment. A dog's brain functions mature by the age of 22 weeks.
Therefore, compared to children, the effects of early puppy experience on adult behavioral tendencies is more easily controlled and its benefits more quickly recognized. Every puppy owner should be aware of this rapid development so as to ensure careful early treatment.
Jumat, 14 November 2014
Tis the season to be Doggy fa la la la laaaa
Hey Julie,

I absolutely LOVE Project: Play with your Dog study and how the Horowitz Dog Cognition Lab are crowd sourcing using citizen science! I dont think a better way of contributing to scientific understanding can possibly exist! I look forward to hearing updates about how the research goes. I will certainly participate - next time we head to the river to play, well take our camera to get some video!
So you might have noticed the silly season of festivity has landed upon us... Assuming we live past Friday (and I really hope we do, because Friday is my birthday and I selfishly want the fun of a full birthday!) I thought Id look at some ideas that might inspire gifts for the two- and four-legged doggy friends and family members in our life.
1. Read about a Dog
I have been re-reading Inside of a Dog recently and thoroughly enjoying it (again).
This book would make a fantastic gift for anyone who would like to understand more about dogs, the science looking at dogs, how it all fits together and is relevant to our shared encounters with dogs.
2. Give a Dog
After all those posts about the science of children and dogs I do think every child should have a dog.
But make sure its an appropriate dog.
Not every household or child is suited to owning a real dog, but that cant stop you giving that special little person in your life a gorgeous handmade pooch!
Here are some I fell in love with on Etsy.
3. Holiday with a dog
Its Summertime in Australia right now and my dogs love nothing more than coming away on holiday/vacation with us to the beach. What better way to show your dog youve enjoyed their company than to include them on your trip away?
Winter escapes can be fun for dogs too!
Its easier than you might think to find pet-friendly accommodation in your favourite holiday destination.
Just head to favourite online search engine and enter pet friendly accommodation *insert district name here*.
Alternatively just ask normal rental options if theyll allow you to bring a 4-legged friend. You might be surprised how many places will say yes if you just enquire and give them some reassurance that your dog will respect the house rules!
4. Save a Dog
You can impress your dog loving friends or family members by donating money to your local welfare, shelter or dog rescue group in lieu of a gift. Who really needs another recipe book when the same amount of money could help pay for care to help save a 4-legged life?
If you really need a gift to wrap, most of these non-profit, volunteer-driven organisations have calendars they sell to help raise funds.
5. Spend time with a Dog
At the end of the day, most of our dogs just want to spend time with us.
So take time this festive season to go for that extra walk, give that extra pat, groom or game of fetch (depending on what your dog likes and if it is a game, be sure to take a video and submit it to help science!).
If you dont have a dog, consider volunteering at your local shelter or welfare group. The festive season is an insanely busy period for these places and they are often overrun with dogs who have strayed while their owners are away, who are scared of fireworks or who have been dumped.
Just volunteering your time to help clean, feed, walk and care for half a day or three could make a huge difference to the dedicated staff. These people tend to miss out on Christmas lunch with their families or New Years Eve partying year after year because they nobly spend it looking after our 4-legged friends.
So there you have it - my top 5 gift ideas for two- and four-legged friends this silly season. Whats on your gift list?
Wishing you and yours a safe and fun festive season this year Julie.
Heres hoping we all make it past Friday and if we do, Im sure 2013 is going to be a cracker!
Fa la la la laaaa, la la la laa!
x Mia
Further reading:
Sitler R.K. (2006). The 2012 Phenomenon New Age Appropriation of an Ancient Mayan Calendar, Nova Religio, 9 (3) 24-38. DOI: 10.1525/nr.2006.9.3.024
© Mia Cobb 2012
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I absolutely LOVE Project: Play with your Dog study and how the Horowitz Dog Cognition Lab are crowd sourcing using citizen science! I dont think a better way of contributing to scientific understanding can possibly exist! I look forward to hearing updates about how the research goes. I will certainly participate - next time we head to the river to play, well take our camera to get some video!
So you might have noticed the silly season of festivity has landed upon us... Assuming we live past Friday (and I really hope we do, because Friday is my birthday and I selfishly want the fun of a full birthday!) I thought Id look at some ideas that might inspire gifts for the two- and four-legged doggy friends and family members in our life.
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1. Read about a Dog
I have been re-reading Inside of a Dog recently and thoroughly enjoying it (again).
This book would make a fantastic gift for anyone who would like to understand more about dogs, the science looking at dogs, how it all fits together and is relevant to our shared encounters with dogs.
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2. Give a Dog
After all those posts about the science of children and dogs I do think every child should have a dog.
But make sure its an appropriate dog.
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Here are some I fell in love with on Etsy.
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3. Holiday with a dog
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Winter escapes can be fun for dogs too!
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| (source) |
Its easier than you might think to find pet-friendly accommodation in your favourite holiday destination.
Just head to favourite online search engine and enter pet friendly accommodation *insert district name here*.
Alternatively just ask normal rental options if theyll allow you to bring a 4-legged friend. You might be surprised how many places will say yes if you just enquire and give them some reassurance that your dog will respect the house rules!
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4. Save a Dog
You can impress your dog loving friends or family members by donating money to your local welfare, shelter or dog rescue group in lieu of a gift. Who really needs another recipe book when the same amount of money could help pay for care to help save a 4-legged life?
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| I do love Giddy and Twinkles words of wisdom! (source) |
If you really need a gift to wrap, most of these non-profit, volunteer-driven organisations have calendars they sell to help raise funds.
5. Spend time with a Dog
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| (source) |
At the end of the day, most of our dogs just want to spend time with us.
So take time this festive season to go for that extra walk, give that extra pat, groom or game of fetch (depending on what your dog likes and if it is a game, be sure to take a video and submit it to help science!).
If you dont have a dog, consider volunteering at your local shelter or welfare group. The festive season is an insanely busy period for these places and they are often overrun with dogs who have strayed while their owners are away, who are scared of fireworks or who have been dumped.
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So there you have it - my top 5 gift ideas for two- and four-legged friends this silly season. Whats on your gift list?
Heres hoping we all make it past Friday and if we do, Im sure 2013 is going to be a cracker!
Fa la la la laaaa, la la la laa!
x Mia
Further reading:
Sitler R.K. (2006). The 2012 Phenomenon New Age Appropriation of an Ancient Mayan Calendar, Nova Religio, 9 (3) 24-38. DOI: 10.1525/nr.2006.9.3.024
© Mia Cobb 2012
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