Dog training and behavior

The anniversary of the death of my beloved friend and protector, Blitz, passed yesterday. Blitz was a tri-colored Collie who was a prince of a dog. When the wind ruffled his fur or he pranced he was the epitome of canine royalty. Blitz was a gentle soul who loved nothing more than to be with his family. We did everything possible together. Throughout his life he suffered from digestive ailments which caused him to feel unwell and quiet oftentimes. As I, myself, suffer from medical issues which…

million blocky- head dogs are euthanasia. She brings up a recent Esquire story she read and quotes…

housed in small cages where they are barely given room to stand up, move around, or stretch. Performing animals are hauled from town to town, day in and day out in boxcars or trucks, without any ability to exercise the full range of their natural behaviors. Animals are kept in cages with extremely hot and cold weather conditions. They travel without access to basic necessities such as food, water, and veterinary care. According to a report made by abc-news which covered the rescue of three polar…

A few yards ahead of me were dogs barking vigorously at the cars and motorbikes that went by; their barking was as loud as that of 2 dogs, I pondered. That appeared to be a number I could handle plus my friend advised me that the only way to scare dogs is by looking at them straight to their eyes, so I psyched up. I knew I could do this, pass with no fear. The dogs stopped barking as I was closing by, this was neither a good sign nor a bad sign…

Aggressive Breeds The essay I chose is by Lisa from Howell, Michigan. Site http://thisibelieve.org/essay/139917/. Lisa writes about aggressive breeds of dogs and the pit bull being one of them. I believe that there is no such thing as an aggressive breed of a dog. People often claim that American Pit-bull Terriers (Pit-Bulls) are an aggressive breed of a dog. That is frustrating to me as I have a Pit-Bull, and she is not aggressive. I knew when I decided to get a Pit-Bull pup that I would be…

with the stress and mundanity of prison and boost morale. There is some opposition to these programs, however, with some believing that they are too expensive and not helpful. There are low-cost programs that offer inmates college education and job training that can allow them to better prepare themselves to re-enter society. These programs are not just beneficial to the prison inmates, but also to tax payers, prison staff, and society as a whole. In the article “Overcoming Isolation: A College…

us know as a service dog, used to provide service to people who might not be able to fully provide for themselves. Used for mobility as well as trained to perform specific task to help people with disabilities and accompany them in almost any location. According to the Division 17 website there are many ways animals are beneficial to humans such as for psychiatric, therapy, companionship, emotional support and so much more. Some of these categories don’t consist of any training while others do.…

believe that dogs, the most popular companion animals in the country, are used as research subjects in laboratories . Researcher’s say thousands of dogs are used for “research, testing, teaching, or experimentation” in the U.S. every year by research facilities, including hospitals, schools, diagnostic laboratories, and private firms in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Each year the American Kennel Club has more than a million purebred dogs of 150 breeds and varieties of dogs.…

debate, one which will not be resolved quickly. Some scientists are affirmatively reporting animal consciousness while others say that this cannot be measured because we cannot understand animal communications. I beg to differ. Have you ever heard dogs bark, birds chirp or cat’s meow? We may not understand their language, but animals need only to be observed to be understood. My belief has long been that animals are conscious, much more so than we give them credit for. Animals learn to…

Don 't let the cute red visor on this even cuter weenie dog fool you! He is a crazed predator, seeking and devouring every toy animal in sight. Not only does he maim and rip to shreds their outer body, but digs deep into the innards to the ultimate goal; the plastic squeaky heart. Yes, I say the intentional goal is to reach this piece of plastic and forever silence its shrill voice. Then, and only then, is the kill final. If you value your own life, you must keep your distance while the kill is…