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Why Golden Retrievers Make Excellent Family Pets My love of animals goes back to when I was a little girl growing up on my grandpa’s farm. We had most of your normal farm animals; pigs, cows, chickens, heck I even had my own pony. But none were more lovable and enjoyable than our family dog. This particular breed was a border collie and was incredibly intelligent, loyal, and friendly. She was a bit hyper but to a little girl of ten, was the source of entertainment for many years. Plus, she…

When we ask other people what their favorite type pet is, many of them respond by saying, A dog. Over the past generations, dogs have indeed become an increasingly popular pet, especially in Western countries where they even out populate children. This, however, has led to a new, gruesome catastrophe: dog attacks. Throughout the past decade, people have progressively fallen prey to more dog attacks, mostly in part to Pit bulls. Many people, galvanized by these circumstances, are calling for a…

Within the article of “The Dog That Didn’t Bark: The Role of Canines in the 2008 Campaign,” the author discusses that individuals who are dog owners should be attracted to dog owning political candidates. However, the author’s research shows that it may not always be the case for politics. Within The Righteous Mind: Part III, Haidt’s central metaphor is “We are 90 percent chimp and 10 percent bee.” This indicates that as individuals we merely work selfishly but also within groups. Given the…

dogs. These creatures can range in different sizes (big, medium, small), different breeds (Australian Shepherd, Beagle, Labrador Retriever, etc) and different personality traits (Friendly, obedient, etc). Dogs can be very gentle, friendly, obedient, loving, and caring toward you if they are treated right. Two dogs who seem very similar with their personality traits are Labrador Retrievers and beagles. These breeds are usually very playful, energetic, loving, sweet, loyal, and happy. Labs…

Today, based on 2006 Kennel Club figures, German Shepherd Dogs are one of the most popular breeds in the United States with 43,575 registrations. In the UK there are currently 12,857 registrations (year 2008) German Shepherds are found working as guide dogs for the blind or the disabled, carrying out police work and guarding duties. They are also used in search and res- cue, therapy and in the armed forces. . These dogs are bred to have an enduring work drive, and unwavering obedience. Of…

Animal Intelligence Kelse K. Moore Dog intelligence Most dogs are abdoned at a young age due to the mother being abdoned also or the owner not wanting it. a dogs intelligence is about the same as a 2 year old child. A dog can learn (160-250) words and signals. Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Belgian breeds (Malinois, Terv etc.), the Schnauzer-Pinscher breeds including Doberman, Aussie Shepherd are some of the most…

A few weeks later, I had written my book. I had some more mysteries that confused me. 1. Why are people’s marriages so weird? 3. Why was it so difficult to train Sandy? 5. Why did everyone get mad when I decided to practice Physics in the kitchen? I believe that the reason why mother didn’t love my father was because of his aggressive personality. When I didn’t listen to him, he easily lost his temper, but things have changed now. First, father asked mother if she could go out for dinner with…

Dogs have long been branded as "man's best friend. They do make excellent companions and fantastic family pets. But to be a decent doggy resident and a excellent family pet they need to be well trained. You ought to set off training your puppy for obedience as soon as he arrives at your home. The training will be continuing until he is about a year old and then while he may be considered "fully trained", you will still need to work with him to keep his skills sharp for the remainder of his…

Here is some dog training advice to help you dog lovers get the ball rolling with training your dog! Pay very close attention to these tips! Enjoy Your Training- Make your dog training sessions with your dog enjoyable and have fun while training your dog. Dogs can sense when you are having a good time and they too get excited. This helps the dog learn better. Take the training seriously but remember to be excited and show your dog your having fun by having a positive attitude. Use A Commanding…

The Golden Retriever’s intelligence, temperament and athleticism make it the classic family companion. One of the top five smartest dogs in the world, Golden Retrievers are extremely intelligent and easy to train. The Golden Retrievers' intelligence makes them a versatile breed and allows them to fill a variety of roles – common ones being guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf, hunting dogs, detection dogs, and search and rescue participants.They are people-pleasers and will do…