What is the deal with pedigreed pets? I don't get it. Why are people willing to pay $800 for a dog? You can get one for free from the pound. And I can pretty much guarantee that the pound dog is going to be more loving and less high maintenance than the purebred.
Everyone I know who has some type of hoity-toity, fancy purebred pet has to go through a laborious care regimen that just doesn't exist with the real American mutt. My friend has to spray his English bulldog's jowls with a special solution to keep
Archive for August, 2009
Dogs Who Count
by Jane Wangersky August 24th, 2009 | Dogs
We’ve looked at Dr. Stanley Coren’s research that shows dogs can understand up to 250 words. There are numerous stories from dog owners backing this up.
Coren also concluded that dogs could do basic math – at least, they know that one plus one equals two, he says. John Mitchell, a dog breeder quoted in the article, puts it this way:
Clearly, dogs understand the concept of “more” and “other”. Mike O’Neal of Moscow, Idaho,
Coren also concluded that dogs could do basic math – at least, they know that one plus one equals two, he says. John Mitchell, a dog breeder quoted in the article, puts it this way:
There's an old saying: If you don't think a dog can count, just put two cookies in your pocket then give him one and see what happens.
Clearly, dogs understand the concept of “more” and “other”. Mike O’Neal of Moscow, Idaho,
My dog understands every word I say — or at least 165 of them
by Jane Wangersky August 21st, 2009 | Dogs
Dr. Stanley Coren, a psychologist at the University of British Columbia, has concluded:
Many dog owners and trainers agree that they can communicate with their dogs in language beyond simple commands.
A golden retriever owner says:
dogs understand 165 words, signs and signals . . . those in the top 20 per cent of intelligence can learn 250 words.
Many dog owners and trainers agree that they can communicate with their dogs in language beyond simple commands.
A golden retriever owner says:
When you tell him to go get his Kong, he brings his Kong - not his play shoe or sock or stuffed toy . . . (He also understands that when we tell him to go get his play shoe, sock or stuffed
Health Benefits of Pet Ownership
by Anna P. August 17th, 2009 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Adoption
If you love animals, owning a pet can bring you great joy. But did you know that owning a pet has health benefits, too? Time and time again, studies have shown that pet owners suffer less high blood pressure, less stress, and often are more likely to exercise. For all the responsibility and costs, such as vet expenses and pet medications, a pet may entail, you probably will save money on doctor visits. Read on for more benefits of pet ownership.
Most people bond well with dogs and cats, and that benefit alone provides a wonderful companionship. Maybe this is why
Most people bond well with dogs and cats, and that benefit alone provides a wonderful companionship. Maybe this is why
Beech Hill Farm
by Jacob P. August 12th, 2009 | Farming
Just a few days ago, I went with my cousins to Beech Hill Farm (a ice cream stand, farm, and corn maze facility), in Hopkinton, NH. Beech Hill Farm has a petting zoo, which my cousins adored.
After consuming some delicious ice cream, we headed off to the petting zoo. First we saw a pair of fluffy, little mini-lop rabbits. My cousins (ages two and four) wanted to hold them badly. Mini-lops are a very popular breed of pet rabbit in the USA.
Next, we passed a pen of goats. My cousins were wary of the goats, because they thought they
After consuming some delicious ice cream, we headed off to the petting zoo. First we saw a pair of fluffy, little mini-lop rabbits. My cousins (ages two and four) wanted to hold them badly. Mini-lops are a very popular breed of pet rabbit in the USA.
Next, we passed a pen of goats. My cousins were wary of the goats, because they thought they
