| Puppy perks and group therapy | | Posted Thursday, January 26, 2006 9:34:02 PM by Rose Martins | Pets also suffer from behavioural issues and need to be trained and groomed to rid them of their issues. Usually the pet owner or guardian also need a certain amount of training (and a few valuable tips) as how to best handle their pets.  Pets have also been trained to carry out certain tasks. Some are just for entertainment value but some trained pets perform tasks that are valuable to their owner.
Labradors are trained aid the blind, and people with illnesses such as MS and epilepsy. These pet labradors wear special collars and devices that enable them to help their owner. Trained pigeons have been used for centuries to carry letters from one point to another.
Many trained pigeons have been used by armies in times of war. These trained pigeons are taught to return home once their job has been completed. But it's not just dogs and pigeons that have been trained.
In various laboratory studies, rat's have been trained to alter certain behaviour patterns by means of certain devices. Some devices will shock the rat, teaching them not to perform a certain action.
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| | | Pet Dog Killed by Trap | | Posted Sunday, December 17, 2006 1:12:04 PM by Blog57 Team | | City police say they know who put out a steel leg trap that killed a dog being walked in a leash-free area of the Hanlon Park Trail on Wednesday. The Jack Russell terrier died when his head was caught in the trap by a fence about 10 feet from the trail, behind an industrial property in the Hanlon Business Park, police said. On Thursday, police were able to identify the person responsible for putting out the trap, said Guelph Police Sgt. Ron Lord. The person was not identified by police. Police are working with the Ministry of Natural Resources to determine what charge or charges might be laid, and the incident remains under investigation, Lord said. The Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible for regulating hunting and trapping in the province.... | |
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| | | Public Comment Sought On Arts, Tax Exemption And Pet Ordinances | | Posted Friday, November 10, 2006 11:32:04 PM by Blog57 Team | | If you think Newtown should have greater support for the arts, that veterans should enjoy greater local tax benefits, or if you have ever stepped in a mess left by someone else's pet, the Legislative Council wants to hear about it. Next Wednesday, November 15, at 6:30, the council has scheduled public hearings on three recently proposed ordinances. During the 60-minute hearing at the Booth Library community room, council members will listen to public comments on a proposal to enact an Amendment to Ordinance 64A, the Supplemental Veteran's Property Tax Exemption, a Newtown Pet Control Ordinance, and an ordinance establishing The Newtown Cultural Arts Commission. If input is favorable, the council will likely rule on the adoption of those new ordinances by month's end. According to Francis Pennarola, the council's Ordinance Subcommittee chairman, The Cultural Arts Ordinance will enable the establishment of a Cultural Arts Commission.... | |
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| | | Good dog! A reward key to pet training | | Posted Sunday, November 05, 2006 11:14:27 AM by Blog57 Team | | I used to howl whenever I heard people alluding to the so-called training technique where you ``catch your dog doing something good.'' I thought it was canine psychobabble, until I realized I had inadvertently taught my goddess Emily to sit quietly if she wanted a treat. Whenever she jumped up on me and clawed at my shirt or howled in her own special key, she got nothing. It was rocket science! It brought smiles to both our faces, and it cost me not one cent to reward the good. This is the essence of obedience, citizenship training for pooches. Obedience is an ongoing conversation between you and your dog, not something done once or twice. It is not a chore, but a bonding experience that will deepen your relationship. At an advanced class of Carol Frederick's in Cuyahoga Falls recently, seven gorgeous dogs, most of them title-holding champions, sat perfectly still on a straight line three feet apart, perfectly spaced, waiting quietly for a command.... | |
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| | | Carpets take a beating from a pet s mistakes | | Posted Tuesday, October 31, 2006 7:15:10 AM by Blog57 Team | | Everyone loves to bring a new puppy or kitten into the family. But while fun and cuddly, a young pet requires a good deal of training, especially when it comes to house breaking. Damage from pet stains can vary, depending on the makeup of the pet's diet, age, health, sex and reproductive cycles. If left unattended, pet urine can damage carpet. The moisture can weaken the carpet's layers and result in separation of the backing material. Many, but not all, pet stains can be treated. The Carpet and Rug Institute offers the following tips for treating pet urine spots around the home: -Blot damp areas as soon as the urine is detected with plain white paper toweling. -Apply a solution of 1/4 teaspoon of a liquid dishwashing detergent (non-bleach and non-lanolin) with 1 cup lukewarm water.... | |
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| | | Pet Abuse Seen As Symptom Of Domestic Violence | | Posted Wednesday, October 25, 2006 11:16:04 AM by Blog57 Team | | As a court-appointed special advocate, or CASA volunteer, one aspect Valerie Clarkson looks at when visiting a home is how the pets are treated and how they respond to their masters. I guarantee you if theyre abusing or neglecting an animal, theyre neglecting someone in that home, the Animal Welfare League executive director and ordained minister said. The link is, when it comes to animals, an abuser will first beat on an animal as an example. The link between animal abuse and later cruel behavior has been well documented in the case of mass murderer Jeffrey Dahmer and Columbine High School shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. Clarkson recently attended a conference where Frank R. Asciones book, Children and Animals, Exploring the Roots of Kindness and Cruelty and Silent Victims by Pamela Carlisle Franks and Tom Flanagan were discussed.... | |
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| | | They're no teacher's pets | | Posted Tuesday, October 24, 2006 1:07:51 PM by Blog57 Team | | Tanya MacKeand, 35, of Drumore, rose from her chair, her new service dog, Elsie, at her side. The pair walked across the barn classroom to the refrigerator to practice together the commands Elsie had been working on for the past year. Elsie could nail these commands blindfolded, having practiced hundreds of times before with her professional trainer. But would she obey this stranger she had just now met? She and her canine colleagues were known for their shenanigans when the time came to leave their trainer and work with a new partner. Perhaps (stretch, yawn) Elsie did not feel like working just now. When they arrived at the refrigerator, however, MacKeand made eye contact with Elsie. Perhaps that mysterious bond of mutual love, trust and devotion that has entwined the lives of dog and man throughout history kicked in just then.... | |
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| | | EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Posted Friday, October 20, 2006 11:06:39 AM by Blog57 Team | | HOWL-O-WEEN: This pooch party, to benefit Pima Animal Care Center, features professional pet and owner portraits ($10), dog tarot card readings and a pet costume fashion show. Also: "barks and crafts," bobbing for biscuits, refreshments and product giveaways. When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Muttropolis, 2905 E. Skyline Drive Price: free admission Info: 299-6888 .... | |
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| | | Agility training helps special-needs dogs at Riverside Humane Society | | Posted Sunday, October 15, 2006 3:07:56 PM by Blog57 Team | | RIVERSIDE - The shelter dogs at the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center have a new play area with an A-frame, tunnel, tire jump and weave poles, thanks to a generous donor. And, they also get rewarded with hot dogs, other treats and praise for their play. The Pet Adoption Center is treating its shelter dogs that need extra attention to agility training for a purpose. The shy dogs learn to overcome their fears and become more confident and outgoing, while the very energetic dogs get to work off that extra energy and learn to how to focus. All the training helps reduce stress in the dogs, a major problem in a shelter environment, to make for more easily adoptable dogs and better friends and house pets for those who adopt from the shelter. "We find the shy dogs really blossom.... | |
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| | | EMTs Learn To Handle Pet Emergencies | | Posted Tuesday, October 10, 2006 7:05:44 AM by Blog57 Team | | They're man's best friend, but when a dog or any other animal is injure, it's hard to tell just how they'll react. "If an animal is hurt, they're going to go into a self defense mechanism and they're going to protect themselves, so even though you're coming to help them, they don't know that," said Bob Struck, Executive Director of the Upper Peninsula EMS. Assessing an animal's wounds is much like assessing a human's; the communication isn't there, so those responding may need to take extra precautions. Applying a muzzle is one step they may need to use. Today's medical professionals practiced this technique on stuffed animals and then worked with real dogs. "It would be the same as a human being: check the airway, the breathing, make sure the heart is working, take care of immediate breathing," said medical professional Dan Breggs of Rapid River. They're using the knowledge and training they already have and expanding it, so they're ready for any situation, even if it's rare.... | |
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| | | Angry dog stage mothers sue L.A. agency | | Posted Thursday, October 05, 2006 7:05:54 AM by Blog57 Team | | Stage mothers for a Rottweiler and other dogs have sued a company called Hollywood Paws for failing to turn their pooches into stars. More than a dozen pet owners contend the company collected tens of thousands of dollars but never delivered on promises to get film and television auditions for their pets. .... | |
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