All Blog Posts Tagged 'dogs' (21)

Small Dogs Do a Big Job

Gordon Doane of Cape Coral has small dogs. Nevertheless, they alerted when there was a break-in and they did a great job of protecting the house: "... When Gordon Doane's dogs started barking while he was in the shower, it was his first sign something just wasn't right. "They were barking in the other part of the house and kept it up and finally the smaller dog came into the shower with me and started pulling on my leg," he said." link:… Continue

Added by DogReader on November 4, 2009 at 5:21pm — 3 Comments

Dogs Protecting Against Diabetic Problems

The dog's ability to scent has been put into more and more medical applications. It has been a well documented phenomena that dogs are able to detect certain types of cancer cells through scent. The dog's nose can be a security measure for those people who have severe peanut allergies. Now there is the possibility that dogs can provide extra security for people with diabetes: "...Their new front-line role in diab… Continue

Added by DogReader on June 22, 2009 at 7:56am — No Comments

Dogs on Memorial Day

It is Memorial Day in the United States. It is a day that is set aside to honor those who stood in Harm's Way, in the service of their country. There are canine warriors too who should not be forgotten: "...The phrase "dogs of war" isn't usually interpreted to mean actual dogs, but throughout history, dogs have served the military all over the world in many different ways. Military dogs lose their lives in the line of duty..." link:… Continue

Added by DogReader on May 25, 2009 at 10:49am — 1 Comment

Dogs and Acts of Courage

It is a reminder of the wisdom and perception of dogs. The Human Society honours the courage of dogs with their annual Dogs of Valor Awards: "The Humane Society of the United States created the Dogs of Valor Awards to honor and celebrate dogs who have performed an extraordinary act of courage by heroically helping a person in need..." link: Dogs of Valor Awards Clickin… Continue

Added by DogReader on May 17, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Dogs for Exam Stress

Pets, like dogs, help to lower stress and to lower blood pressure. The University of Wisconsin is trying to use this concept for their students' advantage: "The University of Wisconsin-Madison campus said dogs are being brought to the school to help ease the stress of students preparing for final exams." link: School employs dogs to ease finals stress So, at the University… Continue

Added by DogReader on May 5, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Protecting Dogs Who Serve

It may seem unthinkable that someone would shoot a dog. However, that is one of the dangers that face dogs who are a part of law enforcement. And to provide some security for these dogs who serve there are protective, bulletproof vests: "...Daniel Forster with the Utah County Sheriff's Office said, "With the vest, it provides additional protection. It also helps us utilize them as a police dog in other functions."" link: Police dogs… Continue

Added by DogReader on May 3, 2009 at 10:01am — 2 Comments

Smile - About Dogs and People

I wonder if people will ever make good pets ??? Continue

Added by bob3160 on April 5, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Success with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Dogs

It is great news. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has been treated successfully in dogs: "An international team of researchers has successfully treated dogs with the canine form of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rapidly progressing and ultimately fatal muscle disease that afflicts one out of every 3,600 boys. The researchers used a novel technique called exon skipping to restore partial function to the gene involved in Duchenne. The study, published in Annals of Neurology, gives hope that… Continue

Added by DogReader on March 23, 2009 at 11:11am — No Comments

The wonders of technology

The wonders of technology never cease to amaze me. This evening, I was running around a virtual world of dungeons and monsters and treasure when I heard a dog bark. "That's odd", I thought. "I have a pet dog in the game here, but it doesn't have any skin (for some reason), nor has it ever barked". I think it might have barked once or twice actually, but I know what is sounds like. So I kept playing, hearing a dog barking somewhere every so often. It wasn't the neighbours dog either. This bark c… Continue

Added by Shtanto on March 20, 2009 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments

"Follow the sausage!" A Review of "Hotel For Dogs"

Have you ever noticed how many movies and books (and movies based on books) for kids are about orphans, and other kids with no real ties to families? Stories like “Harry Potter”, “A Series of Unfortunate Events”, and even good old “Pippi Longstocking” are about kids who have lost their families one way or another. Do you get tired of that trope in kid's tales? I hope not, because “Hotel for Dogs” is another one. “Hotel for Dogs”, based on the book by Lois Duncan, is the story of a brother and s… Continue

Added by VOID Munashii on January 16, 2009 at 8:01am — 1 Comment

The Siberian Husky -- A guideline for those who want one.

Hello, Loopy here to tell you about a few guidelines you should consider before you purchase a dog close to wolves such as a Siberian Husky. Though these dogs are domesticated, they share close bonds with their ancestors and the following conditions should be met b triefore you choose to make a purchase. #1: A Husky is a lot of work. If you work more than a part time job or are not home for at least a good part of your day to dedicate to them, this condition cannot be met. Huskies are very atte… Continue

Added by LupineDream on January 13, 2009 at 5:42am — No Comments

My dog got are haircut

My dog got are haircut. but guy did it wrong grr anyway here the photo

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Added by Brad on November 7, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Surgery After Age Two for Dogs

Undoubtedly, responsible dog ownership means considering spaying and neutering. There are a multitude of reasons for spaying and neutering. One of the main considerations is health. It is for the health of the dog and the health of future generations of dogs. Without planned, careful breeding, health issues are passed along to future generations of dogs and that just involves pain and heartache. For example, anyone who has seen a dog - young or old - who is crippled with hip dysplasia cannot sha… Continue

Added by DogReader on November 4, 2008 at 12:27pm — No Comments

Your Dog May Not Like Halloween

It is a fun night for kids. It has been a much anticipated night. Halloween, however, may not be much fun for your dog. There are strange sounds; a constant stream of people coming to the door; and the sight picture often is very unusual. Halloween for the dog can be a very unpleasant evening: "..."In the excitement of trick-or-treating, it is important to keep your pet safely away from the front door," Norton warned. "First, it will keep your pet from darting outside when the door is open.… Continue

Added by DogReader on October 31, 2008 at 9:32am — No Comments

Wolf Conservation Center

Your dog's relative has a website. It is the Wolf Conservation Center. The following is part of its mission statement: "...Providing the natural habitat for a few captive wolves where observation of natural behavior is possible" link: Mission Statement There is a beautiful picture on the lead page of the website. If you look at that wolf, you can see the not-so-distant kinship to… Continue

Added by DogReader on October 29, 2008 at 8:33am — No Comments

Helping Mimi Ausland Grow Her Web Site

The following is an article that I posted on the main lockergnome site. It will be gone from the main page in a few hours as other people post additional articles. I am re-posting the article here because I know that geeks - especially internet geeks - would want to help Mimi... Mimi Ausland is just twelve years old. However, she knows how to harness the power of the internet and she is entrepreneurial for a wonderful cause. She launched a site for dogs and cats: "...The site, www.freekibb… Continue

Added by DogReader on October 24, 2008 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Dogs and Cruciate Ligament Injuries

With athletes, there is often reference to an ACL injury. This is the feared anterior cruciate ligament injury. Often the result is surgery and a lengthy period of rehabilitation. - Dogs also can suffer from a cruciate ligament injury, with surgery required. One of the contributing factors is the weight of the dog. Being overweight puts stress on the joint structures of the dog. Unexpected exercise is another contributing factor. If the plans are for the dog to be highly active, some weeks of p… Continue

Added by DogReader on October 12, 2008 at 4:53pm — No Comments

Labster - Labrador Retriever Photos

Labster is a site where Labrador Retriever photos have been posted. The site has not been updated in several months. However, the pictures that are on the site now are terrific: link: Labster I hope that whoever is maintaining Labster will start updating again. It is a wonderful site. Catherine Continue

Added by DogReader on October 11, 2008 at 10:25am — No Comments

'Dog Proofing' Children

Young children need to be 'dog proofed'. Even children who have a dog (or dogs) in the home need these basics. Not every dog is friendly and there are some necessary lessons. These three dog rules are meant to be simple and few but they are absolutely essential for safety: 1. do not run away - stay still. A child cannot outrun a dog. The sight of a fleeing child will excite the dog even more and may trigger a further aggressive response. 2. do not scream - be very quiet. Sound ma… Continue

Added by DogReader on September 25, 2008 at 2:01pm — No Comments

Addressing a Concern About Weight and Using Food to Train the Dog

Ed ( http://geeks.pirillo.com/profile/EdwardDWebb ) raised an excellent point in the comment section yesterday and I would like to address that. The comment was a concern about having an overweight dog when using treats to train. There are many ways to address this and this is a start. Many people consider of food training method as bribery. It is paying off the dog for obeying and doing what we want. That is absolutely true. However, as people go off to work, do they consider that bribery or i… Continue

Added by DogReader on September 20, 2008 at 10:39am — No Comments