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The Gift of a Dog is No Gift at All.
Dogs are not hobbies or toys to be discarded as our interests and lifestyles change; they are living creatures with thoughts and emotions. If you, the parent, really, really want a dog, and want to share the experience of being … Continue reading
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Walking Notes
Walking together on a leash is potentially the most beneficial activity a person can share with a dog. It can and should be a joy – a relaxing, calming, bonding activity. Make that your goal, and be willing to work … Continue reading
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Stay Workshop Notes
I facilitated a one-hour workshop last night on teaching dogs a reliable stay. These are notes from the workshop handout. This blog has several videos that show the results (Wait vs Stay, I Found My Best Friend in the Dog … Continue reading
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The Valuable Gift
Article and photographs by PCG’s first guest writer, Cat Tastrophe! I was moving into an apartment and noticed a stray pregnant cat on the premises. So, all moved in, I start to feed and water this cat. (And the several … Continue reading
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The Real Miracles of St. Patrick and his Dogs
“…Science would appear suitably advanced as to be indistinguishable from magic.” –Arthur C. Clarke The miracles of St. Patrick were, in fact, instances of his exceptional understanding of, and relationship with, dogs. Contemporary revelations regarding the potential for rapport … Continue reading
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Standardized Answers to Common Forum Questions
I love pet forums. I learn a great deal from them, and enjoy the exchange of ideas. I participate in several, and lurk in several more. I have forced myself to take a few days off from them lately, however, … Continue reading
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Poll: Do dogs feel love?
Polling is now closed. Results: Descarte was right; animals are not sentient beings: 1 Gertrude was right; animals recognize others, so are sentient: 9 It is more complicated than that/undecided: 2 What I found interesting about this post was that … Continue reading
You Knowses No Zoonoses, While You Knowses Lysozome: Why I Kiss Dogs
Zoonoses are diseases which are transferrable between humans and other kinds of animals. Though there are many zoonoses, some of which are fairly common amongst humans, the actual occurrence of inter-species transference to people from pets is quite rare. When … Continue reading
