Quotable Quotes

Here's a great post that I thought I would pass on...hope you find it interesting! –Kim

Top 20 Dog Quotations

Get to know your beloved dog better with these insightful quotations about your best four-legged friend....

1. "A wise man associating with the vicious becomes an idiot; a dog traveling with good men becomes a rational being." – Arabian Proverb

2. "You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, 'My God, you're RIGHT! I NEVER would've thought of that!'" – Dave Barry

3. "A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down." – Robert Benchley

4. "Did you ever notice when you blow in a dog's face he gets mad at you? But when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window." – Steve Bluestone

5. "A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's truth is attacked and yet would remain silent." – John Calvin

6. "I think we are drawn to dogs because they are the uninhibited creatures we might be if we weren't certain we knew better." – George Bird Evans

7. "Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to." – Joe Gores

8. "To his dog, every man is Napoleon. Hence the constant popularity of dogs." – Aldous Huxley

9. "When the old dog barks, it is time to watch." – Latin Proverb

10. "If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater. . . suggest that he wear a tail." – Fran Lebowitz

11. "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside a dog, it's too dark to read." – Groucho Marx

12. "Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that's how dogs spend their lives." – Sue Murphy

13. "It's funny how dogs and cats know the inside of folks better than other folks do, isn't it?" – Eleanor H. Porter

14. "I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive." – Gilda Radner

15. "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." – Mark Twain

16. "The more I know about people, the better I like my dog." – Mark Twain

17. "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." – Mark Twain

18. "Dogs believe they are human. Cats believe they are God." – Unknown

19. "The dog is the only being that loves you more than you love yourself." – Fritz von Unruh

20. "If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer." – Alfred North Whitehead

Source: http://www.epetarticles.com/top-20-dog-quotations-23.html
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How to Train Your Dog at Home

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How to Easily Train Your Dog...
Like a Pro

It's essential for dog parents like you to know certain basic factors that determine your relationship with your dog and can go a long way in training him effectively.

Before you begin training your dog, it is absolutely essential that you build a loving bond with him. This is important as it helps you to understand his needs and instincts and also allows your dog to have complete trust in you.

Let's see how.......

How To Bond With Your Dog

Building a bond with your dog is the first and the most crucial step involved in training him successfully. As soon as you bring your dog home, you must first try to develop a caring and loving relationship with him in order to win his trust and confidence.

When dogs are secure in the knowledge that they belong to the family, they are more likely to respond better to their owners' training commands. Just like with any relationship, there must be mutual trust and respect between you and your dog.

Trust takes time to develop and respect comes from defining boundaries and treating any breach of those boundaries with firmness and fairness.

Without enforceable limitations, respect can’t be developed. And when there is no respect, building a bond with your dog is almost impossible.

Four Golden Rules to Building a Relationship with Your Dog:

• Spend quality time together;

• Take him out in the world and experience life together;

• Establish and promote a level of mutual respect; and

• Develop a way of communicating to understand each other's needs.

Building a bond with your dog will not only help you manage him better but will also make your dog calm, quiet and an extremely well-adjusted pet.

Love your dog and he will love you back!

When you're successful in building a bond with your dog, you can rest assured that training him and teaching him new and clever tricks will be a cakewalk.

Learn how to bond with your dog with this free mini course.

How Your Dog Learns...

Your dog's learning period can be divided into five phases:

The Teaching Phase – This is the phase where you must physically demonstrate to your Dog exactly what you want him to do.

The Practicing Phase – Practice makes Perfect. When a lesson is learned, practice with your dog what you have just taught him.

The Generalizing Phase – Here you must continue practicing with your dog in different locations and in an environment with a few distractions. You can take your dog out for a walk, or to a nearby park and command him to practice whatever you've taught him.

Practicing the learned lessons in multiple locations and in the presence of small distractions will help him learn and retain lessons better.

The Testing Phase – As soon as you're sure that your dog has achieved almost 90% success – he responds correctly almost every time you give a command – you must start testing his accuracy in newer locations with a lot of distractions.

Example: Take him to the local shopping mall and ask him to obey your command. He may not come up with the correct response the very first time you do this, but you must not lose hope.

The idea is to test your dog to see how he responds in an environment that is new to him. Set-up a situation where you are in control of the environment and your dog.

There are only 2 possibilities:

• Your dog succeeds!!! (Trumpets please!)

• In case your dog fails, re-examine the situation. Review and/or change your training. Then, try testing again.

Keep on testing until he succeeds. Follow the rule of the three Ps: patience, persistence, praise.

Internalizing Phase – Finally, comes the extremely rewarding phase where your dog does everything he is taught to do even without your commands.

Remember:

• Never scold your dog if he fails. It's not his fault. You have failed as a trainer!

• You must be patient and persistent for your efforts to show rewards.

• Appreciate and praise your dog when he does it right! A little encouragement will work wonders for your dog.

• Dog Training is easy when you do it right.

Continued - Learn how to train your dog better with this free mini course.

Copyright © 2009 TrainPetDog.com

Adoption Success Stories!

Check out these online stories and other information! –Kim

Rally to Rescue^® Stories

Rally to Rescue recognizes the importance of the work pet rescuers do to help protect homeless pets, and we are committed to doing our part to help in this mission. Rally to Rescue helps rescue organizations across the USA give rescued pets the nutrition and care they need and the loving homes they deserve.

• Adoption success stories!
  
• Rescue Ambassadors events nationwide
• Rescue Ambassador organizations directory by state
• What is the Rescue Ambassador Program?
• Rally Across America 2009
  
• Rally to Rescue magazine articles
  

A Watchdog on Christmas

Here's a cute poem that I thought you would enjoy! –Kim

Christmas Dog
By Shel Silverstein

Tonight's my first night as a watchdog,
And here it is Christmas Eve.
The children are sleeping all cozy upstairs,
While I'm guardin' the stockin's and tree.

What's that now – footsteps on the rooftop?
Could it be a cat or a mouse?
Who's this down the chimney?
A thief with a beard –
And a big sack for robbin' the house?

I'm barkin', I'm growlin', I'm bitin' his butt.
He howls and jumps back in his sleigh.
I scare his strange horses, they leap in the air.
I've frightened the whole bunch away.

Now the house is all peaceful and quiet again.
The stockin's are safe as can be.
Won't the kiddies be glad when they wake up tomorrow
And see how I've guarded the tree.

Source: http://home.att.net/~scorh3/ChristmasDog.html

A Shelter Dog's Christmas Poem

Here's a great post that I thought I would share...hope you give it some thought! –Kim

Remember the Shelter Dogs This Christmas
December 16, 2009
By Deanna Raeke

As you gather this holiday season to spend time with friends and family and your own beloved furry family members, take just a moment to think of those dogs and cats who sit alone and unwanted, with just the barest of necessities.

Gather up some old blankets and towels, maybe grab an extra bag of treats or food or a few toys when you're out shopping and take that few extra minutes to drop them at your local shelter. [Note: Scroll all the way down to the bottom of this blog to see a good list of no-kill shelters and rescues, or CLICK HERE.] You can donate anytime of the year, but at this special time of love and caring and sharing, please, take just those few extra minutes and make this holiday a little more special for a few lonely shelter animals.

A dear friend recently sent me an email. She's unemployed and struggling like so many of us right now, but dearly loves animals. Her family includes not only a beautiful chocolate lab, but also a cat and horse. And one of the things she's done to make things easier and more special for shelter animals near her is to ask for donations at a local pet store who graciously donated. So, for those of you who cannot afford money or gifts, take the time to visit a local pet store or two and ask if they would be willing to donate – you might be surprised. Thanks so much my dear friend and special thanks to the kind store owner who opened their heart!

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A Shelter Dog's Christmas Poem

'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
every shelter is full – we are lost, but not found.

Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
we hope every minute that someone will care.

They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,
"Come here, Max and Sparkie – come fetch your new ball!"

But now we sit here and think of the days
we were treated so fondly – we had cute, baby ways.

Once we were little, then we grew and we grew.
Now we're no longer young and we're no longer new.

So out the back door we were thrown like the trash.
They reacted so quickly – why were they so rash?

We "jump on the children," "don't come when they call,"
we "bark when they leave us," "climb over the wall."

We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
now we suffer the consequence of the errors THEY made.

If only they'd trained us, if only we knew,
we'd have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too.

We were left in the backyard, or worse, let to roam.
Now we're tired and lonely and out of a home.

They dropped us off here and they kissed us goodbye...
"Maybe someone else will give you a try."

So now here we are, all confused and alone
in a shelter with others who long for a home.

The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,
with so many to care for, they can't stay to chat.

They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer...
we know that they wonder how long we'll be here.

We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads
of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.

Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears –
our friends filled with emptiness, worry and fear.

If you can't adopt us and there's no room at the inn –
could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?

We count on your kindness each day of the year –
can you give more than hope to everyone here?

Please make a donation to pay for the heat...
and help get us something special to eat.

The shelter that cares for us wants us to live,
and more of us will, if more people will give.

–Author Unknown

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Take a minute or two to share this with friends and family, spread the word, spread the message. Every little bit of help counts! Share the love every day, but most especially, now!

Source: For the Love of the Dog
Copyright ©2009 For the Love of the Dog

More Waste in the Name of "Animal Rights"

Here's a great article that I thought I would pass on...hope you find it interesting! –Kim

Sucker, Can You Spare a Dime (for HSUS)?
November 17, 2009

Wayne Pacelle, president of the "animal-rights" advocating Humane Society for the United States (HSUS), sent out an urgent appeal yesterday: HSUS needs to raise $25,000 in order to run pressure ads to badger a restaurant company into using only "cage free" eggs. We have to wonder: With a $100 million annual budget and $200 million in the bank, doesn't HSUS already have enough cash to throw its PETA-inspired weight around? After all, it's not like HSUS's bottom line is burdened by, say, contributing any more than 4% of its budget to the real "humane societies" that operate hands-on dog and cat shelters.

If the past is any indication, this is just another animal-rights switcheroo. You might remember that after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, the tel-evangelical Pacelle went on national TV and pledged to reunite pets with their owners. HSUS, of course, just needed people to send in checks.

How'd that work out? In May, investigative reporters at Atlanta's WSB-TV did an exposé on the murky finances and accounting of HSUS following its Katrina money haul. WSB reported that of the $34 million that HSUS raised in the wake of Katrina, only $7 million could be publicly accounted for. Is it any wonder that the Louisiana Attorney General opened an 18-month-long investigation?

Let's not forget that HSUS has an abysmal record of waste when it comes to its fundraising. A 2008 Los Angeles Times investigation found that less than 12% of money raised for HSUS by California telemarketers actually ended up in the animal rights group's bank account. (The rest was kept by the telemarketing firm.)

It's laughable to see the head preacher of a $100 million animal-rights megachurch practically begging for another $25,000. Picture Bill Gates holding a sign that says "Will work for food." (Of course, money sent to Microsoft just might bring something of value in return.) But what's not so funny is this: For every dollar Pacelle shakes out of the naïve and unwise, farmers and research scientists move one step closer to holding that sign themselves.

Source: http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm/h/4034-sucker-can-you-spare-a-dime-for-hsus
Copyright © 1997-2009 Center for Consumer Freedom

Money Misconceptions: WSB-TV Report on the HSUS

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Also, see: "Ethical Treatment" of Animals???

New Video to Treat Your Pet at Home

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HOW to HEAL Your Pet – on Video

Hey again fellow pet lovers.

I have a Video Treat for you today...

HEAL Your Pet Workshop Video

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It's probably no big surprise to you that Dr. Jones is getting to release Veterinary Secrets Revealed 2.1 Complete Home Study Course.

He is really proud of my new Course – having put in hours of work, and using much of the feedback from pet owners like you.

One of the better ways I feel that he can encourage your to try his New Course is by seeing some parts of it.

Here is your Healing Your Pets Video:
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P.S. You should GRAB your copy of his NEWEST Special Report – Dr. Andrew Jones' Top 10 Veterinary Secrets to Keeping your Pet Healthy, Healing Your Pet At Home, and Helping Your Dog or Cat Live Longer.

It's here:
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P.P.S. You can use specific techniques from Dr. Jones' new Video to treat your pet at home.

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• Herbal Tonic formula for ALLERGIES
• HOW to Examine your pet – at Home
• Massage of YOUR cat for a Elbow Arthritis

See it at:
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Canine Fun Quiz

Here's a fun quiz-game that I thought you might enjoy...hope you find it interesting! –Kim

Can You Match the Mutt to the Right Family Tree?

Various companies are now offering to perform genetic testing to determine what breeds are in your pup. Test your knowledge by dragging each dog's photo to its genetic analysis. Click any dog's photo below to take this fun quiz....

Source: http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2008-06-24-dog-dna-quiz_N.htm
Copyright 2009 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.

Dog Food Secrets

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Urgent Press Release for Dog Owners

You're about to discover the terrifying-truth about commercial dog food that is linked to the deaths of thousands of dogs across the US every single day.

Many world-famous Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and published Dog Care Experts universally agree. Any dog that eats commercial dog food is at a much higher risk of dying prematurely. And by the time symptoms are noticeable, it's often too late to prevent an agonizing death except by lethal injection.

See their shocking, research-supported claims in this report.

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To discover these amazing secrets, just continue reading and your reward is a super-healthy, incredibly happy dog that stays by-your-side for up to 8.3 years longer than statistically predicted.

Let's continue with this critical information...

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Continued - Click for more vital information....

Seniors Benefit from Shelter Dogs

Here's a great article that I thought I would pass on...hope you find it interesting! –Kim

Walking with Shelter Dogs Better than Friends for Seniors

10/19/2009
By Sharon L. Peters, Special for USA TODAY

Seniors benefit more from regular walking sessions with shelter dogs than from scheduled walks with friends or a spouse.

That's the finding from a study to be reported at the annual conference of the International Society for Anthrozoology that begins today in Kansas City.

In 12 weeks, the dog-walking seniors, ages 74 to 87, showed significant increases in walking speed, balance and confidence, important markers for older adults to avoid the "downward spiral" that occurs when they walk less, lose lower-body strength and isolate themselves socially, says the study's author, University of Missouri professor Rebecca Johnson, director of the Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction.

The group assigned to walk with another person five days a week, the same frequency as the dog walkers, did not do as well. The reasons the dog walkers fared better, Johnson says: People in their 70s and 80s are devoted to volunteering, and the notion that "there was a dog that needed them" prompted them to arrive unfailingly for the walks. But those who walked with others engaged in "discouragement of each other," she says. If the weather wasn't good or one person wasn't feeling well, they would decide to shorten the walk or not walk at all. Seniors could benefit greatly if shelters organized dog-walking programs for senior, she says.

Source: Paw Print Post
Copyright © 2009 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.

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Also, see: How to Visit the Elderly with a Dog

Remembering 9/11

Here's an incredible story that I thought I would pass on...hope you find it inspiring! –Kim

Faithful Dog Leads Blind Man 70 Floors Down WTC Just Before Tower Collapses

September 14, 2001

NEW YORK CITY – In the aftershock of the worst terrorist gambit ever to hit the USA, we learn that the greatest inspiration can be found in the words, images and televised coverage of the American peoples' patriotic strength. But now, pan the cameras down a bit, and you'll find, just as heartening, the Nation's dogs also upholding this great spirit of gallantry.

If you don't believe me, listen to this:

New York resident Omar Eduardo Rivera was unfortunate enough to find himself on the 71st floor of the World Trade Center North Tower when the hijacked airliner struck the building 25 floors above him. Mr. Rivera, a computer technician who is blind, was in his office with his guide dog "Dorado" lying under the desk at the time.

According to a Contra Costa Times report, Mr. Rivera described how he unleashed his faithful friend, so that the dog might escape. But despite the chaos and the crowds of fleeing people, the four-year-old Labrador Retriever suppressed any selfish instinct for survival and instead stayed by the man's side and guided him to safety.

Mr. Rivera describes the drama:

"I stood up and I could hear how pieces of glass were flying around and falling. I could feel the smoke filling up my lungs and the heat was just unbearable.

"Not having any sight I knew I wouldn't be able to run down the stairs and through all the obstacles like other people. I was resigned to dying and decided to free Dorado to give him a chance of escape. It wasn't fair that we should both die in that hell.

"I thought I was lost forever – the noise and the heat were terrifying – but I had to give Dorado the chance of escape. So I unclipped his lead, ruffled his head, gave him a nudge and ordered Dorado to go.

"I hoped he would be able to quickly run down the stairs without me and get to safety. I thought he'd be so scared, he'd run. Everything was in chaos. Glass was shattering around my head and people were rushing past down the stairs."

At that point, Dorado was swept away by the rush of people fleeing down the stairs, and Mr. Rivera found himself on his own for several minutes amid the pandemonium. But then the unexpected occurred, in the form of a familiar, fuzzy nudge from knee-high.

Mr. Rivera explains, "He returned to my side a few minutes later and guided me down 70 flights and out into the street; it was amazing. It was then I knew for certain he loved me just as much as I loved him. He was prepared to die in the hope he might save my life."

Inside the egress stairwell, they found some additional assistance from a co-worker. "I took hold of her arm. She went down on my right side and the dog on my left," says Mr. Rivera.

The narrow stairwell was extremely crowded, and confusion exacerbated the situation. "People were pushing and shoving past me. Everywhere there was a sense of terror."

But according to the man, order gradually prevailed: "...most people behaved quite prudently and grasped what was happening, so we walked down in an orderly fashion, but it was slow going. It was slow going because there were so many people struggling to get out but Dorado kept nudging me down step-by-step."

It took more than an hour for Dorado, Mr. Rivera and his co-worker to descend those 70 flights of stairs. Not long after they had reached the ground and gotten to safety, the tower collapsed.

Says Mr. Rivera, "I owe my life to Dorado – my companion and best friend."

Source: Dogs in the News
Copyright © 2001 Canine Nation