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The Dog Days of Summer are upon as once again. Typically the hottest, most humid days of summer in the Northern Hemisphere the “Dog Days” are so named for the star Sirius, the Dog Star, which is the brightest star in the Canis Major (Large Dog) constellation. Although no longer true, in ancient times Sirius rose approximately at sunrise so the constellation was always associated with summer’s hottest weather. The Romans even sacrificed dogs to ‘appease’ Sirius and the French word “canicule,” meaning heat wave, is derived from “little dog” referring to Sirius. Read more here...
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Stay Cool During the Dog Days of Summer!
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More States to Register Animal Abusers
Possible Number of States Registering Animal Abusers Grows
Suffolk County in New York became the first local government in the US to establish an animal abuser registry modeled on similar registries for sex offenders. County law now requires pet stores, breeders and animal shelters check the animal abuse registry before selling pets to customers. Now similar bills are being considered by many other states and jurisdictions throughout the US including Michigan, Arizona, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland. Read more...
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| Guide Horse |
In 1999 Don and Janet Burleson completed a study on the feasibility of using miniature horses to help the blind and were quickly inundated with requests. Although Janet was a retired professional horse trainer they hadn’t intended to become guide horse trainers. Through their research they recognized the differences between horse training and guide dog training so they studied guide dog program and guide dog users around the world to identify the most effective methods and techniques being currently used. Using traditional horse training techniques, operant conditioning and what they learned in their research, they developed a guide horse training curriculum and Janet became the first person in the world to train a miniature horse for assistance work. Continue reading...
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| Hmmm, Good to Chew! |
For many years we have been searching for the “perfect” chew toy for our dogs. Our criteria are that the toy has to be safe, long-lasting and cost-effective since we now have four dogs. We have tried and tested everything from rawhides and cow hooves to pig’s ears and snouts. But nothing seemed to meet our needs. The toys we tried, from the natural to the man-made, either didn’t last as long as promised, caused stomach upset, proved to be dangerous or were far too expensive to consider using on a regular basis. We finally came to re-discover what dogs have known all along, nature’s Nylabones© - deer and elk antlers. Continue reading...
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Get Your Free Membership!
Join the Guild and support our Force Free mission, as a member you enjoy many benefits like discounts at preferred vendors and access to valuable resources that make dog ownership more fun, safe and rewarding.
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| Dog Trivia |
- In 1598, Schweinfurt, Germany was the first city to require dog licenses.
- A dog was hanged for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692, alongside its owner.
- Because Ancient Romans were so fond of their dogs, Caesar had to remind citizens to pay more attention to their children and less to their dogs.
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