The Chicago Tribune is reporting on a new program at the Shedd Aquarium. Trainers at the aquarium were getting bored after their whales, dolphins, and other sea critters were sent out of town due to the Oceanarium pavilion being closed for refurbishing. The trainers went out to animal rescue centers and brought six dogs back to the aquarium to demonstrate that mammal training techniques can be equally effective in training house pets. Continue reading Training Dogs at the Aquarium????
Monthly Archives: October 2008
More Dog-Related Political News
Michelle Obama recently announced that the family plans on adopting a rescue dog once their lives settle down after the election. We have previously blogged about the fact that the McCains live with a houseful of pets, while the Obamas have none. They had considered getting a Golden Doodle because one of their daughters suffers from allergies.
Where are all the dogs in Toronto?
Using public information from the dog licensing bureau in Toronto, blogger Patrick Cain of the Toronto Star, came up with a map, by postal code, of per capita dog registrations for the city. You can see the whole map here:
http://www3.thestar.com/static/googlemaps/starmaps.html?xml=081008_dogs_by_fsa.xml
Part 2 of the series looked at where the 20 most popular breeds were located. These maps are located here: http://thestar.blogs.com/maps/2008/10/2008-rank-2008.html
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Massachusetts Question 3: Banning Dog Racing
Are you voting in Massachusetts next week? If so, be sure to read Question 3 carefully. If the majority vote Yes on Question 3, greyhound racing would be phased out in the state by 2010.
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The Bond between Man and Dog
Two stories appeared on the same day recently, showing the overwhelming connection many people share with their dogs. Sadly, both of these events resulted in fatalities.
Why Dogs Hate Halloween
I’ve posted a couple of times this month about dogs in Halloween costumes. Many of you thought the whole idea was just stupid, but when a friend sent me these pictures today, I just had to share them. Keep in mind the title of this post is why dogs hate Halloween. (The last three are my favorite!)
Tuesday’s Top Ten: Dog Songs
This week’s top ten topic: Top Ten Dog Songs. I’ve tried to hit many genres here, but I’m sure I’ve missed some. The order in which I’ve ranked them probably has more to do with my personal tastes than with anything about musical skill, but many of these are classics. Do you have a favorite song about your best friend? Send us a comment below and let us know!
Dog News
Two totally unrelated dog stories in the news today caught my eye. First, from Boston’s Logan International Airport: Choochy the poodle. Second, from Riviera Beach, FL, a swarm of bees killed three dogs and injured another.
Podcasts for Pets
Have you visited PetLifeRadio.com yet? It is a collection of podcasts about all kinds of animals, as well as some blogs you may be interested in. You can directly stream or download the ‘casts, or you can pick them up for free on iTunes. A few recent topics include making sure all the animals in your managerie get along with each other and having fun while training your dog.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Visit Your Dog’s Ancestral Home
MSNBC.com is running a travel story about where you can go to catch up on your dog’s ancestry. The article provides tips on going to Boston to check out the Boston Terrier, Rollinsford, NH for the Cocker Spaniel, and the Mediterranean coast of France for the Bichon Frise (sign me up!!).