воскресенье, 13 января 2013 г.
How to socialize your dog in the city - dog's street training
What does it
mean “street training”? Why train dogs in the street if there is a training
ground?
About the
term “street training”. We know about street sculpture, street installations,
street poster art, video projection and so on encompassed by the general term
“street art”. This art is developed in public spaces, mostly urban, and communicates with our everyday life.
It is the very
idea which drove us to develop our course of street training – to teach a dog
to behave properly in a complicated environment, created by humans. Urban - in
particular.
суббота, 12 января 2013 г.
What is a sentimental value of a pet? A judicial approach
By MARIA NIKIAS
Jan. 11, 2013
A case that may reflect a pet
owner's worst nightmare has made its way to the Texas Supreme Court, which must
decide if a family can place sentimental value on a pet that was accidentally
euthanized.
Approximately three years ago,
Jeremy and Kathryn Medlen's family dog, Avery, escaped from their yard during a
thunderstorm.
Days later, the Medlens were
happy to hear Fort Worth Animal Control had found their beloved pet and they
could come by to pick him up.
"When Jeremy and his two
small children went to go pick up Avery, they were told they accidentally
killed him the day before," said Medlen's attorney, Randy Turner.
Fort Worth Animal Control had
labeled Avery's cage "hold for owner," meaning don't euthanize,
Turner said. But a worker at the facility apparently euthanized Avery anyway.
"She went through and
picked the dogs that needed to be euthanized and accidentally picked
Avery," said Turner.
It was then the family decided
to hire Turner, who took the case free of charge, to sue the worker, Carla
Strickland, for negligence and accidentally euthanizing Avery.
The Medlens, Turner said,
"wanted to know if there's anything they could [do to] stop this from
happening to anyone else."
In 1963, Texas adopted a
"sentimental value rule," which provided that if property is
wrongfully destroyed and that property had no market value, then the parties
involved could sue.
"Problem is, they never
applied sentimental value to dogs," said Turner. "You can sue and
recover the sentimental value of a photograph, but not the dog itself."
Originally, the case was
dismissed after a judge ruled the Medlens could not recover damages for
companionship with their dog. However, an appeals court ruled in favor of the
Medlens and the case went to the Texas Supreme Court.
Carla Strickland's attorney,
John Cayce, said his client feels terrible about the situation.
"Ms. Strickland, from day
one, has been devastated by the unfortunate accident that occurred that led to
Avery's death," Cayce said.
However, he added, assigning
sentimental value to pets would have broad implications.
"This case really goes
beyond the dispute between Strickland and the Medlens," said Cayce.
"It would have an adverse impact on just the average citizen in the state
that might accidentally run over a dog on the way to work. With that kind of
liability, the insurance rates would go up."
Furthermore, Cayce said,
"They have proved that the emotional sentimental value of a pet could be
as high as the national debt."
Turner said that the Medlens
are not looking for money, but rather, "We're simply asking the court to
recognize the value society places on animals, now."
The court will rule on the
case sometime in the next nine months, according to both attorneys.
четверг, 10 января 2013 г.
How to have a balanced dog: Cesar Millan's workshops
Achieving Balance and Fulfillment through Leadership
Cesar Millan and his
team of trainers,
Cheri Lucas and Brian Agnew
organized workshops
February 7-11 , February 21-25,2013
for dog-owners and beginning trainers.
Never before has there been a dog psychology course
this comprehensive, this hands-on. Among the many course topics, you will learn
the subtle yet powerful physical and psychological language of canines. You
will learn how to address problem behaviors, how to achieve calm submission,
and how to communicate these skills to your clients. You will leave this course
not only being a better pack leader, but a better trainer.
вторник, 8 января 2013 г.
A simple guide for a long healthy life of your dog
Keep Your Pet Healthier For Longer
Having a pet dog can be a rewarding and loving
addition to your family, as a puppy they bring fun and games for kids and great
companions to grow up alongside. Anyone with a dog will tell you how much they
mean to them and their family. There's no better way of saying it, they really
are man's best friend. There is a problem though with having a dog, they can't
be around forever. There is nothing more painful to a family unit than losing a
pet. Keeping your dog as healthy as possible is the key in prolonging your
furry family friend. Dogs don't need much exercise, they can look after
themselves most of the time, they just need a little bit of help.
The easiest way of keeping your family dog as healthy
as possible is to give it a strict diet. If you have a dog then you'll already
know, they will eat anything, berry's, leaves, grass, sausages, paper, plastic,
whatever they can get their hands on, it's all food to them. Make sure they
your dog isn't sneaking food while you're not looking, leaving plates at the
edge of the table or work surface is not a good idea. If your dog is big enough
and really wants to nibble on your leftover chicken bones whilst you're not
looking, then there's not much you can do to stop him. Feed your dog regularly
in the morning and at night at set times. Make your dog work for his dinner,
you can turn this into a game by making him or her fetch their bowl or by
performing a trick to receive their dinner. Feed your dog high quality dog
food, be sure that it contains all the vitamins and minerals your dog needs to
stay healthy.
You can still treat you dog; just change the treats
you're giving them. For example, rather than fatty sugary treats that don't do
them any good change your usual treats something a little healthier. There a
huge range of healthy snacks available online to suit your dogs needs. For
example, if your dog is getting on a little and is having trouble with his
joints or has been diagnosed with arthritis then you could choose a snack such
as EaseFlex, which contains
MSM and antioxidants to help ease joint pain.
Regular walks are also important to keep your dog
healthy, without these your dog can have a lot of stored up energy. This stored
up energy will most likely be taken out on your carpets, doors, skirting
boards, couches, favorite pair of shoes etc. They're not being naughty, they
just want some attention. You should take your dog on a long walk at least once
a day, this keeps you and your dog healthy and makes for great bonding time to
get to know you furry friend again.
Keeping your dog healthy is the key to prolonging
their life and looking after your family pet. Neglect is one of the biggest
killers in family pets across the U.K. Just because they're not puppies anymore
doesn't mean they don't need any less attention or love. Maybe they're not as
active anymore, but that doesn't mean you can forget about them. A gentle walk,
a good healthy dinner and a cuddling session on the couch will do them the
world of good.
Hi I'm Nathalie and I write on a variety of subjects
so stay tuned and I hope you enjoy what you read! Follow me on Twitter if you dare!
воскресенье, 6 января 2013 г.
7 Key Questions to answer if you think to have a dog
Brief guidelines.
If you
think to have a dog – sit quietly for some time, take a sheet of paper and
write down these simple questions, try to answer them honestly and put “yes” or
“no” for each of them.
If all answers are “yes” it means that it is time to start thinking
about having a dog J)
Please, add more questions.
Brief guidelines.
Please, add more questions.
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