Odd story - Dog's can't fly but Hawks do

We’re all familiar with how some native species in Florida dispose of nonnative ones, such as the occasional dog that wanders too close to a lake and become a meal for an alligator. But it isn’t just gators that dog owners should watch for, at least in the Panhandle. In Fort Walton Beach, a two-pound chihuahua was playing on a second-floor deck when a hawk tried to whisk it away, nwfdailynews.com reports.
The owner heard the dogs’ screams and arrived as the hawk, with the pup in its talons, was poised to take off, so it dropped the puppy and flew away. And the dog is recovering from its wounds.
Hawk attacks on small dogs are more frequent than people might realize, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesman Stan Kirkland told the website. “They’re large raptors, and they eat little animals. And a little chihuahua or a little small dog looks like food to them.”
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Dogs Rules for Christmas

                                                                                                                                                                          1. 1. Be especially patient with your humans during this time. They may appear to be more stressed-out than usual and they will appreciate long comforting dog leans.



2. They may come home with large bags of things they call gifts . Do not assume that all the gifts are yours.


3. Be tolerant if your humans put decorations on you. They seem to get some special kind of pleasure out of seeing how you look with fake antlers.


4. They may bring a large tree into the house and set it up in a prominent place and cover it with lights and decorations. Bizarre as this may seem to you, it is an important ritual for your humans, so there are some things you need to know:


a. Don't pee on the tree


b. Don't drink water in the container that holds the tree


c. Mind your tail when you are near the tree


d. If there are packages under the tree, even ones that smell interesting or that have your name on them, don't rip them open
e. Don't chew on the cord that runs from the funny-looking hole in the wall to the tree


5. Your humans may occasionally invite lots of strangers to come visit during this season. These parties can be lots of fun, but they also call for some discretion on your part:

a. Not all strangers appreciate kisses and leans

b. Don't eat off the buffet table


c. Beg for goodies subtly

d. Be pleasant, even if unknowing strangers sit on your sofa


e. Don't drink out of glasses that are left within your reach

6. Likewise, your humans may take you visiting. Here your manners will also be important:
a. Observe all the rules in #4 for trees that may be in other people's houses. (4a is particularly important)


b. Respect the territory of other animals that may live in the house


c. Tolerate children

d. Turn on your charm big time


7. A big man with a white beard and a very loud laugh may emerge from your fireplace in the middle of the night.

DON'T BITE HIM!!

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The World's Ugliest Dog and a bit of Strange Facts

                                                                                                                                                                            The average dog is a nicer person then the average person. The woman who bit her husband to death doesn't deserve to be categorized as a dog or a bitch. Even dogs wouldn't do what she did. Woman bites hubby to death after he turns down sex. Strange huh? I heard about this through the grapevine! Oh and the World's Ugliest Dog to me is rather CUTE .. I think he is sticking his tongue out and the person taking the picture. Smile.. Now please do not leave here without leaving a small donation to help feed and shelter stray dogs we tke in and care for open your hearts and your pockets and give a few dollars you will feel good about helping these helpless dogs who cannot speak for themselves.. Lilyruth

How to Stimulate a well-trained Dog

Your adult dog needs the right amount of balance in his training. These needs include a regular dose of physical exercise, mental exercise, and the need to socialize. Providing your dog with these needs will keep him happy, healthy, and may even add extra years to his life.




Mental Needs Of Your Adult Dog



The more you teach your dog, regardless of his age, breed, and personality, the better he will become at all levels of his life. Training your dog to perform certain tasks gives him purpose, which in turn greatly improves the quality of his life. Once your dog learns certain skills, he is no longer just your pet. He becomes more of a friend, a companion, a helper, someone to enjoy more wonderful times with.



Providing your dog with knowledge gives him freedom to do more things. Having the skills to listen, to respond properly to your commands, and the ability to be trained gives him the advantage to explore more and learn more. Instead of staying inside the home all day by himself, you can take him to different places and share more activities with you.



Teach your pal something new each week. This will keep him confident and keep his mind stimulated and alert. Being able to think clearly in his adult life will benefit him when he reaches old age.



If your dog's intelligence is above average or if is an energetic working breed, you will have to train him more, even in his adult years. Highly intelligent dogs need to have a job to do to keep them entertained, prevent them from becoming bored, and also prevent them from developing destructive behaviors.



Extra training and mental activity is required if you have a working breed. Working breeds need to be worked more to keep them busy and problem-free. A few examples of working breeds are Border Collies, Great Danes, Australian Cattle Dogs, German Shepherds, Australian Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Old English Sheepdogs. These dogs need to think more and do more to stay happy.

Giving your adult dog his regular mental exercise will keep his mind clear, keep him occupied, and prevent boredom. Boredom leads to dissatisfaction, which in turn leads to negative behavior. Regardless of the amount of training and skills he acquired during puppyhood and his adolescent stage, he is likely to develop destructive behaviors again unless you give him a job to do.

The old adage "use it or lose it" not only applies to humans, but to our canine friends as well. Your dog needs to brush up on his skills and talents on a regular basis, otherwise he will forget them. It is that simple!

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Pals

You see us every morning,


A common pair are we,

Each on a leash’s ending

My little dog and me.

We amble village byways

In bright or dismal weather;

You may not think there’s much in that,

But we have fun together.



No many-stranded cable

Could bear the jokes that pass

Between my little comrade

And me — my! how we sass!

But how we give assurance

That we don’t really mean it!

(A dog-and-man companionship

Is balm to him who’s seen it.)



He greets his dog friends gayly,

While I to neighbors speak;

He sometimes finds a treasure –

A bone that’s lost its meat!

He talks with dogs or children,

While I swap views with master . . .

I had this thought the other day,

While visiting with Pastor.



“When dog and I have rambled on

Beyond this mundane scope,

And seen the Golden Gateway,

(From the inside, we hope!)

We won’t pause on the highway

Made smooth for feet more sainted,

But wander down some quiet land,

And start to get acquainted.



We hope there’ll be a hydrant,

A friendly tree or two,

Some drying leaves to shuffle,

A field to wander through.

We’ll glory in our freedom,

And need no leash of leather;

It really will be Heaven, Lord,

As long as we’re together.”


by
John E.Donovan