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-------------- Where can you find really reliable behavior profiles for a particular breeds of dogs so you can select one for your family, which has 3 children, ages 12 (Boy), 9 (Girl), 6 Girl? A. A Google search
-------------- MIT study sheds light on the brain's ability to change in response to learning "We have shown that brain cells keep track of whether recent behaviors were successful or not," Miller said. Furthermore, when a behavior was successful, cells became more finely tuned to what the animal was learning. After a failure, there was little or no change in the brain - nor was there any improvement in behavior. Deciding When & How to Humanely Euthanize a Companion Animal Very good article about what to look for, how to assess, and stories that others share. How to Care For an Older Dog: Detect, treat, (or prevent?) canine "cognitive dysfunction syndrome." -- Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), a condition quite similar to Alzheimer's in humans. CDS happens when the aging process affects brain pathology, resulting in behavioral changes, including cognitive decline (memory and learning). Drips Dried Don't give up; your dog's urinary incontinence can be cured. Safe Canine Weight Loss Tips Slim dogs live longer and healthier lives than overweight dogs so follow our safe weight-loss tips. Epilepsy gene identified in dogs For one form of canine epilepsy -- this isn't some sort of path to a cure ------------------- How to teach your rat to fetch things People Naturally Walk in Circles In a follow-up experiment, the researchers challenged 15 people to walk straight while blindfolded. When they couldn't see at all, the walkers ended up going in surprisingly small circles -- with a diameter of less than 66 feet. Go Animate- Anyone can create an animation! Popurls- Genuine aggregator (not alligator) The Science of Fear: Why We Fear the Things We Shouldn't--and Put Ourselves in Greater Danger by Dan Gardner (Ottawa Journalist for the Ottawa Citizen- my hometown) Good reading especially since this episode in Invercargill (and Rotorua) where they think that killing puppies is okay... Reason: they have the ''potential'' of being aggressive. -------------------- Mouse-Agility-- amazing what you can teach a mouse. His biography with a few answers to your burning questions. Funny animals- several clips in one video-- some are really funny! An Abused Mule Responds to Clicker Training Ian Dunbar on effective dog trng (video) -------------------- There is only one way to achieve happiness on this terrestrial ball, and that is to have either a clear conscience or none at all. -------------------- Geoff Stern for insert in Non-Doggy Reading If you have any interesting links, send them to natalie@doglinks.co.nz and your name will be here:) |
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