Jim Dandy: Gross.. I have 3 cats and 2 dogs.. now what do I do? LOL

Please be careful with this topic, I have removed a couple of links due to the graphic content and there have been some complaints

brings us these really sad pictures

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/04/assignment-35/

Snoopy: So absolutely heartbreaking.

ScarletRose: become unappetizing

Tuesday: Fostering an animal would be hard for me.. I tend to fall in love with them.. heck.. at bedtime all animals jump up on the bed and want cuddled.. lol

Tuesday: We have three cats: Quazi, Zoey, Scarlet. And we have two dogs: Idget, Cheech

Quazi is a beige stripe or even tabby.. Zoey and Scarlet are both long hair calicoes. Idget is my pomeranian and Cheech is a chihuahua .. all the cats are rescue cats..

Tuesday: Actually, I have seen a male calico.. although, he didn't live for too long.. my brothers cat gave birth to a little male calico.. I am not sure exactly how long it lived for.. but, it wasn't too long..

Tuesday: there are no pics...just the story...there have been 2 cases of this now in the past week

anastasia: I really hope I'm wrong, but I've got a sickening sense that whoever did this was just practicing.

I haven't tried this, but it does sound promising as there is some vet support and favorable testimonials.  I can't see why this wouldn't also work for "human" animals.    :-)

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-a-tick/

Does anyone here use clicker training for their dog?

Artful Dodger: yes,I use clicker training on dogs...why??

Tuesday: clicker is instant feedback for the dogs...you say "sit",the dog sits,as SOON as his butt his the floor,you click,then treat....they begin to learn the click means something good (treat) is coming as to when you use just the treat,you have a few seconds before you can get the treat to their mouth

anastasia: I want to learn more about it and start it with the puppies

Creepy Old Man: I used it on mine and I use clicker on new dogs I train for others...it really does give the dogs INSTANT feedback.....you can pick up a clicker at Petsmart for a couple bucks...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnRSeuHD_fg&feature=related


you can find different things on youtube but I kind of think this one is funny how he trains the lady here,lol...if you have any questions feel free to ask :)

anastasia: I have a book and several clickers. I started a bit of training with the older pup (6 months old now) and just am getting her used to the clicker. I click once and then offer a treat (as per the book). From what I've read, they use this system on dolphins (with a whistle but same principle). I have a lot to learn.

I tried the first exercise but it didn't work. I think the dog was distracted so I'm trying again later. It was supposed to get the dog to follow it's tail in a circle but maybe I was doing something wrong.

My pom doesn't know the word Down.. she knows Off.. I think she hears more of a bark with the "Off Command" It is so silly cause she will start jumping up on my legs to scold me for leaving her.. and I just say.. "Off" and she stops jumping up..

So if Down doesn't work.. try Off..

man made disaster
yet men are failing to clean it up

BP has a lot to answer for

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xd6b3l_gulf-bp-oil-spill-pictures_news

OldFartNamesArt: does she know the "watch me" command? I ALWAYS start with that with my dogs before going into any other command....even on trial day..I will say...."Niki,watch me" then when I have her attention I say "foose" and we start heeling

anastasia: at this point she doesn't really know any commands.

OldFartNamesArt: then I would start with the "watch me" command....a basic focus exercise

anastasia:

Tuesday: Me to & some times there so loud at my new place they wake me up LOL but i don't mind it tho

Tuesday: Ya i notice its the weather that changes there mood