"My family got all over me because they said Bush is only for the rich people. Then I reminded them, 'Hey, I'm rich'."Charles Barkley
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Easy methods to keep a dog exercised
My friend had a dog that rarely had any physical activity. The dog was only let out into the backyard to go to the bathroom. The dog was overweight with its stomach hanging to the ground and had a long list of health problems including heart disease. This ...
holistic pet care - a superior means of pet care
Have you ever heard of holistic care for pets? Holistic pet care is a fantastic means of not only curing your dog, cat , horse or any other animal you have domesticated, but preventative practice to make sure your pet doesn't get sick. There are many ...
Horse Training Voice Commands
© 2004 Andy CurryAll Rights Reserved To the uninitiated, voice commands for the horse are nothing more than words. But to the horse they are only sounds. Obviously, horses cannot speak our language. Since they cannot speak our language we should think ...
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Dog Heroes: All Time Heroes
Everyday, people witness countless acts of heroism, big and small. Heroes, too, come in different shapes and sizes, forms and breeds, man and animals alike. Dolphins, seals, horses, cats and whales are just a few from the animal kingdom that display tremendous protective instincts that save man from all sorts of danger. But nothing beats "the man's best friend".
After displays of great courage and bravery during World War I, dogs have seen in a different light. They were thrust into the limelight unknowingly. Since then, dogs have been called all time heroes - recognized, rescued, trained and cared for by man. All kinds of awards were given to dogs to celebrate their heroism and saving prowess such as the "Dog Hero of the Year Award."
The dogs carry on a long line of lifesavers. They have shown unthinkable acts of saving adults and children alike in grave danger like fire, drowning, road and home accidents, intruders and robbers, and even in a huge tragedy like 9/11. The images of heroic dogs finding possible survivors or even lost bodies under rubble and debris in ground zero crushed the hearts of many Americans.
These canine heroes come from all breeds, backgrounds and locations. Take note, they are not pedigreed. These dog heroes are not at all dominated by big dogs, though they are often used for the purpose of national security. Their breeds vary from the famous German Shepherd, Saint Bernard and Collies (remember Lassie?) to Poodle, Labrador, American Pit Bull
Terrier, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, Doberman, Pinscher, English Springer Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Newfoundland, Rottweiler, Shetland, Sheepdog, Terrier and Weimaraner.
During the Vietnam War, 4,000 dogs were recruited to assist and protect U.S. troops, thus preventing an estimate of 10,000 plus American casualties. At that time, they were considered "surplus armaments". They were either euthanized or left to their fates in Vietnam. Now, books and documentaries preserved the memories of countless canines that aided in the protection of mankind.
Today, dog heroes play an even more critical role in the fight against terrorism. The ability of dogs to detect bombs is already proven since World War I. A German shepherd's nose has 250 billion smelling cells to give it the ability to detect a target odor amidst all other odors.
Breeds do not guarantee a "dog hero status." Like men, dogs need a rare set of attributes to stand out: intelligence, being calm even in the presence of loud noise, focus amidst distractions and a compulsive desire to play with a toy. After all, the game is to find the scent and get the toy.
About the author:
Jay is the web owner of http://www.dog-training-tips.org Dog Training Tips, a website that provides information and resources on dog training, puppy training, and more. You can also visit his website at: http://www.petmall.us Pet Mall for pet supplies.
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 Investigation at Turfway After Record Number of Horse Deaths - WKRC
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - The chief veterinarian of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission says eight horses died of racing injuries during last month's meet at Turfway Park in Florence. That figure is double the total from a year earlier. Bryce Peckham ...
2 once-abused horses find new home in Middle Island - Newsday
With names like Belle and Lady, the story needed a fairy-tale ending. And such is the case for the mares, two of five abused horses in danger of dying until they were rescued last fall from a Central Islip property. Wednesday the two were adopted ...
Wis. horses quarantined after disease exposure - WBAY Green Bay
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin agricultural officials have quarantined 17 horses on 11 farms around the state after they were exposed to a contagious venereal disease. State officials say most are mares bred to 1 of 7 stallions that have tested ...
Southwest Side father of 10 lived for family, horses before fatal ... - Chicago Tribune
Jesus Escobedo, 50, sits with his family during a party last year. The Southwest Side father of 10 died after a vehicle struck him Saturday in Cicero . ( Family photo ) He was more than a pedestrian. It's true that when it happened he was walking ...
More horses die at Turfway - WHAS 11
(WHAS11) - Officials at a Kentucky horse race track are trying to determine if their ban on a certain type of horse shoe caused fatalities to double. Turfway Park/horse racing file SF-744 from 7/17. Turfway Park in Florence reported that eight horses ...
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