"The process of scientific discovery is, in effect, a continual flight from wonder."Albert Einstein
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Companion Animals and Their Unique Place in Society--Part 3
A brief history of the domestication of horses. Archaeological and paleontological evidence indicates that the horse was domesticated about 3000 B.C.—later than dogs and cats. At first, horses apparently were herded for meat and milk. Later, when people ...
Dog training for desired behaviors
Teaching a dog proper behavior while it is young is very important. While playing and having fun with your new puppy or dog is certainly important, it is also important to teach your canine companion just what is expected - which behaviors are acceptable ...
Wisconsin Cat Hunt
A friend of mine in Minnesota asked me recently about the feral cat hunting proposal in Wisconsin and whether feral cats were such a problem here that we needed a special law about it. Feral cats are not 'wild cats', per se, but rather house cats gone ...
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Giving your male dog the right name is very important. You will want to choose his name well because you and your dog are going to be companions for a long time. The name you select for your dog reflects on you, your dog, and your relationship.
Some key considerations when selecting a unique male dog name are:
* Choose a name that is easy to say and call out, preferably one or two syllables.
* How does your dog behave? What is his personality? You wouldn't name a dog 'Chaos' if he was sweet, gentle, and calm.
* What are his breed, coat color, and size? For instance, you wouldn't name a Chihuahua "Fluffy" (unless you are into irony).
* What is his purpose? Is he going to be a guard dog, a hunting dog, or a traditional household pet?
* What is his breed's origin? For example, if you have a German Shepherd, consider German male dog names like Fritz. If you have an Irish Setter, maybe an Irish dog name like Conan
or Conner would suit him.
* Encourage the whole family to take part in naming your dog.
* Give your dog a name that relates to or says something about your own interests. For instance, if you like to hike and camp, perhaps "Scout" would be a good name for your dog.
* Pick out several favorite names, then try them on your new dog for a few days to see what you like and what he seems to respond to.
* Avoid names that could be confused with standard commands like "come," "stay," etc.
* Finally, do you love the name? After all, you will be saying it daily (mostly with pleasure, sometimes with exasperation) for the next 10-plus years.
About the Author
Valerie Goettsch is web master of My Favorite Dog, a website featuring dozens of articles and information on where to find the best of everything for your dog, from flea meds to beds, training and designer clothes.
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 Asian stocks recover on bargain-hunting - The Age
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