Puppy found frozen to tree.

seven week old puppy found frozen to tree.

Reported by: Sabrina Agostini
Reported by: Denise Dory

A seven week old puppy is being nursed back to health after he was found frozen to the ground in Hagerstown. Now, an investigation is underway by the Washington County Humane Society to determine how the puppy got there.

The puppy, who has been named Duncan,  was found in the woods Friday behind the North Spring Apartment Complex.  Neighbors said they heard whimpers and went to see where the sounds were coming from.

Nick Schenck says the puppy was shivering from the cold and stuck to the frozen ground.  He lost a chunk of fur when he was pulled from the ice.  He says if someone left him there deliberately, they should face criminal charges.

Paul Miller, Executive Director of the Washington County Humane Society says other than the loss of hair,  and a skin disorder, Duncan is in good shape and should be ready for adoption in about two weeks.

Miller says they’re getting three times as many calls than normal from people concerned about animals they’re seeing out in the cold with no shelter.  He says whenever there are weather extremes, either cold or hot, it generates more concern from citizens.

He says Duncan isn’t even the worst case he’s seen.  And he says there are some stories that are hard to wipe from your memory.

All things considered, Duncan is a lucky dog.  The shepard mix is sure to find a home.  But the Humane Society is filled with dogs, cats and rabbits that need a family to love them.  It’s everyone’s hope that they all find loving forever homes too.

S Korea trains sniffer-dog clones

Police officer walking with cloned labrador puppies

The cloned sniffer puppies have already shown their potential

The world’s first cloned sniffer dogs have begun training in South Korea.

Seven puppies have been created using cells taken from a labrador considered by customs officials to be their best sniffer dog.

The puppies were born last year after the country’s customs service paid a biotechnology company to reproduce a Canadian Labrador Retriever.

Their handlers say they are already showing the same high level of skill as the original dog.

Only about 30% of naturally-born sniffer dogs make the grade, but South Korean scientists believe that could rise to 90% using the cloning method.

The puppies were born to three surrogate mothers after scientists used the nuclei of somatic cells from a sniffer dog called Chase. The state-funded project cost about 300m won ($300,000; £150,000).

A spokesman for South Korean customs said the pups have passed the first round of tests for behavioural patterns and genetic qualities and will report for duty in June after completing a second round of training.

Pit Bull saves 2 women from deadly cobra, dies wagging his tail

Four-year-old “Chief”, an American Pit Bull Terrier (Photo: Marc Sabelita)

I ran across  this article on a site called “Dogs in the News” You usually here nothing but bad news when it comes to the American Pit Bull Terrier . This was some good news so I thought it worthy to publish again.

BARANGAY LAPASAN (Philippines)
Mar 1, 2007

The children in the Fronteras household refer to their dog as “kuya” (“big brother”), and he certainly proved it on the day he sacrificed his life to protect the family.
On Monday, Feb. 12 at around 2 p.m., “Chief”, an American Pit Bull Terrier, rescued Liberata la Victoria, 87, and her granddaughter Maria Victoria Fronteras from a deadly cobra which had entered their house through an opening in the kitchen.
Liberata la Victoria and Chief had been watching TV on the sofa when suddenly Chief jumped up and alerted her to the presence of a cobra less than 10 feet away. Maria Victoria rushed in and pulled her grandmother into a separate room, hoping the snake would leave.
But when Maria Victoria later emerged from the room, she was terrified to find the cobra poised about two feet away. Equally startled, the cobra expanded its hood and appeared to be spitting venom as it prepared to strike.
“The snake was in front of us, maneuvering a deadly attack,” says Maria Victoria. “I screamed out loud to ask for help.”
That’s when from “out of nowhere”, Chief dashed between the cobra and the two women, using himself as a shield against the cobra’s attacks. Chief then seized the cobra by the neck and slammed it into the floor, killing it.

But for Chief it was a Pyrrhic victory. In the struggle, he sustained a fatal bite to the jaw, and moments later he began gasping for breath and collapsed.
The family sought the help of a veterinarian, but they were told that nothing could be done. According to the vet, the bite was too close to Chief’s brain, and the venom had already spread. Maria Victoria called her husband Marlone who, stunned by the news, rushed home immediately.
Ian de la Rama, a friend of the family, says it was less than 30 minutes from the time Chief had been bitten that he “went wobbly and lost control of his organs,” 2 urinating and defecating uncontrollably. Yet he still kept clinging to life. It wasn’t until Marlone arrived that Chief finally let go. Ian de la Rama describes, “Chief gave his two deep breaths and died. He was fighting and saving his last ounces of breath to see a glimpse of his master for the last two seconds of his life.”  Ian adds that the last thing Chief did as he gazed up at Marlone was wag his tail. “You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.”
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

Sources:
Gomez, Herbie. “Pitbull dies saving 2 women from cobra”
Manila Times. 24 Feb 2007

Gomez, Herbie. “Dog saves family from cobra, is killed.”
Cagayan de Oro Journal. 16 Feb 2007.

A Calmo Dog Weekend

A Calmo Dog enjoying the weekend

Ah the week end.  For a Calmo Dog that means the master of the house is home all day.  That means backyard fun playing catch or maybe if they are lucky a ride to a park or country side where a dog can find all sorts of goodies to taste and smell. New places to leave your mark and let the world know “I was here”.  Weekend for a Calmo Dog means a good work out for both master and dog. It establishes a good healthy bond between the owner and a pet. The message of the day. Its the weekend get out and take your Dog for a walk or should I say all you well fed well behaved Calmo Dogs take your owner out for a walk.

Good tips on making your dog a CALMO DOG.

This is an article I think worthy of publishing again because we believe this is the foundation to making your dog a Calmo Dog.

Dog Training Tips For Humans

by: M. David Keeling

Here’s a short list of dog training tips us humans should always bear in mind. I’ve decided to mention these because, I believe, they are the most important.

To be honest with you this list has more to do with teaching ourselves how to communicate with our dogs, than it does with dog training tips. Because, when it comes to dog training, we too need to be taught in a sense.

We as human beings need to learn how our “best friends from the animal kingdom” think. If we send our dogs confusing signals when training, we won’t get the positive results we’re aiming for.

Perhaps I should have called this article, “human training tips” instead. Oh well, let us begin:

1.) When ever you’re feeling a little cranky, you might want to put off training your dog till a later time. If you’re not enjoying your training session, most likely your dog won’t enjoy it either. So for take-away dog training tips number one I would say, “If you’re in a bad mood, don’t do it, you’ll only make things harder on yourself and the poor mutt.”

2.) You want to make each training session as much fun for “Fido” or “Fluffy” as possible. That way, in the future, your dog will respond with alacrity to your commands rather than fearful obedience. Take-away dog training tips number two: “For crying out loud, stop scaring the dog and have fun!”

3.) Never spend too much time training your dog. Usually fifteen to twenty minutes a day will be sufficient for your dog to learn. Take-away dog training tips number three: “Take it easy, no need to over do it.”

4.) Always praise your dog when your training sessions come to an end. That way your dog will know that you are pleased with its progress. Take-way dog training tips number four: “Don’t worry about your dog getting a big head. Dogs don’t have egos.” ( Yeah, I know. I don’t know your dog, right? )

5.) Whether training or not, always reward your dogs good behavior with praise and maybe a treat. Take-away dog training tips number Five: “Read tip number six.”

6.) Not to many treats though, or you won’t have a dog anymore! Take-away dog training tips number six: “Don’t over do the doggy biscuits.”

7.) Don’t punish your dog when it behaves badly during training. Try to correct it. If it doesn’t do well, or is confused with a new command, resort back to one it knows. That way you can praise your dog and try again later. Take-away dog training tips number seven: “Lighten up! If your not perfect, neither is the pooch.”

8.) If you become angry at your dog during training, resort back to tip number one.

Remember, you want to make training as fun as possible, for you and your dog, not a chore. Take-away dog training tips number eight: “This one speaks for itself.”

I decided to keep this one short and sweet so you could take-away something to chew on. Us humans can only take-away so many dog training tips, right?

http://dog–training–tips.blogspot.com

About The Author

M. David Keeling has been helping others train their dogs successfully for years. At the behest of family, friends, and neighbors, he has set up a blog to share his ideas with the world. For dog training tips and techniques that actually work, visit: http://dog–training–tips.blogspot.com

Copyright © M. David Keeling

Snow-snow and more snow.

Where we live we have got nothing but snow every day. Getting to work is a drag but the kids and the dogs in the neighborhood are sure loving it. We hope to see some good snow scenes with dogs having fun. Remember to keep you dogs warm when it gets cold and make sure they get plenty of water if they have been active in the snow