Check out this article from Science Daily. Scientists have proven that dogs can put photos into categories like humans do. By using a touch screen, they have determined that dogs can visually categorize pictures and transfer their knowledge to new situations. The dogs were first shown a landscape picture and a dog picture. When they [...]
Monthly Archives: November 2007
Clicker Training Your Dog or Cat
November 29, 2007 – 8:45 am
Clicker training uses positive reinforcement and behavior conditioning to train your pet. By rewarding desired behavior with a “click,” your pet knows that he is doing a desired behavior and will be rewarded for it. Clicker training does not use punishment and is a safe, humane way to get the well behaved pet of your [...]
The Farley Foundation Helps 1,000th Pet Owner
November 28, 2007 – 9:08 am
The Farley Foundation, a charitable organization run by Ontario veterinarians subsidizes the cost of veterinary care for pet owners in need, helped its 1,000th pet owner and pet on Monday.
The Farley Foundation is named after the famed sheepdog from the comic strip, For Better or For Worse. The beloved English sheepdog was a member of [...]
How To Read Pet Food Labels — Part 4
November 27, 2007 – 8:04 am
Feeding Directions
Feeding directions guide pet owners on the amount of food that is recommended to feed their pets. However, these recommendations are based on the average dog or cat and may not be suitable for every pet. Actual amounts that your pet should consumer vary between species, breed, temperament and activity level. The most accurate [...]
Do Pets Dream?
November 26, 2007 – 10:02 am
Do pets dream? Of course they do! Pets, like humans have similar sleep patterns. In fact, most mammals experience the same kinds of sleep patterns.
The first stage of sleep is a light sleep. In this stage your pet will breath regularly and can be easily awakened. This stage occurs after a period of drowsiness where [...]
