The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way it's animals are treated

-Mahatma Ghandi








Tuesday 14 August 2012

Did we mention we have DOGGY POOLS?!?

In addition to indoor games such as hide-and-go-treat, outdoor games such as frisbee or long-range fetch with a chuck-it, we also have a couple of doggy pools in our backyard (one large one and one small one that fits into the small dog outdoor playpen!) for those dogs that just love water! Give us a call today and come on by to check it out!

A highly recommended read!

As a person who submerges them self in a life surrounded by dogs, I found this book to be an asset to my ever growing repertoire of knowledge on the species. Knowing and understanding the history and evolution of dogs, and how we as humans evolved alongside them, has greatly increased my understanding of dogs and assisted in my ability to work with and live with them. Order online or find this at your local bookstore - you won't be able to put it down!

'Dogs are invented creatures -- invented by humans, who have been shaping the lives of these four-legged companions for more than 14,000 years. However, we often forget that, just as dogs live in our world, we live in theirs. The Modern Dog is a look at our co evolution, interpreting both canine and human points of view, by Dr. Stanley Coren, the most consistently popular author of dog books ever. A fascinating treasure trove of information gleaned from science, folklore, religious writing, tradition, and politics, The Modern Dog explores not only how dogs behave, but also how we share our lives with our dogs. Much more a romp than a formal exposition, The Modern Dog's profiles and tales are funny, sweet, quirky, and reveal a lot about both species and our centuries-long partnership.
This book will show you how the mutually beneficial relationship between humans and dogs might very well be the reason why early Homo sapiens evolved and survived while Neanderthals became extinct. You will see how dogs have played many prominent roles in human history, from ancient Egypt, where Pharaoh Ramses II was buried with the names and statues of four of his dogs, to modern American politics, where many U.S. presidents have derived comfort from canine companionship. Our modern dog is quite different from the dogs that existed even a century ago, its job having changed dramatically from the hunting, herding, retrieving, and guarding for which many were bred. In this book, you will see that it is often how people respond to and interpret the actions of dogs (and dog owners) that has a greater effect on the dog's life than the behavior patterns that have been programmed into the dog's genes. The Modern Dog will show you how some of your dog's strange and funny habits are his own and some come from you.'