Are You Tired of Begging For Good Guys To Show Up In Your Life?
Leigh Anne Jasheway, Date Me, Date My Dog
A poll of Dog and Cat Radio listeners found that almost 70-percent of female respondents would marry their dog if they could. Comedian Leigh Anne Jasheway barks up all the major problem issues single women with dogs face when trying to mate and relate with a human male and how to successfully have sex in front of the dog without causing dogus-interruptus.
Too many women try to be someone they're not when they start a relationship, which is always a shame and never works out in the long run. But when a woman gives up a canine family member in order to add a man to her life, it's a personal and national tragedy.
Leigh Anne tell us she is a dog rescuer and knows for a fact that many dogs end up in shelters for reasons such as, "My boyfriend doesn't like him." Since Leigh Anne is a comedian, she felt maybe she could help out in a humorous way to aid young women especially, because they aren't sure of who they are and if their dogs are just a phase they're going through.
She felt if she wrote a book that said, "If a dog lover is who you are, then don't go for a guy that puts himself between you or your dog. Find somebody that accepts you as the woman who is a dog lover," it would help.
But where do you find these men? Leigh Anne says they are all over the place; just don't look in the wrong places. You can find them in places where you find dog lovers. This can be the dog park or at animal events. There are even on-line dating sites for animal lovers.
So now you found the man, how soon can you start bringing out the puppy pictures of your dog? Leigh Anne says wait until the third date, as you don't want to come off across as too crazy right away! But if you can, bring your dog along on that first date, as dogs are a good judge of character. This is a good chance for our dog to meet the guy and to let you know if he is a good one!
Leigh Anne Jasheway is the author of multiple books including Bedtime Stories for Dogs; The Rules For Dogs; and If I Was a Dog, I'd Be A Better Person.
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How One Shelter Dog Changed A Man's Life
Joey Camen, My Life With Snoopy
Joey Camen and his multiple personalities visit with Animal Radio. He shares an exciting, tail wagging story about the relationship he had with Snoopy, his shelter dog.
Joey adopted Snoopy from the Burbank Animal Shelter because he doesn't believe in puppy mills. He says there are so many dogs that need love and are in shelters that have been abandoned and abused. So why not go and save their life? They are grateful, beautiful animals. Joey was ready for a new dog and immediately felt a connection with Snoopy. He says he, "Was hit like a thunderbolt" when he first saw Snoopy.
Joey is able to do many voices (including Arnold Schwarzenegger) and loved to try them out on his dog Snoopy. When he would call Snoopy using a different voice, Snoopy's ears would perk up and he would look at Joey almost as if asking, "Who's this? Where did my master go?" This is because when Joey does a character, his whole energy changes; his body changes, his nostrils dilate and he turns into another person, which freaked Snoopy out. Joey didn't do this too much around Snoopy, but he still said it was, "A lot of fun!"
Snoopy was able to heal a 30-year distrust of dogs that Joey had. Joey had a childhood incident with a dog when he was 10-years-old. His parents did something that wasn't kosher and it wasn't very good with Joey and his dog. But, you are going to have to read the book to find out what happened!
Joey is a veteran stand-up comedian, voice talent, actor, and award-winning short filmmaker. He has performed professionally since the age of seventeen in everything from movies, to sitcoms, to Las Vegas showrooms. He was a protege of legendary voice actor Daws Butler, better known as the voices of Yogi Bear and Huckleberry Hound. Joey has provided voices for numerous cartoon shows, commercials, movies and video games. Joey was also the voice of Terrafin, from the Skylanders video series. My Life with Snoopy was his book-writing debut. Joey lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their cat.
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How to NOT Train a Dog - Dr. Debbie
One day I was walking my dog in a community area and encountered a lady with two Shih Tzus. As we approached, her dogs rallied with barking and tugging on their leashes. I asked if her dogs were friendly, so as to decide if we could approach. The lady scowled, embraced her still barking dogs and grumbled, "Do they look like they're friendly?"
Realizing this dog owner was more unsociable than her dogs, I decided to vamoose, but not before I envisioned this blog topic - how pet owners mold unsocial dog behavior.
Unwanted doggie behavior such as lunging and barking on the leash become established when the dog owner hasn't made it clear what the appropriate behavior is, fails to correct and redirect to a more suitable behavior, or simply reinforces the undesirable behavior through actions or words. Face it - there aren't bad dogs, just poorly trained ones.
Avoid making these top 5 training mistakes:
1. Secluding Your Dog in the Backyard
Keeping your dog in lock down almost guarantees problem behaviors will develop such as biting, inter-dog aggression and phobias to anything from noises to car travel. Isolated dogs lack the experience and confidence when faced with novel situations while socialized dogs adapt easily.
I see it all the time - the dog owner prides herself in keeping her dog safe. "I didn't want Fido to catch any diseases as a pup, so I didn't let him out of our backyard till he was a year old." The overwhelming fear of infectious diseases like parvovirus causes some well-meaning owners to confine their new dog or puppy to the limits of house and yard. Even more extreme is never allowing a puppy to step foot outside until after their last puppy vaccinations! Puppies are most adaptable to new experiences between 6 and 16 weeks - this is the time to expose them to unfamiliar places, people and animals.
That doesn't mean you should take your eight week old puppy to dog parks, but rather to use good sense selecting low dog traffic areas and visiting with family and friends outside of the home that have properly vaccinated pets.
2. Skipping Obedience Training
Going to school is a must for any new dog to a home, whether a puppy or adult. No two dogs are the same, and each learns differently. Formal obedience training is a useful tool to gently reaffirm who's in charge and sets the rules in the house. Statistics show that dogs that go through formal obedience training are less apt to develop behavior problems and be relinquished to shelters.
3. Reinforcing Fear at the Veterinary Office
In the exam room I cringe when I see a dog owner comforting a nervous, fearful or aggressive pet. That "good boy" and pat on the head reinforces your dog's behavior, making it more likely that on the next hospital visits he'll behave the same, or worse. Some problem behaviors escalate making it difficult for the veterinary staff to examine or treat the animal. This may mean additional costs for sedation or anesthesia for routine medical needs.
It's natural for a pet owner to want to reassure a pet when he is frightened and it can be difficult to hold back the urge to soothe him. However, the best strategy is to ignore those fearful behaviors in the vet office. Don't be tempted to kiss, snuggle or hold Fido on your lap when he is misbehaving. Rather, place the dog on the floor, refocus your dog's attention to you, and cue him to "sit" or "lie down."
4. Not Using Food as a Reward
Food shouldn't just be for the taking. Don't leave food out for your dog to graze whenever he wants and don't give treats just for the sake of giving a treat. Present food and treats as a reward for good behavior such as sitting quietly, going to a pillow, or performing a trick or obedience work. This places you at the top of the household hierarchy. You become the provider of great edibles in the house, and your dog will be motivated to listen to your requests in other situations.
We all love to spoil our dogs and give treats at times. But be sure to give treats for a reason, or you will have a spoiled doggie brat on your hands.
5. Not Exercising Your Pet Enough
Inadequate exercise can result in obesity and boredom and may lead to problem behaviors like separation anxiety, destructive chewing and excessive barking. Dogs should get 30 to 60 minutes of sustained physical activity each day for optimum mental and physical benefit. And no - letting Buffy run around the backyard during the day is not adequate exercise.
Not all breeds are cut out for all exercise - a Labrador may enjoy retrieving games or swimming, a Jack Russell terrier may thrive with jogging or Frisbee, while a Basset hound will be satisfied with a leash walk.
Your dog can't be a well-adjusted, socialized canine citizen without you, so as the pet owner, you should take an active role in training. Put the time in, and you'll be thanked many times over with an outgoing, friendly canine pal that can accompany you on life's adventures.
Featured veterinarian known as "Dr. Debbie" on national pet radio program, Animal Radio. Ebook author of "Yorkshire Terriers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend"; "Pugs: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend"; "Mini Schnauzers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend"; and "Shih Tzu: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend." Dr. Debbie's books.
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Animal Radio News with Stacey Cohen
Cat Uses The Toilet
A cat-lover amazed animal experts by teaching his cat to use a human toilet. The man became fed-up with the puss using a smelly litter tray in his second floor flat, so he trained his nine-month-old cat to go to the toilet in his bathroom by offering cheese-flavored treats as a reward. The talented cat also learned how to shake paws and roll over and even fetch. But it was his human-like toilet skills that left experts baffled. The owner said that a lot of the time he didn't even realize that his cat used the loo. He did state that sometimes he could hear him scratching at the seat, but it was only when he stepped into the bathroom and saw the evidence in the toilet, that he knew for sure. He said his cat couldn't flush the toilet yet, and needed more training for that. It took a couple of months for him to pick up using the toilet, and they did it by using a child's toilet training seat at first.
Mice Sing To Protect Themselves
We all know that birds sing, but did you know mice do as well? And they do it to protect themselves. Anyone with pet rats or mice knows they make all sorts of vocalizations. Of course, most species on the planet do, but when it comes to defending their territories, birds tend to scream and not sing. It turns out that at least some mice sing. Songs consist of a set of rapidly repeated notes, called trills. Notes are produced each time an animal opens and closes its tiny mouth, roughly 15 times per second. And the songs vary, so mice who live in the jungle of the Amazon may sound one way, while mice in Detroit have also been studied and they sound another way. So the next time you hear a mouse sing, you'll know why.
Giant Hornet Attacks Kill 28 People
At least 28 people died and hundreds were injured in a wave of attacks by giant hornets in central China. The hornets, also known as Vespa Mandarinia, reportedly chased victims for hundreds of meters and stung them as many as 200 times. The venom from the stings can cause anaphylactic shock and kidney failure. The average stinger on a giant Asian hornet measures about a quarter-inch.
Cowardly Killing Of Elephants
Poachers devised a sinister and cowardly way of killing African elephants; they poison them with cyanide. At least 100 African elephants have been poisoned, and that's from just one place in Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park. Hwange is the largest game reserve in the nation. The poachers placed salt laced with cyanide around the water holes where the elephants drink. The elephants eat the salt and die from the poison. Cyanide leads to an agonizing death for the elephants, which fall to the ground where poachers can then remove the valuable tusks.
Feline Joins Space Program
Hey diddle diddle/The cat and the fiddle/The cow jumped over the moon. It might seem like a simple nursery rhyme, but to an extent, it might ring true. It was rumored that the Iranian government planned to send a cat to space. There was also an unconfirmed attempt to send a monkey into space.
Research Team Made Claims That Bigfoot Is Real
Dennis Pfohl, with The Sasquatch Genome Project, showed several video clips of tall, hairy creatures at a news conference in Dallas. The footage was reportedly presented by an entrepreneur to promote a documentary. But some observers said that one of the clips has been around since 2005.
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