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LOVE THAT DOG

WELCOME TO LOVE THAT DOG

July, 2010

                     

Your Dog Is Talking To You –

Are You Listening?

Dogs actually have the ability to signal to us precisely how they are feeling at any given time. If we are attuned to their signs we will know what their emotional state is. Dogs can display various emotions including: happiness, sadness, boredom, excitement, and fear.

 

If you closely watch your dog you will notice that his eyes, ears, body, and tail are in an almost continuous, though subtle movement. This is his way of communicating his emotional feelings. Studies are confirming the fact that animals use a very inconspicuous and refined system of communication. The good news is that with a little effort we can learn to understand our domesticated dogs.

 

In studies conducted by Jane Goodall and Dr. Michael W. Fox, recognized authority on canine body language, confirmed that wild dogs of Africa and wolves communicated a wide range of attitudes to each other, including affection, dominance, submission, interest, disgust, joy, disappointment, and fear. These emotions were communicated using the slightest body movements.

 

Although our dogs have lost some sensitivity to the language that would be used if they were

living in the wild, they still use much of this inherited form of communication. Learning to read

 your dog’s body language will require a keen eye and close observation over what is

happening at the time that your dog is displaying any given movement.

 

There are some basic things you can look for but like everything else, not every dog follows the

same pattern as the others. Here are a few typical guidelines to get you started. Dogs use their

 tails to signal that they are happy or afraid. If their tail is wagging they are happy. If it is tucked

down they are showing fear and submission. When their tail is proudly held high they are feeling

 good about themselves. Ears are also very telling when it comes to signaling emotions. Dogs

sometimes perk their ears in an adorable quizzical fashion as if to ask a question. They may also

 tilt their head to the side when puzzled. The ears may be held in a backward direction against the

 head when the dog is angry.

 

As you become increasingly skilled at reading your dog’s emotional language or identifying his

moods, your bond with him will deepen and grow even stronger. Many professionals that have

lots of experience in working with dogs have developed the ability to read canine language very

well. This is true of dog behaviorists, dog trainers, veterinarians, groomers, breeders, and even life-long dog owners.

 

It seems that dogs are able to recognize and appreciate when you correctly read their emotional

language. Perhaps this is why dogs seem to automatically like certain individuals.

Maybe the dog immediately recognizes when a person understands him.

 

 

 



10 Household Items Poisonous to Dogs

ASPCA’s Poison Control Center says many household items can be

poisonous to dogs.

The ASPCA last week revealed that it managed more than 116,000 calls to its Animal Poison Control Center

hotline in 2006, many of which pertained to pet poisonings from common household items.

“While the reason is not clear, calls in virtually each of these categories seems to be on the rise,” said

Steven Hansen, veterinary toxicologist and senior vice president with the ASPCA, who manages the

ASPCA’s Midwest Office, which houses the APCC.

During National Poison Prevention Week, from March 18 to 24, the ASPCA is advising pet owners

 to stay alert to the possibility  of poisoning from these common household items:

1. Human medications: The ASPCA says this category has been number one on its list of common items

hazardous to dogs for years, including in 2006. Last year, more than 78,000 calls involving common

human drugs such as painkillers, cold medications, antidepressants and dietary supplements were

managed by the poison control center — a 69 percent increase over 2005.

2. Insecticides: The APCC handled more than 27,000 pet poisonings pertaining to products used

to kill fleas, ticks and other insects in 2006, up more than 28 percent from 2005. “A key factor in

the safe use of products that eliminate fleas, ticks and other pesky bugs, is reading and following label

instructions exactly,” Hansen said.

3. Veterinary medications: The APCC says it managed more than 12,000 cases in 2006 involving

animal-related preparations such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, heartworm preventatives,

de-wormers, antibiotics, vaccines and nutritional supplements — a 93 percent hike in volume.

4. Plants: The number of pet poisonings involving plants also shot up by more than 111 percent in

2006 to over 9,300. While poisonous plants should certainly be kept away from dogs, it is also a

good idea to discourage dogs from nibbling on any variety of plant, as even non-toxic plants can

lead to minor stomach upsets.

5. Rodenticides: Last year, approximately 8,800 calls about rat and mouse poisons were received

by the APCC, representing an

increase of more than 27 percent over 2005.

6. Household cleaners: In 2006, the APCC received approximately 7,200 calls of pet poisonings

 pertaining to cleaning agents such as bleaches, detergents and disinfectants.

7. Chocolate: Always a common food-related call, more than 4,800 chocolate calls were received by the

APCC last year, an 85 percent increase from 2005. Chocolate is poisonous and potentially fatal

to dogs. “Typically, the darker the chocolate, the greater the potential for poisoning,” Hansen said.

8. Chemical hazards: A newcomer to the top 10 pet poisons, this includes such harmful items as

volatile petroleum-based products, alcohols, acids and gases. In 2006, the APCC received more

than 4,100 calls related to chemical hazards — a jump in call volume of more than 300 percent.

9. Physical hazards: While not necessarily all toxic, items in this group include objects that could pose

a choking hazard, risk for intestinal obstruction, or other physical injury. In 2006, the number

of pet cases related to a physical hazard grew 460 percent to over 3,800.

10. Home improvement products: In 2006, about 2,100 cases involving paint, solvents, expanding

 glues and other products commonly used in construction were managed by the APCC —

up 17 percent from 2005.

 

 

A LITTLE LEVITY: 

 

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