Winifred Gibson Strickland began competing in dog obedience trials in the early 1940s. Winifred was the first trainer to incorporate humane methods although she still used physical punishment in training. After winning numerous obedience competitions, she retired in 1955. Her book, Expert Obedience Training for Dogs, is still used by many in spite of some […]
Modern life has not always taken into account the health of the planet. Recently, more and more people have become aware of the importance of taking care of Planet Earth. How can pet owners become more “green”? Recycle old towels, bedding, leashes, litter boxes and pet toys by donating them to local shelters. Give your […]
According to research at Cornell Labs of Ornithology at Cornell University, birds have “signature contact calls” meaning that each bird has its own sound or name. Baby parrots listening to their parents, adopt their own names using similar but not the same sounds. Birds that are not raised do not have the opportunity to create […]
