Fun with Sheep

Who says counting sheep has to be dull... let there be light!

Dog Breeds are getting a bum rap on bad behavior

Don't blame it on a breed problem. Bad behavior = bad training. New research says environment (the owner) is the problem... not the breed when it comes to dogs behaving poorly.

More fuel to the fire? Another study shows aggressive dogs won't change their stripes if they have aggressive owners. Re: Applied Animal Behavior Science - using non-aversive or neutral training methods such as additional exercise or rewards elicited very few aggressive responses.

- “This study highlights the risk of dominance-based training, which has been made popular by TV, books and punishment-based training advocates,”Herron said. “These techniques are fear-eliciting and may lead to owner-directed aggression.”

Solutions: 1/An owner who takes an interest and interacts properly with the pet and 2/obedience classes.

Best Friends -- over 500 lbs...

Am I jealous? What an amazing collection of animal companions this guy has had. The kicker is Brutus - a grizzly.

Not just for Birders...

THE WILD PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH HILL tells the true story of a bohemian St. Francis and his remarkable relationship with a flock of wild red and green parrots.

Former street musician and San Francisco dharma bum Mark Bittner falls in with the flock as he searches for meaning in his life, unaware that the parrots will bring him everything he seeks. Home site. On sale now at 40% off at Borders. Great inspiration!