Linda brought over Noah and asked me if I want to bring Kimo over.
I let go thinking he would go down the steps, but he started jumping on the car and he and Noah were acting up at each other. It probably didn't help that Jojo was there too.
Linda didn't like the idea he was scratching at the car and I finally got him down the stairs. Linda brought down Noah and they were both excited. It took a while for the excitement to subside. And every time one would get excited the other one would too.
Then I told Linda that I usually try to walk the dogs together to get them used to each other and she was game.
But Kimo was acting up too much and I took him home and we tried with just Noah and Jojo. They seemed OK at the Sakuda yard, then we took them for a walk and that was OK. Then we let them play in their backyard the steps and they seemed OK there.
I was OK with that progress, but Linda wanted to get Kimo involved. So I went to get Kimo. Sure enough he acted up again as I proceeded up the street with Noah following.
Continue walking toward the front of the street, Kimo started to run out of energy and calmed down. Then Linda pulled Noah alongside and they seemed OK. Then I brought Kimo to my right side next to Noah and they seemed fine.
Back to the garage. Linda gave Kimo some water. He took a couple laps, then let Noah drink.
Then we went over to our side and Kimo went in the gate.
So he's in the garage now. And Jojo is hanging around the Fong garage because Noah is there.
So I'd say this was a success. We'll see how they act the next time.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
the intuitive canine
Studies are starting to prove that dogs are more in tune with humans than we ever thought possible. They have an uncanny ability to read and respond to human emotions and gestures.
Unlike Any Other Animal
Professor Daniel Mills at England’s University of Lincoln has concluded that dogs are able to recognize human emotions from facial expressions and tell when we are mad, happy, or frightened. When humans come across another human face, their eyes initially look left and fall upon the right side of the face, which is said to be the most expressive. Through the use of eye-tracking software, Mills and his team have found that dogs follow a similar pattern when confronted with a human face. No other animals have proven to have the same type of relationship with human faces as dogs and only dogs engage in this “left face bias” when approached by a human.
Dog vs. Chimps
A study conducted by Juliane Kaminski revealed that dogs are the only animals that respond to human gestures such as pointing. Even chimps, the closest primate relative to the human being, are unable to comprehend the pointing cue. Furthermore, Kaminski’s research shows that dogs are even able to pick up on something as subtle as the direction of a human gaze.
Unlike Any Other Animal
Professor Daniel Mills at England’s University of Lincoln has concluded that dogs are able to recognize human emotions from facial expressions and tell when we are mad, happy, or frightened. When humans come across another human face, their eyes initially look left and fall upon the right side of the face, which is said to be the most expressive. Through the use of eye-tracking software, Mills and his team have found that dogs follow a similar pattern when confronted with a human face. No other animals have proven to have the same type of relationship with human faces as dogs and only dogs engage in this “left face bias” when approached by a human.
Dog vs. Chimps
A study conducted by Juliane Kaminski revealed that dogs are the only animals that respond to human gestures such as pointing. Even chimps, the closest primate relative to the human being, are unable to comprehend the pointing cue. Furthermore, Kaminski’s research shows that dogs are even able to pick up on something as subtle as the direction of a human gaze.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Fifi jumps down the wall
take out Jojo, bypass Hershey (who's back - he didn't come yesterday), retrieve Koa, retrieve Fifi, then retrieve Hershey.
Jojo wants to play with Fifi
let them loose around Iha's house
Fifi goes to Tanabe yard overlooking the stonewall, then jumps down! I was surprised because it's kind of a high jump.
I go around to the garage to retrieve, but see there's no steps going down. But Jojo jumps down.
The dogs are making a commotion and Tanabe sister (don't know her name) comes out to see what is going on. Tell her the dog jumped down. She says there's no steps except through the house.
She hold Koa and Hershey and I jump down to get Fifi. Decide I can get her over the wall to the Pang house. She finally get up the wall and over and we go up the Pang steps. Then I come around to get Koa and Hershey. She was surprised because she went in the house to open the door for us.
She doesn't like the idea of the dogs peeing in her yard. So I tell her I won't let them when I walk them.
Then I go home, let Kimo out and he runs out goes under the Tsutsui fence and runs behind their house. But that's another story..
[Tuesday, 8/23/11, posted 8/27/11]
Jojo wants to play with Fifi
let them loose around Iha's house
Fifi goes to Tanabe yard overlooking the stonewall, then jumps down! I was surprised because it's kind of a high jump.
I go around to the garage to retrieve, but see there's no steps going down. But Jojo jumps down.
The dogs are making a commotion and Tanabe sister (don't know her name) comes out to see what is going on. Tell her the dog jumped down. She says there's no steps except through the house.
She hold Koa and Hershey and I jump down to get Fifi. Decide I can get her over the wall to the Pang house. She finally get up the wall and over and we go up the Pang steps. Then I come around to get Koa and Hershey. She was surprised because she went in the house to open the door for us.
She doesn't like the idea of the dogs peeing in her yard. So I tell her I won't let them when I walk them.
Then I go home, let Kimo out and he runs out goes under the Tsutsui fence and runs behind their house. But that's another story..
[Tuesday, 8/23/11, posted 8/27/11]
Friday, August 19, 2011
5 Ways Your Pet Keeps You Healthy
1. Pets are good for your heart
And we’re not just talking about the unconditional love they give (although that’s certainly good for your self-esteem). Several studies have shown that pet owners have healthier statistics for several cardiovascular criteria, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels than non-owners. Additionally, studies have shown that heart attack sufferers who have pets have longer survival rates than those who don’t.
2. Pets are good motivators for exercise
Not feeling motivated to hit the gym after a long day of work and traffic? That lack of motivation’s probably not going to fly with your dog. He’ll get you off the couch and into your sneakers for an evening walk or jog. Plus a dog means never having to worry about having a sports companion for the weekend. They’re always up for a walk, a run, a bike ride, or a Frisbee toss. It may also be one of the reasons pet owners are so heart-healthy.
3. Pets are good for your social life
Anyone who’s seen the scene at the local dog park knows this is a perfect place for dogs and their humans to sniff each other out for future potential companionship. Also, walking your dog gets you out into the community, where you can meet your neighbors, check out the newest merchants and get yourself out of the car and into the mix.
4. Pets are good for your immune system
Sure, having a pet means you’re going to stock up on lint rollers and vacuum cleaner bags, but children who are exposed to pets from an early age have been shown to be more resistant to allergies and less likely to develop asthma. Improved immune system response has also been linked to early exposure to the allergens and, well, dirt, which usually come part and parcel with the family pet.
5. Pets are good for your mood
Pet therapy has taken off in nursing homes and hospices around the world. Caring for a pet has been shown to lower stress, reduce depression and anxiety, and increase energy. And not just in the elderly and the infirm. People who have pets in their lives have shown increased levels of the brain chemicals dopamine and serotonin. The benefits have been so remarkable that some cities have banned “no pets allowed” landlords from denying pets to residents above a certain age or who are living with disease or disability.
So the next time you’re walking along with a full baggie in your coat pocket and telling yourself you can’t believe the things you do for your dog, take a step back and think about all the amazing things your dog is doing for you.
And we’re not just talking about the unconditional love they give (although that’s certainly good for your self-esteem). Several studies have shown that pet owners have healthier statistics for several cardiovascular criteria, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels than non-owners. Additionally, studies have shown that heart attack sufferers who have pets have longer survival rates than those who don’t.
2. Pets are good motivators for exercise
Not feeling motivated to hit the gym after a long day of work and traffic? That lack of motivation’s probably not going to fly with your dog. He’ll get you off the couch and into your sneakers for an evening walk or jog. Plus a dog means never having to worry about having a sports companion for the weekend. They’re always up for a walk, a run, a bike ride, or a Frisbee toss. It may also be one of the reasons pet owners are so heart-healthy.
3. Pets are good for your social life
Anyone who’s seen the scene at the local dog park knows this is a perfect place for dogs and their humans to sniff each other out for future potential companionship. Also, walking your dog gets you out into the community, where you can meet your neighbors, check out the newest merchants and get yourself out of the car and into the mix.
4. Pets are good for your immune system
Sure, having a pet means you’re going to stock up on lint rollers and vacuum cleaner bags, but children who are exposed to pets from an early age have been shown to be more resistant to allergies and less likely to develop asthma. Improved immune system response has also been linked to early exposure to the allergens and, well, dirt, which usually come part and parcel with the family pet.
5. Pets are good for your mood
Pet therapy has taken off in nursing homes and hospices around the world. Caring for a pet has been shown to lower stress, reduce depression and anxiety, and increase energy. And not just in the elderly and the infirm. People who have pets in their lives have shown increased levels of the brain chemicals dopamine and serotonin. The benefits have been so remarkable that some cities have banned “no pets allowed” landlords from denying pets to residents above a certain age or who are living with disease or disability.
So the next time you’re walking along with a full baggie in your coat pocket and telling yourself you can’t believe the things you do for your dog, take a step back and think about all the amazing things your dog is doing for you.
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