Saturday, September 23, 2017

sleeping dog positions

[9/3/17] Because our pets can’t directly tell us things about them, sometimes we as pet owners have to take it upon ourselves to do some digging, while paying attention to key clues. And those clues can sometimes come from some pretty unlikely places.

Take, for instance, the position that your dog sleeps in. Believe it or not it can be pretty revealing about your dogs overall health, along with its personality.

For instance, does your pup sleep in a curled up position? Your dog is doing that to conserve its body heat, while protecting its limbs, face, and throat. Interestingly, dogs who sleep in this position are gentle, and have a naturally sweet disposition.

Keep reading to discover the meaning behind several of the most common sleeping positions for pups.

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From Pet MD, 5 Dog Sleeping Positions and what they mean

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Pamela Burns

Pamela Burns, president and CEO of the Hawaiian Humane Society, died at her home Monday night. She was 65-years-old.

Burns had been on a leave of absence for health reasons at the time of her death, according to an announcement today from the Humane Society.

“We are all shocked and deeply saddened by this loss,” said Bob Armstrong, the Humane Society’s board chairman. “Pam’s passion to improve the lives of both the animals and people of Hawaii was unmatched. She was a leader in the national and international animal welfare movement, the guiding force for the Hawaiian Humane Society for the past 27 years and a treasure in our community… The board, leadership team and staff are committed to carrying on Pam’s legacy by fulfilling the mission and continuing the essential work of the society.”

Burns served as president and CEO of the Hawaiian Humane Society since 1990. During her time at the society, the organization reduced euthanasia, increased adoptions and strengthened prevention and education programs.

She also served as the chairwoman of the National Council on Pet Population. She was a member of Petco’s Independent Animal Care Advisory Council and the Hawaii Association of Animal Welfare Agencies. She also had previously held the position of president of the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators.

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Pamela Burns, head of the Hawaiian Humane Society, was remembered by former colleagues Tuesday for her contagious compassion for animals and love for the people of Hawaii.

Burns, president and CEO of the Hawaiian Humane Society, died at her home Monday night. She was 65.

“Her passion for the organization, for animals and for the entire community was always evident,” Hawaiian Humane Society Board member Pamela Jones said. “She had the ability through her vision and her dedication and excitement … to attract management team members and staff and board members who became just as enthusiastic about the organization.”

The Hawaiian Humane Society said in an announcement Tuesday that Burns died peacefully at her home after taking a leave of absence approximately a week ago for health reasons.

During her time leading the organization, Burns championed the animal welfare movement both nationally and internationally.

“(She) was the guiding force for the Hawaiian Humane Society for the past 27 years and a treasure in our community,” said Bob Armstrong, board chairman of the Hawaiian Humane Society, in a prepared statement. “The board, leadership team and staff are committed to carrying on Pam’s legacy by fulfilling the mission and continuing the essential work of the society.”

Jacque Vaughn, who had worked with Burns for 12 years at the Hawaiian Humane Society, remembers her as a kind leader who invested in the members of the Humane Society.

“She was the kind of person that really helps people grow in the organization,” Vaughn said. “She is a unique character. There was nobody in world like Pamela Burns.”

Burns, born Dec. 16, 1952, was a member of a prominent family of sugar industry leaders. She was the daughter of Ann Walker Burns, whose ancestors were active in Hawaii’s monarchy, and C.E.S. “Frank” Burns Jr., who was former manager of Puna Sugar Co. and Oahu Sugar Co. and later senior vice president for Amfac Inc.

The Hawaiian Humane Society said plans to celebrate Burns’ life and legacy will be announced at a later time.

“Pam was tall in stature and formidable to some as one of the nation’s leading and most respected titans of animals welfare; yet at times there was a sentimentality to her spirit that was soft and heartbreaking,” Vaughn said in a tribute. “She kept a keepsake from her mother in her car. She never missed your birthday. She had the kind of heart in which she’d show up at your grandmother’s funeral. And she always adopted animals that were not really adoptable. That said volumes to me about what she believed in. She was a believer in second chances and that love is deserving to all.”

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[12/17/23] David Shapiro: Pam Burns’ animal impact well told in elegant book

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Cesar's articles

Selected articles from Cesar's Way.

3/3/18 - treat yourself like a dog

9/10/17 - Let It Be
8/23/17 - Cesar on "punishment"
8/5/17 - failure or success?
6/4/17 - our magic mirror
6/2/17 - The story of Cesar Millan
5/10/17 - My mother's gift
3/13/17 - Why grieving for a dog is so hard
3/4/17 - R-e-s-p-e-c-t

9/19/16 - Exercise, Discipline, Affection: balancing the equation
9/17/16 - should you hug your dog?
8/28/16 - Hammer Time
7/9/16 - Fearful and fearless dogs

5/7/16 - 43 minutes

4/20/16 - before you adopt a dog..

3/13/16 - Qualities of a pack leader

2/24/16 - potty training
2/24/16 - dog memory
2/24/16 - misconceptions about shelter dogs

2/21/16 - You can't trick your dog, but...
What to do about a fearful dog?

2/7/16 - Illusion and Truth

2/3/16 - why does my dog wag its tail?

1/31/16 - Cesar on punishment

1/23/16 - Brutus or Bridget?

1/6/16 - Healthy dog treats

12/20/15 - Cesar's Christmas wish

11/29/15 - what makes humans different

11/14/15 - Does your dog respect you?

11/4/15 - Five Natural Dog Laws

10/28/15 - building boundaries

10/14/15 - why dogs shake

10/11/15 - Is your dog overweight?

9/30/15 - figuring out a dog's energy level

9/19/15 - you're an animal

9/13/15 - National Pet Memorial Day

8/16/15 - if you can't adopt, (maybe you can foster)

8/2/15 - The big picture (the six blind men)

7/22/15 - The alpha wolf (by Jon Bastian)

7/19/15 - What to do about a fearful dog

6/28/15 - Assertion

6/3/15 - 5 essential commands (by Juliana Weiss-Roessler)

5/20/15 - the human-dog bond (by Jon Bastian)

5/13/15 - walking a pack (by Jon Bastian)

5/6/15 - 10 facts about dogs

4/22/15 - creating a puppy schedule / delivering puppies

4/18/15 - the most dangerous dog

4/11/15 - Cesar's method of positive reinforcement

4/3/15 - Junior's story

3/29/15 - Honor Instinct

3/25/15 - Dog nutritional needs (by Josh Weiss-Roessler)

3/15/15 - Well trained does not necessarily mean well behaved

3/7/15 - the family pack

3/1/15 - Leadership and uncertainty

2/22/15 - follow-through

2/1/15 - The 5 Cs of responsibility: commitment, cost, care, control, consideration

1/28/15 - Caring for a senior dog (by Juliana Weiss-Roessler)

1/25/15 - Keeping control: be aware of your energy

1/18/15 - You don't have to see the whole staircase

12/21/14 - Holiday packing

11/29/14 - Dogs are our mirrors

11/18/14 - Housebreaking adult dogs (by Juliana Weiss-Roessler)

11/16/14 - Why socialization is important

11/9/14 - Body Language

11/2/14 - Cesar explains energy (some of the comments are also interesting)

10/28/14 - How to meet a dog

10/19/14 - Cesar says positive reinforcement doesn't work (for some dogs -- at first).  (And here we go with the comments!)

10/15/14 - How to help dogs get along

9/14/14 - Memorial

9/6/14 - Lessons from my grandfather

8/6/14 - the rundown on aggression

8/3/14 - what is your ritual for feeding your dog?

7/6/14 - Cesar's top tips for a balanced dog

7/6/14 - Slow down

5/28/14 - Dogs may be beneficial for your health

5/28/14 - dogs play follow the leader

5/23/14 - why do dogs eat grass?

5/20/14 - why dogs bite and how to avoid them

5/11/14 - the greeting ritual

5/7/14 - 4 signs that a senior needs a dog

5/7/14 - dogs mourning dogs

4/5/14 - Misinterpreting stories

3/29/14 - Cesar Millan on Cesar Chavez

3/17/14 - Kimmie's week with the Dog Whisperer

2/19/14 - keeping your senior dog's mind healthy

2/9/14 - Balancing the equation

2/5/14 - introducing the toothbrush

4/27/14 - Five Welfare Freedoms

1/19/14 - the content of our character

1/11/14 - a big secret about aggression

1/6/14 - Territorial Marking in the house (by Ashley Bennett)

1/4/14 - Three questions for Cesar (fearful dog) / Q&A again / (Peru-sing your problems) / Back to the mailbag

7/22/13 - The Leave It command (by Martin Deeley)

7/14/13 - How to Speak Dog (by Cesar Millan)

Understanding Dog Aggression (by Cesar Millan)

The story of Kevin Li

Doorbell barkers (flipping dog inappropriate) (by Cesar Millan)

The Lessons of Ken Jennings (by Cesar Millan)

The Art of Learning to Be (by Cheri Lucas)

Animal, Species, Breed, Name (by Cesar Millan)

How to be calm and assertive (by Cesar Millan)

Saturday, September 2, 2017

how kids should (and should not) interact with dogs

should (twitter)

and

should not (twitter)

from Dr. Sophia Yin.com

Dr. Jo Righetti

Top 10 pet problems

1.  Barking Buddy
2.  Piddling Precious
3.  Hyperactive Henry
4.  Terminator Terror
5.  Antisocial Angus
6.  Clawing Cuddles
7.  Angry Apollo
8.  Frightened Freddy
9.  Anxious Amber
10.  Humble Human