Monday, February 06, 2006

Award for Dog Who Gave Owner "Life after Deafness"

"I missed everyday sounds and I hated losing the independence of getting myself up in the morning. Then I heard about Hearing Dogs and that's when my life changed."

Tess acts as the ears of her owner by alerting the 47-year-old to everyday household sounds such as the doorbell, telephone, alarm clock, cooker timer and, most importantly, smoke alarms. more >>

Friday, February 03, 2006

Hero dog, owner on national TV

While walking his dogs one evening earlier this month, Bill Burns, a type one diabetic, collapsed in a field.

His yellow lab Dusty laid on his chest to keep him warm. Black lab Butch held a lit flashlight in his mouth. Around the time of Burns' collapse, Deputy Hoffman pulled a woman over for speeding. He noticed the light shining in the field. His quick observation and the work of the dogs saved Burns's life. more >>

Deaf dog learns new tricks to find a home

"Blue's deafness meant staff could not train him with voice commands in the usual way, so they have taught him his own special form of sign language. He knows seven signed signals and commands, his favourite of which is the thumbs-up sign, meaning 'good boy'."

The Daily Telegraph more >>

Would You Date Your Dog?

Among the top canine qualities women look for in men are:

Perennial good mood (25 percent)
Always willing to spend time with you (21 percent)
Always up for cuddling on the couch (20 percent)
Motivates you to exercise (12 percent)
Eagerness to eat your cooking (11 percent)

Additional canine qualities men look for in women:

Just as happy to hang at home as go out on the town (16 percent)
Always greeting me enthusiastically when I get home (15 percent)
Doesn't get mad when I want to watch sports (15 percent)
Being up for anything I want to do (11 percent)

ABC News Feb. 2, 2006 more >>

Amazing Video of a 2 legged walking dog

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Amazing Video of a Bike-riding dalmatian

I read this in the newspaper 8 years ago. Now I finally found the video!

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