How To Make Your Dog Obey You ?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbHyfr0IQtx0_4r1DEkWfIsdDnWjKs70uulE5zZSiFYPbjZVvSQXTnePP8F1ll9RH46r0mykLnLbvcgFMy3Dywl2AM3HeK-TPCjVxTTnE_dshV52aQYdjigGi8x8yPDNIl9sRf-HIfv8/s1600/4373101408_48bc584f7a_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbHyfr0IQtx0_4r1DEkWfIsdDnWjKs70uulE5zZSiFYPbjZVvSQXTnePP8F1ll9RH46r0mykLnLbvcgFMy3Dywl2AM3HeK-TPCjVxTTnE_dshV52aQYdjigGi8x8yPDNIl9sRf-HIfv8/s320/4373101408_48bc584f7a_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Most people contend that dogs are created to obey their masters. That is why they are considered the man’s best friend. However, obedience is not an innate quality in dogs. That is why it is important to teach them how to obey commands in order for them to know in what manner they should behave.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> In reality, obedience training is created to impose control over dogs. These canine friends should know who the master is and who the follower is.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> With all the teachings of science and man’s remarkable brain, the guidelines about obedience training in dogs were created. All of these are inclined to teach the dogs how to obey simple to complex commands and how to behave properly.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> However, the concept of training dogs how to obey may vary on styles, equipment being used, or on the principles being implemented. Nevertheless, all of these things are focused on making dogs obey their masters.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> The question is: How do trainers or these concepts make the dogs obey their masters? What is the reason that lies beneath the idea considering the fact that dogs are not humans who can logically understand why they have to obey?</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> What people don’t know is that there are only two keys in order to make their dogs obey them: consistency and compassion.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Consistency is extremely important in every training program. This is because as mentioned earlier, dogs are not logical thinkers. This means that they don’t know and they don’t understand why they have to obey or what does their master want from them. That is why it is important to let them know the things they should do and the things they shouldn’t do.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> In this way, people should be consistent on distinguishing the things that should be done and those that are not appreciated.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> On the other hand, compassion is needed in teaching dogs to obey because they are not like humans who will immediately understand what is wrong or right. This means that people should be a little more patient when teaching dogs to obey in order for them to gain the dog’s trust.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> There are instances wherein trainers get impatient after repeating one command several times. In the end, they tend to hurt the dog. In turn, the dog gets hurt and may no longer trust his trainer.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> The bottom line is that, dogs are not humans and they don’t behave like humans. That is why training them to obey needs more time, more patience, and more understanding from people who know better.</div> </div>

How To Make Your Dog Obey You ?

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New Dog Training, The Basics And Beyond

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH0v4TQC4zkXaL_WQe6-kALWRTFmuqn-Ce83GBZni6J3XSginTILhzVPwZikK2k5ckcdpVU2jgunkhbufeeNM8GWXHKKLkw1V8LdBNZytqpHou8CQV5JARh8eI3u9zl7R3daDjVbFPVc/s1600/3906314682_ef53a55b63_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH0v4TQC4zkXaL_WQe6-kALWRTFmuqn-Ce83GBZni6J3XSginTILhzVPwZikK2k5ckcdpVU2jgunkhbufeeNM8GWXHKKLkw1V8LdBNZytqpHou8CQV5JARh8eI3u9zl7R3daDjVbFPVc/s320/3906314682_ef53a55b63_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> A dog is very similar to a television remote that needs to be programmed to work with a TV. The capabilities to work are already there in the remote but a person needs to manipulate it to get it to work with the TV. Dogs already have in them the abilities to be trained but a person needs to follow this article to bring them out.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> When training your dog, do it in short sessions, no more than fifteen to twenty minutes each session. This keeps your dog from becoming bored and uninterested in the training. More importantly, it ensures that your focus is entirely on training, which is vital to ensuring your dog’s success.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> When training your pooch, patience is a virtue. All dogs learn at their own pace, and getting frustrated with your pet often adds to the dog’s confusion. Avoid punishing your dog for misbehavior and offer rewards for good behavior instead. Dogs love treats, but you can also reinforce the desired behavior with love and affection.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Show your dog that you love them and are proud of them. It’s easy in dog training to focus on the negative and try to show your dog that what they are doing is wrong. Make sure that you also work to accentuate the positive and praise them when they are doing well.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> When you take your dog out to public places, make sure that you remain in control of him at all times. It is good etiquette to assure that he does not run up to other dogs or people without their permission. Not all people are comfortable around dogs and not all dogs get along.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> When training your dog make sure you never stop training. This may sound silly but it is actually very sensible. Your dog may learn tricks quickly and not forget them, but dogs never stop learning so you need to take advantage of this by teaching often. Also, it never hurts to reinforce what has already been learned.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> If you are looking to train your dog, make use of a variety of resources such as magazines, general dog training books and books specific to the breed of dog you are looking to train. Speak to people who have your breed of dog, to get ideas from them. Customize your training program for the dog based on what you learn.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Rewarding your dog generously and properly is essential in training your dog. Giving your dog treats at the right time and in the right amount is important. This is because a dog does not always understand what it is being rewarded for if they do not receive their treat at the right time.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> When you are training your dog, do not blame it for bad behavior if it is sick. You should never force a dog to do obedience training when it is not feeling well. Take your dog to the vet to see what is making it sick, and put off the training until it is doing better.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Once a person has figured out how to bring out the dogs abilities to learn and be trained it is simply a matter of practicing those techniques. The dog will enjoy pleasing the owner as much as the owner enjoys seeing the dog responding to the training they are administering.</div> </div>

New Dog Training, The Basics And Beyond

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Simple Training Techniques For Use With Your Dog

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZL3_Mhyw5t2RD6JIF17vjuRBh391KqCVrF4HWv4n1RWIMukiNiigedrUHzKEVEdqXvMu6dDJD7j_mC4dJDcCzI9J8EJQ69umgPKULyDX65idDXviQPVXlMTSd4zoeUroE1IfVeWjhVY8/s1600/3072247078_d3716870db_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZL3_Mhyw5t2RD6JIF17vjuRBh391KqCVrF4HWv4n1RWIMukiNiigedrUHzKEVEdqXvMu6dDJD7j_mC4dJDcCzI9J8EJQ69umgPKULyDX65idDXviQPVXlMTSd4zoeUroE1IfVeWjhVY8/s320/3072247078_d3716870db_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> One extremely annoying, but very natural, dog trait is incessant barking. This not only can be a disruption for you, but also will prove to be a nuisance for your neighbors. This article will go in depth regarding why your dog barks, and what are the best ways to prevent unwanted barking.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> To teach recall, you must be the most interesting thing to your dog at the moment you are calling him. Active dogs love movement, so try calling your dog while you run in another direction. Your dog will be likely to engage in a chase, making recall a fun exercise for him and encouraging his response in future situations.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> To stop a dog from digging in your yard you will need to figure out the cause. Some breeds are just natural diggers, but other dogs dig because they’re bored, lonely or want a cool place to lay down when it’s hot. If you leave your dog in the backyard for hours with little attention, interactive exercise or no cool place to stay out of the sun you may be contributing to the problem.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> If you want to help your dog succeed in his training program, take a moment to try and think like he does. Understanding how your pet views the world can help you make better training decisions for him. The better suited your program is to your dog’s personality, the more success you will have while training.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> A vital part of dog training is to give the animal enough exercise. Dogs need to feel they have a calm and confident leader of the pack, in order for them to feel more secure. When you exercise with your dogs, they learn to follow you and they build their confidence in you as a leader. This helps the dogs to be more responsive to commands, when you train them.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Never use physical force when training your dog. If you forced him, it turns a normally happy dog into one who is skittish and fearful. Dogs can learn very well without physical force. You can use positive reinforcement instead, to teach your dog. Reward your dog when he correctly performs a desired behavior.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> If you have an older dog, get a nice bed made of memory foam to ease the stress on old bones. It’s also good to get a bed with a Mylar backing to help older dogs to stay nice and warm. A removable synthetic fleece cover, will also add extra padding and warmth for older dogs.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Next time your dog jumps up on you in excitement, tell them “Off” in a firm (but not angry) voice, gently push them off, and turn your back. The verbal command and action of moving them reinforces what the command means, and turning restricts their access to you. This accomplishes two things: a) your dog can’t jump on you anymore, b) your dog feels he loses your attention, which is the exact opposite of what he wants. This teaches him quickly not to jump on you.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> In conclusion, nobody wants to hear your dog bark. There are many different reasons why your dog barks, and it is important to understand the root cause. As long as you follow the tips and tricks in this article, you should be able to reduce or eliminate unwanted barking from your dog.</div> </div>

Simple Training Techniques For Use With Your Dog

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How To Train Your New Puppy The Right Way

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHYxwhr-_0uKca4dx97Dw7dannIOyZFYCMtY1Nzi15qqyaCtW8z54xIwamo2_K0PNhSFVbbZFQHHL0Nbqx3GkCSkXWOeB7w8SyUhBZZZTt1sXsGwoGFSjLh5_j2-8uIdJ5NIUq0tkYNE/s1600/5640832412_5ef05567b4_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHYxwhr-_0uKca4dx97Dw7dannIOyZFYCMtY1Nzi15qqyaCtW8z54xIwamo2_K0PNhSFVbbZFQHHL0Nbqx3GkCSkXWOeB7w8SyUhBZZZTt1sXsGwoGFSjLh5_j2-8uIdJ5NIUq0tkYNE/s320/5640832412_5ef05567b4_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Without proper training and obedience lessons, man’s best friend can become man’s worst enemy. Aggressive behavior, hyperactivity and chewing, are only a few of the common problems that people experience with puppies and even, middle-aged dogs. This selection of useful dog training technique can help you to work with your dog to build a better relationship.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Give your puppy something to chew on. Having specific items for this purpose will help to train them not to chew on everything. This will reinforce good behavior.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> When you give your dog a command, state it once. If your dog does not respond, do not repeat the command. If you do this he may learn that he can ignore you. If the command is ignored, say the command one more time and gently reinforce it. If after you say the command for a third time and your dog does not obey, it is probably time for a break.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> To augment the training you’ve done with your dog, make sure if you are going to be leaving the house to leave your dog plenty of toys to play with. Many dogs go through separation anxiety when their owners leave. Having plenty of toys will help them fight this by replacing it with a squeaking raccoon toy.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Be sure your dog knows how to behave in public and how to behave around other dogs by taking him or her to obedience classes at six months and to your local dog park on a regular basis. Another very good way to socialize your dog and build a strong bond with him or her is to get involved in agility classes or other advanced forms of dog training.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> When you are introducing two dogs to each other, try to do this on neutral territory. If you introduce the dogs in one of their homes or familiar environment, that dog may become aggressive as it tries to protect its space. Once in a neutral territory, let the dogs figure out their own relationship (unless there are serious aggression issues).</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> While the occasoinal punishment will probably be necessary, dogs generally respond much better to rewards than punishments. This means you should always show praise and treats for good behavior in an effort to recognize and reinforce it. Additionally, you should reserve punishment and shame for only the worst moments.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Dogs need attention. This can be either positive or negative attention. They will learn rather quickly what it is that gets your attention. Sometimes they won’t care if you are giving positive or negative attention. Continue to reward your dog for good behavior with positive attention and do not give attention for any behavior you do not want. This will help to see the behaviors you want out of your dog.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Rather than waiting another minute for your dog to soil the carpet, chew up your furniture and shoes or make a fool of itself at the local dog park, get started with a training program by using any of these simple, effective and proven tips and tricks, for teaching your dog.</div> </div>

How To Train Your New Puppy The Right Way

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Dog Origins: Where Do Dogs Come From ?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSK3bUI5bDyl0qVyw_5UZ2nVqRfg0hakqZfSOPWw11yF_wlojuo9hMRHFFI7EHoLo6hMa5gqTOTfjRHSphyIbDM-sTLVkFvBQilTa2KFq7rqRzFhOnCEJSyXwMN3rpCmw-ibwdy-wDqy0/s1600/5439448613_5a7700b1a8_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSK3bUI5bDyl0qVyw_5UZ2nVqRfg0hakqZfSOPWw11yF_wlojuo9hMRHFFI7EHoLo6hMa5gqTOTfjRHSphyIbDM-sTLVkFvBQilTa2KFq7rqRzFhOnCEJSyXwMN3rpCmw-ibwdy-wDqy0/s320/5439448613_5a7700b1a8_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> It’s widely believed that dogs originated over 17,000 years ago; recent DNA testing and closer fossil examination is suggesting that dogs originated as far as 150,000 years ago. However the dating in relation to the Bible seems a little far fetched. We know they were around in Bible days because it is mention in several passages.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Scientists and researchers have come up with several possible paths that the development of modern dogs has followed.<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />Dogs have lived and worked with humans in many different roles throughout the ages. Even today people are continually finding new ways in which dogs can enhance their lives, or perform useful services to people.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> In order to understand dogs and their complex relationship to humans we need to look back to the origins of the species; and take a closer look at the habits of wolves.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Wolves are very social animals; they live in packs and derive not only assured survival but also enjoy relationships within the pack. We can clearly see evidence of wolves’ social structure systems if we look at our own dogs today.<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />In a healthy relationship the human is the alpha member of the pack. A less socialized dog is widely believed to think that he is the leader of your pack, instead of you – the owner.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Today it is widely believed that domestication is occurring at a much greater speed than was previously thought. It seems dogs are now born with highly prized traits.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Not only their temperaments but also the way they look is greatly changing. Scientists have had a tough time telling some skull and bone fragments apart. It’s mainly differences in the skull and teeth that scientists can sue to determine if the specimens are wolf or dog remains.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> At a farm in Siberia researchers have been experimenting with foxes and how quickly they can be tamed. They believe that this might lead to an understanding of how our own dogs have evolved.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Researchers around the world are also becoming interested in the cognitions of our dogs and how our dogs have become accepted into our human social structures. History cannot trace the exact routes of wolf to dog.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Wolves are now on endangered lists around the world. Many valiant efforts are being made to curb the steady decline in wolf numbers.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Is it all part of evolution?</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Dogs have evolved slowly from wolves and found a home with humans. They’ve become an essential part of human life. If all wolves had formed such relationships with humans they too might be assured of life without extinction.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> It is far easier to envision a world without wolves than it is to imagine a world without Boston Terriers, Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians, Shih Tzu’s or Pugs.</div> </div>

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Recipe: black labrador bread pudding

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-AtvcWtLmIIDM6_ofQ3YEHLhNl4JQo5L90bzAQlcfYN_smb-3mO7KaThw02HJ0rRDUMYUb08JkWCZbi1L33bRC9bkJcXdIFg1PsNiZMUKyjvb-WXGqtNB9CW8un1cH-7_N0klYeDsLg0/s1600/6961142491_f7f66f9c70_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-AtvcWtLmIIDM6_ofQ3YEHLhNl4JQo5L90bzAQlcfYN_smb-3mO7KaThw02HJ0rRDUMYUb08JkWCZbi1L33bRC9bkJcXdIFg1PsNiZMUKyjvb-WXGqtNB9CW8un1cH-7_N0klYeDsLg0/s320/6961142491_f7f66f9c70_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Black Labrador Bread Pudding</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> 9 servings</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> 2 apples – preferably the Granny Smith<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />1 1/2 loaves French bread large loaves – not baguettes<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />3 1/2 cups milk<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />1/2 cup granulated sugar<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />5 eggs<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />1/4 cup brandy<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />3/4 cup raisins<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />3/4 cup apricot preserves<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />Brandy Cream Sauce</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Chop apples into small bite-size pieces. Soak apples in lemon juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate overnight.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove crust from 1 loaf French bread and slice lengthwise down the middle, then cut into 8 pieces.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Pour milk into a small pot and add granulated sugar; bring to a boil.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Beat eggs, brandy and almond flavoring together. Whisk in a little of the hot milk, then add remainder, whisking until mixed.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Layer half the bread pieces in a 9-inch square pan; pour half the liquid mixture over it. Mash mixture with your hands, then pat down into a layer.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Mix prepared apples with nutmeg, remaining cinnamon, remaining brown sugar, some of the remaining milk mixture and raisins; spoon over bread.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Remove crust from remaining bread; cut bread into 1 1/2 inch rounds. Overlap bread on top of apples and pour the remaining milk mixture on top. Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven; glaze with apricot preserves.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Cut bread pudding into servings; place each serving in a bowl. Pour Brandy Cream Sauce over each serving; serve hot. Makes 9 servings.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Brandy Cream Sauce<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />2 cups whipping cream<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />2 ounces brandy<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />1 tablespoon cinnamon</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #333333; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; outline: none; padding: 0.5em 0px;"> Beat cream with brandy and cinnamon until mixture thickens.</div> </div>

Recipe: black labrador bread pudding

Black Labrador Bread Pudding 9 servings 2 apples – preferably the Granny Smith 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup plus 1 tablesp...

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