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This article was previously published June 25, 2014, and was updated on June 21, 2022. Pups love going to dog parks! Dogs have a basic need for the company of other dogs in order to be whole, balanced and happy. Dog parks can be great places to socialize your dog or growing puppy. Letting doggies off leash to romp and stomp and play games together is an excellent way for well behaved canines to let off steam. After all, no matter how loving or how well we humans connect and communicate with dogs, we will never know what it’s truly like to be a dog. We simply can’t romp on all fours with the best of them! And no matter how well we can “speak dog talk”, it’s just not the same. We are simply different species, there’s no getting around that. What makes perfectly good sense to another dog may […]
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This article was previously published August 5, 2014, and was updated on June 21, 2022 Pest control can be a challenge. Keeping your home and yard pest free can be an uphill battle. It can be difficult to determine what pesticides are safe for you, your pet and the environment. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a recent study found one or more pesticides in 90 percent of sampled water, 80 percent of sampled fish and 33 percent of large aquifers. Harmful chemicals in pesticides can pose a danger to humans and animals. But, as USFWS also points out, they can also be beneficial in controlling disease-carrying pests and organisms as well as harmful weeds and insects. Luckily, there are natural and safe pest-control solutions that won’t harm your pets or have other significant environmental impacts. Follow these tips to keep your home pest free while protecting your […]
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This article on critically endangered species was previously published Jun3 11, 2014, and was updated on June 20, 2022 Learning about critically endangered species There are dozens of wildlife conservation groups asking for money, but many don’t know what’s at stake and why they should care. We hear about animals becoming extinct all the time. It’s a part of nature, some think. But, animal extinctions have a significant effect on our ecological systems. A balanced eco-system affects our food, water and climate. Aside from the global benefits, wildlife also adds to the wonder and beauty of our world. If you’ve been to a zoo or taken an Australian wildlife tour or seen an African safari special on TV, you have probably been enamored with an awe-inspiring creature. These endangered animals add to the beauty of our world. Learn about these animals and you’ll be glad that organizations advocate for their […]
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It goes without saying that humans love having pets. With an estimated 86.4 million cats and 78.2 million dogs in households across the United States, and 9.8 million cats and 6.7 million dogs owned in the United Kingdom, it’s safe to say animals play an important role in the lives of many. The way we respect animals shapes the way we treat not only ourselves but others. It’s not uncommon for young children to pull a cat’s tail or tug at a dog’s fur out of mischief but it’s up to us, as adults, to teach our kids to respect animals. Animals have feelings and deserve respect, because they make us better people. So how can you teach your children to respect animals? 1. Set A Good Example Children are like sponges – they absorb everything they see and hear around them. They’re influenced by everything, even things you think they’re […]
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What Can Dogs Teach Us About Leadership? Listen and find out in this entertaining interview with Dr Dõv Baron, The Accidental Guru radio show. Leadership problems cost us big in more ways than most of us realize. Whether we are struggling with authority figures in our lives, or struggling to be the authority for others, learning how to be a good leader is critical to our success. If your company’s top management aren’t good leaders, then the employees will be more inclined to steal, commit fraud, act badly, not show up for work, or will leave for a better job somewhere else. If the relationship you’re in is suffering in some way, then chances are, there’s a leadership problem. Whether it’s a personal relationship with family, friends, spouse or significant other, or it’s a business relationship with clients, customers, the boss or fellow employees, in every relationship, you are either […]
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