Article and photographs by PCG's first guest writer, Cat Tastrophe! I was moving into an apartment and noticed a stray pregnant cat on the premises. So, all moved in, I start to feed and water this cat. (And the several others that showed up every night hungry). I had two cats of my own at … Continue reading The Valuable Gift
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The Real Miracles of St. Patrick and his Dogs
“…Science would appear suitably advanced as to be indistinguishable from magic.” –Arthur C. Clarke The miracles of St. Patrick were, in fact, instances of his exceptional understanding of, and relationship with, dogs. Contemporary revelations regarding the potential for rapport between dogs and humans demonstrates that the actual happenings attributed to the magic of faith were … Continue reading The Real Miracles of St. Patrick and his Dogs
Standardized Answers to Common Forum Questions
I love pet forums. I learn a great deal from them, and enjoy the exchange of ideas. I participate in several, and lurk in several more. I have forced myself to take a few days off from them lately, however, because it was starting to feel like all the posts were fitting in the same … Continue reading Standardized Answers to Common Forum Questions
Wordless Wednesday
Poll: Do dogs feel love?
Polling is now closed. Results: Descarte was right; animals are not sentient beings: 1 Gertrude was right; animals recognize others, so are sentient: 9 It is more complicated than that/undecided: 2 What I found interesting about this post was that it had ~80 views, but only 12 people voted. When Rene Descarte posited "I think, … Continue reading Poll: Do dogs feel love?
You Knowses No Zoonoses, While You Knowses Lysozome: Why I Kiss Dogs
Zoonoses are diseases which are transferrable between humans and other kinds of animals. Though there are many zoonoses, some of which are fairly common amongst humans, the actual occurrence of inter-species transference to people from pets is quite rare. When one narrows the question a little further, and asks the likelihood of catching a deadly … Continue reading You Knowses No Zoonoses, While You Knowses Lysozome: Why I Kiss Dogs
Human Demonization and Canine Absolution
It is natural to discount philosophies which include objectionable or even abhorrent methodology, but it can be a mistake when we are too thorough in our rejection – there is often something that can be learned if we allow ourselves to learn it. I only use reward-based teaching and communication, and eschew physical … Continue reading Human Demonization and Canine Absolution
Fountain, Shield, Babelfish
At their simplest, training and guidance are just matters of being a provider of good things and a shield from bad things. This provides the motivation for our dogs to do what we ask. Then we determine how to ask in a way they understand. Consider the dog owner as the fountain of all things good: … Continue reading Fountain, Shield, Babelfish
Positive Canine Guidance
Real blogging begins soon: Dog philosophy, successes, learning, and integrative guidance as applied to improving the human/canine interactive experience.
The Dog Guy 