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The Elephant’s Relationship to Mankind

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:31:13 +0000

Why would you want to exhibit elephant pictures or elephant figurines inside of your home? Believe it or not, lots of people think that the mere picture of an elephant conjours about particular feelings and traits to its surroundings. If you’ve ever wondered why the elephant is so inspirational to so many men and women, you’ll read below the attributes that elephants project onto their environments.

Strength and Power: The most unmistakable dimension of the elephant is its size and brawn. Being the most monolithic land beasts on the planet, elephants are strong and fierce. Look at the elephant as the “Hummer” of the animal universe.

Perseverance: How many folks want to be associated with a quitter? nobody. The elephant is known to be the most strong-willed beast in the world. Elephants are observed in tremendous packs going across the baking continent to discover revitalizing streams and rivers. A copper fountain creates a fantastic drinking hole for an elephant statue to ameliorate the atmosphere of the location.

Patience / Wisdom: Elephants live to be very old, therefore are known to be quite sapient and extremely tolerant. Even though some animals are loners, elephants harness the wisdom to employ stratified societies and relationships.

Dignity: Unlike the ostrich or the gopher, the elephant cannot entomb itself in the earth at the times it prefers not to be watched. Unlike so many Hollywood actresses these days, the mom elephant cherishes its massive size and personifies it proudly. The elephant doesn’t creep around in shame regarding its inability to be hidden. Perhaps you’ll look upon the spectacular elephant the next instance you look in the mirror and have destructive self-image thoughts.

Can you bring to mind a similar creature, anywhere, that more perfectly sums up the four attributes of Self-respect, Sapience, Perseverance, and Power? What would happen if you were to ask yourself how YOU could utilize these facts to surround yourself with such fortunate traits immediately.

Read this Article if You are Against Abuse to Animals

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:16:49 +0000

There are significant issues in our country to animal abuses. So many people needlessly abuse animals. Often they take on pets they do not care for or feed. Sometimes they punish their pets by almost killing them without understanding that animals have innate instincts that are difficult to overcome. Many times the problem starts with the owners themselves when they fail to train their animals not to pee on the carpet, claw the couch, or lay on the bed. Then they punish the animal for the hair on sheets, ruined upholstery, or the costs associated with calling Service Master, Chem Dry, or Stanley Steamer. Often the pet has very little clue as to what is going on and the sub-human keeps beating on them to near death.

Animal abuse is wrong, but there are some people who are doing some positive things to prevent it and no I am not talking about the fringe groups who have joined up with the eco-terrorists. I am talking about the new Animal Channel, which shows animal inspectors going out and fining, arresting, or ticketing abusers of animals. The show is similar to “Cops” and it is worthy of your time to watch. It will help you stay observant when you see animals which are malnourished, not taken care of, or severely abused. There are signs to look for and as you watch this channel you will see the clues. Think on this.

“Lance Winslow” – Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs/

Looking After Your Dog, Part Seven – Dog Agility Training

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:21:11 +0000

Dog agility is a sport in which a dog runs on a course, laid with intermittent obstacles, under the supervision of its owner or trainer. The sport made its debut as an entertainment event for spectators at the Crufts Dog Show in 1979, and has not looked back since then. Dog agility sport now enjoys immense popularity in England, Western Europe and North America. Dog agility is very much modelled on the show jumping sport of horses (equestrian), with a few additions of its own.

There are a lot many different variations of the sport. International rules and specifications have been laid out for the sport, and they require a supreme level of agility from the competing dogs. Trials, which are conducted by dog training clubs, are sanctioned by several national and international organizations. The required level of competence relates directly to the height of jumps and the size of obstacles in a dog agility course. Apart from the dog agility events held at the national/international level, the sport is also carried out at a lower scale in small districts and towns. Here, the rules might not be as stringent as they are at the large scale games.

In a dog agility competition, the obstacles are arranged in various course configurations as deemed suitable by the competition judge. The dog handler/trainer is supposed to direct their dog around the course in a progression predetermined by the judge. As per the rules of agility, the trainer may impart any commands but may not touch the dog or the equipment. Dogs are “faulted” for taking down a jump bar, taking obstacles out of sequence, running past or stopping before the next obstacle to be performed etc. Moreover, the course needs to be completed in a set time period, or the trainer may face a penalty from the judge.

In dog agility sport, dogs compete against other dogs of similar height. However, the configuration of the course may vary from one organization to another. Regardless of the course layout, the dog with the least number of faults and the fastest completion time wins the competition.

Dog agility training may start at an early stage of a dog’s life. This would help inculcate a sense of timing and discipline from the very start. Pamper your dog with praises, toys and treats so as to motivate it through the advanced levels of training. With proper training, your dog could very well win one of those popular dog agility competitions.

Niall Kennedy is a lifelong dog lover and has worked in several pet sanctuaries. Best Pet Health Information is a resource that brings you information about dog health. www.Best-Pet-Health.info.
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