Interesting Links

Check out some of these interesting articles.

An intriguing look into the possibility of seeing your dogs' mood changes - https://www.cnet.com/news/this-smart-collar-claims-to-be-able-to-detect-mood-changes-in-your-dog-ces-2017/

This smatie keeps their owners safe - http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dog-alerts-owners-to-house-fire-in-east-vancouver-2-men-escape-unharmed-1.3947132

A mailman and dog form a special bond - http://www.akc.org/news/mailman-builds-ramp-for-senior-dog-in-his-neighborhood/

An interesting study on dogs' intellect - https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/07/well/family/dogs-intelligence.html?_r=0

This dog kept its owner alive when an accident occurred - http://www.14news.com/story/34242009/dog-helps-keep-owner-alive-after-accident

I hope you enjoyed the articles and have a wonderful week! 🙂
- Sophia

Articles, Vids, & Pics

I found some cool articles, videos, and pictures worth taking a gander at. Check them out below!

➤ This polar bear and dog seem to have become an unlikely pair of friends - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUle-4E1qoQ

➤ Check out this boxer's mastered mannequin challenge - https://twitter.com/Ryan_Thomas02/status/798726209144242176

➤ Possible DNA evidence on how the human-dog relationship formed - http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-37913860

➤ This dolphin and dog's bond (it is a long video) - http://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/pets-and-environment/211116/video-witness-the-heartwarming-friendship-between-a-dog-and-a-dolphin.html

➤ Is this a dog or a cat? (Hint: it's a cat) - https://www.cnet.com/news/pet-cat-dog-atchoum-instagram-hypertricosis/

Hope you enjoyed the sweet articles,
- Sophia

News Worthy Pups!

Today, I wanted to share a few articles involving cool pups, and one to help you name those Christmas puppies.

 

First, A new program in Georgia uses dogs as therapy at Gwinnett jail

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/new-program-brings-dogs-therapy-gwinnett-jail/ncWFn/

 

 

 

 

This article from The Blade is along the same lines. But instead of inmates in jail, this program is geared for at risk youth in the Toledo area.

 

https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2013/12/26/Teens-rescue-dogs-learn-from-each-other.html

 

 

 

If you are having trouble deciding what to name a new addition to the family, here's a list to help you pick from either the most popular, the least popular or somewhere in between! :)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/20/dogs-names-bella/4147713/

 

 

Ever seen monkeys riding dogs, while chasing sheep around an NFL stadium? Not many of us can say yes to that question, but never fear loyal Fido followers! feast your eyes on the splendor of this .Gif!

 

 

thanks for tuning in, hope everyone had a great Christmas full of everything you wanted.

Check in soon for more updates

 

 

-Ryan W. 

 



Heroic and News Worthy Pups!

 

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/08/08/2721532/bloodhound-rocky-has-heros-nose.html

 

First on our list of awesome dogs today, we have Rocky the "Dopey and loveable" Bloodhound. Rocky has been working with Normandy Park Police for 7 years, (people years that is) And recently helped his handlers find a 7 year old girl who had been missing for several hours. What a great job for a pooch!

 

 

 

http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/weather/dog-unlikely-hero-after-storm

 

Another story of a chilling rescue after a severe storm and tornado hit in New London. Paula, relaxing in her vacation trailer, was scooped and flipped upside down by the tornado. When her pooch George, a sheltie and corgi mix came to her rescue. George not only found the hole to come and comfort his Mama, but then led her out of the wreckage to safety.

 

 

 

http://www.examiner.com/article/labrador-retriever-saves-dog-from-potential-drowning

 

 

Our last heroic Pup for today is one who rescued a fellow Senior Border Collie named Bagels, from a hazardous situation where Bagels couldn't turn around to swim back to shore after having grabbed a stick that was far too long for proper water travel. :) Such an amazing story of the compassion that dogs can show, not only to their companions on the human side, but to their animal brethren as well.

 

 

 

 

http://www.inquisitr.com/891646/volunteers-in-madrid-returning-uncollected-dog-poo-to-owners/

In other news, a new volunteer service in Madrid is cleaning up their area by mailing back uncollected dog waste, that uncouth owners have left behind. A "poo patrol" if you will.  A very positive reminder that even though your dog has left it, doesn't make it okay for us to leave it too.

 

 

 

 

http://pets.webmd.com/news/20130807/yawn-and-your-dog-yawns-with-you

 

In an interesting study performed by the Department of cognitive and behavioral science at the University of Tokyo. Says, that confirms Yawning is contagious. Not only contagious between us humans, but to our furry friends as well. Also, the study confirms that your pup is more likely to "catch" your yawn, as opposed to your neighbor's or any stranger.

 

Thanks again for reading and be sure to check back on Monday to stay updated with the happenings here at The Fort.

 

See ya next week!!

 

-Ryan