My last post was about dog on dog aggression, and how dog types (and thus instinct patterns) play in that. Part of that conversation was about dog body language, and one reply provided a link to a lecture on current scientific findings in that field. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqGM...list=WL&t=650s

That lecture contains quite a bit of good information. A little to my surprise, but a pleasant surprise, was a recognition that dogs smile. Haleluja! Science...

Tue Dec-25-2018
The topic of pit bulls and dog-fighting is an emotional one. People often jump to one end of the spectrum or another, and start pointing fingers, regardless of what the facts are. Some people don’t understand, or won’t recognize, the need for moderation and reason when posting online. That’s why we have moderators. And that is what happened to a recent thread about a dog getting into a fight at a dog park.

I wanted a bit more rational conversation on the...

GPS unit review update: Tractive

An interesting thing happened on the way to the forum . . .

It's amazing to me, how I can spend hours and hours researching something on the internet, until I think I have covered the topic pretty well. Only to find that I haven't. Late 2017, when I wrote the Loc8tor - Whistle - Findster review, I didn't know of any viable alternatives. I found frequent references to Tagg, but they were the product that was bought out by and became the...

Loc8tor vs Whistle vs Findster Duo: FINDING your lost pet

{Since I hate undated reviews! Fri Nov-03-2017}

I've had conversations with my neighbors on the topic of GPS petfinder devices. I have now owned and used 3 brands, and this is a short review and comparison of the three. The brands I've owned? Loc8tor (two types), Whistle, and Findster Duo.

I have to add this comment: it seems to me most of the net content I find that review these products is concerned...