Scruffy has been the "baby "

Scruffy has been the "baby " in his family for 7 years.  He has slept on the bed, played with an endless stream of toys and gone for long walks.  He had it all ... until the new baby arrived.  Even so, he did well enough until the little human started toddling and ... at least in his mind ... terrorizing him.  Scruffy has never made any effort to bite anyone ... especially a baby, but he does lunge at the child when he feels threatened so his family agreed that h...

Do dogs really smile

Do dogs really smile? That was the question the editors at The Bark magazine set out to answer. They did so by asking readers to send them pictures of their happy puppies. Eight years later, they are showing us the pick of the litter in the picture book Dog Joy: The Happiest Dogs in the Universe. Courtesy of its publishers at Rodale Inc., here’s a special peek inside Dog Joy — and after you take a peek, tell us: Do dogs really smile?







This is Sophie. She loves to laugh, especially after a day of chasing her rubber pig.

Lexi is happiest when enjoying the simplest things in life: a treat, a walk to the park, a back scratch and getting in the car to go to the beach.

Old Dogs Are the Best Dogs Pays Tribute to Loyal Friends

Dixie and Abby, forever friends

And just in time for Halloween here's Hedra in her Halloween costume. As Mark Twain said, "Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been."

Hottest MCs In The Game Fan Poll Closes Tonight

Get your votes in by midnight so your voice is heard in our roundtable debate.
By Shaheem Reid
Attention, ladies and gents: Speak now or forever hold your peace! The Hottest MCs in the Game fan poll closes Monday (September 21) at midnight.



In August, we asked you, the people, for your Hottest MCs picks. We posted more than two dozen names in the poll and got almost 1.5 million votes. Hundreds of thousands left comments, debating the merits of Rick Ross, T.I. Joe Budden and Lil Wayne, as well as trumpeting some of the rappers not on the poll, like Wale, Tony Yayo and Maino.

The conversation is even more expansive and passionate than it has ever been. In addition to fans and artists chiming in on our Hottest list, athletes like Usain Bolt and Kevin Garnett and celebs like the cast of the upcoming film "Fame" have been chiming in. 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks took an initial lead in the poll, then Joe Budden rose up the ranking. Eminem's fans went to the polls in droves, catapulting Slim Shady to the top. Rick Ross has been surging too. It's not too late to help your pick leap to the top.

Once the poll is closed, the votes will be tallied and handed over to the MTV News Hip-Hop Brain Trust, who will convene this week at the roundtable and devise the official list of the top 10 Hottest MCs in the Game. (To see what it takes to make the list, check out our Hottest MCs criteria.)

The fan poll is meant to spark up debate and give the people a voice. For the first time ever, the fan's votes will be factored into the Brain Trust's initial voting. Our moderator, Sway, will represent your case. Prior to sitting down at the roundtable, the Brain Trust comes up with an initial top 10 list. Once at the roundtable, names on the top 10 can move up, move down or move off the list completely in favor of an MC whose name was on the bubble. On Tuesday, we will announce when the names on the Hottest MCs list will be revealed. Once again, thanks for your overwhelming participation thus far, and we look forward to your continued feedback once we start rolling out the top 10 list.

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Kitty Photo Entries

is officially over (winners will be announced on Monday, October 5 – I apologize for the delay but with everything else going on, the judging slipped my mind), but I wanted to post these last few entries for everyone to see. 

Three lucky kitties will soon be gifted with new nip toys, a laser light, and more goodies!

On a separate note, I have to tell everyone this is BY FAR the toughest contest I’ve had to judge yet. The poses that some of these cats have struck are unbelievable and some of the photos were captured at just the perfect moment. To see all the other entries, !

Fuzzbutt (lol)

 

Harry and Sally

 

Mini Ann and Bru Bru

 

Mona

 

Tigger

 

William

October 4

The decision to celebrate World Animal Day (World Animal Day) was adopted at the International Congress of the supporters of the movement in defense of nature, held in Italy in Florence in 1931.

Date October 4 was chosen for the reason that this day is known as the Day of Remembrance of the Catholic Saint Francis of Assisi (Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, 1181/1182 - October 4, 1226), which is considered the patron saint of animals. Church services in many countries spend on World Animal Day, or Oct. 4, or a day close to that date.

Society for the Protection of Animals all over the world have expressed their willingness to organize each year a variety of public events. In Russia, this date is celebrated since 2000 on the initiative of the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Animal Day is set to raise public awareness of the need to protect the environment, increase activity in the protection of animals.

Russia firmly holds the second-largest in the world in the number of pets

In many Western European countries is that domestic animals - is part of the family, and they have the same rights as other members. Russia firmly holds the second-largest in the world in the number of domestic animals. In each third of Russia family live "smaller brothers".

In 2008, events on World Day for Animals took place in 66 countries mira.Reshenie celebrate World Animal Day (World Animal Day) was adopted at the International Congress of the supporters of the movement to protect nature, held in Florence, Italy in 1931.

Date October 4 was chosen for the reason that this day is known as the Day of Remembrance of the Catholic Saint Francis of Assisi (Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, 1181/1182 - October 4, 1226), which is considered the patron saint of animals. Church services in many countries spend on World Animal Day, or Oct. 4, or a day close to that date.

Society for the Protection of Animals all over the world have expressed their willingness to organize each year a variety of public events. In Russia, this date is celebrated since 2000 on the initiative of the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Animal Day is set to raise public awareness of the need to protect the environment, increase activity in the protection of animals.

Russia firmly holds the second-largest in the world in the number of pets

In many Western European countries is that domestic animals - is part of the family, and they have the same rights as other members. Russia firmly holds the second-largest in the world in the number of domestic animals. In each third of Russia family live "smaller brothers".

In 2008, events on World Day for Animals took place in 66 countries mira.Reshenie celebrate World Animal Day (World Animal Day) was adopted at the International Congress of the supporters of the movement to protect nature, held in Florence, Italy in 1931.

Date October 4 was chosen for the reason that this day is known as the Day of Remembrance of the Catholic Saint Francis of Assisi (Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, 1181/1182 - October 4, 1226), which is considered the patron saint of animals. Church services in many countries spend on World Animal Day, or Oct. 4, or a day close to that date.

Society for the Protection of Animals all over the world have expressed their willingness to organize each year a variety of public events. In Russia, this date is celebrated since 2000 on the initiative of the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Animal Day is set to raise public awareness of the need to protect the environment, increase activity in the protection of animals.

Russia firmly holds the second-largest in the world in the number of pets

In many Western European countries is that domestic animals - is part of the family, and they have the same rights as other members. Russia firmly holds the second-largest in the world in the number of domestic animals. In each third of Russia family live "smaller brothers".

In 2008, events on World Day for Animals took place in 66 countries.

“How to Quickly & Easily Become A Professional Dog Trainer!”

Date:  October 3, 2009

Dear aspiring dog trainer,

If you love dogs, and would like to know how to get started in becoming a certified, professional dog trainer...

... then this will be the most important letter you ever read!

Here's why...

A long time ago it was my dream to become an animal trainer, I always loved animals and I knew being around dogs as a career would be amazing!

How could anyone want to work at a desk when you could be outside spending time with beautiful dogs and getting paid for it?

I was always the odd one at school, the kid who loved animals and constantly talked about them.

It was early on when I decided I didn’t want to have an average boring job - I wanted to follow my passion.

And being a dog trainer can be both exciting and rewarding...

	You get to meet great dogs and people - Everyday you’ll meet new and interesting people and their dogs. You’ll get to find out exactly how they think and hear their unique stories.
	You help both dogs and people - Nothing is more rewarding then finishing the day knowing you made a difference. I can’t tell you how many times people have wanted to abandon their dogs in shelters and with just a few sessions, everything changes.
	The 9-5 hours doesn’t exist - If you are a dog trainer you won’t have to work the same hours as everyone else. You can work as and when you want to, athours that suit you and your lifestyle.
	Every day is a little bit different  - You won’t be one of the millions of people that complain everyday of the same boring job, since, as a dog trainer you will face new challenges everyday and you’ll love it.
	Your job is mobile – Being a dog trainer is a profession that will always be needed, it can never go obsolete and is useful wherever you want to live be it the US, Canada or even Australia!
	You can potentially be your own boss – You don’t have to but if you want to, you can start your own lucrative dog training business very easily…

Sounds awesome right?

I can tell you right now it sounded great all those years ago, but there was one MAJOR problem in my plan…

I had NO Clue what to do!

I mean, I had so many questions that I just didn't have the answers to.

I was pretty oblivious to what knowledge or skills were needed to become a trainer and seeing that there wasn't any university that offer a dog training degree… becoming a dog trainer was a very confusing career path.

But I was so passionate about pursuing my dream career, I ploughed ahead anyway volunteering for free at animal shelters, studied at night and put in long hours before I ever got a chance to start training dogs. And like most people I know, I ended up learning the hard way - through experience.

Since then I’ve worked as a professional trainer with my own business for over 8 years.

	I’ve worked with literally hundreds of dogs, trained under famous dog trainers like Jean Donaldson and Ken Ramirez.
	I’m a certified dog trainer with the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers and also a professional marine mammal trainer.
	I belong to the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the International Marine Animal Trainers' Association.
	My constant involvement in the industry has led to numerous personal and professional contacts within the dog training community.
	I teach group dog training classes as well as private instruction. In short I’ve been around the block for a while, and I’ve made every single mistake possible…

But there really is…

One thing I would like to Change…

If I could turn back the clock, the one thing I’d definitely do differently is to learn more before I got started.

Because as I’ve found out, a love for dogs can get you an awfully long way in this business. But you’ll get there much more quickly and easily when you know all the other facets that will help you to become a truly successful dog trainer.

The kind of unique in the trenches knowledge no text book can teach you.

Lately, a lot of aspiring dog trainers have been seeking me out and asking me to mentor them. Despite it being incredibly flattering, I simply don’t have the time.

So instead I decided to put together a guide that will allow you learn from my experience.

Introducing the How-To Guide to
Becoming a Professional Dog Trainer

The Dog Trainer Handbook is a hardcore, no-fluff, down-to-action manual to help you become a certified, professional dog trainer fast.

At the same time, it's also designed to guide you on how to start and run your own successful dog training business.

Suffice to say, dog training is my life. It means the absolute world to me, which is why I’m so dedicated to passing my knowledge onto aspiring dog trainers like you.

As I said earlier on, I wish I had find out more about being a dog trainer before I got into the business. I would have saved myself so much time - and so much money.

That’s why this book can and will help you succeed if you’re remotely interested in taking up dog training as a new career.

Here’s a brief outline of some of the things you will learn inside: 

	Discover EXACTLY what being a dog trainer is like and whether it’ll be right for you quickly with this specially developed questionnaire!
	The only legitimate way to become a world class dog trainer revealed! (Page 24)
	3 easy ways to get crucial training and experience without paying a cent!
	How to get a dog training mentor to take you by the hand and show you the ropes.
	The three best little known dog trainer schools that every prospective dog trainer should know about!
	7 little known places you can get a good paying job as a dog trainer!

But that’s not all it has things like…

Tips for Starting Your Own Dog Training Business!

	How to decide if you start your own dog training business or simply work for someone else!
	The biggest misconceptions people have about starting a dog training business and the real truth from someone who’s done it!
	Why your family can be crucial to your success in business!
	Six quick questions you need to answer before you even think about going into business for yourself and why!
	Discover exactly what services you can offer if you open a dog training business
	One of the best resources for FREE business advice that works revealed.
	How to really give the impression to anyone that you know what you’re talking about!
	One thing you must say to every client to protect yourself from lawsuits, a bad reputation and a loss of business!
	An amazing trick to increase your income by adding these 12 in demand services to your clients.

On the wings of terror

On the wings of terror
Laugh my article on the internet about Persian cats. Like, the best animal for your home is not found, obedient, decent, peace-loving, playful and most importantly - loves people and children.
Cats are different, of course, but for some reason all my friends who have cats and seals of the Persian breed, sadly sigh and complain.
-If only we knew that it was so troublesome and ungrateful, would never have bought the Persians! "- Is heard everywhere .- Beautiful, of course, but Besides from this nothing else! Pops!
I remember your puppy delight when I first saw our Alisa.
The small orange ball, unbelievably fluffy, with a tiny, tiny tail-pyramid. The peace-loving squeak tonyusenky and ...
Extremely sharp, though tiny, brand-claws.
Since then, like a cat appeared in the family, lined, like a blueprint, arms and torso in the world popribavilos.
The second name was the name Alisa rubbish.
I know not to treat cats well, but we also understand you can.
What would you say if you have ventured to join in the middle of the night cat suddenly decides that your hair is not brushed, and now the very moment when to do my hair. She (the cat) quite seriously, falling into bed headboard, starts hard (without warning) to row their paws on your head, as if vycherchivaya in the garden beds for planting.
Outraged cries of the victims only fuels her zeal and soon distributed spanking.
-I went away, rubbish like that! "- Hangs in the air angry .- Shoo, who said! Girls, help me, - then heard, "she clung to me in the scalp, scalp probably ventured off!
Global efforts cat expelled and exiled from the bedroom to the kitchen.
Broken all hours listening to her hoarse meow, they say, not figeyte, friends, I do not want to be alone here, open the door.
The next day home in terror.
"That's what every night is going to happen? - In one voice they ask .- What are you! We like to sleep right!
Alisa did not understand our anger. As she sleeps for days on end, and the night awake, it is quite clear that the cat wants to play, jump, frolic, in one word.
It sports a noisy: fingering their paws, topochet on the floor, headlong move from room to room and whine.
Near the closed door to our room and stops, palming off under her paws, scratching.
Then again, running around the empty rooms and squeals.
-Slut! - We say in one voice, crowding in front of a sleepy cat in the morning, and voicing her what we think about it .- What, in the grave to bring us into his head? How long will become outrages? Look, kick the entrance and did not even think about returning!
Entrance in cats is characterized by freedom. She is ready to lie for hours at the front door and wait for the moment when she will open up a bit.
Around the yard, we are looking nasty beast polvechera in vain clicking on its name and promising delicious pieces of meat.
-Alice, honey, come here - I squint. Seeing her red bushy tail sticking out from under the neighbor's car, a little calm down. Creeping.
"And why do I need?" - For the hundredth time I ask myself, carrying kicked the animal in the apartment.
Looking at her hair, infested with fleas and trying to unstick sleepy eyes.
Send-wash, trash, "I breathe with a groan, anticipating a battle for life and death.
Forty minutes in the bathroom is heard howling dog Baskervilley.
Alisa in shock.
Water is for her something terrible, able to shake her mind of her obstinate soul.
-Stop whining - not able to listen to her uterine moo, in the hearts cry out myself. - Be patient a little longer.
And so every time. If you found a loophole adverse cat - followed by the inevitable search for the lost and sustained Wash, followed by the opposing miaow.
P.S. (extract from Nat)
1.Persidskaya cat helps to create calm in the house of the psychological climate, but it is not indifferent to the man - everywhere will follow him and try to be in sight of the owner. Like all cats, they love to play and amuse his antics.

2.Persidskaya cat has a winningly calm, quiet disposition. Persians remarkably suitable for domestic idyll - a pleasant, peaceful and loving companions. Voice served occasionally. One tries to unobtrusively to attract attention: they will sit side by side, faithfully looking into his eyes. They can climb on his knees and curled trustingly, to take a nap, and to express their joy and devotion - the nose gently touch the person of the owner. Among them there are those who may take a fancy to a proprietary shoulder and sitting on it, snuggle up and sing their songs like a cat. As a kind of master heater will warm the cold night.
3. With age, sociable disposition Persians changes little: and kittens, and adults can easily get along with family members and pets. Playfulness not pass them over the years, that gives owners a lot of joy. Consistently funny, comical, peaceful and loving Persian cat - a great choice for keeping in the house.