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Public relations, magazine, radio and television broadcast writing and editing has been the forefront of my career. My goal was to be proficient writing in many venues. Along the way I discovered my passion was writing about animal behavior and travel. As

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Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Should dogs that attack humans be put down?: 1 of 31
There is always a reason why a dog would attack a person. Answering WHY provides the answer to should the dog be put down or not. Dogs are social creatures and 98% of the time they will tolerate a lot before escalating to an attack to do harm. All dogs have the ability to aggress and many will during their lifetime, but only... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Keeping pets safe in hot weather: 2 of 50
If inner body temperatures start to climb in animals, the body will become unable to release the added heat and a series of physical changes will occur leading to heat stroke. In a car, for instance, a heat hazard can occur in ten minutes or less. Even parked in the shade with the windows cracked, temperatures can skyrocket... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Training your dog yourself: 2 of 39
In training your dog yourself, there are three vital skills forming the foundation for all other training. FIrst, attention in the form of willing eye contact from your dog is a basic and needed skill. f you don't have attention from your dog, you have nothing. It is the basis for everything else you do and keeps the focus ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Comparing humans and wolves: 1 of 15
A mysterious predator lurks in Washington State. Is it human or wolf or both? It alludes photographing. Its survival depends on being elusive, secretive and mysterious. In this case, it could be human, but it is the grey wolf whose survival equals staying alive by finding food, a sharp contrast to the human predator. In the... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Dog training: Train the owner, not the dog: 2 of 24
Whether you are training up a new puppy or an adult dog, behavior modification is not just about the dog, it is about the whole family. This article offers ten tips families can use now to train and solve behavioral problems. 1 - Start at the beginning. First, take an assessment of the environment from the dog's point of vie... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology How to treat separation anxiety in dogs: 1 of 11
When treating separation anxiety it is important to understand WHY the dog is experiencing anxiety. Dogs are social animals and a disruption in the social order can lead to stress. Some dogs bond closely to one person and so you often see separation anxiety, not at the level of destruction within the home, but to a person. Th... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Tips for introducing cats to dogs, and dogs to cats: 2 of 21
Adding a new cat or dog is as easy as one, two, three. To provide a smooth transition and positive introduction follow these three steps. STEP ONE. Introduce each cat, each dog through scent BEFORE they actually meet. If you are bringing a new cat or kitten, puppy or dog into the household it is better to first prepare eac... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training How to get a dog to stop barking: 2 of 18
Three Bark RuleThere are several ways to prevent, manage and train your dog not to bark. The three-bark rule shows how easy it is to diminish and even eliminate non-alert barking without using aversive methods. It establishes it is ok to alert bark. It shows the dog you respect his communication and it ends barking with a sim... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Explain the verse "My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory": 4 of 31
Paul preached to the Philippians from a prison cell in Caesarea. He said "My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory." His mission and dedication came from the resurrected Christ. For Paul to say "MY God" showed his deep, personal connection, as we would say MY child, MY mother, MY father. While Paul ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Explain the verse "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me": 5 of 35
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13). Often we are trapped by our limitations. Fear of what is ahead holds us back in our faith to allow Christ to strengthen us. In fourth grade it was time for me to learn to dive. "Keep your body straight, let your head follow your hands, bend your knee... More..