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Dog people tend to be pretty confident they know what’s going on with their animals. When we put out a call on the Explain It to Me podcast for dog owners to tell us about their connection to their furry friends, the responses ranged from “soul dog” to “love of my life” to “I believe I can read my dog’s mind.” But how well can we see inside a dog’s mind, really? That’s a question Alexandra Horowitz has been investigating for decades. She runs the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College in New York and has written four books on…

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As Texans prepare to hit the water for Fourth of July festivities, pet owners planning to bring their furry companions along should take extra precautions to keep them safe on boats and in lakes.  Dr. Erin Ray of Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine warns that while pets can be great company, water settings pose real risks, especially when temperatures soar or lakes contain harmful bacteria like blue-green algae, which can’t be spotted with the naked eye but may cause liver or neurological damage. Basic supplies such as a life jacket, shade, clean drinking water, and familiar comfort items are…

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A new exhibition at the Cabildo is set to highlight painter George Rodrigue’s Cajun heritage and impact on the Cajun Revival. The Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog exhibition, opening in November, will feature over 50 of Rodrigue’s paintings with artifacts from the museum that represent Cajun culture. ‘Swift Selfie Studio’ at Fringe + Co. in New Orleans for Eras Tour The New Iberia native is best…

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A late-night meltdown at a local mental health facility turned into a manhunt after a homeless man busted out a door and window, fled the scene, returned to threaten to kill staff, and then hid in an abandoned house. All this unfolded in a chaotic few hours at the Step Wellness Center on Grant Street — and it wasn’t even the only facility to get hit that night.  Just before 11 p.m., a 911 caller reported a man screaming and yelling before smashing his way out of the Step Wellness Center. By the time police arrived, the suspect had vanished,…

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Whether they’re hunting with ferret partners like Pharaoh hounds or holding court as treasured pets of the elite such as Coton de Tulears, African dog breeds definitely get noticed at the dog park! While some are rare in the U.S., these multinational pups are prized throughout the plateau continent because of their specific purposes. Jo Myers, DVM, of Salida, Colo. is a telehealth practitioner on Vetster. She says many African dogs fall under the broad umbrella of sighthounds—animals who hunt by sight rather than scent—and are lean, exceptional runners. Consequently, medications stored in body fat are processed differently by sighthounds.…

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Before Jackie Pajan adopted a senior golden retriever named Noah, she said she faced a lot of skepticism from others.”There’s often a misconception that they are going to pass away quickly, or that they’re going to be boring or not fun,” Pajan said, speaking with “Good Morning America.”But in her experience, she said senior dogs will surprise you.Pajan, 41, is a pet loss companion, which means she walks people through the grieving process after their pet has died, and in her spare time, she rescues and fosters senior animals.She is known as Rainbow Bridge Raina on social media, where she…

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Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysWhen it comes to pinpointing a child’s mistake, gentle parenting is the way to go. And the same applies to dogs as well. We all know sometimes pooches act out. But instead of punishing them, take a hint from this owner whose “Gentle parenting 101” video with her pet dog, Simon, is getting applause from netizens. Even Simon’s reaction is winning everyone’s heart.Owner gives dog a parenting lesson about his…

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The Last of Us multiplayer spin-off has now officially been canceled. While there are still other live service games in development at PlayStation Studios, Naughty Dog will now focus on single-player experiences. In a new blog post, Naughty Dog has announced that it “made the incredibly difficult decision to stop development” on the project codenamed The Last of Us Online. The studio’s multiplayer team has been in pre-production with the game since the development of The Last of Us Part II. Over time, the gameplay got “more refined and satisfying,” and Naughty Dog was enthusiastic about the direction the project…

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FARGO – Julie Saatoff is hoping to make a big splash when she opens for business. Or, at least, she hopes the area’s dogs will. Saatoff is the owner of Rocket Dogs K-9 Aquatics and Wellness Center, a company located in an industrial park at 3320 39th St. S. It’s designed to cater to the lovers of dock diving doggies, as well as pooches that need to rehab, lose weight or simply play. Saatoff plans a Jan. 4 soft opening, but on Wednesday, Dec. 18, she was working with a contractor to wrap up some niggling details, trying to make…

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The rarest dog breeds in the world are pretty hard to come by. While some rare breeds are as recognizable as the most popular breeds, you may not have even heard of others.”A rare dog breed is hard to come by, which can make finding and purchasing one challenging, as well as more expensive,” says vet Dr Rebecca MacMillan.If you are considering purchasing a rare dog breed, there are a few things to consider. According to Dr MacMillan, rare breeds can be more prone to inherited health issues due to a lack of gene pool available. She also recommends purchasing…

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