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Comment on Adoption on Steroids by ferndog

ferndog — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:07:00 +0000

@lconover Thank so much for supporting Best Friends and helping animals in need. They really are a great organization.

Comment on Adoption on Steroids by lconover

lconover — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:51:39 +0000

Amazing, inspiring people and dogs and thank you, Fern, for sharing your experience. Being a Best Friends financial supporter is an easy way to make me feel like I am helping homeless animals while dedicated people like you do the heavy work. It’s heart warming to see the impact of events like this one.

Comment on Adoption on Steroids by ferndog

ferndog — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:20:16 +0000

@cpcohen So glad you liked it Carmela. Every time I work an event like this I’m in awe of how dedicated the people volunteering are. It’s so inspiring.

Comment on Adoption on Steroids by cpcohen

cpcohen — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:33:28 +0000

I was very moved by this video. Thanks for showing it. I didnt realize there were so many kind people in the world that care about animals. Its brightened my day. Carmela Cohen

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Comment on Kids and Dogs – Part 2 by Fern

Fern — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:59:40 +0000

Yeah, that sounds like it should be obvious but somehow it’s not.

Comment on Kids and Dogs – Part 2 by Heidi Macalle

Heidi Macalle — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:56:53 +0000

Fern,
One more thing occurred to me recently. Children should also be taught not to taunt dogs, especially those they don’t know by barking at them, throwing things at them or chasing them with sticks or other objects. I know a few kids in my neighborhood find this amusing but it doesn’t create a great relationship or experience for the animal. Just sayin’.

Comment on Kids and Dogs – Part 1 by Fern

Fern — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:30:56 +0000

I would also be surprised to a see any herding dog on that list. Herding dogs are bred to be super sensitive to their environment and will herd just about anything – even kids.

Comment on Kids and Dogs – Part 1 by Fern

Fern — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:29:10 +0000

It sounds like you’re doing everything right with your pits. It’s important to work with them to get them used to what children would do (I did the same with my dog) and realize that they are really just big goofballs who’s over-exuberance can get them into trouble sometimes.

Comment on Kids and Dogs – Part 1 by JenB

JenB — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:33:45 +0000

What surprised me recently, and I can’t remember which dog blog I saw this on, but it listed the top 10 best dogs for children. I was amazed to see border collies and Australian shepherds on the list. My experience with them is that they are very high energy dogs that like to herd and nip if not given enough jobs to do. Many of the Aussies I meet are pretty tenacious and opinionated, are focused mostly on their owner, do not care for people they don’t know, and I can’t imagine them being very tolerant of a child hanging off them. Pit bulls, of course, were nowhere to be found. There were a couple of other dogs that made the top 10 as well, which surprised me.