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Post by kastern on Apr 25, 2007 13:40:38 GMT -8
I know that normally the subject of dogs and birdwatching don't mix  but thought I'd share this picture I took of my Siberian Husky puppy 'Shantz'....birdwatching. It shows that with a bit of training the two hobbies can co-exist....she was, of course, on a lead, but the only time she attempted to move was when the geese swam so close that she got nervous....  Kathy |
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Post by tmanson on Apr 25, 2007 15:46:20 GMT -8
Hi Kathy: As a fellow dog owner, I agree that it is possible for dogs and wild birds to co-exist. even if the dog is off the lead. I know it may not be possible for all dogs, but, we have been able to train our dog not to chase birds, or other wildlife, when we take him on our walks. When there is no car traffic, he is off the lead. Cats, on the other hand, are another matter. In my opinion, all cats should be indoor pets. Their instincts to hunt are too strong, and seemingly, untrainable. I could be wrong, and would be happy to hear contrasting opinions. Cheers, Thor
Thor Manson
Hope, B.C.
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Post by Gord on Apr 27, 2007 20:49:31 GMT -8
Beautiful picture and again, what a beautiful dog Kathy.
I agree on the cats Thor. Our cat is a house cat and is quite happy inside and actually hates being outside. I know a lot of people feel bad about keeping them indoors as most cats love to roam and hunt, but they are domestic animals and cause an incredible amount of impact by killing rodents and birds. I remember reading the numbers of how many rodents and birds are killed in a year from house cats in the United States. It was astounding.
Ive known neighbors who go through dozens of cats as they often end up getting caught by a coyote or run over by cars after various lengths of time. Seems like a real shame to me. Keep your pet safe and at the same time, you'll keep our wildlife safe too.
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