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My daughter's Rotties have a jealously factor when I stop in, at least 2 out of the 3 are like this. I just get about 2 steps inside and They try and push or pull one another away so they can get closer to me.  Also my son's Short Hairs are the same way. One will sit between my legs and the other sits beside me, the one sitting beside me gets up and goese over to window like there is something outside and the other one gets up to see and then the other dog turns around and comes back and sits between my legs.

Pet peeves: Dogs really do get jealous, scientists say

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Dr. Christine Harris with one of the inspirations for her study, Samwise, a border collie.

TODAY PETS, JULY 23,2014----------Ever feel like your dog was jealous when you played with another pooch? It might not have been your imagination, according to a new study.

The object of jealousy: a stuffed dog that barked and wagged its tail. Researchers compared how dogs reacted to their owners petting the faux canine with how they reacted to them showering love on a jack-o-lantern pail and reading a noise-making pop-up book aloud. 

Dr. Christine Harris, an emotion researcher at UC San Diego, got the idea for the study after playing with her parents' three border collies.

"As I was petting the dogs, what happened is that one dog would push the other dogs head from out underneath my hand so that both hands were on him, and it wasn't just one dog who did this," she told NBC News. "They were not content to be sharing attention and resources. There was something about this exclusivity that made me think I was seeing a basic jealous behavior."

Harris adapted a study originally meant for six-month-old babies. When it was over, 72 percent of the dogs expressed jealous behavior (snapping at the object or pushing or touching the owner) when the fake canine was involved. Only 42 percent did the same with the pail and 22 percent with the book. One in four dogs actually showed aggressive behavior toward the fake dog, compared to only one dog out of the 36 in the study who snapped at the pail. 

That, according to the study, could be evidence of a "primordial form of jealousy" that could exist for a number of reasons. One possibility is that dogs developed jealous instincts as they evolved alongside humans and constantly vied with each other for food and attention.

"I think that it helps support the idea that we are not the only species that are wired to protect our bonded relationships from rivals," Harris said.

Stay! How to keep jealous behavior at bay

More studies have to be done before we can say definitively that dogs feel a basic form of jealousy. Packs are hierarchies, and what looks like jealousy could just be dominant dogs trying to assert themselves, Melissa Bain, associate professor of animal behavior at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, told NBC News.

Whatever you call it, as a dog owner, a pushy pet can be really annoying. 

"You need to set rules for interactions," Bain said. "If my son is yelling 'Mom, mom, mom!,' I'm not going to pay attention to him."

The trick is training the "jealous" dog not to shove its way in front of other dogs until it has obeyed a command, like sitting. (Note: This might not work as well for children).  

If the dog fails to perform the task, there is no need to punish it, Bain said. Just don't give it any attention. Eventually, it could learn to wait its turn before demanding a belly rub.

Sometimes, Bain said, dogs won't react well to being forced to wait, and could start acting up by hoarding resources and showing signs of aggression, like growling or snarling. That could be a sign of deeper hierarchical tensions and might require professional behavior training. 

Not that Fido always minds being on the sidelines.             

"It depends on the dog," Bain said. "Some don't care about attention as much as other dogs, so it might not be a big deal."                                                                                                                                                                SEE VTDEOS;    http://www.today.com/pets/pet-peeves-dogs-really-do-get-jealous-scientists-say-1D79959175

Remember many years ago going on several occasions to see the Wolves.

Fire blight causing problems for fruit farmers

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP, Pa., JULY 17,2014 --------- Fruit farmers from across the commonwealth are keeping a watchful eye on their crops this summer, as fruit-killing bacteria has been turning up on farms.

A quickly-spreading bacteria, known as fire blight, has made its return this growing season and it has apple, peach and pear farmers, specifically, concerned.

Dan Harner, of Harner Farms in Ferguson Township, Centre County, said the blight hasn't impacted his production too much, but he has lost some of his crops.

"This is where the tree bloomed and it started to form apples, and the fire blight came in and just destroyed the whole thing," Harner said.

Harner said the blight just isn't a problem for fruit plants, but smaller ornamental plants as well. The blight is highly contagious and there's no known cure for the disease.

"Comes in when the trees are in bloom typically. It will infect a branch like this on a small tree," Harner said. "If it's serious enough it will work back into the trunk of the tree and will completely kill the tree."

Harner said this year the blight has hit peach crops particularly hard and has been determined to be the worst case of the blight in 30 years.

Typically hot summer weather will help kill the blight, Harner said.

SEE VIDEO;   http://www.wjactv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/fire-blight-causing-problems-fruit-farmers-3297.shtml

Check out Obie, the tubby dachshund who lost half his weight!                                                                                                                                                          TODAY SHOW, JUNE 23,2014---- Obie the dachshund showed off his newly svelte physique on TODAY after undergoing a remarkable transformation, shedding 54 pounds from his peak of 77 pounds in 2012. Obie the dachshund is half the dog he used to be. When Obie first appeared on TODAY in 2012, he weighed a whopping 77 pounds, more than twice the size of an average dachshund. On Monday, the newly svelte dog made a return trip to TODAY with owner Nora Vanatta after dropping 54 pounds thanks to regular exercise and a high-fiber, low-carb diet. The pup from Portland, Oregon, had a difficult time adjusting to his new diet because he hated vegetables, but now he munches on carrots and lives a healthier life. "He was eating only people food before, so it took a little bit of a transition to get him on dog food,'' Vanatta told Carson Daly on TODAY. "Now [he has] two meals a day, a couple snacks and lots of exercise." When Obie was at his biggest, he had to wear a special harness to avoid injuring his large stomach. Since dropping the weight, he had to have cosmetic surgery to remove 2 1/2 pounds of excess skin. Vanatta said he had previously belonged to an elderly couple who overfed him, ballooning him to twice the size of a normal dachshund, between 16 and 32 pounds. In addition to fixing his diet, Vanatta also made sure to keep Obie active. "He didn't really take to the treadmill very well, but lots of walks on the beach and hikes,'' Vanatta said. "He is perfect at this weight. I got him down to 21 pounds, but he looks better at 23. I had no idea what he should weigh when I got him. You can see his bone structure now. This is a great weight for him." Dr. Leilani Alvarez, a veterinarian who is director of the Tina Santi Flaherty Rehabilitation & Fitness Service in New York City, told Daly that obesity in dogs is "the No. 1 problem that we see in our practices" and is mainly due to the pets getting treats outside of their scheduled feeding times. That was the old Obie, but the new version is the picture of health. "He is a star representation of a perfect body condition,'' Alvarez said.                                                                                                             SEE and VIDEO;   http://www.goduboisforum.com/index.php?/topic/11520-wiener-dog-enjoying-the-sunshine/page-4#entry163602

Here's Bill

 

 Probabily wondering why he has a constant ringing in his ears.lol

You don't shake the dew off your lily on the ROS, do you???!!

No,but may be worth a try,probably would not hurt. lol

Do you go out & talk to it? Try singing to it?

If tried singing to it ,it would not just be stunted, it would be dead for sure

Don't have a green thumb, I dig 1 time and plant. It either grows or dies.

Bought a Rose of Sharon tree around 10 years ago, mine must of been watered with No Grow. It has not growed since planted it. Thought it was dead this year but finally sprouted some small leafs. A friend bought one at the same time and he said his grew like a bad weed.

Just seen the pictures  and telling my daughter it's around this time start having little ones. Also After seeing robbin's nest  at least after they hatch and ready to move around they won't have a very far fall to the ground whe trying to fly..

This Sunday(Mother's Day) is first tour.

Once Bitten: Flea Allergy Dermatitis

APRIL 29,2014-----Do you have an itchy dog or cat? Does your dog have a bald spot right above the base of their tail that they commonly scratch at

The other possible location that had cabins and a gas station would be on the old Rt. 119 going into DuBois, around where Quashnock's Appliances is now located.  There were also cabins out back for rent at that location.

That's the place I was thinking of--South Main Ext. and Thunderbird Rd.intersection- The Alahambra(SP) Cabins. Tried posting earlier but computer decided to act up.

Walker Gardens in Bigler celebrates 25th anniversary
Friday, April 25, 2014
Walker Gardens, one of the state's most beautiful gardens, will open to the public on Mother's Day, May 11. The gardens will also be open on May 18. On both days, the gardens will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located in the village of Bigler, the gardens feature thousands of spring flowers, swans gliding over ponds, and waterfalls which are connected by following pathways.
The gardens incorporate picturesque vistas that feature elegant replicas of Greek ruins, a log cabin of the Civil War era, a rustic stump fence, and two picturesque outhouses from days gone by are tucked away along the blooming garden paths
The seed of Ray Walker's passion for gardening was planted many years before when, as a 13-year-old boy, he developed rheumatic fever. The nurse who took care of him was fond of flowers. "We must have sent for every seed catalog in America," said Walker. "I couldn't do anything except look at those catalogs and learn about the different varieties of flowers."
The year was 1925 - before the Internet, television and smart phones - and a lifelong fervor for flowers and gardening blossomed. Walker, now 102 years old, still enjoys his flowers.
"Thousands of beautiful spring flowers will keep you in touch with Mother Nature and give you a feeling of joy."
Those who visit Walker Gardens will be entertained by the 14th Street Jazz Band, with Fran Zapsky and A Brass Quintet from the Pa. Centre Orchestra.
Local artists from the Susquehanna River Arts Center will be painting pictures of the gardens, where viewers may enjoy watching the artists at work.
Artist Steve Albert will be in the gardens to draw caricatures for visitors to purchase.
Food may be purchased from the Bigler United Methodist Charge.
All proceeds from the opening will benefit Bigler charities, including the Bigler YMCA, Bigler United Methodist Charge of Churches at Dale, Bigler and Shiloh, and Scouting and fire police organizations.
Prices are $3 for adults, $2 for those 12-18, and $1 for children younger than 12 years old.
The gardens are located at 2690 Wallaceton Bigler Highway, West Decatur, seven miles west of Philipsburg and 10 miles east of Clearfield off of U.S. Route 322. Follow the signs at the traffic light and the Bigler intersection on U.S. 322.                                                                                                                                        http://www.theprogressnews.com/default.asp?read=38373

The Walker Gardens in Bigler area will be open to public viewing in May.  Located off Rt.322 between Clearfield and Philipsburg - turn at Bigler light. Expected dates are Mother's Day,May 11 and Sunday, May 18. ------ Contact - 814- 857-7665 or russ Krise 814-857-7257 or Linda at-814-765-9771 according to notice in the Courier-Express.

Easter lilies toxic for cats, FDA warns

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The same is true for Tiger, Asiatic, Day and Japanese Show lilies, said Dr. Melanie McLean, a veterinarian at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

 

Easter lily

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The entire lily plant -- leaf, pollen and flower -- is poisonous for cats. Eating just a couple of leaves or licking a few pollen grains off their fur can quickly cause kidney failure.

 

A cat that's eaten part of a lily will vomit soon afterwards, but this may gradually lessen after two to four hours. Within 12 to 24 hours, the cat may start to urinate frequently. Urination may then stop if kidney failure occurs. If untreated, a cat will die within four to seven days after eating a lily, McLean said.

 

Early treatment is critical and you should get your cat to a veterinarian immediately if you suspect that the cat has eaten a lily. The veterinarian may induce vomiting if the cat just ate the lily, and the cat will be given intravenous fluids to maintain kidney function and prevent dehydration, according to an FDA news release.

Other types of lilies, such as Calla and Peace lilies, don't cause kidney failure in cats but can irritate their mouth and esophagus, McLean said. Lilies of the Valley can cause heart rhythm problems. In all cases, call your veterinarian.

If you have cats, it's best not to have lilies in your home, McLean advised. If you do have lilies, make sure they're in a location your cat can't reach.

Lilies don't pose a serious threat to dogs. They may suffer some gut problems if they eat a lily, but their lives won't be in danger, according to McLean.

More information

The Humane Society of the United States has more about plants that are poisonous to pets.

   http://www.cbsnews.com/news/easter-lilies-toxic-for-cats-fda-warns/

DCNR Gauging Past Frigid Winter

I put post on Feb.21(Pa.Game Commission---Bird's eye View)  On Feb.26-Wednesday evening around 11:15 PM a raccoon tried to steal eggs from nest. The eagle used its 7 foot wing spand and talons on the raccoon. Needless to say the raccoon left empty handed.

Pa. Bigfoot Investigatios With Bob Bucko.  At Blair County Convention Center in Altoona.(He will be at RV Show) on March 1- times -3:00 PM-4:00 PM and 7:30 PM-8:30 PM.                                                                       

Here is site  -http://www.foxnews.com/science/2014/01/06/bigfoot-hunter-claims-to-have-killed-beast-has-proof/?intcmp=features                       I was unable to post article because it contained to many images.

Loch Ness Monster Allegedly Spotted Off Australia's Magnetic Island

 

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A strange object that some believe may be the Loch Ness Monster was recently sighted off the coast of Magnetic Island, Australia.

AUSTRALIA, OCTOBER 30,2013---------The eyes of the world turned to Magnetic Island, Australia because of reports of a strange object in the seas that some suggest is the Loch Ness Monster -- or a relative.

Beachgoers first sighted what looked like "a distinctive long, curved neck bobbing up and down off the coast" on October 25, International Business Times reported.

Some of the eyewitnesses immediately noticed a resemblance to Scotland's most famous cryptid, Nessie.

Others believe the object is not necessarily the mythical monster and more likely the half-sunken hull of a boat.

A man named David

10 common houseplants that help 'clean' your home