Archive for June 14th, 2009

Is Bicycle Touring For You?

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Touring on road bicycles has become more and more popular.  When I was young, I first recall seeing men on touring bicycles climbing the highways through the White Mountains in New Hampshire.  I was intrigued watching these riders climbing the long inclines without letting up.  Loving the outdoors and especially the mountains, I knew this [...]

When Dogs Meet Other Dogs: What Are They Saying To Each Other?

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

How can you tell if your puppy’s encounter with an unfamiliar dog will be a delight or a disaster? That depends on how the other dog acts and how your puppy responds.
Pet dogs, though domesticated, interact with each other according to pack protocol. The pack (the basic canine social unit) is structured around a hierarchy [...]