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Is Dog Barking Natural Or Is It A Learned Communication For Humans?

I was watching a documentary about wild dogs in Africa and it was noted that none of the wild dogs actually bark and neither do wolves, it was suggested that a dogs bark is a skill learned over many...

sandyRoe

Have All The Necessary Hatches Been Battened Down?

The air's still here and hardly a breath of a breeze. Is this the lull before the storm?...

ladybirder

Goodnight Little Friend

For 20+ years she has been a constant presence in my life and I shall miss her. We went to the vet at midnight last night where she was PTS as she had renal failure. Going to bury her in the garden...

mikesnook1

Birds Not Native To The British Isles

i was asked this question about birds that are not native to this country, they were, the dunnock, the tree creeper, or the pine marten, can you please give me the answer,thanks.

Gromit

Gipsy Girl In Greece Real Parents Identified

They abandoned the child in Greece several years ago. They had 9 other children and say they couldn't afford to keep her. The child has been looked after by the Greek couple since she was a baby and...

Dizzieblonde

Humane Way Of Deterring Slugs?

I've heard of the salt torture and the beer-drowning methods but i) don't want to be needlessly cruel; ii) don't want to clear up the mess afterwards, so does anyone have any tips for deterring slugs...

RATTER15

Our Website So Far.

http://four-legged-friends.wix.com/bwlchgwyn-lodge Still lots to do but we are getting there....

fairycakes69

Anyone Tried A Thundershirt For A Dog?

My dog is 12, always been scared of noises, doesn't even have to be loud. He is getting worse. Have tried CD's, tried sedatives for 5th November, but don't know what's going to set him off any more....

naomi24

Sarah Millican ...

... at least I think that's her name. I just inadvertently stumbled across what I think was a chat show hosted by her. Does anyone really watch that voluntarily?

josaphine32

Dog Behavourist

You may or remember that I posted on here nearly 2 years ago about an 8 week old cockapoo that I aquired, and was very aggressive, well after many classes, and no improvement we decided to get a...

Chaffinch

The Chaffinch Is Back

After a bit of an illness, and complications, I'M Back.....................Who remembers me,,,,,,Ladybirder, Redman, Rowan, Boxtops etc................My Garden birds are sparse at the moment, but...

Bramleyboy

What Is It?

I have a humane mouse trap in my shed which keeps the mice alive. The other day I found 2 dead mice in there with an animal about 10cm long furry tail and a sort of tan colour. It had ferocious...

Tilly2

Today, I Have Had A Pedicure

I just wanted to say that the aftermath of a pedicure is absolute bliss. If you have never had one, and your feet are o.k., then I recommend that you try one. It leaves you feeling good for days...

maggie01

How Can I Tell If It Is Tested On Animals

I bought a gift set for my grandson who is a vegan. Now I am not sure if it is acceptable

phil1961

Can Anyone Tell Me What Rights I Have Over A Telecom Wayleave On My Property

i have purchased a ex council house and a telecom company have installed over 15 cables over my garden where do i stand please?

mier

It Will Happen To Us All

No-one can last for ever. So, how would you like to leave this world? (No cryonics allowed)...

anotheoldgit

When Is Your Own, Not Your Own?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2466361/Councils-spy-parents-sign-house-children-Blitz-families-avoid-care-home-fees.html Surely when it is your own property you should be able to do with it...

tan27

Ownership Of A Car

I purchased a car on the understanding a friend would pay me monthly for it , its in my name I have the mot I also have info of cash of the amount leaving my bank and the receipt is in my name ,...

sunny-dave

Tyre Fitters - A Short Rant

Why oh Why oh Why ... ... do all tyre fitters, everywhere, assume that [i] all [i] car tyres should be inflated to 32psi. Once again the idiots at my local place have inflated a new tyre to this...