Ellen Britt

202 Posts
May
31
2022
By Ellen Britt
Do Dogs Get Lonely Being The Only Dog?

Do Dogs Get Lonely Being The Only Dog?

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsAlmost every dog owner without exception wants the best for their dog. And that includes wondering if your “only dog” is lonely and if so, should you get another dog to keep him company?The short answer is yes, your dog can get lonely. They are by nature pack animals and function best with humans and/or other dogs around them. Sometimes circumstances prevent owners being with their dogs as much as they would like, such as having to be away for work for hours at a time. And even with working from home, you may not be able…
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May
31
2022
By Ellen Britt
Even More Fun Facts About Dogs

Even More Fun Facts About Dogs

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftips Just when you thought you had heard everything there is to know about dogs, here we come again with more fun facts: One - Dogs prefer to poop in a direction that is in alignment with the earth’s magnetic field!  Two - The origin of the spiked dog collar was not to signify an aggressive dog, but was developed in ancient Greece to protect the dog’s throat from wolf attacks. Three - In Russia, there are stray dogs who have learned to take advantage of the subway system, riding and getting off at favorite stops…
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May
30
2022
By Ellen Britt
Five Little Known (And Amazing!) Dog Facts

Five Little Known (And Amazing!) Dog Facts

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsWe love our dogs and just can’t know too much about them. So we dug up these five fun facts about our canine companions that are true, but really hard to believe!One - There is a sound in the final track of the Beatles’ 1967 album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band that only dogs can hear!  The song, named A Day In The Life, contains a high pitched whistle at the end, a 15 Kz sound that is far too high for the human ear to perceive. Try playing the track for your dog and see…
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May
30
2022
By Ellen Britt
Funny Things That Dogs Do

Funny Things That Dogs Do

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftips Gotta love our dogs, right? They all do things that are a bit strange from time to time. But that’s what makes them so endearing!Here’s a list of just a few of the funny things dogs do:One - Barking at nothing. You’re just sitting there on the sofa, calmly reading a book, your dog asleep at your feet. Suddenly he leaps up and begins to bark his head off. You don’t see anything and you don’t hear anything. Dogs do have superior hearing so maybe he heard something you didn’t. But it can be a bit…
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May
29
2022
By Ellen Britt
Why Are Dogs’ Noses Wet?

Why Are Dogs’ Noses Wet?

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsFirst of all, let’s get this one out of the way. As a dog owner, you have probably heard that if your dog’s nose is dry, it means he is sick. Not true!Dogs differ in the wetness of their noses, as some dogs have wetter noses than others. Also, the moisture level of a dog’s nose may vary depending on the time of day. A dog can be ill and have a wet nose. But let’s get back to our question. Why are dog’s noses wet?The Number One ReasonThe number one reason why a dog’s nose is…
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May
29
2022
By Ellen Britt
How To Pick A Puppy From A Litter – Part One

How To Pick A Puppy From A Litter – Part One

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsMost people who are planning to get a puppy want to know if there is any advice on how to pick the best puppy for them from a litter. The answer is “yes” and we’ll get to that in part two of this post, but before you go to meet puppies, you need to answer a series of questions that will set you, and your pup, up for success.One - Do you already have a dog or dogs in your household? If the answer is yes, then when you go to meet your prospective pup, you will…
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May
29
2022
By Ellen Britt
Expert Tech Panel Ponders The Future Of NFTs

Expert Tech Panel Ponders The Future Of NFTs

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTWe have already pointed out that NFTs are headed more and more toward utility and away from fuzzy jpegs of bored apes, so let’s take a look at what an expert tech panel has to say.NFT art is not going away, but we will see an increasing trend toward adding utility to the use of NFTs, even with artwork. Plus, the use of NFTs as pure utilities will also expand.We have been seeing the prices for  NFTs that represent digital art continue to decline after the oxygen depriving heights of last year. But a recent tech panel believes…
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May
28
2022
By Ellen Britt
Ten Funny Dog Quotes That Will Leave You Smiling

Ten Funny Dog Quotes That Will Leave You Smiling

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Ellen Britt for CNT #funny Who couldn’t use a laugh these days? These funny dog quotes will be sure to make you smile.“It all started when my dog began getting free rollover minutes!” ~ Jay London“A well trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you can’t enjoy it.” ~ Helen Thomson “I don’t think twice about picking up my dog’s poop. But if another dog’s poop is next to it, I think ‘Eww, dog poop!” ~ Jonah Goldberg“Anybody who doesn’t know what soap tastes like, never washed a dog.” ~…
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May
28
2022
By Ellen Britt
Could This Pill Help Your Dog Live Longer?

Could This Pill Help Your Dog Live Longer?

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Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsNearly every dog owner laments the relatively short lives of their dogs. Who wouldn’t want to give the gift of several more years of healthy life to your canine companion?Well, that may soon be possible by simply giving your dog a pill every day.According to a new study that is being spearheaded by the Dog Aging Project, a drug called rapamycin may help to extend the lifespan of dogs. Rapamycin is not a new drug and is used in humans to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients and also as a treatment for some forms of…
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May
28
2022
By Ellen Britt
Get Set For An NFT Scavenger Hunt

Get Set For An NFT Scavenger Hunt

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT Netflix is bringing back its popular series Love, Death + Robots for a third go round, only this time with an NFT twist! Information on the show’s website reveals that the NFT scavenger hunt was created in conjunction with Web3 studio Feature. The hidden prizes include nine QR-coded pieces of digital art embedded in various media including videos, billboards and in actual episodes of the sci-fi series.  Minted Via Ethereum Like the majority of NFTs, the Love, Death + Robots NFTs are minted on the Ethereum blockchain, with the starting price of each on OpenSea about…
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