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Why Is Your Dog Crying?

Why Is Your Dog Crying?

Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsMost every dog owner believes that dogs can pick up on their moods. When we’re happy and energetic, our dogs tend to realize it and they run around wagging their tails. When we are blue and feeling down, they will often sit beside us or curl up for a cuddle.We humans often cry when we are upset, especially when we are sad. But dogs don’t do this.So why is it that many dog owners report seeing their dog’s eyes filled with tears and sometimes running down their muzzles?Tears, in dogs and humans, are produced to keep…
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How To Play Frisbee With Your Dog

How To Play Frisbee With Your Dog

Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsIf you are like most dog owners, you’ve seen videos of dogs energetically chasing flying Frisbees, leaping into the air to catch the spinning disc and then gleefully returning the Frisbee to her owner. So you decide to try this game with your own dog, only to discover that she’s totally disinterested! So how do you get your dog to play Frisbee with you?While there’s no guarantee your dog will take to the Frisbee, most dogs will respond to these steps:OneIntroduce your dog to the Frisbee as you would any new toy. Some dogs will get excited…
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From Selling Virtual Real Estate To Virtual Landlord

From Selling Virtual Real Estate To Virtual Landlord

Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTFormer day trader and now crypto investor Angelica Saldaña is setting her sights on the virtual landlord space. What has fueled her flip from selling virtual real estate to now renting it?Angelica Saldaña has been getting a lot of media attention lately. From an opinion piece on Business Insider to sitting down with the folks at Yahoo Finance, her pivot from selling virtual real estate to renting it has many wondering if they should do the same thing.The JourneyA former cryptocurrency investor, Saldaña had money in over 70 different tokens at one point, but in 2020 she…
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Muzzles – Which Type Is Right For Your Dog

Muzzles – Which Type Is Right For Your Dog

Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsYou might need a muzzle for your dog at some point. Using a muzzle when appropriate will protect you from a bite should your dog be injured. Breed specific laws in some states require some dogs to wear them in public.But how do you know what sort of muzzle to choose for your dog? Let’s take a closer look.There are two basic types of dog muzzles, the basket type and the soft type. You can also make a homemade one if absolutely necessary and you have no other choice.Basket muzzle  This muzzle gets its name from the…
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Why Does Your Dog Shake His Toys?

Why Does Your Dog Shake His Toys?

Ellen Britt for CNT #exploreIf you are like most dog owners, you delight in seeing your dog play with his toys. And most likely, you’ve also seen your dog grab one of his toys and shake it, perhaps gently and perhaps not so gently. Some dogs shake the toy violently, whipping their heads back and forth and also growl as well. What’s going on here?Well, the most common explanation for this goes back to your dog’s ancestral heritage. Canines are descended from wolves and they are hunters by nature. This “shaking” in wild animals is known as the “kill shake” and is…
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Fast Food In The Metaverse – Have It Your Way!

Fast Food In The Metaverse – Have It Your Way!

Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTEven if you don’t follow what’s going on in the world of cryptocurrencies, virtual worlds, the metaverse or anything else in this space, you may have noticed that many fast food chains are paying close attention!Things are heating up in the metaverse when it comes to fast food, as after all, you can have an avatar that works, shops and yes, eats in the metaverse. And it’s the eating part that fast food chains like McDonalds, Wendy’s, Burger Kings, Chipotle, Panda Express, Panera and Wingstop are betting on to get their brands established in this new digital…
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Seven Fascinating Facts About The Alaskan Malamute

Seven Fascinating Facts About The Alaskan Malamute

Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsMalamutes are an ancient breed, with new scientific evidence that dates their origin back thousands of years. Here are seven fascinating facts about these beautiful dogs.One - The Malamute breed was nearly wiped out during the Klondike Gold Rush at the end of the 1800s. During this time, there was a huge demand for working dogs, so many Mals were bred with other canines to keep up with the demand. Fortunately, a native Inuit Alaskan people, the Mahlemut, preserved these magnificent dogs due to their remote location.Two - Many people think Malamutes are wolves. Not true,…
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The Best Dog Breeds For Protection

The Best Dog Breeds For Protection

Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsThere are some dog breeds that are just naturally suited to be guard dogs. These canines are fearless, observant, high alert and very trainable. They are also usually large dogs as well.And yes, while guard dogs are all these things, one thing they are not is aggressive. A guard dog is not an attack dog and should have a thorough grounding in obedience as there is a fine line between protecting and aggressively attacking.There are many dog breeds that have great guard dog qualities, and we will profile three of the most popular here today.Akita -…
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NFTs Give New Life To Dead Artists’ Work

NFTs Give New Life To Dead Artists’ Work

Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTAs more and more estates and museums are starting to offer NFTs of artists that have passed away, art that was previously inaccessible to the mainstream is beginning to come back into focus.In the rather rigid art world, it was basically forbidden to create a new work from a departed artist, if not by law then by convention. But the British Museum, located in London, which has a permanent collection of over 8 million works, the largest collection in existence, aims to change that.A Team EffortThe Brits have teamed up with laCollection, a company based in Paris,…
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Toxic Beauty – The Sago Palm Is Deadly For Dogs (And Children)

Toxic Beauty – The Sago Palm Is Deadly For Dogs (And Children)

Ellen Britt for CNT #wooftipsThe Sago palm is a very popular landscaping plant that is in widspread use. Not a true palm, but a Cycad, it is very hardy and can withstand temperatures from 15 dgrees F all the way to 110 degrees F. According to the USDA, the sago palm can be grown in zones 9 to 11 in the United States, and they are commonly used in these areas and are somtimes also grown in pots.A Hidden DangerThese low growing ornamentals are also commonly used in hotel landscaping, even in pet friendly establishments! But in spite of it’s beauty and…
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