Pets

Telling Tails

Animal Chatter By Iris Winston Every tail has a tale to tell as dogs communicate with each other and with their humans. Most of us think that a wagging tail is the sign of a happy dog. Often this is true, but the speed of the wag, the position and direction of the tail, whether it is stiff or relaxed—together with other physical...

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My friendly Neighbour

Animal Chatter  By Iris Winston Photos by Hannah Lopes A single bark at the door signals that Emmie has dropped by for a visit. Emmie is the very friendly Labrador/Golden Retriever cross who lives next door. She and Marnie, my Irish Setter, are good friends, who, after a quiet discussion about sharing such items as rawhide chews, bones...

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