Does your dog do tricks? How about your cat? Karyn Austin of Gainesville, Fla., taught her 7-year-old, food-obsessed rescued tabby cat, Carly, how to shake, using her 4-year-old golden retriever, Dylan, as an example.
"It took about a week. I trained Carly like you would a dog, by grabbing her paw and getting all excited, then giving her a treat. If she wouldn't do it, I'd give the treat to Dylan, and since Carly is such a chow pig, she decided she'll work for food!" Austin told us. In fact, the tiny tabby will even push her much-larger brother out of the way in order to eat his food.
When these sweet animals aren't doing tricks for treats, Carly is snuggling on the couch and Dylan is chasing a tennis ball -- he's completely enamored with the Chuckit, in typical retriever style.
Do your pets do cool tricks? Be sure to share your videos with the Paw Nation YouTube channel. We're especially looking for funny cat videos, but you know we never turn away a delightful dog on film!
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We sure love our dancing dogs here at Paw Nation. Back in November, we shared a video of a retriever with rhythm, and, much to our delight she's back!
Carrie, the Dancing Merengue Dog, shows her stuff in this video that's swept the nation this week. Our friends at Animal Planet's Daily Treat point out that she's got better moves than some of the contestants we've seen on "Dancing With the Stars," and we have to concur! (Maybe the choreographers such try clicker training next season.)
It's funny to watch a dog dance -- especially in a sparkly green dress -- but what we really love about this video is how happy she looks the entire time! Whether you're salsa dancing with your spaniel, or laying around with your Labrador this weekend, we hope you all find something that makes your tails wag.
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Carrie, the Dancing Merengue Dog, shows her stuff in this video that's swept the nation this week. Our friends at Animal Planet's Daily Treat point out that she's got better moves than some of the contestants we've seen on "Dancing With the Stars," and we have to concur! (Maybe the choreographers such try clicker training next season.)
It's funny to watch a dog dance -- especially in a sparkly green dress -- but what we really love about this video is how happy she looks the entire time! Whether you're salsa dancing with your spaniel, or laying around with your Labrador this weekend, we hope you all find something that makes your tails wag.
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You might already be aware that, here at Paw Nation, we have a bit of a soft spot for baby sloths. Well, okay, we tend to have a soft spot for baby animals of all kinds, but sloths, with their long, goofy front legs and inquisitive little faces are special.
The folks at Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica think so, too -- especially Claire Trimer, the Sanctuary's baby sloth wrangler (and yes, that's what we want to be when we grow up, too!). The Sanctuary houses around 135 sloths, all there for various reasons, but all being cared for and loved just the same.
If watching the video below inspires you to learn more about Sloth Sanctuary or the furry darlings that live there, check out Sloth Sanctuary's website.
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The folks at Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica think so, too -- especially Claire Trimer, the Sanctuary's baby sloth wrangler (and yes, that's what we want to be when we grow up, too!). The Sanctuary houses around 135 sloths, all there for various reasons, but all being cared for and loved just the same.
If watching the video below inspires you to learn more about Sloth Sanctuary or the furry darlings that live there, check out Sloth Sanctuary's website.
Those cuddly tiger cubs and frolicking baby monkeys get plenty of oohs and ahhs, but what about about the sweet, slow-motion sloth? As our friends at Fit Bottomed Girls point out, we could learn a lot from these cuddly cuties. Just watch them share, eat their veggies, take naps and love up on each other. Could we stand to be a bit more sloth-like in those respects? You bet we could.
In the meantime, we'll just sit back and enjoy the nearly unbearable cuteness of the sloths of the Aviaros Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica.
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In the meantime, we'll just sit back and enjoy the nearly unbearable cuteness of the sloths of the Aviaros Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica.
It's not a flying pig, but it's almost as rare. Here we have a swimming ape!
Generally speaking, orangutans can't -- and don't -- swim. They stay away from the water, and if they do happen to slip into the old swimming hole, they're more likely to sink than perfect their side stroke. However, Suryia, a 7-year-old orangutan at Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina, is swimming with a passion and skill never before witnessed in his species.
Not only does he wade into the water, but he actually is able to dive for "treasures" and swim up to 20 feet independently, reports the (U.K.) Daily Telegraph. It started with his trainer giving him a life vest so he could learn the proper technique, and now... Well, just watch the video!
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Generally speaking, orangutans can't -- and don't -- swim. They stay away from the water, and if they do happen to slip into the old swimming hole, they're more likely to sink than perfect their side stroke. However, Suryia, a 7-year-old orangutan at Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina, is swimming with a passion and skill never before witnessed in his species.
Not only does he wade into the water, but he actually is able to dive for "treasures" and swim up to 20 feet independently, reports the (U.K.) Daily Telegraph. It started with his trainer giving him a life vest so he could learn the proper technique, and now... Well, just watch the video!
The South Korean penguins might not have much in the way of soccer skills, but that hasn't stopped their coach for putting them on the field. The 11 flightless footballers can be found wearing the national team colors at the Everland aquarium, located about an hour outside of Seoul.
The penguins' trainer, Lee Kwang-hee, hopes this spirited group of admittedly wobbly players will inspire the South Korean team to reach the next round at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, as you'll see in the video below from the New York Post.
What do you think Paw Nation? Is this a charming display of national spirit or should these animals have been left to romp and play without tiny jerseys and balls?
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The penguins' trainer, Lee Kwang-hee, hopes this spirited group of admittedly wobbly players will inspire the South Korean team to reach the next round at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, as you'll see in the video below from the New York Post.
What do you think Paw Nation? Is this a charming display of national spirit or should these animals have been left to romp and play without tiny jerseys and balls?
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Here at Paw Nation, we know that every pet has a story, and it's usually a story their owners just love to tell. So we decided to hit the streets to ask pets (and their owners) about everything from how they were adopted to what was the naughtiest thing they've ever done. It's our weekly series, "Pet On The Street."
This week in "Pet On The Street," we hear about all the cute things dogs do when their owners walk in the door -- including spinning, jumping, flipping and licking! Be sure to tell us how your pooch welcomes you in the comments below.
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This week in "Pet On The Street," we hear about all the cute things dogs do when their owners walk in the door -- including spinning, jumping, flipping and licking! Be sure to tell us how your pooch welcomes you in the comments below.
Many of us see our pets as our children, so it only makes sense that pet moms should celebrate Mother's Day right alongside women with human kids, right?
Paige the border collie (remember her?) is working hard to make this Mother's Day a memorable one for her owner with flowers and even breakfast in bed. Check it out in the video below!
And to think, some puppy parents out there will just be happy to wake up to fewer puddles and chewed-up shoes.
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Paige the border collie (remember her?) is working hard to make this Mother's Day a memorable one for her owner with flowers and even breakfast in bed. Check it out in the video below!
And to think, some puppy parents out there will just be happy to wake up to fewer puddles and chewed-up shoes.
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Today's round-up features the irresistible Irish setter.
To celebrate Paw Nation's first birthday, we're bringing back some of our favorite posts from the past year. Well, you can't talk about favorite posts without mentioning "Surprised Kitty!" Not only was this video an enormous hit with our readers, but it swept the entire nation (as in the United States, not just the Paw Nation). When we first ran the story, the video had accumulated more than eight million views. And now? Over 23 million. And we still love watching it!
Now that the New York Post has reported it, it's official: Dogs go insane for the Law & Order theme music. Whether it's the wailing of the electric guitar, the clean slurring of the clarinet or the anticipation of yet another murder-to-be-solved, when that theme starts a-playin', those dogs start a-howlin'.
While the experts interviewed by the Post don't really know why the dogs howl (one says "When the music hits a certain note, it . . . hits a signal in their auditory nerve and makes them howl," and another says "It's probably due to the staccato sound of the music, which is very jarring"), what everyone can agree on is that it is a fascinating phenomenon, and maybe dogs are more interested in sending criminals to the slammer than we previously thought.
So was TV-theme giant Mike Post sent to Earth to secretly torture/entertain our canines with his music? Scientists will soon begin experiments with some of his other themes from "Quantum Leap," "Wiseguy," and "Doogie Howser, M.D." to find out more.
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While the experts interviewed by the Post don't really know why the dogs howl (one says "When the music hits a certain note, it . . . hits a signal in their auditory nerve and makes them howl," and another says "It's probably due to the staccato sound of the music, which is very jarring"), what everyone can agree on is that it is a fascinating phenomenon, and maybe dogs are more interested in sending criminals to the slammer than we previously thought.
So was TV-theme giant Mike Post sent to Earth to secretly torture/entertain our canines with his music? Scientists will soon begin experiments with some of his other themes from "Quantum Leap," "Wiseguy," and "Doogie Howser, M.D." to find out more.
You would think that goats are probably the worst-suited animals for tree climbing . There is no way a goat could climb a tree. Won't happen. Can't happen.
You'd be wrong.
Watch this crazy video of a goat climbing a tree with Jackie Chan-esque grace. How does he get back down? Just keep watching.
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You'd be wrong.
Watch this crazy video of a goat climbing a tree with Jackie Chan-esque grace. How does he get back down? Just keep watching.
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Today's round-up features the delightful Dalmatian!
Ever tell your friends about something funny your pets do but can never get them to do it in front of company? YouTube user Sweetpea377 went to an extreme to prove that her tuxedo cat hangs out in a rather unusual place -- every night!
The First Dog is so darn cute, we can hardly stand it.
Proving that he's got a playful streak (he is, after all, a canine and still a puppy) Bo sniffed out the camera crew surrounding him on the White House lawn and decided that one particular microphone looked the tastiest.
As far as misbehaving goes, Bo's playfulness is mild and good-natured compared to some other presidential pets! (See below.)
Watch as he romps with the microphone and gives it a few good bites before it's rescued.
Want more Bo? Click here for more videos of the presidential pup with President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.
Every time a presidential pet breaks protocol or gives in to their "bad" side, it's reported as international news. So far the Obamas' Portuguese Water Dog, has only been guilty of trying to chew on people's feet and chomping on a news camera microphone like it was a tasty treat. How have other presidential pets acted badly in the past?
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Proving that he's got a playful streak (he is, after all, a canine and still a puppy) Bo sniffed out the camera crew surrounding him on the White House lawn and decided that one particular microphone looked the tastiest.
As far as misbehaving goes, Bo's playfulness is mild and good-natured compared to some other presidential pets! (See below.)
Watch as he romps with the microphone and gives it a few good bites before it's rescued.
Want more Bo? Click here for more videos of the presidential pup with President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.
Every time a presidential pet breaks protocol or gives in to their "bad" side, it's reported as international news. So far the Obamas' Portuguese Water Dog, has only been guilty of trying to chew on people's feet and chomping on a news camera microphone like it was a tasty treat. How have other presidential pets acted badly in the past?
Presidential Pets Behaving Badly
During the last days of President George W. Bush's presidency in November 2008, his Scottish terrier Barney bit a Reuters reporter, Jon Decker, on the finger, requiring the newsman to get it bandaged and take antibiotics for several days. Why was Barney so irritable? Maybe because he was cooped up on the White House grounds for eight years! "Barney had never walked in a neighborhood," Bush revealed in a speech he made to the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan in May 2009. "He only knew the South Lawn [of the White House]."
April D. Ryan / AFP
In 1985, then President Ronald Reagan's exuberant dog Lucky, a Bouvier de Flanders, unceremoniously dragged the president across the White House Lawn, making the president look bad in front of a bevy of photographers and visiting Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
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Described as a "clinically depressed poodle" by one newspaper, Sumo the Maltese snapped one night in January 2009 and bit his owner, the former French President Jacques Chirac. "The dog went for him for no apparent reason," said his wife, Bernadette Chirac. "We were already aware the animal was unpredictable and is actually being treated with pills for depression." Mr. Chirac was bitten so badly --- though Mrs. Chirac refused to divulge where --- that he had to go to the emergency room.
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's Labrador retriever Koni sure knows how to party! In April 2009, she snuck into a room containing a table heaped with platters of cookies, cakes and biscuits meant to be served at a meeting of Russia's ruling party members and helped herself to the goodies --- every last crumb. "Koni ate everything," marveled one of Putin's bodyguards, who witnessed the whole incident and (wisely) decided not to intervene.
Alexei Druzhinin, AP
President Theodore Roosevelt's bull terrier, Pete, caused an international incident when the temperamental canine chased the visiting French ambassador Jules Jusserand down a White House hallway and bit him --- reportedly on the seat of his pants! When the French government complained, Pete was "exiled to the Roosevelt mansion at Sagamore Hill," according to the book, "The Pawprints of History" by Stanley Corent and Andy Bartlett.
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Old Whiskers, a goat belonging to the son of President Benjamin Harrison, had a mischievous streak. One day, Old Whiskers ran away with some of the grandchildren and the president had to chase after the old goat down Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Pol, a yellow-headed Amazon parrot belonging to President Andrew Jackson, had to be removed from his funeral due to her "crude language." She was reportedly cursing up a storm!
Gore Fiendus (Jerry Frausto), http://www.flickr.com/photos/gorefiendus/2894098434/
President Bill Clinton and his family famously had Socks the cat when they lived at the White House. When the Clintons later got a chocolate Labrador retriever named Buddy to join them at the presidential residence, the cat never took to him. Socks would hiss at Buddy and they had to be kept apart. Sadly, Socks passed away in February 2009 after a long bout with cancer, and Buddy died in January 2002 when he was hit by a car near the Clintons' home in Chappaqua, New York.
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