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Dogs have not traveled far along the evolutionary road since the time they hunted and killed for food. In fact, some breeds are still selectively bred for their tendency to chase or stalk prey and at least capture, if not kill and/or eat them.

Notable among these are the Terriers, Dachshunds, sighthounds and various hunting breeds. It is no wonder then, that pet dogs occasionally succumb to their ancestral tendency, even without special training.

Dogs are often inadvertently trained to kill. For example, many dog owners have urged their pets (sometimes playfully) to chase cats, squirrels and stray dogs, and are often horrified when their dogs bring home the neighbor’s Teacup Poodle as a trophy of the chase.

Sometimes other animals, usually cats, have “trained” dogs to become killers. These animals do this unknowingly by sitting on fences, rooftops, in trees or beyond fences, tantalizing the dog from a safe vantage point.

After enough of this teasing, the dog becomes sufficiently frustrated to attack an animal when the opportunity presents itself.

Dogs that kill other animals are usually, but not necessarily, of the excitable type and react aggressively or dominantly to other species or smaller dogs.

The killing of smaller dogs or cats by larger dogs is usually the case in urban areas. However, when dog packs operate as Hunting groups, much larger animals become the prey, sometimes even people.

Most dogs that have killed people, either by themselves or in packs, select children as their prey. Child killings (especially those committed by lone dogs) have usually occurred at or within the dog’s “territory,” or have involved a child who screamed shrilly when first approached or knocked down.

A small percentage of dogs appears to be stimulated in the most primitive way by the screaming of any animal: their reaction is to kill that animal. Wild canines have killed members of their own pack that cry out after they have become trapped or are injured.

Dogs that kill other animals should be differentiated from those with a fighting problem. Most dog fights end before either of the combatants is seriously injured.

These episodes rarely result in the death of either dog. Predatory attacks aimed at killing the prey animal are deliberate, with the fangs aimed at the base of the prey’s neck just above the shoulders. If the prey is on its back, the soft flesh of the throat or belly is attacked.

A predatory attack also usually includes violent shaking of the victim. Rarely does a domestic dog actually eat its kill, though some that prey on chickens and other fowl tend to do so more often that cat or dog killers.

Daniel Millions
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/killing-animals-and-attacking-children-132834.html

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Jenny Rogers
http://www.articlesbase.com/dating-articles/fishing-singles-online-at-totally-free-dating-fishing-site-723983.html

Six years after the state Supreme Court dismissed his $433 million lawsuit against the gun industry, Mayor Daley today called for a change of venue — to the World Court normally reserved for disputes between nations and crimes against humanity.
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Federal lawmakers Tuesday introduced bills into the House and Senate that would repeal most of the local gun laws in Washington, D.C.
The bills come less than a week after Democratic leaders withdrew landmark legislation that would have given the District a vote in the House of Representatives because of Republican plans to introduce an amendment similarly aimed at loosening city gun restrictions.
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I fish in a freshwater pond and I want to know what is the best time to start go Fishing again. Also what temperature is good to start?

Right during a full moon or when there’s a new moon

My husband recently bought my son his first Fishing rod, and planned on teaching him to fish. But before he got the chance, we had to move and the movers lost my husband’s rod! I’d like to buy him a new one for his birthday, but I hate fishing and know nothing about it. Any suggestions on which ones are good?
Btw, I don’t know specifically what he fishes for, but we’re in tennessee and he wants to go try out a nearby lake – if that tells you anything.

Someone already said to buy an Ugly Stick, and I know others will say it again, but listen to me…STAY AWAY FROM THE UGLY STICK!!!!!

Lots of dogs chase their tails when they’ve got energy and excitement that they don’t know how to handle. For some dogs, the big event is going outside after being cooped up all day.

Getting out of the tub is always exciting as well. And the sight of a leash is a sure-fire call to action.

For some dogs, chasing their tails is something to do when they really don’t know what to do. It’s like people who bite their nails, tap on a desk, or do some other physical action subconsciously.

Dogs roll over and over on their backs. They jump up on their hind legs. They run around in circles and bark. These are all normal outlets for energy and excitement, and dogs do them all of the time.

Tail chasing is less common. Researchers are not sure why dogs do it, but they suspect it may have something to do with their Hunting pasts.

Dogs originally got their meals by hunting, usually small prey such as rabbits. Their brains and eyes are wired in such a way that they’re intensely aware of quick movements.

It’s possible that some dogs catch a glimpse of their tails, get excited, and, without thinking about it, try to catch the pesky things. They rarely succeed, of course. So they keep trying.

We don’t have any reason to believe that dogs really think their tails are prey to be captured. But that basic instinct may be what gets them started.

Dogs That Chase Their Tails Just To Show Off

Even if dogs initially see their tails as bushy little squirrels, it shouldn’t take them long to realize their mistake.

Yet some dogs keep chasing – not just once or twice, but all the time. They may simply think it’s fun, especially when the people they live with think it’s fun too.

Tail chasing is pretty cute when dogs first do it, and a lot of people make a big fuss over it. And dogs happen to enjoy an appreciative audience. When they discover that something gets them a lot of attention, they’ll keep doing it.

But this has a downside. Like actors who are always “on,” some dogs get such a thrill from performing that they keep doing it even when the curtain is down. Tail chasing is hard work,
and they run themselves ragged until they collapse in a panting heap on the floor.

Then they get up and do it again.

Daniel Millions
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/learn-why-your-dog-chases-his-tail-132840.html

To buy any house, condo or mobile home, many real estate agents and sellers only accept offers from buyers who are pre-qualified for a home loan or have cash in hand. It is a very rare occasion that someone has adequate money to purchase a new home without some kind of financing required.

Your Credit History Is Relevant

Pre-qualification for any mortgage is heavily based on your current credit score and your debt to income ratios. Financial institutions want confirmation that you have paid bills when due, have the resources available to manage the mortgage for which you are requesting and that you are not presently behind on any of your monthly payment loans.

While a poor credit score is not necessarily %the kiss of death to a% mortgage pre-qualification, having a low credit score typically means a higher interest rate. Typically, the poorer your credit is, the more you will pay overall when borrowing money from a financial institution.

Your best plan of action is to make certain you pay on time. Additionally, never get in over your head with debt. Download a copy of your credit report before you fill out an application for any loans and verify that the information is correct. If it displays late payments that were not, in reality, late, find canceled checks and bank statements as proof and then write or fax the credit bureaus and ask for that information to be adjusted. The same is relevant to accounts that are not ones you applied for or unauthorized charges.

Shop Online for Good Rates

Bank interest rates will fluctuate. To start, there are adjustable and fixed rates. When it comes to adjustable rates, your starting interest rate is low, but it may go up or fall depending on what the prime rate does and the indexes that it the loan is connected to. While adjustable rates can be attractive to the bargain hunter, your mortgage payment usually rises throughout the life of the loan making it tough to get a hold of your mortgage payment.

Fixed rates remain steady throughout the life of your loan, so that you know exactly how much you will be paying for the next fifteen to thirty years. With the arrival of the Internet, it is much easier to find rates that fit your budget. Many online sites will even put rates side by side for you so that you have a bargaining chip to get banks to compete for your business.

All interest rates are linked to points. Points are a percentage of your loan amount that you pay to find a lower interest rate. You will find points ranging from zero to three. Most people go for zero-point loans because they do not have the funds for the extra money required. Talk to your lender about the alternatives. Most are more than prepared to work out a mortgage loan that fits your needs.

Do Not Purchase More than You Can Manage Financially

Though not as common, in the past lenders and realtors were more than willing to help you buy a home out of your budget by employing alternate mortgage plans like interest-only loans. Usually, these loans are affordable, but do not permit you to build up any equity in your home.

On the other hand, consider how much money you can comfortably afford to pay every month and request no more than that amount. You can always bargain sellers down in price and you will have the home you like at a monthly payment you can handily afford.

Lee Bell
http://www.articlesbase.com/mortgage-articles/prequalify-for-a-home-loan-before-house-Hunting-734580.html

Steelhead fishing in winter is never easy, not even during the good times. But when the mid-season doldrums set in around February, things can get downright tough. The big runs of hatchery steelhead that provided such good fishing in December and January have tapered off to a trickle in most rivers. And the large wild fish that will cause so much excitement at the end of the season haven’t yet arrived. On a coast-wide average, there simply aren’t nearly as many steelhead in our rivers and creeks during February as during the rest of the season.

The fish may be fewer and farther between, but not the fishermen. A steady stream of boat anglers casts to every inch of likely looking holding water, and the shores of popular rivers are crisscrossed by the muddy trails of bank anglers. The fish available in most streams get pounded hard on a daily basis. And it doesn’t help when prolonged cold weather results in cool, clear water and spooky, sluggish steelhead.

Those are just a few of the reasons why many steelhead anglers refer to February as the “mid-season break” in fishing, and others call it the “dog days of winter.”  February is a excellent time of the year for fisherman to take advantage of discounted guided trips.  The fishing is challenging, but still worth it!

Things I would use to catch Steelhead in the winter would be: Hardware (Plugs, large spoons or Spinners). Flies like Black Stones, Hex Nymphs, Bead heads, and Egg flies. Other methods, such as spawn, Drifting wax worms are also used.

Rainbow Trout can be caught on small stick baits, Tiny Spinners, Wax Worms, and Fly Fishing with Nymphs.

Make sure to check the hatch charts for the river you are fishing to understand more about the bugs under the surface of the water, this will give you a base to purchase or tie the right bug. Always remember winter fishing must be done slow and patiently.

I encourage you to experience a guided fishing trip for steel head on the Muskegon River in Newaygo, Michigan, which is less than an hour from Grand Rapids, Mi.  The Muskegon River boasts some of the absolute best Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout fishing in the Great Lakes Region! With expansive gravel bars, slow deep holes, runs and over fourteen miles of spawning gravel, it’s no wonder the Mighty Muskegon is home to so many trout and game fish species.

Enjoy your day on the water.

Article provided by Mike Marsh: Marsh Ridge River Guide Service & Evolution Sport Fishing Charters www.MarshGuideService.com and Sherri Russell: Hess Lake Rentals www.Hesslakerentals.com.

Brent Vanderstelt
http://www.articlesbase.com/fishing-articles/winter-steelhead-fishing-723595.html

The Vermont Senate could consider House Bill 243 as early as tomorrow.
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