You have a night out where you meet other dog lovers who share your same interest. Owners may have preconceived ideas about how their dogs should act, and the dogs might not meet those expectations. A dog's behavior might be abnormal, the result of malfunction of the brain. Enrolling your pet and yourself in a dog obedience course is a classic win-win situation. The dogs have fun, you have fun, and the neighbors will be delighted.
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Dr. Craig Harper, a wildlife specialist with the UT Agricultural Extension Service, says the type of feeder you choose can determine the types of birds you'll attract to your backyard. Woodpeckers, nut hatches and chickadees prefer suet feeders, a type of feeder that enables the birds to grip the structure and then get their food. You're probably familiar with the more traditional feeders, usually in the form of wooden houses. But more sophisticated versions are made of metal or plastic, designed this way to fend off squirrels and other wildlife that might steal bird food. Regardless of the types of birds you hope to attract, select a feeder that is made of durable materials that will withstand inclement weather and heavy use by wildlife.