Scientific research gives new explanations to a very old relationship.

Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behaviour Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet. By John Bradshaw. Basic Books; 324 pages; $25.99. Buy from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk

Dogs seem to have been our beloved companions since there was written history. It is hard to be precise(精确地) about when the friendship began, but a reasonable guess is that it has been going strong for more than 20,000 years. For John Bradshaw, a biologist who founded the anthrozoology department(the place known as human-non-human-animal studies) at the University of Bristol, having some idea about how dogs got to be dogs is the first step towards gaining a better understanding of human-dog relationship. It is generally accepted that dogs were raised by human beings from wolves. However, Bradshaw’s research refuted the wrong ideas about the close relationship of dogs to wolves and the mistakes that this has led to, especially in the training of dogs over the past century or so.

Dogs are not like nicely brought-up wolves, says the author, nor are they much like people despite their excellent ability to enter our lives and our hearts. However, dogs have a distinguish talent: they experience and react to the world through their extraordinary sense of smell: their sensitivity to smells is between 10,000 and 100,000 times greater than ours. And their trainability allow dogs to perform almost unimaginable tasks, such as smelling the early stages of a cancer long before a normal medical diagnosis(诊断) would discover it.

The latest scientific research can help dogs and their owners have happier, healthier relationships by encouraging people to understand dogs better. But Mr. Bradshaw is also fearful. In particular, he fears the incestuous（近亲繁殖）narrowing of the gene pool that modern breeders have brought about. He also worries that the increasing urbanization of society and the pressures on couples to work long hours are putting dogs under huge stress.

“Dog Sense” is neither a report nor a description of the joys of dog-ownership. At times its use of research data can be slightly difficult to understand. But this is a wonderfully informative, instructive book that will do good to every dog whose owner reads it.

Vacation Packages in Los Angeles

A Disney in Los Angeles

Enjoy a fantastic and magical adventure in the Los Angeles area with A Disney in Los Angeles, which includes a four-night stay and a 1-day Disneyland Park Hopper(通票）with transport which will help you set up a perfect experience to Disney.

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4 nights' stay in one of over 85 hotels of your choice

1-day Disneyland Park Hopper with transport

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People of all ages love Disneyland, and you will have the park's all kinds of rides and attractions. If you would prefer to look for excitement on exciting rides like Space Mountain, you are sure to find something new and exciting at Disneyland!

Experience of the Hollywood Stars

With Experience of the Hollywood Stars, you can get a two-night stay at a hotel and the chance to see some of the most popular stars of Los Angeles!

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2 nights' stay in one of over 85 hotels of your choice

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The package includes the Celebrity Homes and Rodeo Drive Shopping Tour, so you are sure to have fantastic time in having a look at the houses of your favorite stars as well as in shopping.

Places of Interest in Los Angeles

The fantastic city of Los Angeles has much to offer, and you can take full advantage of it with Places of Interest in Los Angeles, offering a three-night stay.

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3 nights' stay in one of over 85 hotels of your choice

Half-day Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tour

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Visit the most beautiful sights in the area and come back to your freshly-made bed for all three nights of your stay. You'll be able to enjoy every moment of your vacation whether in your room or out in the town.

Money Smart Youth Ambassadors

About

Youth from across Michigan can become financial leaders by applying to be a 4-H Money Smart Youth Ambassador. This program sponsored by Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development started in 2020 and provides an opportunity for young people to spread financial knowledge with their peers by means of media.

Money Smart Youth Ambassadors gain leadership and public speaking experience by serving as guest speakers during presentations and podcasts (播客), developing games, creating social media campaigns, writing articles and providing valuable input into future financial education programs. Check out their amazing work below!

How to Join

This program is open to all Michigan youth aging 12-19.

Applications are accepted until August 1 annually for the upcoming year. Interviews take place in August or September.

Ambassador Expectations

•Serve as a Michigan 4-H Money Smart Youth Ambassador member from September to June.

•Create and promote money education and programs locally.

•Be present at all virtual meetings as scheduled with at least 75% attendance at monthly meetings.

•Contact the group advisors if unable to participate in conference calls, meetings, events or trainings as they are scheduled.

Resources Created by Money Smart Youth Ambassadors

•Articles

Read about interesting money topics to help you become smart consumers and get a head start on growing your wealth. These articles were written by youth for youth.

•Minimalism and Money Saving by Alexis V.

•Multiplying your Money Early by Leah L.

•Games

Have fun learning what it takes to grow your money with these games created by our Money Smart Youth Ambassadors.

•Kahoot Game on Credit by Brooke R.

•Money Word Search by Harper Jane A.

For more information, contact a group advisor:

Kathy Jamieson, jamies13@ msu. edu