Yorkie flipping over friend
Mia the Yorkie is chasing Micah the Maltese and is going so fast she flips over herself leaving her a little confused...
The Swiss Alps...heavenly
A heavenly drive in the Swiss Alps to the town of Crans Montana, Switzerland. The same town that the European Master's Golf tournament is played.
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Narcissistic Parrot Loves Talking To Its Mirror Reflection
Rosie is learning how to speak! She sees herself in a mirror and keeps saying hello to her new friend. Birds and other animals make funny reactions when they see their reflection in the mirror.
It's a fact. Parrots recognize their own reflection in mirrors as another parrot! They may even become attached to the image and overly protective of the mirror. Some parrots have been seen dancing for themselves for hours on end. Talk about reflection obsession! This colourful and clever bird is truly an experience to witness. Mirror, mirror on the wall. "Hello! Hello! Hello!?"
One of the most common toys bird owners use is a mirror. But there's good and bad about <a href="https://rumble.com/v6e8vh-mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-who-is-the-greyest-of-them-all.html" target="_blank">giving parrots access to mirrors</a>. It is recommended that the mirror remains a special occasion and not in constant sight. When a parrot becomes attached to the image, it may lessen their bond with you and create an unhealthy protective nature in the bird.
Say the parrot has seen its reflection in the shiny metal toaster. Well, when the bird is in the cage, no one may be allowed near the toaster as the parrot will begin to frantically reaction in protection of their buddy. Parrots mate for life, and once they choose a mate, they stay together forever. Detaching your bird from its new lover will be a romantically impossible task!
Mirrors may also confuse birds as they cannot hear, taste or smell the bird they think they are seeing. Without the ability to preen or touch the other parrot, they may become confused and frustrated.
That being said, used correctly, mirrors may be an excellent addition to improve your parrots quality of life! Are you worried your bird isn't getting enough attention from you? Mirrors may even help parrots who are lonely think there is company nearby to improve the birds mood.
Remember that glass mirrors are not only breakable but they are often backed with metallic compounds that can be toxic if ingested. Use caution in this endeavour, and do not give the cracking beak of a parrot anything it can shatter.
On positive end of the behavioural spectrum, <a href="https://rumble.com/v4uz61-bird-hates-reflection.html" target="_blank">parrots’ narcissism</a> can be an amusing thing, and, under certain circumstances, it can be a useful tool for redirecting some traits. On the negative end of the spectrum, it can lead to obsessive territoriality combined with aggression. Parrot people need to be aware of the possibilities when parrots fall madly in love with their reflections. Be prepared for any problems! Remember, birds can be kept singly just fine without access to a mirror. Many bird owners refuse to allow their birds access, and others do. It's a controversial topic of conversation with highlighted good and bad outcomes. It's your decision and use your discretion.
We may never have the answers to the questions this topic brings to mind. The bottom line is that if it makes your bird happy and there are no unwanted behaviours resulting from it, there’s no reason to disallow this form of entertainment. There are many videos and conversations online regarding the topic. Explore which option may be best for your feathered friend!
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Angry Yorkie jealous of donkey's attention
Listen to the way this tiny Yorkie barks at a pair of donkeys when its owner begins to pet them. So jealous!
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Dog Standing In Shallow Waters Swims For Its Life
You would swim for your life too if you were only 7 inches tall and had no idea how deep the water was! It is actually only 5 inches deep, but this poor little pooch has no idea! She just paddles away like there is no tomorrow and doesn't stop. We don't know if it is fear or just a natural reaction, but as soon as her little paws hit the freezing cold water, those little furry legs just starting a paddling and it is hilarious to watch! At least it's good doggy-paddle practice!
When the owner of these two adorable little dogs decides to take them for an afternoon <a href="https://rumble.com/v67rsn-white-dog-runs-into-the-water-and-swims.html" target="_blank">swim</a>, she has no idea she is about to witness a hysterical moment where a seven inch dog paddles for dear life in only five inches of water!
What we find so funny is the other little white dog, who calmly stands there staring at the other dog who is paddling a million miles a minute. He stands there for a while before realizing that maybe he should be doing it too and starts to paddle alongside his buddy. You can hear one of his owners yell out "You can stand", but this doesn't faze the little dog and he just keeps on paddling with those tiny little legs!
This Yorkshire Terrier seems to have a fear of the water and once it's paws touch it, it becomes life or death to this poor little pooch. We are happy that his owner is holding up up safely or he may just tire himself out completely and sink right to the bottom of the pool!
Yorkshire Terriers, or also commonly known as "Yorkies" are a very small breed of terrier, rarely reaching their largest size of seven pounds. We would think with such a small body weight, this tiny, little canine would just float along the top of the water!
Yorkies were bred in the 19th century to catch rats and are not typically a big fan of water. These lap dogs are described as somewhat spoiled and "upright" in character, expecting a lot from their owners. They are naturally intelligent, curious and require a lot of attention. They can be very aggressive and this is why they are not recommended to be placed in a home with small children. Although they are easy to train, they do require a lot of time and mental stimulation
Most people make the assumption that all dogs can swim. That is not the case however. Breeds like the Bulldog are not built for swimming in water and typically tend to sink to the bottom. Yorkshire Terriers can swim if they have to, but they are also do not have the swimmers bodies. Not all <a href="https://rumble.com/v31oep-talkative-yorkie.html" target="_blank">Yorkies</a> can swim and we wonder what would happen if this little guys owners let him go.
The best way to find out if your dog can swim in to bring him into shallow water like in this video and slowly pull your hand away. Never throw your dog in the water. You never know if they will sink or swim!
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