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By: Jim (Doggybytes.ca)

Jim (Doggybytes.ca) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:41:17 +0000

This is seriously COOL!

When I first looked at the pic, the dog looked like a pit bull (still does to me ), I was hoping. =P

I jumped out of a plane once back in my 20's, the most difficult part of that experience for me was jumping out of the plane (duh! lol), after I was out and I prayed for my chute to open . . . and it did, it was like sitting in a big swing. It was pretty neat.

It's interesting that dogs don't perceive heights the same way people do, and that they therefore have less fear than humans do of heights. I wonder if that just goes for trained dogs though.

Anyway, seriously cool post Mary! =)

By: MaryHaight

MaryHaight — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:13:46 +0000

Yes, the GSD and cousins are well-reputed and thought to be smartest dogs there–naturlich!–and it is rather shocking to think about landing with a dog, but also puts a really big grin on my face as I shake my head and wonder what's next for dog jobs! Jeez, the Dusseldorf thing sounds too wild, and not in a good way. Hope those boots have some kind of impervious bottoms so glass doesn't pierce…I'll have to go check out your blog and find this post…sounds interesting…like everything else you have over at willmydoghateme.com ;-D

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uberVU - social comments — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:37:53 +0000

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By: MaryHaight

MaryHaight — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:04:43 +0000

Thanks, Karen–I saw this photo and was in awe! These dogs are amazing, aren't they?

By: MaryHaight

MaryHaight — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:16:08 +0000

Hi, Michele! Yes, it's really something that they can take that leap without a fuss…I'd like to know what the "warm-up" exercises are that precede these giant leaps into thin air!

By: MaryHaight

MaryHaight — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:11:46 +0000

Welcome, Jan and yes, it's incredible that sniffer dogs can find termites and bedbugs, as well as people and bombs–what a range! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.