The Saint Bernards work best in teams of at least three dogs. They are sent out on patrols following storms, and they wander the paths looking for stranded travelers. If they come upon a victim, two dogs lie down beside the person to keep him warm; one of the two licks his face to stimulate him back to consciousness. Meanwhile, another dog will have already started back to the hospice to sound the alarm.
Stanley CorenMany dog owners believe that as much as 60 percent of their pet's brain is set aside solely to demonstrate applications of the verb "to eat"-in both the active and passive forms.
Stanley CorenThe greatest fear dogs know is the fear that you will not come back when you go out the door without them.
Stanley CorenOur reverence for workaholism has produced corporate leaders who believe they don't need sleep, and neither should anyone else.
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