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Dogs align themselves with Earth’s magnetic field when it comes time to poop
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Posted on 01/02/2014 3:00:23 PM PST by Perdogg

Dogs have been found to be sensitive to Earth's magnetic field, and apparently align themselves along the magnetic north-south axis before they defecate. Czech and German researchers studied 70 dogs during 1,893 defecations and 5,582 urinations over the course of two years, and found that when the Earth's magnetic field was stable the dogs chose to align themselves with it. When it was unstable, such as during a solar flare, the dogs would become confused.

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TOPICS: Astronomy; Chit/Chat; Pets/Animals; Science
KEYWORDS: animalhusbandry; astronomy; canines; czechrepublic; doggieping; dogs; germany; godsgravesglyphs; gps; helixmakemineadouble; huntergatherers; magneticfield; magneticpole; magnetism; meteorology; napl; poleshift; poopy; puppy; science
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To: NoCmpromiz; JRandomFreeper; GeronL

It’d be C-17’s now as they are phasing out the C-5’s here.
And C-130’s, we’d have to worry about them.
Don’t want a herky bird bouncing through the fields like some deranged video game mod.


121 posted on 01/02/2014 8:24:11 PM PST by Darksheare (Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
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To: Ditter; ro_dreaming

They’re just sooo worthy. And cuddly. And cute.

ro, One of my little guys (the spinner) is just poop obsessed. I swear he can poop at will, just because he’s wanting a snack (AARRGGHH!!) We had better be right behind him & quick. Sometimes he pulls the ‘double deuce’ while we’re emptying the scooper. Drives me crazy.

Our first little Eskie & Mia will kind of leap away like “*I* didn’t do that!” MiaMu does like to sniff after the boys, though. She’s so dainty lol I just don’t get it.


122 posted on 01/02/2014 8:27:50 PM PST by KGeorge (Till we're together again, Gypsy girl. May 28, 1998- June 3, 2013)
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To: cripplecreek

Mine back up to the fence like they’re trying to crap in the neighbor’s yard.

The fence runs north/south.

Not sure if that is significant.


123 posted on 01/02/2014 8:36:12 PM PST by Salamander (Hey, Jack the Ripper, won't you come on over... hook me up to the power lines of your love...)
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To: GeronL

You probably live right over a geologic vortex.

[or somethin’]

;]


124 posted on 01/02/2014 8:38:57 PM PST by Salamander (Hey, Jack the Ripper, won't you come on over... hook me up to the power lines of your love...)
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To: Salamander

That sounds scary!


125 posted on 01/02/2014 8:41:02 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: NoCmpromiz

If I happen to see it, I’ll try to note the direction, but I ain’t looking for it on purpose


126 posted on 01/02/2014 8:41:58 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: GeronL

Tie a rope around your waist and a porch post when you go out.

You’ll be fine.

:)


127 posted on 01/02/2014 9:14:00 PM PST by Salamander (Hey, Jack the Ripper, won't you come on over... hook me up to the power lines of your love...)
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To: Slings and Arrows

Nope. Dogs in Manhattan follow the grid


128 posted on 01/02/2014 9:26:34 PM PST by rmlew ("Mosques are our barracks, minarets our bayonets, domes our helmets, the believers our soldiers.")
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To: GeronL; Darksheare; JRandomFreeper
Ya gotta go back and read the posts that lead up to that..

We're trying to justify a grant to study this further since Darksheare found some flaws in the original... ;-)

So far Johnny has a big electromagnet thing, I donated the use of the farm behind the barn, Darksheare is going to apply for the grant..

All we need now is a dog (with handler of course) to, um, study... with suitable compensation of course.. and we know you have one. Dog that is. We're not sure if you have handles. But it's close enough for the purposes of the research.

And when we have concluded the project (which will be shortly after we find that the grant will not be renewed for the next fiscal year) we will need to hire a writer and staff to author the publication of our research. We will be open to suggested applicants at that time.

129 posted on 01/02/2014 10:09:05 PM PST by NoCmpromiz (John 14:6 is a non-pluralistic comment.)
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To: NoCmpromiz

lol

good luck!


130 posted on 01/02/2014 10:12:33 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: KGeorge

>>> (Someone I know calls it “s#!+ and spin”)
Do only males do this? My 3 boys, do, but my 4 girls never have.

Now that you’ve asked & I’m thinking about it, only one of my two (both females) does this: the black lab.

The other, a boxer mix, has a sense of modesty in simply prefering that I not watch. She also dislikes rain on her face & will only pee if she thinks she can hold her bowels until the rain stops. Funny critter, my Olive.


131 posted on 01/02/2014 10:31:55 PM PST by Titan Magroyne (What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.)
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To: Titan Magroyne

LOL They are funny. Little individual 4 legged “people”. Critters are the best entertainment there is. Olive is a precious name for a Boxer.


132 posted on 01/02/2014 11:11:02 PM PST by KGeorge (Till we're together again, Gypsy girl. May 28, 1998- June 3, 2013)
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To: GeronL
good luck!

;-)

You honestly have to admit that our project is no nuttier than most of the stuff the Oblumba administration spends money on.. And just think of the jobs it would create... ;-)

133 posted on 01/02/2014 11:12:50 PM PST by NoCmpromiz (John 14:6 is a non-pluralistic comment.)
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To: NoCmpromiz

I agree with that


134 posted on 01/02/2014 11:13:43 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: Popman
What possible scientific application can you use in which direction a dog poops ?

If you and your dog are ever lost in the woods, or at sea... you have a poop compass to help you navigate.

135 posted on 01/02/2014 11:17:10 PM PST by Cementjungle
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To: Slings and Arrows

136 posted on 01/03/2014 12:51:20 AM PST by Daffynition (It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we know that ain't so.)
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To: RandallFlagg
And usually take their sweet time looking for, "The Perfect Poop Zone," when it's raining or bitterly cold.

That is the absolute truth. The worse the weather the longer they take.

137 posted on 01/03/2014 2:11:17 AM PST by verga (Poor spiritual health oftern leads to poor physical and mental health)
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To: onona
ummm.......no one ever ?

Thank God, I thought I was the only one that didn't get it.

138 posted on 01/03/2014 2:18:08 AM PST by verga (Poor spiritual health oftern leads to poor physical and mental health)
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To: verga

Can’t believe I read 138 comments about poochie-poops. LOL

PS...it’s a scientific fact that cats will leave a barfpile wherever you are most likely to step in it while walking barefoot in a dark house. Same thing with kids leaving LEGOS on the floor.


139 posted on 01/03/2014 2:50:42 AM PST by LadyBuck (....and we're off to the rodeo......)
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To: ilovesarah2012

Mine doesn’t align herself with any magnetic field, but she does align herself with me......making sure I can see her butt and looking over her shoulder to make sure I’m watching her poop.

I guess I have a perverted dog.


140 posted on 01/03/2014 3:34:58 AM PST by fredhead (Join the Navy and see the world.....77% of which is covered in water.)
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