Puppy Battles Social Anxiety Disorder

A puppy named Rambo has made strides in recent days with what his doctors have dubbed “mild social anxiety.”

“The mere sight of a new person or another dog causes him to curl up in a ball and hide his face,” says Charles Patchette, a canine psychologist. “A little positive reinforcement therapy should do the trick.”

But detractors aren’t convinced Rambo has a real problem.

“He’s a puppy,” says Shirley Carter, a source close to the situation. “He’s just a little shy, that’s all.”

Via sheeva_blast.

Area Pup Has Seen ‘Star Wars’ 72 Times

A local miniature dachshund puppy named Winston has now seen Star Wars a record 72 times. Because the original Episode IV: A New Hope has not been in theaters during his lifetime, Winston’s viewing has mainly been via Blu-Ray and television.

“72 times doesn’t really seem like a lot when you own it on disc,” said friend Stephanie Bowman. “But it’s a dachshund record by a wide margin. That’s over 6 days of Star Wars watching, which in human time is almost 44 days. That’s insane.”

According to Bowman, the dog is a Star Wars nut.

“He has it all – Luke Skywalker bed sheets, Darth Vader pajamas, his water dish is shaped like Yoda and he carries a stuffed Wookie everywhere he goes,” she said.

Still, even as huge a fan as Winston is, he remains skeptical of the upcoming sequels. 

“He just could never get into Lost,” said Bowman. “So he’s worried.”

Via winstonthemini.

Puppy Finds 16th Century Spanish Gold in Couch Cushions

Put down your petty pocket change. A beagle pup from Somerville, MA just pulled up 15 gold doubloons from the cushions of a leather sofa, and leading numismatists estimate the coins could be worth up to $4,500.

“The gold dates back to the late 1580s,” says Dr. Phillip Coning, curator of the rare coin exhibit at the Commonwealth Museum in Boston. “This was at the height of the Spanish armada’s dominance in Europe and foray into the New World. They were likely carried on warships en route to South America.”

How they ended up in a Raymour & Flanigan couch is still a mystery, but Buster the puppy is excited nonetheless.

“He’s still not sure if he’ll hang onto them or head to eBay,” says Todd Childress, a friend. “But calls and emails from collectors have been non-stop.”

Via stacykunzel.