Dog's and their behaviors.

                I chose to read an article out of the National Geographic on how Purina researchers have been doing a project for five years on dog’s behaviors and how external factors play a role not only negatively but also positively on the dog. Dr. Martin, the head researcher, has found out that even when a dog might be happy that its heart rate, body temperature, hormones, and other measures can change.

                Dr. Martin uses ethos and logos by stating that he is an animal behavioral scientist and he has physically observed the behaviors of the dogs during different situations.

                The writing of the article I believe is done well. He uses transitions and gives you examples. The article tries to persuade you by telling you to use your smart phone and a willing cinematographer to experience the behavior of the dog while you are preparing and presenting food to the dog. I was persuaded by this article because I have a dog of my own and have witnessed some of the things mentioned. For instance my dog has a different bark when our neighbor’s dog comes in our yard. I know my dog is happy when he sees this dog but yet his heart rate does increase because I have felt it before.

                I think the article could have been longer and presented more details, such as other experiments they have participated in and the outcomes.