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US 4667143 A Abstract A battery charging circuit is disclosed which rapidly charges a battery from some level of discharge, including fully discharged, to fully charged without endangering the battery. The charging circuit includes a control circuit which provides switching type regulation responsive to current, voltage and temperature signals from the battery, and also a timer circuit for automatically halting the charging current to a defective battery. The control circuit receives a temperature compensated voltage signal (TCVS) which is useful for effectively implementing a charging program which includes a low constant current mode, a high constant current mode, and a constant voltage mode. The TCVS is generated by connecting a thermistor responsive to battery temperature in parallel with one resistor of a resistive voltage divider network which is connected across the battery terminals. The output of the thus modified voltage divider network when plotted against temperature is a nonlinear curve which, with proper selection of ohmic values for the resistors and thermistor, corresponds to a temperature/voltage relationship for the battery which is known from experimental results to be effective for charging the battery.
Claims(7) 1. Apparatus for charging a battery comprising:
a switching type voltage regulator having a current sense output wherein said regulator is connected in a series circuit between a power source and a first terminal of said battery, said regulator receiving unregulated dc power from said power source and delivering regulated power to said first terminal of said battery; a controller for said regulator operatively connected to provide switching signals to said regulator, said controller having a voltage adjust circuit and a current limit circuit, and having a first external voltage input and a first reference voltage input associated with said current limit circuit, and having a second external voltage input and a second reference voltage input associated with said voltage adjust circuit, said voltage adjust circuit and said current limit circuit being operatively connected to modulate said switching signals in response to the potential applied to said first and second external voltage inputs; a current sense resistor having a first terminal connected to said current sense output of said regulator and a second terminal connected to a second terminal of said battery; means for connecting a current sense output voltage from said regulator to said first external voltage input of said controller for modulating said switching signals in response to said current sense output voltage; a resistive voltage divider network connected across said first and second terminals of said battery; a thermistor disposed to measure the temperature of said battery, wherein said thermistor is connected in parallel with a resistor of said resistive voltage divider network; means for operatively connecting a node of said resistive voltage divider network to said second external voltage input of said controller for modulating said switching signals in response to said thermistor and the voltage of said battery; means for connecting a ground potential to said first reference voltage input; and means for connecting a reference potential to said second reference voltage input wherein said reference potential corresponds to the maximum modulation of said switching signals that can be provided by said controller. 2. Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 additionally comprising:
a timer for generating a time out signal, said timer having a counting circuit for counting synchronization pulses received from said controller and having an inhibit circuit with an associated input, and having an output associated with said time out signal; a comparator having two inputs and an output, a first input of which is connected to said node of said voltage divider network and a second input of which is connected to a fixed reference voltage; means for connecting said comparator output to said input associated with said inhibit circuit of said timer; a halt circuit associated with said controller; means for connecting said output of said timer to said halt circuit of said controller wherein charging of said battery is halted if said time out signal is present. 3. Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said means for connecting a current sense output voltage from said regulator to said first external voltage input of said controller comprises:
a first resistor connected between said first terminal of said current sense resistor and said first external voltage input of said controller; a second resistor connected between said first external voltage input of said controller and said second terminal of said current sense resistor. switch means having a circuit path for connect/disconnect switching of said second resistor and said first external voltage input of said controller; and means for connecting said output of said comparator to said switch means, wherein said second resistor is disconnected when the voltage at said first input of said comparator is less than the voltage at said second input of said comparator. 4. Apparatus in accordance with claim 3, additionally comprising:
power rectifier and filter means serially connected between said power source and said switching regulator for rectifying ac power received from said power source and for passing unregulated dc power received from said power source to said regulator, and power connector means for removable connection between said power source and said power rectifier and filter. 5. A method of charging a temperature sensitive battery without damage to the battery comprising the following sequential steps:
(a) generating a temperature compensated voltage signal representative of a voltage for safely charging said battery at the exisitng temperature of said battery; (b) supplying a constant current having a first magnitude to said battery until said temperature compensated voltage signal attains a first predetermined voltage level representative of the minimum voltage that said battery should attain within a predefined time period in response to said constant current having said first magnitude if said battery is undamaged; (c) supplying a constant current having a second magnitude which is greater than said first magnitude to said battery, said second magnitude of constant current being applied to the battery until said temperature compensated voltage signal attains a second predetermined level representative of a predetermined voltage which can be applied across the terminals of said battery for safely and efficiently charging said battery at the existing temperature of said battery; said second predetermined voltage level being higher than said first predetermined voltage level; and (d) impressing a constant voltage across the terminals of said battery, said constant voltage corresponding to the voltage attained by said temperature compensated voltage signal in step. 6. A method in accordance with claim 5 wherein said step of generating a temperature compensated voltage signal comprises the steps of:
modifying a resistive voltage divider network comprising three resistors in series, by connecting a thermistor in parallel with the central one of the resistors of said resistive voltage divider network to provide a modified voltage divider network; selecting ohmic values for the resistors and thermistor of said modified resistive voltage divider network that will provide an output from the modified voltage divider network that varies with temperature and voltage of the battery in a manner that corresponds to a predetermined voltage vs. temperature charging characteristics of the battery; and connecting the resistive elements of said modified voltage divides network across the terminals of the battery and disposing the thermistor in the case of the battery, such that said temperature compensated voltage signal is generated at said output of said modified voltage divider network. 7. A method in accordance with claim 6 additionally comprising the steps of:
initializing a time period on starting supply of said constant current having a first magnitude to said battery in step, said time period being sufficiently long to allow said temperature compensated voltage signal for an undamaged but fully discharged battery to attain the first predetermined level required in step; and activating a time out signal at the end of said time period wherein said time out signal stops flow of charging current to said battery; inhibiting said time out signal if said temperature compensated voltage signal attains said first predetermined level in step. Description This invention relates to battery chargers. In one aspect, it relates to temperature compensating the charging voltage applied to a battery. In another aspect it relates to rapidly charging a temperature sensitive battery without damage to the battery. In many instances Nickel-Cadmium batteries are utilized for applications where the battery is the only source of energy in the equipment. One such application is a digital radio telemetry system for recording seismic data. In this application remote units are powered by rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery packs, which can power a remote unit for about 72 hours of normal use. Typically, the battery packs in the remote units are either removed after a period of use and replaced with fully charged packs, or are recharged while in place in the remote unit from a portable source which can supply either AC or DC power suitable for recharging the Nickel-Cadmium battery packs. In any event maintaining the seismic recording system requires safely recharging the Nickel-Cadmium battery packs from whatever the level of discharge of the battery, including a deep discharge, to a full charge in 8 hours or less. Rapid charging of Nickel-Cadmium batteries involves problems relating to both thermal conditions and voltage conditions. One noteworthy problem is the gassing of the battery, wherein oxygen produced by the charging reaction builds up pressure that can exceed limits of the case, at which time venting of the battery would occur. This gassing condition is temperature dependent. In a battery which is less than about 60 percent fully charged and at or above room temperature, 25 degrees C., the oxygen produced by the charging reaction chemically recombines thereby preventing the buildup of pressure. Below room temperature the oxygen does not recombine as readily thereby allowing pressure to build up. Consequently, it is desirable to decrease the charge rate as the temperature drops, or as the battery becomes fully charged. Another temperature dependent condition is the efficiency of the charger. The charging efficiency may be defined as the ratio of the output of a battery to the input required to restore the capacity. As the temperature increases the charging efficiency decreases. Voltage dependent conditions occur when applying constant current to a Nickel-Cadmium battery. For example, in applying a 5-hour rate constant current to a fully discharged cell, the cell voltage increases slowly to about 1.4 volts in about 4 hours, after which it rapidly increases to about 1.6 volts where it remains until the charge is finished. Because of the notoriety of these problems, many circuits have been proposed for generating a reference voltage which varies in a manner to produce an effective charge rate for a Nickel-Cadmium battery. Generally, the type of charging system proposed requires that there be some form of transfer from a high charge rate to a low charge rate in response to voltage and/or temperature sensing. In addition, the operation of the charging circuit is typically based on compensating the charging circuit to match the temperature characteristics of an ideal Nickel-Cadmium battery. The type of battery chargers described above are deficient for charging a battery having a malfunction or cell damage such as a short circuit between cell plates. Damage to the battery may result from the use of these chargers because the critical voltage to be sensed which would transfer the high level operation to a low level operation may be at a higher voltage level than can be achieved with a damaged cell. It is thus an object of this invention to provide a method and apparatus for charging a temperature sensitive battery at a constant voltage and with current limiting. It is another object of this invention to provide a reference voltage which varies with the temperature of the battery, and is representative of a safe and efficient voltage that a constant voltage type charger could apply to a Nickel-Cadium battery. Still another object of this invention is to provide method and apparatus for detecting cell damage such as a short circuit between plates. In accordance with the invention, apparatus and method are provided for charging a battery in a rapid manner without damage to the battery. A battery charging circuit comprises a serial arrangement of an unregulated power source, a switching type voltage regulator and a battery to be charged. A controller is provided for the voltage regulator. The controller responds to external voltage signals, and provides signals to the voltage regulator that switch on and off the flow of charging current to the battery. The switching occurs in such a manner that the output voltage of the regulator is maintained at a desired value, or the current delivered to the battery is limited at a desired value. The external voltage signals provided to the controller are: (1) a signal representative of the actual charging current supplied to the battery, and (2) a temperature compensated voltage signal (TCVS) representative of the voltage that a constant voltage type charger could safely apply to a partially charged (about 50 percent or more) Nickel-Cadmium battery at the existing temperature of the battery. The TCVS is generated by a modified resistive voltage divider network connected across the battery terminals comprising a combination of temperature stable resistors and a thermistor. The thermistor is positioned in the case of the battery to respond to battery temperature, and is connected in parallel with one of the temperature stable resistors of the voltage divider network. It has been found that by modifying a resistive voltage divider to include the thermistor in parallel with one of the resistors, it is possible, with proper selection of component values for the resistors and thermistor, to cause an output of the voltage divider network to correspond to voltage/temperature charging characteristics that are known to provide efficient charging conditions for the battery. Thus a safe, efficient constant charging voltage for a partially discharged temperature sensitive battery such as a Nickel-Cadium battery can be experimentally determined at a plurality of temperatures and a graph of voltage vs temperature for the battery can be produced. With proper selection of ohmic values for the resistors and thermistor, the output of the modified voltage divider can be made to closely represent the experimentally determined voltage that provides safe, efficient charging of the battery at the existing temperature of the battery. The above described signals are utilized to control a charging program for the battery in which the current and voltage of a charger are sequentially varied over time in order to rapidly and safely place the battery in a state of full charge. Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the foregoing brief description of the invention and the claims as well as the detailed description of this invention and the drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a simplified diagrammatic illustration of a battery charger of this invention. FIG. 2 is a graphical illustration of a safe, efficient voltage as a function of temperature that could be applied to a 10-cell Nickel-Cadmium battery. FIG. 3 is a graphical illustration of charging current and battery voltage for three sequential charging modes for a 10-cell, 10-ampere hour Nickel-Cadium battery. FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 taken together is a schematic diagram of a practical electronic circuit of a battery charger which can be utilized to perform the functions illustrated in FIG. 1. This invention is described in terms of specific electronic components and specific batteries to be charged. However, the invention is applicable to different electronic circuit configurations and different types of temperature sensitive batteries. Referring now to the drawings and in particular to FIG. 1, there is illustrated a rectifier and filter 12, a switching type voltage regulator 14, and a battery 16 connected in series to form a path for the charging current for the battery 16. A power connector 10 conductively connects an external source of power 18 to the rectifier and filter 12 to supply power to the rectifier and filter 12. The power supplied to the rectifier and filter 12 through power connector 10 can be either AC or DC e.g. 10-30 VDC or 10-22 VAC for charging a 10 cell Nickel-Cadmium battery. The power connector 10 may be any connector device selected by the user which is capable of transmitting the current and voltages associated with the battery of the particular application. The switching type voltage regulator 14 is conductively connected to receive direct current power from rectifier and filter 12. The regulator 14 is also conductively connected to controller 20 to receive switching signals from controller 20 which cause the regulator 14 to maintain a desired voltage on regulator output line 22 or alternatively to limit the current supplied to battery 16. A temperature sensing device such as a thermistor 24 is disposed in the battery 16 to sense the temperature of battery 16. Preferably temperature stable resistors 26, 28 and 30 are connected in series across the battery terminal 32 and 34. Thermistor 24 is connected in parallel with resistor 28. Thus the combination of resistors 26, 28 and 30 along with thermistor 24 form a modified resistive voltage divider network connected across battery terminals 32 and 34. Actual values for the resistors 26, 28 and 30 and thermistor 24 of the modified voltage divider network that will provide an output signal for achieving the voltage/temperature conditions as illustrated in FIG. 2 can be determined experimentally. If desired a computer program can be written to aid in determination of these component values. As a further enhancement, a computer program can be written to determine component values for the modified voltage divider network wherein the voltage temperature characteristic of the divider network plots as a segment of a circle and wherein the segment passes through the experimentally determined points that provide safe charging at the existing temperature of the battery. An output for the modified voltage divider is taken at node 36 as a voltage signal 38, signal 38 being a temperature compensated voltage signal by virtue of responding to thermistor 24 and the voltage across battery terminal 32 and 34. Signal 38 is provided as an external voltage input signal to controller 20 for utilization by a voltage adjust circuit in controller 20 as will be explained more fully hereinafter. A constant 5 volt reference signal 40 is also provided to controller 20 for utilization by the voltage adjust circuit. Resistor 42 is a current sense resistor, connected between the voltage regulator 14 and ground. Resistor 42 is a low value resistor typically about 0.1 ohm, and receives a current via line 44 proportional to the charging current supplied from the voltage regulator 14 to the battery 16 via regulator output line 22. The voltage developed across resistor 42 is utilized as a external voltage signal 48 representative of the actual charging current supplied to battery 16 and is provided through line 46 and resistor 50 as an input to controller 20. Signal 48 is utilized by a current limit circuit of controller 20 as will be described more fully hereinafter. A ground reference signal 52 is also provided to controller 20 for utilization by the current limit circuit. A switch 54 and resistor 56 are connected in series from line 48 to ground such that operation of switch 54 causes an abrupt change in signal 48. Signal 38, the TCVS is also provided to the positive input of a comparator 58 which compares TCVS signal 38 with a 4.5 volt reference signal 60. The output of comparator 58 is operatively connected to switch 54. The output of comparator 58 is also utilized for inhibit signal 62 which is provided from comparator 58 as an input to timer 64. Timer 64, which is a resettable binary counter, is provided with a clock signal 66 from controller 20. The clock signal 66 is provided from the sync output of controller 20 to the count input of timer 64. A timeout period for timer 64 is set to a desired time by selecting an appropriate output count for activating the time out signal 68. In operation, timer 64 is reset to 0 via a reset signal 70 which can be a signal from an external source, or a power up reset signal. Timer 64 counts a specified number of pulses provided from controller 20 and activates the time out signal 68 on reaching the specified count. Signal 68 is provided from counter 64 to the halt input of controller 20. The time out signal 68 provides an indication to controller 20 that the voltage of the battery being charged has not reached a value of about 90 percent of TCVS during the timing period, typically 40 minutes, determined by timer 64. In the event time out signal 68 is activated charging of the battery is halted, to prevent possible further damage to a battery having a short circuit between cell plates. As indicated in FIG. 1, the controller 20 is comprised of several circuits including a voltage adjust circuit, a current limit circuit, an oscillator circuit which produces a logic clock signal for synchronization purposes, a remote shutdown or halt circuit, and an output driver circuit for providing the switching signals to regulator 14. As previously mentioned, the controller 20 provides an output in response to appropriate voltage signals fed back to the controller 20 from external sources. The voltage adjust circuit of controller 20 responds to signals 38 and 40, by modulating the pulse width of the switching signal 72 in such a manner to reduce the difference between signals 38 and 40 to zero. For a particular controller which can be utilized in the present invention, the feedback signal is a dc voltage level between 0-5 volts. Thus, a constant 5-volt potential for signal 40 provides for maximum modulation of switching signals 72 in response to signal 38. The controller 20 will provide switching signals 72 that will cause the voltage at node 36 to equal the reference signal 40. The voltage at node 36 corresponds to a proportionally higher voltage across battery terminal 32 and 34. However, if the switching signals required by the voltage adjust circuit to maintain a desired voltage at node 36 cause the charging current to exceed the limiting value determined by signal 48, control of pulse width modulation of switching signal 72 is automatically transferred to the current limit circuit of controller 20. Essentially, the controller 20 responds to two external voltage signals, one being a limiting valve for the battery charging current as represented by signal 48, and the other signal being a TCVS as represented by signal 38. Controller 20 thus maintains constant either the desired charging current as represented by signal 48 or the desired battery voltage as represented by signal 38. A suitable controller which can be utilized in the circuit illustrated in FIG. 1 is an SG2526J, Regulating Pulse Width Modulator, commercially available from Unitrode Corporation, Lexington, Mass. The switching type voltage regulator can be any convential switching regulator which accepts a dc input voltage from a power source and switching signals from a controller, and provides a regulated output voltage despite variation in the input voltage and variations in the load on the regulator. Generally, switching type regulators regulate the output voltage by varying the duty cycle of power transistor switches. In a specific and presently preferred embodiment of this invention as illustrated in FIG. 4, the switching type voltage regulator comprises a pair of N-channel mosfets for switching the primary winding of a split winding step up power transformer. D.C. power is received at the center of the primary winding of the power transformer, and a dc output is delivered from a conventional full wave rectifier and filter connected to the secondary of the power transformer. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the output of the voltage regulator 14 is connected to the battery 16. A charging program in which the current or the voltage applied to a fully discharged Nickel-Cadium battery is sequentially varied over time can be implemented with the charger circuit illustrated in FIG. 1. Several charging modes are known including (1) constant current, (2) constant voltage, (3) pulse current, (4) trickle current, and (5) various charge rates such as a 5-hour rate (C5) in which full capacity of the battery is restored in 5 hours. As has been previously stated, in some applications, it is desirable that a battery be restored to a fully charged state within a specific time period after full or partial discharge without endangering the battery. Rapid recharging or excessive overcharging of the battery can result in the evolution of substantial amounts of undesirable gases. Further, rapid recharging or excessive overcharging can overheat the battery to the point at which thermal runaway will occur. Generally speaking rapid recharging or excessive overcharging seriously degrades the useful life of the battery. A successful charging program must recognize and be responsive to practical characteristics of the battery to be charged. The battery charger of this invention provides a charging program that is automatically responsive to the state of discharge of the battery and simultaneously prevents application of a high charge rate to a battery having a shorted cell. Further, an efficient charge rate is provided for the degree of discharge of the battery and the temperature of the battery. In the first mode as illustrated in FIG. 3, a constant charging current applied to the battery 16 is limited by signal 48 of controller 20 to 0.5 amperes. The constant current of 0.5 amperes, which is a C/20 rate, is maintained until the TCVS 38 attains a value of 4.5 volts. The C20 rate, which can be considered a trickle rate, can be maintained even with some damaged cells for extended periods without further damage to the battery. A predetermined period of time is allowed by timer 64 for the TCVS 38 to attain 4.5 volts as represented by signal 60. Signal 60 is representative of the minimum voltage that a 10-cell Nickel-Cadmium battery should attain with a C/20 charge rate maintained for 40 minuted. Stated another way, signal 60 is representative of a voltage that a 10-cell Nickel-Cadmium battery could not attain without overcharging if the battery has at least one shorted cell. This mode is provided for the purpose of detecting batteries having shorted cells. The first mode is typically initiated by a power up signal applied to timer 64, and is normally terminated by comparator 58 operating switch 54 when the TCVS 38 attains 90 percent of its desired value. Thus, the length of time that the first mode remains in effect can range from a few seconds to 40 minutes depending on the condition of the battery being charged. In the second mode as illustrated in FIG. 3, a second constant current mode is entered in which a constant current of two amperes is supplied to the battery 16. Mode 2 is generally the main charging mode for charging the battery 16, since this mode is maintained while the battery state of charge is between about 20 percent and about 95 percent of the battery's fully charged capacity. It is noted that the 2-ampere current supplied to the battery 16 during the constant current charging of mode 2 represents a C/5 charge rate which charge rate would fully charge the battery 16 in 5 hours. Thus, mode 2 is maintained for a length of time dependent on the initial state of discharge of the battery 16. Mode 2 is terminated when the TCVS 38 attains a value of 5 volts a provided by signal 40. Signal 40 is representative of the voltage across battery terminals 32-34 that provides the desired voltage illustrated in FIG. 2 across battery terminals 32-34 for the existing temperature of the battery. Thus for any temperature between -20� C. and +50� C., a temperature compensated voltage as illustrated in FIG. 2 can be provided for charging battery 16 in a constant voltage charging mode. In the third mode, which is a constant voltage mode, the voltage as depicted in FIG. 2 and as representative of signal 38 is applied to battery 16. The battery 16 is nearly fully charged at the beginning of mode 3 and with the constant voltage applied between the battery terminals 32 and 34, the charge current can vary in accordance with the battery demand. As an example for charging a 10-cell, 10 AH Nickel-Cadium battery at room temperature, a charging program as illustrated in FIG. 3 comprises three charging modes, each mode related to the initial state of the battery or the amount of charge to be delivered to the battery. In mode 1 the battery voltage rises rapidly from some state of discharge, which may be effectively dead and may have cell damage. In the 10-cell Nickel-Cadium battery under discussion an average cell voltage would be less than 1.0 volt d.c. for a battery terminal voltage of for example 9 volts. Controller 20 delivers switching signals to regulator 14 to provide charging current to the battery as limited to a C/20 rate by signal 48. At room temperature the battery voltage rises rapidly in response the the C/20 charge rate to about 1.29 volts/cell or 12.9 volts for the battery terminals in 40 minutes or less, depending on the initial state of the battery. When the TCVS 38 is 4.5 volts at 25� C. a corresponding battery voltage is 12.9 volts which is 90 percent of the 14.35 volts indicated on FIG. 2 for safe efficient charging at 25� C. On attaining a value of 4.5 volts for TCVS signal 38, mode 1 is terminated. In mode 2 comparator 58 changes state and manipulates signal 48 to require a C/5 charge rate. During mode 2 the battery voltage rises slowly from 12.9 to 14.35 volts in about 4-5 hours in response to the C/5 charge rate. Mode 2 is terminated when the TCVS signal 38 attains a value of 5 volts. In mode 3 control of switching signals 72 is transferred from the current limit circuit to the voltage adjust circuit of controller 20. At 25� C. controller 20 provides switching signals to regulator 14 to maintain a constant 14.35 volts across battery terminals 32 and 34. As indicated in FIG. 3, the charging current in mode 3 which is allowed to vary as the battery 16 demands, decays rather rapidly since the battery is essentially fully charged at the end of mode 2. FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 taken together illustrate a circuit including specification of the values for capacitors, inductors and resistors, which may be utilized to implement the functions illustrated in FIG. 1. The circuit is preferably implemented utilizing a combination of linear integrated circuits and digital integrated circuits along with discrete components such as diodes, MOSFET transistors and a transformer in addition to resistors and capacitors. The integrated circuits illustrated in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 may be obtained from a number of suppliers. The function of each of these integrated circuits is fully described by the manufacturer of these integrated circuits and the manner in which the circuit operates would be obvious to one skilled in the art of electronics. Power supplies and other conventional circuitry required by the various integrated circuits have not been fully illustrated in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 for the sake of simplicity. Again, such power supplies and additional circuitry are specified by the manufacturers and are well known to those skilled in the art of electronics. The invention has been illustrated and described in terms of a preferred embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 1-6. As has been previously discussed, reasonable variations and modifications are possible by those skilled in the art within the scope of the disclosure and the appended claims. Patent Citations
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When not in use, these mug shots make great home decor items, housewarming gifts, ornaments for a tree or gift packaging. Both fun and functional, these novelty shot glasses can be a hit at your next party or for adding a bit of whimsy nearly anywhere.A stylish design by Old Dutch, these handy mugs are crafted of solid copper for longevity and beauty, and they are decorated with a nickel lining and brass handles for a stylish, versatile look. Conveniently included in a set of eight, each mug hold two ounces of your favorite beverage.
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What a great idea! The answer is a qualified �yes�. The opening of the shot mug is approx. 1.5�, and standard tea lights and votive candles range from 1.3�~1.5� in diameter. So, narrower tea lights and votives WILL fit, while some larger ones may not.
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I'm helping my parents with a home improvement project this weekend. We're remodeling their fireplace. We already put the black granite on the bottom, and cemented artificial rock to the vertical surface. Now we're putting grout between the rocks.
The question is, is this grout too dark?
Have to make a decision soon before it dries. Thanks
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Marsh Interview Questions
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Interview Difficulty
Interviews for Top Jobs at Marsh
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- Summer TRAC Associate (2)
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Marsh.
Interview DetailsApplied for another position and received an opportunity to purse this one instead. Started with a phone interview, followed by an in person interview. Met with the manager and supervisor. Very professional interview that took about 30 mins. Common questions. No surprises. No offer at the end of the interview. Waited weeks for a response. Overall, seemed like a great place to work and great people to work with.
Interview Questions- How would did you handle a situation with a difficult employee? Answer Question
No OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview - Application Details
I applied online – interviewed at Marsh.
Interview DetailsI saw the job posting on Indeed, went to the company website and submitted my resume online. HR sent Email in a week to arrange a telephone interview.Questions are standard screening ones, salary expectation included. And It felt like they had a lot of candidates, so the whole process would take at least several weeks.
Interview Questions- Introduce your background. Go through your resume. Describe your team work experience. Answer Question
No OfferNeutral ExperienceAverage Interview - Application Details
I applied through college or university. The process took 1+ week – interviewed at Marsh in February 2015.
Interview DetailsFive basic behavioral questions, nothing out of the ordinary. Most questions are centered around common dilemmas you may come across in a school or work setting so work on your story-telling skills
Interview Questions- What was a moment when you had trouble dealing with a fellow student, professor, boss, etc. and what was your response? Answer Question
Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview - Interview Details
Applied through law school's career database (symplicity) /Interviewed with a senior compliance officer at the headquarters (have heard though another intern was interviewed by three senior officers in one day)/got an offer after three weeks
Interview Questions- Why are you interested in this position? Answer Question
Accepted Offer - Application Details
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Marsh.
Interview DetailsOn campus interview. Very generic and scripted questions. One interviewer who I felt did not want to be there. It was not an enjoyable interview. There is not much research that can be done to help you prepare for the interview. Just a broad understanding of the insurance brokerage market. It would help to be to date on current clients and business processes that they use. Ask a lot of questions to better help your position in the interview.
Interview Questions- Tell me about a time in which you had to tell some (social, not work related) something difficult. Please relate this to your position of interest. Answer Question
No OfferNegative ExperienceEasy Interview - Interview Details
Group discussion followed by two rounds of group interview followed by one round of personal interview. Didnt clear the group interview round so unaware about further rounds. Involves unexpected questions and situations. Ability to be aggressive is desired.
Interview Questions- One thing in you that no one else has Answer Question
No Offer - Application Details
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at Marsh in October 2014.
Interview DetailsI submitted an online application for the position and was contacted by a recruiter in Kentucky within a week. The recruiter sent a link for a virtual assessment to be completed, as well as scheduled a phone interview for the following week. The assessment and interview both consisted of fairly standard behavioral questions, e.g. "Tell me about a time you didn't agree with a co-worker and how you resolved the conflict," etc.
Next was a scheduled in-person interview at their offices with two hiring managers. They asked more of the same behavioral questions and went into a few details about the particulars of the position. Was informed within two weeks (via telephone by the recruiter in Kentucky) that I was being offered the position, and informed about start times for training classes.Interview Questions- Describe a recent unpopular decision you made. How was it received? How did you handle it? Answer Question
Reasons for DecliningThe pay is very much on the low side, at a non-negotiable $12.88/hr. This roughly equates to $26,000/yr, which even with benefits is tough to get by on.
Declined OfferPositive ExperienceEasy Interview - Application Details
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Marsh in September 2014.
Interview DetailsTwo rounds of interviews - First round on Campus, and the recruiter hardly asked any questions. Just wanted to see how much you knew about Marsh and how interested you were in the position. Second round was a "superday" of four back to back 30min. interviews on-site with managers and the director of the TRAC program. Questions were mostly fit based, and the interviews were mostly conversations about the job, the company, etc. Pretty standard and straightforward interviews.
Interview Questions- Hoe do you deal with a difficult teammate? Why Marsh? What do you know about insurance? Answer Question
Negotiation DetailsDid not negotiate for the internship offerAccepted OfferPositive ExperienceEasy Interview - Application Details
I applied through college or university. The process took 5 weeks – interviewed at Marsh.
Interview DetailsStarted with an on campus interview that was arranged after I had met representatives at a career fair. The on-campus interview was pretty straight forward and they focused on situations where I experianced challenges or had to adapt. I was then invited to an interview day where i had 3 back to back interviews with different SVP's and directors. The questions were mostly the same from before but they expected more thought out responses.
Interview Questions- Tell me about a time when you worked in a group that did not listen to you and how did you overcome this challenge? Answer Question
Negotiation Detailsnone, accept or dontAccepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview - Application Details
I applied online. The process took 12+ months – interviewed at Marsh.
Interview DetailsSeveral over the phone interviews/discussions with the recruiter and 2 in person interviews. One was in person the other was group.
Interview Questions- What is it about your experience that makes you a good fit for this position. Answer Question
Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview
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Hystoric1 commented on the diary post The Feinstein Syndrome: "The Fourth Amendment for Me, But Not for Thee" by Norman Solomon.
What never ceases to amaze me is that when the politicians who are so indignant when their rights are violated express their outrage with no sense of self-awareness.
Hystoric1 commented on the diary post The One Question That Can Help Democrats Win Congressional Elections? by appmanga.
I don't think asking "What have they been right about in the last 20 years?" will help the Democrats. 1994 – NAFTA. Need anything more be said? the 1996 Telecommunications Act – promises of lower prices resulting from increased competition were made. Higher prices and increased media consolidation were the result. 1996 Parental Responsibility and [...]
Hystoric1 commented on the blog post Late Night: Dance Dance Devolution: Shutdown Coverage
I couldn't figure out how to do the cool youtube link thing :-(. But I've been playing this song A LOT lately:
Monster-Suicide-America – Steppenwolf
Hystoric1 commented on the blog post Come Saturday Morning: Elizabeth Warren Outfoxes Obama and Summers
Thank you VERY much for this. I was unaware that the DLCrs/New Democrats/Third Way-types were appropriating the term 'progressive'. Surely, this is an intentional deception on their part, as they are aware of what connotation it carries for us ordinary folks.
New Democrats' co-opting of 'progressive' is comparable to Republicans' demonization of 'liberal'.
Aggravating, to say the least.
Hystoric1 commented on the blog post Late Night: Poetry Slam
"No Images" by William Waring Cuney. (I heard this poem recited by Maya Angelou many years ago.)
She does not know her beauty
She thinks her brown body
has no glory.If she could dance
Under palm trees
by the river
Then she would know.But there are no palm trees
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Hystoric1 commented on the diary post Bennett Black Needs Marijuana to Live. John Kavanagh Wants to Take It Away from Him. by Phoenix Woman.
Elise – your information really got my attention. Found this at stopthedrugwar website (http://stopthedrugwar.org/speakeasy/2008/jul/23/significance_us_govt_cannabinoid) The article is about a U.S. gov't patent on cannabinoids. Here it is: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=6630507.PN.&OS=PN/6630507&RS=PN/6630507 Patent No. 6630507 The abstract discussed the medical benefits of cannabinoids as antioxidants (help w/auto-immune diseases) and neuroprotectants (helping people after stroke, with Alzheimer's, etc.). The patent [...]
Hystoric1 commented on the blog post Supreme Court Is Cool With Jesus Scrapbooking Ladies Slutting It Up
I feel so old…
I remember when "individual religious freedom" meant an individual's right to practice/observe THEIR OWN religion.
I remember first noticing this turned on its head during the Reagan era, when the Xian Right began standing for election for local school boards and winning. Once seated, they would begin pushing their "values". People were caught off guard. They didn't want to be disrespectful of the new members.
Then, whenever someone offered the slightest resistance or objection, the "stealth candidate" (as Randall Terry and Ralph Reed called them) would hysterically claim they were being persecuted for their religious beliefs. They would claim they were victims of "Angry Liberals" who practiced "Secular Humanism" say that it was an example of "Liberal Intolerance" or, "I thought Liberals were supposed to be Tolerant!"
That is how "individual religious freedom", although not without it's imperfections (anti-Semitic restrictive covenants), went from being a private matter to a public one.
Extremist Orthodox in Israel behave similarly, even towards children. A few months ago, an 8 year old girl, although wearing modest clothing, was attacked by adults as she walked between school and home. She wasn't covered ENOUGH.
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Bossier City police arrested three people overnight for stealing metal from the KCS rail yard in the 800 block of East Third Street after officers caught them fleeing the scene. Police arrested 44-year old Sherry Yulanda Jones, 20-year old Timeka Anjelica Williams and 26-year old Gregory Griffin Jr., all of Shreveport, on theft charges.
Police received a call from a witness who reported seeing three people taking items from the rail yard and then flee the area in a pickup truck. Patrol officers located a truck fitting the description of the suspect vehicle not far from the rail yard on East Texas Street and Bass Pro Drive and initiated a traffic stop. All three suspects were taken into custody and police recovered several pieces of metal components and along with various pieces of scrap metal all valued at approximately $5000 from the bed of the pickup.
All three suspects were booked into the Bossier City Jail. Griffin was also booked with disturbing the peace/drunk due to his intoxicated state.
Gregory Griffin Jr.
Sherry Yulanda Jones
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"A great company "
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I have been working at Biogen Idec full-time (more than 5 years)
The benefits are outstanding. The company is growing and success is shared.
Middle management could use leadership training
"Great! The company knows how to keep it's employees happy. "
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I worked at Biogen Idec full-time (more than 3 years)
ProsThe company has many incentives to keep employees happy. Vacation days are plenty. Company has a great employee stock purchase plan.
ConsThere are no cons to discuss.
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I worked at Biogen Idec as a contractor (more than a year)
ProsGreat facilities. Interesting research problems. Coffee machines everywhere, and great cafeteria downstairs. Affordable, well-stocked gym across the street. Bike parking cage in the main parking garage.
ConsAs a recent college graduate, I found myself surrounded by individuals typically older than myself. All friendly people, but I didn't have much to add to conversations about mortgages or elementary schools in the suburbs.
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If this question has been asked before, please point me to it. I did look.
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The World's First Production Electric Supercar Is Here — All 740 HP of It
Lay into the throttle midcorner in S+ and the SLS Electric becomes like an echo of its top tier internal combustion counterpart, the SLS AMG Black Series, sans internal combustion orchestra. The front tires cling tenaciously to the pavement as the rear wags out a skosh, conveying the sort of untamed, tail-happy traits of a typical high-horsepower, rear wheel-drive two-seater. Though some of the car's heft seems to dissolve in this setting, a slalom course reveals reluctance when it comes to direction changes; perhaps this is why AMG hasn't disclosed the SLS ED's curb weight. Clicking the paddle shifters up or down alters the amount of brake regeneration, which in its highest setting can get so aggressive that the left pedal hardly seems necessary.
But here's the kicker.
Turn the dial to the seemingly innocuous "S" mode, and the SLS becomes something it has never been before: an imperviously flat, apex slicing track tool with a physics-defying ability to negotiate corners.
Thanks primarily to the aforementioned stability control software, each of the four electric motors know exactly how much torque to apportion or absorb from each wheel, effectively creating a perfect power storm of forward and lateral propulsion that helps whisk the car ahead as though it's suction cupped to tarmac. AMG's term for this strangely neutral, magic carpet-like ride is Torque Dynamics, and high-speed footage of a cornering electric SLS reveals a window into the inertia-beating trickery at work behind the scenes: look closely, and you can see the rear outside wheel spinning slightly faster than the front, which essentially overdrives that tire in order to help rotate the car. Meanwhile, inside wheels are slowing down and aiding the process, as they absorb kinetic energy that's routed back to the battery pack. It doesn't hurt that up to 738 pound-feet of torque is available from the motors – considerably more than standard SLS – and that maximum twist is produced at exactly zero rpm, making its ascension through the 13,000 rpm rev range a long-winded, single-speed adventure in giggle-inducing thrust.
The cornering effect is enhanced by the fact that this electricity driven gullwing has a center of gravity that's nearly a half-inch lower than its gas burning version. Along with its head-slamming ability to squirt to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds – only three-tenths of a second slower than the standard SLS – it's stunning stopping capabilities are even more impressive. And these athletic skill sets make the specially composed humming sounds seem all the more bizarre. Guess it's better than the alternative: a metallic medley of high-pitched motor whine and tire noise. But at least the ultimate aural choice is up to the driver.
Mercedes-Benz says they'll build as many electric gullwings as the market demands, though it takes 100 days from the time of the order for the bare chassis to be assembled in Gratz, Austria before it's merged with the bespoke drivetrain components in Affalterbach and made ready for public consumption.
Disregarding the potentially convoluted construction logistics, not to mention the admittedly limited target audience and dizzying estimated cost of €416,500 (around $540,000 at today's exchange rate), it's no wonder there are no official plans to import this all electric supercar to the United States. That leaves the market for alt-fuel supercars open to the likes of higher priced hybrids like the Porsche 918 Spyder ($845,000), and the seven-figure LaFerrari and McLaren P1.
Perhaps the kicker to end all kickers in this arms-race-cum-game-of-technological-chicken is the response of Thomas Rappel, Product Management and Strategy head, when asked how many SLS AMG Electric Drives he expects will sell.
"We hope many," he said with a faint German accent.
His uncertainty belies the fact that this mad creation will officially transcend vaporware status by rolling into the garages of well-heeled early adopters this summer, illustrating the delightful paradigm that automotive pissing matches yield the some seriously innovative results.
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Old Spice Teams up with Green Bay Packers' Greg Jennings to Prove Anything is Possible When You "Believe in Your Smellf"

 As the "Official Deodorant and Body Wash of the NFL" Old Spice introduces new ad campaign to celebrate its Champion scent

Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Old Spice Teams up with Green Bay Packers' Greg Jennings to Prove Anything is Possible When You "Believe in Your Smellf"06:00 EDT Tuesday, September 04, 2012
CINCINNATI (Business Wire) -- To instill a championship mentality in NFL fans this season, Old Spice
(NYSE: PG) today debuted its new NFL marketing campaign centered around
the Old Spice Champion scent lineup featuring Green Bay Packers wide
receiver Greg Jennings. Jennings, who won Super Bowl XLV with the
Packers, will appear as the brand's newest Old Spice Guy in a series of
humorous television and print advertisements showcasing the countless
ways that Old Spice Champion and "Believing in Your Smellf" can help
guys overcome adversity and win on and off the football field.
Old Spice Champion "Believe in Your Smellf" - "Film" (Photo: Business Wire)
"Old Spice Champion is about inspiring self-confidence when guys need it
most," said Jason Partin, brand manager for Old Spice North America.
"With Greg Jennings, who embodies the true spirit of a champion, this
campaign is designed to reach NFL fans in need of a little extra
confidence when tackling whatever life throws their way."
Developed with Portland-based advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy, Old
Spice's "Believe in Your Smellf" NFL campaign features a total of seven
TV advertisements – three 30-second and four 15-second spots, all
communicating the benefits of Old Spice Champion. The ads will also live
on Old Spice's social media channels on Facebook (Facebook.com/OldSpice)
and YouTube (YouTube.com/OldSpice).
The campaign will begin with the debut of the 30-second spot "Film"
during the NFL Kickoff game on NBC – Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants
– Wednesday, Sept. 5. The subsequent spots will roll out over the course
of the NFL season.
"Approaching life with a winning attitude has helped me achieve my goals
and conquer any challenge that I've been faced with," said Jennings.
"I've always been a huge fan of Old Spice and jumped at the opportunity
to work with them on this campaign. I think NFL fans will get a kick out
of seeing me in some pretty compromising situations in these
Targeted toward guys, Old Spice's NFL "Believe in Your Smellf" campaign
will appear primarily during NFL programming on NBC, FOX, ESPN and NFL
Network. In addition, digital ads will appear across a number of sports,
entertainment, humor and men's interest outlets.
For more information on Old Spice Champion, which is available in
deodorant, body spray and body wash, visit OldSpice.com.
Old Spice can also be found on Twitter
(@OldSpice), Facebook (Facebook.com/OldSpice)
and YouTube (YouTube.com/OldSpice).
About Old Spice:
Procter & Gamble's Old Spice is the quintessential men's grooming brand.
With more than 70 years as an American icon, Old Spice is the authority
on the male grooming experience and has leveraged this heritage to
become the No.1 selling anti-perspirant/deodorant stick and body wash
brand with guys of all ages. Old Spice brings authenticity, performance
and confidence to male grooming and offers a wide product portfolio for
today's man, including anti-perspirants, deodorants, body washes, body
sprays, after shaves and colognes.
About Procter & Gamble:
P&G serves approximately 4.6 billion people around the world with its
brands. The Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted,
quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®,
Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Fairy®, Gain®, Charmin®,
Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head &
Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun®, Fusion®, Ace®, Febreze®, Ambi
Pur®, SK-II®, and Vicks®. The P&G community includes operations in
approximately 75 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for
the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50395168&lang=enMedia Contacts:Procter & GambleMike Norton,
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The MS USB Duo is tailor made for intergration with the Microsoft Office UC tools.
The headset interacts seamlessly with Microsoft Office Communicator, enabling employees to work quickly and more efficiently with existing systems. The headset prioritizes comfort and comes with two types of ear cushions, so employees can select the fit that works best for them.
- Operating System: WindowsThis device supports Microsoft Windows
- Connectivity:
- This device is connected via USB
- Direct connect to desk phone
- Usage:
- Works with traditional desk phones
- Designed to optimize the experience of using a Unified Communications client, such as Skype or Microsoft Lync
- Connects to a PC and can be used to stream music/sound and for voice calls
- Control Center: NoControl center is not supported by this device
- Jabra PC Suite: YesJabra PC Suite enables remote call control with Jabra headsets and the latest generation of UC and IP softphones. Wireless headset users can answer and end calls away from their desk and softphone. With a corded headset, Jabra PC Suite gives you a number of remote call control functions either directly from your headset or from in-line buttons on the cord.The seamless integration between headset and softphone allows users to benefit from enhanced mobility and the ability to multitask while on a call. This freedom improves work efficiency and ergonomics throughout the day.
- Frequency Response: WidebandSpeakers with Wideband/HD Voice frequency response enable realistic reproduction of human voices on optimized digital lines, e.g. IP telephony and Unified Communications
- Digital Signal Processing: NoThis device does not utilize DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
- Listening Mode: Two earsOffers stereo sound through two speakers (look for Duo or Stereo)
- Microphone Type: Noise cancelEnhances call clarity by eliminating background noise from the office.
- Microphone Sensitivity: Standard (E-STD)Standard (STD) variation microphone sensitivity is comparable to a normal telephone receiver and is used in most telephone devices.
- Boom Arm Type: FlexNoise-cancelling microphone with excellent noise reduction - great for open, loud office environments. The boom arm can be adjusted to the user.
- Mute function: YesMute gives you the option to mute/unmute the microphone directly on the device
- Wearing Style: HeadbandA headband is a fully adjustable, over-the-head wearing style
- Weight: 79 gramsHow much the headset weighs (in grams)
- Ear Cushion Type: Leatherette LLarge (L) leatherette ear cushions
Certification and Standards
- Certifications: MicrosoftCertified by Microsoft
*2 year manufacturer's warranty
Additional Information
Model | 20001-491 |
Manufacturer | Jabra |
Condition | New |
Downloads | No |
Video | No |
Headset Wearing Style | Over-The-Head, Binaural |
Connects To | Desk Phone (May Require Amplifier), PC / Soft Phone |
Quick Disconnect Options | No |
Noise-Canceling Options | Yes |
Sound/Voice Tube Option | No |
Audio Control | Mute Calls, Volume Control |
USB | Yes |
Wireless Technology | No |
Mobile Technologies | No |
Optimization | MS Office Communicator, Unified Communication |


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Blazetrak and PrivateJet.com Partner to Create Real Tangibility in a Fast-paced World.
Two very different companies join hands in an effort to join influential people.
ATLANTA, Georgia (PRWEB) June 26, 2012
PrivateJet.com and Blazetrak are excited to announce a partnership that will strengthen the parallels between respective missions. "Our mission is to enlighten and accelerate the path between unconnected people, and I believe Ken and his team at PrivateJet.com are innovating very much within the same objective." said Blazetrak CEO, Nathaniel Casey.
Where Blazetrak is in the business of creating more tangible web-based connections, Private Jet is pioneering the more accessible model of increasing the speed and affordability of tangible in-person meetings through Jet Travel. Blazetrak´s connections succeed because the company provides an online platform for users to submit e-materials to highly sought after music professionals, and be guaranteed a direct video response. PrivateJet.com succeeds because its customers are able to defy the conventions of traditional travel, and connect face to face with the people they are ready to do business with.
"I am very excited about this partnership; the joining of PrivateJet.com and Blazetrak.com´s technology has phenomenal potential to revolutionize the art of networking." Said Ken Starnes (CEO, PrivateJet.com).
The two companies are currently working on several projects to explore their synergistic potential, including influential networking events, a television show, and the pending launch of an interactive online platform.
Stay tuned as PrivateJet.com and Blazetrak show how two very different companies can build extraordinary value by sharing one powerful mission.
Blazetrak — http://www.blazetrak.com
Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/blazetrak
PrivateJet — http://www.privatejet.com/
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/flyprivate
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Dogs don't rely on vocal communication quite as heavily as humans do, but it still forms a major part of how they express themselves and their emotions to other dogs, and to their human family. Within weeks of acquiring a dog, owners will be able to identify their own dogs bark in the park out of dozens of other woofs, much as a parent can identify their own child's cries in a playground of children.
The dog's vocal repertoire is extensive and includes not only barks and other 'woof'-type sounds, but also whines, yips, yelps, whimpers, grumbles, sighs, screams, howls and growls. And, of course, some celebrated dogs can even 'say' 'sausages!'
A dogs' vocalisation is usually helpful, communicating to the family if any visitors or strangers have arrived at the door, or if the dog hears unusual sounds outside the house, but frequent barking and howling for any reason that might be sensible for the dog can cause problems with neighbours. Most dogs give a perfectly acceptable warning bark if someone knocks at the door or passes close to the house and are then quiet when their owners respond. But some dogs continue to bark even if asked to be quiet, and continue to do so long after long after 'the problem' has disappeared. Some dogs are naturally noisier than others, most are noisier than would perhaps be natural because their barking is inadvertently reinforced by the their owners, and if you have more than one dog, they can often readily set each other off and happily bark to one another for hours!
If you have a noisy dog who won't be quiet when asked or who barks and howls at night or when left at home alone, seek help with training him to address his underlying behaviour problem rather than shouting at him. He will just think you are barking along with him, or will feel threatened by you, which won't help with making him into a quieter dog. Don't be tempted by the thought of using a 'quick fix'anti-bark collar either. Electric collars, or those that emit an unpleasant spray, are simply cruel - suppressing the dog's natural behaviour and his need to communicate, whether it is convenient for you or not. The 'unpleasant smell spray' versions, if they work at all to stop a dog barking, continue to 'punish the dog after he is quiet because the smell lingers in his very sensitive nose, and if you have two dogs, the barking dog can cause the quiet dog wearing the collar to get 'blasted'. Dogs 'treated' with this type of equipment may become quiet but the underlying emotional reason for their barking remains and their frustration or insecurity will simply find another outlet, perhaps chewing the furniture, or worse licking their paws repeatedly or actually chewing at themselves.
Instead, try to find out why he is barking and address the cause. Is it to warn you about something? Is he barking out of frustration or boredom, or in order to get your attention? Is he barking because he's been left for too long and is trying to call you back? Or he is in acute distress when he is left at home alone?
If, having assessed him, it is clear that he is barking for whatever reason when you are with him, he seems to get too excited and he just can't stop, then it is very useful and actually usually quite easy to train him to be quiet on command. This involves teaching a 'Shush', which, perhaps bizarrely, is actually best done by first teaching him to bark on command.
Now that he'll speak when you ask, it's time to teach the 'Shush'!
If he barks or vocalises for reasons that you cannot understand, or his vocal habits have suddenly changed, it would be worthwhile getting him checked over by your vet. If there are no underlying medical reasons for the change (pain, cognitive dysfunction syndrome, etc), then there could be a behavioural cause, and the vet will refer you to a professional pet behaviourist.
Dogs may bark in cars to protect their temporary territory, especially particularly if the car is stopped and people walk past, or if they are left on their own inside when the car is parked. They may also bark as a result of feeling frustrated at not being able to chase the fast-moving traffic, or because they are on the way to the park, a likelihood that is increased if they only go in the car to go for a walk.
If despite training the 'shush' at home, your dog persists with barking in the car because of frustration or because he is protecting his territory, you may need to acclimatise him to 'using the car' for play, chewing chews in when it is parked at home so that the car isn't just associated with the exciting events of going for a drive or for a walk. Start these games with the engine off and then progress to having it running. Then go for a very a short drive, but stop as soon as he barks (go somewhere quiet where it is safe to do so), only continuing as long as he remains quiet. This may require time and patience, but he will realise in the end. Resist the urge to talk to him and avoid eye contact throughout this process. To stop him being excited by the sight of people and traffic moving past him outside, you can also try covering his crate if he is used to travelling in one in the car (provided there is sufficient ventilation and the dog won't overheat). Alternatively, provided he fits in the space properly, accustom him to travelling lying down in the rear seat footwell of the car, restrained to the seat frame him so that he is below window level and can't see out.
The use of a pheromone infused collar or bandana, or spray in the car itself can also help calm him and reduce the likelihood or intensity of his barking and excitement. These products are available from your vet or at good pet stores. Work on the Speak and Shush commands in the car - with the help of a friend, if you are driving, but if it all proves too difficult, ask your vet to be referred to a behaviourist for help.
Safety first! It is very important that a dog is kept secure when travelling in the car, either in a special dog crate in the back, or attached to the seatbelts in the rear with a car harness, as any excitable behaviour can be very distracting for the driver and therefore dangerous.
The information contained in this article is not a substitute for individual veterinary or behavioural advice and is for information purposes only. You should always consult a veterinary surgeon if you have any concerns about your pet's health. He or she will be able to take a complete medical history and physically examine your pet, to then recommend appropriate individual advice or treatment options. For detailed behavioural advice tailored specifically for your pet, we recommend that you contact a qualified pet behaviourist. For further details of local canine and feline behaviourists practising in your area and how they offer help for with problem pets, please contact The Coape Association of Pet Behaviourists and Trainers at www.capbt.org or the Association of Pet Dog Trainers at www.apdt.co.uk. Do bear in mind that while dog trainers can take you on as a client directly, pet behaviourists will always require a referral from your veterinary surgeon.
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