http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/Man_taught_dog_to_smoke Man taught dog to smoke A Chinese man has been criticised for training his pet puppy to smoke cigarettes. Zeng Ziguang, 23, a chef, of Wuchang, Hubei Province, has been teaching Blackie to smoke since buying him six months ago. He now claims the dog is addicted to tobacco and gets through a packet of cigarettes a day. "He hated the smell of smoke to begin with. But I trained him to get used to it by blowing smoke at him," said Zeng. "Gradually Blackie got used to the smell and I started putting the lit cigarette into his mouth. Each time he did that, I would reward him with food." Zeng said Blackie was a natural mimic and within a month had learnt to smoke. However, neighbours are appalled that Zeng has encouraged a dog to smoke and say he should be prosecuted. "He is a terrible pet owner," one told the local Changjiang Daily. |