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Dog prompts kids to act
Therapy visit to a Pennsylvania 4th grade class turns children on to community service to raise funds to support service dog training.
Dog prompts kids to act
Therapy visit to a Pennsylvania 4th grade class turns children on to community service to raise funds to support service dog training.
Therapy dogs earns his way into yearbook
Long-serving therapy dogs gets his picture in an Indiana high school yearbook right along with the student photos.
Therapy dogs earns his way into yearbook
Long-serving therapy dogs gets his picture in an Indiana high school yearbook right along with the student photos.
Newtown students thank therapy dogs
Nice story from Hartford Currant – Newtown students say thank-you for the help therapy dogs have been doing since the shootings in December.
Newtown students thank therapy dogs
Nice story from Hartford Currant – Newtown students say thank-you for the help therapy dogs have been doing since the shootings in December.
Police K-9 with different assignment
California police department adds new member to its K-9 unit – but this one’s a therapy dog to work crime scenes and other situations to bring comfort.
Police K-9 with different assignment
California police department adds new member to its K-9 unit – but this one’s a therapy dog to work crime scenes and other situations to bring comfort.
Don’t bother working/service dogs
Here is a cleaver, short video from Norwegian Association for the Blind encouraging people not to pet or interfere with working service dogs – the advice: vest on equals at work.
Don’t bother working/service dogs
Here is a cleaver, short video from Norwegian Association for the Blind encouraging people not to pet or interfere with working service dogs – the advice: vest on equals at work.
Aspiration — run agility in a wheelchair
How about this challenge – UK wheelchair bound trainer determined to enter and run agility competition with her dog. She is hoping for a 4×4 all terrain chair for the run.
Aspiration — run agility in a wheelchair
How about this challenge – UK wheelchair bound trainer determined to enter and run agility competition with her dog. She is hoping for a 4×4 all terrain chair for the run.
Citizen urge Austin police to have dog behavior training
Austin, Texas, residents are urging police to have dog behavior training to reduce the incidence of dog deaths by police bullets.
Citizen urge Austin police to have dog behavior training
Austin, Texas, residents are urging police to have dog behavior training to reduce the incidence of dog deaths by police bullets.
‘Praise’ is how your dog learns what you want
Here is a useful blog post on the benefits of positive reinforcement in dog training and the negative impact of hitting one’s dog and other negative actions.
‘Praise’ is how your dog learns what you want
Here is a useful blog post on the benefits of positive reinforcement in dog training and the negative impact of hitting one’s dog and other negative actions.
Shooting victim’s dogs need home in Hannibal
Sad story: Quincy Kennel Club is seeking homes for two dogs orphaned when their trainer/owner was killed in a convenience store shooting.
Shooting victim’s dogs need home in Hannibal
Sad story: Quincy Kennel Club is seeking homes for two dogs orphaned when their trainer/owner was killed in a convenience store shooting.
Columbia is home to service dog training program
Here is a strong story from the Columbia Missourian about a program at the Central Missouri Humane Society to match vets with PTSD with service dogs.
Columbia is home to service dog training program
Here is a strong story from the Columbia Missourian about a program at the Central Missouri Humane Society to match vets with PTSD with service dogs.
Veteran trainer: Owners cause dog problems
Book Review: Dan Sullivan, veteran dog trainer and animal behaviorist animal behaviorist, blames dog owners for the disappoints they have with their dog’s behavior — Wake up and Smell the Poop
Veteran trainer: Owners cause dog problems
Book Review: Dan Sullivan, veteran dog trainer and animal behaviorist animal behaviorist, blames dog owners for the disappoints they have with their dog’s behavior — Wake up and Smell the Poop
Ohio cat that trains dogs is missing
Ohio emergency – cat that trains dogs has gone missing in downtown Berea. Cat has helped some 30 dogs learn to “leave it.” Someone left the door open.
Ohio cat that trains dogs is missing
Ohio emergency – cat that trains dogs has gone missing in downtown Berea. Cat has helped some 30 dogs learn to “leave it.” Someone left the door open.
Why doesn’t’ my dog ‘come’ and ‘sit’ – your fault, probably.
Colorado blogger provides good illustration of how one can help a dog learn and respond with consistency and clarity. She uses her family as an example.
Why doesn’t’ my dog ‘come’ and ‘sit’ – your fault, probably.
Colorado blogger provides good illustration of how one can help a dog learn and respond with consistency and clarity. She uses her family as an example.
Join your dog in exercise. It could be fun.
Researchers says dogs need an hour of exercise a day. Humans half that amount. How about doing both at the same time. Here’s a description of how that might happen.
Join your dog in exercise. It could be fun.
Researchers says dogs need an hour of exercise a day. Humans half that amount. How about doing both at the same time. Here’s a description of how that might happen.
Therapy bulldog walks into assisted living home as if he owned the place
Canadian sociologist studies the impact her therapy dogs have on the people the dogs visit. This story presents the case of her bulldog.
Therapy bulldog walks into assisted living home as if he owned the place
Canadian sociologist studies the impact her therapy dogs have on the people the dogs visit. This story presents the case of her bulldog.
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Dog shootings – who is to blame – documentary planned
Here is a substantial discussion of the issue of police shooting dogs when they fear for their safety.
Dog shootings – who is to blame – documentary planned
Here is a substantial discussion of the issue of police shooting dogs when they fear for their safety.
Of course our dogs love us
Here’s a video showing how a science team at Emory University is trying to study what goes on inside a dog’s brain when they encounter their people’s scent.
Of course our dogs love us
Here’s a video showing how a science team at Emory University is trying to study what goes on inside a dog’s brain when they encounter their people’s scent.
What happens to military dogs at retirement
Military retirement for soldiers has host of issues. How about retirement for canine soldiers? This article explores those issues.
What happens to military dogs at retirement
Military retirement for soldiers has host of issues. How about retirement for canine soldiers? This article explores those issues.
6-year-old in training with her new service dog
Talk about “service” — read this article about the heavy responsibility this dog will bear in service to a child with severe allergies.
6-year-old in training with her new service dog
Talk about “service” — read this article about the heavy responsibility this dog will bear in service to a child with severe allergies.
Close to home – St. Charles County calls on a therapy dog.
First day on duty, a therapy dog’s visit to the St. Charles County courthouse helps a 10-year-old girl before her testimony in an abuse trail.
Close to home – St. Charles County calls on a therapy dog.
First day on duty, a therapy dog’s visit to the St. Charles County courthouse helps a 10-year-old girl before her testimony in an abuse trail.
Show Rover the pictures
Here’s a cute Reading to Rover pictures from Ohio. Young student appears to show the dog the pictures of the story she’s reading — Maybe early signs of a wise, skillful teacher being developed?
Show Rover the pictures
Here’s a cute Reading to Rover pictures from Ohio. Young student appears to show the dog the pictures of the story she’s reading — Maybe early signs of a wise, skillful teacher being developed?
Two Golden Girls at work in South Carolina – See the impact
The dogs demonstrate the benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy a new term one is likely to hear a lot more about as dogs and other animals demonstrate new ways to help humans.
Two Golden Girls at work in South Carolina – See the impact
The dogs demonstrate the benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy a new term one is likely to hear a lot more about as dogs and other animals demonstrate new ways to help humans.
A heavy hand — do some dogs need one
Dog trainer and behaviorist, Nicole Wilde, offers thoughtful discussion of the problems of using a heavy hand in dog training even for a potentially aggressive dog.
A heavy hand — do some dogs need one
Dog trainer and behaviorist, Nicole Wilde, offers thoughtful discussion of the problems of using a heavy hand in dog training even for a potentially aggressive dog.
VA not ready to recognize med benefits from service dogs for PTSD
Here is a good summary of the military service related disorder, the attempts to deal with it through medication, counseling and group work – and increasingly with the help of service dogs.
VA not ready to recognize med benefits from service dogs for PTSD
Here is a good summary of the military service related disorder, the attempts to deal with it through medication, counseling and group work – and increasingly with the help of service dogs.
Winnipeg police give K9 a camera to check out threats
The department’s K9 carries a high tech camera into suspicious situations reducing the threat to officers.
Winnipeg police give K9 a camera to check out threats
The department’s K9 carries a high tech camera into suspicious situations reducing the threat to officers.
Military dogs need transition to civilian life after service
Just as human vets need new opportunities when they return from war, so do their canine partners.
Military dogs need transition to civilian life after service
Just as human vets need new opportunities when they return from war, so do their canine partners.
Apps for everything else – why not dog training?
Sara Purewall provides an overview of 7 apps for various aspects of dog training from logging potty training to teaching tricks.
Apps for everything else – why not dog training?
Sara Purewall provides an overview of 7 apps for various aspects of dog training from logging potty training to teaching tricks.
Training tips for dog photos
In this blog, the photographer suggests getting our dog used to having a camera pointed at him/her by picking it up while the dog is on a sit or down and rewarding the stay.
Training tips for dog photos
In this blog, the photographer suggests getting our dog used to having a camera pointed at him/her by picking it up while the dog is on a sit or down and rewarding the stay.
Double-duty therapy work for military K9s
Wounded, injured military veterans are training service dogs to assist other vets as part of the wounded vet’s own therapy. Details in this NBC News video.
Double-duty therapy work for military K9s
Wounded, injured military veterans are training service dogs to assist other vets as part of the wounded vet’s own therapy. Details in this NBC News video.
The stage is set for our free holiday show – have a look
Show is Dec 7 at 7:30 pm and Dec 8 at 2 pm. Come enjoy the lighting and especially the dogs and their tricks.
The stage is set for our free holiday show – have a look
Show is Dec 7 at 7:30 pm and Dec 8 at 2 pm. Come enjoy the lighting and especially the dogs and their tricks.
Canine service with a capital S
Here is a remarkable story of a service dog in North Carolina helping inside a surgery suite because of the dog’s ability to alert the medical team of an approaching allergy crisis for the dog’s 7-year-old patient.
Canine service with a capital S
Here is a remarkable story of a service dog in North Carolina helping inside a surgery suite because of the dog’s ability to alert the medical team of an approaching allergy crisis for the dog’s 7-year-old patient.
Here’s a ‘why’ for the positive benefits of therapy visits
Therapy teams take two-hour shifts at the Emory University library as student stress relief during finals week.
Here’s a ‘why’ for the positive benefits of therapy visits
Therapy teams take two-hour shifts at the Emory University library as student stress relief during finals week.
Remarkable Topeka fire investigator dies
Topeka firefighters mourn loss of a colleague – 10-year-old Lab who had investigated some 900 fire scenes with a 90 percent success rate in identifying significant fire causes.
Remarkable Topeka fire investigator dies
Topeka firefighters mourn loss of a colleague – 10-year-old Lab who had investigated some 900 fire scenes with a 90 percent success rate in identifying significant fire causes.
Therapy director credits Golden Retriever rescue
From a dog-less childhood to national director of animal assisted therapies for the American Humane Association, Amy McCullough credits Bailey, a rescued Golden Retriever, for the transition.
Therapy director credits Golden Retriever rescue
From a dog-less childhood to national director of animal assisted therapies for the American Humane Association, Amy McCullough credits Bailey, a rescued Golden Retriever, for the transition.
Would lapdog help in dentist’s office?
Minnesota dentist adds service of Cocker Spaniel for patients who request the support for some dental procedures.
Would lapdog help in dentist’s office?
Minnesota dentist adds service of Cocker Spaniel for patients who request the support for some dental procedures.
Newly trained service dogs matched with first responders
This was match month for four shelter dogs who had been training for nearly a year to become search and rescue dogs for national emergencies.
Newly trained service dogs matched with first responders
This was match month for four shelter dogs who had been training for nearly a year to become search and rescue dogs for national emergencies.
Hear a young boy describe the impact his service dog has
Here is a first person account from a young Alabama boy with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism.
Hear a young boy describe the impact his service dog has
Here is a first person account from a young Alabama boy with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism.
This dog provides impressive service
In this story, Robert Gill describes how his service dog has permitted him to live independently with some severe handicaps including frequent seizures.
This dog provides impressive service
In this story, Robert Gill describes how his service dog has permitted him to live independently with some severe handicaps including frequent seizures.
How dogs help veterans who’ve seen too much
Here is a video illustration of how a dog can help a vet with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – wake up the vet in the midst of a nightmare.
How dogs help veterans who’ve seen too much
Here is a video illustration of how a dog can help a vet with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – wake up the vet in the midst of a nightmare.
Service Dog access – what are the rules?
Federal regulations require stores to admit service dogs; however, the regulations are not clear about what dogs qualify as service dogs.
Service Dog access – what are the rules?
Federal regulations require stores to admit service dogs; however, the regulations are not clear about what dogs qualify as service dogs.
Another role for dogs – therapy at a funeral home
A Clinton Arkansas funeral home has acquired a King Charles Spaniel to help clients cope with the anxiety of mourning.
Another role for dogs – therapy at a funeral home
A Clinton Arkansas funeral home has acquired a King Charles Spaniel to help clients cope with the anxiety of mourning.
Introducing baby and dog
This CBS report points out the arrival of a baby brings lots of new experiences and smells to a home and the dog must also adjust.
Introducing baby and dog
This CBS report points out the arrival of a baby brings lots of new experiences and smells to a home and the dog must also adjust.
20 dog and handler teams celebrate new titles
Linda Hayes of St Louis conducted the tests for the Canine Good Citizenship (basic and advance) and the Therapy Dog certification April 19.
20 dog and handler teams celebrate new titles
Linda Hayes of St Louis conducted the tests for the Canine Good Citizenship (basic and advance) and the Therapy Dog certification April 19.
