Understanding Service and Therapy Dogs
Published in Our Two Cents by belkis / 0 CommentsEver wonder what does it take to be a service dog or therapy dog? These canines go through extensive training pretty much their entire lives until they are able to find an owner who needs their special skills. Not just any dog can wear a “Service Dog” vest. In the world of canines, you must [...]
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Pets Are Allowed in Domestic Violence and Homeless Shelters
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Halloween can be so much fun. With creative costumes, kids, candy, anyone can enjoy this day. However, many pets can be scared of unfamiliar images that they don’t see often. Make sure to protect them and keep them out of harm’s way. Here are a few tips to follow:
1) Make sure your dog has tags. [...]
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1) Make sure your dog has tags. [...]
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According to dog expert, Dan Bradie, 80% of dog trainers are not qualified to deal with the range of social issues that affect dogs. Teaching a dog to do tricks and controlling aggression and excessive barking are two types of different issues. The latter is the one that most dog trainers do not know how [...]
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According to a recent Purina survey in New Zealand, many women agree their four-legged companions are better listeners than their partners, while some men believe their dogs show them more affection.
The survey, released in the summer, showed 31% of female dog owners believe their pets have better listening skills than their partners, and 14% of [...]
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The survey, released in the summer, showed 31% of female dog owners believe their pets have better listening skills than their partners, and 14% of [...]
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At least according to one dog training. In a recent article, K-9 Concepts dog trainer Jim Dorris says he has never encountered a dog too vicious to be salvaged. In fact, he believes that all dogs just want to please humans and that positive reinforcement is all they want.
Last year Jim rescued Macy, a Swiss [...]
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Last year Jim rescued Macy, a Swiss [...]
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Whether you are a dog owner or not, there comes a time where people expect certain qualities from a dog in order to live among the human community. Everyone will come across a dog at some point in their lives. Here are a few things that will help get a dog a good reputation.
1. Sit, [...]
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1. Sit, [...]
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In a recent article on KFBB, readers are introduced to a puppy training program involving inmates from the Shelby Prison in Montana. Part of a prison puppy program that allows inmates to train canines to become service dogs, prisoners work to teach basic commands and behavior to over 40 lab and golden retriever puppies since [...]
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We are always happy to hear when a dog’s life has been saved thanks to professional trainers who take the time to teach canines the importance of discipline and suppressing aggression.
According to Lake County News in Lakeport, California a 6-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever mix named Bear, had allegedly been involved – along with two other [...]
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Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milan’s new book entitled, “Cesar’s Rules: Your Way to Train a Well-Behaved Dog,” is available in bookstores today. The book is also authored with Dog Whisperer executive producer and writer Melissa Jo Peltier.According to Lake County News in Lakeport, California a 6-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever mix named Bear, had allegedly been involved – along with two other [...]
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One of the themes in the book is that the key to a better dog behavior is balance. Balance, as [...]
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