A dog with a job is a happy dog. Abby- searchdogfoundation.org One pooch that has been a happy, productive member of the working dog world is Abby- one of the first responders following the 9/11 attacks. She was about four years old then and at the top of her game. Ten years have passed along with…
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If you’re lonely you can talk to me.
Hey Bulldog- The Beatles I just read about a recent study looking at how the person training a dog can affect the dog’s success rate in the training. For the experiment they had several professional trainers, some amatuer dog lovers and a few completely inexperienced people working through several basic obedience drills. The dogs ranged from…
Have a fun 4th, but be safe.
The Fourth of July can be an exciting and fun time for people, with a lot of amazing fireworks, a few cold drinks, and a long weekend. Your dog may not feel the same way about this All-American holiday. Many shelters report this as the busiest time of year as many dogs become excited (or…
What is a well trained dog worth?
This week, the New York Times took a look at just what a well-trained dog can be worth to the right person. From NYT The price tag on Julia, the GSD protection dog is close to a quarter MILLION dollars. Is she worth it? As one of her trainers says, (value) is in the eye…
puppies, puppies, puppies
This week I got to be part of a fantastic adoption day event put on by Saving Great Animals. They had rescued Cherry, a pit mix that they were told was spayed. However, as time went on the poor girl seemed to be getting sick. A trip to the vet indicated, not illness, but pregnancy. A…
the American Canine 