Service dogs are miracle workers in many ways and the costs of training and upkeep are more than returned through psychological, social and economic benefits.
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Learn six easy ways to protect your dog when walking outside this summer! When you come back in from your walk, have these easy and healthy frozen treats ready to cool off Fido!
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An adult dog’s demeanor and behavior reflect how well the animal was socialized as a puppy (or not). Desensitization is created through gradual exposure to experiences, objects and other stimuli to effectively teach the puppy how to be resilient, well-behaved and confident.
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It’s almost that time of year for the Poodle Palooza! But WHAT is it and WHY should you support it?
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Summer poses many dangers to our beloved pooches. Learn the four ways to keep your K9 from becoming a Hot Dog during the summer heat!
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When a disability changes, can a Service Dog learn a new task? The simple answer is yes. But there may be situations when using another service dog to perform different tasks may be preferable.
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Summer is beckoning you and your furry best friend to explore the great outdoors! Learn what seven essentials you must pack for Fido before you head out on the trails! Try this easy, frozen broth dog treat recipe too!
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The dog training world features two kinds of people: those who favor a traditional, dominance-based approach to training, and those who prefer a positive, reward-based method. Both ways are in wide use by trainers, owners and handlers. But which works best and why?
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The world at large has sometimes used the word “poodle’ in facetious and unflattering ways. How many instances do you recognize below?
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Humans and their dogs enjoy the beautiful summer days! But remember these 7 potential dangers and learn how to protect your dog! Your dog is depending upon you to keep him safe!
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Dogs communicate through a variety of body language. In our final blog in this series, we’ll take a closer look at canine communication through posture.
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We know dogs help us reduce our stress levels while also lowering our blood pressure. But can the same be said when it comes to humans helping their dog’s stress? Today’s blog takes a closer look at the research!
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Of the 61 million Americans living with a disability, 12.1% experience serious mobility issues making it the most common disability. Learn more about National Mobility Awareness Month and how you can help today!
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One promising research avenue is to use canine analogs to understand the neurobiological mechanisms that underlie ASD. A greater understanding of the neuro-hormonal bases of ASD-like behaviors in dogs may lead to insights, and ultimately to breakthroughs applicable in humans.
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Learn how to properly keep your dog (and cat) properly hydrated and which herbs you can safely plant around your family dogs!
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As with humans, a dog’s eyes are a window into its inner state; a window we must peer through to understand how our dogs view us and our world.
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Described as sudden bursts of energy, zoomies are a common behavior among dogs and cats (and even goats!). But is this common behavior a need for concern? Learn more below!
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Dogs have highly developed social cognition, meaning they have a substantial innate skill at interpreting behavioral cues from the mammals they live with including humans. But how did evolution produce this ability?
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Understanding your dog's body language will lead to a better relationship between you and your K9! This blog will take a close look at the common facial expressions dogs use to communicate with their world!
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Did you know that among combat veterans, a staggering 10-31 percent will be diagnosed with debilitating PTSD? In today's blog post, we take a closer look at how animal-assisted therapy, specifically the use of psychiatric Service Dogs, could beneficially supplement traditional PTSD therapies.
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