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. Here is a good summary of the emerging benefits.
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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. The trial led to guilty verdict for the man who had adopted the girl and her sister from Russia. Here is a video report on the dog’s service.
Those first 48 hours with a new puppy
Columnist for the Malaysian Star Online, recounts with detail and affection her experience with a puppy. Thanks the puppy for improving her patience, among other virtues.
A ‘rescue’ to ‘service’ dog-story
Canadian organization trains shelter dogs to support military vets in their adjustment to civilian life . Here is a video story about how it done.
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.
AKC says help is just a phone call away
American Kennel Club launches phone chat helpline for dog training issues. One-time fee is $79.99. Here is the link to the AKC site. Here is a news story description of the program.
Nov – Dec class schedule begins this week
We begin a November – December training schedule this week – fewer classes during the holidays. Check the schedule here. Call or use the Contact Tab if you need help outside these classes.
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.
From farm girl to TV actress
Miste, our Border Collie, born on a sheep farm in Scotland, stars in education commercial for Mizzou:
From rescue to champ
Indiana woman’s TCL for rescue papillon produces agility champ.