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Canadian sociologist studies the impact her therapy dogs have on the people the dogs visit.  This story presents the case of her bulldog.

California trainer makes the case for teaching dogs to heel – to walk at one’s left side and sit when the handler stops.   For us, heeling is the easiest way to teach the dog important concept – pay attention, do as I say and stay on task.  Once a dog learns those steps, the handler can help the dog develop other important behaviors at home – quit barking, don’t jump on people, etc.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.