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What to do when there is no cup.

Linda Hayes, CGC and TDI tester, at work April 19, 2014

Linda Hayes of St Louis conducted the tests for the Canine Good Citizenship (basic and advance) and the Therapy Dog certification April 19.  Here are some photos from the event.

This CBS report points out the arrival of a baby brings lots of new experiences and smells to a home and the dog must also adjust.  This report points out some techniques.   Ann goes further than this story.  She suggests that you make the dog part of the care team, encourage the dog to accompany you when you go to the baby’s room to change, bathe, feed etc.

A Massachusetts mother and daughter are collaborating on a children’s storybook told in the voice of their therapy dog.  Here are details.

A Clinton Arkansas funeral home has acquired a King Charles Spaniel to help clients cope with the anxiety of mourning.  The dog is in training now.  Details here.

Here is a substantial video story from NBC about how asking vets to train service dogs.  The activity replaces drugs in treatment of the disorder.    The sponsoring organization is Paws for Purple Hearts.  The Group has involved some 300 vets.

Federal regulations require stores to admit service dogs; however, the regulations are not clear about what dogs qualify as service dogs.  This article discusses the issue.

Here is a video illustration of how a dog can help a vet with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – wake up the vet in the midst of a nightmare.

Part of socialization — A daily exam for the puppy.

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior outlines the elements of good socialization – with other dogs, with people and with new experiences.  These are essential parts of our Puppy Kindergarten program.  The details are here.

Hey, it’s about time for classes to resume.

We will open the 2014 class session with the Level 2 class at 6:30 tonight.  We plan to continue on our regular schedule for the rest of this week — at least until another snow storm interrupts that plan.  Here is the weekly schedule.