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“Good Boy” Movie
May 28, 2020
Hulu’s latest entry into their holiday-themed Into the Dark horror movie series might leave you side-eyeing your newly adopted pup. On Thursday, May 28, the trailer dropped for the newest Into the Dark installment, Judy Greer’s new horror comedy Good Boy, which is set to premiere June 12 on Hulu. The movie is tied to Pet Appreciation Week, […]
Sheriff’s Office Has A Sniffing Dog
May 28, 2020
Harford County Sheriffs Department has added a new canine member to its police force. It’s very common for police departments to have dogs on the force to sniff out bombs, drugs, and people, but this K9 is the first of its kind in the State of Maryland. Sata, a beautiful, fluffy black dog, is trained as a Electronic […]
Hong Kong Therapy Dog
May 28, 2020
To help students release stress and learn about animal care, protection and welfare, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology introduced a dog therapy programme last summer. Students said spending time with the dog regularly helps them unwind and relax from school work.
Therapy Dog Healing Virtually
May 28, 2020
A therapy dog isn’t letting coronavirus pause her mission to help others. “Laney the golden retriever” and her owner are taking their visits virtual. Alexa Liacko looks at the free sessions helping children, veterans, and families cope with COVID-19. Laney the golden retriever is used to being loved on. This therapy dog is part of […]
Meet Sir Winston
May 28, 2020
Sir Winston Furchill is the poodle puppy who has become the newest and furriest member of the Rainbow House Advocacy Center in Columbia. Although Winston is only undergoing basic puppy training now, he will eventually have the training to become a certified therapy dog for the center. Children go to Rainbow House to be interviewed […]
Can Guide Dogs Social-Distance
May 28, 2020
Guide dog Leo, a 2-year-old black Lab, helps his visually impaired owner, Samantha Ambrico-Custer, get around and navigate daily life. He performs extraordinary tasks for her every day. But one thing Leo and other guide dogs can’t do: judge 6 feet between other humans. Amid the pandemic, owners say their guide dogs have had trouble […]
Teacher’s Therapy Dog
May 28, 2020
A new therapy dog might welcome Furry Elementary students back when school reopens. At a recent virtual public meeting, Furry Elementary teacher Pam Shirtz asked officials about having her golden retriever, Charlie, available to students needing support during the pandemic. Charlie completed rigorous testing through the Pet Partners organization to become a certified therapy dog. […]
Paws For Life Rescue Program
May 28, 2020
Crazy Dog, a brand of Whitebridge Pet Brands in St. Louis, recently donated 12,960 bags of its Crazy Dog Train-Me! treats to Paws for Life K9 Rescue (PFL). The treats will support the rescue group’s COVID-19 Operation Pandemic and Paws for Life Prison programs. Operation Pandemic was launched to encourage people to foster a shelter dog […]
Dogs Adjusting To Social Distancing
May 28, 2020
Brian Hare, Ph.D. professor of evolutionary anthropology and director of Duke Canine Cognition Center, discussed how dogs help people to adjust to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. I want to understand how different types of cognition evolve, including in our own species. Dogs have provided a powerful way to test ideas about how selection […]
Police Welcomes New Recruit
May 28, 2020
The Moose Jaw Police Service has a new recruit, but he’s of the four-legged variety. “Merc” passed his validation testing last week and he is now the fourth dog to join Moose Jaw’s K9 Unit. “Usually, that’s the proper protocol is that when an old dog retires a new one is brought in or when […]
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