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Service dog in training

April 27, 2020

This is Dolce. But don’t let his calm demeanor and cute button eyes fool you. Dolce is in training and soon enough he will have a very important job to do. “Today we are really excited because we’ve been donated a puppy by a very gracious breeder in Red deer to work towards service dog […]

These Are 10 Best Indoor Dog Breeds

April 27, 2020

There’s no shame in being a homebody – holding down the couch definitely counts as a hobby, and working from home is a hot trend right now. Like many of us introverts, certain dog breeds would much rather stay home than mess with the outdoors or obligatory social functions. Some of our human lifestyles are […]

coronavirus pet concerns

April 27, 2020

The Oklahoma Humane Society has responded to animal concerns regarding the coronavirus. “Although it is true that some pets such as cats, hamsters and ferrets might develop mild illness if exposed to a person with COVID-19, there is currently no evidence to suggest that pets can transmit it to people,” said the OHC. “Please continue […]

Tips for training your new dog while you’re stuck at home

April 27, 2020

Caroline Gresham and her family have been thinking about adding a new member to their family for a couple of years. So her family, like many others, decided that now might be the chance since they are spending more time at home. “Zachary (Dad) spent an hour one day pretending to be a dog for […]

Virtual therapy sessions

April 27, 2020

It is a stressful time for all of us, and everyone is feeling the tension and anxiety that comes with the uncertainty of not knowing when things will improve and return to normal. During challenging times like these, it is understandable to experience a toll on mental health. Luckily, a therapy dog is hoping to […]

Police gets two new dogs

April 27, 2020

Two new officers at the Santa Fe Police Department have special skills that set them apart from others on the force. They can quickly track suspects, have a heightened sense of hearing, and can detect the odors of narcotics and explosives. After a seven-year hiatus, the Santa Fe Police Department has restarted its K-9 program […]

Will 2020 Mark The End Of Emotional Support Animals On Airlines?

April 27, 2020

Michael Goldstein Contributor Travel In 2020, the issue of Emotional Support Animals (ESA) on planes may come to a head. Airlines for America, an airline lobbying group, is pushing for new rules for “animals in the sky” that would effectively limit the service category to trained animals, such as guide dogs. This would eliminate untrained […]

Jet the fire service dog

April 27, 2020

Arson and deliberate fires are serious crimes which take up valuable time from Avon Fire and Rescue Service, when crews could be dealing with other major incidents. Therefore, the service needs all the help it can get when it comes to finding and detecting deliberate fires across Bristol. And so a Fire Dog called Jet, […]

Animal therapy ranch

April 27, 2020

Saddle Up Ranch, located just off the A926 on the edge of Blairgowrie, provides animal therapy to people from Perthshire, Dundee and Angus while rehabilitating animals. Serving young adults to pensioners, ranch boss Jessie Probst uses horses, dogs, goats, alpacas and even snails to help teach transferable skills about conveying and reading emotions, as well […]

K-9 HERO

April 27, 2020

The dogs of war, the dogs that help keep the peace, the dogs that track down the bad guys and turn up the missing, Man’s best friend and co-worker. What happens to them after a lifetime of service? Many retire with their handlers but not all. When the time comes, who rescues the rescuers? […]