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What does your Service Dog do?
“What does your service dog do?” Many service dog owners get the same questions asked over and over again. Do you feel that it is right for strangers to ask what your service dog does? Some owners are finding this question invasive and should not be asked unless their dog is making a disturbance. A […]
Female prisoners training service dogs for veterans
Female inmates in Utah are getting a chance to give back to the community. Dogs from local shelters are being brought in and trained by the inmates to become future service dogs. By training shelter dogs to become service dogs, there is a win-win-win situation that helps everybody involved. Shelter dogs are released from their […]
ASPCA designates April 8th “National Dog Fighting Awareness Day”
To bring awareness to the cruelty of dog fighting, the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has designated April 8th as the “National Dog Fighting Awareness Day. In an effort to take action and stop the cruelty of dog fighting, the ASPCA asks that you use the hashtag #NDFAD. Dog […]
11 signs of cancer in dogs
Although a single symptom may not be indicative of cancer, being cautious and aware is important. Thank you Parkerpup.com for the great infographic. 11 Possible signs of cancer in dogs: Straining to poop/thin, ribbon like stools Lethargy or no appetite Any new bumps or lumps Drainage or odor from ears (note: this is also very […]
Service dogs helping soldiers with PTSD
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, an estimated 11% of veterans that served in Afghanistan and around 20% of veterans that served in Iraq currently suffer from PTSD. Dustin Deweerd, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan suffers from symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. He has nightmares, anxiety, and flashbacks. Deweerd was […]
Fairbanks students help train service dogs
Students are helping train future service dogs at the Pawsitive Dog Training in Fairbanks. Simon Atkinson and his 7 month old puppy, Charlie, have been together for the past six weeks. Simon has been working with the Wag’ N Train Teen Flyer service dog program to help train dogs for people in need. The Wag’ N […]