DOGS TRAINING

Jack Hope in a cowboy hat and bandana when he was invited to a costume party, but he had no costume! John Richard Hope, known as Jack, passed away at Wansbeck Hospital on Monday, April 4. He was 98 years old. Born at ‘The Snook’… Read More »Northumberland man who trained hunting dogs for royalty dies at 98

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — If you were one of the unlucky travelers who had an airport delay or cancellation over spring break, you may have noticed therapy dogs walking around. In West Michigan, volunteers from the nonprofit West Michigan Therapy Dogs volunteer in two-hour… Read More »Airport therapy dogs offer travelers some stress relief

We want our dogs to walk close to us, but a fun walk for a dog is a scent walk. Our dogs are as different as we are. We love them very much and many times we attribute human characteristics and desires to them. But… Read More »Things your dog wishes you understood

Rachel Martin (43) of the Midrand Fire Station has never shied away from a challenge. Martin’s sheer tenacity was rewarded recently when she returned home with a top prize after a rigorous 12-week training course. The course was attended by an elite team of public… Read More »Elite Pioneer Firefighter Award

Service dogs can be trained to provide different types of support to their human companions, as medical students learn by interacting with “Shetland,” a highly skilled retriever mix. Julie Rovner/KHN hide title toggle title Julie Rovner/KHN Service dogs can be trained to provide different types… Read More »Military Service Dog Helps Train Medical Students : Vaccines

The Veterinary Mental Health Initiative, which offers free support groups and one-on-one help to veterinarians across the country, has helped Razyeeh Mazaheri overcome the anxiety she felt. Marcos Primiano hide title toggle title Marcos Primiano The Veterinary Mental Health Initiative, which offers free support groups… Read More »Vets Suffer Burnout as Pandemic Pet Craze Loads Them With Workload : Vaccines

Samantha Balaban and NPR’s Life Kit provide insights for teaching old and new dogs new tricks. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: With lockdowns, work-from-home changes, and the emotional rollercoaster of the pandemic years, millions of people have turned to pets. Nearly 1 in 5 households in the… Read More »Tips to help you start training your dog and keep your goals realistic – NPR

Last September, Kelvin Simmons was in Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail awaiting sentencing when he received an offer to train shelter dogs and take life skills classes instead of serving time behind bars. He has been in jail for seven months waiting and was skeptical when… Read More »Canine CellMates gives inmates a second chance through its out-of-custody canine training program

Here’s what’s new, what’s coming, and everything you can expect when the Minnesota Twins take on the Seattle Mariners at Target Field. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota, are you ready for some Major League Baseball? Spring training and the regular season were delayed this year thanks to… Read More »Here’s what you need to know about the Twins’ 2022 home opener