Service Dogs

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Dogs can be pessimists, too

Dogs generally seem to be cheerful, happy-go-lucky characters, so you might expect that most would have an optimistic outlook on life. In fact some dogs are distinctly more pessimistic than others, research from the University of Sydney shows. “This research is exciting because it measures positive and negative emotional states in dogs objectively and non-invasively. […]

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Dog Bless You

Posted: May 31, 2012, 12 p.m. EDT Dog Bless You, a non-profit organization created to champion the selfless acts of dogs and celebrate the unique role they play in improving the human condition, issued a challenge grant today that will pair service and companion dogs with military veterans in need. The challenge grant, dubbed Spirit […]

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Illegal fake service dogs pose dangers to many

LOS ANGELESIt’s an easy law to break, and dog cheats do. By strapping a vest or backpack that says “service animal” to their pet, anyone can go in stores and restaurants where other dogs are banned, creating growing problems for the disabled community and business owners and leading to calls for better identifying the real […]

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Dogs strut stuff on signs in Englewood to promote mission of service

Dogs on billboards. They are coming soon to Englewood thanks to a $ 75,000 donation to the Freedom Service Dogs of America from Denver-based Pure Bran Communications. The money, won in a competition, will be used in a marketing campaign to raise awareness about Freedom Service’s mission of turning rescued dogs into service dogs for […]

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Jailed Vets Train Dogs for Other Vets

by epSos.de Hazard Wilson’s new cellmate is a hairy bundle of energy whose playful zeal can’t be contained by steel doors: a five-month-old golden retriever. Yardley is one of three canines assigned since September to inmates at a maximum-security prison in western Maryland for training as service dogs for disabled military veterans. The number of […]

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Big Dog Freedom Harness

Big Dog Freedom Harness
Big Dog Freedom Harness
Price: $45.00

Big Dog Freedom Harness. Designed especially for medium to large dogs. Strong adjustable nylon straps keeps the harness securely on your pooch. Extra sturdy handle behind the back for service dogs and for extra control keeping your dog close. Sizing: S: Neck fits up to 20 in. Girth fits 23-26 in. M: Neck fits up to 22 in. Girth fits 26-31 in. L: Neck fits up to 24 in. Girth fits 31-36 in.

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Service Dog Training: How to Prepare Your Dog

Assistance dogs come in a variety of types: guiding dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs. At their core, all trainings aim to do the same thing: train a dog to help people that can’t do their daily tasks properly because they have some disabilities. Such dogs will help people that have problems with their sight […]

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Career Dog Training

Things to Know Before Considering a Career in Dog Training People who are really passionate about dogs will sometime choose a life’s career in this field so they can use their love for dogs everyday to help them, making it their goal to become a professional dog trainer. Before you look at a career as […]

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Things to Consider When Choosing a Career in Dog Training

Things to Consider When Choosing a Career in Dog Training People who are really passionate about dogs will sometime choose a life’s career in this field so they can use their love for dogs everyday to help them, making it their goal to become a professional dog trainer. Do you fall in the category of […]

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