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Service, Therapy, & Emotional Support Dogs

      A Therapy Dog primarily goes to various facilities, such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. and offers comfort to others. Therapy Dogs are certified by an independent organization which provides liability insurance for the dog.  Therapy Dogs must ask permission to go into a public place, and are not allowed in most stores. A Service Dog serves…

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My Opinion About Aggressive Dogs

My Opinion About Aggressive Dogs

You  might  be  surprised  to  learn  that the vast majority of biting dogs are family pets–77% of them belong to the victim’s family or a friend. How about your dog? Is he or she safe? Do you know the warning signs?   Ladder of Aggression Calming Signals   Dogs bite for a number of reasons, and any dog can be…

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Developmental Puppy Stages

Developmental Puppy Stages

Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of age. Early and adequate socialization and programs of positive training can go a long way to preventing behavior problems and improving bonding between humans and dogs.   In reality, a dog’s behavior and temperament are always in a state of flux, or…

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