There are very dogs that are capable of succeeding in Service Dog work. Although temperament is important, factors such as health, structure and genetics affect the rate of failure. This is why service dogs are often sought out through reputable breeders for a complete history of the breed’s line. When evaluating dogs from a shelter for Service Dog work, you must look for factors that would disqualify the dog. For example, traits such as fear, aggression and timidity would not be appropriate Service Dog work.…
A large part of the costs of service dogs is often times offset by volunteer puppy raisers. Volunteers teach the basics; to sit, walk on a leash, house training, and other basic commands. Professional trainers that provide formal training charge around $20,000 to train one dog. If the puppy raisers are paid, the cost can potentially double (Service Dogs).…
Military Working Dogs Blistering heat, stinging sand, gritty wind. These extreme conditions America's brave servicemen withstand while overseas. However, they are not alone. They are accompanied by Military Working Dogs who also encounter such hellish conditions. Why, one may ask, would a nation deploy dogs to war?…
Training a puppy when you first bring them home is critical. It is obvious that you need certain physical items such as a dog bed or crate, food and water bowls, puppy chow, collar, leash, toys, etc. Equally as important, all family members must decide and agree on routine, responsibility and rules. The first few days are extremely important.…
The first couple of months of school were quite challenging as I was trying to handle the workload and learn the language. Although I spoke some English upon arrival to the country, my language skills were certainly nowhere near what one might consider college adequate. However, it was not the language barrier that was of utmost concern. Shortly before I moved to the country, my father became strangely ill. By the time I started attending college his health was still not improving, and no doctor was able to diagnose him correctly.…
Have you ever come home from school or practice and thought “wow, we have nothing to eat in this house!” I have a solution for you. Puppy chow is one of the easiest snacks to make that takes less than 10 minutes to make. Before anything else, you will need to gather your ingredients: Chex cereal, semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar. Along with your ingredients, make sure you have a large bowl to mix things in, and something to make those ingredients with, and a smaller bowl.…
On 11/27/16, at 6:40pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 2549 Claridon Road on a dog on dog or cat attack, owner known. I arrived at the location and was met by Blendon Township Police Department (BTPD) Police Officer. The police officer explained that the victim dog was attack by a dog that lived on the next street over. I followed the police officer to the house to talk to victim dog owner.…
The movie “Wag the Dog” is an outrageous film about a fictitious Presidential Campaign, whose media staff creates a fake war with Albania, in order to get their candidate reelected as President. In their effort to create this war, the media team for the President has to break every single rule in the PRSA Code of Ethics. Although their strategies and tactics may not be the most preferable, some techniques used throughout the film can correlate with the outside world, and even the election cycle we are going through today. Throughout “Wag the Dog” the media team led by Conrad (Robert Deniro), formulated a media plan that broke every single aspect of the PRSA Code of Ethics.…
I look nervously outside noticing the black that has ascended over my yard. I hate being alone at night, there’s something so creepy about knowing that if someone were standing in my yard staring at me, I would never see them. The ringing of the phone distracts me just briefly, who could that possibly be at ten o'clock? Slowly, I make my way over to the desk where the phone sits, "Hello?"…
I just finished reading “Shoe Dog” a biography written by Phil Knight. Phil Knight is a American business magnate and philanthropist. Native to Oregon, He is the co-founder and chairman of Nike. Inc. He previously was the CEO of Nike until he step down as chairman.…
If you are in the process of getting your first puppy, there are some things you need to get ready around your home before you go to pick up your new puppy. #1 Find A Vet The first thing you need to do is find a vet for your puppy. You are going to want to take your new puppy to the vet right away to get their health checked up on.…
What my dog has taught me Humans are basically social animals, and in learning to coexist more peacefully, our pets could teach us a thing or two. Humans are sometimes arrogant enough to believe that our lives matter more than others, but in owning a dog it 's clear to see why it doesn 't. I know some people consider their pets as a part of their families. I strongly agree with that stance towards the dog I have in my home. Having been a dog owner since the age of nine, I can claim that a lot of growing and maturing goes on during that timeframe. Pets have this ability to teach people things that even humans cannot.…
How to Train a Dog If you have a dog, you know how fabulous having a dog can be. People may say that having a dog is also tough. A dog does not always follow what people say. Treat your dog with respect while training.…
Do you ever wish you could have a conversation with your dog? Well you can. Just not the way you think. Dogs will never be able to speak English, but you can communicate with them through their language, you just have to pay attention to their cues. Dog owners spend a lot of time trying to interpret what their dog is saying.…
Dog parks are a great way to provide space for owners to exercise their dogs in cities where space is limited. Many dog owners that live in a city choose to live in an apartment, which usually has little to no yard for them to let their dogs run in. However, dogs need space to run, as this is important to their physical and mental health. The solution? Build a dog park.…