Terry went on the road recently and had a blast at the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants’ annual conference. Hear Terry talk about animal intervention therapy that Dr. Aubrey Fine implemented decades ago. Then there was the session about what to feed your dog. Unfortunately, no new conclusions were shared in that one. But … training all kinds of critters including those giant hissing cockroaches was way fun!
Magic happens. That was the case for a hound mix who was removed from a local kill shelter by the great folks at Richmond Animal League. At about the same time, Sue Kindred, Chief Navigator of Service Dogs 411, put the word out that she needed a facility dog for a retirement community. Sarah Clinton at RAL thought that little hound mix might fit the bill. Hear all about Kiyla, the hound dog who will have a BIG HUGE WONDERFUL life, in today’s episode of Bark Radio.
Wow, a service dog for an young man with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – how amazing is that? You HAVE to read this article. This incredible Golden Retriever has changed a family’s life forever, thanks to Karen Shirk and her organization, 4 Paws for Ability.
Ann Price is not only a Delta Society instructor and evaluator, she is an inventor! Puppy Bumpers are a brilliant way to keep your dog on the safe side of the fence, balcony or deck. And they aren’t just for small breed dogs. Learn all about Puppy Bumpers in today’s interview with Ann. And have you heard? Bark Radio is available on iTunes! Subscribe today and don’t miss a single episode.
You know Marley, the infamous destructo dog from Marley and Me. But have you met Toby? He has become a 4-legged icon because of Mom, Charmaine’s book, On Toby’s Terms. Who is Toby? He’s a big lug of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. He’s a rescue. He was a holy terror. He is now a therapy dog and although Canadian, has an international following. What is it like to live with Toby? How has he changed lives, including his own family’s? Learn all about it in today’s Bark Radio interview with Charmaine Hammond.
The co-hosts catch up after Dee’s trip to Denver for BlogPaws. Next, Terry’s leaving town soon to attend the No More Homeless Pets annual conference in Vegas. If you are attending, look for Terry! Coming soon: interviews with Eric Bellows from Rescue Ink, Josh from Canine Adventures, and Lisa Spector from Through A Dog’s Ear. Terry updates us on the therapy dog work he and wife, Vickie, are doing with their dogs. And then there’s that stupid Burger King commercial. Yikes. What were they thinking?
Far too often these days stories emerge about poorly trained service dogs. Whether it’s a service dog sent off to the classroom with a child far too young to be a dog handler or a service dog delivered to a family obviously unable to do the job they paid high dollars for, the end result is never good. Why does this happen? One reason is there is no certification process for service dogs in the U.S. The Americans with Disabilities Act opened the door for service animals in public. Now it’s time to set a national standard. Dee and Terry discuss all of this and more in today’s episode of Bark Radio.
Hear all about Hector, the former Vick dog. He’s a therapy dog now. GO Hector! And what happened to that bunny eared Easter special, anyhow? Learn what’s going on at Bark Radio these days.
What’s up, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals? Dogs and cats into rescue WITHOUT an adoption mechanism? In with no out? Wrong wrong wrong! But then after a deep breath, Terry and Dee move onto a happy tale, that of Baxter the therapy dog. Baxter started his career as a therapy dog late in life, so yes … you can teach an old dog new tricks. Fabulous story! Last but not least, a reminder of ways to get Fido out in the world during the long winter.
Dee and Terry discuss the difference between therapy and service dogs. Hear why Dee considers therapy dog work the best volunteer gig ever. Interested in learning more? Join our Life’s Journey Therapy Dog group on Facebook. Need a trainer? Check out Dee’s website or go to APDT’s site to search for a positive dog trainer near you. Therapy dogs are registered, in the U.S., with one of these organizations: Delta Society, Therapy Dogs International, or Therapy Dogs Inc.
Denali & Baby Noah carting at Christmas
