Terry and Dee discuss service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress syndrome. Dogs are also being trained for individuals with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders. Awesome successes! Next, Terry shares his experience with putting his dogs on raw diets. Check out Dr. Tracy Lord’s site for more information about homemade diets and suggested vitamin supplements.
Terry surprises Dee in this episode with a unique behavior issue: Surrey, the tree climbing Australian Cattle Dog. Yikes! The co-hosts also revisit DNA testing for dogs, as well as Breed Specific Legislation. A BSL can be anything from requiring special licensing of a breed or breeds (breed restriction) to the total elimination of a breed (breed ban). Really big news at Bark Radio is the walk for canine cancer in Washington, DC on September 18. Join Dee, Terry, their dogs and Luke and The Boys from 2dogs2000miles at Lady Bird John Park at 10:00 am EST. And if you live near Richmond, VA, Luke and The Boys will be at the entrance to the UofR Spiders vs. VCU Rams soccer game Tuesday, September 15. See you there! Note: Dee’s veterinarian friend had no further information on DNA testing at this time. Stay tuned.
Books we love:
The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
I’ll Be Home Soon
By Patricia McConnell
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On Talking Terms with Dogs
By Turid Rugaas
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Canine Body Language, A Photographic Guide
By Brenda Aloff
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Before and After You Get Your Puppy
How to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Ian Dunbar
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101 Dog Tricks: Step-by-Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog
Kira Sundance
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The Culture Clash
By Jean Donaldson
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