September 19, 2011
Service Dogs: Making a Daily Difference
We all know that dogs are capable of learning and performing some pretty amazing and impressive tricks. What some people aren’t as familiar with are the services dogs are capable of learning and executing and the lives they save and enrich in doing so. Service dogs make a daily difference for those living with physical, neurological, and psychological disabilities. They allow people to live as normal a life as possible, and to do many of the things that their disabilities might prohibit them from doing without assistance. They work tirelessly, devotedly, lovingly, and all they ask in return is affection. They are canine heroes, and we are excited to highlight them in this week’s Dog Tails post.
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September 9, 2011
All About Agility
Last week we gave you some suggestions to help your dog further his intellectual pursuits. But like many people, some dogs are scholars AND athletes. If this sounds like your pup, we’ve got just the thing for you. It’s called Agility, and it’s sweeping the nation. In fact, you may have even seen some agility trials on TV! Combining solid training, discipline, and athleticism, agility training helps a dog develop and maintain his fitness, versatility, and attention and obedience to his owner/handler. It also provides him with an outlet for his extra energy, and is a great way to strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
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September 2, 2011
School’s Gone to the Dogs!
September’s here, and for many of you, that means the kids are headed back to school and the dogs are sitting home moping until the kids get back in the afternoon. Here at DogWatch®, we say why should school be just for kids? There are plenty of great options out there to help your dog further his education, so to speak. Here are some suggestions to get Spot started on his road to scholarship.
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August 26, 2011
Save a Dog in Need: Adopt a Shelter Dog!
So far this month, we’ve brought you several posts on dogs that are frequently overlooked when it is time to add a canine member to your family. These dogs represent only a portion of the dogs desperately in need of forever homes across the country; that’s right, we’re talking about shelter dogs!
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