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Therapy Dogs Help Students Adjust to School
Tweet Going back to school, or going to school for the first time, can be frightening for young students. An elementary school in Forth Worth, Texas used three trained therapy dogs, along with trained staff, to help kids make the … Continue reading
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Reducing the Chance of Dog Bites
Tweet Tips from the Associated Press. Most of them are common-sense good dog care, but there are some specific techniques for redirecting behavior.
Rising Risk of Heartworm Disease
Tweet A vet reports that cases are increasing throughout the U.S. Even indoor dogs are at risk from mosquitos, so all dogs should be tested and put on preventive medication.
Legal Battles Over Autism Service Dogs at Schools
Tweet In Illinois, two schools have filed suits challenging the state law that allows service animals in classrooms. In both cases, boys with autism want to bring their dogs to school with them. The schools are claiming that the dogs … Continue reading
Italian Dogs Beat the Heat
Tweet Check out this post with photos of a 4-acre water park especially for dogs …
Not All Chew Toys Are Safe
Tweet The Houston Chronicle interviews Billy Rafferty, author of a new dog care book, and shares tips on the safest chew toys to give your furry friends.
Police Dogs Get New Vests
Tweet The Miami Herald reports that two Broward County, FL police dogs have received newly-designed bulletproof vests to protect them on the job. A Cooper City teen researched vests after a police dog was shot and killed last year. He … Continue reading
The Science of Dogs’ Coats
Tweet Variations in just three genes explain the length, curliness and growth patterns of dog fur, according to this New York Times story. For 95% of dogs, that is. For some breeds, like the Afghan, variations in those three genes … Continue reading
