Animal behaviorists have always been fascinated about studying whether or not dogs and other animals have emotions. While some researchers conduct ongoing studies to find scientific evidence, regular folks like you and I could answer that question immediately with a resounding “Yes!”
Having been around dogs and other animals all of my life I can tell you that these lovable companions have emotions just like you and I. All you have to do is look at them, watch them, and listen. Watch their faces change expression and their tail and body …

The term “animal assisted therapy” is to be distinguished from the more familiar practice of “animal assisted activities”, which refers generally to pet visitation at hospitals and residential care facilities.
Animal Assisted Therapy is part of a formal and carefully designed treatment program with specific and measurable objectives that matches one animal to one patient. Under the guidance of a trained medical professional, patients with severe mental and/or physical disabilities are encouraged to interact with a “therapy dog” under the supervision of a trained dog handler. The patient’s interaction with the …

This post picks up from where I left off in my previous ‘deaf Dalmatian’ article. I have been supplied with a lot of information on this subject and have also undertaken research myself. In the most simplistic of terms, the AKC documents explicitly their requirements that all deaf Dalmatians be destroyed. They don’t even stop with instructing breeders to put down deaf puppies, they also direct shelters, veterinarians and humane societies in the same manner. They state: “..It is the HUMANE approach is to put down the deaf Dals.” What …

Last weekend I was contacted by Patricia Belt of Tennessee Safety Spotters, a wonderful organization whose goal is to introduce you to deaf therapy dogs. Patricia said, “I want to share the value of deaf Dalmatians. New scientific studies show 30% of Dals are born deaf. Too many shelters and breeders euthanize them.
My deaf Dalmatians are registered therapy dogs, teach Fire Safety and Dog Bite Prevention and are Reading Education Assistance Dogs. My non-profit organization, TN Safety Spotters, Inc tries to promote what wonderful companion animals deaf dogs make!”
When she …

Regardless of how large your backyard may be, all puppies will make their best effort to try to escape. Of course this can be prevented, so long as you have a fence that is secured appropriately. And this is important, as many small communities have local leash laws and pet-oriented ordinances that prohibit dogs from roaming the streets on their own, not to mention the dangers your dog or puppy can face on its own.
Your Choice Of Fences
The quality and type of fence you can expect to enclose your yard …

Animal behaviorists have always been fascinated about studying whether or not dogs and other animals have emotions. While some researchers conduct ongoing studies to find scientific evidence, regular folks like you and I could answer that question immediately with a resounding “Yes!”
Having been around dogs and other animals all of my life I can tell you that these lovable companions have emotions just like you and I. All you have to do is look at them, watch them, and listen. Watch their faces change expression and their tail and body …