The dogs featured in this past week’s videos had learned to do some pretty amazing things – driving a car and cleaning the house. I know I don’t have a prayer of training my dogs to do either. What about you?
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Check out these dogs who were taught to drive as part of an adoption awareness campaign.
They have posted several videos telling the rest of the story, if you’re interested.
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Today we welcome guest blogger Kate Voss to the doggies.com blog community. Kate Voss is an entertainment writer who adopted her first chow/shepherd mix in 2012. When her puppy was young, it suffered from severe separation anxiety, and through training and routine, is now a happy, healthy pup.
Dogs may bark at the television when they see another dog on screen, or perk their heads up when they hear an intriguing noise come from the TV set, but do dogs actually watch television and understand what they are looking at?
Continue reading Do dogs really watch TV?
I’ve been looking for clips of the dog-related floats from yesterday’s parade. I couldn’t find any professional video, but the amateurs are starting to post their clips now.
Here’s the K-9s 4 Cops entry:
Check out how the huge German Shepherd was made on Instagram.
Continue reading 2014 Rose Parade Dog Floats
From our local school for kids with developmental disabilities:
By Carolyn Keller, RS Southgate School Intervention Specialist
Southgate School welcomes the return of Therapy Dogs International “Tail Wagging Tutors!” Each dog, accompanied by a volunteer, visits classrooms in the morning. Teachers need to sign up in advance to participate. The dogs will visit on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for the remainder of the school year.
Continue reading Tail Wagging Tutors
K9s 4 Cops is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Law Enforcement K9 Units across the nation. We envision safe communities and schools patrolled by law enforcement with highly trained K9s ready for action. We believe that a lack of funds should not be the obstacle for any agency working to keep our streets safe. We seek to become the portal of resources and support for law enforcement K9 Units in need.
Can’t wait to see it when it’s done!
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Good day, and good dog!
Group judging is now underway at the National Dog Show presented by the Philadelphia Kennel Club, although the show won’t be telecast until Thanksgiving Day at noon. So far, no results are available on-line, but I’ll keep checking. It did set us up for today’s poll, though. Inquiring minds want to know: what’s your favorite major dog show?
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Her charity partner, Hand in Paw will win a cash award of $6,500. Hand in Paw, located in north central Alabama, improves human health and well-being through Animal-Assisted Therapy.
The charity partners of the other hero dogs each get $1,500.
Congratulations to all of the finalists: Cassidy, Jingles, Lola, Lakota, Carlos, John D., Bronx, and of course, Elle.
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Good day, and good dog!
One of Cassidy’s front legs had to be amputated after he was hit by a car. Sheltie Rescue of Utah helped Cassidy heal and found him a forever home. Rather than wallowing in his misery, Cassidy turned his disability into a positive by providing comfort to others with different abilities.
Showing “courage in the face of adversity,” Cassidy does “presentations for children about disabilities, acceptance and how everyone is different, special and has something positive to give to the world.”
He also visits retirement homes and rehab centers where he “gives a lot of love,” according to his mom Kathy.
Check back soon for the rest of the goings on at the 3rd Annual Hero Dog Awards.