Showing 32 posts from August 2009
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 transition.
The dogs also help throughout the year, as students can earn special “alone time” with them [...]
Tips from the Associated Press. Most of them are common-sense good dog care, but there are some specific techniques for redirecting behavior.
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.
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 are unnecessary, not true service animals, and put other students at risk.
The mothers of both boys say [...]
Check out this post with photos of a 4-acre water park especially for dogs …
