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Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort To Boston (GALLERY)

April 22, 2013

(SERVICE DOGS) Last week, the Boston Marathon came to a tragic end after two explosions went off, killing three people and injuring more than 170. In the wake of this disaster, our furry, four-legged friends have really stepped up to the plate as Lutheran Church Charities has flown three specially-trained therapy dogs out to Boston to help provide therapy for those shaken up from the bombings. The Illinois-based charity dogs have joined two others who have been staying with the students at Sandy Hook Elementary School every school day since the December shooting. The well-trained service dogs share their love and provide a calming effect just by interacting with people in a time of need. “When patients see the dogs, they light up and smile. It gives them a chance to release,” said Tim Hetzner, president of Lutheran Church Charities. “In many cases they talk to the dogs like they are counselors, big furry counselors.” Take a look at these dogs in action and see how they’re giving people a reason to smile. — Global Animal

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Are Animals Superstitious?

October 10, 2012

(ANIMAL BEHAVIOR) It’s no surprise that the 16-foot fishing boat name the Titanic II sunk on its maiden voyage. Superstitions, like believing a ship sharing a name with the infamous Titanic I will also share her fate, or believing black cats are unlucky, are not only found in humans. Animals have been found to exhibit superstitious behaviors, too, though their superstitions tend to make a little more sense than ours. Read on to understand your pet’s quirky behaviors. — Global Animal

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Talented Shiba Inu Trickster

September 25, 2012

(ANIMAL VIDEO) Elee is one smart and talented pup. From a sweet baby wrapped in a blanket to head of the drum circle, Elee does it all! — Global Animal

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Dog Saves Miners In Their Darkest Moments

July 1, 2012

(ANIMAL JOBS) The infamous phrase “the canary in a coal mine” serves as an allusion to upcoming danger, but now “the dog in a coal mine” might mean just the opposite. A Dutch Shepherd named Ginny became the first mine search and rescue dog. Alpha Natural Resources, the company that manages Ginny, is merging search and rescue methods and technologies with dog capabilities. Ginny, who was selected from a top breeding kennel for police dogs, underwent an extensive and comprehensive training program by Bill Dotson, president of Applied K9 Technologies.  Learn more about Ginny’s work and new endeavors in the mining field. — Global Animal

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Uggie: Forever A Hollywood Star

June 27, 2012

(CELEBRITY PETS) LOS ANGELES — Today was a big day for Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier who starred in the Oscar-winning movie The Artist. Uggie is the first dog to have his paw prints cast in cement at Gruaman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The newly retired Uggie wants to encourage us all to adopt pets. “He’s adopted. He made it. If you guys can adopt a dog, even if they don’t make it on the big screen, they’ll be big stars at your house,” said trainer Omar Van Muller. See the full Los Angeles Times photo gallery. Congratulations Uggie! — Global Animal

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Dog Not Listening? 12 Helpful Training Tips

May 24, 2012

(DOG TRAINING) Don’t give up! Your pup is just a few commands away from becoming one outstanding citizen. Patience and repetition is key. Always remember, our dog companions really want to please their guardian. If you haven’t gotten through that puppy training book, here are a few easy tips to get you started. — Global Animal 

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Being A Good Pack Leader

April 27, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) There are many different dog training techniques. Some trainers encourage positive reinforcement, while others use punishment or dominance tactics. Dog trainer Cesar Millan faced much controversy after video footage was released showing him kicking his canine subjects. Dr. Sujatha Ramakrishna, author of Raising Kids Who Love Animals, discusses some of the pros and cons of the alpha-dominance method and how it can affect your family pet. — Global Animal

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Cesar Millan: The Dog Kicker-er? (VIDEO)

April 13, 2012

(PET WELFARE) We’ve seen Cesar Millan tame some pretty unruly pups, but are his methods just a form of punishment? Positive reinforcement dog trainer Anna Jane Grossman thinks so. She believes that, “encouraging the behaviors we want and ignoring behaviors we don’t,” is a positive way to train your pup without using physical force. Watch the video and let us know in our poll, has Cesar Millan’s training tactic gone too far?  — Global Animal 

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