(PET CARE) Even though it may seem like it, cats don’t claw the furniture to get revenge or because they dislike your decor. Find out why they can’t resist ripping up the couch, and how to stop your pet’s destructive clawing. — Global Animal
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Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort To Boston (GALLERY)
(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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Practical Pet Home Improvements
(LIFE WITH PETS) — Vet bills aside, caring for a pet can be quite expensive. Cats that destroy furniture and dogs who have a few too many accidents can put a dent in the household budget. Check out this New York Times article for a few ideas on how to improve your home for you pets. Home improvements can save you money in the long run and make life easier for your animal friends. Let us know if you have any money saving tips for pet lovers. — Global Animal
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Dog Not Listening? 12 Helpful Training Tips
(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
(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)
(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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E-Books For Troubled Pets? Yes, Please
(BOOK REVIEW) Steve Dale, syndicated columnist, TV, radio, and podcast host, and a long-time animal advocate, answers these questions in his two new books, “Good Cat!” and “Good Dog!” Both ebooks are more than worth their $3 price tags—for the price of an iPad app you can start shaping up your pet’s attitude today. — Global Animal
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Good Dogs Matched With Bad Boys
(ANIMAL CONNECTION) TEXAS — The Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center has started a pilot program called the Dream Seekers Animal Rescue and Training. So far, the program includes Alice, a 2-year-old dachshund/terrier mix, and Devin Olguin and DeAndra Moffett, her first trainers. The idea is that by helping to train an animal, incarcerated youth will develop certain character traits like empathy, responsibility, and patience. Wonderful programs like this, including Prison Tails which matches prisoners with ‘unadoptable dogs,’ are becoming more and more popular as they continue to yield positive results. Read on to find out how these programs help rehabilitate both animals and people. — Global Animal
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