In Part 2 of our series, we are focusing on one of the highest skilled canines, the police dog. The police dog and his handler together make up a K-9 unit. The majority of police dogs are German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers and Belgian Malinois. The key attributes of successful police dogs are intelligence, aggression, strength, and sense of smell. Only [...]
As we mentioned in an earlier post, kids are at a higher risk to be bitten by a dog. Proper education is important to ensure that kids know and understand how to approach a dog and how to act around dogs. One great source is The Blue Dog, a book about how to act around dogs. Dog [...]
All dogs even nice ones can bite. It is proven each year as millions and millions of dog bites are recorded. The best way to prevent it is through education. Each year during the 3rd week of May, we focus on dog bite prevention. In Montgomery County alone there are a reported 1500-1600 dog bites annually. [...]
It is important that we have a plan in place for our pets in case an emergency arises. An unexpected event doesn't just have to refer to natural occurrences such as an earthquake. It can be a family emergency such as an owner being hospitalized or a house fire. Do you have a plan in [...]
It has been almost 15 years since I toured shelter after shelter in Arizona looking for the right dog to join me on my journey back to Indiana. It was finals week at Arizona State University and I was finishing up my first year of college. After a long day of searching I finally found [...]