We had the great honor of getting to sit down with some Canadian canine heroes last week at Purina PawsWay. Three dogs were inducted into the Purina Animal Hall of Fame for 2017 and we had the chance to interview two of the humans whose lives they saved. It was an incredibly humbling experience to hear both Grace and Brittany talk about how their bond with their dogs has been … [Read more...] about The Inspirational 2017 Purina Animal Hall of Fame Inductees
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What Makes a Good Therapy Dog?
Could My Dog Be A Good Therapy Dog? We've featured many amazing therapy dogs and service dogs big and small making a difference over the years on our site, at events, and in our TV documentary series. But there are so many more dogs out there having an incredible impact every single day, especially as therapy dogs. There is more and more research about how they make our lives … [Read more...] about What Makes a Good Therapy Dog?
What Are The World’s Most Intelligent Dog Breeds, And Why?
Does your dog make the list? I am always inspired by the incredibly smart dogs we know and the difference they each make in somebody's life. Have you ever wondered exactly how smart your dogs is and what they are capable of? I often do with Kilo the Pug. Do you measure by the number of tricks they can do or the type of talents they have developed or how fast they learn … [Read more...] about What Are The World’s Most Intelligent Dog Breeds, And Why?
Do You Know These Top Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers?
Today we wanted to share some of the best dog trainers we know who use positive reinforcement techniques to train dogs. From amazing tricks to correcting even the most stubborn of behaviors, these talented specialists bring out the best in dogs and inspire us. I have loved watching their videos and tips online, reading their books and meeting and consulting with many of them … [Read more...] about Do You Know These Top Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers?
Get Inspired by our “Dog Of The Day” Bridgette The Therapy Bulldog
Today we are inspired again by the human-animal bond and the ability of dogs like Bridgette the Bulldog to help people of all ages. We chatted with her partner Denis, a self-proclaimed "lifetime volunteer" for numerous causes, about his therapy visits with Bridgette and how they are making a difference. Getting Involved With The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog … [Read more...] about Get Inspired by our “Dog Of The Day” Bridgette The Therapy Bulldog