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It’s Deaf Dog Awareness Week

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This group is made up of rescues that are trained with American Sign Language and hand commands. They are then trained to become registered therapy dogs. They have changed the minds of many Dalmatian breeders and hope to continue with this difficult task. dogs people helping animals rescues' How truly sad.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

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The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. Good for You: Adopting an orphaned animal keeps it from having to be euthanized. Good for You: Adopting an orphaned animal keeps it from having to be euthanized.

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Chock Full of Celebration

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Munchkin pooped in the kitchen, but that’s okay because we’re working on paper training with this one. She can’t be trained to potty outside yet because she’s too terrified to take even the slightest correction. Kyla Duffy is a foster parent for MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue and Breeder Release Adoption Service.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

As an organization comprising dog trainers, behaviorists and other animal professionals, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers is aware that any dog can bite, any dog can maim and any dog can kill. A dangerous or vicious dog is a product of a combination of individual genetics, upbringing, socialization and lack of proper training.