Does “holistic” veterinary care really work?
By Jon Katz in Slate.com - I have a troubled dog. Orson, my border collie, came to me when he was 2. He had issues. So, we’ve been to trainers and behavioralists and tried any number of different training methods. We’ve herded sheep. Chased geese. Practiced positive reinforcement. I’ve used hand signals [...]
Archive for June, 2005
Acupuncture for My Border Collie
Posted in Dog Health, Jon Katz on June 20, 2005 | Leave a Comment »
Trained dogs assist people with seizures
Posted in Dog Training, Pittsburgh Dog News on June 12, 2005 | Leave a Comment »
By Linda Wilson Fuoco – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Farley Schlass became a first-time dog owner in February, just before her 51st birthday. Mazen, a golden retriever, was gentle and affectionate from day one. But on day two, for no apparent reason, he began exhibiting rather odd behavior.
Several minutes later, she had a seizure.
Schlass has been having [...]