http://www.workinglikedogs.com a resource for people around the world with working dogs and service dogs Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:39:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I had the opportunity to visit with veterinarian and pet behavior specialist Dr. Jeff Nichol (www.drjeffnichol.com) this week on our radio show, Working Like Dogs at www.petliferadio.com. Dr. Nichol brought up some interesting points about behavioral issues that working dogs can exhibit. Some of these hit really close to home ... http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/03/understanding-working-canine-behaviors/ I am always amazed at how respectful my husband, Franz, is regarding my relationship with my service dogs. He always has been. From the moment I received my first service dog and for the last seventeen years as I am now working with my third dog. When I got my first ... http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/03/family-members/ Recently, I was honored as a "Women of Influence" by the New Mexico Business Weekly. Over 550 people attended the sold-out luncheon that honored 30 women for their contributions to New Mexico’s economy and community. During the luncheon, each honoree was to take the stage, share five things about herself that ... http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/02/bacon/ We woke up this past Sunday as usual and followed our morning routine. Morgan and Whistle went out in the back yard for their usual bathroom time. However when they returned, Franz noticed Morgan looked a little odd. He was holding his body in an unusual way that seemed to ... http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/02/a-visit-to-the-emergency-vet-clinic/ Recently I got to visit with Carolyn Clark Beedle, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs of the West (ADW), on Working Like Dogs at www.petliferadio.com. Carolyn stopped by to talk about the work she and her staff and volunteers are accomplishing at ADW in Santa Fe, NM. ADW has been around since ... http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/02/assistance-dogs-of-the-west-pioneer-service-dog-training/ Today I had the privilege of interviewing Firefight Dayna Hilton and her fire safety Dalmatian dog, Sparkles, on Working Like Dogs at www.petliferadio.com. It was so great to experience Firefighter Dayna’s passion for working with Sparkles to educate children and their caregivers throughout the United States about fire safety. Firefighter Dayna ... http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/02/rescue-dog-becomes-a-hero/ Nutrition is such an important issue for us and our dogs. I have been reading Dr. Fuhrman’s book Eat to Live and as I contemplate my own dietary choices, I can’t help but be concerned with Whistle’s diet. Whistle has been eating the same commercial, traditional dog food that he’s ... http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/02/dog-food-what%e2%80%99s-the-best-canine-diet-choice/ I don’t know about you, but I am starting to get Spring Fever. We just had over six inches of snow this past week in Santa Fe; however, I am already looking forward to the days of planting and the rewards of beautiful dessert flowers and fresh vegetables from the ... http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/01/barking-like-a-dog/ I have to say that I was so strict with my first dog, Ramona, regarding treats. The agency that trained her really frowned upon treats and instructed me that she needed to work for me based on praise rather than treats. It made sense because they argued that if her ... http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/01/dog-treats-and-service-dogs/ We really enjoy watching professional dog trainers work their dogs. I am amazed at how they can command their dog’s attention and maintain a level of control over their dog’s head through the use of a leash and collar. As a wheelchair user, handling a dog can be challenging. From a ... http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/01/service-dogs-and-pinch-collars-help-or-hindrance/