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10/31/2021

Happy Halloween! Stay safe!

Happy Halloween Everyone!!! Don’t forget you can get your Next Generation Calendars from our website at https://peaceandpaws.org/store #!/Tip-of-the-Day-Calendars/c/16247649
12 months of the dynamic trio 🐾🐾🐾🎃 👻

10/14/2021

Such an appropriate day to watch William Shatner in 1978 interpreting Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man’. This cracked me up! Watch until the end.

From The Science Fiction Film Awards, William Shatner's unforgettable performance of Elton John's "Rocket Man".Includes Karen Black's introduction of Bernie ...

10/14/2021

Such an appropriate day to shareWilliam Shatner’s 1978 version of Elton John's 'Rocket Man'. I had never seen this before—it cracked me up! You should watch to the end!

From The Science Fiction Film Awards, William Shatner's unforgettable performance of Elton John's "Rocket Man".Includes Karen Black's introduction of Bernie ...

09/22/2021

Do you have an anxious dog? This article provides possible reasons…

Which comes first—the nervous owner or the nervous dog?

09/06/2021

Happy Labor Day--remember all the hard work people and dogs have done over the years. Courtesy of Peace and Paws Dog Rescue

08/19/2021

Doggy door greetings--something to which many of you can relate! Here are some great tips from Pod To The Rescue!

What does your dog do when the doorbell rings?

Why are people entering the home such a big deal and how can this seemingly simple situation go awry so fast?

In the latest episode of Pod To The Rescue, Emily and Libby lay out the possible ways your dog might respond when there’s someone at the door, break down the potential roots of different behaviors, and discuss ways to address and manage this behavior (hint: your behavior also plays a role in this!)

Find this episode wherever you listen to podcasts! Or, go to the link in comments...

06/27/2021

Interesting. Do you find this to be true?

New study published in Scientific Reports found that young to middle aged people have higher social capital if they walk a dog.

The study investigated the link between dog walking and social capital amongst Japanese adults. Researchers looked at 2 aspects of social capital; social cohesion (getting along with others/trust/shared values) and interacting with neighbours (kindness/socialising/asking for advice).

The researchers surveyed 3606 adults, of which 507 owned a dog, with 282 owners walking their dog at least weekly. Participants were asked about their social cohesion and interactions with their neighbours as well as various demographic traits. From their responses, each person was given a 'social cohesion' and 'activities with neighbours' score.

Amongst young to middle age adults (age 20-64), those who owned a dog and walked it had higher 'activities with neighbours' scores than people of their age group who didn't walk a dog, indicating they have better relationships in their communities. They did not, however, have differing 'social cohesion' scores.

For older adults (age 65+), walking or having a dog made no difference to social capital, as measured by either score.

The study provides some evidence that walking a dog could enhance a person's relationships within their community. However, any benefit does not seem to be felt by older adults and even for those below 65, social cohesion is not affected.

Does your dog help you socialise within your community? Do you think having a dog deepens your relationships with your neighbours?

Paper: Dog ownership, dog walking, and social capital - Scientific Reports, May 2021.
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-021-00804-y

06/18/2021

Really good info in this episode of Pod To The Rescue!

Today on Pod To The Rescue !!

When does using food in training NOT work?
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We often hear from folks who have tried "treat training" (what we call using food as a reinforcer! 😉) without success. Well, we might have some answers as to why! Listen to Emily and Libby explain some important caveats when it comes to using food in your training. We also cover what to use and how to use it: some of our favorite treats plus the treat bag we swear by... And why Libby has two!
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Listen today wherever you get your podcasts, and please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share! Help is spread the word so we can keep more dogs in their homes.

06/03/2021

This is one of the best podcasts I've heard regarding bringing a new rescue dog home--why decompression, going slow, and understanding the trauma these dogs have are important to forge a trusting relationship. Lots of great questions and answers to all kinds of situations, for trainers and animal enthusiasts alike. Thanks to Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado for creating all the episodes on Pod To The Rescue, and to Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.. for discussing these issues.

What you got out of this podcast? (Listen wherever you get your podcasts.)

In this episode, Libby and Emily are excited to sit down with Dr. Patricia McConnell - she’s kind of a big deal in the dog training world. The trio talk about the initial time of decompression for your rescue dog, the importance of the secure attachment base, and how we can show our dog safety and...

05/20/2021

Today is National Rescue Dog Day! Either adopt from your favorite rescue (for example, Finn/Boomer and Loki are still available from Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado), foster, volunteer, or honor your own rescue dog! Link in the comments.

05/18/2021

Cat guardians: what do you think about this?

Will cats choose to sit in an imaginary box?