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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...

06/29/2021

For those of you worried about the impact of fireworks on your pet and you don't know how to help them cope, take a listen to this short podcast called "Dog Training Basics: The Fourth of July"--great podcast with practical info about this topic.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MyoxLjuuMpQcOvy8byaoh

Listen to this episode from Pod to the Rescue on Spotify. The Fourth of July is not necessarily a happy holiday for our furry family members! In this Training Basics episode, Libby and Emily talk about ways to keep your dog safe and work with them to help them settle into their environment this holi...

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