Furry Four Paws

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Doggy Zen by Virginia Wind

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One of the biggest issues that complicates our connection with dogs is pushy, jumpy, grabby, bouncy behavior that is rude in both the dog a...
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Monday, October 22, 2012

The Return (Bonus: Tips for Public Speaking)

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I haven't been writing much for.... a while.   Life since March and the beginning of Dog Aide  has been a non-stop onslau...
Saturday, February 25, 2012

Trainer, Consultant, Behaviorist: What Do These Titles Mean?

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After having a rather interesting online exchange with a young lady who referred to herself as a behaviorist, I feel I should quickly addre...
Thursday, February 16, 2012

What To Do When Animal Control Knocks

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Note: This was taken directly from the Paws For Life Rescue and Adoption "Happy Tails" Weekly Newsletter. =======================...
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Blanca's Story: Cooperation, Education, Compassion

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On the night of January 20th, my friend Margo was doing her rounds for C.H.A.I.N.E.D , a local organization that is committed to getting do...
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Don't Invite A Bite!

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I read an article today about an on-air bite incident that occurred at a Denver NBC affiliate, leaving the anchor severely wounded and need...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Letter to MI Senator Hune Regarding The Use of Gas Chambers in MI Shelters

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Note: The information for this letter was found in an American Humane Association Fact Sheet . Parts of this letter have been borrowed di...
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Melissa
After matching dogs with families as an adoption counselor and working with shelter dogs on socialization and basic obedience, Melissa realized one of the best ways to keep dogs out of rescues was to help restore the original spirit that caused dogs to bond with humans in the first place.

Melissa has been working with dogs since 2005 helping owners and dogs learn how to communicate with each other to better facilitate training and reduce the stress in their lives. Her methods are based on current research and tends to avoid dominance theory or other techniques with a limited view on dog's behavior. She received her CPDT-KA credentials in spring of 2011.

When her life hasn't gone to the dogs, Melissa volunteers for the National Disaster Animal Rescue Team, helping with emergency animal sheltering during natural disasters, puppy mill raids, and hoarding and criminal neglect or abuse cases.

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