Posts by Elizabeth Crane
Best Dog Treats for Every Type of Dog: Top Picks to Snack Right
Like many dog lovers, you probably enjoy pampering your four-legged pal with tasty goodies. But what are the best dog treats for your particular pup? Not all dogs have the same dietary needs, so it’s important to choose the right type of treat. The Best Dog Treats for your Dog Might not be What you…
Read MoreVietnam Veterans Helping Younger Veterans – the Important Role They Play
Vietnam Veterans can play a very important role in helping younger Veterans. They can share their stories about the war, talk to their spouses and children about dealing with a Veteran with PTSD, take them out to eat and get them out of their rut, and urge them to apply for benefits from the VA.…
Read MoreSmall Dogs Help Veterans with PTSD and other Disabilities
Many Veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after returning from combat. Symptoms of PTSD can include anxiety, depression, and flashbacks. Small dogs help Veterans and can be a great companion for Veterans suffering from PTSD and other disabilities. Studies have shown that interacting with animals can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Dogs…
Read MoreWhy Labrador Retrievers make Great Service Dogs for Veterans
Labrador Retrievers service dogs for Veterans are a great help because of their loyal and protective nature. They are known for being good at following commands and being gentle, which makes them perfect for helping Veterans with PTSD or disabilities. Labrador Retriever Service Dogs are Perfect Companions for Veterans Many Veterans struggle with PTSD or…
Read MoreIntroducing a Dog to a Baby with Patience and Care
Introducing a dog to a baby is one of the most important things you will do in your life. Your baby’s welfare may depend on it. Teaching your dog the proper way to act around your baby will pay off for many years to come. I have always raised my pets with children. Most of…
Read MoreIn Home Dog Sitting for a great Alternative to Boarding
I’ve had numerous dogs in my life time. I found they all have different personalities. Some are more independent when they get out among other dogs and people and some are intimidated by them. Dogs are like people and we all know who we are attracted to. In home dog sitting is the best alternative I have…
Read MoreTeaching your Dog to Walk Backward
Teaching your dog to walk backward is the next command I am teaching my Golden Retriever, Daisy. In my last article about dog training I talked about teaching your dog to touch. Daisy has really done well with that and advanced to touching objects by name. But today I’m going to talk about teaching Daisy…
Read MoreTeaching your Dog to Touch | a Fun Dog Trick
My goal for today is teaching my dog to touch. This may sound odd to you, because it certainly did to me, but apparently this is a good foundation trick for your dog to learn. Last night we started a puppy agility class for our 7 month old Golden Retriever, Daisy. Our homework for…
Read MoreFrank Spady Viet Nam Vet
I thought it would be only proper to start the Featured Vets Section with a post about my husband, Frank Spady. He is a proud Veteran of the Viet Nam war and served in the mid 1960s. Before he went to Viet Nam he served in Korea and trained German Shepherds for the military. Frank’s…
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