People are familiar with service dogs and there is general awe regarding a dog’s ability to help humans. Diabetes Alert Dogs (DADs) have become very popular over the past few years and there has been much press regarding their ability…
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Can Diabetes Alert Dogs Really Detect Low Glucose Levels?
Tagged with: diabetes, diabetes alert dog, diabetes dog, dog studies, Dog training, Jennifer Cattet, Pet Tutor, service dog, Smart Animal Training Systems
Posted in Dog training, Misc, science, service dogs
Posted in Dog training, Misc, science, service dogs
Service dogs: The fabulous, the faulty and the fake
One in 5 people suffer from a disability according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Many can’t hear or see well enough to safely function on their own, can’t pick up an object, make a call in case of emergency, open…
Tagged with: Animal training, Dog, Dog training, Jennifer Cattet, Pet Tutor, reward based training, service dog, Smart Animal, Smart Animal Training Systems
Posted in Dog training, Dog/human relationship, Misc, service dogs
Posted in Dog training, Dog/human relationship, Misc, service dogs
Medical Detection Dogs: new applications for life saving canines
What would you do if your dog was constantly sniffing or even trying to bite a mole off of your leg? Today, you might take it seriously and run to the doctor’s office, but 20 years ago, who could have…
Tagged with: Animal training, c. difficile dog, cancer detection dog, diabetes alert dog, Dog, Jennifer Cattet, medical alert dog, medical detection dog, Pet Tutor, seizure dog, service dog, Smart Animal
Posted in Dog training, scent, science
Posted in Dog training, scent, science
August 26th – It’s National Dog Day!
We’ve shared our life with dogs for several thousands of years. Dogs keep us company, make us laugh and comfort us when we’re having a bad day. They help us feel safe in our homes, save our lives by finding…
Tagged with: Dog, dogs, human dog bond, Jennifer Cattet, National Dog Day, rescue dog, service dog, Shelter dog, Smart Animal
Posted in Dog/human relationship, Misc, Shelter
Posted in Dog/human relationship, Misc, Shelter