It has been brought to our attention through one of Tara's animal assisted play therapy groups, that there are some dogs up in Michigan that are going to be put down and it's just not right!
Another blogger has posted the story and the videos that were used in court for the judge's ruling. We wonder what your thoughts are on this. We wish we could save this dog! http://yesbiscuit.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/court-orders-killing-of-michigan-shelter-dog/
You can sign the petition here: http://www.change.org/petitions/katherine-houpt-vmd-phd-recant-testimony
Please spread the word and help save lives! The behavior we see here is not aggressive, rather a very friendly pup who wants to play and be around people and other dogs!
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
We have missed you!
Abbey and Bode here..yes we are back! Sorry for the delay in updating you on happenings with us and the practice, but time escaped us! Abbey is finally feeling better and no longer sick. What a relief as it was scary for both of us! She still can't eat everything, but has learned what she needs to avoid.
We have been busy getting used to sharing the clients and Bode is catching up on some much needed rest. Bode wasn't so happy to have one of his clients chose Abbey over him in a session last week and Liz (one of the human counselors at the practice) caught a photo of it but it won't load right now to the blog!
We have had lots of foster dogs here the past month. Zoey was adopted, then we went to pick up Priscilla and she got adopted, Max was with us for a few hours and got adopted, then Cam was here for a week and now we have Connor who has been here almost two weeks. We are so happy they are all finding forever homes but really like getting to know them and showing them our training. None of them have understood "work" and get confused at our excitement in going. We forget to help them when we are at the office. When we go into work mode, that is all we think about!
We will try to do better and updating this!
Abbey and Bode!
We have been busy getting used to sharing the clients and Bode is catching up on some much needed rest. Bode wasn't so happy to have one of his clients chose Abbey over him in a session last week and Liz (one of the human counselors at the practice) caught a photo of it but it won't load right now to the blog!
We have had lots of foster dogs here the past month. Zoey was adopted, then we went to pick up Priscilla and she got adopted, Max was with us for a few hours and got adopted, then Cam was here for a week and now we have Connor who has been here almost two weeks. We are so happy they are all finding forever homes but really like getting to know them and showing them our training. None of them have understood "work" and get confused at our excitement in going. We forget to help them when we are at the office. When we go into work mode, that is all we think about!
We will try to do better and updating this!
Abbey and Bode!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Getting your "angries out"
It is ok to get angry, but it is not ok to hurt someone else with words or touch when you are angry! Today a client and I practiced getting our "angries out" and she taught me how to use the bop bag to do so. It was so fun! I was smiling and wagging my tail.
I bet you are wondering what could make me angry. Well for starters, sometimes it is just a bad day and the little things get to me. Other days, like today, I get angry because Abbey is sick and I don't know what to do to help her. I know I shouldn't get angry, but it is frustrating. I love my sister so much but I don't know how to help! Tara and I had to run to the vet in between clients to pick up more medicine to try for Abbey as she yet again relapsed. I heard Tara tell the vet that it is every 7-10 days. They are hoping this medicine works, because if it doesn't they have to do something Tara called "invasive tests".
It was a long day as I had five clients all by myself...well with Tara there too as Abbey is on sick leave again!
Night, night....
Bode
Friday, April 8, 2011
From our Aunt Ezzie...
Love, laugh, sing, play.
If you want to heal your mind,
do these things every day,
and there will be very little left to heal.
If you want to heal your mind,
do these things every day,
and there will be very little left to heal.
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE PETS, THIS IS A TRUE STORY.
FOR THOSE THAT DON'T, YOU NEED A PET TO LOVE~
The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door.
Dear Dogs and Cats:
The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food.
The other dishes are mine and contain my food.. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm..
For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.
The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough.
Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:
TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:
(1) They live here. You don't.
(2) If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'-niture.
(3) I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
(4) To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm..
For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.
The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough.
Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:
TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:
(1) They live here. You don't.
(2) If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'-niture.
(3) I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
(4) To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.
Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
(1) eat less,
(2) don't ask for money all the time,
(3) are easier to train,
(4) normally come when called,
(5) never ask to drive the car,
(6) don't smoke or drink,
(7) don't want to wear your clothes,
(8) don't have to buy the latest fashions,
(9) don't need a gazillion dollars for college and
(10) if they get pregnant, you can sell their children
(1) eat less,
(2) don't ask for money all the time,
(3) are easier to train,
(4) normally come when called,
(5) never ask to drive the car,
(6) don't smoke or drink,
(7) don't want to wear your clothes,
(8) don't have to buy the latest fashions,
(9) don't need a gazillion dollars for college and
(10) if they get pregnant, you can sell their children
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Abbey's Birthday Celebration....
Well, again, we fall behind on our blog. Thursday was Abbey's sixth birthday, but she ended up getting really sick again and Tara took her back to the vet. We saw all the yummy birthday goodies Tara bought at the Dog Bakery, however the vet said Abbey was on a restricted diet, so Zoey and I had to wait too!
Today we sang Happy Birthday and got our yummy treats! Zoey had never had one and was so excited to get a peanut butter paw with frosting on it. I got one that looked like a birthday cupcake with lots of frosting and sprinkles and Abbey got a carob brownie since she isn't supposed to have wheat right now.
A dog and his baby....
Check out this amazing four legged friend! We love our human baby and would do the same; not all dogs want to hurt children...many of us want to protect!
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/14379755/2011/04/04/family-dog-guards-missing-toddler-in-the-woods-overnight
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/14379755/2011/04/04/family-dog-guards-missing-toddler-in-the-woods-overnight
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