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Australian Shepherds come in a variety of colors.  Tri eyed dogs are common, often sporting one blue eye and one amber or brown. Pictured Blue Merle, with blue eyes71

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, THEIR NATURE AND NEEDS

Australian Shepherds come in a variety of colors. Tri eyed dogs are common, often sporting one blue eye and one amber or brown. Pictured Blue Merle, with blue eyes Unsocialized Australian Shepherds can end...

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Training your dog for pet therapy certification

Pet therapy dogs or animal assisted therapy uses dogs or other animals to improve human health and healing. There's a lot of research showing that pets help people heal from mental, emotional and physical illness. Here's how to get started training your dog for pet therapy.

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Pet Therapy

Animal Assisted Therapy, more commonly known as Pet Therapy, is therapy involving an animal who aides a patient in achieving specific outcomes. While many modalities of therapy might include a pet component,...

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Pet Therapy Training and Pet Assisted Therapy, How they work.

Pet therapy has been used for many years. It is the practice of using an animal, usually a dog, as a source of therapy. It has been especially effective when used with elderly patients and young children....

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The Health Benefits of Having Pets

It was yet another tough day at work. As you open your front door, your Pomeranian runs toward you, expecting playtime. How on earth would you be able to rest when you're still obliged to do your evening...

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Dogs and Autism is it possible? Your reference source to Dog therapy and Autism

For many years, dog therapy has been used with children and the elderly. The therapy has proven to be extremely beneficial, especially to those that are ill or have socialization issues. Children respond well...

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Cancer Treatment Options for Dogs

If your pet has been diagnosed with cancer, you may get some relief in learning that just as humans, pets benefit and respond well to some traditional cancer treatments. While each scenario is generally...

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Using FreX Frequency Therapy for Your Dog

Today, there are many options to choose from if your dog becomes unwell. Most people are aware of many complimentary therapies available for dogs like chiropractic, acupuncture, homeopathics, and nutrition. ...

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The Love of a Pet

They make you live longer, happier lives. Who else is happier than they've been all day when you get home from work? There's nothing better than the unconditional love a pet gives you.

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According to a Bernese Mountain Dog

This is me on the couch! Hello! > My name is Kassie and I am a Bernese Mountain Dog. My mom asked me to write this hub since I apparently had nothing else to do. I don’t know what makes her think...

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