Anti-bullying Dog Therapy - Courthouse Dogs

Anti-bullying Dog Therapy
Fido is now being used to stop bullying. Rachel
McPherson is introducing canines to both the bully
victim as well as the bully-er. The transformation is
astonishing. Find out what the Good Dog Foundation has
planned.
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Allergy Season
Animal Radio is getting more and more calls from
pet guardians whose furry friends are suffering from Summer
allergies. It's essential to identify the type of allergy,
whether it's food-related, environmental, or caused by a pest.
For some pets, it may be a Miliary Flea Dermatitis - an acute
reaction to fleas, pollen in the air, or simply a food allergy.
Your vet has the tools to decipher and treat.
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Courthouse Dogs
Former Prosecutor Ellen O'Neill-Stephens thinks
dogs can be extremely helpful to those testifying in a courtroom.
And, in fact, she may be right. Over 30 dogs are currently tucked
away next to the defendant as they deliver their sworn
statements. It's all part of a program of the Courthouse Dogs
Foundation. And while most people think this is a fine idea, it
does have its detractors.
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Seeing-Eye Dogs Bring Blind Couple
Together
A pair of seeing-eye dogs is getting credit for leading their
owners to love.  Claire Johnson and
Mark Gaffey first met at a course for their
guide dogs, Rodd and Venice, last year in Shrewsbury, England.
Apparently, the guide dogs were inseparable and seemed to be
falling in love. Their visually impaired owners soon followed
suit.
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It's A Zoo!
Dr. Debbie is prepared to answer all of your
questions about almost every kind of animal. That's why she's at
the top of her game. Today, it's all about Chinchillas. And
that's because more and more pet guardians are choosing this
furry critter over a cat or dog.
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Cow Spa Produces More Milk
We found a dairy farmer who's pampering his cows in order to
produce more milk. Farmer Smith is using
waterbeds for his cows to lounge in while they watch a giant
flat-screen TV. And believe it or not, the cows seem to be
reacting by making more milk than those moo-cows without TV
privileges.
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