Monday, April 16th, 2012 - Written by: Shelters' Edge
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After Hurricane Katrina, the Louisiana SPCA modified a reading-to-dogs program specially for the very frightened dogs entering the shelter after the storm. Staff identified dogs who had been behavior-evaluated and ...
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Friday, April 13th, 2012 - Written by: Shelters' Edge
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This installment in our monthly series on enrichment is brought to you by the ASPCA’s Trish McMillan Loehr, MSc, CPDT, Director, Applied Research and Behavior.
Most dogs enjoy the companionship of ...
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Saturday, March 31st, 2012 - Written by: Shelters' Edge
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Since posting Part One of this blog on K9 Nose Work, we’ve heard many wonderful success stories from shelters that have implemented this great enrichment idea. The ASPCA’s Trish McMillan ...
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 - Written by: Shelters' Edge
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The ASPCA’s Trish McMillan Loehr, MSc, CPDT, Director, Applied Research and Behavior, sniffs out some easy scenting games to play with the dogs in your care.
When humans consider ways to ...
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Monday, March 19th, 2012 - Written by: Shelters' Edge
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When it comes to recycling donated items, just say “carpet” diem. At the Charleston Animal Society, donated carpet turns into scratching posts for the kitties. “This is a great project ...
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