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Tag Archives: humane education
An Unexamined April
April was a bit of a blur. So I thought I’d dig through my photos and figure out what I’ve been doing for the last month that so profoundly curbed my writing activity. The polar vortex comes to a slow … Continue reading
Posted in Animal behavior and training, Animal Welfare, Fun Stuff, Uncategorized
Tagged animal welfare, dog fostering, dog play, dog walking, dog writing, dogs, front-clip harness, home organization, humane education, multi-dog homes, polar vortex, professional development, rescue dogs, shelter dogs, springtime, volunteering
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Five Foolproof Tips for Better “Pit Bull” Advocacy
Recently BAD RAP shared the following message on their Facebook page that is truly some of the most sage advice you can receive when it comes to effective dog advocacy: Question: “How do I best defend my dog when people … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Animal behavior and training, Teaching and learning, Uncategorized
Tagged advocacy, Animal Farm Foundation, animal welfare, animals, Animals & Society Institute, BAD RAP, Best Friends Animal Society, breed discrimination, breed specific legislation, critical reading, Dog, dog advocacy, dog breeds, dog rescue, education, Facebook, Human Animal Studies, humane education, Institute for Humane Education, nanny dogs, National Canine Research Council, pets, pit bull, pit bull advocacy, teaching and learning
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Photo of the Week: A Peachful Moment
Peaches has been reading with Gillian at her school for nearly a year now. And their affinity for one another cannot be overstated. This was their first visit together since coming back from winter break.
Posted in Fun Stuff, Therapy Dogs or dogs in need of therapy
Tagged american staffordshire terrier, books, dog behavior, dogs, humane education, Intermountain Therapy Animals, libraries, literacy, peaches the pit bull, pets, pit bulls, reading, reading dogs, reading education assistance dogs, reading program, rescue dogs, school, therapy animals, Therapy Dog Incorporated, therapy dogs, working dogs
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Obsession with breed: As troublesome as discrimination against it
In light of the current political context surrounding both the teaching profession and pit bull welfare right now, I thought this could use a repost. This piece was originally posted in March of 2012. Most of my professional experience has … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Best Friends Animal Society, Teaching and learning
Tagged animal rescue, animal welfare, Best Friends Animal Society, breed discrimination, BSL, dog behavior, dog breeds, dog rescue, dog training, dogs, education, humane education, pit bull, pit bull rescue, professional community, rescue volunteer, teacher training, teaching
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Best Friends Animal Society Training Video: Feral Cat Trap-Neuter-Release
Best Friends just published a fantastic educational video on how to responsibly and safely perform TNR for feral and community cats. The details provided in the video are exceptional and perfect examples of the expertise that this organization has developed … Continue reading
Posted in Animal behavior and training, Best Friends Animal Society, Teaching and learning, Uncategorized
Tagged animal population control, Best Friends Animal Society, cat community, cats, feral cats, feral dogs, humane education, humane trapping, spay-neuter, stray cats, stray dogs, TNR, Trap-Neuter-Release
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