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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. –

If you are fed up with chewed furniture and shoes, excessive barking and other frustrating dog behavior, then Broward County Animal Care and Adoption has just the answer for you.

A special class titled, “Dog Smarts 101,” is tailored to provide dog lovers with some important information to make pet ownership easier for both the dog and its family.

The class, free and open to the public, will be held Tuesday, May 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Tree Tops Park, 3900 S.W. 100 Ave., Davie. Since the program is not a dog training session, no pets will be permitted. Advance registration is not required.

“Pet owners often give up on their pets too quickly and do not take the time to understand why dogs do what they do, so that both the human and their pet can better co-exist with each other,” said Dawn Hanna, certified dog trainer and moderator of the program. “The class is a valuable resource so that people can learn more about their pet’s needs and reduce the possibility of the dog being surrendered to a shelter because ‘it just didn’t work out.’”

Sadly, each year more than 2,600 pets are dropped off at the county shelter by frustrated owners who claim they can no longer manage their pets. Unless a new adopter is willing to invest the time or a knowledgeable rescue group comes forward that understands the behavior, the surrendered pet can have difficulty being adopted.

“We encourage pet owners to consult a certified trainer to learn the best way to stop behavior issues before they become serious problems. Happy pets make happy pet owners,” said Marcy Perry, clinic manager, Broward County Animal Care

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A Rhodesian ridgeback named Murphy is officially entered in the Pittsburgh Marathon, though he’ll be walking, rather than running, as he helps Dan Kelly fulfill his goal of competing in a marathon in the “fifties” decade of his life.

Mr. Kelly, a Follansbee, W.Va., steelworker, has run in 19 marathons since 1977. He was de-railed in 2006 when he suffered broken bones and other injuries in an industrial accident. A stroke in 2007 nearly killed him and left him blind in one eye. After coming back from that, two years ago he sustained multiple injuries in a bicycle accident that left him with limited use of his right foot, and his running days were over.

Unwilling to give up the outdoor exercise that he loves, Mr. Kelly started walking, gradually stepping up his pace to race-walking in 5Ks. Last year, he race-walked in a half marathon in Wheeling “and that went really well” so he set his sights on a marathon.

His competitive nature dictated that Mr. Kelly would aim for an official Pittsburgh Marathon finish time — six hours, max. He trains 50-55 miles a week, and his usual pace is 12-13 minutes per mile.

Through it all his training partner was Murphy, whom he describes as “100 pounds of pure muscle.” His Internet research indicated that Rhodesian ridgebacks have incredible strength and stamina because they were bred in Africa to chase and kill lions.

Dogs are not permitted to enter marathons, but Mr. Kelly convinced officials that Murphy is his assistance dog, and he needs him in this race. The 57-year-old man must wear a T-shirt that says “assisted walker” and the 5-year-old dog must wear a shirt with the duo’s official race number.

Murphy will wear an adult size “large” T-shirt with the sleeves cut off. Mr. Kelly will undoubtedly be the only marathon contestant wearing a dog bowl around his neck. Paper cups at the water stations wouldn’t be large enough to give Murphy the amounts of water he needs to stay hydrated, Mr. Kelly explained.

There will be food for Murphy at the halfway mark in Oakland, and friends stationed at 18 miles and 21 miles will be available to take temporary possession of Murphy if Mr. Kelly feels he should be pulled from the race.

“I’m 90 percent certain we can do this,” Mr. Kelly said, unless the weather is extremely hot. “This is my dream come true. I think God gave me this dog for a reason. I’m going to enjoy every minute of this marathon. This may be my last one, but I made it to my 20th marathon in my 50s decade.”

Animal Care Welfare volunteers are having a rabies and microchip clinic for cats and dogs from noon to 3 p.m. May 6 at PA Fitness West Gym, 650 Penn Lincoln Drive, Imperial (15126). A rabies shot is $10, a microchip is $30 and nail cuts are $8. Cats available for adoption will be there.

North Park is the setting for a free nature walk and advice session next Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Latodami Environmental Education Center on Brown Road near the ice rink.

It’s called “Good Dogs in the Park with Sheri Gitner,” a certified dog behavior consultant. She’ll teach participants how to stay safe in public parks.

The event is free, courtesy of the Allegheny County Parks Department, but pre-registration is required by calling the Latodami Nature Center at 724-935-2170.

Memorial balloons were released while Sara McLachlan’s haunting song “I Will Remember You” played in the background. Many tears were shed by people who loved dogs that died from cancer.

At the April 22 event in North Park, 293 walkers and their dogs raised more than $26,000 for research into the causes and treatment of canine cancer. I think that’s an astounding amount of money for a first-time fundraising event, and checks are still coming in.

Mary Hummert of Penn, Westmoreland County, organized the first Chase Away K-9 Cancer Walk, which was held on the one-year anniversary of the death of her Irish setter, Chase. His full name was Champion Ohkom’s Angel in Disguise, and he earned obedience titles and was a certified therapy dog. Chase, 12, died one month after being diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma.

More than $500,000 has been raised since 2006 by the national organization. Information: www.chaseawayk9cancer.org.

Cats named Waffle and Tirzah won hearts in Pet Tales and at a local cat show because they enjoy riding in a child-sized purple car. Now they are “prayer warriors” hosting a unique observance of the 61st annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday.

The cats and owners Gregg and Karen McCandless of Butler will be in the Holly Shelter of Alameda Park in Butler from 1 to 5 p.m. Although it looks like Waffle is driving for his passenger Tirzah, Mr. McCandless powers the car by remote control.

The couple will have prayers and a Q A session about their Basic9 website, which uses the cats to fulfill their mission of teaching about “the nine fruits of the spirit” including love, peace, joy and patience (Galatians 5:22.23).

Basic 9 gifts in a basket will be given away, and there will be T-shirts and collectable plush kitties. Ten percent of donations will go to the Butler County Humane Society. Go to www.basic9.com for further information and to see videos of Waffle and Tirzah in action.

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GAINESVILLE – In celebration of National Kids Pets Day on Thursday, and supported by K-9 Coach, an award-winning dog training, boarding, daycare and grooming company, a group of students at Riverbend Elementary in Gainesville is learning and teaching others about dog behavior and training, using the award winning book “Good Dog! Kids Teach Kids about Dog Behavior Training.”

The youngsters are learning how to observe a dog and try to understand, through the dogs behavior, what he or she is feeling or thinking. They are also learning to use clickers and markers to train dogs to sit, stay and come.

Taking that knowledge, the students will begin to use technology to share what they have learned with others through Skype lessons, blog writing and presentations. K-9 Coach trainer Vicki Tate will visit the students Thursday, along with her dog Daisy, to answer questions and let the kids demonstrate their new dog training skills.

This project is taking place under the 21st Century Skills Program, an initiative designed to increase elementary, middle and high school students understanding and application of 21st Century mediums such as blogs, PowerPoint presentations, online learning, Skype, social media etc.

The aim of this program is to better prepare students for the ever-changing face of technology in the 21st Century and will enhance their ability to make successful use of these mediums in college and the workplace. Students will use these applications to teach each other – not only at their own school but ideally through outreach to others.

Link: K-9 Coach

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Off-Leash K9 Training is a great place for you and your dog to develop a perfect bond, and to have a long, healthy, obedient life. Check them out!”

-UFC World Champion Jon “Bones” Jones

(PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Off-Leash K9 Training LLC has a lot of exciting news this year. They are opening up another location in New Jersey, and recently they have had some celebrity pets in their midst. People such as UFC World Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, 8-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, Kane Hodder, the staff from Operation Repo, and Elliot Segal from DC 101′s Elliot in the Morning to name just a few of their clientele who have been extremely happy with the results and are quick to give their endorsement to Off-Leash K9 Training.

In his testimonial, Jon “Bones” Jones said, “Off-Leash Training is a great place for you and your dog to develop a perfect bond, and to have a long, healthy, obedient life. Check them out!”

The staff of off leash dog trainers at Off-Leash K9 have experience and training ranging from the US Marine Corps, DOD, US Secret Service, and private sector experience. The owner, Nicholas White, who is a former US Marine combat veteran is considered an expert in the off leash dog training field, and has published a book on dog training called, “Raising the Perfect Dog: Secrets of Law Enforcement K9 Trainers.”

They specialize in ecollar training, which is the same way that almost all military and police dogs are currently trained. From their years of experience the trainers have come to believe that 98% of all dogs can be trained to have amazing obedience regardless of their breed, size, shape or age. Off-Leash K9 Training guarantees that dogs who complete their training will be 100% obedient off the leash by the end of their training program.

Some people might wonder how their dogs will benefit from this training. In reply, White says:

“Your dog will benefit tremendously! Most behavior problems (biting, chewing, jumping, etc) are based off of a lack of exercise, discipline, and out of boredom! With this training, your dog is receiving top-quality obedience training, which in turn, allows you to give your dog freedom to run around off-Leash and play. So by doing this training your dog is not bored, because it is learning and being stimulated, it is running freely off-leash so it is getting exercise, and it is getting obedience/discipline. Not only does all of this greatly benefit your dog, but it also benefits you and your family.”

About Off-Leash Training LLC:

Off-Leash K9 Training is an off leash dog training business based in Northern Virginia, but rapidly expanding all throughout the United States. They specialize in private lessons, dog behavior consultations, and teaching the owners to understand why their dogs do the things they do.

They have over 240 videos on youtube, and over 110 five star reviews on google. They train over 500 dogs per year and currently offer a two week board and train program. For more information, visit their website, http://www.offleashk9training.com.

White adds Off-Leash K9 Training’s Jacqueline Zinetti will head the new location in New Jersey.

Contact:

Nicholas White

1-888-413-1896

Info(at)offleashk9training(dot)com

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TEMPE, Ariz., April 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:LLNW – News) today announced that Limelight Video Platform has been implemented by CesarsWay.com, the #1 dog website from Cesar Millan, internationally renowned dog behavior expert and star of Nat Geo WILD’s Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan. CesarsWay.com deployed Limelight Video Platform and its integrated delivery services as part of a complete website redesign. Since then, its video library has grown by 98 percent and site traffic has more than tripled, reaching 1.2 million unique visitors per month as of March 2012.

“Our goal with the website redesign last year was to expand the website to become the leading resource and community for canine topics, where people could engage with a wide range of content and with each other,” states George Gomez, Web Director, CesarsWay.com. “Video was a central component in that vision. We needed a reasonably-priced solution that would give us room technically and financially to experiment with online video and see what works.”

To this end, CesarsWay.com further developed its online video inventory and used Limelight Video Platform analytics to understand how particular videos were resonating with their audience. These analytics provide audience engagement and measurement, including video popularity, viewer engagement, unique users, viral sharing, advertising, and more — giving CesarsWay.com a qualitative way to measure the success of its videos.

“We have clips from the show on the site, but our analytics showed us that viewers are most interested in original news and training content that went deeper than what was on TV and showed a more personal side of Cesar,” Gomez continues. “We therefore developed more videos with unique web content, where Cesar can offer insights on topics beyond those discussed on the television series. Armed with key analytics, we are able to adjust our content to best match our viewers’ preferences.”

By providing high quality content based on viewer interest, CesarsWay.com has increased video views by 430 percent, enabling it to not only enhance the relationship it has with its fans, but also increase opportunities to drive revenue using specialized pre-roll ads.

“We do not use an open advertising model; instead, we focus on building deeper, direct relationships with leading dog brands as well as promoting Cesar’s own exclusive products, such as the Illusion Collar and his Mastering Leadership dog training DVDs,” states Gomez. “The ability to easily monetize our videos in this manner is incredibly important for us, and was a key factor in our decision to employ Limelight Video Platform.”

In addition to real-time analytics, Limelight Video Platform offers sophisticated metadata management, seamless integration with existing CMS, in-video search, and full support for multiple publishing models including free, subscription, and ad-supported video.

As part of an integrated service, Limelight Video Platform is supported by the Limelight Networks global compute and delivery platform, which ensures that CesarsWay.com videos are consistently delivered globally, even as the number of site visitors continues to increase. Moreover, the Limelight platform allows CesarsWay.com to upload large volumes of content as needed, monitor the viewer experience, and improve video performance through caching techniques and Limelight’s own private fiber network. These capabilities free CesarsWay.com to focus its energy on generating meaningful content rather than worrying itself with web infrastructure.

“Today’s foremost businesses realize the advantages of engaging customers with an impressive online video experience,” states Edgardo Nazario, VP GM, Limelight Video Platform, Limelight Networks. “We are pleased to offer CesarsWay.com a platform from which they can easily upload, manage, publish, monetize, and analyze a growing library of online videos, as well as ensure optimal performance of these videos for their global fans.”

In 2012, CesarsWay.com plans to continue to increase video presence in its online stories with an expanded Cesar Millan video blog and will further customize its Video Platform players to match the evolving look and feel of its website.

“In Limelight Video Platform, we found a robust, yet intuitive platform upon which to streamline our video publishing workflow, educate and retain global audiences, and deepen the value our online brand and community offer,” states Gomez. “We can now continue to engage viewers with quality dog training and dog news content beyond the television series, allowing us to extend the relationship we have with our fans, and further connect brand sponsors with this audience.”

About CesarsWay.com

CesarsWay.com is the #1 dog website from Cesar Millan, internationally renowned dog behavior expert and star of Nat Geo WILD’s Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan. The website’s mission is to provide educational and entertaining dog content, unique training tools and DVDs, and community engagement to help people and their dogs lead happy, fulfilling lives. The website helps deliver Cesar’s canine-training empire–including live shows, DVDs, books, retail products, new television series and specials–to the hundreds of millions of dog lovers worldwide, making the world a better place, one dog at a time.

About Limelight Networks

Limelight Networks, Inc. is a trusted provider of integrated cloud-based applications that leverage Limelight’s scalable, high-performance, global computing platform. We give organizations whose Internet, mobile, and social initiatives are absolutely critical to their success a complete solution to upload, manage, publish, monetize, accelerate, and analyze their online and mobile content. The Limelight team of experts and end-to-end offering allow customers to streamline all of the processes throughout the content lifecycle and optimize the performance of content across all channels — empowering them to quickly and cost-effectively orchestrate a successful digital presence that improves brand awareness, drives revenue, and enhances customer relationships. For more information, please visit www.limelight.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/llnw.

Copyright (C) 2012 Limelight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. All product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

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(KTVI) – A Humane Society survey says Americans own 78 million dogs. So what do you really know about owning a pooch? Veterinarian Dr. Stu Robson from Fox-Creek Veterinary Clinic talks about some of the most common myths about dog ownership.

1. An old dog can’t learn new tricks.
((False. Old dogs not only learn new tricks but they thrive when trained.))

2. A dog shouldn’t sleep with you or be allowed on furniture, or she’ll think she’s the boss and will misbehave.
((False. Just like humans, dogs simply want a comfortable place to lie down.))

3. When your dog has a potty accident, it’s important to rub her nose in it to let her know what she did.
((False. When you rub a dog’s nose in her own mess, she often sees no association between that and her having had a potty accident.))

4. A dog who cowers from people was likely abused in the past.
((False. There are various reasons for dogs cowering, and not all of them are because a dog was abused.))

5. Shelter dogs have too much baggage. It’s better to adopt a puppy to start with a clean slate.
((False. Many shelter dogs are well-behaved pooches who, for an endless list of possible reasons))

6. All dogs should enjoy being around other dogs. It’s essential for dogs to go on outings with other dogs, such as at the dog park. If a dog doesn’t enjoy other dogs, there is something wrong with her.
((False. Not all people are social butterflies and neither are all dogs.))

7. You should let dogs just fight it out when they get into a scuffle.
((False (well, at least partly false). It’s true that you should never get into the middle of a dog fight, because some of the most damaging dog bites occur when owners try to separate fighting dogs.  Try using water, a really loud noise, or even a distraction like grabbing a treat bag or using voice to direct them to do something else.

8. My dog is trying to show she’s in charge when she doesn’t listen to me.
((False. dogs don’t have the same complex emotions as humans.  For example, most dogs don’t come when called because the payoff isn’t worth it.

9. My dog knows she was bad after she goes potty in the house. Her guilty face says it all.
(( “guilty look” dogs display is solely attributed by humans and has no relation to whether the dog is actually responsible for an offense.))

10. It’s always the owner’s fault when a dog misbehaves.
((False. Most owners are well-meaning, but are simply misinformed or lack knowledge on how to train their dogs effectively.))

11. Using treats for training is bribery, and the dog won’t do the behavior later if you don’t give her a treat.
((False. It’s true that dogs need motivation to perform a behavior.))

12. When a dog chews up shoes or destroys furniture it’s because she’s punishing the owner.
((False. Dogs chew on shoes, furniture and other human items not to punish their owners, but simply because it feels good on their teeth, it relieves boredom, releases energy and, in some cases, may indicate separation anxiety.))

13. A dog can’t really be happy unless she can run off-leash.
((False. Leashes are made for a dog’s safety. Although regular off-leash play in a fenced area is essential for a dog’s well-being, while out in public, dogs can learn to be perfectly content on a leash at their owner’s side))

14. Dogs are great judges of people, so if a dog doesn’t like someone, it must mean there is something wrong with that person.
((False. there have been plenty of circumstances where pets have used an apparent sixth sense to pick up on cues that went unseen by their human and actually saved their human’s life. they are reacting out of fear to a certain physical attribute, movement or the physical proximity of a person, and are not reacting based on any moral evaluation of the individual.))

Article source: http://fox2now.com/2012/04/18/dog-behavior-myths-from-dr-stu-robson/

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    Every year more than 30,000 dogs are euthanized in the state of Utah, according to statistics compiled by No More Homeless Pets. One reason dogs end up in a shelter is because bad behaviors can spiral out of control, which makes caring for the dogs difficult.

    The more compatible a dog’s behavior is with family life, the more likely they are to have a happy, healthy home for years to come.

    One important issue is how to safely exercise your dog. Not all dogs are equally well-behaved on the leash. We all know you can use the leash to communicate with your dog, but many people don’t know that tension in the leash is unacceptable unless you are correcting a behavior. Many dogs will pull more when there is constant tension in the leash because it is a natural reaction. It’s called the opposition reflex, and we humans do this as well. Try pushing someone away from you and notice that they don’t just fall over, instead they instantly lean against you so they remain upright.

    This helps explain why pulling back on the leash is rather ineffective most times because of your dog’s forward momentum as well as the opposition reflex. A quick tug to the side is much more effective. It has the benefit of pulling them closer to you, as well as pulling them off balance a bit, which gets their attention.

    When your dog pulls you on the leash and you are dragged behind him down the street, you are essentially rewarding his pulling. As frustrating as this is, it really isn’t your dog’s fault.

    Think about it. His pulling accomplishes his goal of moving forward as quickly as possible, and you do nothing more than continue right along with him. Your dog is thinking, “if it works … keep it up!”

    A good technique for changing this bad habit is to change directions often. Every time your dog gets ahead of you and begins pulling, you do a 180 degree turn and go the other way. As soon as he gets ahead of you again, you flip around and go back the other way.

    It won’t take long before he or she will get bored of passing the same two houses over and over again. This exercise gives him a reason to follow your lead. Now combine this technique with well-timed praise and a tasty treat and your results will go through the roof.

    It’s important that you put an end to the following downward spiral: “Misbehavior on walks means I walk my dog less.”

  • Article source: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865554201/A-guide-to-walking-your-pet-to-help-stop-poor-dog-behavior.html

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    CSI maven Carol Mendelsohn, executive producer of the TNT drama pilot Scent Of The Missing, which revolves around search and rescue dogs, is behind another dog-centric project, this time on the unscripted side. CBS has picked up for summer Dogs In The City, a reality series starring New York City dog guru Justin Silver, which will premiere on May 30. In the vein of veteran Dog Whisperer, Silver, a dog trainer, behaviorist and owner of a pet care company, helps owners with any dog behavior-related problems. “Dogs are at the center of the story here, but this is a show that reveals as much about human nature as man’s best friend,” Mendelsohn said. In addition to his day job, Silver is also a comedian and founder of Funny for Fido, a nonprofit that raises money for homeless animals by producing a yearly stand-up comedy event. Dogs In The City is produced by CBS’s reality division Raquel Prods. in association with Shed Media US Inc. and Carol Mendelsohn Prods. Mendelsohn, her executive Julie Weitz, as well as Jen O’Connell and Nick Emmerson executive produce. CBS has a soft spot for reality shows about dogs. In the summer of 2008 it aired “talent” competition series Greatest American Dog, which lasted a season.

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    I have helped people with dog behavior problems in this area for some 30 years and I have a dog (well, really a human) problem.

    I walk my four dogs off-leash in an area that is well known as an off-leash place. My dogs are all admittedly a bit of the cobbler-who-has-no-shoes syndrome. but they are not aggressive and they have a great recall. The problem is the people who choose to keep their dogs on a leash in this area and then blame and curse at me when my dogs have to pass them going in the opposite direction.

    Yes, your dog will come nose to nose with mine and if you put any pressure on your dog’s leash, you are going to create a defensive reaction in your dog which will first be blamed on my dogs then on me, usually in a very unsettling manner.

    If you have to keep your dog leashed then in some way you don’t trust it to be very far out of your control. Good, I am glad you know your dog! Until you can trust it, your dog needs you to make appropriate decisions about where it is realistic to take it.

    Some dogs are aggressive to other dogs; there are a very few places where dogs do not need to be leashed, dogs on a leash have a whole world to walk in. PLEASE leave the few remaining off-leash places to people who can enjoy a good walk without being cussed out.

    Jennifer Kramer

    Blue Lake

    Article source: http://www.times-standard.com/letters/ci_20388136/is-your-dog-meant-be-an-off-leash

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    I have often heard the expression, “Dogs sure do have the life.”

    The person then goes on about how all dogs do is eat, sleep, do their duty and lay around. However, through time I have developed a different outlook on dog behavior.

    I believe humans could benefit from observing certain dog actions. Well, call me crazy, but if this world was as simple as a dog’s attitude toward life, I think people would be more likely to lead a happier, more positive lifestyle.

    Take for instance the joy a dog gets from being in the presence of their human. They are not looking for their owner to gift them with a material thing or expect certain favors from them. Instead, they want the trusting hands of their best bud to pet them and give them the same loyal attention they consistently give their master. We humans don’t often enough appreciate another human’s company.

    Article source: http://mywebtimes.com/ottnews/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=453775

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