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How Best Friends Undermines Its Own Mission by Defending Shock Collars

November 19, 2019 by Jill

Recently, a video surfaced on social media of a Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) meeting in which the organization’s leaders delivered a defense of shock collars (e.g. e-colors, static correction etc.), which included  the possibility of sending dogs to trainers or shelters who use shock. (5 minute video with notable excerpts) Donors and network partners of…
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Rescue Dogs: A Second Chance and A Life Well Lived

October 22, 2015 by Jill

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Rescue dogs don’t always get a second chance. “Can you please help me? Two vets told me to put my dog down and I’m calling you as my last resort” This is the most dreaded phone call a trainer can get. 13 years ago I got this call about Rocky, a 10 month old Border…
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My Senior Dog Rascal’s Birthday: 13 Years Old

October 22, 2015 by Jill

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Many of you have read the blog about RASCAL’S past and how he came to me. Today, I want to honor my senior dog, RASCAL who’s been a great teacher, to me, to all of my doggie clients and to everyone who was lucky enough to be in his presence. I must say that aging is an amazing process to…
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