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Bear – Officially Man’s Best Friend – A Therapy Dog

The dog was incorrigible. The dog wouldn’t listen to anything. Recently, that dog’s face was held in the hands of a dying man who whispered, “Man’s best friend.” Bear is now an official therapy dog bringing comfort and smiles to people who are hurting. He is gentle with babies. He seeks out children to warmContinue reading “Bear – Officially Man’s Best Friend – A Therapy Dog”

A Paw on the Knee

It was my proudest moment of being a dog mom/handler/owner, whatever you want to call it. Bear put his paw on my knee. I’ve had dogs go High in Trial, Best of Breed, Champions, and rank in the national top ten in obedience. When Bear put his paw on my knee, I melted. I wasContinue reading “A Paw on the Knee”

Predicting Good Dog/Bad Dog (Truman/Bear)

I admit, I hadn’t read the scientific research papers. When I learned about the connection between behavior and left/right handedness in dogs, I was delightfully shocked. How had I missed that? As it turns out, there are predictors of a dog’s propensity to be a more easily trained, and less troublesome. The predictors are basedContinue reading “Predicting Good Dog/Bad Dog (Truman/Bear)”

High in Trial – Truman Blue Scores!

Soggy dogs. It rained and rained, but the participants in the scent work trials were used to working in natural elements. Canines and people were wet and muddy, but that didn’t matter at this show. It was the ability of the dogs to locate a hidden odor cannister that counted. Scent work is a dogContinue reading “High in Trial – Truman Blue Scores!”

Truman Blue Double Blue Muffins

Truman Blue Double Blue Muffins are super easy and to die for if you like blueberry muffins. If you add the blue cheese filling, they are to double die for. Blueberry Muffin Recipe 1 cup flour (I use gluten free, but it’s your choice) 1 cup frozen mini blueberries (Available in grocery stores. As aContinue reading “Truman Blue Double Blue Muffins”

Sadness to Smiles: Job Description for a Crisis Response Dog

Job Description of a Crisis Response Dog –Reports To: Certified Handler, who may feel weepy, overwhelmed, and tired. –Job Overview: Responsible for raising the spirits of people whose lives have been dramatically changed by devastating circumstances, without saying a word. -Success is Measured By: The number of sad faces turned to smiles The number ofContinue reading “Sadness to Smiles: Job Description for a Crisis Response Dog”

Can You Still?

It was the first time since COVID. It’s a catch phrase with a new global understanding. It’s a phrase signifying as humans we collectively went through a change in our universe. We all wonder if we can still do “it”, whatever “it” may be. Saturday, Truman Blue started back doing therapy visits at the hospital.Continue reading “Can You Still?”