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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 13, 2012

Woods will demonstrate her natural methods during a one-day seminar, Dog Psychology 101: Awaken Your Instincts, Sunday, April 22, 12 noon to 5:00pm at Blue Mark Studios, 892 Jefferson St, Atlanta, GA with a second seminar taking place in July 2012 in San Francisco, CA.

Canine behavior expert Angie Woods is Atlantas resident dog whisperer. Shes not an obedience trainer and doesnt teach dogs to sit or stay. Instead, Woods teaches techniques to help dog owners reverse habitual unwanted behaviors of their dogs by first getting their own lives into balance.

Her experiences in her early years strongly influence her practice with canines today. When she was 14 her father was released from prison. Due to the testimony he provided he was nominated to enter the witness protection program. He and his family remained in the program for a year. It was during this pivotal point in her life that she began to understand how her feelings affected her four legged companions.

Dogs are born balanced. Living with people can often throw a dog out of balance. Our own in-balances can transfer to our dogs, Woods said. Animals see these conditions as weakness and you cant be your dogs pack leader in a weakened state, Woods added.

Well discuss the difference between human psychology and dog psychology. People have their own lens to the world and dogs have their own lens to the world. Most people dont understand the language of the dog, so we teach the effectiveness of understanding canine communication when training your dog, said Woods.

Dogs arent a verbal species like humans, so we teach dog owners how to get quiet and speak to their pet with their energy, their eyes and their body language. Its all about how to awaken instincts and get into the dogs mind.

Woods Dog Psychology 101 seminar will include demonstrations, actual footage of canine behaviors and speakers on understanding why dogs develop problems, how to make their dog feel more relaxed, and what dogs need to be happy and satisfied. Owners will learn problem solving, mediation, yoga, martial arts, homeopathy, and massage techniques for both canines and humans.

Those who attend our seminar will also have the opportunity to experience balance and relaxation hands-on. If you need to relax, well show how to achieve that with Leigh Anne Neal of Nirvana Yoga Atlanta . Dr. March Cohen, Director of Transcendental Meditation Atlanta, will teach you simple tips to help you relax. If lack of confidence is your issue, Ivy Perkins of CrossFit on the Square will show you how to build your confidence with martial arts, Woods said.

Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta (GRRA) (http://www.grra.com/) and Mostly Mutts Rescue (http://www.mostlymutts.org/) will be there on the day. Woods will demonstrate some hands on skills with their dogs. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to both rescue organizations.

They will also be collecting for Daffys Pet Soup Kitchen who will be present. Daffys provides free pet food to low income and homeless families. Attendees will be encouraged to bring items with them to the seminar to donate.

Pre-registration for Dog Psychology 101: Awaken Your Instincts is required. For more information and registration, visit http://www.dogpsychology101.com or contact 855 364 7792.

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About Angie Woods

Angie Woods operates U.S. Canine, a canine rehabilitation center located in Buford, GA. Woods has been working with dogs for more than 20 years and leads a balanced pack of over 20 dogs who often assists her in the rehabilitation of her clients dogs. Woods specializes in solving aggression, fears and phobias in canines.

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(PRWEB) April 13, 2012

A new report from Shoestring Publishing gives some insight into the process of how to start a petting zoo, and a new course provides a complete training program for anyone interested in starting a startup that focuses on petting zoos, says Justin Douglas of Shoestring Publishing. “Petting zoos are like many startups we teach about which can be started quickly and for less money than you think. This particular startup is also great for anyone who already has an interest in animals.”

Courses from Shoestring Publishing feature the experiences of entrepreneurs who have successfully started these businesses. “The new course on how to start a petting zoo is fantastic for startup entrepreneurs who are ready to try a business, and the petting zoo business can be good if you already like animals or have a little extra land where you could put animals. There is a little bit of a learning curve for taking care of animals that is explained in the course, but if you already have some knowledge of farm animals then it is a natural fit,” explains Justin Douglas of Shoestring. “The course has everything a startup owner would need to know to succeed and it is taught by people who have made a lot of money in petting zoos. The course is designed for the average person to be able to start the startup business.”

“In the recession today, a lot of people would like to start a business,” Mr. Douglas explains. “And what we’ve done at Shoestring Publishing is to take the amazing successes of people like expert marketer Perry Belcher and create courses that show you how to start your own business. Perry has sold over 100 million dollars of product online, and all the core teachers of the Shoestring courses have major success and experience in starting startups.”

Shoestring courses include niches of all types, including Chinese importing, curb painting, ice cream trucks, hot dog carts, consignment shops, petting zoos and many more niches. For those who are wondering how to start a startup, the course comes with the “Startup Bootcamp” – a three part audio series that covers all the basic business aspects that the student should know to start their petting zoo business.

“This is just one of our courses,” Mr. Douglas says. “Shoestring Publishing has many other fantastic courses focusing on other types of businesses that the average person can start on their own with little or no startup capital.”

For the recession, this is good news, says Mr. Douglas. Instead of standing in a long job line trying to find work, Mr. Douglas points out that the course will let you create your own job and become the boss. “Who can fire you if your the boss, right? Once you have your own business you appreciate being able to chart your own destiny, and the course we teach helps you make the correct decisions along the way and avoid mistakes. We make these courses so you can succeed in these startup ventures.

For more information, visit the Shoestring Publishing website.

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by The U.S. Army

We’re always told how important it is to train our dogs, but what exactly is dog training and why is it so important anyway?

The following list explains why it is absolutely vital that we provide proper socialization and training to our canine friends.

Please read these 5 undeniable reasons why we owe it to our dogs to train them:

Dog training helps to build and strengthen a healthy and productive relationship with your dog.

Dog training opens up the lines of communication between you and your dog. A real form of two way communication is established through positive non violent dog training. You and your dog will learn to interact with each other in a mutually respectful manner, based on co-operation and understanding.

A well socialized and trained dog will become a fantastic life-long companion, work mate and friend. An untrained dog can quickly become a burden and an endless source of frustration. Instead of having a lopsided relationship where you are continually yelling at or reprimanding your untrained dog, why not set your dog up to succeed by providing some leadership and clear guidelines for him/her to follow?

A trained dog is a well respected and trusted member of society who is welcomed almost anywhere. This has to be a positive thing for your relationship doesn’t it?

Training prevents many common “dog problems” from ever arising.

A whole range of common dog behavior problems can be prevented through some obedience training. Dogs are creatures of habit so why not use this to your advantage by helping your dog to develop good behavior habits from an early age? If you are proactive and set up some simple guidelines and routines for your puppy to follow you may never have to deal with destructive behaviors such as digging, chewing, excessive barking and even separation anxiety.

When a so called behavior problem does arise you and your trained dog will be well equipped to work through it. You will be able to clearly communicate to your dog that the behavior is unacceptable. You may even choose to get your dog to perform an alternate behavior in place of the existing problem. An example of this would be if your dog was up surfing your counter tops for food scraps you could get him/her to “go to your spot” instead.

The vast majority of “bad dogs” or dogs with behavior problems eventuate because the dog has never been taught any better. A dog does not chew your expensive shoes to get back at you or because he/she is evil. They do it simply because you left the shoe lying around with a bored and stressed dog. Most probably if you provided a tasty chew toy and did some chew toy training then your dog would be more than happy to chew on the toy only.

A trained dog is also a pleasure to take for a walk (no pulling!) and trips to your Vet or Dog Groomer are never a problem.

Training your dog is a necessary safety measure for you, your dog and everything that comes into contact with your dog.

Having your dog under voice control in any situation is a very reassuring position to be in – it may even save your dog’s life one day. If your dog is about to bolt out onto a busy road or pick up something dangerous it is great to be able to immediately intervene and change their behavior with an obedience training command such as “no”, “come” or “leave it”.

A properly socialized and trained dog is a much safer proposition around other dogs and animals.
Dog training plays a crucial role in educating your dog how to act appropriately around yourself, your children and visitors to your home.

A trained dog is confident, secure and comfortable with his/her place in your household.

A well trained dog appreciates the guidance, structure and boundaries you provide through training. It’s far better than having a nervous, anxious and confused dog who is continually being yelled at for things he/she doesn’t even understand. Training relieves much of the frustration and stress that exists between you and your dog.

Training sets up proper household etiquette for your dog to follow. It addresses such issues as bolting out the front door, chewing, jumping up on guests and excessive barking.

Dog training provides a brilliant release or outlet for all of your dog’s pent up energy. This energy has to come out in one way or another so why not channel it into something productive like obedience training?

A trained dog’s life takes a far different path to that of an untrained dog.

Most dogs that end up in animal shelters arrive there because they have at least one behavior problem – many of these problems can be easily controlled through some basic obedience training.
Untrained dogs often become a pest and are pushed further and further away from the family. This of course only compounds the existing problems. Behaviors such as jumping up, mouthing and cheeky barking which you considered to be cute in your young puppy suddenly become a real problem as the dog grows up.

When we bring a new dog into our lives we are bringing a different species into a world that is completely foreign to them – our human world. We owe it to our dogs to help them fit into our way of life by clearly showing them what is expected of them and what is acceptable behavior – this is what dog training provides.

So there they are, the 5 reasons I believe every dog deserves at least some basic training – for everybody’s benefit.

For just a second forget about all of the benefits listed above that obedience training provides. Would you still train your dog even if all of the benefits listed did not apply? I would, because training your dog is one of the real joys of owning a dog, it is great fun. Time spent training your dog is time well spent – for all involved.

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MADISON, NJ (PRWEB) April 12, 2012

Pfizer Animal Health, an international leader in the advancement of animal health, and the American Humane Association, the nations leading advocate on behalf of children and animals, announced the completion of the first round of an innovative research study on the benefits of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) on pediatric cancer patients and their families.

For years, doctors, veterinarians and other caregivers have shared experiences about the healing power that animal-assisted therapy offers children with cancer. However, little hard evidence exists as to whether these claims can be substantiated, under what conditions AAT is most effective, and how, if proven useful, it may best be incorporated into treatment.

The research study, Canines and Childhood Cancer: Examining the Effects of Therapy Dogs with Childhood Cancer Patients and their Families, is a multi-year effort taking place in hospital settings across the U.S. that will examine the specific medical, behavioral, and mental health benefits animal-assisted therapy (AAT) may have for children with cancer and their families. A comprehensive literature review has been completed as a first step, and may be downloaded at: http://www.CaninesAndChildhoodCancer.org .

The literature review was conducted to inform the research plan and design for the remainder of the effectiveness study and to provide a resource to help understand the current status of human-animal interaction research within this domain, said Michael McFarland, DVM, DABVP, Group Director, Veterinary Operations, Companion Animals, U.S. Pfizer Animal Health.

In addition to the literature review, focus groups and interviews were conducted with hospital staff, family caregivers and animal-assisted therapy handlers, to glean vital information regarding childhood cancer epidemiology and treatment, the well-being of patients and families who are affected by childhood cancer, the applications of AAT for various populations in need, the state of AAT effectiveness research, and the considerations that need to be made when incorporating therapy animals into clinical settings.

Findings from the literature review, focus groups and interviews will help guide the design of the overall study. Preliminary findings showed that no standard protocol for an animal-assisted therapy session (i.e., length, number and type of participants in each session, session activities, or talking points) seemed to exist at any of the research hospital sites; each animal-handler team went about their work somewhat differently. This finding underlines the need for this study to develop consistent animal-assisted therapy treatment fidelity across sites in order to conduct the type of rigorous research needed in the human-animal interaction field.

The information gathered during this initial phase will serve to inform a scientific study design in order to conduct a pilot trial with three to five pediatric oncology sites across the country. Upon the conclusion of the pilot trial, researchers anticipate the launch of a full clinical trial across multiple sites for 12-18 months. During this time, certified therapy dogs and their handlers will conduct regular animal-assisted therapy sessions with pediatric oncology patients and their families, which will be evaluated by a range of biological, psychological and social measures.

Now we begin the important work of validating and quantifying something that we have observed and felt for years through our own experiences that interaction with animals can provide beneficial effects for people in need of comfort, encouragement and healing, said Robin R. Ganzert, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of American Humane Association.

Results from the study will be widely disseminated through professional conferences and peer-reviewed journals in a diverse range of disciplines, including veterinary medicine, pediatric oncology, social work, and animal-assisted therapy.

Pfizer Animal Health, the Pfizer Foundation and AHA first partnered for this unique study in 2010. The partnership is a part of Pfizer Animal Healths Commitment to Veterinarians platformwhich offers support through training and education, research and development, investing in the future of the veterinary profession, and philanthropy. Pfizer Animal Health underscored its commitment to this particular research with a grant to AHA in 2011.

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There are plenty of animal lovers around, and a lot of them would love to consider the possibility of handling animals, nonetheless, not many actually investigate ways to get into their desired profession and instead simply dream about being able to do something that they love. Many would like to know how to become a dog trainer, and there isn’t just one straightforward response. If you want to be a dog trainer you need to have many skills.

To begin with, you need to make sure that you receive certification so that you can be a dog trainer, despite the fact that this isn’t a legal requirement. Although these kinds of certifications aren’t actually necessary in order for you to promote your services, a lot of people prefer to work with someone, where they could see actual evidence of their expertise. The thinking behind having a certificate on display will allow people to see that you are qualified to train dogs, and definitely will provide them with additional assurance in your work. Along with having certification demonstrating that you’re competent to do the job, you will additionally wish to be set up as self-employed or start a small company, which will help to increase your credibility, and as such, will more than likely bring about plenty of clients.

One of the most key elements in how to become a dog trainer is a love for dogs. You have to love dogs in order for you could work with them on a regular basis. This may sound incredibly obvious, but a lot of people don’t realize the enthusiasm you will require for the job, and the level of discouragement you may reach when the dogs are not doing what they’re told. Some other important factors on how to become a dog trainer usually are to make sure that your research is up to date. There is almost nothing worse than going to a customer’s residence, or clients coming to your venue and not being able to show that your approaches actually work. In the event this happens, you could lose most of your clients, therefore, you must ensure that your skills are up-to-date. Thanks to the web, learning about new training techniques couldn’t be simpler these days, and will be typically only a click away.

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by The California National Guard

It may seem like a very simple task at first, but training dogs isn’t a walk in the park. You see, even before you can actually walk your dog to the park, you have to teach your pooch to be obedient. Your dog won’t do anything for you unless you teach it the basics. Dogs are adventurous and playful creatures, so it is very important for you to take control of these attributes. Here are some tips on how to train dogs.

Be Consistent  

Dogs descended from wolves. This means that they go by the pack system. To get your dog’s trust, you have to show that you are a good leader – the leader of the pack. The trick is to establish yourself firmly. No is no and that’s your dog’s only option. Naturally, your new pet will test you and try to push boundaries. Show that this can’t be done and your rule is the law. However, you should so this in a non-threatening way.

Use positive reinforcements and instill the idea that obedience entails reward.  

Use Your Eyes  

Using eye contact is an important thing to do if you want to reinforce your leadership. This lets the dog see that you know what you are doing and that you are very serious about giving instructions. Look into your dog’s eyes when giving instructions. This will show him or her that you are the authority figure to be followed.  

Use Fair Punishment  

Even the most good natured dogs can get a bit disobedient sometimes. Dog’s playful and adventurous nature carries them away and causes them to disobey you. In an even this happens, do not use force or violence. Beating your dog, hitting it, or screaming at it will only instill fear. This will be detrimental to your pet.

He or she might develop traumas and not be capable of responding normally. So if your dog disobeys you, use a disappointed tone and use gestures. Show that you are upset. Maintain eye contact when doing so. Some forms of sensible punishment is sending your pet to the doghouse, taking away a toy, and not giving doggie treats.  

Be Compassionate  

Show your pet that aside from being a leader, you can also be a friend. Being a good owner will make your dog loyal to you. He or she will gladly follow everything you say. Show affection and appreciation for a job well done. This will motivate your pet t be obedient.  

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