Anti-bullying Dog Therapy - Courthouse Dogs

Anti-bullying Dog Therapy
Fido is now being used to stop bullying. Rachel McPherson is introducing canines to both the bully victim as well as the bully-er. The transformation is astonishing. Find out what the Good Dog Foundation has planned.
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Allergy Season
Animal Radio is getting more and more calls from pet guardians whose furry friends are suffering from Summer allergies. It's essential to identify the type of allergy, whether it's food-related, environmental, or caused by a pest. For some pets, it may be a Miliary Flea Dermatitis - an acute reaction to fleas, pollen in the air, or simply a food allergy. Your vet has the tools to decipher and treat.
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Courthouse Dogs
Former Prosecutor Ellen O'Neill-Stephens thinks dogs can be extremely helpful to those testifying in a courtroom. And, in fact, she may be right. Over 30 dogs are currently tucked away next to the defendant as they deliver their sworn statements. It's all part of a program of the Courthouse Dogs Foundation. And while most people think this is a fine idea, it does have its detractors.
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Seeing-Eye Dogs Bring Blind Couple Together
A pair of seeing-eye dogs is getting credit for leading their owners to love.  Claire Johnson and Mark Gaffey first met at a course for their guide dogs, Rodd and Venice, last year in Shrewsbury, England. Apparently, the guide dogs were inseparable and seemed to be falling in love. Their visually impaired owners soon followed suit.
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It's A Zoo!
Dr. Debbie is prepared to answer all of your questions about almost every kind of animal. That's why she's at the top of her game. Today, it's all about Chinchillas. And that's because more and more pet guardians are choosing this furry critter over a cat or dog.
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Cow Spa Produces More Milk
We found a dairy farmer who's pampering his cows in order to produce more milk. Farmer Smith is using waterbeds for his cows to lounge in while they watch a giant flat-screen TV. And believe it or not, the cows seem to be reacting by making more milk than those moo-cows without TV privileges.
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