...WA 98043 _________________________ _________________________ 425-293-6575 _________________________ I. What sort of background in dogs and/or other animals do you have? You may include information on your own pets, knowledge from classes and/or personal reading, etc.(Remember AOCB does not require any previous training experience in order to enter the Apprentice Program.) __________________________________________________________ Firstly, I have always had a dog since I could remember and I would not have it any other way! Currently __________________________________________________________ I have a German Shepherd that I am training and a Chihuahua that likes to pretend she is untrainable. __________________________________________________________ My dog training experience comes from 5 years as a military working dog handler in the United States __________________________________________________________ narcotic Navy. I personally trained 4 separate dogs, 1 Lab, 1 GSD, and 2 Belgian Malinois in explosive detection, __________________________________________________________ detection, patrol work, and advanced obedience. I became the lead trainer for my Kennel of 24 dogs for __________________________________________________________ a year and a half before I became lead trainer at my next command. During my time, I got one of my dogs, __________________________________________________________ handler Cherry, to the highest certification attainable for patrol work and...
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...For a long period in human history, dogs have been the friendliest animals to human beings. Human beings attempt to coach their dogs so that they can behave almost as similar as human beings behave, and in some cases assist them in performance of specific duties. Even though dogs cannot speak like humans, they can listen and understand when given instructions. There are many aspects involved in training dogs, but the three that are the most important are: (1) Positioning; (2) Obedience; and (3) Rewards. First, positioning is telling the dog to do something at a certain position. Second, obedience is telling the dog a specific command or task to complete. Third, rewards also known as treats are given to a dog when he or she successfully accomplishes...
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...Please Note: We are committed to matching the right dog to the right family so all will have many happy years together. Our adoption process includes the completion of an application, phone interview, veterinary reference, adoption fee and contract. The standard adoption fee is $450, and will be billed to you via Pay Pal after your application is approved. You must be at least 18 years old to submit this application. The application is the first step in the process, and the fastest way to begin the process is to submit your completed adoption application via email to [->1][->2] Date: Name of Desired Pet: First Name: Last Name: Co-Applicant: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Cell/Other Phone: Email Address: Best Time To Contact: Place of Employment: Work Phone: How did you hear about Baker Bridge Rescue? Why do you want a rescue dog? How far are you willing to travel to pickup your rescue dog? Please list all members of your household: HUMANS (names & ages): DOGS (name, gender, age, breed, altered?): CATS (name, gender, age, breed, altered?): OTHER PETS (type, name, age?): Do all household members want to adopt a dog? YES / NO If there are no young children living in your home, will your rescue dog have regular contact with any under the age of 10? ...
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... Aggressive Dogs Owners are responsible for canine aggression, but we can solve this problem (and raise awareness) through education. Dog aggression is unhappily common in our world. Pit bulls and all other so called aggressive breeds need us to show the world that they are not monsters; they are just dogs, pets, and family members according to (Evolution, E. (2010) Who Are The Real Monsters, Pit Bulls Or Humans?). People don’t have the right to mistreat these animals and expect for them to turn out not be aggressive. Aggression refers to any behavior that is hostile, destructive, and/or violent (Kristalyn Salters,P.H.D 2009). Pit Bull breeds are the dogs most targeted when it comes to showing aggression. In the last few decades no other dog has been talked about more than the pit bull. The words pit bull just brings fear to the average person. Many people see pit bull as a viscous and very unpredictable animal. Most of this was brought about because of the nature of the dog to please the owner, and mainly the way it was first bred. There are many of tales of where the pit bull breed came from; one source states (“The pit bull’s ancestors hail from England and were brought to North America by English immigrants. These descendants were bred from the bulldog, which some breed historians believe originally served as a “gripping dog” for hunters of large game. (The term “bulldog” does not refer...
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...one’s own life. This is great because I think there are a few basic things to look for in your life to identify if you are someone who could really use a good look at yourself. Read on to find to if you can identify with any of the following signs. Do you need a responsibility makeover? Theodore Roosevelt once said “If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.” Good Reads (2014) He certainly would be one who would know a great deal about personal responsibility. Theodore Roosevelt was a president that achieved a great deal during his time. Despite having a few health conditions, including asthma which was considered quite a deadly illness in the mid 1800’s, he created his own exercise routine that is said to have been pretty difficult and included both weightlifting and boxing. Bio True Story (2013) The seventh sign that you may need a personal responsibility makeover is you constantly complain about your job, but do nothing to better your employment situation. So many people are unhappy with their job but feel stuck in the situation. Here is one thing I know for sure, complaining will do nothing but make things worse. We are completely in control of our career choices and always have the ability to change. What it may take can be looked at in terms of one question. What are you willing to give to be happy with your career? There is a lot of talk about raising...
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...to this moment, he drives himself painfully into the other dog’s charge... Less than 20 minutes later, rendered useless by the other dog, he lies spent beside his master, his stomach constricted with pain. He turns his head back toward his owner for some kind of approval to only get a bullet in brain. Where do you stand on dog fighting? Have you ever thought about it. Strangely, Ive found a lot of people who say they are against dog fighting , turn there heads and do nothing when they see it happening. So is that being against dog fighting or just not participateing in the fights. There is a difference. Today I will share three negative effects caused by dog fighting. In doing so I hope you will take a proactive stand against dog fighting. But first I will give you some background and history on dog fighting. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that there are at least 40,000 dogfighters in America, though that number seems to underestimate the epidemic of street fighting in urban areas. The history of dog fighting traces back to ancient Roman times when they fought against other animals in the Coliseum. The practice of pitting dogs against other animal continued through medieval times in England until it was outlawed in 1835. Around that time, the Staffordshire Bull terrier was developed and modern dog-fighting was born. The dog was brought to America in 1817 and dogfighting became part of American...
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...For no money at all, you can find yourself a perfect patch of grass and sit back with a good book and your best discreet sunglasses for people-watching. From picnicking couples to sunbathing students, families to solo adventurers, Sheep Meadow hosts countless park revelers every day of the week. Join the crowds for a peaceful, beautiful afternoon. To get to Sheep Meadow, take the B or C train to 72nd St. or the 1 train to 66th St.-Lincoln Center. Eat food from a street vendor You haven’t experienced New York until you’ve grabbed a quick street dog from a vendor and tried not to drip mustard on your sweater while crossing the street with it. As an ever-hungry New Yorker, I ate more street hot dogs than I’m proud to admit, and they were always perfect. Whether you find yourself getting “hangry” in Times Square, or you’re simply craving a mid-afternoon snack, you can’t go wrong with a piping hot NYC hot dog (for only $1 to $3 USD). Another ultimate New York grab-and-go food option is a pile of lamb over rice from a halal food vendor. (The Halal Guys original, parked at 53rd Street and 6th Avenue, is a popular option, but I’m a fan of the truck on 14th Street just east of Union Square.) For $5 USD, you’ll get a hearty portion of greasy, salty fare...
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...Officer for Animal Alley, a store, located in the city of your choice, specializing in serving the wants and needs of owners of almost every small animal available for domestic ownership, with most of its emphasis being on dogs, cats, and birds. Animal Alley opened its doors to the public just days ago. As Animal Alley’s first ever CMO, you are charged with laying the groundwork for productive marketing operations. As a first matter of business, you are tasked with developing and implementing the company’s marketing information system. Using the knowledge that you have gained from this course, along with supplementary information gained from resources, such as books, journals, websites, and other secondary data sources, develop a marketing information system for this company and present the associated framework in detail. As the CMO of Animal Alley located here in Shreveport, La I would like to first bring your attention to identifying the needs, wants and demands of the customers who will be shopping for dogs, cats, and birds at our local branch. 1. Stated needs: a. The customer wants a family pet. (Ex. Dog, cat, bird) b. The customer wants the most for their money. c. The customer wants a sweet, lovable, affectionate animal. 2. Real needs: a. The customer wants a family pet whom will ultimately be cost efficient when it comes to buying pet food, low vet maintenance, and will not be aggressive or mean. 3. Unstated needs: a. The customer wants great customer service...
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...shrift in favor of talking. There is a practical side to improving listening skills, especially for anyone in a service profession such as veterinary medicine. How well you listen impacts your relationships with clients, coworkers and suppliers. Better listening builds better partnerships. (The American Veterinary Medical Association, 1997) Personally or professionally all of us could use some practice on our listening skills. For example; a client asks an interesting question, but is mumbling so you can’t exactly hear what he is saying. “Excuse me sir, you’re talking to low can you please repeat that for me, thank you” This is a great way of politely letting the person know that you can’t hear them. Hearing refers to the sounds that you hear, whereas listening requires more than that: it requires focus. Listening means paying attention not only to the story, but how it is told, the use of language and voice, and how the other person uses his or her body. In other words, it means being aware of both verbal and non-verbal messages. (Listening Skills, 2011-2014) Techniques for reflective listening include echoing, paraphrasing, and summarizing. Echoing involves repeating the last few words that a client said (i.e. ‘‘So, Friskie threw up twice last night’’). Paraphrasing is to restate in your own words the content or feelings behind the client’s message (i.e., ‘‘I am glad that you brought him in today. It sounds like you and Friskie had a tough morning’’). Summarizing is presenting...
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...Akita Jennifer Garcia Axia College Comm. 125 Utilizing Information in College Writing ANNE BOWERS, JR June 3, 2007 Is it possible for Akitas’ to be raised with love and care and the proper accurate training will turn into the ideal companion? In my research and own experiences, Akitas need tender loving care, and when given this they are the gentlest creatures in the world. This is when stereotyping comes in. When someone comes face to face with an Akita, they jump to the fact that they are dangerous animals that were breed for hunting and tracking down bears (Pflaumer 1998 para 4). What people do not realize is that a “human” makes a dog a “dangerous” animal no visa versa. In Japanese history, the Akita is one of the oldest native dogs, as described both verbally and written (Drake, copyright 2007 para. 6). As a dog high intelligence, its sense of smell, sight and hearing are its best. You normally would find that the Akita is a quite dog, only barking if overly excited or someone unknown is coming up to the house, which in turn makes the Akita a great watch dog. You can find that most Akitas stand from 24 – 28 inches, and weigh anywhere from 85 to 135 pounds (Pflaumer 1998 para 12). You will also find that Akitas come in many different colors and markings. In American history Helen Keller visited Japan in 1937and out of respect the Ministry’s of Education presented her with two Akita pups for the sprit she displayed by learning to communicate despite being...
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...eVersion 1.0 - click for scan notes DON'T SHOOT THE DOG Karen Pryor To my mother, Sally Ondeck; my stepmother, Ricky Wylie; and Winifred Sturley, my teacher and friend. Contents Foreword 1—Reinforcement: Better than Rewards In which we learn of the ferocity of Wall Street lawyers; of how to—and how not to—buy presents and give compliments; of a grumpy gorilla, a grudging panda, and a truculent teenager (the author); of gambling, pencil chewing, falling in love with heels, and other bad habits; of how to reform a scolding teacher or a crabby boss without their knowing what you've done; and more. 2—Shaping: Developing Super Performance Without Strain or Pain How to conduct an opera; how to putt; how to handle a bad report card. Parlor games for trainers. Notes on killer whales, Nim Chimpsky Zen, Gregory Bateson, the Brearley School, why cats get stuck in trees, and how to train a chicken. 3—Stimulus Control: Cooperation Without Coercion Orders, commands, requests, signals, cues, and words to the wise; what works and what doesn't. What discipline isn't. Who gets obeyed and why. How to stop yelling at your kids. Dancing, drill teams, music, martial arts, and other recreational uses of stimulus control. 4—Untraining: Using Reinforcement to Get Rid of Behavior You Don't Want Eight methods of getting rid of behavior you don't want, from messy roommates to barking dogs to bad tennis to harmful addictions, starting with Method 1: Shoot the Animal, which definitely works, and ending with...
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...inform my audience about the laws set against pit bulls and to educate about the dog itself . Central Idea: Monster that needs to be taken out at all cost, or misunderstood dog that happens to have a bad reputation. Introduction Monster, aggressive, dangerous, killer. These are all names given to pit bulls. But the question I have is why? In my speech, we are going to talk about the legislation that comes along with owning a pit bull, a little bit about the pit bulls origins and how they got their reputation, their temperament, how they are as a family dog, what it’s like for these dogs in shelters, and finally talk about what you can do to help these animals. So if you would let me, I would love to talk to you about...
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...Labeling dogs as vicious, based solely on their breed, is an unfair label because the actions of one dog is unjustly generalized to an entire breed; the media uses isolated instances for sensationalism and ratings; and these both combine to provoke reactionary legislation that imposes regulations selectively on these dogs and their owners. May 2nd, 2012 Christine Spain, the mother of Boston police officer David Lanteigne, was unconscious on train tracks in Shirley, MA. The engineer saw a dog, a pit bull named Lilly, trying to pull a woman off the tracks. After the train finally stopped and authorities arrived to find Lilly standing over her owner Christine. Lilly was taken and rushed to Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. Lilly suffered from some injuries and some trauma to her leg, which eventually had to be amputated. She was rescued 3 years ago prior by her son and given to her to help with her struggle in alcoholism. Her son said, “We saved her life, and she saved my mom’s life” (Phillips). When these dogs become stereotyped as viscous there are so many testaments to show that they are misunderstood and they love their family just like any other breed. There are so many people that are not sure which way is the best way to address this situation. The problem is not the dogs; it is the owners of the dogs. Breed discrimination is not going to fix the problem. Can anyone say that one breed of dog will be aggressive when in all eyes any dog can be that way when...
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...COMMUNICATION THEORIES INDIVIDUAL REACTION PAPER COMMUNICATION THEORIES INDIVIDUAL REACTION PAPER Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 1.1. Communication Theories 3 2. Three different experiences 4 2.1. Telling a friend about the death of her Pet 4 2.2. Making a call while on train 4 2.3. Warning friends about bad weather 4 3. Relating the communication experiences to theory 5 3.1. Telling a friend about the death of her Pet and the Lasswell’s communication model 5 3.2. Making a call while on train and the shanon and weaver model of communication 5 3.3. Warning friends about bad weather and the shanon and weaver model of communication 6 4. Relevance of communication process 6 5. Factors affecting communication process 7 6. Conclusion 8 7. References 9 1. Introduction Many definitions describe communication as a transfer of information, thoughts or ideas to create shared understanding between a sender and a receiver. The information may be written or spoken, professional or social, personal or impersonal to name a few possibilities. Basically, the communication process involves a sender, receiver, message, channel and feedback. However, this simplistic description significantly under-represents what can actually be a very complex process. The goal of communication between a sender and a receiver is understanding of the message being sent. Anything that interferes with this can be referred to as communication barriers that include...
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...55104 SAM ANDERSON, JULIA BECKRICH, ANDREA DWYER, KRYS MOHWINKLE Gpaws SAM ANDERSON, JULIA BECKRICH, ANDREA DWYER, KRYS MOHWINKLE Gpaws Table of Contents Executive Summary - Andrea 2 Mission, Vision, Values, Goals 2 Vision 3 Values 3 S.M.A.R.T goals 3 Company Description 3 Products/Services 4 Product/Services Description 4 Basic Collar 5 GPS Tracking System 5 Activity Tracker 5 Temperature gage 6 Tone Trainer 6 Marketing Plan –Sam 7 Implementation Plan 13 Financial Plan – Julia 15 Conclusion 16 References 17 Appendices 17 Executive Summary – Andrea Any animal lover wants the best for their pet. Having the secure feeling of knowing where their pet is at all times not only helps the owner but also puts the safety of the pet first. GPawS is an online business focusing on just that. GPawS provides a customizable collar for pet owners who want to keep their pet as safe as possible. The features that the customer has to mix and match with are: a temperature gage, an activity tracker, tone trainer, Location GPS and custom tag. The mission, vision and goals of GPawS all flow together. The mission is to form to the customer needs, not the other way around. The mission is as follows; “We exist to bring comfort and safety to all animal lovers, providing a product with the technology to meet our customer’s needs.” Having the customer’s heart in mind the vision of GPawS is to seamlessly promote the safety of all...
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