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SnapShots — Easing the Path

May 15, 2020 Lin Jacobson Leave a comment Covid-19, dog behavior, Dog Training, Rescue and Adoption, Shelter Dogs

If you are considering adoption, this Covornonavirus “Shelter at Home” period may be advantageous to you and your new dog.

Here are some tips to consider.

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Snapshots – The Value of Companionship

April 26, 2016December 21, 2018 Lin Jacobson 4 Comments dog behavior, Grief, Health, scottish deerhounds

Why do some dogs live longer than others?   Why does one dog live longer than another?  What makes an individual resistant to a disease such as cancer, when it is a common malady in its breed?  These questions are the focus of Dr. David Waters’ research program at the Gerald P. Murphy Cancer Foundation, […]

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Snapshots – Auto Pilot

March 26, 2016 Lin Jacobson Leave a comment dog behavior, scottish deerhounds

  Auto-Pilot I have never thought of myself as athletic ….. active certainly ….. but not an athlete. My “sport” of choice is biking.  I don’t think much of jogging but every once and a while I’ll give it a go when I’m walking da’ boyz.   We share our home with Scottish Deerhounds and […]

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Snapshots – One on One

March 1, 2016December 21, 2018 Lin Jacobson 1 Comment dog behavior, scottish deerhounds, Therapy Dogs

Xar, my 3 year old Scottish Deerhound, and I are a therapy dog team. I hold the leash and he works his magic. As members of a local Therapy Dog group, we participate in programs at elementary schools and libraries that accelerate reading skills and behavioral health sessions with children. Much of our focus is […]

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Snapshots – You go first

November 14, 2015December 21, 2018 Lin Jacobson Leave a comment dog behavior, scottish deerhounds

You go first …… I’ll be right behind you.   I should have recognized Patryn’s preferred “mode of operation” upon arrival.  He and his sister flew into O’Hare Airport in separate crates.  They were waiting for us in the pickup office of “live animal” shipping.  Patryn was to stay with us and his sister, Hanna, […]

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