contents The Art of
Dog.TM The New Barker Volume 13/Issue 39
52 Do Dogs Prefer Treats or Affection?
An 8th grade science project leads a student to a surprising conclusion.
54 The Silent Language of Communication.
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How was it that 100 shelter dogs stopped barking all at once?
Nature Seeks Harmony, Not Confrontation.
There is a great divide among dog trainers. Can we have an open conversation within the industry to help more dogs
and to lessen the confusion among pet owners?
Lily, from Tampa. Photograph by Anna Cooke FEATURES
26 The Best Treatment Is Time & Respect. Gainesville’s St. Francis Pet Care Clinic has been treating the pets of the homeless for 12 years. They now have their own facility. 30 Help For At-Risk Families Struggling To Keep Their Pets Healthy. The Community Pet Project is reaching Hillsborough County’s neediest pet owners. 32 A One Day Look Behind The Scenes of An Animal Shelter. Manatee County Animal Services. 34 Fido Fixers Is Now In Charlotte County. A spay/neuter mobile clinic is the first of its kind in Florida. 36 The Dog Who Saved A Hero From Himself. Before he was diagnosed with TBI and PTSD, Air Force Master Sergeant Rodriguez was the guy everyone else could count on.
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40 A Special Breed of Police Officer. Stella is a dual-purpose dog, trained to perform a variety of tasks. She is also the newest K9 officer with the St. Petersburg Police Department. 42 The Use of Dogs In Police Work. A brief history on how it all began. 44 You Cannot Do A Kindness Too Soon. As a therapy dog team, they bring some sense of peace and comfort to those in hospice care. 47 What Is Meant To Be Always Finds A Way. He was born to be a service dog, hopefully for a wounded warrior. But, a career change was recommended, and Reeves is now serving another cause.
COLUMNS
6 Editor Unleashed 8 Contributors 10 Letters 12-13; 94-98 Calendar 14 Reality Sound Bites
18 The Dog Homefront Helping Dog Owners Find Pet-Friendly Apartments.
21 Books, Movies, & More lThe Pink Steering Wheel Chronicles. lA Dog Named Beautiful.
72 Cover Artist Profile Our cover artist, Susan H. Long, is from Orlando.
74 In The Company of Dogs A Pet Food Industry Veteran Survives A Chance Meeting With A Moose.
76 Product Reviews We touch on the issue of DCM, and give you our picks for some healthy food options.
Here’s To Dog Health 78 What You Should Know About Intervertebral Disk Disease. By Dr. Jim Cook.
80 Do You Have A Pet First Aid Kit? Here is a guide from Dr. Timothy Hodge.
82 The Loss of a Pet, A Veterinarian’s Perspective. By Dr. Elizabeth Baird.
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Make An Effort, Not An Excuse. Chris Godwin didn’t always like dogs. You may know his name as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver. What you may not know are the plans Chris and Mariah DelPercio have for helping at-risk shelter dogs. And, yes. Number 12 now loves dogs.
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