Best of Lisa’s Blog

Hooray for Hunter’s Helpers!

by Lisa June 1, 2010

All of us who have known Hunter since he came to ARF in November 2008 knew very well that he is a loving, devoted and sensitive guy but his shyness has grown since he came to the shelter and has kept him from setting foot outside his run – even into the backyard for fun. [...]

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By George! A great dog needs your help!

by Lisa May 5, 2010

Big Apple Bull Terrier Rescue recently gave me the lovely opportunity to meet George the Bull Terrier in his foster home. I was struck by how affectionate he was, how well he got along with his female k9 housemate (and humans too) and how interested he was in doing anything I asked him to do. [...]

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The Comfy Chair It Ain’t

by Lisa March 30, 2010

Usually on the Three Dogs blog we like to bring you guys notices of classes, updates to the web page, and items of interest that may help you and your dog(s) live a happier, healthier life. However, sometimes we have to warn you about things and this is one of those times.

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Alpha. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

by Lisa March 16, 2010

One of the most misused terms in all of dog training is the term Alpha. I hear this term used over and over again. Alpha is a scientific term that allows researchers to identify the animal in a social situation who has the most access to the most resources from food to safe sleeping places [...]

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Help us help Hunter

by Lisa February 15, 2010

Hunter has been waiting. Hunter was brought to Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) in Beacon, NY in November 2008 by a woman who found him loose in Poughkeepsie. He has won the hearts of all the ARF volunteers and is sweet and affectionate once he gets to know you. He is worried if he does not know you; [...]

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Missing Trouble

by Lisa February 12, 2010

Trouble was anything but trouble. She was always happy to see everyone and always game to try any of the crazy games and challenges of Distract O Doggie class. As a regular attendee of Distract O Doggie for the last several years, Trouble always made us laugh since she was probably the only Golden on the [...]

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