Catherine Comden
@alacrityaussies.bsky.social
Pro dog trainer, educator, Australian Shepherd Breeder and lifelong dog nerd.
"Adopt don't shop" seems to fund irresponsible breeding. Why not invest in a well-bred puppy from a breeder who is doing health testing and preparing your puppy to live with your family? Prenatal and early newborn care has huge implications for lifelong resilience. #aussieswithtails #wellbred #puppy
January 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
"Adopt don't shop" seems to fund irresponsible breeding. Why not invest in a well-bred puppy from a breeder who is doing health testing and preparing your puppy to live with your family? Prenatal and early newborn care has huge implications for lifelong resilience. #aussieswithtails #wellbred #puppy
Important work to get the right dogs faster to help more people. www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
They’re all good boys and girls, but only some can be service dogs
For now, there is no way to predict which dogs will make good workers, but canine behavioral scientists are trying to change that.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Important work to get the right dogs faster to help more people. www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
Reposted by Catherine Comden
We had a good story earlier this year on research into the benefits of service dogs for veterans with PTSD: theconversation.com/service-dogs...
Service dogs can reduce the severity of PTSD for veterans – new research
These dogs are trained to try to interrupt panic attacks and provide deep calming pressure to the people they’re matched with.
theconversation.com
November 11, 2024 at 4:15 PM
We had a good story earlier this year on research into the benefits of service dogs for veterans with PTSD: theconversation.com/service-dogs...
Proud mama Bliss with 3 week old pups bred for service & therapy work - they're growing fast - and keeping tails & dewclaws. #aussies #therapydog
November 14, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Proud mama Bliss with 3 week old pups bred for service & therapy work - they're growing fast - and keeping tails & dewclaws. #aussies #therapydog