Service Dog: DJ
Arrival Story: I flew to Alaska alone to meet Michele and Robert who are finishing my training to become a mobility service dog. I’m a bit rusty in some of my obedience commands so Michele is working on those before I’m allowed to venture out into public training. Read More…
The Adventures of Niko!
Arrival Story: Michele, my handler and puppy trainer picked me out of my litter. I was the runt but I’m doing great now. She saw my potential and loyalty. I got to spend about 10 days with my forever family before getting on a plane with Michele and flying to Alaska. I was a good pup […]
Niko: Let the fun begin!
Yesterday my husband Robert and I purchased a puppy for a client in our executive protection training program. Robert and I decided on a male German Shepherd with him consulting over videos in Alaska (I am in Colorado). After placing the pup–his name is Niko (pronounced Nee-co)–in his new home with our clients last night, […]
Therapy Dogs in Court Proceedings?
Appeals of a New York Conviction may test the use of therapy dogs during trials. A recent sexual assault trial in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., featured a therapy dog placed on the witness stand to comfort the teenaged victim during her testimony. It was the first use of a judicially approved courtroom dog in New York, and […]
Dog Works Radio presents Blanket ID
Martin Hubbard of Blanket ID joins hosts Robert and Michele Forto on Dog Works Radio August 7, 2011 at 2 p.m. Eastern Denver, CO–July 29, 2011–The owner of Blanket ID, Martin Hubbard joins Dog Works Radio with hosts Robert and Michele Forto. Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (646)727-3839. […]