The Thinking Dog

Who’s Watching Your Dog?

dmiller — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:37:12 +0000

Once again the Greensheet has chosen to use us as their go to source on another yet, critical dog topic. Check out Tarans blog Paws and Claws on this newest topic regarding care giving for your dog when your away.
http://houston.thegreensheet.com/blogs/paws-and-claws

The Green Sheets New Blog Promotes The Thinking Dog Training System

dmiller — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:53:59 +0000

The Green Sheet is making a big push to educate pet owners and promote responsible dog ownership and they have sought out our expertise in the field of obedience training. Check out the most recent blog on puppy training. http://houston.thegreensheet.com/blogs/paws%20and%20claws/2013/april/training_your_puppy_to_think … Continue reading →

Animal Sacrifice NOV 30, 2012

dmiller — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:06:29 +0000

This piece depicts some interesting material NOT readily heard about and the mind set of the country willing to sacrifice for the greater good.

http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/480/animal-sacrifice

SGT. STUBBY WAR DOG HERO!

dmiller — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:29:22 +0000

SGT. STUBBY
WAR DOG HERO!

Meet America‘s first war dog, a stray Pit Bull/Terrier mix, named Stubby. He became Sgt. Stubby, was the most decorated war dog of World War I and the only dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat.

One day he appeared at Yale Field in New Haven, Connecticut; while a group of soldiers were training, stopping to make friends with soldiers as they drilled. One soldier, Corporal Robert Conroy, developed a fondness for the dog. He named him Stubby because of his short legs. When it became time for the outfit to ship out, Conroy hid Stubby on board the troop ship. In order to keep the dog, the private taught him to salute his commanding officers warming their hearts to him.

Stubby served with the 102nd Infantry, 26th (Yankee) Division in the trenches in France for 18 months and participated in four offensives and 18 battles. The loud noise of the bombs and gun fire did not bother him. He was never content to stay in the trenches but went out and found wounded soldiers.

Stubby entered combat on February 5, 1918 at Chemin Des Dames, north of Soissons, and was under constant fire, day and night for over a month. In April 1918, during a raid to take Schieprey, Stubby was wounded in the foreleg by the retreating Germans throwing hand grenades. He was sent to the rear for convalescence, and as he had done on the front was able to improve morale. When he recovered from his wounds, Stubby returned to the trenches.

After being gassed and nearly dying himself, Stubby learned to warn his unit of poison gas attacks, continued to locate wounded soldiers in no man’s land, and since he could hear the whine of incoming artillery shells before humans could, became very adept at letting his unit know when to duck for cover.

He was solely responsible for capturing a German spy in the Argonne. The spy made the mistake of speaking German to him when they were alone. Stubby knew he was no ally and attacked him biting and holding on to him by the seat of his pants until his comrades could secure him.

Following the retaking of Chateau-Thierry by the US, the thankful women of the town made Stubby a chamois coat on which were pinned his many medals. There is also a legend that while in Pariswith Corporal Conroy, Stubby saved a young girl from being hit by a car. At the end of the war, Conroy smuggled Stubby home.

After returning home, Stubby became a celebrity and marched in, and normally led, many parades across the country. He met Presidents Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, and Warren G. Harding. Starting in 1921, he attended Georgetown University Law Center with Conroy, and became the Georgetown Hoyas’ team mascot. He would be given the football at halftime and would nudge the ball around the field to the amusement of the fans.

Stubby was made a life member of the American Legion, the Red Cross, and the YMCA. In 1921, the Humane Education Society awarded him a specialby Giant Savings” href=”http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/stubbywardog.html” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”gold medal for service to his country. It was presented by General John Pershing.

In 1926, Stubby died in Conroy’s arms. His remains are featured in The Price of Freedom: Americans at War exhibit at the Smithsonian. Stubby was honored with a brick in the Walk of Honor at the United States World War I monument, Liberty Memorial, in Kansas City at a ceremony held on Armistice Day, November 11, 2006.

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Of The World’s Bravest Pitt Bull Dog!

Thanks For Not Giving-Me a Stomach Ache

dmiller — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:30:39 +0000

While the holiday closes in, our homes fill with guests and an unbelievable amount of foods. While many like to have their beloved fur babies partake in all the tasty meats and treats, there is a fine line between generosity and becoming your dogs worst enemy.

Safety is the top priority here. Dogs are naturally trash foragers and as such, those opportunities become increased during the holiday. Make sure your trash is securely put out of reach of your dogs to prevent them from getting into those cooked, brittle turkey bones that can quickly cause real harm to your dog and become a very expensive vet trip if you get to it in time. This holds true for your good intentioned guests who feel it’s okay to give your dogs both food and or bones with out your knowing or permission. These foods are often time filled with excessive salts, sugars, creams, etc. and can cause some real harm.

Keep in mind that while small amount of goodies placed in your dogs dish along with his regular food may be okay, feeding your dog from hand will definitely create a beggar and also teaches that dog that it’s acceptable to take food from hand. This can pose a real problem if your ever expecting your dog protect the yard or house, if someone wants to get past them, feeding them poisoned food is a quick way to do it.

And finally, the dogs digestive system is not designed to readily accept a drastic change in what they eat. Variation sounds good to us because our bodies can deal with it easier but this can cause real stomach upset for dogs which can produce both vomiting and diarrhea. So if you intend to spend your holiday as stress free and relaxing as possible, take some precautions, pay attention and don’t over indulge your dogs this year, they will thank you by not having your holiday deterred by endless cleaning of carpets or expensive and uncomfortable vet trips.

Happy Thanks Giving!!

Houston, we have a problem! Do I need dog training?

dmiller — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:21:06 +0000

When you get your new dog home, you may ask yourself, do I need dog training for myself and my new companion? Or have you gotten yourself trapped in the all to common vicious cycle of believing that your dog will grow out of his inappropriate behavior only to find that the only thing growing are your fears of facing these bad habits? In Many cases we have a vision about the role our new dog or puppy will play in our lives. This vision typically involves an enjoyable Houston afternoon walking our dog, throwing him the ball or one of many other enjoyable experiences. Too often we start to accept behavior from our dogs that we don’t like….because they are dogs. Doesn’t owning a dog mean you expect these behaviors, like chasing the cat, chewing inappropriate items, jumping and leash pulling? You are selling your dog short. Dogs, like people, can be expected to display appropriate behavior and manners but you have to teach them how to achieve these expectations.What are good dog manners? We offer a few different ways to teach you and your dog or new puppy these life skills. Through this process, you too learn the skills needed to be a successful leader and a happy dog owner. A happy dog is a trained dog.

Club Canine Represents at Discovery Green

dmiller — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:41:02 +0000

Lady 2012

The L-Train represents Club Canine’s professional dog training skills for all Houston to see at the 2012 Discovery Green Dock Dogs Event. This was Ladys first public appearance since her enrollment into The Thinking Dog training program and she did awesome. For a dog that was heavily dog aggressive and had no skills for being a partner to a human, she has come a LONG way. Isn’t she a gorgeous dog? We think so.

Club Canine Crew at Discovery Green Dock Dogs Event 2012

dmiller — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:11:03 +0000

Houston dog training at its finest. The Club Canine crew chills at the 2012 Discovery Green Dock Dogs event, showing off their skills as a well mannered and behaved group for all the public to enjoy. from left, Lily, Lucy, Dexter, Aurora(back), Wheezy, Lady.

Pit Bull Saves Owners Life

dmiller — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:41:00 +0000

This Speaks Volumes for the Breed

http://gma.yahoo.com/pit-bull-rescues-unconscious-owner-oncoming-train-155132090–abc-news-topstories.html

The Truth is Hard

dmiller — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:35:58 +0000

HSUS: Lawyers in Cages

Keep your eyes open and know who you are dealing with