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Beagle Sniffs out Bedbugs For Chappaqua Library

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English: Bedbug sniffing Dog, New York

English: Bedbug sniffing Dog, New York (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

People lined up and waited patiently as their book purchases from
Chappaqua Library were inspected for bedbugs by Trixie the beagle. This five year old
beagle, used her nose, to check through lots of books.

After a June 5-9 book sale, the Library sent out an advisory email
about the pests. Bedbugs have become an increasing problem over the past years.
Beagles have been specially trained to find bedbugs. in hotels, apartment buildings,
homes and even movie theaters.

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The dog found several books with the scent of bedbugs on them. A nearby heated trailer was used to decontaminate any suspect books.

James McHale, who owns the pest-control company, said he organized the event as a good-will gesture, one that also helpsmarket his business.

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Thanks to Trixie, the contaminated books were found, and decontaminated.
Another bedbug inspector Hunter also has a finely trained nose to find these pests.

Hunter a 2 year old beagle in Utah, has a 98 percent accuracy rate for finding, bedbugs,
and even their eggs. Due to the fine training that he and Trixie have at remembering and storing
a scent, they can find and detect these pests quickly.

Since these bugs are tiny, a well trained beagle can find
where an infestation is. They can also keep you from having to treat your entire
home. They can sniff out and find the nest. That’s very important for getting rid of the pests.

What you should know

*Training typically starts when a beagle is a year old

*Any beagle who works in this field has to be certified by The National
Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association.

*They oversee how the dogs are trained and work.They make sure the dogs are treated
well and not overworked.

Dogcare.dailypuppy has Six detailed steps for training your dog to sniff out bedbugs.

As you lay out the salt shakers with bedbug skin in one, fecal matter in another, and eggs in a separate container. The most important part is
to have your dog, sniff out the salt shakers with live bedbugs, so they don’t get confused with the scents.

Then you take your beagle out of the room, and hide one of the salt shakers. It becomes a game
for your beagle to find the container with the live bedbug. When they do, click and treat. Sometimes
trainers, will also click, and give the dog their favorite toy for finding the bedbug.

If you want to learn more go to Dogcare.dailypuppy.com

 

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BioSecurity Detector Beagle Puppies meet their boss

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A Beagle puppy (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

These four beagle puppies, will use their nose, to detect unwanted pests, seeds, and plants. Theses pups will go through 15 to 17 weeks of training.

What makes a beagles nose so special for finding Staff C,
search and rescue work and BioSecurity Detectors?

Beagles have estimated 220 million scent receptors, in comparison
humans have estimated 5 million scent receptors. Also beagles can be trained to distinguish one scent from another and remember it.

Due to this unique ability to distinguish one scent from another and remember it
they can store in their brain like computer storing vasts amounts of data. This is why
they do so well for search and rescue of missing persons, finding deadly Staff C, and Bio security detection.

3 News NZ Reports

Minister Nathan Guy was given the honour of naming one puppy from the “C litter” – he decided on “Clara”, which he selected from a list of names beginning with C.
He says he is “looking forward to following Clara’s progress as she helps to guard our border from unwanted pests and diseases”.

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These hounds are very happy to do what it comes naturally for them. Its not for them its
just a game of seek and find. That’s actually one of the exercises that will learn to do through their training.

This is done with a clicker and some treats. Its a fun game for them. They love to seek and find the bag with the scent, like a made for beagle, game of clue. This is also a fun game you can do with your beagle. My aunt does with a jar. She has her beagle find
something and put in the jar. Then her beagle molly gets a treat.

This definitely helps your beagle stay sharp, and have some fun too.

 

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Whistle Uses Data To Help your Dog Stay Healthy

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Whistle Keep your pets healthy


Ben Jacobs was 8 years old when his first dog a German Shepherd named Bear died
from intestinal issues at five years of age.

He has had several healthy dogs since. It was his experience with his beloved dog Bear,
that gave him an idea to help pet parents, and vets. Can you imagine having a device on your dog
or puppy that could tell you when your dog is sick? It could save the life of your pet, by
detecting some signs.

Whistle was created to help pet parents, and Vets spot early signs that your dog
is sick. The device snaps onto a Dog’s Collar, helps track their activity according to similar
breed, age and weight.

Mashable Reports

“Your pet will seem healthy one day, and all of a sudden there will be a very rapid change in behavior,” Kramer told Mashable, noting obvious symptoms like whimpering and loss of appetite. Unfortunately, by that point, it’s often too late.

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This device is still in the start up phase. There are similar devices like this. I do think its a great idea.
We lost our beagle Hunter, suddenly. He got sick, and then within a few days he was gone. Our Vet coudln’t figure out what it
was that got him sick. Maybe with a device like this, we could keep better track of our dogs health.

Ben Jacobs is hoping that this device can improve preventive care for dogs. I hope it does make to
pet stores.

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Woman fights Ticket for Driving with Dog in her Lap

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Diane Martin was driving her husband. They were on their way to pick up her husband’s 
car that was being serviced. She had her silky terrier named Barney
sitting on lap. when a police officer pulled them over, and give Diane a $160 ticket. The officer stated that he was giving her a ticket because it was
unsafe for her to have her dog in her lap while driving.

Animal protection and automobile safety officials believe that cell phones aren’t the only distractions on the road. They have launched a nationwide message to “Restrain your pet on the road”.Other states are also following suit with distracted-driving laws used to charge violation
tickets for driving with pets on your lap.

King 5 News Reports

KGW looked into it, and according to state law ORS 815.270, a person cannot operate a vehicle where something obstructs the driver, interferes with control of the driving mechanism and prevents the free, unhampered operation of the vehicle by the driver.

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States that are enforcing Distracted Driving Violations

• New Jersey Under state law, NJSPCA officers can stop drivers, for having pets sitting on their lap, or loose in a car without, a harness or a pet carrier. Violation tickets range from $250 to $1,000 per offence. They can also face disorderly person’s offense under animal-cruelty laws.

• Hawaii, Arizona State Law forbids, drivers from holding a pet on their lap

• Arizona Connecticut, and Maine Distracted Driving Law, you can be pulled over and fined for driving with a pet on your lap.

So if your going to travel with your pet, either use a pet carrier or an auto harness Its actually safer them. Its much easier for you when your on the road, to have your dog secure. Our family prefers using an auto harness. Our dog is much more comfortable in the harness than the carrier. The choice is up to you.

More and more states are passing the driving distraction law about driving with your pet in your lap. Restrain your pet when your on the road, protect your pet, and save yourself from a state fine.

 

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Tornado Survivor Finds Her Dog

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An elderly woman was thrilled to find her lost dog, during
a TV interview. Barbara Garcia began retelling her horrific
experience of the Oklahoma Tornado that tore through her home.

She began talking about how her dog was sitting on her lap when
suddenly, the Tornado hit with a wind gust of 200mph. She knew what to do,
and started to make her way to the bathroom. As you may or may not know,
the bath tub may offer some protection. You protect yourself with some kind of thick padding like a blanket,
mattress and pillows.

As Barbara relived the events in the CBS Interview something amazing happened.

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But as she spoke, a member of the camera crew spotted a dog’s head poking out of the twisted remains of her home.

Mrs Garcia is seen crouching down before exclaiming with joy as she spots her pet.

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During a CBS Interview, Barbara’s dog, came out and rejoined his family.

Tornado Survivor Finds Her Dog During TV Interview

In addition here are some Safety tips for pets during a Tornado:

      The Humane Society Advises to bring pets inside

1. Keep an emergency supply Handy Keep a supply of pet food, water, blankets crate,
litter pads, and an extra leash. We also recommend adding an extra first aid kit,
to this supply. If you can keep an extra copy of your pets shot records with this supply.

2. Make sure your dog has a collar with id tags, and its best to get them microchip ed. Its easier to find them
if they are. If you can have a recent photo of your pet with you always. It helps if they get lost.

3. Practice Getting your Pet to a safe Spot
Pre plan a safe place, you can go to, and on your word
train your dog to go there. Keep in mind any hiding places in the yard,
garage, or around the house your pet likes to go to, for safety, during a rain storm.

Its also good, to have your whole family Practice Tornado Preparedness Drill.
Have an emergency supply of blankets, water, and foods you can take with you for your family.
Including extra first aid kits. Make sure you have the kit ready to go.

The Humane Society also offers these Tornado Safety Tips

Take special care of your pets after the tornado has passed.
Your home may be a very different place after a disaster, which can be very distressing for your pets.

Don’t allow your pets to roam loose.

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This story had a happy ending. If you have a lost pet in Oklahoma,

Please visit, Oklahoma Center Metro Area Lost and Found Pets, here,

OkCMetroArea

 

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Emerald School has Mindy the beagle puppy as a classmate

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A Beagle puppy (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


There is just something about a beagle that warms 
the heart. Charlie Brown said it best, “Happiness Is A Warm Puppy,”
Emerald Christian College enrolled a brand new student, Mindy
the beagle puppy.

The principal enrolled her on Friday. She has a house on the school grounds.
So what do the students think of their new classmate? I think she is the most popular
student on campus. The students are looking forward to a fun filled year with Mindy.

CQ News Reports

“She will be trained to be a kind companion to the students, assist on the reading program, participate in sports and attend official school functions like the Anzac Day parade,” Mr Johnston said.

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Mindy will also receive report cards, and help with the reading program for students.
She has already won my heart. I think this is a good way to teach students, empathy,
and some pet care.

When I was growing up my friends, had pets in their classrooms.
If they did well on tests and helping in the classroom, their name was picked
to care for the class pet.

Some of classrooms had hamsters, and some had a class kitten or
puppy. Children took pride walking the class dog, or caring for the class kitty.
I think animals speak to children in ways we can’t. Its wonderful to see children learn empathy
and care for that pet. So congrats Mindy. I hope you get some good grades.

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Rufus the Beagle Update: Homecoming

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Rufus the Beagle comes home


After four long months Rufus the Beagle was returned home
Thursday. The family took to facebook to help get Rufus back,
after the one year old beagle had bitten the little boy on the lip.

Donations were sent to help with legal costs, to keep the shelter who took him
from putting him down. The beagle was also very ill during his time at the shelter,
with a respiratory infection.

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An attorney for the family filed to appeal the decision to put the dog down.
Rufus’ family took to Facebook and Change.org to drum up support for Rufus, and raise money for a legal fund.
Late Thursday afternoon Rufus was returned to his family.
West said Thursday she thought she was coming to animal services just to visit Rufus, as she often does. She said her lawyer called her and said Rufus was coming home.

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I’m sure Rufus is glad to be back home. He is well and doing much better these days. Before you sign any document always,
read the fine print. The little boy is also happy to see the dog. The story has a very happy ending.

Happy Homecoming Rufus!

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4 Year Old Beagle Stolen From Home

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Big single-family home (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Four year Old Beagle Sassy was stolen from a
Guilford home Thursday. While family was out, a thief broke into the house
took Sassy and some clothing.

If you have seen or know anything that may help this family find
Sassy please contact Hashim at 254-2382.

Sassy has black white and brown fur. We are praying that she is found
and returned home to her family. I think its sick that someone would wait,
break into their house, and take their dog.

Hopefully the thief will be found.

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Dog Day Study Break For Austin Peay Students

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Its final exam week. Cramming for hours with study groups, and lots of coffee,
can be very stressful. So the students, Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society and the Per-professional Health Society,
decided to help out.

These students helped organize an event with the Humane Society, Tender Paws, Canine Companions.
These groups brought 11 dogs and few cats, for some much needed pet therapy. The dogs and cats
were sent to Austin Peay. A little pet therapy, some dog cuddles, and cat snuggles were just the thing
these students needed.

TheLeafChronicle.com Reports

Brena Andring, another event organizer, said, “One of the great things about the Dog Days is students can play with cats and dogs, and it is proven that interacting with animals will relieve stress. So when the students are hugging the animals, it helps relieve stress.”

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The students reported that they did feel less stressed after some dog cuddles. I wonder if
they did better over all on their tests as a result of pet therapy. I think someone should do a study
and let us know what the results are.

A soft four legged friend to talk to, has helped Children testify in court with custody cases.
The dogs come in and give the children stress relief, and some comfort. We are seeing more and more
how pet therapy can help, with healing. They should send some pet therapy to other Colleges and Universities.
It sure brought a smile to these students.

 

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Family Reaching Out through Facebook to Save their beagle Rufus from death

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Save Rufus The Beagle

Help save Rufus, by liking his Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Rufus/440540432699891 Sign the Petition http://www.change.org/saverufus

One year Old Rufus the beagle is under
quarantine. The beagle’s former owner is fighting to keep him, from being put to sleep.

On April 9th, Nicole West, was filling his
food dish. Her four year old son came up
behind the beagle and startled him. So the
dog bit the little boy on the lip.

The little boy was taken to the emergency room, where he received stitches. The incident had to be reported to animal control, from the hospital.

CFNews13.com Reports

West says she was told the beagle would be “tested for aggression,” and if he was found not to be aggressive, Rufus would be put up for adoption. But last week, West learned that her former pet was scheduled to be euthanized because of the severity of the bite.

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Orange County Animal Control, has a different statement about the incident. They state that the little boy needed surgery to reattach his lip, not stitches. Read their Report below. The beagle’s owner says that none of their report is true.

Orange County Animal Control Report On Rufus the Beagle
Nicole said the animal control officer came to her home at 10pm, to pick up Rufus. He told her that Rufus would be tested for aggression. The officer told her if the beagle showed no signs of aggression he would be put up for adoption. So West signed the papers.

When she called the next day, to check on Rufus, the shelter told her a different story. The Shelter had orders to euthanize her beagle. She made an appointment to meet with the animal control officer. When she went to meet the officer, she was handed a letter
that her dog would be put down. The reason was because her son’s bite was considered serious bodily injury, under state ruling.

Nicole decided to reach out to the facebook community to keep Rufus from being put down. They have 18,219 likes on the Save Rufus Facebook Page and people have donated money to help with her legal costs.

The matter is going to court. The story is gaining political support, through Commissioner Bobby Olszewski, who is also a beagle owner. He is doing what he can to help.

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If you want to save Rufus you can sign the petition , Change.orgSaveRufus and become a fan and like their facebook page. You can get updates on the case there. Save Rufus Facebook Page Please also
share the video above. We want to see Rufus, healthy and returned home safe and sound.

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