| Kimberly's Blog updated 4/20
This is the first chance I've had to blog this week, as you can imagine. As we've been saying during our newscasts and special reports, our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who lost a family member, friend or other loved one in the terrible tragedy Monday at Virginia Tech. So much attention this week has been focused on the gunman, Cho Seung Hui. And yes, investigators need to sort through many disturbing pieces of that puzzle, as well as determine how well the response was in the hours that followed the first shooting spree. However, it's the victims that we need to remember most. We've tried our best to show respect to them and their families as we tell their stories. Each time a new name is released, and we see pictures of that person alive and happy and vibrant, it just breaks my heart.
Youth movement comes through at Waterloo dog show
WATERLOO --- Dog owners long have passed their dogs off to experienced, professional handlers to flaunt their canines for judges at competitions. But a youth movement has gained momentum in the world of dog handling.Kaitlyn Carlson, a 16-year old from Waverly, is a shining example of how the American Kennel Club's (AKC) junior circuit has provided a platform for youngsters to develop their passion for dog handling.Carlson is handling the nation's No. 6-rated Canaan dog named Patriot for Cheryl Hennings at the 2007 Waterloo Kennel Club Dog Show at the Cattle Congress in Waterloo.Hennings and Carlson met at a county fair, and their relationship helped Carlson to realize her calling."It started at the Bremer County Fair when I was showing my own dog," said Carlson. "Then Cheryl invited me to one of her shows, and I decided to seize the opportunity.
Dog training - Leash and Collar training
There are many different styles of dog training, and finding the one that works best for you is important for creating a dog that is a talented, loyal and faithful member of the family. All successful methods of dog training work to reinforce the relationship between dog and handler, and the foundation of any successful training program is getting the respect of the dog. Fortunately, dogs are wired by nature to seek out leaders, and to follow the direction of those leaders. This article focuses on one of the most popular methods of dog training the so called leash/collar style of training. Other articles will focus on the other popular style of training dogs, often called reward training or positive reinforcement. Both leash/collar training and reward training have been around for a very long time, and they have proven their effectiveness over time.
Mail carriers bone up on dog issues
According to the U.S. Postal Service, dogs bite mail carriers more from mid-May through summer than during any other time of year. Locally, mail carriers are getting ready. "It's springtime so you know what that means," said Terry Ducey, delivery supervisor for the Sonora Post Office, referring to the appearance of more dogs in yards and streets. On Wednesday a training class was held on what to do when a Chow decides to chow down on the mail carrier. The class on dog behavior and mail carriers was held at the main post office in Sonora and presented by Jennifer Clarke, manager of Tuolumne County Animal Control. It looked ahead to National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 21-27, when the Postal Service reminds customers to place their pets in a separate room and close the door before accepting mail at the front door.
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