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ennifer Berg - Helping Shape the Future of CAPDT's Flagship Publication

Member Feature: Jennifer Berg – Helping Shape the Future of CAPDT’s Flagship Publication

Behind every great professional association is a dedicated group of volunteers who generously share their time and expertise. This month, we’d like to shine a spotlight on one of those exceptional members—Jennifer Berg, CPDT-KA, CDBC. Many CAPDT members know Jennifer as the editor behind our annual digital publication, FORUM, but her contributions to our profession extend […]

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What Are "Shake-Offs" and What Are Dogs Telling Us?

Member Feature: Krisztina Harasztosi

What Are “Shake-Offs”—and What Are Dogs Telling Us? By Krisztina Harasztosi, MSc, CDBC, ADT-IAABC, CSAP-BC Have you ever noticed a dog shake from nose to tail after greeting another dog, walking away from a stressful situation, or finishing an exciting activity?   These “shake-offs” are often dismissed as simply drying off or shaking away stress,

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Day in the Life of a SERVICE DOG

A Day in the Life of a Service Dog: Supporting Work and Well-Being

When people think about service dogs, they often picture a highly trained dog accompanying their handler through daily life. While that image is certainly accurate, it only tells part of the story. A service dog (also called an assistance dog in some countries) is a specially trained dog that performs specific tasks to help mitigate

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