2022
October
10,
2022
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06:49 AM
America/Chicago
Maggie Greene, the first Latina graduate of the State Farm Arson Dog Program, has faced fears, overcome challenges, and made history.
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June
27,
2022
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07:00 AM
America/Chicago
For dogs and other animals, it is their worst nightmare.Noise phobia in pets induces panic and may result in dogs and cats making a choice between “fight or flight”. Some pets can become so fearful and panicked that they bite, including their owner …
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May
31,
2022
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09:14 AM
America/Chicago
The thrill of the open road and a travel adventure is just as exciting for many dogs as it is for people.
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March
15,
2022
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10:53 AM
America/Chicago
A new children’s book tells the story of an abused dog who pays it forward with superhero powers of kindness and compassion after he is saved from certain death.
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2021
April
23,
2021
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08:09 AM
America/Chicago
A new report from State Farm provides insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic affected people and their pets. For some dogs, the increased stress and activity around the home resulted in anxious behavior like barking, aggressive or destructive …
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2020
December
01,
2020
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11:51 AM
America/Chicago
Like so many across the country, Robin and Tony Bird brought a puppy into their home this year.Unlike your puppy, Tavi came with an instruction manual.Tavi is a Canine Companions for Independence puppy, sponsored by State Farm®. The Birds were …
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December
01,
2020
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11:40 AM
America/Chicago
Like so many across the country, Robin and Tony Bird brought a puppy into their home this year.Unlike your puppy, Tavi came with an instruction manual.Tavi is a Canine Companions for Independence puppy, sponsored by State Farm®. The Birds were …
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October
06,
2020
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21:02 PM
America/Chicago
It is always exciting to add a new family member to a household. A new dog or cat is a big responsibility and it may affect many aspects of your and your family’s life. From matching the pet’s breed to your lifestyle to budgeting for your pet, …
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2019
October
09,
2019
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15:21 PM
America/Chicago
From an early age we are told, "Don't judge a book by its cover." This holds true for man's best friend. "Bully breeds" in particular have a bad reputation. Fortunately there are passionate dog owners making it their mission to shift the …
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October
07,
2019
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12:07 PM
America/Chicago
Heroes walk among us every day. Some of them have four legs instead of two.
Arson K9 Kaimi is one of those dogs. K9 Kaimi is the first and oldest serving arson dog in Hawaii. Abandoned at a California shelter when he was seven months old, things …
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September
30,
2019
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11:53 AM
America/Chicago
There are now more U.S. households with pets than there are U.S. households with children. In fact, there are now more dogs in this country than children!
While dogs may be man’s best friend, there are steps you can take to help your dog be …
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April
08,
2019
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09:00 AM
America/Chicago
Owning a pet is a big responsibility. Dog owners are responsible not only for the health and safety of their pet, but also protecting people from injury. Most dogs will never bite but it is important to remember that any dog, regardless of …
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2018
September
11,
2018
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10:26 AM
America/Chicago
Meet Darlington, S.C., Fire Department’s new ambassador. She’s got big brown eyes, golden hair and a slobbering smile.
Cato, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, joined the department in May 2017 after graduating from the State Farm Arson …
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May
22,
2018
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14:07 PM
America/Chicago
The 2-year-old tan and white beagle mix abandoned in a rural Kentucky animal shelter was nothing special. Just one of hundreds of similar dogs easily overlooked behind the wire cage walls.
Until fate intervened.
The beagle’s name was …
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April
05,
2018
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09:36 AM
America/Chicago
Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer, TV personality, author and public speaker best known as the star of the international hit TV series Greatest American Dog and It’s Me or the Dog, through which she reaches audiences in over …
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2015
October
27,
2015
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00:00 AM
America/Chicago
Imagine all the wonderful pups in cages within dark, damp shelters just waiting for somebody to rescue them. Every dog has important skills and a purpose in life. Our furry friends just need some guidance to identify those skills and make a …
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