by Marcie Davis | Mar 12, 2010 | Service Dogs, Training, Public Interaction
It seems like every time I turn around these days, some one is suggesting that I take my service dog, Whistle, to a dog park. As a person who uses a wheelchair, this is a little intimidating to me. I am nervous about letting Whistle off lead around strange dogs that...
by Marcie Davis | Mar 10, 2010 | Training, Aging Dogs, Doggie Healthcare
I had the opportunity to visit with veterinarian and pet behavior specialist Dr. Jeff Nichol (www.drjeffnichol.com) this week on our radio show, Working Like Dogs at www.petliferadio.com. Dr. Nichol brought up some interesting points about behavioral issues that...
by Marcie Davis | Mar 2, 2010 | Service Dogs, Training, People
I am always amazed at how respectful my husband, Franz, is regarding my relationship with my service dogs. He always has been. From the moment I received my first service dog and for the last seventeen years as I am now working with my third dog. When I got my first...
by Marcie Davis | Feb 28, 2010 | Service Dogs, Training, People, Public Interaction
Recently, I was honored as a “Women of Influence” by the New Mexico Business Weekly. Over 550 people attended the sold-out luncheon that honored 30 women for their contributions to New Mexico’s economy and community. During the luncheon, each honoree was...
by Marcie Davis | Feb 8, 2010 | Service Dogs, Training, Puppy Raisers
Recently I got to visit with Carolyn Clark Beedle, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs of the West (ADW), on Working Like Dogs at www.petliferadio.com. Carolyn stopped by to talk about the work she and her staff and volunteers are accomplishing at ADW in Santa Fe,...
by Marcie Davis | Jan 27, 2010 | Service Dogs, Training, Public Interaction
I don’t know about you, but I am starting to get Spring Fever. We just had over six inches of snow this past week in Santa Fe; however, I am already looking forward to the days of planting and the rewards of beautiful dessert flowers and fresh vegetables from the...
