| A Quarterly Newsletter for Trainers and Handlers of Assistance and Therapy Dogs |
Our Mission:
An educational newsletter devoted to promoting a positive relationship between humans and dogs.
Material includes current information from professionals in the fields of training, behavior modification,
veterinary care, healthcare, access issues and other related topics in the area of assistance and therapy
dogs. Articles benefit not only those partnered with these special dogs, but also medical professionals,
rehabilitation specialists, pet owners, dog trainers, businesses, and other interested groups and
individuals.
An educational newsletter devoted to promoting a positive relationship between humans and dogs.
Material includes current information from professionals in the fields of training, behavior modification,
veterinary care, healthcare, access issues and other related topics in the area of assistance and therapy
dogs. Articles benefit not only those partnered with these special dogs, but also medical professionals,
rehabilitation specialists, pet owners, dog trainers, businesses, and other interested groups and
individuals.
IMPORTANT NEWS: Beginning with the Winter 2007 issue the newsletter will be published online in PDF format*. Subscription
rates will be reflecting this change. All new and renewing subscribers must provide a valid email address.
*Alternative text-only format via email will be available for subscribers who use adaptive technology such as screen readers that cannot access PDf.
rates will be reflecting this change. All new and renewing subscribers must provide a valid email address.
*Alternative text-only format via email will be available for subscribers who use adaptive technology such as screen readers that cannot access PDf.
| Read the latest from leaders in the fields of assistance and therapy dog training, human health care, behavior modification, and veterinary medicine. |
| Contributing Authors Have Included: |
Virginia Broitman: Dog trainer and co-creator of the acclaimed “Take a Bow Wow” videos on training foundation
behaviors.
Debi Davis: Owner and trainer of Peek, the Delta Society Service Dog of the Year on Therapy Dogs.
Samantha Burton Fogg: Clicker trainer and author on giant breed Service Dogs.
Jeanne Hampl RN: Author, pet and assistance dog trainer and founder of the Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound
on assistance dogs.
Patricia Hannah Kallen Ph.D: Child and Developmental Psychologist on incorporating therapy dogs in a
clinical setting.
Summer McDonald OTR/L: Occupational Therapist on safety issues for Service Dog handlers.
Myrna Milani BS, DVM: Acclaimed veterinarian, speaker, and author of numerous books and articles on animal
behavior, contributed articles on caring for dogs and the human-animal bond.
Lt. Joel Walton CPDT: Author of Positive Puppy Training Works and Labrador Retrievers for Dummies on canine
aggression issues.
Debbie Winkler CPDT CDBC: Assistance dog trainer and director of Dog Ears and Paws Inc., on assistance dog
training.
behaviors.
Debi Davis: Owner and trainer of Peek, the Delta Society Service Dog of the Year on Therapy Dogs.
Samantha Burton Fogg: Clicker trainer and author on giant breed Service Dogs.
Jeanne Hampl RN: Author, pet and assistance dog trainer and founder of the Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound
on assistance dogs.
Patricia Hannah Kallen Ph.D: Child and Developmental Psychologist on incorporating therapy dogs in a
clinical setting.
Summer McDonald OTR/L: Occupational Therapist on safety issues for Service Dog handlers.
Myrna Milani BS, DVM: Acclaimed veterinarian, speaker, and author of numerous books and articles on animal
behavior, contributed articles on caring for dogs and the human-animal bond.
Lt. Joel Walton CPDT: Author of Positive Puppy Training Works and Labrador Retrievers for Dummies on canine
aggression issues.
Debbie Winkler CPDT CDBC: Assistance dog trainer and director of Dog Ears and Paws Inc., on assistance dog
training.
All Proceeds Go To:
Paws-Up, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that advocates the use of positive reinforcement, non-aversive training
methods and promoting a positive relationship between humans and dogs for the assistance and therapy dog community.
Proceeds from the newsletter will further Paws-Up’s goals of educating and supporting professionals involved with assistance
and therapy dogs; quality training assistance and therapy dogs and promoting public awareness of these dogs and their functional
benefits. Paws Up Inc.’s programs, while based in Kansas, serve people and professionals involved with assistance and therapy
dogs internationally.
Paws-Up, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that advocates the use of positive reinforcement, non-aversive training
methods and promoting a positive relationship between humans and dogs for the assistance and therapy dog community.
Proceeds from the newsletter will further Paws-Up’s goals of educating and supporting professionals involved with assistance
and therapy dogs; quality training assistance and therapy dogs and promoting public awareness of these dogs and their functional
benefits. Paws Up Inc.’s programs, while based in Kansas, serve people and professionals involved with assistance and therapy
dogs internationally.
| You can support Paws-Up, Inc. when you shop for your clicker gear at the below store. |
| © 2005 - 2006 Paws-Up, Inc. - all rights reserved Call us at (316) 789-9196 P.O Box 1008 - Derby, Kansas 67037 |
| SPONSORED BY Paws-Up, Inc. P.O. Box 1008 Derby, Kansas 67037 Ph: (316) 789-9196 E-mail: pawsup@cox.net URL: www.paws-up.net __________________________ "TAKE A PEEK" Front Covers with Sample Articles ISSUE No: 1 - Summer 2004 ISSUE No: 2 - Fall 2004 ISSUE No: 3 - Winter 2005 ISSUE No: 4 - Spring 2005 ISSUE No: 5 – Summer 2005 ISSUE No. 6 - Fall 2005 ISSUE No. 7 - Winter 2006 _______________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ______________________ STAFF MEMBERS Robin Pool - Executive Director pawsup@cox.net Veronica Sanchez - Managing Editor merlecollie@hotmail.com Irene Lea - Assistant Editor Brenda Potter - Contributing Editor _______________________ Articles published in this newsletter may not be reprinted without written permission from the Managing Editor. Copyright 2005-2006 by Paws-Up, Inc. All rights reserved. |
| "2005 DWAA Contest Winner!" “A Pawsitive Canine Experience” newsletter won the 2005 Dog Writers Association of America Writing Competition (DWAA)! We, the all-volunteer staff of Paws-Up, Inc., are deeply honored by this win. To learn more about the contest go online to: www.dwaa.org/competition.html |
| Proud 2005 Dog Writers Association of America Writing Winner! |