A Must: Training with Distractions

In a world of dogs, Bob the Distraction Cat rules
By Philip K. Ireland
OCEANSIDE —- Bob is cat bait for man’s-best-friends-in-training. Known as a “distraction cat,” Bob’s job is to be so irresistible, so tempting, so aloof, so convincingly catlike that dogs will want to chase him. (Be sure to view this fun video clip.)
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Unbelievable to get Cold Shoulders

Blind group gets a few cold shoulders
By Adam Crisp, Coastal Empire Local News
Magic, an 8 1/2 year old golden retriever guide dog, relaxes at the entrance to the Old Town Trolley Tours trolley as attendees to the 2nd Annual Southeast Regional Top Dog Workshop prepare for a tour of Savannah Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Richard Burkhart)
Cherie [...]

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