Dogs: Helpful Info

School-Age Children

By Heather Wildman / April 1, 2021
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The Preschool (3 to 5 years) facet focuses on the importance of safe places and planned activities to teach children the actions that dogs…

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Toddler

By Heather Wildman / April 1, 2021
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The toddler (1-3 years) segment teaches parents important differences in child/dog communication. Learning to recognize when their dog is becoming anxious is key to…

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Pre-Infant/Baby

By Heather Wildman / April 1, 2021
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In the pre-baby/infant component, targeted training helps prepare parents and their dog for the baby’s arrival long before birth. Management tools and practice sessions…

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Be a Voice for Animals (It’s Easier Than You Think)!

By admin / July 26, 2018
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Connecticut is, without a doubt, a state that cares about animals. Our Companions’ members and volunteers are living proof, and so are the multitudes…

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Report Cruelty

By admin / July 26, 2018
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What should you do if you suspect an animal is being abused? Most towns have an animal control officer. They are the first line…

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Dog Rehoming

By admin / July 18, 2018
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Our goal at Our Companions is keeping pets and people together. However, when that is not possible we offer a Rehoming Program where your…

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Things to Consider before Rehoming Your Dog for Behavioral or Medical Reasons

By admin / July 18, 2018
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By Kelly Alver Originally published in the Fall 2015 edition of Our Companions Magazine   At Our Companions, we periodically receive requests for assistance…

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General Adoption Information

By admin / July 3, 2018
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Thank you for your interest in adopting a pet! You’ve made a great decision to give a rescued pet a loving home. We invite…

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The Buddy Project

By admin / July 3, 2018
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The Buddy Project is an innovative program which teaches youth who are at risk for school failure how to train rescue dogs. The goal…

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Finding A Lost Pet

By admin / July 3, 2018
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Finding a Lost Pet – Where to Start? Lost Pet Guide PDF Finding a lost pet often seems to depend on “luck”. We are…

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