Comments on: A Dog Who Changed A Person Who Influenced The World http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375 Essential news for cats, dogs and pet owners. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:20:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Holly http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-101817 Holly Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:34:44 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-101817 As a Veterinary Technologist, I had the pleasure of attending a Veterinary Behavior Seminar a few years back that Karen conducted. It was a wonderful seminar because Karen was expressing the lessons she learned about dog training. Lessons she had learned from Flash. I felt very connected and proud because I too had come full circle because I had trained my dog's with the very methods that Flash had been trained. Methods that for many dog's end up as death sentences because they do nothing more than trigger the survival instinct in them which in turn causes them to fight for their lives. Even though he is gone now, I know my Jackson will forever be my reminder that patience and repetition train dogs, not painful collars and violent threatening methods. My heart goes out to Karen. Flash's memory will live on. We will not forget that his traumatic start in life was all for not. He was a teacher. Thankfully he found someone to listen to him. As a Veterinary Technologist, I had the pleasure of attending a Veterinary Behavior Seminar a few years back that Karen conducted. It was a wonderful seminar because Karen was expressing the lessons she learned about dog training. Lessons she had learned from Flash. I felt very connected and proud because I too had come full circle because I had trained my dog’s with the very methods that Flash had been trained. Methods that for many dog’s end up as death sentences because they do nothing more than trigger the survival instinct in them which in turn causes them to fight for their lives. Even though he is gone now, I know my Jackson will forever be my reminder that patience and repetition train dogs, not painful collars and violent threatening methods.

My heart goes out to Karen. Flash’s memory will live on. We will not forget that his traumatic start in life was all for not. He was a teacher. Thankfully he found someone to listen to him.

]]> By: Joan http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-101120 Joan Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:53:45 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-101120 Karen, What a special Angel you have been fortunate to have shared your life and lessons with. I have always believed that every person who opens their hearts to a dog or cat will find that special one meant on;y for them. Flash was that one for you, and I have my special companion with me who has taught me patience and joy for all the small things I used to take for granted. She has also taught me how to optomistic. You have been blessed.. Joan Karen, What a special Angel you have been fortunate to have shared your life and lessons with. I have always believed that every person who opens their hearts to a dog or cat will find that special one meant on;y for them.
Flash was that one for you, and I have my special companion with me who has taught me patience and joy for all the small things I used to take for granted. She has also taught me how to optomistic. You have been blessed..
Joan

]]> By: Stefani http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-101081 Stefani Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:55:17 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-101081 The letter was very touching. All dogs are special . . . and frankly I really love Aussies and think Aussies are super special. Certainly, they have a way of showing their intelligence that humans understand. I have had Aussie owners tell me that their dogs were as smart as people, and had the vocabularies of 7-8 year olds (in terms of understanding). What a special tribute. Stefani The letter was very touching.

All dogs are special . . . and frankly I really love Aussies and think Aussies are super special. Certainly, they have a way of showing their intelligence that humans understand. I have had Aussie owners tell me that their dogs were as smart as people, and had the vocabularies of 7-8 year olds (in terms of understanding).

What a special tribute.

Stefani

]]> By: Carolyn & Maggie http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-101075 Carolyn & Maggie Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:34:51 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-101075 Same here, Cate. Same here, Cate.

]]> By: Cate http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-100958 Cate Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:41:42 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-100958 As an owner of an abandoned dog who came to me with behavior problems, I know the joy of seeing a dog who has learned to trust his human companions blossom. I am looking forward to reading Karen Overall's book about all she learned from Flash. As an owner of an abandoned dog who came to me with behavior problems, I know the joy of seeing a dog who has learned to trust his human companions blossom.

I am looking forward to reading Karen Overall’s book about all she learned from Flash.

]]> By: Robert Davis http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-100933 Robert Davis Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:55:51 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-100933 My thoughts and prayers go out to you Dr. Overall. Robert My thoughts and prayers go out to you Dr. Overall.

Robert

]]> By: Lynn http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-100881 Lynn Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:25:13 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/a-dog-who-changed-a-person-who-influenced-the-world-4375#comment-100881 Reading Dr. Overall's letter was so touching. I hope that wonderful memories of Flash will comfort her. Reading Dr. Overall’s letter was so touching. I hope that wonderful memories of Flash will comfort her.

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