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Be informed! HB2790 is an IL bill
you should be aware of.
Please read the original bill and its 2 amendments
carefully!
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: When should
I start training my dog?
Answer: If you adopt
a new dog, you want to start obedience training right
away, no matter what the age of the dog. This is important
to avoid major problems later that will be difficult
or impossible to correct. It also helps to establish
the proper family dynamic for a lifetime of peaceful
coexistence. The only time you want to delay obedience
class is
in the case of a small puppy or a dog with recent vaccinations.
You want to make sure that a puppy has completed its
entire vaccination series prior to class to prevent
illness. I strongly recommend to wait until at least
12 weeks
old and 3 rounds of vaccines. An older dog needs to
have their vaccines on board for at least a couple
weeks. Check with your vet for a recommended range
depending on vaccine history and health of your animal.
Return to the FAQs main page.
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| Did
you know... |
Approximately
8-12 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every
year and approximately 5-9 million are euthanized (60% of dogs and
70% of cats). — Annual Shelter Statistics, ASPCA
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals (ASPCA) answers the question Why
Spay or Neuter? (PDF—15K). This low-cost surgery keeps
your animal healthier and helps fight pet overpopulation.
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Visit
our German Shepherd
Dog Shop at CafeShops.com
Sammie's Meal Time Bib now available! |
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| Try the ASPCA's "Is
your Home Poison Safe?" Interactive Quiz on the ASPCA
web site. |
Elizabeth Riddle, our rescue president, outside
of her full-time job and continuing educational pursuits, is an animal
behaviorist and an obedience instructor, with a Bachelor's degree in
Biology from the University of Illinois with a specialty in Ethology
(the study of animal behavior). She officially founded this rescue in
November of 1997 while attending the University of Illinois. Learn
more about this rescue...
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