Dogs do a lot of work for humans, but now that they are companions and live in our homes, dogs' work has become sports for dogs and humans to enjoy together, explains Linda Hobbet in her program What to do with your Dog in Athens. Hobbet is a lifelong student of dogs, studying their behavior, biology, and how to train them. She's very active in the Oconee River Kennel Club.
Obedience, tracking, herding, and agility were among the topics she addressed in her talk on dog sports. Using video to illustrate seven sports, she urged dog owners to "get out there and have fun with your dog." Read a list of resources about sports and training for your dog.
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"Remember that your suitcase is not your closet," quipped Frances Arnold, as she explained that with each trip she packed less and less, and got along just fine. There and Back Again presents many ideas to make a trip more enjoyable with less stress.
The audience was impressed with how Frances incorporated technology in her travel. Some of us leave technology behind because we just don't understand how to bring it along without incurring huge charges.
Frances and her husband have two travel blogs you'll want to see also. www.travelblog.org/bloggers/travelprof and www.francesquilts.blogspot.com
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Access-Able Travel http://www.access-able.com/
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CDC Travelers' Health http://cdc.gov/travel/
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CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
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