Ginny-Puppy's Dog Journal: A Worthwhile Charity to Help Study Dog Behavior

About Me:

My real name is Virginia. That's because my dog-mom's master (mistress, really) thought that all my sisters and brothers should have names of states, whatever those are. Anyway, it doesn't really matter, because she always called my Ginny, or Ginny-Puppy. I am a German shepherd and I turned 3 years old on June 1, 2009. People say that I am beautiful, but how should I know?

My goal in life is to find a really good job. My partner (who is my female master) has been teaching me lots of things. I think my male master wants me to go to some beauty pageants, but my partner wants me to develop my mind. I like that. It's probably because my partner is a veterinarian and has done lots of work with dog behavior and training. Anyway, I like it when she teaches me stuff and we work together.

I started this journal because I want to be able to keep in touch with my friends, to tell them what's going on in my life when I can't be with them. I also want to be able to pass on to others all that I'm learning every day. I feel like I was put on this earth to help other people, so that's what I am going to do. Of course, my main job is to help my partner, but she wants to help other people, too.

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Monday, April 20, 2009

A Worthwhile Charity to Help Study Dog Behavior

Marcia Polimer Abrams Fund to Benefit Canine Behavior Studies

RALEIGH, NC – The AKC Canine Health Foundation announces the establishment of the Marcia Polimer Abrams Fund for Canine Behavior Studies. The Donor Advised Fund (DAF) was created in memory of author and CHF President’s Council Member Darlene Arden’s mother, and will benefit studies focusing on unlocking the mysteries of canine behavior.
A certified animal behavior consultant, Arden’s writing focus has been on helping dog owners in identifying and eliminating unwanted behaviors in their pets. The author of “Small Dogs, Big Hearts,” “The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital Book of Wellness and Prevent ive Care for Dogs ,” and now her new behavior book, “Rover, Get Off Her Leg!” Arden has specialized in behavior issues of dogs 20 pounds and under. Portions of the proceeds from “Rover, Get Off Her Leg!” will benefit the fund and will lead to future behavior studies as identified through the Canine Health Foundation grants review process.
“Darlene has been a tremendous asset to CHF in the past and has always been on the lookout for opportunities to help us tell our story,” says Wayne Ferguson, president of the Canine Health Foundation. “We’re pleased that she’s chosen to honor her mother is such a resounding way.”
“I couldn’t think of a better way to honor my mother and our shared love of dogs than to create this fund in her memory. Behavior is at the very core of the human-animal bond. I also know that whatever studies the CHF funds will also ultimately benefit
people. It’s truly a win/win for dogs and their human companions. I also hope it will help breeders breed dogs that are mentally as well as physically sound. I think my mother would wholeheartedly approve.”
Donations can be made to the fund online by clicking here or by contacting the Canine Health Foundation toll free (888) 682-9696.
In a recent review of Arden’s new book in “The Library Journal,” Florence Scarinci writes, “Even the most inexperienced dog owner will find her advice easy to follow. Humorous anecdotes illustrating the undesirable behavior enhance the text. While there are many helpful guides available addressing the same behavioral issues and using the same training methods… Arden’s book is easy to read, entertaining, and affordable. An excellent purchase for all public libraries.” Information about ordering Darlene’s new book can be found at Dogwise.
For more information, please visit here.
Contributions to the DAF can be made at our website.
Contact: Jeff SossamonDirector of Development & CommunicationsAKC Canine Health FoundationPO Box 37941Raleigh, NC 27627-7941(919) 334-4015 (b)(919) 334-4011 (f)(888) 682-9696 (toll free)jds@akcchf.org http://www.akcchf.org/
The AKC Canine Health Foundation, founded in 1995 by the American Kennel Club, is the largest nonprofit worldwide to fund health research exclusively for canines. Our goal is to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The AKC Canine Health Foundation is the leader in non-invasive genetic health research, stem cell research, and biotherapeutics benefiting both canines and humans. Through the generous financial support of the American Kennel Club and the Nestlé Purina PetCare Co., we’re proud to announce we have allocated more than $18 million in canine health research through 74 schools and research institutions worldwide.