Dog Depression – A Story About Dekker

Many dogs came and went throughout our career as Dog Trainers for Law Enforcement. There are a few that stand out for different reasons. Dekker is one of them. Background This is a story about Dekker, a Belgian Malinois we trained as a K-9 Police Officer. This story is also the reason we quit training dogs for Law Enforcement after 15 years. During a trip to Europe to purchase dogs, we traveled to France to attend a Ring Sport Competition. Read More

Cancer and Depression: What Causes It and What You Can Do About It

A cancer diagnosis can have a tremendous impact on patients, their families, and caregivers. Anxiety, fear, and depression are very common emotional responses to such a life-altering event and various things may cause these feelings. Causes of Depression after a Cancer Diagnosis There is no “business as usual” after finding out you or a family member has cancer. A number of things change and these changes tend to cause feelings of depression. The changes to the physical body are often Read More