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<title>Dogs take the bite out of work stress</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 18, 2012) Pet lovers will tell you that having a dog can provide a number of stress-busting benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and providing social support.  A new study finds that allowing employees to bring their dogs to work appears to reduce stress and boost job satisfaction levels.  Virginia Commonwealth University researchers compared stress levels and job satisfaction among employees at a retail business in North Carolina who brought their dogs to work, those who didn&apos;t bring their dogs to work, and employees without pets.  The study, in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management, found that dogs in the workplace seemed to help reduce job-related stress for their owners and even other employees.Todd Moe stopped by the St. Lawrence County Health Initiative, an organization in Potsdam that promotes healthy living and nutrition, where most work days are dog days and it’s making a positive difference in the workplace. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19843/20120518/dogs-take-the-bite-out-of-work-stress">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Heard Up North: A day for dogs during finals</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 16, 2011) This has been one of the busiest and most stressful weeks of the year for students at area colleges.  It&apos;s finals week, right before the holidays. Faculty and staff at St. Lawrence University took some time recently to share their dogs&apos; love with students to help ease the stress.  Golden labs, beagles and mixed-breed mutts were among the canine therapists on campus last Friday. They performed simple tricks, chased toys and enjoyed occasional treats with the students.  Our intern, Roger Miller, is a senior at St. Lawrence. He mingled with the pack of dogs and students in Gunnison Chapel during a study break for today&apos;s &quot;Heard Up North.&quot; [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18956/20111216/heard-up-north-a-day-for-dogs-during-finals">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Leashes and hiking boots:  A new book looks at dogs on Adirondack trails</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Oct 1, 2009) For a lot of people in the North Country, a hike in the woods wouldn’t be the same without a dog. A new guidebook published this summer offers a great list of trails in the Adirondacks that are dog-friendly, along with good advice for taking your pet into the woods.  Brian Mann hit the trail this week with the book’s editor, Libby Treadwell, and sends this audio postcard. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/14450/20091001/leashes-and-hiking-boots-a-new-book-looks-at-dogs-on-adirondack-trails">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Heard Up North: Marilyn Ryan, dog fan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jul 20, 2009) You don&apos;t have to go to Madison Square Garden to enjoy the beauty and drama of different breeds going paw to paw for prize ribbons.  Each summer, various regional dog shows practically come to you.  Marilyn Ryan of Ottawa dropped by a three-day event in near-by Kars, Ontario this past weekend.  She&apos;s today&apos;s Heard Up North. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/13998/20090720/heard-up-north-marilyn-ryan-dog-fan">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Lending a dog?s ear at story time</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 30, 2008) Trained dogs can detect bombs and help the physically challenged.   Now, some educators say they&apos;re helping youngsters learn to read. Teachers and librarians say even though reading is difficult for some children, reading out loud, especially to dogs, helps build confidence.  A group of therapy dogs in the North Country has been visiting local libraries as part of the “Read to a Dog” program.  The volunteer canine corps brings dogs to the Canton Free Library a couple of times a month so children can practice reading out loud in a non-threatening environment.  Todd Moe has more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/12690/20081230/lending-a-dog-s-ear-at-story-time">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Pet shelters feel the economic pinch</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 30, 2008) This year&apos;s economic downtown has had an impact on animal shelters in the region.  They&apos;ve seen a surge in numbers as stressed owners give up pets they can no longer afford to keep.  The Potsdam Humane Society is planning to expand its current facility that was built back in the &apos;50s. They&apos;re in the midst of a capital campaign and recently turned to the internet for a boost.  Todd Moe talks with Linda Caamano, a Potsdam Humane Society board member. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/12695/20081230/pet-shelters-feel-the-economic-pinch">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>It&apos;s dog vs. sheep, with mixed results</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Sep 25, 2008) Almost any weekend this season, you&apos;ll find a gathering of sheep, dogs, and people on some northeastern field.  They’re here to take a little break, have some fun, and test out their border collies&apos; skills. Kinna Ohman stopped by a sheepdog competition at the Quechee Scottish Festival in Vermont. She sent this audio postcard. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/12143/20080925/it-apos-s-dog-vs-sheep-with-mixed-results">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A dog&apos;s job: studying moose in the Adirondacks</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 27, 2008) Wildlife biologists say that New York state is home to more than 500 moose.  Their population has surged in recent years.   Researchers would like to know a lot more about the animals:  what they&apos;re eating, where they&apos;re going, and why their numbers are growing so rapidly.  A new project organized by the Wildlife Conservation Society aims to gather some of that data using trained tracking dogs.  Brian Mann spent a day with a research team in the northern Adirondacks and has our story. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/11472/20080527/a-dog-apos-s-job-studying-moose-in-the-adirondacks">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Holistic medicine for pets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 19, 2008) Veterinarians who use a holistic approach to healing make up only about one percent of all veterinarians in the country.  But their numbers are growing.  And so is their popularity among pet owners.  The mainstream veterinary community wants to see more science behind the methods used by holistic veterinarians.  Kinna Ohman reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/10863/20080219/holistic-medicine-for-pets">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Animal shelters weigh euthanasia, flood of cats and dogs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jul 20, 2007) On Thursday, Brian Mann looked at the plight of tens of thousands of dogs, mostly pit bulls, exploited and killed every year by illegal dog fighting rings. Animal control experts say dog fighting is only one small front in a national pet crisis. Put simply, there are too many dogs and cats in America. Every single day, more than 11,000 unwanted pets are euthanized. Hundreds of thousands more live in horrific conditions. Today, in part two of a special project reported for National Public Radio, Brian Mann reports on the effort to reduce ease the pet overpopulation crisis. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/9663/20070720/animal-shelters-weigh-euthanasia-flood-of-cats-and-dogs">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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