Vicky’s Pet connection is having their annual polo fundraiser, Polo for Paws. This event helps raise funds for this non-kill shelter. If you are looking for a pet who needs a home check out Vicky’s Pet Connection in downtown Ada or maybe check out some polo action July 14 and help donate to the cause.

Big thanks to reader Chris who sent me a clip of this amazing 2 legged dog. Love how they used their own innovations, so smart and loving.

Raab by nick rebollozo

With a 100,000x the sniffing power of humans, some specially trained dogs can detect many forms of cancer including breast, ovarian, lung, colon and bladder cancers. It has long been established that dogs were able to sniff out a human about ready to have a seizure, now researchers are finding that various early stage cancers can be sniffed out as well. In Kyla Kings Grand Rapids Press article “Calling Dr. Dog,” she writes about this amazing canine ability. If you think you have a dog that has or could cultivate this talent please contact Dr. Wendy Smith of the Human Society Behavioral Specialist, Namiko Ota-Novesky at 616-453-8900 or email customerservice@hswestmi.org Even if you are not in Michigan I encourage you to contact these people; they may be able to help you locate programs in your part of the country.

I know I have some Homemade Millionaire (no new HM news) and Shark Tank etc. contestants check in from time to time. I came across this in the news last night, it looks so fun! I needed to share it with my inventor friends. Before doing this, I would protect my idea, but who couldn’t use a little pitching practice and maybe a little bump in cash. Check out this site www.5×5night.com and if you decide to come on over to Grand Rapids, Michigan give me a shout out, maybe we could throw back some wine to toast to your success☺.

Mommy Millionaire, Kim Lavine is having her HOME opener tonight; this event is an invitation only event. Kim is a dynamic business woman that is trying to get a million businesses going. She has raised big money and is looking to help you do the same, check her out
http://www.amillionnewbusinesses.com I am wishing them the best of luck on both of these ventures—Looks like Michigan is done with the depression and is moving toward a Renaissance state. Rock on!

I am not a pet expert or dog trainer, but a dog lover and I received a note from a distressed reader about her Aussie mix who is starting to be a bit too possessive of the owner and starting to show signs of aggression. The owner wants to have a baby… I had a similar situation with a dog I owned and I was pregnant. Our problem was that he liked to run away (yes, we had a fence) and was not very obedient. He hadn’t shown any signs of aggressive or possessive behavior. I took him to obedience classes where the trainer, Michael Humphreys, said, ‘whoa he’s about a 7 on the Alpha scale…’ and that comment came from a professional dog trainer. Long traumatic story short- we were shocked when the dog bit my child on the hand over a pan of brownies, and we had to find the dog a more appropriate home. Although the decision was clear since I would never take an animal over my child, we all cried when his new family came to pick him up. Part of the reason we got a dog was to teach our children about caring and here I was sending the dog away. I felt like a failure as a parent to both my children and the dog. I totally sympathize with this dog owner. Of course you may want to get the dog checked out to see if there is a medical reason for the aggression and maybe talk to your vet and a professional trainer. So, should she get her dog professionally trained or should she find another home for her beloved dog? Do you have any advice for this dog owner?