Dog trainer doesn’t let stroke stop him

NORTH SEWICKLEY TWP. - Jack Mansell never planned to be a dog trainer, but that is what he has been doing for 30 years, even after suffering a stroke two years ago.

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This post was written by Dog Training Tips and News on June 14, 2010

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Dog shows its healing ways in ‘Thera-Paws Fur-apy at its Best’

To help her regain strength and mobility in her right hand after a recent stroke, June Gawreluk tossed a tennis ball for Sara Franks, the first dog to volunteer at CarolinaEast Medical Center through the health systems new dog visitation program.

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RIP Taco Bell Chihuahua Gidget

Above: First Taco Bell Commercial with Gidget Gidget the Chihuahua that starred in numerous commercials for Taco Bell recently died at the age of 15. Apparently the popular commercial and television animal actor passed away Tuesday evening due to a stroke while watching television with her trainer, Sue Chipperton. Gidget was owned by Karen McElhatton. The Chihuahua began filming the Taco Bell spots that began to run on television in September 1997 and stared in other gigs such as Legall

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Swimmer Natalie Coughlin keeping dry (San Francisco Chronicle)

Natalie Coughlin built her fame in the water, stroke by tedious stroke. She swam between 6,000 and 7,000 yards per practice - once or twice a day, five days a week, for the year leading into the Olympics in August. Her talent and training led to six medals in...

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This post was written by Dog Training Tips and News on December 6, 2008

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