Amy, Ron, and Jill-Marie O'Brien (the director of training and behavior at the
SPCALA) started teaching classes in Long Beach, California, trying out the concept of teaching nose work to companion dogs.
"When speaking about safety, basically if you treat the pet like a member of the family and baby-proof your home, you're ahead of the game," says Madeline Bernstein, President of
SPCALA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles).
SPCALA 5026 West Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016; 730-5300 www.spcala.com Fund-raiser: Pet Telethon Admin/action ratio: 75%