TN Safety Spotters "Animal Friends Teaching Children"

02/19/2026

Astro, Ember, Piper and me just wanted to check in. We miss our friends in Tn but we are enjoying our laid back life with all the beauty and benefits of Mother Nature here in the PNW.

12/02/2025

Since we’re no longer an active nonprofit, Tn Safety Spotters will not be participating in Giving Tuesday.

We’re living in Idaho and enjoying retirement.
We hope there are plenty of memories so you never forget us!
See Lottie Dot’s and Izzy’s turnouts and memorabilia at the Fire Museum of Memphis and visit their graves in the Honor Garden at Dixie Memorial Pet Gardens
Love you all!
🫶 ~Patricia ~Piper ~ Astro ~ Ember

03/01/2025

After 14 years, Tn Safety Spotters is no longer an active nonprofit
Now that we’ve moved from Tn to Idaho, our deaf dog training center has a new name LC (Lewis Clark) Valley Deaf Dog School
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Website below:
https://lcvalleydogs.org/

“Based on current scientific evidence, AVSAB recommends that only reward-based training methods are used for all dog training, including the treatment of behavior problems. Aversive training methods have a damaging effect on both animal welfare and the human-animal bond.” – American Veterinary...

09/05/2024

Be careful when asking for help from an animal behaviorist. Most dog trainers are certified to apply behavioral modification in their instructions.
Like with dog trainers it’s unregulated and anyone can call themselves a behaviorist. As a behavioral consultant my training was included in my certication to become a professional dog trainer and certified to apply b mod.
Most good consultants have several Certified Behavioralists including Veterinary Behavioralists to refer when they need to. They will help identify the cause of your dog’s problem behavior and then create a customized treatment plan.

The only people officially titled “animal behaviorists” are those certified by the Animal Behavior Society (ABS). The ABS offers two levels of certification. Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists have a Master’s Degree in a biological or behavioral science and at least two years of professional experience in the field. Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists have a doctorate in biological or behavioral science with five years of professional experience in the field. Certification helps ensure that the person you’re hiring has the key skills and knowledge and has to recertify every 3 years.

It’s important to look for professionals with the proper education and experience and ask when selecting one who they are certified with.

https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/find-a-ppg-professional/

06/24/2024

This is our last post. We are in the process of dissolving Tn Safety Spotters after 10 years of sharing our smiles and joy in the community.
We love you and thank you for your love and support all these years.
Never ever forget that dogs that are deaf can hear, just not with their years.

From nursing homes to airports, therapy dog skills shine as they share smiles and joy with those in need. Our talented canine companions may like to show off their abilities but they require practice to develop a strong foundation of skills to fulfill their role as healers. But these abilities aren’t just used for therapy dog visits! Practicing therapy dog skills in everyday situations can help enhance your dog’s training and strengthen the bond you share with them.

Check out our recent blog post to read about some everyday situations where you and your pup can practice therapy dog skills:
https://www.therapydogs.com/therapy-dog-skills-and-training/

06/06/2024

06/05/2024

They do!

05/27/2024

Remembering those who sacrificed their all!

05/23/2024

Good therapy dog teams understand that people need loving the most when they deserve it the least.

Never stop being that person. ✨

(via Tiny Buddha)

05/22/2024

205th birthday today 🎂🎂 Memphis was founded on May 22, 1819 by a group of investors, John Overton, James Wi******er, and Andrew Jackson, and was incorporated as a city in 1826.