THINKING OUT LOUD WITH SHELDON MacLEOD: Rescue dogs and mental health

Freya, certified dog trainer Tristan Flynn's friend, is a good dog. But rescue situations involving aggressive dogs raise larger, communal mental health questions. - Contributed

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Good intentions don't always bring good outcomes. The story of a rescue dog with a history of aggression brings up the need for better assessments for mental health in Nova Scotia. Certified dog trainer Tristan Flynn weighs in with his thoughts.

Sheldon MacLeod has been a broadcast professional for close to 30 years. Eyewitness to the transition from 45s and magnetic tape to CDs, MP3s, computers, websites, blogs and the worldwide web. And through all of the technology one thing remains constant: the satisfaction of sharing compelling stories with other humans. The responsibility of knowing better, is doing better. Sheldon is based in Halifax, N.S. Reach out to Sheldon at [email protected].

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