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10 Romantic Movies Inspired by Majors Offered at Hocking College

by Tracey A. Maine

During February many people get in the mood to watch romantic movies in anticipation of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14.  

Basic Training Methods To Try For National Dog Training Month

by Hocking College Contributing Writer

For many people, January is a time where you determine a new year's resolution. Often times these will be to get in better shape or to cut out coffee, but a great resolution to consider for 2020 is training your four-legged friend. Afterall, January is National Train Your Dog Month.

Program Manager Wins Championship Title at National Thoroughbred Show

by Tim Brunicardi

Hocking College's Equine Program Manager, Bethany Siehr, recently competed and placed in the third annual Thoroughbred Incentive Program National Championship.

Overall, some 500 thoroughbreds competed in a total of 26 divisions comprising English Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Dressage, Western Dressage, Hunters, and Jumpers.

What is Animal Assisted Therapy?

by Hocking College Contributing Writer

Animal Assisted Therapy is one of many new programs offered here at Hocking College. This program offers students two paths you can choose an equine track which will focus on training and therapy of horses or canine which focuses on man's best friend.

Calling All Pet Lovers — Pet Holidays Taking Place This Month

by Tim Brunicardi

There are several pet holidays throughout the month of June that will offer any cat and/or dog lover the opportunity to show their fur baby how much they mean to them. These pet-oriented holidays include:

Hocking College Welcomes Bethany Siehr As New Equine Science Program Manager

by Tim Brunicardi

Hocking College’s newest Equine Science Program Manager, Bethany Siehr, admiration for horses began in grade school when a fellow student she befriended invited her to go riding.

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Hosts First-Ever K-9 Unit Demo at Hocking College

by Tim Brunicardi

On Tuesday, April 9 students from Hocking College’s Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice and Animal Assisted Therapy Programs were invited to attend a K-9 unit demonstration courtesy of the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office.

5 Puppy Training Tips for National Train Your Dog Month

by Tim Brunicardi

Training a puppy requires a great deal of patience and consistency. 

Because January is National Train Your Dog Month, we thought this would be a perfect opportunity to share some of the puppy training tips that students in the Animal Assisted Therapy program are learning every day in their classes.

But first, what's the big deal? Why even bother training your puppy?

Holiday Foods & Plants That Are Toxic to Your Pets

by Tim Brunicardi

One of the benefits of being a pet owner is including your fur babies in your holiday festivities. However, there is one aspect of the holidays that your pets should not be involved in, holiday meals.

Unique Gifts to Get For A Natural Resources Student Under $30

by Tim Brunicardi

Not sure what to get the student in your life who is studying one of our programs? Don't worry -- we've got you covered.

In this blog we will review gift ideas for those in the Natural Resources department.

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