As one doctor explains the concept, changes due to cancer show up as volatile chemicals in the bloodstream that leave the body through the air we exhale.

In a report published in 2006, five dogs were trained to recognize lung and breast cancer from human-breath samples. Their accuracy rates were similar to the accuracy rates of CT scans, X-rays, and mammography.

Based on these promising results, scientists are now attempting a way to produce an artificial early detection test that emulates a dog’s ability to smell out cancer. They want to replicate the ability that dogs seem to come by naturally.  The latest scientific studies are focused on creating an artificial nose with finely tuned sensors. Instead of assessing breath samples, the electronic nose analyzes cells for malignancy.

There is currently testing being developed to detect brain, ovarian, and lung cancer.  These three types of cancer are some of the biggest killers as far as cancers go.  To be able to detect any of these cancers in the early stages can make an amazing difference in the survival rate. All of these cancers often go undetected until they have spread to another part of the body. There are often no obvious signs of cancer in their early stages. If science can utilize this natural canine talent it will save lives and offer a diagnostic test that is not painful or intrusive to the patient.

It doesn’t take a special breed or a dog trained from birth to have a dog that can detect a particular cancer. Most household dog can be trained to do this.  The only requirements is that they are well behaved and don’t get distracted easily.

As with any new scientific development, some people are more skeptical than others. It’s agreed by most people that expanded testing is needed but it seems like science is headed in the right direction.

What dog agility can do for you and your dog

Dog agility gives your dog a job.  Many dogs will become destructive if their minds and bodies are not worked on a regular basis.  If your dog is chewing up your furniture or tearing up his toys, chances are he has built up energy inside him, and that is how he is releasing that built up energy.  Dog agility offers your dog a way to release that pent up energy in a non-destructive way.

Dog agility keeps you and your dog in better shape.  Not only will your dog lose those few extra pounds, but you will too.  This sport takes a lot of endurance and conditioning.  By getting into the dog agility world, you will have to spend time conditioning your dog so that his endurance and physical strength will begin to build up.  In the meantime, without you probably noticing it, the same will be happening to you.  Your one mile walk will build up to two miles and so on.

Dog agility will create a bond between you and your dog that is unbreakable.  When you spend an enormous amount of time with your dog doing training and conditioning drills, he will be able to read what you want before you even say it, and vice versa.  You’ll also begin to expect what your dog is going to do before he even does it.  The new involvement in your dog’s life will make you his leader and he will follow you anywhere.

Dog agility training is a great way for you to exercise with your dog and have fun while doing it.  Competing in competitions will also lead you to meet new people and have new experiences.  Get started in the fun today and see what else dog agility has to offer you.

Profiles are accessible to you and your clients

Setting up a profile is free and anyone with opposable thumbs can do it.  It’s a great way to promote your business, let everyone know what’s going on in the shop and what great deals you have going on.

Your customers are probably already using their profiles

Who doesn’t have a social network profile these days?  My grandma even has one for heavens sake.  Instead of spending thousands of dollars advertising in your local newspaper, why not try setting up a profile?  You customers already have their profiles. Add them as friends and let the world of Internet advertise for you.

Talking to customers is easier than ever

With your new dog social network profile, you will be able to talk to your customers on personal level with just the click of the mouse.  There are millions of people on the Internet every day and most don’t know how to use a phone anymore to call places; instead they use email. 

You can build loyalty by replying to your customers promptly and your profile can allow customer feedback.  Not only does this build your businesses reputation, but it will also build your clientele.  Word of mouth or now a days “word of link” is the best way to advertise any business.

Your customers can get to know you and your business

Let your personality and your business’ personality flourish on your dog social network.  You can highlight your company’s values and show off what makes your business unique.  People like to know they are not getting scammed, so if you show that your company is different from others and trustworthy, people will come running to you.

Don’t just think about joining a dog social network to promote your business anymore, take charge and create one today.  They are free, easy to use and will connect you to dog lovers all over the world.