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Meet Rampart — GMR Therapy Dog in Training

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Rampart is only a puppy, but he already knows he has a very important job in his future. He is one of the newest members of the Global Medical Response (GMR) Therapy Dog Team. The dogs and their handlers are trained to help emergency personnel who experience trauma while in the field or on 911 calls.

A group that started with just two pups has since grown to more than 20 and gone from a program at American Medical Response (AMR) to its parent company GMR, allowing it to reach out to more paramedics and EMTs.

Photo: Courtesy Michael Romo

An important job

Rampart’s handler, Michael Romo, operations manager for the San Bernardino AMR, has had family dogs but had never even gone to a dog-training class before. It wasn’t until he was deployed to Florida to help after Hurricane Michael in 2018 that he saw the importance of having a therapy dog available to the crews. After a week helping in an area completely devastated, the 200-plus paramedics and EMTs were showing signs of understandable fatigue. Morale, which was never high due to the work being done, was dipping even lower. “The dogs showed up at camp one day, and people lit up,” Michael remembers. When he got back to his office in Victorville, California, he looked into what it would take for his county to have access to its own therapy dog.

All employees in the Victorville office were polled to verify that they were OK with a dog in the facility and would be comfortable looking after him if Michael wasn’t available. Everyone was excited. Many had been following the GMR Therapy Dog Team on its Facebook page and knew about the program. Michael admits, “To be able to say that we were going to have that here in our operation was pretty exciting.”

Once the office and Michael’s home passed inspection, they needed to identify a breeder and trainer. GMR requires that the dogs in their program be hypoallergenic and be low shedding so that they can be in the office, on location, in public and loved up by personnel without leaving behind a trail of discarded fur. A Goldendoodle breeder had a dog who herself was a therapy dog. It seemed like the perfect fit. GMR purchased three dogs from her litter. These three boys would be trained to be working pups in California — one in San Diego County, one in Ventura County and a fluffy, light-brown love bug named Rampart would find his way to Michael. Training started almost right away. Rampart passed his puppy obedience class. His next test is coming soon and will prove his knowledge of the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training. Two more months of training after that, and have access to its own therapy dog.

All employees in the Victorville office were polled to verify that they were OK with a dog in the facility and would be comfortable looking after him if Michael wasn’t available. Everyone was excited. Many had been following the GMR Therapy Dog Team on its Facebook page and knew about the program. Michael admits, “To be able to say that we were going to have that here in our operation was pretty exciting.”

Once the office and Michael’s home passed inspection, they needed to identify a breeder and trainer. GMR requires that the dogs in their program be hypoallergenic and be low shedding so that they can be in the office, on location, in public and loved up by personnel without leaving behind a trail of discarded fur. A Goldendoodle breeder had a dog who herself was a therapy dog. It seemed like the perfect fit. GMR purchased three dogs from her litter. These three boys would be trained to be working pups in California — one in San Diego County, Rampart will be tested for his Canine Good Citizen award. At that point, Rampart will start his training to get his final certification — that of a therapy dog.

Rampart isn’t the only one in class. Michael, his co-worker and secondary handler, and wife all attend classes with Rampart. “They don’t train the dog, they train the human,” Michael explains. Michael and Rampart’s secondary handler also must go through Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing (CISD). He explains it as peer-counseling class for paramedics and EMTs, and it is mandatory for all GMR therapy dog handlers. The CISD offers a number of layers of help to the emergency personnel. One of those layers is a therapy dog. There are also professional counselors available over the phone or in person, but some people may want to talk to someone who can relate to them peer to peer, and that is what the handlers need to learn to do.

Making people happy

GMR now has dogs and trained handlers in locations all over the United States. The dog and handler are flown to wherever they are needed. During the recent El Paso shooting, for example, a duo was sent to help. Soon that will be Rampart and Michael. Until then, every day Rampart puts on his vest and collar, which is a signal to him that it is time to work, gets his seatbelt put on and heads to the office with his dad.

Field responders come through the office, or Michael and Rampart will take a trip to a station.

“As I am pulling in, you hear the crews yelling ‘Rampart!’ They get so excited to see him.” Even without all his certifications and awards, Rampart is already performing an important part of his worker dog duties — making people happy. “When you walk in, people light up when they see a dog coming into the workplace.”

There is no doubt that Rampart realizes he is special and has an important job. He can be seen prancing through the hall like the rock star he is.

Michael is looking forward to getting to work with his new partner. He likes the fact that they are helping people. In what can be a stressful and sometimes thankless job, he thinks it makes a big difference for them to make people smile and make their day a little better.

“We are helping the people that are helping others in the community and that is a big positive for me.”

Photo: Courtesy Michael Romo

A Q&A With Michael Romo

Q: What is Rampart’s diet? A: Nature’s Logic and occasionally some vegetables (carrots, broccoli, green beans).

Q: What type of gear does Rampart use? A: Dog Gear travel bag, Amazon Basic Crate, Mighty Paw Safety Belt and Bolux Vest.

Q: Do you groom Rampart yourself or do you take him to someone to be groomed? A: Rampart is groomed about every four weeks at PetSmart, by a groomer who has Goldendoodles herself.

Q: Does Rampart have any nicknames? A: Not really, although we sometimes call him Buddy.

Q: If Rampart had a super power, what would it be and why? A: Making people laugh and smile, his natural puppy clumsiness and his love of being petted. He will come to people and plop his head on their lap, and once you start petting he will awkwardly flop onto his back to have his belly rubbed.

Q: What is the weirdest or funniest thing Rampart does? A: Pretty much every good nap during the day he will dream and “talk” in his sleep. He barks and makes noises as his paws flinch, and his mouth looks like he is nibbling or just licking the air. We say he is chasing balls in his sleep.

Learn more about the GMR Therapy Dog Team on Facebook.

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Is It Advisable To Deworm A Dog Before Vaccinating It?

Being a pet parent of a dog is one of the biggest blessings that comes with responsibility. Bringing home these fur babies is no less than bringing home a human baby. A dog’s health is important when considered in the long term. The little pup when vaccinated timely and carefully results in a healthy playful life of the pup.

These vaccinations if not given on time may be fatal to these little pets.

A dog parent is supposed to know several facts associated with a dog’s grooming and health. The parts like when to perform the vaccination?what about deworming? Is it advisable to deworm a dog before vaccinating it? All these questions are related to your dog that you must know.

Why Deworming?

Deworming and vaccination schedule for the puppies is usually designed by the veterinary doctor.  The worm vaccination for dogs is essential considering the parasites that may grow in the little bellies of these cute paws. Deworming is a process where injections are administered to these pups to kill the existing parasites that exist in the gut of the dog.

A deworm vaccine can target several types of parasitic worms like

Roundworm, Tape Worm, Hook Worm, Whip Worm, Heartworm

Your pet can be given oral medication for the deworming session. These sessions are scheduled by the doctor depending on the level of infection he feels that your dog might be holding inside of that little body.

Is It Advisable To Deworm A  Dog Before Vaccinating

We all know that worm infestation leads to an infection in the body of your pet and it takes a lot of energy to fight it anyway. If your dog already has the infection it's never a good idea to go for vaccination equate vaccination is basically introducing the dog’s body to the virus to produce the antibodies that can fight these antigens. These vaccinations often give you a difficult time with your dogs for the next few days. The days post vaccination are often accompanied by fever and uneasy feelings in the dog. The dog when vaccinated and is not dewormed prior to the vaccination may get very sick and you may have to take it to the doctor for the same. Hence deworming is essential for your dog before vaccination.

Conclusion

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If you're a pet owner in El Paso, it's essential to keep your furry friend looking and feeling their best. The easiest way to do that is by getting them regular grooming sessions. Pet grooming in El Paso is readily available and accessible, making it easy for you to keep up with your pet's hygiene needs.

Whether you have a dog or cat, short hair or long hair, there is a pet grooming that can help. So if you're looking for quality pet grooming services in El Paso, look no further than our El Paso vet clinic available in the area.

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What Does Dog Grooming Include? A Full List of Procedures

Even while you may choose to give your dog a wash at home very often, booing a grooming session can save you time and make your dog looking tidy and well-groomed. Some dogs, like Poodles or Shih Tzus, need recurrent and repetitive professional grooming because of the type of coat they have. Other breeds don't require haircuts but will benefit from a detailed cleaning and brushing to get away of additional undercoat and bring down shedding in your house. Working with a professional pet groomer might teach your dog to like spa days if you have one who doesn't take well to being washed at home.

Full groom bookings often fill up several months in advance, which may surprise you! This is particularly true around the holiday season when every person wants their dog to look clean and glittering for family functions. Plan grooming appointments, including haircuts, at least a month to six weeks in advance. Booking appointments for only a bath and a blow dry within the next two to four weeks is usually simpler. You may need to book more in advance if your dog's groomer or bather is well-liked.

What does full service dog grooming include?

The required services and the breed of your dog will help you find out what is included in the grooming session. Some groomers offer extra perks as optional add-ons that you can choose to opt for, while others offer a few services as part of their standard grooming charges.

Bathing

Most grooms often start with a thorough bathing to wipe the coat and prepare for cutting. To have an even haircut, a coat has to be fully clean and dry. In order to eliminate extra length or matting, a groomer may occasionally do a "rough cut" using clippers prior to giving a dog a wash. Both your dog and the groomer will have an easier and more successful wash as a result. To guarantee that the blades are clean and cut uniformly, a groomer uses different clippers for harsh cuts than they do for clipping after a dog has been washed.

Drying

A groomer will fully blow-dry your dog's coat before clippers or scissors are used to trim it. The most preferred way to accomplish this is by hand using a special grooming blow dryer, but this might take a few hours to finish. When washing double-coated breeds, a grooming expert repeatedly blasts out the coat first to get rid of any dead undercoat that would otherwise get lapsed in the drain. In other establishments, standing blow dryers are placed all around the dog to hasten drying while the groomer uses their hands to dry another part of the body.

Brushing

Before trimming your dog's hairs, it has to be as square and untied as possible. If not, the cut can be jagged or the clippers might twist with entwined fur. In order to get your dog's coat as straight as feasible when blow-drying and to eradicate any extra fur, your groomer will brush it out.

Hair Trimming

A groomer will frequently use clippers to trim your dog's hair to a certain length if the coat needs trimming. If necessary for a dog's coat, clippers are often used for full-body haircuts or for trimming shorter hair in places like the sanitary region or paw pads. For dogs who require more of a touch-up or cutting in only a few places, a groomer may utilize grooming scissors. Additionally, scissors are used by groomers to shape a dog's head, ears, legs, skirt, and tail.

Nail Cutting

Nail clipping is frequently offered as a stand-alone service or included in grooming packages. Make sure to specify at drop-off whether you would want your dog's nails to be clipped straight across with conventional clippers or ground down with grinding.

The Conclusion

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In addition to medical care, our El Paso vet clinic also offers top-notch dog grooming services in El Paso. From baths and haircuts to nail trimming and ear cleaning, their professional groomers will pamper your pup with all the TLC they deserve. With years of experience in pet grooming, you can trust that your furry friend is in good hands at this pet care center. So why wait? Schedule an appointment today and give your pets the quality care they deserve!

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If you have confusion in your mind about how often does the cat need to see the vet? Check out the information shared by the experts of the Eastwood animal clinic. It is the best El Paso Animal Hospital. We provide all kinds of animal services such as pet vaccinations, pet boarding, and professional Dog grooming in the El Paso area. Call us now!

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Dogs are not just dogs for the owners they are more like their family members. So when they get sick or they are unwell, the first thing that comes to their owner’s mind is a good veterinarian.

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Are you busy and don’t have time to bath your dog? If you need assistance to get your dog looking their best there is no better way, than to hire a professional dog groomer at Eastwood Animal Clinic.

Eastwood Animal Clinic is a Veterinarian in El Paso TX & provides professional dog grooming services in El Paso. Whether your pet is staying in our dog boarding, or you are here for a checkup, we will be happy to take care of all your pet's grooming needs. Our groomers will make sure to give your pet the special attention it needs and to make sure your pet is looking and feeling clean.

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Things You Can Do to Keep Your Pet Healthy

With so much emphasis on the health of the human body, the health of our pets often takes a backseat. There are many things that you can do to keep them healthy and happy. This blog will look at 5 things as suggested by the expert of dog grooming services in El Paso that you can do to keep your pet healthy and happy.

Maintain Their Weight

Many people think that it is important to keep their pets at a healthy weight. It is important to do this to help keep their pet healthy. As per our expert of dog grooming services in El Paso, if you don’t keep them at a healthy weight, they can develop all sorts of health problems.

Obesity is a huge problem in animals as it is in humans. You should keep your pet at a healthy weight. The best way to do this is to provide them with a diet of high quality food.

You should also make sure that they get plenty of exercise. You should try to walk them a few times a day. You can also provide them with other types of exercise that they can do indoors, such as playing with a ball.

Make Them Exercise

The more you exercise, the better your health is – this is true for both humans and pets. Unfortunately, many pet owners don’t realize that their pets need exercise. Some people think of it as a hassle; others just don’t have the time. But pets need a certain amount of exercise each day to stay healthy. If your dog isn’t getting enough exercise, it can lead to obesity and other health problems.

Give them a Balanced and Nutritious Diet

The first thing that you need to do is to give them a balanced diet. You should not give them food items that are rich in carbohydrates because they will have a negative impact on their health. They should have food that has high fiber content and is rich in nutrients. You may take your pet in a local animal clinic for pet wellness exam. Suppose you live in El Paso, then take your pet for El Paso Wellness Exam.

Consult a pet specialist

Making sure that your pet is as healthy as possible is one of your most important jobs. Our expert of Pet Vaccinations in El Paso suggests making sure that you take your pet to the vet for an examination at least once a year. Ask the vet about your pet's diet and if there is anything that you can do to improve their health. If you are not sure how to do this, consider registering for a pet health course in your area. The more you know about the health of your pet, the better equipped you will be to improve it.

Final Words

After reading the above article, you now know how to keep your pet healthy. Experience the best health care facilities and services in El Paso from the staff of the highly eminent Animal’s Clinic East Wood Animal Clinic.

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Are you busy and don’t have time to bath your dog and want the best grooming services for your dog? There is no better way, than to hire a professional dog groomer at Eastwood Animal Clinic.

Come to Eastwood Animal Clinic for professional dog grooming services in El Paso. We will take care of all your pet's grooming needs. We also provide Pet Vaccinations in El Paso. For more information, please call Eastwood Animal Clinic at 915. 593.0713