10-year-old Entrepreneur Keith Boyd with his mentor Thrive15 CEO Clay Clark

Ten-year-old Keith Boyd, CEO of Keiths Ice Cold Lemonade Stand, is teaming up with entrepreneurship education resource Thrive15 and several local businesses to make lemonade out of lemons. Boyd, who was born with nonverbal cerebral palsy and is unable to use his arms, legs or mouth, set out to raise $ 250,000 for The Little Light House, a Tulsa-based development center for children with special needs. The Little Light House gifted him with the technology that allows him to now verbally communicate. The Tobii EyeMobile is a tool that allows Boyd to communicate by using his eyes to type what he wants to say on a screen, which is then verbalized by the tool. In response to this gift, Boyd crafted a business plan to set up lemonade stands around Tulsa for the summer, the proceeds of which would benefit The Little Light House.

“My goal is to raise money for The Little Light House where I went to school until I was six. They have done so much for me; I want to give back so other kids can go to that school without paying any money,” said Keith Boyd.

Recognizing Boyds entrepreneurial spirit, local franchised Chick-fil-A Operator and Thrive15 mentor Arthur Greeno reached out to Keiths parents to ask how he could make the lemonade stands become a reality. Greeno enlisted the help of other Thrive15 mentors, who helped create a website for the lemonade stands and to secure local sponsors and media partners for the initiative. Additionally, Greeno secured donations of lemons and tea for the stands.

I knew I had to meet Keith when I heard his story, said Greeno. I was so inspired when he shared his business plan with me that he had written with his eyes. Many people dream big, but to take action is very admirable.

Thrive15 was honored to provide Keith the tools he needs to succeed in business, says Thrive15 CEO Clay Clark. Keith reminds us that it doesnt matter what your circumstances are, you can thrive if you are diligent.

Keiths Ice Cold Lemonade Stands will launch on Wednesday, June 18 at ten Tulsa area business locations and will be open every Wednesday from June 18 through August 20 between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For donation of any amount, guests will receive a cup of either Chick-fil-A Lemonade or Chick-fil-A Sweet Tea. For donations of $ 100 or more, guests will receive a reusable Chick-fil-A cup that they can take to any Tulsa-area Chick-fil-A restaurant through August 20 for unlimited beverage refills.

Participating sponsors of Keiths Ice Cold Lemonade Stand include: Thrive15.com, Tulsa-area Chick-fil-A restaurants, Bob Hurley Ford, Lawn America, KOKI Fox 23, The Apothecary Shoppe, The Vintage Pearl, The Journey Training, M&M Lumber Co., Sunkist, Tetley, TetleyHarris Food Group, Lamar Advertising Group, American Waste Control, Halo Branded Solutions, Domino Foods, Bryan Smith State Farm Agency, E-Z Up, Red Dog Construction and Healthy Living Games.

Keith’s Ice Cold Lemonade Stand Quick Facts:

http://www.KeithsIceColdLemonade.com For more information about Keiths Ice Cold Lemonade Stand, or to donate, visit Facebook, the website or contact Thrive15.com.

Thrive15.com Quick Facts:

Website – http://www.thrive15.com Thrive15.com provides entertaining online education for entrepreneurs taught by millionaires and everyday success stories including, NBA Hall of Fame Basketball Player, David Robinson, for Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World Resorts, Lee Cockerell, Tulsa’s own best-selling author Clifton Taulbert, founder of Regent Bank Sean Kouplen, Oklahoma’s Small Business Administration Entrepreneur of the Year, Clay Clark.

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Having trouble trying to control your dog at the moment?  Worried their errant behaviour is spiralling out of control? Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to train a dog, you’ll need a little expert help and dog training classes Cardiff are one option you could choose if you live in South Wales. If you’ve reached the point when you’ve forgotten which one of you is the master and which one is the mutt, Dog Training Classes Cardiff will help you to remember.  

Dog Training Classes Cardiff are run by experienced trainers who teach puppy training classes Cardiff to worried pet owners. Take part in Dog Training Classes Cardiff and you’ll see a significant improvement in your dog’s attitude.  You don’t have to struggle on as you are, Dog Training Classes Cardiff make the difference, book your boxer in for a few lessons as soon as you can.   

Curb that wayward behaviour  

A dog’s mind is a complex place.  Who knows what they’re thinking from one moment to the next. One thing is for sure though, there’s a good reason why your dog is acting as he does; you just haven’t gotten to the bottom of it yet.  Dog Training Classes Cardiff will help.  Work with a dog behaviourist at the Dog Training Classes Cardiff and you’ll soon resolve the issue.  Whatever the problem there is a resolve if you take part in regular Dog Training Classes Cardiff.

All types of behavioural issues are addressed at the in-depth Dog Training Classes Cardiff from aggression to fear and complexities such as refusing to walk on the lead.  Take your dog along to the dog training classes Cardiff and see the difference in their behaviour once they completed professional puppy training classes Cardiff.

It’s such a relief

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Unravel what’s wrong with your dog on Dog Training Classes Cardiff you’d be amazed at how quickly results are achieved when people take their pups to puppy training classes Cardiff.  Don’t give up, find a solution with Dog Training Classes Cardiff it’ll be the best thing you ever do.  
Get the fun back into your life and the life of your four-legged friend and witness the wonder of dog training classes Cardiff.

Pet parents should get ready to sharpen their pencils Americas best-loved pet insurance provider, Petplan, is dishing a textbooks worth of training tips in a new YouTube series premiering September 2. Whether a dog (and trainer!) is just getting started or is ready to learn some new tricks, these school-themed videos offer instruction on mastering good behavior while safeguarding the pets health and safety.

Each video in the series centers on a different scholastic subject everything from Learning the ABCs to Gym Class and features both a veterinarian and a certified professional dog trainer. Petplan Chief Veterinary Medical Officer Dr. Jules Benson introduces each piece with helpful health information, and CPDT Nicole Larocco-Skeehan, founder of Philly Unleashed, demonstrates each tip with a helping paw from her wonderdog, Uluru. By the end of the series, pups will be ready to graduate with top honors for being a paw-fect pupil!

The Back to School Training Series includes:

Training 101 Training is an essential part of pet parenting but how do pet parents get started? This video paw-fect for aspiring and seasoned trainers alike offers a primer on using positive reinforcement for effective training and advice on what to stock in a training toolkit. (Hint: One of them is totally free, and every pet parent already has it!)

Learning the ABCs Before dogs can read, they have to learn the alphabet! The three core commands introduced in this video Sit, Stay and Come are easy for both trainer and dog to master. And its a good thing, too, since these will form the foundation of good behavior and more advanced training commands down the road. Need another reason to practice them? They can literally be lifesaving.

Gym Class Exercise regimens get boring if theyre not fun, so teaching new tricks can be an exciting way to sneak in a workout. These three commands Sit Up, to build core strength; Spin, to stretch lateral muscles; and Take a Bow, to strengthen the spine also build brain power, and (bonus!) double as fun party tricks!

Recess Good behavior is especially important in social settings, where jumping on visitors, stealing food and begging can land furry friends in hot water or worse, the veterinary hospital. But with practice and patience, teaching a few simple commands can turn the class clown into the pride of the picnic, and save that sandwich from getting gobbled!

Field Trip Training isnt left at the door when its time for a field trip in fact, it can be more important than ever! By learning to teach four commands Sit, Heel, Leave It and Drop It in places with increasing levels of distraction, pet parents can help furry friends focus, and stay healthy and safe no matter where they go. (Which will come in handy when that pesky squirrel streaks by!)

Tune in to Petplans YouTube channel on September 2 to tap into the curriculum and boost the whole familys training IQ just in time to go to the head of the class!

ABOUT PETPLAN Petplan is more than a pet insurance company. We’re dedicated to providing pet parents with the support, resources and tools they need to keep their pets not just survivingand thrivinginto their old age. Simply put, we aim to be the kind of company that will make our pets proud.

Petplan is the only pet insurance company to have been included on Forbes magazines list of 500 fastest-growing, privately held companies in America for two years in a row. Petplans fully customizable dog insurance and cat insurance policies provide comprehensive coverage for all hereditary and chronic conditions for the life of the pet as standard.

Petplan pet insurance policies are underwritten by AGCS Marine Insurance Company in the U.S. and by Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company in Canada. The Allianz Group was rated A+ by A.M. Best in 2012. For more information about Petplan pet insurance, visit http://www.gopetplan.com, read the Petplan Vets for Pets blog, or call 1-866-467-3875.

Particular Breeding Characteristics for a German Shepherd Rottweiler Mix Pup 
 
A main characteristic that a new owner for this breed of puppy will notice is when they take it home. The one thing that a Germany Shepherd Rottweiler mix pup has a strong desire to learn when brought home is, please as much as is possible. German Shepherd dogs have been utilized as working dogs for countless generations. No matter if German Shepherd Rottweiler mix pups are used to bring down criminals or as sniffing dogs for border patrol services, these mixed breed pups do adapt loyally. The wish of German Shepherd’s is that they do intend to, please clearly much. This is one of the most endearing of their many admirable traits. When this is combined with Rottweiler’s dynamic structure that is particularly powerful and their overall determination, an owner ends up with a special kind of dog that is thoroughly faithful in every sense of the word and totally focused. This is one of the reasons why the German Shepherd Rottweiler mix puppy is extremely popular amid the mix breeds. 
 
A highly identifying breeding quality in a German Shepherd Rottweiler mix pup is their unique leg design which is supremely powerful indeed. They not only have haunches that are unusually tough but also paw force that is actually excellent in description, and when this is combined with the agility and speed of the German Shepherd breed with the power that is extremely brute force of the Rottweiler. It does happen to be a combination that is particularly proficient. This special kind of diversity does make these perfect dogs a successful addition to any family that is active and on the go all the time. It does not matter if a person likes to hike or maybe even run a trail, being able to have a German Shepherd Rottweiler mix dog go along for fun is what does indeed produce the material that canine companion adventures are simply made of for wonderful memories. 
 
Some Tips on Training For German Shepherd Mix Pups 
 
Without a doubt, one of the most prominent of training tips that need to be put into place directly to set up an owner’s role as head of the group (pack leader) is establishing that position with the dog at once. Both the German Shepherd and the Rottweiler breed are notorious for being dogs that are most dominant in nature. When these two breeds come together, the mix pups do often come out with a superiority complex that is predetermined for them. Any dog’s natural tendency is to want to protect their leader and loved ones. However, steps must be laid down early on, when the puppy comes home to get the right chain of command started for them. When a puppy of this dual linage is trained at a remarkably early age that their owner is head of the household, the chances of encountering any behavioral difficulties from them in the future do decrease in the number. 
 
One other thing that requires training and that are to know that these dogs do have a natural want to dig. This kind of trait is exceptionally strong in pups that do have German Shepherd heritage that is particularly strong in them. Clear rules for not digging must be made clear to these puppies at an early age, they can be taught to dig where it is appropriate for them to dig and not anywhere else that is not allowed. 
 
It is only by becoming strongly aware of the characteristic traits of a German Rottweilder mix pup before adding any of them to a household, that an individual can be prepared ahead of time for any kind of possible challenges that can arise. Knowing these traits specifically assists in applying training practices long before any of the character traits do become real issues. Most importantly, do make sure that your mix pup does get lots of exercise each day. A dog that is extremely physically active is on average a dog that is happy mentally on all fronts. After all, happy dogs in every degree, do end up making for dog owners that are also real happy!

A student practices the Heimlich Maneuver on a Hank Heimlich training doll. (L.E. Witcher Photography)

Cincinnati Reds fans can help the Heimlich Heroes program celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Heimlich Maneuver Reds home baseball games on June 7 and 8.

The Heimlich Heroes program teaches children ages seven and up how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver in order to save a person from choking to death.

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Henry Heimlich, 94, developed the maneuver in 1974, while he was director of surgery at Cincinnatis Jewish Hospital. The maneuver has saved countless thousands of people from choking deaths since then.

You can find us in the Fan Zone before and during the game both days. We are excited to host a table set up to inform baseball fans about the Heimlich Maneuver and the Heimlich Heroes program, said program manager Terri Huntington. We encourage fans to use the drop box which will be set up so we can hear your story. Dr. Heimlich is planning to make an appearance and well also have Hank and Heidi our specially designed training dolls on hand so visitors to the table can actually practice the maneuver and learn how to save a life. Practicing the maneuver on a doll helps people gain confidence to act if they should encounter this situation in real life.”

The June 7 and 8 Cincinnati Reds weekend is the perfect time to remind families nationwide of the importance of learning the Heimlich Maneuver and acting quickly in order to save a life. Reds third baseman Todd Frazier was recognized as a Heimlich Hero for administering the Heimlich Maneuver to a man choking on a piece of steak at a Pittsburgh restaurant two years ago.

About 5,000 people die from choking each year because those around them do not know what to do, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Summer time is picnic time, and the chance of choking on a piece of food when talking, laughing or playing is increased, said Huntington. Hot dogs and pieces of hard candy are common choking hazards. This is the simplest first aid action proven to prevent a choking death and this teaching is critical to young and old alike. Four minutes is all you have before lack of oxygen to the brain causes permanent injury or death.

Heimlich Heroes is expanding rapidly throughout the country in school systems, national youth clubs, and other health-conscious organizations.

In the past few months alone, the program has trained more than 1,100 children ages seven through 18 in nine different states. For more information about the Heimlich Heroes program, visit the website at: http://www.heimlichheroes.com

Dr. Heimlich’s memoir, Heimlich’s Maneuvers: My Seventy Years of Lifesaving Innovation (Prometheus Books, 2014) describes how he came up with the Heimlich Maneuver and many other lifesaving innovations. It is available in bookstores and online.

Contact: Terri Huntington Email: thuntington(at)deaconess-cinti(dot)com Phone: (513) 559-2468

The Heimlich Heroes program is a Deaconess Associations, Inc. and Heimlich Institute initiative that teaches children ages seven and up how to become super heroes by learning to perform the Heimlich Maneuver correctly in order to save a life.

Dog training equipments are of real importance to a dog trainer as without equipments it is hard to train a dog efficiently with in a stipulated time. You may be a good trainer who have enormous tenacity and patience and may be experienced too but it is a matter of fact that it will take more time in comparison to a special training where proper dog training equipments are used along with guidance. Here are some special dog training tools and equipments which are very popular and effective in deed-

Collar

Collars are very popular and effective. Wide varieties of collars are used like spoke, chain, electric, shock etc.  are used. All these collars have different use and you must have fair idea before trying a collar. It may not be that you spend some amount for collar and it will do the rest for you. It is just a tool or rather equipment which enhances training. Nylon, fabric or leather can be used as the base material for a collar.

Harness

It is very much like collars and can be used as an alternative of collar. You may also use both of them at the same time together. The main use of harness is pulling a dog backward. When harness is used the entire pressure is distributed evenly. So the neck of the dog is not injured at any case.

Leash

It is used as an alternative of collar. It creates a loop inside dog’s neck and makes the use of collar optional. But when the dog is aggressive or ferocious leash are of very much required. You may restrict the dog from doing anything ridiculous.

Muzzle

Muzzle prevents a dog from biting someone. Some dogs own the habit of unnecessary biting. It creates a cover in front of dog’s mouth and prevents it from biting something. You can wide variety of muzzles in the market and depending on the shape or material you can choose the best suitable one for your puppy.

Halter

It is training equipment too which can be used as an alternative of collar. Halter is tied to the back of muzzle and forces the dog to change its movement depending upon trainers’ requirement. This equipment is very worthy and in the long run makes a dog understand the value of any instruction shouted by either by trainer or you. So to make your dog obedient you have to take help of dog training equipments.

There are several other equipments like bait pouch can be used for some specific purpose. Before you choose any equipment make sure that you will be able to use it with your own. You may take help of an expert and ask him/her what dog training equipment to use and when.