Video by David Corrigan | Voice of Stephanie Salazar
Hilo has its own dog whisperer, and Dr. Carl Oguss has plans not only for happier dogs but for creating jobs as well.
On weekends, Oguss – a retired psychology professor – seems to immediately calm and control the somewhat troubled dogs that come for a play date by Hilo Bay.
“Every Sunday from 2pm to 4pm here in Queen Liliuokalani Park”, said Oguss, “we have dog owners come and the only requirement is that they be able to physically hold on to their animal while they’re here, so we can avoid fights.”
Oguss holds a Q&A and then shows the owners how to correct small behavior problems in their dogs.
He says the most common problem he sees on the Big Island of Hawaii is aggression, or pulling on the leash during walks. These issues limit a dog’s social interactions because owners are afraid to take them places. Barking dogs are also a common problem.
Oguss says we must use communications that can be understood, and provide for the dog’s needs, including their needs for friends and active, interesting days.
As for jobs, Oguss says more dogs could be used for national security such as checking for dangerous chemicals or possible weapons smuggled in at Hawaii’s ports and airports.
‘We don’t have nearly enough dogs,” says Oguss about his idea, “and as a country we are spending a lot of money on various types of technology to see if you have malice and evil intent. A dog can check for all kinds of dangerous chemicals, munitions of one sort or another, and they would provide security for us in a faster, easier and cheaper way.”
You can join the fun Sunday afternoons with Hilo’s dog whisperer, Carl Oguss.
Way to go Carl! The world needs more people like you!!! I know you did lot’s of great work at the Humane Society too. I don’t know if you still go there, but the animals of this Island and people sure benefit from your giving!!
Thank you!
How do you know this guy’s legit or not? Because he worked at a Humane Society? I see this guy popping up all-over as a ‘dog whisperer’. I’d like to know exactly where HIS training is from-what are HIS credentials?
Dogs are a huge problem in America. People cannot protect themselves from barking dogs. Dog overpopulation is a Big problem. The above article addresses only a small part of the overall problem. Here is one city that does, and these laws should be implemented nationwide.
http://www.hautedogs.org/laws.html
** see also barkingdogs.net for common sense to the many problems dogs cause.