Connecticut Dog magazine Winter 2020 by Connecticut Dog magazine

A lifestyle magazine and directory for Connecticut pet owners WINTER 2020

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Winter 2020

From the Publisher

his year brought about many changes. Although our annual cover contest is normally held at a pet friendly event each summer, this year we hosted our very first online cover contest. With families spending time at home with their dogs, it was no surprise that we had a fantastic turn out with so many contestants. Even though we feel each and every dog deserves front cover status of the magazine, only one can receive the prize. To make it fair, all of the contestants were placed for a drawing and the finalists that were chosen were randomly selected. At that time the finalists were all placed on our website for voting. Even though we promoted each dog on our social media, at the end of the day the votes came in not only from our readers but from the friends and family members of each finalist. During the two-week voting span, with only one vote per IP address, I was pleased to see how all of the finalists had a tremendous amount of support from their fans and loved ones. The final results came in with the cover contest winner just shy of 5,000 votes! Congratulations to Tonka! This year’s winner is not only featured on the front cover of this Winter 2020 issue but you can read all about Tonka and each of the finalists starting on page 12. I would like to thank each and every contestant for entering this year’s contest. I encourage all of the contestants to enter again next year because all Connecticut dogs are invited to enter the cover contest being held during the summer months of 2021. Keep reading Connecticut Dog for more information. We have reached the end of the year and the beginning of a new season. Let’s finish the year 2020 with cheerfulness as we celebrate the holidays and quickly move into a new year full of hope, dreams and desires that can one day become our reality. As we make this transition from one year and into another I want to thank each and every one of our advertisers for their support throughout this past year. It was a tough year for so many of our local businesses, yet many of us were blessed and able to persevere through it all. I am so very grateful to have the ability to provide a much-valued resource to pet owners throughout our state that not only focuses on our local community and businesses but as a publication that has helped many abused, homeless, neglected and injured dogs to find their forever homes. A special thank you to the local animal shelters, rescue organizations, those employees and committed volunteers that strive to make a difference for animals in need. In addition, I would also like to thank our devoted readers and their pups for making the magazine what it is today! God Bless.

Connecticut Dog P.O. Box 28 Glastonbury, CT 06033 Founders Melissa Roberts Susan Roberts Owner, Publisher, Art Director Melissa Roberts publisher@ConnecticutDog.com Assistant Editor Amelia Mae Roberts Production Manager David Lansa DL Graphic Design, LLC. design@ConnecticutDog.com Contributing Photographers Autumn Chase Lena Curland Barbara Curtiss Shelby Dumond Emily Fisher John Gruen Angela Grzesik Caitlin Kelly Pat Kohl Mary Anne Mohn Emma Osborne David Newman Photography Kelsey Rashaw Lisa Stone Contributing Writers Barbara Curtiss Janice Liscinsky Michele McLeod Naja Muller Cover Photographer April Kate Photography Cover Dog: Cover Contest Winner: Tonka Advertising publisher@ConnecticutDog.com

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COM M U N IT Y

The Chilly Dog Walk Article and photos provided by Sarah’s Pet Sitting.

The chilly dog walk supported the efforts of Soul Friends, a non-profit established in 2003 that provides animal assisted therapy to children. This past Saturday we had the pleasure of photographing the 2020 Chilly

Ledyard C.H.A.I.N. Making a Difference for Families and Pets Article provided by Ledyard C.H.A.I.N.

Dog Walk in support of the non-profit organization Soul Friends. Soul Friends specializing in animal assisted therapy and they strive to “heal the hearts of children, one wagging tail at a time.” Their mission is to utilize therapy dogs to work with children who are suffering from a death in the family, have experienced a trauma, are dealing with emotional challenges or have special needs. There are a number of different programs offered at Soul Friends all focused on children’s individual needs or challenges. If you would like to learn more about Soul Friends and their mission, volunteer or donate you can visit their website at www.soulfriends.org or visit their FaceBook Page at www.facebook.com/soulfriendsct For the holidays, we were able to distribute holiday pet gift bags to families in need, benefiting 61 pets. Each bag was filled with food, treats, and a toy. Then on Dec. 19th we are holding our annual Santa Run for the Pets where the Ledyard CHAIN elves will fulfill wishes that children sent to Santa for their pets. The wishes will be delivered to each home. To find out more, visit www.ledyardchain.org.

Supporters raise $40k for CT Humane pets NEWINGTON, Dec. 7, 2020 — Veterinary care is within reach for many more families and their pets across the state even during tough times, thanks to the Connecticut Humane Society’s virtual gala. The Diamonds in the Ruff virtual gala raised more than $40,000 for CHS’ Special Assistance Fund, which keeps pets in their homes—and out of shelters—by aiding their families when they can’t afford veterinary treatment. The multi-day gala celebration Nov. 12-14 included an online auction and live online show, and also featured sales of “Paw Packs” of wine or beer, CHS wine or pint glasses, and a pet toy. CHS’ Special Assistance Fund has been used more than ever this year, with so many families 6 • Winter 2020 | Connecticut Dog

and their pets needing a helping hand due to effects of COVID-19. It makes a broad range of medical attention possible for pets in need, including x-rays, surgeries, diagnostics and care with off-site specialists, as well as vaccinations, routine exams and preventative care. Executive Director James Bias told guests on the live gala show about some of the pets who’ve benefitted from the fund over the past few months at CHS’ reduced-fee Fox Memorial Clinic. “Fox also was there for a young dog who suddenly couldn’t stop vomiting and didn’t want to eat. Then there’s the cat who ate ribbon and needed surgery to remove it. And a dog named Wally, whose ears were painful from infections. The Special Assistance Fund—which you’re all

supporting—made it possible,” he said. About the Connecticut Humane Society The Connecticut Humane Society is the leading resource in the state for companion animal welfare, enriching the lives of families and communities through adoption services, medical care, education, and prevention of cruelty. The Connecticut Humane Society is not affiliated with any national animal welfare groups, does not receive government funding, and does not euthanize for time, space, breed or age. To learn more about the Connecticut Humane Society, please visit www.cthumane.org.

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WINTER 2020

Cover Contest Winner:

TONKA

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LEARN MORE ABOUT POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TRANING

DIY PROJECT:

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HOME & GA RDEN

How to Make a Holiday Light Display

What you need: - - - -

Paper lunch bags Votive candles Sand Lighter or match

What to do: Step One: Open up the paper lunch bag and fold down the top inch, creating a lip

Step Two: Add 2 -3 inches of sand so there’s enough to hold the candle and weigh down the bag

Step Three: Place the votive candle inside the center of the bag

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Helpful Hints: - Luminarias or farolitos can burn for up to 4 hours before going out. - When setting up your lights, it’s best to choose a night that is not too windy. - When designing your light display, keep bags about 20 inches apart from one another. - When the time comes to take down your lights, reuse the sand for your garden or for next year’s candles. - If you want to add some flair to your lights, stencil a design on your bag and use a hole puncher to cut out the holes along the lines.

Written by Janice Liscinsky

eward-based training is all about working with your dog as a partner, building a trusting relationship. Positive Reinforcement is a scientifically proven method that rewards the desired behavior, thus making the behavior more likely to be repeated (sit vs. jumping). The key to training is setting your dog up for success by rewarding good choices. Your training success will depend on you building a strong, trusting communication with your dog by playing fun games and teaching your dog what you want them to do. Training your dog should be fun for both of you! In our training with positive reinforcement, we use games as a tool to build confidence, keeping your dog focused and engaged, working on reducing environmental distractions and increasing focus to you!

Look at your dogs brain as a series of tunnels, each tunnel representing a choice that results in a particular behavior Choice made

(Tunnel Selected)

Marker

YES or CLICK

REWARD

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Positive Reinforcement Training

B EHAVIOR & WELLNESS

What is your education? I am an honors graduate from Animal Behavior College and also hold a BS in Computer Science. I am a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). I am continuously attending seminars and reading educational books on training and animal behavior to further my education. I have recently attended the IAABC Lemonade Conference, Aggression in Dogs Conference as well as the Aggression in Dogs Master Class. In addition, I have completed numerous seminars from Ian Dunbar (Animal Behaviorist, Dog Trainer and founder of SIRIUS Puppy Training) along with seminars from other industry experts and I am an AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Evaluator. What certifications do you have or are you working towards? ABCDT - Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer and CPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, which is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession). Holding a certification from CCPDT, we must complete 30 CEU’s to maintain our certification ensuring we continue our education keeping up to date on training methods as well as dog behavior knowledge. What is your experience? I currently own and train at The Perfect Pup, LLC in Deep River, CT. We believe that training your dog should be fun! We train using GAMES to build confidence, keeping your dog focused and engaged working on reducing environmental distractions and increasing FOCUS to YOU! We are a training facility that uses scientifically proven Positive Reinforcement which rewards the desired behavior. I opened my business in 2015 and have experience training all breeds of dogs.... doing private lessons as well as group classes such as Perfect Family Dog 1 (basic manners), Perfect Family Dog 2 (adding distance, duration and distractions to all the basic commands, to proof the behaviors) as well as Perfect Puppy 1 and 2 which include enrichment games and socialization to build the foundation for a confident dog. What is in your toolbox?

Positive reinforcement training is not about the word “No!” and it’s not about punishment but rather about basing everything on rewards for the behaviors we are looking for. By centering the training lesson on specific games, you are interacting one-on-one with your dog and therefore, by default, building a stronger relationship or bond with your dog. Although the games played reinforce the focus onto those wanted behaviors, in the process of it all you are also learning about how your dog thinks, and the best way to keep their focus on you whether it be food rewards or toys making you more important than the environment.

BUILD BIG TRUST ACCOUNTS POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT treats, praise, tangible items, choices

TO PREVENT PUNISHMENT correction, BANKRUPT criticism, REALATIONSHIPS reprimands

What exactly is a trainer’s toolbox? A trainer’s toolbox is not just about training equipment such as harnesses, martingale collars, leashes etc. “The toolbox is a set of principles and practices you can use to analyze and address any behavior problem you encounter.” While there are a lot of ways to approach a problem, one thing remains the same: science does not waver. Research in behavior science has shown that the behavior that is being reinforced will most likely be repeated. If we are working with a dog that is hard to motivate, we need to determine what to use to help with this motivation. We work to find all possible motivators for the dog, with the goal of getting reliable behavior with a happy dog, free of fear and punishment. What services do you offer? (i.e. group, private in home, virtual, etc.) At The Perfect Pup, LLC we offer both group classes and private training. We hope to open our additional space in January where we will add agility as well as additional classes and hope to add daycare in the near future.

Janice Liscinsky 500 Main Street - Unit 30 - Deep River, CT 06417 www.theperfectpupllc.com

203-943-2579

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BEHAVIO R & W EL L NE S S

Why Positive Reinforcement is the Best Way to Train Your Dog Michele McLeod, CDBC, CBATI, CPDT-KA, VSA-DT, Sirius Positive Dog Training

ositive reinforcement training is one of four quadrants in operant conditioning, based on rewards and punishments as consequences of behavior choices. As B. F. Skinner ﬁrst elucidated in his lab, animals (including humans) repeat or discontinue behaviors based on the immediate consequences of those behaviors. Understanding operant conditioning is key, because we then understand not only how we are training our animals, but also how we are treating them and how their attitudes (and our relationships with them) are aﬀected by our training choices. Operant training is based on reinforcement (which increases behaviors) and punishment (which decreases behaviors); the four training quadrants are positive reinforcement (R+); negative reinforcement (R-); positive punishment (P+); and negative punishment (P-). The terms positive and negative do not mean “good” or “bad”, “nice” or “mean”, in operant conditioning. Rather, the term “positive” means something is added by the human; the term “negative” means that something is removed. As an example, if we are teaching a puppy to walk on leash:

R+:

Dog’s behavior: without pulling

a few steps

Consequence: reward with item of value to the dog Result: puppy learns that if he walks without pulling, he will get something he likes, so the likelihood of him walking without pulling increases

P-: Dog’s behavior: puppy pulls on leash

Consequence: dog loses the opportunity to have reward Result: puppy learns that when he stops pulling on leash, he will receive the previously withheld reward, so the likelihood of puppy pulling on leash decreases

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4. P+ (and concepts such as “dominance”, “alpha wolf”, “hierarchy”) are based on ﬂawed captive wolf studies that have been discredited and and withdrawn by their own authors.3 To suggest that our dogs are domesticated wolves, is the same as comparing house cats to domesticated lions.

5. P+ has long-term fallout, including: dog’s loss of trust and conﬁdence; learned helplessness (shut down dog), frustration, anger, fear, resentment and even aggression; association of applied aversive with something in the immediate environment.

Positive reinforcement is a part of our everyday life: i.e., adults are rewarded for going to work by receiving a paycheck. R+ training simply applies the same principles to dog training that humans experience in everyday life. Positive reinforcement also builds happy, conﬁdent canineDog’s partners. Well-respected behavioral science recommend behavior: puppy pulls on Youauthorities could choose any of using these positive four quadrants 4

reinforcement dog training. leash to train a dog. I choose positive reinforcement 1 Consequence: aversive training for several reasons. The question owner shouldapplies not be,an "Why should I use positive reinforcement?”, but rather: “Why Result: onpositive leash decreases (if he training?” underwouldpulling I not use reinforcement

stands why he was punished) It works! R+ shapes dog behavior more eﬀectively than P+2, and teaches dogs what to Michele McLeod CDBC, CBATI, CPDT-KA, VSA-DT

Dog’s Dog behavior: Sirius Positive Training puppy pulls do, rather than punishing mistakes. www.siriuspositivedogtraining.com

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Consequence: aversive is applied, and removed We want our dogs to become willing partwhen dog stops pulling ners, rather than fearful of what seems arbitrary Result: walking without pulling increases punishment.

P+:

R-:

OPERANT TRAINING QUADRANTS POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT (R+)

NEGATIVE PUNISHMENT (P-)

Correct/desired behavior: something good is added Result: Dog is more likely to repeat desired behavior

Incorrect/undesired behavior: something good is

withheld Result: Dog is less likely to repeat the undesired behavior

POSITIVE PUNISHMENT (P+)

NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT (R-)

Incorrect/undesired behavior: something aversive is added (a shock/jerk/choke)

Result: Dog is less likely to repeat undesired behavior while aversive is present

Incorrect/undesired behavior: something aversive is removed when incorrect behavior stops and desired behavior occurs

Result: Dog is more likely to repeat desired behavior

P+ based training only works when the possibility of the aversive is present. When the aversive is not present, the dog will resume misbehavior. I.e., the aversive suppresses “misbehavior”, it does not teach the behavior we want.

4 P+ (and concepts such as “dominance”, “alpha wolf ”, “hierarchy”) are

based on ﬂawed captive wolf studies that have been discredited and and withdrawn by their own authors.3 To suggest that our dogs are domesticated wolves, is the same as comparing house cats to domesticated lions.

5 P+ has long-term fallout, including: dog’s loss of trust and conﬁdence;

learned helplessness (shut down dog), frustration, anger, fear, resentment and even aggression; association of applied aversive with something in the immediate environment.

Positive reinforcement is a part of our everyday life: i.e., adults are rewarded for going to work by receiving a paycheck. R+ training simply applies the same principles to dog training that humans experience in everyday life. Positive reinforcement also builds happy, conﬁdent canine partners. Well-respected behavioral science authorities recommend using positive reinforcement dog training.4 The question should not be, “Why should I use positive reinforcement?”, but rather: “Why would I not use positive reinforcement training?”

1 An aversive feels negative or punitive from the trainee’s perspective. For dogs, this could include physical corrections, pressure on prong/choke/shock collars, sprays, alpha rolls, yelling/hitting; confrontational staring; threatening manner towards the dog. Every dog is an individual; the impact of a spray bottle could be the equivalent of an electric shock, depending on the dog. 2 Common comment: I tried positive reinforcement and it didn’t work, so I now use correction. In fact, R+ does work: all animals (including humans) repeat behaviors that result in desirable consequences. Where could it go wrong? (i) Miscommunication: the dog doesn’t understand what we are asking for. (ii) Flawed training plan. We set up a plan, the dog doesn’t respond, and we blame the dog instead of re-evaluating and revising our plan. (iii) We don’t set our dogs up for success. We teach a behavior and then expect that the dog will be able to perform that behavior even in the presence of distractions, without practicing and proofing the behavior. We expect Ph.D behavior from dogs who are in kindergarten. We should look to ourselves when our training plan isn’t working and revise it, instead of blaming our dogs. 3 The concepts of “hierarchy”, “alpha”, “pack leader”, “domination”, etc. rely on now-discredited wolf studies performed in the 1930s denounced by their own author (Dr. David Mech). The original wolf studies were fatally flawed, because the behavior of stressed, unrelated wolves in captivity is very different than the interactions of the wolf pack in the wild, composed of family members who work together as a unit. 4 American Society of Veterinarians; American Veterinarian Society of Animal Behavior; International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants; Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers; Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

Why did you become a dog trainer? I began studying dog training after a wonderful and complicated German Shepherd joined my family. I became so interested in the process, that I pursued professional certifications and became a dog trainer. Many times training problems arise from miscommunication between species, and untangling the puzzle is extremely rewarding. What are your certifications? I am a graduate from Stilwell Dog Training Academy, and have additional certifications from independent internationally respected organizations, including dog behavior modification and applied behavior analysis, professional dog training, master course in aggressive dog training, fear free certified professional trainer, and certified behavior adjustment training instructor. What experience do you have? I have worked with new family dogs of all ages, with dogs with behavior issues including separation anxiety and aggression. I found that a single approach for a given problem fails because the underlying reason for the behavior is not always the same. Understanding the reason, and applying an appropriate strategy to shape behaviors, builds our dogs’ trust and confidence. What is in your toolbox? I approach each dog as an individual, rather than using a cookie cutter approach. Understanding why a dog behaves a certain way is key to changing his behavior. You can see the same behavior in multiple dogs, and the training strategy differs depending on the underlying cause. If a training plan is not working, it is an error to jump to the conclusion that the dog is not responsive to positive reinforcement. In fact, all animals respond to positive reinforcement training. If our plan is not working, rather than jumping to a punitive plan, we should re-evaluate and adjust our training plan so that we set our dogs up for success. What services do you offer? I offer in-home lessons (indoor/outdoor with mutual masks and social distance), at my farm, phone consults or Zoom, and board/train options.

SIRIUS POSITIVE DOG TRAINING Michele McLeod,

CDBC, CBATI, CPDT-KA, VSA-DT

(203) 788-7647 Newtown, CT 06482

www.siriuspositivedogtraining.com

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cover contest winner

tonka

Cover Contest Winner

Written by Naja Muller | Photos by April Kate Photography | www.aprilkatephotography.com

orn to inexperienced breeders in Texas, Tonka made his way to Connecticut when a local rescue came forward to assume his care. He was taken in by two amazing foster families that worked together to raise the money for his surgeries to correct his congenital birth defects and then rehabilitate him until he was ready to be adopted by his mom. Naja met Tonka shortly after the passing of her senior dog Tripp from bone cancer. The rewards of having a disabled pet inspired her to want to open her home to another in honor of Tripp. Tonka came home and Roxy, her other rescue, assumed her role as big sister, teaching him that he could play like any other dog. She exercised him like no human could & soon he surpassed everyone’s expectations and was running, hiking, and climbing up and down stairs. Naja saw Tonka had a higher purpose and that he provided much needed inspiration to humans with disabilities such as amputees and congenital defects like his own. He already had a big following on social media from his time in foster 12 • Winter 2020 | Connecticut Dog

and it was a no brainer to continue his notoriety and grow his popularity. Now he has a legion of devoted fans and receives messages thanking his Mom for allowing Tonka to shine a liIle hope & light into everyone’s life. Tonka is clueless to his special needs; nothing stops the liIle bully that could. Their mission is to spread awareness of how wonderful special needs pets are. In the past a dog like Tonka would have been euthanized but a veterinarian at Cornell University saw an opportunity to correct his legs, a rehab specialist helped him rebuild muscle and now a prosthesis maker from Connecticut (Brace and Limb of Connecticut ) has built him a carpal brace which allows him to walk with less challenges. His devoted Mom, determined canine sister, supportive human family and a legion of encouraging fans, Tonkas best is yet to come. For more information on Tonka and to follow his journey ﬁnd him on:

Facebook(Tonka’s Journey) & Instagram(@tonkas_journey)

cover contest winner What is your pup’s nickname? Tonky and Tonks What is your pup’s age? He just turned 4 years-old on November 15, 2020 What is your pup’s breed? American Bully What is the best thing about your pup? His “never give up” attitude and he inspires people.

What is the funniest thing your pup has ever done? Whenever he sings. What is the most memorable moment you had with your pup? There are so many. But I’d have to say whenever he achieves something that no one ever thought he could because of his disabilities. Like going down stairs on his own for the first time, going on a real hike for the first time and running to retrieve a ball for the first time.

In 25 words or less, tell us how your pup became a part of your family. Tonka become a part of our family fast. He won over everyone’s heart immediately. He loves everyone but he’s definitely a Momma’s Boy. Contest Winner photographer: April Kate Photography www.aprilkatephotography.com

His devoted Mom, determined canine sister, supportive human family and a legion of encouraging fans, Tonkas best is yet to come.

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cover contest finalists

Angel What is your pup’s nickname? Ax and Tuggy Duggy What is your pup’s age? Almost a year old. Axle was born on December 20, 2019. What is your pup’s breed? Pitbull mix What is the best thing about your pup? Everything! Especially the way he “smiles” when he’s happy to see you. What is the funniest thing your pup has ever done? After a long day of playing, Axle will fall asleep

Bixby What is your pup’s nickname? Bubba Bear What is your pup’s age? 6-years old What is your pup’s breed? English Bulldog What is the best thing about your pup? Relaxed and Playful Temperament What is the funniest thing your pup has ever done? Zoomies inside and outside of the house when he was a young pup full of energy.

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What is your pup’s nickname? Angie, Jelly Bean, Jolene... she has many! What is your pup’s age? 11-years old What is your pup’s breed? “Bullnese” What is the best thing about your pup? She spreads joy wherever she goes! What is the funniest thing your pup has ever done? It’s not one moment, but the way she jumps around on her little legs and the funny snorts and noises she makes. while sitting up - it makes us laugh every time. What is the most memorable moment you had with your pup? The day we brought him home! In 25 words or less, tell us how your pup became a part of your family. I drove an hour from Southington to New Milford to “foster” this adorable puppy through BeCAUSE 4 Paws Animal Rescue. The moment they placed him in my arms, I fell head over heels in love. I think we broke a record for fastest foster fail ever! It was the best decision we ever made. Photo Credit: Kelsey Rashaw

What is your pup’s nickname? Bix What is your pup’s age? 3-years old What is your pup’s breed? Mutt! Lab, Husky, Hound, Weimaraner and more! What is the best thing about your pup? He’s the best of both worlds, very intelligent and still goofy! What is the funniest thing your pup has ever done? He can match pitch with every siren he howls along with! What is the most memorable moment you had with your pup? The look: eyes of happiness on his face when we brought him home a baby “sister” (a female bulldog). In 25 words or less, tell us how your pup became part of your family. We are a bulldog breed loving family who has had 5 bulldogs over the last 11 years. Bubba is our #3 respectively. He is the most fun loving with impish behavior... and is a Mama’s Boy! Photo Credit: Mary Anne Mohn

What is the most memorable moment you had with your pup? Adventures driving across the country with her. In 25 words or less, tell us how your pup became a part of your family. Angel was a neglected puppy-mill mother but now she is a vibrant, loving, playful, happy dog who completes our family and our hearts. Photo Credit: Caitlin Kelly

Axle What is the most memorable moment you had with your pup? Bixby watched our family do a yoga class in the front yard from behind the screen door. As soon as we laid still our backs in our final pose, he pushed through the door and ran up to each one of us to kiss us and make sure we were okay! In 25 words or less, tell us how your pup became a part of your family. My husband and I met Bixby through a rescue organization in Florida. He’s named after the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, where we got engaged! Photo Credit: Lisa Stone

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What is your pup’s nickname? Fruit Bat What is your pup’s age? 2-years old What is your pup’s breed? Chihuahua mix What is the best thing about your pup? Her eternal joy for life. What is the funniest thing your pup has ever done? When Roo is really excited she squeals and smiles showing her teeth like a human. What is the most memorable moment you had

What is your pup’s nickname? The funniest thing Theo has ever done would have Theo has many nicknames. T, TT, T-bug, monkey. to be when he scared himself with his own hiccups. His full name is Theodorus, so I suppose Theo is What is the most memorable moment you had a nickname too... although his full name usually with your pup? The most memorable moment was the first time I only comes out when he’s in trouble. held Theo on our car ride home from picking him What is your pup’s age? up. He just laid in my lap looking up at me with 1 year, 11 months his big brown eyes and licked my nose. In that moWhat is your pup’s breed? ment I was in love. Long coat German shepherd In 25 words or less, tell us how your pup became What is the best thing about your pup? The best thing about Theo is his loving, goofy per- part of your family. Theo became part of our family when my dream of sonality. He can always put a smile on your face. What is the funniest thing your pup has ever owning a German shepherd came true. I had pick of the litter and he chose me. done? Photo Credit: Autumn Chase

Wallace What is your pup’s nickname? Zeusy Goose or ZuZu What is your pup’s age? 7-years old What is your pup’s breed? German shepherd What is the best thing about your pup? He loves people and furry friends. Whether it’s a trail walk, going to a local brewery or just chilling in the living room - he’s always ready for anything! What is the funniest thing your pup has ever done? Zeus really loves to bring a toy to bed with him every night. The funniest is when he brings our

What is your pup’s nickname? Wally What is your pup’s age? 1.5 years old What is your pup’s breed? Great Dane What is the best thing about your pup? His ability to find trouble, “fun,” in everything that he does. What is the funniest thing your pup has ever done? The time he came running inside covered in mud after digging the lawn in the rain. female puppy’s Kong pacifier or pink dinosaur to bed to snuggle with for the night. What is the most memorable moment you had with your pup? There really are too many to count. In 25 words or less, tell us how your pup became a part of your family. We adopted Zeus two years ago and he was our first German shepherd. He’s really set the standard high for future fur friends because he’s just an overall great dog! Photo Credit: Shelby Dumond

with your pup? Bringing her home from the shelter. In 25 words or less, tell us how your pup became a part of your family. Roo was a homeless pup at the local pound. Through Protectors of Animals rescue group she was saved and became a member of my family. Photo Credit: Emily Fisher

Theo What is the most memorable moment you had with your pup? Celebrating his first birthday complete with birthday hats and a big doggy cake. In 25 words or less, tell us how your pup became part of your life. Wallace has been there throughout the building of our new house and many more milestones. He is an integral part of our family. Photo Credit: Angela Grzesik

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Airedales coat grows to one length and dies (unlike dogs who are constantly shedding and renewing their coats) and once an Airedale’s coat is “blown” (fully grown out), it tends to come out in clumps. Keeping an Airedale groomed solves this problem.

Bo is a New England Airedale Rescue dog adopted by Pat Kohl from Wallingford. Photo Credit: Pat Kohl Article provided by Barbara Curtiss

iredales are the biggest of the terrier breeds, with the standard being about 50 pounds, but frequently they are double that size. They are smart and curious. Terriers were created to deal with vermin, and while we might not have rats or otters around our houses these days, we probably have squirrels or rabbits, so Airedales are very reactive to seeing these critters, and if off leash, they will surely start an intense chase. And part of the genetic background is the Otterhound, so noses are at constant work on any walk. They were not bred to do things for people as some breeds are, so you probably would never see an Airedale as a service dog whose obedience to a task must be relied on. Airedales are smart and curious. Chasing rodents, for example, doesn’t need human direction, these terriers are independent workers and will go about their job of chasing and dispatching naturally. If you mind being out-

witted every now and then, you might not be enchanted with a terrier! Expect your judgment to be questioned, and don’t be surprised if they have opinions on how to run things. Intelligence is not the same as obedience! They thrive on praise rather than punishment. They want to work with you, not for you. Some people are impressed with the Airedale reputation for courage and bravery. Airedales can be territorial and while this does make them watch dogs in a sense, dog owners today should realize threat they are more likely to be sued by someone than to be robbed by a burglar, though having an Airedale in the house can be a deterrent to unwanted visitors. Jumping up on visitors, though, can be their over enthusiastic greeting at the door or on walks. If you’re a neat-nik, you may object to their drippy beards after a dunk in the water bowl. Well groomed, Airedales are stunning, but note that the pictures you see in books or the dogs at dog shows have been hand stripped. Pet Airedales are clipped which creates a softer coat and sometimes less dark colored. An ungroomed Airedale gets wooly and unkempt so regular grooming is needed. This is a hypoallergenic breed but that doesn’t work for very sensitive people, and though they don’t shed, the

Airedales are clowns and they enjoy a good joke. This isn’t always desirable in an obedience ring! Most love the company of other dogs, but some need to be an only pet. All need a fenced yard, and a leashed walk. They are athletic and strong and love long hikes. Airedales are a very healthy breed with no notable genetic health issues. With their families they are loving and kind, often named “Teddy” because they are like living with a happy teddy bear. Airedale Rescue is a national effort (see airedalerescue.net ) with each region of the country covered by a rescue organization. The six New England states are covered by New England Airedale Rescue, a 501c3 non-profit organization with a board of directors, http://www.NewEnglandAiredaleRescue.org. We have rehomed over 500 purebred Airedales in these 25 years and respond to the needs of dogs and owners whenever we hear about a need. The process for adoption begins with an application so information is known in order to match an evaluated dog with homes on the waiting list. After placement, the adoption is supported with advice for the life of the dog. Everything is done to make it a successful adoption. Adopters sign an adoption agreement contract, which makes clear expectations. Fortunately we have few Airedales needing rehoming now and many excellent applicants on the waiting list, but there will always be a need to help a dog whose owner cannot continue to provide a home for his pet. NEAR is there to help.

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Furry Friends Foster & Rescue 39 Sunrise Terrace Monroe, CT 06468 203-910-5693 www.furryfriendsct.org Bishop is loving, playful, active and affectionate. He knows his basic commands. In short, Bishop is now ready to move to a wonderful forever home! We would like to see Bishop in a home with a family experienced with the breed. He will do best as an only pet, and in an adult home or one with children 16 years old or older. We’d love to see Bishop in a home with a fenced yard where he can run and play. He also needs a family who will take him out and about, and continue to introduce him to new people, places, and things.

Bishop Lola is a bit timid with new people, but once she gets to know you she is an incredible cuddle-bug. She has focal seizures which are well controlled with medication. She would like a family with a quiet lifestyle - she does not do well with a lot of commotion or lots of people coming and going. She loves playtime in the yard, short walks, and is more than happy to cuddle up with you. She is a very sweet dog who had a terrible beginning in life, and we’re committed to making sure that her future is way happier than her past!

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Sassy Rosey Available for adoption through our regular adoption program or our seniors for seniors program. Rosey is about 8-years old. She is house trained, crate trained, knows all of her basic commands and more! Rosey needs to be an only pet. She is great with children!!! Rosey was adopted from us in 2015, and sadly was returned earlier in 2018 because of a family situation in which they absolutely could not keep her. She is a well-mannered, loving, happy, wonderful dog who will make an absolutely awesome family pet! Rosey means a lot to all of us at FFFR and we want to see her settled in a wonderful forever home as soon as possible. She is a very special girl.

Sassy came into the rescue from a local animal control where she had spent almost six years. Since then, she has been in an in-home program, decompressing, relaxing, and learning the fine points again of living in a home. Her trainers are so proud of her and so are we. At about 9-years old, she is so deserving of a home where she can enjoy her golden years and love and be loved! Sassy is cautious for a few minutes when she meets new people. She takes her cues from the humans - if you are confident, she will be your best friend within a few minutes! She is house trained, crate trained, walks well on a leash and knows her basic - and some advanced - commands. Sassy is a playful girl who absolutely loves toys! She would love a fenced yard where she can enjoy the outdoors in nice weather and play with her toys and her family. She loves car rides and is well behaved in the car. Sassy is somewhat more comfortable with women. It takes her a bit longer to warm up to men than to women.

Chip Chip is a very smart boy, he knows sit, down, stay, & paw! He is also crate trained & house broken! Chip would love if his new family can continue to work on his training & exposing to him the outside world he finally getting to live in! He has a very sensitive side, so he needs a family who focuses on primarily positive reinforcement based training so he can continue to have exciting experiences! Chip is working on his manners around other dogs, he does well walking with them, but for now would likely do best as the only dog in the home. He is a bit too much for feline friends or small children! Chip would make an amazing addition to a home with older children or an adult home! We would like to do a short foster-toadopt placement for Chip to make sure he and his new family are the right match for each other.

Newton At 5-years old, Newton would make a great walking/hiking partner, but is also very content curling up on his bed & taking a long nap! He has a bit of an independent personality, but can also be very affectionate when he’s in a snuggling mood! He may be willing to share his home with older children, but would likely do best in a home without young children as he hasn’t interacted with many. He gets along very well with cats & would definitely be willing to share his home with a cat that is experienced living with dogs! While Newton doesn’t mind going on walks with dogs, he would likely be best as the only dog in the home, but may be willing to share his home with another mellow, independent pup! Winter 2020 | Connecticut Dog

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The White Hart serves as the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway, a pleasant family trip or as a quiet personal retreat.

estled in in the far northwestern corner of the Litchfield Hills, within the charming town of Salisbury, Connecticut lies The White Hart. As a quaint inn with a simple sophistication, The White Hart is truly the perfect quintessential New England seasonal getaway. Elegantly designed around a comfortable, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, The White Hart serves as the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway, a pleasant family trip or as a quiet personal retreat. Upon your visit you may enjoy a stroll with your pup around the town or at one of the many nearby parks. If you’re looking to further explore, bring your hiking boots and hit the Appalachian Trail that is adjacent to the inn. If you prefer to extend your horizons a little further than where a walk can take you, consider

a drive around the area to admire the beautiful landscape that surround the inn. Before any excursion you plan for be sure that you stop by Provisions, which is located at the inn. Here you’ll find exactly what you need for your out-

ing such as locally sourced casual food and coffee as well as a modern take on the general store for any other necessities that you may have. If it’s a blustery cold winter day and you wish to remain indoors, The White Hart provides a

peaceful ambiance that invites you to sit back and relax by the fireplace in the main room, to spend time in the lounge playing a fun game or you can enjoy the little luxuries of a country inn right in the privacy of your room. No need to leave the premises for a bite to eat when you can enjoy a casual meal from Provisions or save your appetite for dinner as Chef Annie Wayte and Paul Pearson create dishes with a farm to table vibe. Regardless of the reason that leads you to The White Hart, it’s a destination that you will want to visit year after year. When making your reservation please be sure to mention your pup. The inn provides food and water bowls for dog guests throughout the duration of your stay.

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RESCUES Adopt-A-Dog 23 Cox Avenue Armonk, NY 10504 914-273-1674 Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) 366 Main Street Terryville, CT 06786 860-583-3089 Animal Welfare Society 8 Dodd Road New Milford, CT 06776 860-354-1350 Because 4 Paws 2 Old Park Lane Road New Milford, CT 06776 860-799-6690 CT Animal House PO Box 343 Waterford, CT 06385 860-400-2660 Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter 749 East Main Street Branford, CT 06405 203-315-4125 Danbury Animal Welfare Society 147 Grassy Plain Street Bethel, CT 06801 203-744-3297 Dog Star Rescue 12 Tobey Road Bloomfield, CT 06002 860-461-0848

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