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COVER PHOTOGRAPHED BY RENEE SPADE COVER MODEL: MAE (SEE PAGE 27)

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08 Safe Cleaning Solutions 09 Calendar of Events 10 Rescue Organizations 12 Ring Goes the School Bell 14 Adoptable Pets 15 Pet Friendly Directory 4

17 A Heat Stroke Story 18 Hyperadrenocorticism 20 Trainers Tips - Playcare 22 Doggie Makeover 23 Helotes Humane Society 24 Back to School Photos

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PUBLISHER/EDITOR

Dana Raimondi Tel: 210-436-9009 dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

advertising inquiries to Dan Greenhouse (630) 220-2911 or dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Fran Sherman 314.275.2208 fran@shermanstudios.com

DESIGNER Eric Null

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Renee Spade Photography Tel: 210-254-4255 renee@reneespadephotography.com

CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS Seamus Nelson Mikael Persson Andrea Yanase

4 27 34 27 About our Cover Model 28 Advertiser Spotlight 31 Ask the Vet 32 Pet Puzzlers 34 Sugar Has a Sweet Life 35 Advertiser Directory

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Irma Bice Dr. Courtney Bridgeman Marie Crabb Michele Jaime Dr. Amelia Mellett-Keith Dr. Dan Kirby Janice MacRossin Felicia Ni単o Christi O'Connor Shannan Lamb Parker Susie Vaughn

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER It's time to FETCH our September magazine, SIT down, ROLLOVER and relax while reading our dog training issue.

After a fun summer of play for children and furry children, it is back to school time for everyone.

Dr. Bridgeman of the SAHS, has a very informative article about the benefits of training for your dog. Also, in this issue are tips, by Marie Crabb, on using non-toxic cleaning solutions in your pet friendly home. Let us help you prepare your furry student for their graduation.

A special thanks to North Park Subaru and the Vaughn family that provided their extremely cooperative furry daughter, Mae. It was a pleasure working with Mae and the Vaughn twin daughters, Sydney and Alex.

Sincerely,

Dana Raimondi

contributors DANA RAIMONDI is the publisher of Texas Dogs & Cats Magazine. She is a recent transplant to San Antonio from “the Windy City” but has become an admirer of the San Antonio cultural scene. Although a CPA, her true passion in life is the caring and welfare of animals.

FRAN SHERMAN has been a freelance creative director/graphic designer since 1985. Throughout these years, she has designed a myriad of materials for a staggering number of companies, and she has won numerous graphic design awards for her work, many of them for magazine/publication design.

RENEE SPADE is the owner of Renee Spade Photography. She has been spreading furry joy to pet parents with her photography/graphic design services and super-fun pet product line, The Jack & Spade Collection since 2005.

DR. DAN KIRBY, DVM, graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science in 1979 and earned his DVM in 1984. Dr. Kirby has been the owner and director of Alamo Heights Pet Clinic since 1997. He uses both a conventional and a holistic approach to medicine.

DAN GREENHOUSE , Sales Director, graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has been in magazine advertising sales his entire career. He currently is the “daddy” of two Bearded Collies and “grandpa” to an Italian Greyhound.

contributing partners Tell our advertisers you heard about them in Texas Dogs & CatsSan Antonio!

The opinions of authors of articles in this Magazine are those of the writer or contributor and are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher, and the publisher has not conf irmed the accuracy of information contained in articles.

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DR. COURTNEY BRIDGEMAN joined the San Antonio Humane Society as their first fulltime veterinarian 7 years ago and has worked to create a healthy and happy environment for all the animals there.

FELICIA NIÑO is the Communication Associate for the San Antonio Humane Society. She has been with the SAHS for over 7 years and adores her 2 Dachshund Chihuahua mixes, Browny and Duke, 2 Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Sherlock and Brutus “Beefy” Beefcake, and Terrier mix, Pluto - all SAHS Alumni!

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any pet owners seek natural, chemical free cleaning options as they worry about how the chemicals used in everyday cleaning products may be negatively affecting their pets. Here are three pet friendly alternative cleaning solutions that could help you reduce the chemical exposure to you and your pets at home.

White Vinegar White vinegar is a cornerstone for many other natural cleaning products and it seems like vinegar is useful for just about everything around the home. Think of white vinegar as the “goddess” of natural cleaning products. A prime reason being that it has very high acidity so it can dissolve many types of other organic substances. Vinegar is effective in killing bacteria and excellent in neutralizing the alkaline found in pet urine. Pre-mixing water and white vinegar for cleaning around your pet areas can be a good idea, so that it’s easily accessible in case of an accident. It’s safe for pets as it does not contain any chemicals and it’s inexpensive. A tip to help make white vinegar smell a little less “vinegar-ish”: Squeeze some fresh orange or fresh lemon juice to your mixture. Some added benefits of lemon juice are that the enzymes it contains naturally break down organic substances.

BY MARIE CRABB

Baking Soda Baking soda can be used in conjunction with vinegar when you are cleaning a pet “affected” area; although vinegar is great at breaking down the bacteria & neutralizing the smell – it has a smell of its own. Sprinkling some baking soda around the area you’ve treated with the white vinegar & water mixture and letting it sit for a couple of hours prior to vacuuming should lighten the vinegar smell. Baking soda is also a very mild abrasive, which helps when scrubbing pet stains off hard surfaces.

Additionally, mixing baking soda with a little water, vinegar or salt can make a pet safe paste that you can clean your dog or cat dishes with.

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Hydrogen Peroxide This “oxygen water” compound has no toxic byproducts after use and is well known as a disinfectant, a bleaching agent and an oxidizer which is a great trifecta for a non-toxic cleaning solution for pets.

Because it is a mild bleach, exercise caution if you apply it to any type of carpeted area. It can be added in to wash your pet beds and blankets along with some white vinegar. You can also use hydrogen peroxide to clean out the stale odor from your kitty litter boxes. Empty the litter, pour some hydrogen peroxide in the box & let it sit for a while (in an area where your pets can’t mess with it), then scrub the box and rinse thoroughly. One important thing to note about this solution is that some veterinarians recommend it as a vomit inducing agent if your pet has ingested something toxic (this should only be done at the advice of your veterinarian).

Happy Cleaning!

Marie Crabb is a San Antonio native and animal rescue advocate with 8 furkids of her own, plus numerous rescue fosters. She is a Realtor with Exquisite Properties, has a Master’s Degree in International Relations from St. Mary’s University and is a trained Mediator.

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calendarofevents SAFCC-Free Class to the Public on how to help outside cats:

9/6/15 - 4804 Fredricksburg Rd. (SAHS) 2-4PM 9/12/15 - 3350 E. Commerce (Carver Branch Library) 12-2PM 9/20/15 - 700 E. Common St. (New Braunfels Public Library) 2-4PM 9/23/15 - 4710 State Highway 151 (Animal Care Services) 6:30-8:30 PM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH

San Antonio Pets Alive Tail End of Summer Auction and Patio Party fundraiser at Viola’s Ventana’s, 9660 Westover Hills Blvd from 7-11PM. There will be cocktails, dinner and a special program. Visit www. sanantoniopetsalive.org for more details.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND

Alamo City Club CFA All Breed Cat Show at the Schertz Civic Center from 9AM-5PM. Call Cyndi Guiterrez at (210) 823-5645 for more information.

Pet Loss & Greif hosted by S.A.P.P.Y. at the English Tea Shoppe at 6877 Bandera Rd. The gatherings are free to the public and meant for support.

They are held every 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30PM.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH

WOW! ZAP! POW! WHAMM! Prepare for the Alamo City Comic Con with the San Antonio Humane Society (4804 Fredericksburg Road, 78229) during our BE THEIR HERO adoption days. From 12pm-7pm, those who wear their most amazing (appropriate) costume will receive 50% off an adoption fee! You'll also have the chance to meet your favorite characters and super heroes!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH Meet some of the SAHS Staff and take photos with their mascot Eddie at the Alamo City Comic Con. Visit Sahumane. org for more details.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER, 12TH

SpaySA Casino Night 2015 at La Cantera Resort from 6:30-11:30PM. Tickets are $75/each and are available for purchase at www.SpaySA.org. This year will feature casino lounges, great food, drinks, a silent auction, and great entertainment. All funds raised from Casino Night go directly to providing spaying and neutering services at little or no cost to the San Antonio community.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH

SA Farmers BARKet at Random (11 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd., Boerne, TX) from 5-10 PM. There will be many vendors, farm to market, arts and crafts and plenty of pet centric vendors.

"Purr in the Park" at Retama Park Race Track (1 Retama Pkway, Selma, TX). All day the park is open which is 11AM-10PM, you can bring your cat to enjoy in the fun.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH

SA Farmers BARKet at Random (11 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd., Boerne, TX) from 5-10 PM. There will be many vendors, farm to market, arts and crafts and plenty of pet centric vendors.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD

The PM Group “Bark in the Park” at Fiesta Texas.

The PM Group is organizing this event to raise money for Childsafe.

The draw will be pet contests with cash prizes.

Adoptable pets, pet contests.

Early hours because we have to clear out before the park opens. Parking is free. Nonprofits can bring a tent and their table for free; for profits are $150.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH

Helotes Humane Society Paws on the Patio at the Helotes Festival Grounds from 12-6:00PM Admission is free for humans and $5 per dog. The fairgrounds are located at 12210 Leslie Road in Helotes, the site of the annual Helotes Cornyval.

IF YOU HAVE A PET EVENT IN SAN ANTONIO, THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ADDED TO THE CALENDAR AND/OR ON OUR WEBSITE, PLEASE EMAIL DANA.TEXASDOGSANDCATS@GMAIL.COM FOR CONSIDERATION

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ALAMO AREA PARTNERS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (AAPAW) aapaw.org

HOMES FOR PETS/SCHERTZ HUMANE SOCIETY homesforpets.org

ALAMO RESCUE FRIENDS alamorescuefriends.org

HOTK9RESCUE 830-981-2300 animalfriends4ever.org

ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE 210-655-1481 adltexas.org ANIMAL FRIENDS HUMANE SOCIETY 830-981-2300 animalfriends4ever.org ANIMAL RESCUE CONNECTIONS 830-438-0398 animalrescueconnections.org APPLICATIONS 4 RESCUE www.gsdrescuectx.com BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY 210-306-6126 BULVERDE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY 830-980-2247 bulverdeareahumanesociety.com CANYON LAKE ANIMAL SHELTER SOCIETY (CLASS) 830-899-2527 canyonlakeanimalshelter.com CITY OF SAN ANTONIO ANIMAL CARE SERVICES 210-207-4738 saacs.net CONVERSE ANIMAL SHELTER 210-658-4821 casi.petfinder.com CRESSIE ANIMAL REFUGE AND ENRICHMENT (C.A.R.E.) 210-313-3600 caretx.org CUTE AND CUDDLIE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY 210-647-3529 DELTA PET PARTNERS OF SA (210) 858-8351 www.deltappsa.org FRIENDS OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES 210-826-4831 friendsofanimalcare.org GOD’S DOGS’ RESCUE (210) 916-1332 www.godsdogsrescue.weebly.com HANDS4PAWS hands4pawsrescue.org HELOTES HUMANE SOCIETY 210-422-6242 hhsanimals.org HILL COUNTRY ANIMAL LEAGUE 830-249-2341 hcaltx.com

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF KERRVILLE 830-367-7722 humanesocietyofkerrville.com HUMANE SOCIETY OF LIVE OAK See Humane Society of Live Oak on Facebook HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW BRAUNFELS 830-629-5287 hsnba.com IN DOG WE TRUST www.in-dog-we-trust.com JUST ADD LOVE DOG RESCUE justaddlovedogrescue.com

SA K9’S SERVICE DOG CLUB 210-214-0182 SAN ANTONIO FERAL CAT COALITION 210-877-9067 www.sanantonioferalcats.org SAN ANTONIO GUARDIAN ANGELS 210-379-9034 sanantonioguardianangels.com SAN ANTONIO HUMANE SOCIETY 210-226-7461 SAhumane.org SAN ANTONIO PETS ALIVE (SAPA) sanantoniopetsalive.org SAN ANTONIO R.O.C.K.S. (REAL OPTION FOR CHANGING KILL SHELTERS) sarocks.org SCHERTZ ANIMAL SERVICES 210-658-5321

KATIE’S ROADSIDE RESCUE www.krrtx.org

SOUTH TEXAS ANGEL PAWS RESCUE 210-632-9111 SouthTexasAngelPawsRescue.com

LAS LOMOS K9 RESCUE & ADOPTION FOUNDATION dogsrus.org

SPAY-NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 713-862-3863 snapus.org

LOST PAW PATROL 865-742-1151 lostpawpatrol.com LOVE FOR PAWS RESCUE 210-639-4039 loveforpawsrescue.com MISSY’S HAVEN CANINE RESCUE 210-788-7420 missyshaven.org MYSTERY DOG RESCUE 210-551-8262 www.mysterydogrescue.org ORDINARY MIRACLES CANINE RESCUE www.omcr.org PAUSE FOR PAWS, INC. 210-378-5373 pfpsd.org PAWS FOR SERVICE Therapy Dog Organization www.pawsforservice.org PAWS 4 HEARTS WORKING THERAPY DOGS 210-325-3019 www.paws4hearts.net PAWS N CLAWS RESCUE 210-360-9933 PawsNClawsRescueSATX.com RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS ALLIANCE 210-822-6763 responsiblepetowners.org

SPAYSA 210-351-7729 spaysa.org SPAY-NEUTER-INJECT-PROJECT OF SAN ANTONIO (SNIPSA) 210-576-3497 snipsa.org TALK ABOUT IT! SA 210-242-4720 talkaboutitsa.org TEJAS RESCUED PET ADOPTIONS 210-416-3947 tejasrescues.org TEXAS GSP RESCUE texasgsp.org THERAPY ANIMALS OF SAN ANTONIO 210-614-6734 therapyanimalssa.org WAGS Across Texas Therapy Dogs wagsacrosstexas.com WAYWARD WHISKERS CAT RESCUE www.wayward-whiskers-cat-rescue.org Please email dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com if you are a rescue organization or a Non Profit Pet Organization of San Antonio that would like to be added to this list.

All breed specific rescue groups are listed on our website.

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o you hear ringing in your ears? No, it’s not the sound of the water you’ve spent the entire summer in, but the sound of the summer rolling to a close and school starting up again.

For many, school is already in session, but for some, it’s just about to start. For human families with children, this change initiates hustle and bustle, busy coming and going of the entire family. For the family pets, this change means quiet. It means alone time. And generally lots of it.

BY DR. COURTNEY H. BRIDGEMAN, CHIEF VETERINARIAN, SAN ANTONIO HUMANE SOCIETY

Back to school can be quite stressful for family pets that may have gotten quite used to a summer of “pack togetherness” while the kids or whole family were together for large parts of the day. Recognizing the changes from your pet’s perspective and how they can affect his or her behavior might head off some pretty poor behaviors.

First, let’s look at the change from your pet’s perspective. Summer means lots of time for the kids at home, or in the backyard playing.

Lots of downtime on the living room floor watching TV or playing video games, or curled on TINKERBELL the couch with a good book. If your pet is an active part of your family, they probably played a huge part in these activities, running and playing or curling up with the kids. Now the kids are back in school. They often leave early in the morning and are gone until the afternoon, unless, like many, extracurricular activities keep them out late. Fido is now home, alone, for a huge portion of his day. A grown up might think, “Phew! Some time to myself! I can get back to those hobbies or chores I wanted to get done but couldn’t while the kids were

here….” But your pet thinks “What did I do wrong?

Why did they leave me alone?” Dogs are pack animals. They are designed for and NEED companionship. This sudden apparent rejection or casting out of the pack (the whole pack leaves and they are made to stay behind) can be very confusing. This is especially true for a dog or puppy that may have been acquired as part of the summer festivities. An older dog may have become used to the rhythm of the seasons, but for those new this change sends them for a loop.

Dogs encountering the back to school phenomenon for the first time may lash out in a variety of different ways including: • regression in potty training • destructive chewing to home and property • digging or escape activity • barking or howling • excessive energy and regression of obedience training The best way to prevent these problems is to think ahead. If your dog has been through the

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activity in the whole routine evening right afand handled it well, most likely ter arriving home. they will adjust Encourage the well again and kids to spend that don’t need spetime playing in cial preparation. the backyard with However, a new or the dog included. young dog can be Take everyone taught one simple on a 20 minute trick that will help walk around the head off most of neighborhood. these poor choices.

Then, come home Kennel training. and let Fido It is my humble sleep off some of opinion that all the excitement dogs should be while everyone taught to kennel does homework.

Feed them in the early in their life kitchen while the in a family. Preferably straight off family eats in the the bat. Kennel adjoining dining training requires, space. This is pack STAN behavior and will depending on help the pup feel the dog/puppy, a like he is still welcome and wanted. Sleeping can full weekend or even a 3 day weekend to devote. either be in the kennel or in the bedroom, depenIt requires at least one adult be home at all times over the course of training. There are many redent on their potty training and chewing stages. sources and books that go into detail about kennel Set them up for success just like kids. training. Pick one and read it. The basic idea is that In short, with dogs the answer is love and planthe kennel (crate) becomes a safe haven that the ning. Try to be mindful of their social needs, not pup enjoys spending time in. Bonus for the dog. only when making changes to your own life, but Bonus for the human family is that nothing can be also when bringing a new dog into a home in the damaged and the pet stays safe. Ideally, the pet will first place. In many ways, they are similar to chilhave already gone through kennel training PRIOR dren. They need attention, exercise, togetherness, a to school starting and is now comfortable in the feeling of belonging, and most of all consideration kennel. However, the time to start is always now. when changes to your life mean changes to theirs.

It’s never too late.

Generally, they take change in stride, but making changes in a way they can cope with will help The second tool in your arsenal is exercise.

Exercise is enrichment for your dog. Every dog them stay a solid fixture in your busy life. should receive exercise at least Dr. Courtney Bridgeman attended once if not twice a day. This is Texas A&M school of Veterinary not just an excuse to put Fido Medicine (‘07) as well as College of in the backyard and leave them Animal Sciences (‘02). She joined for an hour. This means actively the San Antonio Humane Society as engaging your pet in something their first full-time veterinarian 7 fun and strenuous. A walk. A years ago and has worked to create jog. A good game of fetch or tag. a healthy and happy environment The importance is not just the for all the animals there. Dr. exercise but the participation Bridgeman enjoys her small ranch in something as a pack. Guess of race bred Quarter Horses and who else this is great for?! The DR. COURTNEY H. BRIDGEMAN, CHIEF raising her 3yr old twin daughters, FAMILY! Actively include your VETERINARIAN FOR SAN ANTONIO Evellyn and Jaedyn.

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BY CHRISTI O'CONNOR OF PAWDEROSA RANCH

“Hercules” the 90 cheated death. pound beast was Hercules earned showing catahis mythical strophic sympname. In general, toms. His eyes says Dr. Rogers, were locked in a recovery from death stare. He such extreme was barely breathconditions doesn’t ing. Thick foam happen. Tragicalstreamed from ly, over the next his limp jaws. His few weeks, alone, legs were stiff many Texas dogs in rigor. As the will die of heat dog’s shocked stroke during the owner and a state’s “Red Alert growing crowd Heat Stroke” moved in closer, months which last Dr. Rogers took through Septemthe dog’s temperber. The most ature and blurted, common over“109 degrees.” heating related An alarming six mistake that kills degrees higher pets: leaving them than the 103 in the car where, degree marker even with winat which heat dows left open, stroke typically the temperature sets in. It meant can easily soar a deadly 30 degrees brain damage and in 20 minutes. Dr. organ failure had Rogers recomlikely begun.

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BY AMELIA MELLETT-KEITH, DVM, DACVIM (INTERNAL MEDICINE)

Abnormally high ultrasound, or even an levels of steroid MRI scan of the brain hormones in the body under anesthesia). cause hyperadrenocorticism, also referred to THERAPY as Cushing’s disease.

Lifelong treatment Steroids are natural is needed and usually hormones that are involves oral medicaessential for life and tions (Trilostane or are produced by a pair Lysodren) that are of small glands called given daily or every few the adrenal glands, days. One exception which are located in is an adrenal tumor, the abdomen near the where the treatment kidneys. Normally the is typically surgery to pituitary gland, a small remove the tumor. The gland at the base of the medications are usually brain, regulates adrenal well tolerated, but do hormone production. have potential side THE BEAGLE IS A BREED COMMONLY AFFLICTED WITH THIS DISEASE. Cushing’s disease is effects, so close usually caused by a tumor of the adrenal gland monitoring and regular follow-up is very important. (less commonly) or pituitary gland (more commonly) that overproduces steroids, or overproduces PROGNOSIS substances that signal the adrenal gland to make Most dogs can live for over two years after more steroids. If your dog receives steroid medicadiagnosis and have a very good quality of life. tions, like for treatment of allergies for example, Dr. Amelia Mellettthe medication itself can cause signs of Cushing’s Keith is a board-certif ied disease as well. internal medicine specialist at Mission Veterinary SIGNS TO WATCH FOR Specialists. She graduated This disease commonly affects middle-aged to with her DVM from the older dogs. Other common signs of hyperadrenoUniversity of Minnesota corticism include an increased appetite, panting, and completed a one-year pot-bellied appearance to the abdomen, muscle loss, rotating small animal a thin hair coat, or infections (of the skin or urinary internship at Red Bank tract most often).

Veterinary Hospital in NJ. She practiced as an DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS emergency doctor there for Routine blood tests and special confirmatory one year before completing a tests are warranted in patients showing these three-year residency at the University of Pennsylvania signs, because many other completely different in Philadelphia. She enjoys spending time with her diseases may cause similar signs. These may include husband, son, and exploring the outdoors. blood tests, urine tests, or imaging (abdominal 18

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hen I first began training 20 years ago, doggie playcare wasn’t a popular service in this part of the country. Now, we understand the significance of properly socializing our dogs.

As owners, we have complete control over what we expose our pets to. How can we expect them to know how to interact in situations they are unfamiliar with?

Dogs are very capable of adapting their behaviors when given the right guidance in the right environment – which is just what doggie playcare offers. It’s not uncommon to hear, “My dog doesn’t know how to play with other dogs.” Social behaviors are learned behaviors. When puppies play together they let each other know when a playful bite turns into: “Hey, that doesn’t feel good!” In that social situation, something useful has been learned – Bite inhibition. Supervised group play is also useful in teaching things like impulse control and how to regulate emotions (much like children acquire these skills in daycare or play groups). For wary dogs, a controlled environment is a great place for confidence building. It provides the opportunity to feel secure in their surroundings and encourages them to step out of their comfort zone.

Playcare is practical too. It’s a great place for a dog to get exercise and burn off excess energy!

We realize that every dog has a different personality. Some dogs are highly social and active. Others, would rather spend their day lounging with a human pal (which is perfectly acceptable). To create the most constructive playcare environment, dogs should be separated by both size and play style. Playcare personnel should be able to read body language and

know how to interrupt and redirect undesirable behaviors. To promote a safe setting, they should provide an appropriate dog to person ratio – this also encourages more one-on-one human interaction.

The staff should work on basic obedience commands and reinforce good behaviors in a variety of circumstances. Personally, the most gratifying part of the doggie playcare experience is ending up with dogs that are calm and tired and owners who are happy to go home with their dogs.

Irma Bice is the Training and Playcare Director for the Palms Pet Resort & Spa. She has over 20 years of experience working with dogs as: a breeder, an obedience competitor, conformation exhibitor and trainer. Throughout her eight years of teaching obedience and behavioral classes she has worked with all breeds and temperaments including aggression. Irma is a CPDT-KA, an AKC CGC evaluator, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a member of the American Treibball Association and a founding member of San Antonio Pet Trainers Alliance.

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Admission is free for humans and $5 per dog. The fairgrounds are located at 12210 Leslie Road in Helotes, the site of the annual Helotes Cornyval. The Society invites everyone to come out and enjoy the wonderful October weather with their canine friends.

BY JANICE MACROSSIN

The event is the Society’s largest fund raiser and drew over one thousand people and their canine companions last year. This year in addition to dog games, training demonstrations, great food and beverages, there will be live music on two stages. The Society will also be holding a silent auction and raffle.

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This form of treatment was very successful and once Sugar was available for adoption, she soon found an incredible family to call her own.

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When the Dougherty family came to the San Antonio Humane Society they were drawn to her calm demeanor and sweet personality.

After a nice walk in our courtyard and a visit with our adoption staff, Sugar was on her way to her new home. Her family says, “She is the light of our morning, and afternoon, and night. We couldn’t imagine our lives without her precious face.”

She is now known as Lucy Belle and has a 14 year old Jack Russell sister named Trixie Belle. They are the best of friends and enjoy going on their daily walks together. Two guinea pig siblings, Ramon and Violet, are also in the mix and Lucy gets a kick out of watching and listening to them in their habitat. Lucy is blessed to have so many friends!

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way to the water bowl, hesitantly.

She slowly started to drink, and as soon as the water bottle gurgled, she ran off like a shot! She just got spooked by the gurgling noises.

Since then we have removed the 5 gallon jug from the top, but she still refuses to drink from it.”

After receiving the wonderful photos and updates, our SAHS staff were thrilled to know that Lucy is enjoying her life and is so happy with her forever family. We encourage those who have adopted a pet from the SAHS to send their Success Story to successstories@sahumane.org.

Not only do we love to read them, but many of our followers on Facebook and Twitter (@sahumane) enjoy them as well. Your story may touch someone’s life, the way Lucy’s touched ours!

Here’s a cute story her family shared with us: “She loves to prance and leap, but the funniest is that we got our pooches an auto refill watering station. We noticed early on that she would go outside and drink water, but never inside. We couldn’t figure out why she wouldn’t drink from the inside bowl for anything.

One afternoon it was raining and we had been playing inside with her, she was thirsty but refused to go outside, because more than not wanting to drink from the bowl, she really doesn’t like the rain. Eventually she made her

Felicia Niño is the Communication Associate for the San Antonio Humane Society.

She has been with the SAHS for over 7 years and absolutely loves spending time with her 2 Dachshund Chihuahua mixes, Browny and Duke, and 2 Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Sherlock and Brutus Beefcake “Beefy”, all SAHS Alumni.

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