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It’s a horrifying fact to face, but face it, we must. Today, help is available for every aspect of those losses. There is the sadness of the immediate loss, even the anticipatory

The Greg & Fido Can’t Fly? Daycare & Boarding Axel Show

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suffer the loss of your dog, cat, or another animal you’ve taken into your home and heart. Many, if not most of us, have already lost a pet to death, rehoming, or we’ve had to euthanize a pet, or we may have to go through such a loss in the future.

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In this season of plenty, we try to be as grateful as we can for all we have, including our beloved pets. It can be very difficult if you

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the powerful resources available when we have to say goodbye

Grief and Coping: Surviving Pet Loss

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Planet Dog’s Orbee-Tuff® Snoop® Fetches Gold Retailers and other pet industry members who attended the Total Pet Expo last weekend were barking about Orbee-Tuff Snoop, Planet Dog’s latest tail-wagging creation. In fact, they barked so loud that the new toy was awarded the coveted GOLD award for Best New Product Innovation at the show. The Award

was judged by a panel of four independent pet industry experts that included retailers and leaders in pet rescue and the pet business world. “Dogs absolutely love this new toy and the fact that it received first place among all of the new products launched at the show is an extremely proud moment for Planet Dog,” says Kristen Smith, Planet Dog’s Brand Ambassador. “We are especially proud to win at the Total Pet Expo, where we also celebrated reaching another major milestone - giving away more than $1 million in cash grants and in-kind donations. This recognition will help create broader

distribution for our products and therefore enable our company to raise more funds for the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF),” adds Smith who also serves as the Executive Director of PDF. Planet Dog is proud to donate 2% of every purchase to the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF) to support canine service programs nationwide. Since January 2006, PDF has given away more than $1 million dollars in cash grants and in-kind product donations to help more dogs help more people in need. In addition, PDF receives 100% of the profits from its bestselling Orbee-Tuff® Glow for Good Ball. Orbee-Tuff Snoop is the newest member of Planet Dog’s growing family of brain stimulating and interactive puzzle toys for dogs and the brother to Orbee-Tuff Mazee, a popular toy the socially responsible pet industry leader designed to activate dog’s minds and energize their play. Both are guaranteed to stimulate, spark, and excite. Orbee-Tuff Snoop challenges and triggers the brain in fun and stimulating ways. It is a unique, translucent and squishy toy with a deep crevice that conceals the treasure. When filled with treats,

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Wind Over Wings Wildlife Presentation

On Saturday, November 9 at 2:00 environment. Their goal is to offer p.m. in Thomaston’s Watts Hall, educational programs providing a the public is invited to a special personal connection with wildlife that educational presentation about birds will lead to responsible stewardship of prey conducted by Hope Douglas, of the environment. Originally president of Wind Over Wings, a incorporated as a nonprofit in 1990, nonprofit wildlife organization. Wind Over Wings programs were This will be a fun and interactive established in Connecticut and program, as Douglas will be bringing have now permanently relocated four special birds to the event, to Maine with the guidance of the including a Golden Eagle. There is U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the a suggested donation of $10.00 for Maine Department of Inland Fish & program attendees, and all proceeds Wildlife. will benefit T h e the Pope PMHSKC Memorial was founded H u m a n e in 1989 to Society of provide care, Knox County protection, (PMHSKC). and loving “ W i n d homes for Over Wings abandoned has developed and homeless a thoughtcompanion provoking and animals in enter t aining the Midcoast program that Maine area. will appeal Hope Douglas of Wind Over Wings with The Society to all animal operates an Chrysos, a Golden Eagle lovers. I am animal shelter extremely grateful both to Hope located between the Dexter Street Douglas and to one of our greatest Extension and Buttermilk Lane in local supporters, Bobs McAleenan, Thomaston that is open between for bringing us together and making 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday this event possible,” said PMHSKC through Saturday (closed Sundays). Executive Director Tracy Sala. The Humane Society of Knox County Douglas added, “I hope that provides animal support services to through this event, we will inspire the towns of Rockland, Thomaston, more conservation of the amazing Warren, Owls Head, St. George, Port wildlife around us and support Clyde, Martinsville, Tenants Harbor, PMHSKC’s efforts in caring for S. Thomaston (including Spruce homeless companion animals in this Head), Hope, Union, Appleton, community,” Montville, Cushing, Matinicus, Wind Over Wings is a nonprofit, North Haven, Vinalhaven, Stockton wildlife educational organization Springs, and Morrill. featuring magnificent birds who are unable to survive in their natural

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Rags to Riches: I, Toto Author Recounts the Story of Famous Four-Legged Actor, Terry During expansion of the Ventura Freeway in Los Angeles, Willard Carroll unearthed a leather-bound scrapbook from the site of what had once been a famous Hollywood dog-training school. To Carroll’s amazement, the scrapbook’s yellowing pages contained the ragsto-riches story of Terry, the Cairn terrier who played Toto in the classic film The Wizard of Oz (1939). Toto’s memoir is reprinted in its entirety in Carroll’s new book I, Toto – The Autobiography of Terry, the Dog Who Was Toto (Abrams Image) which traces the canine star’s sad beginnings as an abandoned dog, her exhilarating film career, and her happy retirement in Southern California. On the occasions of his book’s publication, Farnsworth Art Museum’s ongoing exhibition The Wonderful World of Oz – Selections from the Willard Carroll/Tom Wilhite Collection, and Toto’s 80th birthday on November 17, Carroll recounts for Downeast Dog News how he came to tell the story of one of the world’s most famous dogs In The Wizard of Oz it is Toto who

gets the ball rolling, so to speak. From the first shot to the last, there

A rare 1939 color publicity still of Judy Garland and Toto. © Turner Entertainment Co.

he is - Dorothy’s faithful, adorably scruffy companion. He might be a bit of a troublemaker but what lively dog isn’t sometimes? If he wasn’t a troublemaker, there would be no story. Dorothy would never run away. Dorothy would never get to Oz and back.

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From the Publisher

First of all, I have to say a huge THANK YOU to our wonderful readers. Last month’s issue focused on adoption and how important it is in the lives of the animals who are affected. We featured Mainely Dog Rescue in our special Adopt-A-Dog month section as well as a number of dogs available for adoption from Mainely Dog Rescue. We are pleased to announce that the response MDR had from this last issue was amazing! About half of the dogs listed are in the process of being placed in forever homes, so not just from DDN and Mainely Dog Rescue, but on behalf of those pups, thank you for welcoming them into your hearts and homes. Also over this past month, I had the opportunity to attend Planet Dog’s annual Woofminster! Because of a prior engagement, I wasn’t able to bring one of the beagles to participate, but I did

Penny (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) competing in musical dog beds!

get a chance to watch my “niece” Penny compete in a number of the competitions including musical dog beds and the 50 yard sprint. The energy and enthusiasm at the event was contagious, and I spent the entirety of the awards ceremony wishing I had one my pups with me to share in such a fun day!

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And after meeting Miss Gulch, who can really blame him for - allegedly “taking a bite” out of her leg? When I first saw the movie at age five, I was struck by the unconditional love a young, lonely girl has for her dog – and obviously vice-versa. It was my “way in” to the movie. The movie is jam-packed with fun and music and charm and fantasy but it’s that basic relationship between a child and a pet which grounds the movie in genuine emotion. At the beginning of the movie, Toto is Dorothy’s whole world. At the end of the movie – after Dorothy has journeyed through a phantasmagorical fantasy world in the company of several additional faithful, eccentric companions – Toto is there beside her, a profound relationship restored, intact. I recently watched the movie again, with a sold-out crowd at the Strand Theatre in Rockland. The audience was with the little guy the whole time - they cheered Toto’s leap from Miss Gulch’s basket through to his escape from the Wicked Witch’s

The coveted top Cover Dog award was given to Betty, who showed her excitement by jumping into her owners’ arms and donning an adorable lobster costume! Look out for Betty on the cover of Planet Dog’s next catalog! Check out the photos below and on page six for more from that exciting day. In the November issue, we are focusing on coping with the loss of a pet. The loss of any important family member can always seem that much more difficult around the holidays. We have done some extensive research and talked with a number of amazing people who are here to help those looking for support during such a difficult time. We hope everyone has a safe and joyous month, full of pets to be thankful for! Happy Thanksgiving! -Katie & The 3 Beagles

Table of Contents

Hot Dog News .................................. 2 The Story Behind Toto ................... 3 Furry Words ....................................... 4 Ask the Vet........................................... 4 Woofminster 2013 Photos ............ 6 Basic Training Tips ........................... 7 Fido Can’t Fly? ................................... 8 Baxter ................................................... 10 4H Story............................................... 10 Performance Dog Training ........... 11 The Greg & Axel Show ................... 11 Dogs for Adoption........................... 12 Calendar of Events .......................... 14 Business Directory ........................... 15

Furry Words

Ask the Vet . . .

Sara Moore, Animal Communicator

“Sara, can you talk to my dog? I think he’s ready to go and I don’t want to do it too soon, but I don’t want him to suffer either.” This is one of the most personal and intense questions I get asked as an animal communicator. Each time I hear the answer at the same time the owner does. I don’t ask anything before the reading because I want my ego to be checked out and ensure the dialog is “clear.” I am able to detach emotionally, so I am able to deliver these heartfelt messages without interference, but I am keenly aware of the weight being placed upon the messages. I have said this before, and I’ll say it again. Animals are always at peace when they cross. You cannot wait too long or do it too early because ultimately it is what it was supposed to be. They do not fear where they are going, and they simply hope you have learned what they came here to teach you. That is also a part of what I discuss in a reading, which often gives the owner a greater sense of understanding behind WHY things are unfolding in a particular way. For example, you may have had a pet since childhood and you’re heading into college. They got you through the awkward teenage years, your parents’ divorce, and they taught you pure unconditional love. Now that you are ready to take the next step in your adventure, he is as well. He is excited to guide you from the spirit world and will make sure you know he’s around! I recently scheduled a home visit for a beautiful King Charles Cavalier who I’d been told wasn’t feeling well. The owner wanted me to check in with the dog and send her some reiki. I didn’t realize just how sick the dog was until I walked in and got a huge sense of “I’m ready.” The feeling only got more intense as I worked on her, so I asked the owner how healthy the dog was. Through tears, she told me she wasn’t healthy at all, and she really wanted to know if it was time to help her cross. The dog gently and clearly said, “Yes,” so I asked her if there were any messages she wanted to relay to her owner. The answer I got was surprising. She asked the owner for a champagne toast after she crossed. She explained that the effervescence in the champagne

was so symbolic of their love for each other. You never really see where the bubbles (or the love) begin or where it ends, but watching it bounce up and down the fluted glass, you just know that the bubbles (or love) are there. I opened my eyes and asked the owner if this made sense to her, and she said that she and her mother had a ritual of drinking champagne when they were together, so it absolutely did. The next day I got a message from the owner saying she took the dog to the vet at noon, and the vet assured her the time had come to say goodbye. Ultimately, her grieving process had begun before that moment, but she was going through with the decision with confidence and peace of mind. She said that she was so comforted by the dog being part of the decision, and she promised the toast was coming soon. I said that I would toast as well because it’s not every day a dog asks for a champagne send off! Another great question is if there’s anything the dog wants before he goes. Dogs vary just as much as their owners, so the requests rarely are the same from dog to dog and can be quite colorful! It has ranged from a drive to the ocean to a photo taken with him in a specific spot, ice cream with strawberries, and a party thrown in his honor, so everyone can say goodbye. Dogs can be specific on where they’d like their ashes spread and what, if any, memorial site they’d prefer. Just recently a grieving owner came for a reading and brought the clay mold of the dog’s paw. The dog instantly asked her to jazz it up by adding some color on the back and gave her detailed instructions on how to do it well. I am not artsy crafty, and I can assure you the dog was talking way above my head, but it all sounded quite lovely! Ultimately the decision to help an animal cross is never up to me but I can certainly give insight as to how he feels about it. You can talk to his energy and his spirit before, during, and after the process and he DOES hear you. Honor his life and find a way that resonates with you to remember him. Again, you can’t do it wrong. Whatever you do will be perfect.

Dr. Judith Herman

How can I help a grieving dog?

My mother’s dog just passed away, and the sadness and grief is unbearable for her and her other dog, Toby. Is there anything I can do? Like people dogs do grieve and they can get sick from grieving. I deal with a lot of companions who do not do well with a pack member gone. Because I do alternative medicine I will discuss largely this point of view. Allopathically (conventional medicine), we would look into drugs to help ease the pain of the loss. Many of these would be anti-anxiety medications like prozac, tranquilizers such as acepromazine, or other drugs like valium. You would need to discuss these choices with your veterinarian. Your veterinarian may also treat other develop from the loss, such as not eating, restless, destructive behavior, diarrhea and vomiting, etc. Alternatively, you can use herbal preparations from your health food store. Valerian root is a good anti-anxiety herb. It isn’t as strong as valium but has a more complex make up and may have fewer side effects. Another herb that decreases anxiety is hops. There are also other helpful nervine herbs. Chamomilla, lemon balm, skullcap, and even catnip can calm the irritability, insomnia, digestive upsets, and more. Many nervine herbal complexes are available at your health food store, but I would recommend that you consult with your holistic veterinarian for the proper dosing and what side effects to watch out for. Herbs are potent medicines and need to be respected. Vetri-science has a nutritional mixture that is called Composure Pro that works well for the companion in distress.

There are other nutritional compounds out there that may be helpful and gentle. NOW has a nutritional complex for humans called True Calm. Again, be sure to consult your veterinarian before using human products. Sometimes there are ingredients that could be detrimental to your friend. Your veterinarian may have other nutritional supplements that will help relieve Toby’s distress. Bach Flower essences are safe and easy to find. Rescue Remedy is the first choice in a sudden and severe distress. Depending on the individual symptoms, other Bach Flower remedies may be indicated. Green Hope Farm in Meriden, NH is another quality company that makes its own flower essence compounds. By calling either company, you can find a practitioner that will help you find the right combination for Toby. Homeopathically, the first remedy for acute grief that comes to mind found at your health food store is ignatia. This remedy has brought many companions in dispair back to normal. If Toby can’t stand to be alone since the loss, then pulsatilla would be indicated. Natrum muriaticum is another remedy when the grief manifests itself in disease. If ignatia doesn’t help, then consulting a certified veterinary homeopath would be indicated. Maintaining or creating a routine for Toby will greatly reduce his stress. Having adequate exercise and interactive playtime with you or your mother can also help relieve his distress. Occasionally, getting another companion for company is the answer. This decision must not be taken lightly. You need to decide if you have the time for a second dog, if you can afford another companion, or if your life has still changed where a second dog may not be wise. While dealing with Toby, don’t forget your mom’s or your own grief. Many of the suggestions here apply to people. Be sure to consult with your physician before taking any medication, herbs, supplements, and the like. This goes for Toby, too, especially if he has any medical conditions that could be adversely affected by any of the above therapies. adversely affected any of the above therapies. Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH Animal Wellness Center, Augusta, ME www.mainehomeopathicvet.com officeawc@roadrunner.com

Sara Moore is a Reiki Master, Hypnotist, Psychic, and Animal Communicator. She is available for long distance readings, parties, and fundraising. More information and a full calendar of events can be found at www.enlightenedhorizons.com or contact Sara directly at furrywords@ downeastdognews.com.

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snoop from page 2 dogs pounce, nudge, nose, and nibble to release the hidden reward. For extra credit, Planet Dog suggests inserting any 2.5” Orbee-Tuff ball (also stuffed with treats) for a double puzzle such as the Glow for Good Ball. Snoop is 5” and available in two colors – orange and blue. “Brain-stimulating, interactive toys have become an essential part of a dog’s daily play routine that contributes to his overall health and wellness,” says Smith. “In addition to our Orbee-Tuff chew and fetch toys with Treat-Spots®, we have created a brother-sister family of toys that represent a “clear” alternative and fresh take on the stimulating puzzle craze,” adds Smith. Orbee-Tuff® Mazee, Snoop’s big sister, features a maze for treats inside of an Orbee-Tuff ball. The translucent and pliable Orbee-Tuff outer shell combined with the harder inner maze activates several of the dog’s senses since he can hear, see, and smell the treats while they solve the puzzle. Mazee is available in two colors – pink and green. Although Orbee-Tuff Mazee and Snoop are made from Planet Dog’s award-winning Orbee-Tuff, they are intended for puzzle play, not chewing and should not be left with dogs unattended. Like all of Planet Dog’s Orbee-Tuff toys, they are made in the USA and are non-toxic, recyclable,

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loss, if you are in the position of “releasing” a sick dog or cat. Then there is the issue of what to do after the passing. Do you conduct a backyard ceremony or take your pet to the veterinarian and have the veterinary facility take care of final arrangements or visit a crematorium? And as if the passing isn’t enough to deal with, you are faced with the many emotions that come and go like waves on a stormy sea. The first decision made is how to memorialize your pet. If burial is your preference, there is The Pet Cemetery at Grace Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Auburn. Scott, the Executive Director for the past eight years, pointed out that, “Very often, pet owners live in apartments or other living situations that rule out a home burial. Or they have had many pets, and they want to see them all together in their final resting place. People call us and then bring the pet in. We have pine boxes available, or some people make their own caskets. They purchase the space, and we will bury the pet for them, or they can come and be here when we do it. People sometimes have a service. It’s up to the family. We have pine boxes, but sometimes the client makes his pet’s casket.” In Litchfield and Parsonsfield, there are other options in the form of crematoriums. Fluke’s Aftercare is owned and run by Linda Desrosier and is in its twelfth year. “After releasing our dog Fluke, a Heinz 57 Variety, we thought about how we would have preferred to do it. We didn’t like the idea of leaving him behind at the vet’s not knowing how he’d be treated or whether the ashes returned to us would really be his. So all those feelings and the inability to find a place like ours is now gave us the motivation to open our own business.” How does the process work? “I meet with the clients, talk to them, explain the details of the process to educate them, and I give them support. I like hearing the stories of these babies and who they were in their owners’ lives. I ask the clients how they’d like the remains returned to them. There is a full presentation, so there are no surprises, including what they can expect in terms of the amount of ashes to expect. Once I’ve met with them and talked them through the procedure, they feel more comfortable with leaving their babies here. Everyone is welcome to see our facility. We give a certificate of cremation with the pet’s paw print on it and a fur clipping if they want

a memento. The ashes are returned to them in a nice wooden box with a carved top.” Gary Smith owns Benson Brook Pet Cremation in Parsonsfield. Smith did masonry work for 37 years. After his dog died, and he dealt with the grief process, he decided to change careers in order to help others going through that process. “I’ve never worked in the animal world,” Smith explains, “I am just a guy who loves pets. When people lose a pet, they are all torn up. I will go pick up the pet. My first client had an alpaca, and I sometimes drive 60 or 70 miles. I want to make it as easy as possible. I offer a variety of containers to choose from. I am open seven days a week and even helped someone out on New Year’s Eve. This process gives people peace of mind. I try hard to make them laugh and get their minds off things.” Just as natural as giving your pet a good sendoff is dealing with your grief over losing your best friend. “A friend of mine once lost two cats within a few months, and she said one

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PET LOSS RESOURCES

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Andy Sokoloff, Grief and Bereavement Coordinator, Pet Loss Support Group meets every second Wednesday of the month. 207-721-1357 www.hospicevolunteers.org/griefsupport-groups.aspx

Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area

Wanda Curtis, Bereavement Coordinator, 207-873-3615 Starting January 2014, host a pet loss support group every Saturday, please call for more information.

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Fluke’s Aftercare

Litchfield, Maine: 207-268-2912

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Basic Training Tips by Diana Logan

Please Don’t Tell Me My Dogs Are Smart Understanding the difference between learned skills and genetically-programmed behaviors

“Wow, he’s SO smart!” the woman exclaimed when she saw Astro execute some cool tricks at a local event. “Standard Poodles are so intelligent!” “My dog will never do that,” people tell me when they see my dogs deliver the ball into my hand. Their dogs, they say, “might get the ball, but they won’t bring it back and give it to me.” They are mystified as to why this could be. Comments like these reflect a common attitude that plagues us dog trainers and prevents dogs from experiencing a lifetime of learning mutually-beneficial skills. The idea persists that dogs should automatically know how to do something that, in fact, needs to be taught. There is an expectation that they should respond to English, a language very foreign to their own

visually-based communication system. Our own species needs to be 8-12 months old before we are capable of understanding simple requests, yet we often assume dogs should know what we are saying, right from the get-go. Dare I say we expect our dogs to do what we demand of them based on the single fact that we are human? Hmm… food for thought. Learned Skills vs. GeneticallyProgrammed Behaviors Fetch is a wonderful example of the intersection of these two

worlds. The chase portion of fetch is a no-brainer – really, it doesn’t actually require any brain work because dogs are all, to some degree, programmed to chase (this is called “prey drive”). They are predators: chasing and capturing are natural instincts. What is not so natural is relinquishing the prey – the ball or other object - to a human. That’s where the brainwork comes in, but if we don’t know how to train our dog the skill of return/ relinquish, he is unlikely to do it. It’s not his fault for not doing it; it’s our fault to expect a skill that hasn’t been learned. “A horse is only as good as his rider,” is an old saying in the horse world. It’s applicable to the dog world, too. We are limited by our own knowledge, yet there are no limits to learning. “I love to watch you two work together. It’s obvious you spend a lot of time working with your dogs,” the elderly gentleman said after the tricks’ demo was over. He knew it wasn’t just about smarts or breed: it’s about a much deeper thing, a relationship carefully and painstakingly built on trust and clear communication. Our dogs are problem-solving

geniuses hungry to play learning games with us. The canine brain and body are far too valuable to waste on just “the basics.” What are your dog’s natural, geneticallyprogrammed behaviors? What behaviors might require skill and training? Knowing the difference is important. The bottom line: don’t underestimate your dog’s abilities. Learn how to train him new skills throughout his life. Take a class, hire a trainer, e-mail me!

Astro performs a supported handstand on Diana’s leg: a learned behavior. Photo by Andrew Logan

Diana Logan, CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge-Assessed Pet Connection Dog Training, North Yarmouth, Maine www.petconnectionmaine.com 207-252-9352

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Improving Human-Canine Communication With so much of the human brain devoted to seeing and talking, it’s no wonder we have trouble communicating with them. Not much room left for our strong suits: sniffing and hearing. So when we are hungry we either have to stand by our food dish (or if we’re particularly adept, carry it to them) or we pester them until they figure out it’s long after our mealtime. Same thing when we need to go out. I stand by the door, and since they can’t see it from their comfortable spot in the living room, I bark. It’s amazing how much one can bark without a human hearing it. Worst of all is when they are watching their light box and talking. Forget it. It’s as though they are in some other zone. When you finally get through to them, what do they do? They start talking: “Do you have to go out, buddy?” Well, duh. “Just a minute, let me get my shoes on.” Yeah, I love the smell of your feet, too, but it would be much faster if you just kept your shoes on. So here’s my solution: obedience school for humans. What’s good for their pets is good for them, right? They would be taught how to listen to their pets, how to pay attention to our way of communicating, how to discern the difference in our barks, how to tell the difference between being hungry and having to pee. Other subjects in the curriculum might include leash etiquette, the proper way to remove ticks, the range of things we like to roll in, the importance of cleaning up behind us, and the need to maintain a strict schedule for feeding and walking. Obedience classes for humans would go a long way toward fostering communication with their beloved pets. Chow! Baxter

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All of the Cumberland Fair 4-H Dog Show Participants and Judge with awards after the show. L to R Kate Dransfield, Ariana Essman, Ashley DiBiase, Sara Conant, Abby Constantine, Parker Hall, Jordyn Merrill

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for skilled canine professionals to donate their time and expertise to teach youth dog care and training skills. Another aspect of the 4-H Dog Program besides club meetings is County Fair Dog Shows. In Maine, there are four 4-H Dog Shows held annually at County Fairs across the State. In July, the Houlton Fair, Bangor State Fair, and Northern Maine Fair all host 4-H Dog Shows and in September, the Cumberland Fair 4-H Dog Show is held. This year, the Cumberland Fair 4-H Dog Show was held on Friday, September 27th in the Show Arena at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, Cumberland, Maine. This year’s show was organized and judged by former 4-H member and current Paws ‘N’ Pals 4-H Dog Club Leader Sara Conant of Windham, Maine. Six 4-H youth and their dogs participated in this year’s Cumberland Fair 4-H Dog show. They each participated in one Showmanship class and one Obedience class, as well as a fun obstacle course. In 4-H shows, all classes are broken into age and experience divisions. Youth ages 9 – 13 participate in the Junior division, while youth ages 14-18 participate in the Senior division. Showmanship classes are broken into

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articles by following the track. The treat or reward should come from the handler and be “paid” on the article. Praise and petting for finding the article should precede the reward. After this behavior is well established and reliable, rewards can become variable, with encouragement to the dog that maybe the next “find” will “pay”. As the dog progresses, the distance between articles becomes greater, so, more work is required before pay. Motivation is essential in a tracking dog. A successful relationship of trust and understanding between the handler and the dog is critical for continued success. In order to persevere under difficult scenting conditions and sometimes uncomfortable weather conditions, the dog must truly enjoy tracking. This enjoyment and motivation is achieved through rewards and the true sincere appreciation of the handler. This is why tracking, taught properly, creates such a wonderful bond between dog and handler.

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as to the best way to accomplish this goal. I always ask my students to try and understand what they are trying to teach their dogs before Tracking is a dog sport where the blindly accepting a method. dog must follow the path of human In my opinion, training must scent or “track” and find articles make sense to the handler and the person dropped along the way. the dog and build on a series of There is a “start article” where we reasonable progressions in order a tracking behavior that will transfer give the dog the scent of the person to be successful. So – what are to all tracking situations, we need who laid the track. In order to pass, we trying to teach!? We are trying to teach the dog to follow “human the dog must follow the entire to teach the dog to follow human scent”, not look for food along the “track” of where the person walked. scent, specifically that of the person way or to follow scent of hot dogs He cannot cut off large segments of who left the “start article,” and we rubbed on our shoes. In order to the track, and he must find all of the also want the dog to get excited establish this behavior on a regular dropped articles. The handler, who about finding articles of similar scent basis, we need to reward the dog for follows along holding the tracking along the way and show them to us. following human scent. The easiest line, must be 10 or 20 feet behind All dog teaching theory is based way is to use a lot of articles for the the dog, depending on the test. The on the basic learning premise that dog to find which match the scent of handler must recognize that the dog dogs do what works; behaviors the person who laid the track. has found an article. This is called that pay will be repeated, behaviors Rewarding for each find “article indication”. As with most that don’t pay will diminish. So, in encourages the dog to seek more dog sports, there are many theories order to successfully teach the dog Carolyn Fuhrer has earned over 75 AKC titles with her Golden Retrievers, including 2 Champion Tracker titles. You can contact her with questions, suggestions and ideas for her column by e-mailing carolyn@dogsatnorthstar.com.

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The students of Kingman Elementary School and the Granite St. School afternoon program are in for one special treat. On November 15th, Magician Greg and his assistant, Axel the Magic Mutt, will be performing exclusively for them! The Greg & Axel Show will be mixing up their magic blend of tricks, comedy and audience participation to perform Bully Free…That’s Me! to educate the importance of how to identify and overcome bullying. Greg and Axel have been performing together since June when they toured New England with their Dig Up Clues library summer reading program. The two perform throughout New England for children and families; at schools, libraries, fairs, festivals....any event really! They aim to educate and involve their young audience members as

much as possible. “The real star of the show is Axel, the Husky/Great Pyrenees mix, who weighs 70 pounds and just turned a year old at the end of August,” says Greg. After rescuing Axel from an Arkansas shelter in December, Axel joined Greg on stage in June. “When we got Axel, we realized how much he loved being around people and how gentle he was with kids, and I decided he would add so much to my programs. Every place we go, people just flock to him because of his distinct coloring and looks! The great benefit is that kids will pay attention and remember the educational aspects of the show because of Axel,” Greg exclaims about Axel’s natural stage charisma. Axel always receives “Oohs” and “Ahhs” from the audience on his grand entrance at each show, topping

it off with a big bow. Greg loves being able to travel and teach kids with his best friend at his side. And Axel? He loves the end of each show when all the children can pet him. He usually rolls right over for a belly rub! The upcoming November 15th shows are closed to the public, but Greg and Axel are available for other events throughout New England. You can find and like them on Facebook or check out their website at thegregandaxelshow.com. The magical pair can also be contacted via email (info@thegregandaxelshow. com) or via phone (1.888.494.3022) but recommends email since they are on the road so often!

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November 2013

COPE from page 5 of the wisest things I’ve ever heard about pet loss: “When a pet dies, you can’t tell anyone about it. People who are pet owners get it, so it helps to be with other people who have lost pets,” said Andy Sokoloff, Grief and Bereavement Services Coordinator at CHANS Hospice Care Program in Brunswick. Sokoloff supervises the Pet Loss Support Group at CHANS, as well as the other grief support programs there. “As humans, we love what we love, and when we lose that, a job, marriage, spouse, or a pet, we are sad and we grieve.” When asked whether there is a specific time period in which the grieving for the loss of a pet takes place, Sokoloff says, “There’s no set time limit on grief. People often say it comes in waves. What’s normal is to feel bad, whether you cry or not. The first step is accepting the reality of the loss, and that is especially hard when there’s been an accident. The pet was here yesterday and gone today. Second, you need to process this event and allow yourself to be sad. Include your family or other people who care about you and talk to them about it. Third, you sometimes realize there are good things that have resulted that can be hard at first to recognize such as no longer having to inject your pet with insulin or having to feed him by hand or to clean up messes. You can find a place for him in your emotional life. You can still be sad when you think

about your dog, but it doesn’t keep you from participating in other parts of your life like your relationships.” How does a pet support group work? Sokoloff describes the group he supervises at CHANS,”We meet the second Wednesday of the month. It’s an open and ongoing group, meaning there is no set course of instruction, like lessons one through five on grieving. People come and tell their stories to others who have been through the loss of a pet themselves and who ‘get it.’ There is no expectation of how much or how little the participants talk or share. We keep everything in confidence. There is no advice-giving. Some people come once or twice, and others come and stay beyond their own grief work and help others. Some people have gotten a new pet soon after the death of the first one, and they are surprised that they aren’t bonding with it. Or they’re shocked that the new pet isn’t the old one and doesn’t have the same personality. Through the help of the other group members, they slowly realize they are beginning a new relationship, that there are other pets to love, and it doesn’t mean they don’t love their lost pet any less. When we grieve, we often feel incredibly alone. A big part of what a group can do is to remind us that we’re not.” Kate Cone is a freelance writer living in Waterville. You can reach her at kateconewrites@gmail.com

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TOTO from page 3 Winkies. It is Toto, after all, who leads Dorothy’s friends back into the line of fire to save his best friend. Toto is Dorothy’s hero. When Turner Classic Movies (TCM) first went on the air, I had it playing in my kitchen almost non-stop every day. One morning I was in another room and heard a familiar sound coming from the TV. It was Toto barking. It was unmistakable - even though I knew The Wizard of Oz wasn’t airing on TCM at that time. I went to the TV and sure enough there was Toto in an obscure movie called Bad Little Angel (1939). Made just after The Wizard of Oz, the film was a decidedly lower budget offering from MetroGoldwyn-Mayer - so low budget that they didn’t even bother to re-record Toto’s barking. The audio tracks are identical to those used in Oz. When I first set out to write Toto’s story – more than 10 years ago - very little was known about the dog that

played him. The first discovery was the most obvious – Toto, a male character, was actually played by a female Cairn terrier named Terry. It was known that Terry/Toto made several other movies but it took considerable archival detective work to uncover more than were ever imagined. I discovered that Alice Spitz, the widow of Carl Spitz, the man who trained Terry, lived near me, in North Hollywood, CA. She was a gracious interview who gave me fond insight into Terry’s life and times. She couldn’t name all of her films but mentioned several of which I wasn’t aware – The Women (1939), Bright Eyes (1934) – and from there I went to every film archive in Los Angeles, determined to tell Terry’s story with as much accuracy as possible. It was fun to discover that Toto was reunited on film with her Oz co-stars Margaret Hamilton (Twin Beds, 1942) and Frank Morgan (Tortilla Flat, 1942 - also directed by Oz’s Victor Fleming).

To this day, I’ve continued to discover movies that Terry/Toto appeared in. Just as the new edition of I, Toto went to press, I unearthed another film called The Old Swimmin’ Hole (1940) in which Terry makes a brief but memorable appearance. A word of warning: if you seek out this movie, have some Kleenex handy. In writing my/her book, accuracy took something of a back seat to enthusiasm. What I cared about more than anything was presenting Terry’s story with love and humor and respect. I wanted to tell her story the way I imagined she would want it known. Of course, I could have written a standard tome along the lines of The Films of Terry, but since as an actor Terry/Toto was never predictable, I thought why should I be? That was where the idea of I, Toto - an “autobiography” - came into play. It was great fun to attempt channeling a Cairn terrier!

I certainly hope I’ve done the fourlegged star justice. In life, the only thing I love more than movies and music is dogs. I wouldn’t want to live without them. I’ve tended to have three at a time – it’s a good number for somewhat organized chaos. I have had a “Toto” (a Chihuahua who lived to the grand age of 18) and now have a “Terry” (a Golden Retriever who takes the troublemaking concept to a hilariously entertaining extreme), but I’ve yet to make a home for a Cairn! I’m certain one will come into my life at some point. I’ll try to be as worthy a companion for him or her as Toto and Dorothy were for one another. MARK YOUR CALENDAR November 16th 10AM - Noon. Free family activity day: Celebrate Toto’s 80th Birthday, Farnsworth Art Museum’s Gamble Education Center 1PM The World According to Toto. Lecture by Willard Carroll. Farnsworth Art Museum Auditorium. Free.

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