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Come Again?

Scientist in Hungary's, Budapest’s Eötvös Loránd University, continue to scan canine brains in search of better ways to communicate with them.

Recently they have learned that dogs not only understand an increasing level of human vocabulary but that they understand inflection too. This means that your dog can tell when your feeding them a "load of crap," says researcher Attila Andics. "That if you tell them "good boy" with a sarcastic tone, they get the sarcasm," he continues.

The article in Science says that dogs, like humans, process words in the right hemisphere of the brain and into-

nation, which is the tone of our voice, in the right hemisphere. Translation... they get sincerity and need to hear it to believe you.

To arrive at this conclusion, the study included 13 dogs trained to lay motionless in an MRI scanner. The scientists measured the brain activity of each dog as they listened to their human's speech. Phrases were delivered in praising intonation and neutral intonation. Looking at the brain scans, Andics, and his associates looked for brain regions that differentiated between meaningful and meaningless words; or between praising and non-praising intonations.

According to the study, "scans showed that praise activated the dogs’ reward center, the part of the brain that responds to pleasurable stimuli, such as food, sex, and being petted.

The reward center only became active when dogs heard praise words in the praising intonation, such as praises delivered with higher and more varying pitch. This clearly indicates that dogs can combine both words and intonation for a correct interpretation of what the human is really saying."

Company’s Ads Claimed the Brand Could Increase Dogs’ Lifespan by 30 Percent or More - the Latest on Eukanuba Mars Petcare U.S., Inc., has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it falsely advertised the health benefits of its Eukanuba brand dog food. Specifically, the FTC alleges that the company claimed, but could not prove, that a 10-year study found that dogs fed Eukanuba could extend their expected lifespan by 30 percent or more.

“Two-thirds of all Americans have pets at home, and they spend billions of dollars to ensure that their pets are healthy and well-fed,” said Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Pet owners count on ads to be truthful and not to misrepresent health-related benefits.

In this case, Mars Petcare simply did not have the evidence to back up the life-extending claims it made about its Eukanuba dog food.”

According to the FTC’s complaint, in 2015, Mars Petcare ran ads for Eukanuba on television, in print, and on the Internet, claiming that the dog food could increase the longevity of dogs’, based on a 10-year study of dogs that were fed Eukanuba and implying that the increase in lifespan was 30 percent or more.

One TV ad stated, for example: “10 years ago, we launched a long life study. What we observed was astonishing. With Eukanuba and proper care, dogs in the study were able to live beyond their typical lifespan.”

The ad then showed a dog named

“Iowa” who was 17 years old, while “the typical Labrador lifespan: [is] 12 years.” The implication was that Iowa had lived 30 percent longer than expected for her breed because she was fed Eukanuba.

The FTC alleges that the longevity claims are false or unsubstantiated and that the claim that longevity was proven through scientific evidence is false.

The proposed order settling the FTC’s charges prohibits Mars Petcare from engaging in similar deceptive acts or practices in the future. First, it prohibits the company from making any misleading or unsubstantiated claims that its Eukanuba-brand pet food or any other pet food will enable any dogs to extend their lifespan by 30 percent or more or live exceptionally long lives. It also prohibits the company from making misleading or unsubstantiated claims regarding the health benefits of any pet food, and requires the company to have competent and reliable scientific evidence to back up any such claims.

Finally, the proposed order prohibits Mars Petcare, when advertising any pet food, from misrepresenting the existence, results, conclusions, or interpretations of any study, or falsely stating that the health benefits claimed are scientifically proven. It also contains compliance and monitoring requirements to ensure the company abides by its terms.

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an administrative complaint when it has “reason to believe� that the law has been or is being violated, and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. When the Commission issues a consent order on a final basis, it carries the force of law with respect to future actions.

Each violation of such an order may result in a civil penalty of $40,000.

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Reminder!

Trick-o-treat candy is NOT for dogs! Xylitol and chocolate are huge toxins for dogs, among other culprits like gooey candies that stick to and break teeth. It’s great to include your dog in the annual festivities, but be sure to keep human treats well out of reach!

Dogs & Chemicals A recent article in Scientific Reports tells us that a 26 year old study at the University of Nottingham, England, has shown a 30% decline in sperm motility in dogs exposed to chemicals.

The study also reports that the rate of mortality for female puppies in the study, increased threefold between 1994 and 2014, as well as the incidence of undescended testicles, 10-fold, in males.

The findings may have implications for humans. Perhaps a decline in fertility and an increase in testicular cancers in humans may be related to chemical exposure.

One of the most concerning observations we saw in the report, was that they have not ruled out chemicals in dog food as culprits.

Canine Lifetime Health Project The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study recently celebrated its fourth anniversary. To date less than 1 percent of study participants dropped out, and a 89 percent of participants are up to date on study requirements.

The Dewey Golden Jubilee, in Dewey Beach, DE was noted as one of the largest fundraisers for the study by the Foundation.

The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is the largest and longest observational study ever undertaken in the United States to improve the health of dogs.

It monitors the health of over 3000 Golden Retrievers as well as their diets and environmental living conditions, including products used in their homes

like carpeting, type of pipes that supply their drinking water, chemicals used on their lawns and more.

During annual check-ups, veterinarians take blood, nail clippings, fur and other samples, and complete a veterinary questionnaire for the canine participant. All data collected is continually evaluated by the veterinary epidemiologist at the Foundation. The goals are to discover breakthroughs in prevention, treatments, and cures for the diseases that shorten the lives of our canine companions.

There is still time to register your Golden. Your vet will need to connect to the network as well. For more visit caninelifetimehealth.org

Four Legged Co-Worker?

According to the Society of Human Resource Management, 7 percent of employers now allow pets to come to work with their owners. That's up from 5 percent in the last 5 years.

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hey are described by the American Kennel Club as intelligent, inquisitive, cocky, commanding and animated. Let’s add resilient.

Rescued Pomeranians will be the star of the show at Talbot Humane’s 7th Annual Bark in the Park festival on October 8th, when many of the more than 300 “Poms” who were saved from abuse and neglect this past spring in Wicomico County, will reunite for POMapalooza! The Pomeranian Reunion, sponsored by Kevertin Pet Resort, is Talbot Humane’s chance to honor the Humane Society of Wicomico County for its outstanding rescue work and to thank the eight other animal welfare organizations that took in some of the Pomeranians, gave them medical care, grooming, socialization opportunities and then

found them loving, new homes.

Through the cooperation of local animal welfare groups, over 250 of the rescued Pomeranians and dozens of their puppies who were born in the shelters that took them in, have been adopted. The remaining dogs are still under medical care at the Humane Society of Wicomico, and will likely be held pending criminal charges filed against the former owners of the dogs.

“The public was so engaged in this story and in the welfare of these Pomeranians, and so many animal welfare groups banded together to help, that we thought it would be fun to see them all back together healthy and happy with their new families,” said Patty Quimby, Talbot Humane Executive Director. Everyone who adopted one of the rescued Pomeranians from any

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302-422-8100 of the shelters has been invited to join us for the reunion in the dog show ring. “They also will lead our annual Dog Parade, sponsored by Hair O’ The Dog Wine & Spirits,” Quimby said.

While many people gave the rescued Pomeranians a place to call home, many others across the Shore donated thousands of dollars in dog food and toys, cleaning supplies and monetary contributions. Groomers donated their time and resources, shaving and bathing the terribly matted and filthy dogs, clipping nails that were much too long, and cleaning ears and eyes.

In addition, many veterinarians donated much-needed medical care for the dogs, including sorely needed dental work.

Everyone who supported the rescue the rescue of the dogs should come out to see Pomeranian Reunion. “It was

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a true community effort to help these Pomeranians,” Quimby said. “Now it’s time for us to celebrate and see these resilient little dogs living happily with their new families.”

Although Pomeranians are our special guests this year, all dogs are encouraged to bring their people out to Bark in the Park. The festival is a wonderful opportunity for people to spend some quality time with their “best friends” and help raise much needed funds for Talbot Humane. Join in the annual Dog Parade, 5K Run/Walk, and fun Dog Show, with classes like Tallest Dog, Smallest Dog, Fluffiest Dog and more. Register for all events at www. talbothumane.org.

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Foreign Adoption

by Sandy Phillips

Libby & Polo hail from Cairo,Egypt.

Now residents of Middleton, DE

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here do you even begin on the topic of foreign dog rescue? Can you just put them on a plane with you? Are there health papers required, which will mean you need to find a vet, in a foreign country, and then one that will work with you for international paperwork?

We need interstate health papers here in the states, but what about "over the border?" Is there a great deal of "red tape?" Or can you quickly achieve what seems an impossible task to help a street dog?

Do you have to travel to the foreign country to make things happen or can you "mail order a dog?"

You know those television ads telling you if you send money they will send you a photograph of a dog in need? Here they will send you the dog. Much, much more rewarding, and you can see how your dollars are spent. You know what care has been paid for, and you reap the rewards in endless kisses directly from said "dog in need."

Let me address the question that

is already in your mind...why bother adopting from another country when our shelters here in the U.S. are just brimming with dogs looking for furever homes? Simply put, at least from my perspective, a dog in need is a dog in need. If you are in a position to offer a warm, loving home to a "dog in need" then it really shouldn't matter where or which shelter you adopt from or that it's in this country.

If you travel out of the country and see some of the deplorable living conditions these dogs face or how they are regularly abused, you would totally understand. Do I even have to mention the Yulin Dog Meat Festival?

There are shelters in other countries that are operated by very caring people, who often have even fewer resources than our shelters here in the U.S. Dogs fortunate enough to get into those shelters, where they get a steady supply of food and medical care, face even greater challenges getting into loving homes than dogs Stateside. To better the odds, many of these shelters look to other, more

Rico & Maya once called Puerto Rico home.

Now residents of Ocean City, MD

affluent countries, to ship these dogs too; thus giving the dogs more options for the life they deserve.

Many of the dogs plucked from the streets and are battered and ill. They are taken in by the shelter, nursed back to health and networked to the States.

For many, it's not just a new beginning, but a life-saver.

Surely there will be haters here, but if you hear even one of the stories surrounding how these dogs came to America, I'm confident you will get the picture quickly. It's about saving lives and borders don't matter.

We rounded up a handful of readers who have adopted from out of the Country; wow the stories are amazing!

The pups are just full of a passion for their new life, just like any shelter dog. However, some foreign dogs have different adjustments other than a new family. Many have to adapt to technology...i.e. electric, air-conditioning, heaters, paddle fans, vehicles and more. Things you and I don't think about, but that are totally new experiences for dogs from 3rd world parts of the globe.

Missy, from Aruba Now in Berlin, MD.

I would like you to meet some of these dogs, and hear about their journey to the States. To hear “why” their families chose to open their hearts and doors to foreign adoption.

GRREAT

GRREAT, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, foster care, and placement of Golden Retrievers in Maryland, northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, Delaware, south-central Pennsylvania, and eastern West Virginia.

GRREAT.org Polo & Libby are both Egyptian Golden Retrievers brought into this country by GRREAT Rescue. The result of a random connection to GRREAT by Lalia Hamdy Fayek of Cairo. Like many of the foreign rescues, she reaches out to U.S. rescues for assistance in placing their dogs.

Scott and Kelly Daniels, Polo & Libby’s humans, shared their adventure and Polo’s remarkable blessings. “ When Laila first contacted GRREAT we thought it was a scam requesting money for a sad looking paralyzed Golden puppy. We ignored the request initially. Laila contacted us again a month later and we decided, as a board, to check with other Golden rescues organizations in the U.S. to see if they were getting the same “scam” request. When we found out GRREAT was the only rescue contacted we responded to Laila and agreed to take Polo with one caveat; we would not send

funds to get him here. But, if they could get him to us we would take him. We were still skeptical.

Laila told us to give her two weeks and she would arrange travel from Cairo to John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). She arranged for flight parents and funding through a fund-raiser there in Cairo,”says Scott.

A flight parent is a person already traveling to the U.S. If you fly a dog by itself, it is considered cargo and the cost from Cairo is close to $1000.

When a dog accompanies a human, the charge is far less at approximately $250. “We worked with Laila and met the flight parent at JFK two weeks later to pick up Polo,” he continues.

To travel Polo had to have a canine medical passport; a document indicating he had all of the required medical checks and shots.

“Since Polo was paralyzed, we met the flight parents with a full triage kit and cleaned him up soon after he touched American soil.” Life begins anew.

When we asked Scott if he would do it all over again, his response was - “Absolutely! And I have done so 15 more times, since Polo’s arrival three and a half year’s ago. Why? “Because it’s the human thing to do, and once you see how dogs and animals in general are treated in Egypt you can’t not help.”

Polo was Laila’s first rescue sent to the U.S. and since then she has helped more than 400 dogs, sent to over 20 countries, to homes where they are valued and loved. “ She has become the Angel of rescue in Egypt,” says Scott.

Scott, a GRREAT board member,

Marley, from Tulum, Mexico.

Now in Ocean City, MD.

tells Delmarva Unleashed that they have also opened their own home to Libby, another special needs Golden from Egypt. They have also adopted 2 other typical dogs, called Baladis, from Laila which are descendants of the Pharro dogs. You may remember them from your high school history class as dogs with pointy ears.

Not all dogs that come from these rescues are special needs dogs, Polo and Libby are the exception and many props to the Daniels for stepping up to provide them with all the care they need to have as normal a canine life as possible.

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Zoe, from Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Now in Ocean City, MD.

therapy, Libby surgery and wheels that allow them to run with the rest of the Daniels pack.

Scott tells us that when Polo arrived with his x-rays, the veterinary specialist he took him to indicated that the images had been taken with machines that had not been used in the States for more than 50 years.

Polo and Libby both now have access to state of the art veterinary care and are enjoying successful lives with that care and the love and support they receive from the Daniels.

Polo even has his own Facebook page where they fund-raise for their medical expenses. To date they have funded their medical needs and paid for their wheels. Your support will assist with their ongoing therapy needs. Please visit their page for more information and updates from Polo himself.

Or, if your looking for a new Golden, please contact GRREAT at GRREAT. org.

Playa Animal Rescue, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico playaanimalrescue.org “dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating injured and abandoned dogs, and to finding permanent, loving homes for each of them.”

Karen Sutton adopted from the Playa Animal Rescue, not once, but twice.

When her husband asked her why she was flying to Mexico to pick up a rescue her response came from her heart. “ At first, I didn’t have the perfect answer other than I wanted to help what I saw as a very bad situation for animals. No matter what 3rd world country you travel to, you will find at least one animal that begs to be adopted and will follow you around during your whole vacation. Looking for food, a home and safety.

Yes, there are many dogs sharing the same needs in the States. The biggest problem with the 3rd world countries

is that there is little awareness of the necessity to spay/neuter. In fact, in Mexico there is a strong belief that males should not be neutered, that puppies were the problem of female dog owners. The female dogs don’t always have parents so they continue to populate more unwanted puppies.

For the dogs that roam the streets in the States, there are more services available and shelters that have substantial support when compared to 3rd world countries.

In fact, when I purchased my home in Mexico, there were no, no-kill shelters. A dog roaming the streets would be picked up by animal control and euthanized within hours, if not claimed right away. And that’s if they are not hit by cars, which happens frequently, or cut by a machete. Street dogs become aggressive for food and since their lives are not valued, they are quickly killed. Their plight is not recognized. So from my view, their need is far greater. For every female dog saved from the streets, another 50 - 100 unwanted puppies are prevented as well,” she continues.

The Playa AR obtained Zoe’s passport for Karen and her total cost to get her Stateside was around $200, which included a vet check for the necessary papers and required vaccines for entry.

If you choose a dog from their website and cannot get it’s flight arranged quickly. They charge $50 per month room and board. We can’t feed them here for that, so you know the rescue is not trying to make money off you, simply providing the basics and safety.

While Karen traveled to pick up Zoe, this rescue also offers travel parents to transport dogs and you simply meet your new dog at the airport.

Karen’s Mexican adventure didn’t stop with Zoe. She has been joined by rescue dog Marley, who had found her way to one of the more recent spay/ neuter clinics, Lost Dog Foundation.

While this rescue is actually based in Virginia they focus their rescue efforts in areas in the Yucatan of Mexico.

Again, an organization that Karen would recommend. They also provide transport to the States to those with open hearts. You can learn more about them at LostDogFoundation.org.

Storm, from Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Now in Roxana, DE

Mary VanEss of Roxana, DE has also adopted from the Playa Del Carmen Rescue and she chose her dog from their website. She completed an online application and participated in a “home visit” by a local rescue representative. She was also required to supply a letter of reference from her veterinarian. While these rescues work diligently to get these dogs homes, they take the job seriously that these dogs are moving on to quality lives and that what they have endured on the streets is just a memory.

Mary says she would do it all over again as well. “It was such an easy process, noting that the rescue was very truthful about her prospect, Storm. They provided her estimated age, observed personality traits and energy level. “Because I already had another dog and a cat at home, I wanted to be sure she would be a fit and they even evaluated her with other animals providing an excellent assessment,” she says.

“The rescue continues to keep in touch via email and they ask for updates on how she is doing. I also send pictures via Facebook of this once homeless dog just chillin’ on the sofa.”

For Mary the adoption fee was only the $50 to cover the veterinary expense and an $80 plane ticket. Storm arrived with travel parents and Mary met them at the airport.

When we asked Mary about why a foreign adoption, she tells us that dogs all over the world need homes and that one life is just as important as the next, that street dogs in Mexico really have it rough.

She also tells Delmarva Unleashed that “every experience for Storm is new. “She was frightened of the T.V.

when I first put it on. She wouldn’t go in a room with the ceiling fan on for at least a day. I so enjoy going through these new experiences with her. I’m not a fan of Winter or snow, but I looked forward to her first experience and what her reaction to yet another new experience would be. She just loves the snow! Who would have thought?” Mary says.

Sargent Peppers Friends, Aruba

“take you home” sgtpeppersfriends.com When Lauren Rolleston and Jon Jon Emm were looking for a new family member she explored foreign adoption, knowing that she would be helping get a dog off the streets and to a promising future.

After a recent trip to the Dominican, she was heart broken to see all the dogs on the streets. “Many countries don’t see dogs as companions, so when we decided it was time for a second dog, I wanted to give one the life it deserves,” Lauren tells us.

Missy arrived from Aruba with travel parents and the rescue provided the travel passport after carefully looking into Lauren and Jon Jon. They participated in a back ground check and interviews. Since she already had an adopted dog from a local shelter they too were asked to provide a reference that Lauren and Jon Jon would be quality pet parents.

While the entire process took about a month, Lauren says she would do it all over again. “Working with the rescue was a pleasure,” she says. “I love the

feeling of rescuing an Aruban street dog. Missy’s litter was found abandon at a construction site. Some with broken bones. She herself, had a lot of fur missing, so we started her on fish oil for her coat and skin as soon as she arrived. She is doing very well now.”

“While adopting from Aruba was a pain free experience, the aftermath was constant work. You really don’t know how the dog is going to act, coming from an impoverished world.

Missy was not about people or loud noises. Cars on the road during walks, fireworks, loud voices and airplanes still scare her. The first few months of having her we never once got a kiss (a lick). No matter how gentle or how much loving we gave her. However, after some rigorous training, snuggles and lots of playtime with her brother Milo, one day she hopped up on the couch and gave Jon Jon a big kiss.

They haven’t stopped since!

The Sato Project thesatoproject.org “dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned dogs from Puerto Rico.”

Although essentially a U.S. territory, dogs fair no better in Puerto Rico.

Dead Dog Beach is a place of it’s own and it is said that no dog ever walks to that destination. They are simply dropped off and abandoned. Many will not see their second birthday. Their only hope it to brave contact with the loving hands of the people of The Sato Project.

What is a Sato? Their website defines them as follows: “Satos are usually small dogs under 30lbs. The majority have terrier in them, so they

tend to be incredibly smart and quick to learn. Many have the instantly recognizable ‘sato’ ears; large ears that stick up. If these amazing little dogs ever get their own Disney movie, then we are sure they would be able to fly.”

They sound adorable; no photo required. Of course we have some photographed for you, and you can see the total adorableness of Rico and Maya.

Rico’s story is a classic one of abuse and ends with the good fortune to be taken in and offered new opportunities to thrive.

The Sato Project is yet another avenue to pursue when looking abroad to help a street dog. Reader Kathi Brown, tells us that the rescue is just amazing, that they visit Dead Dog Beach everyday, without fail; offering food, fresh water and love to abandon dogs.

All while working towards getting as many as possible into a better life and into loving homes. Many have to learn to trust and for those that do, doors open. They are working with legislature to have the Sato declared the State Dog and ultimatley change their plight over all.

As you can clearly see foreign adoption is really quite the simple process in many countries. However, we caution you to do your homework or contact one of these rescues if you would like to learn more. These stories share a common interest in dogs and their welfare; that all canine lives matter both far and near. If your looking for a new family member, please consider adoption. A dog in need, is a “dog in need” regardless of their locale.

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Dewey’s Fall Golden Jubilee

Sept 30 – Oct 2, 2016

T here’s a Gold Rush heading to Dewey Beach the weekend of Septem-

ber 30 – Oct 2, 2016. It’s the 2016 Fall Dewey’s Golden Jubilee (DGJ) - our Fourth!

Golden retrievers will find a little piece of heaven with their families during this fun-filled weekend on Dewey’s beautiful dog-friendly beaches! (Dewey dog license required – see website for details).

This event is a fun way for golden owners to gather together and celebrate this amazing breed, and hopefully DE’s state dog!

This event also serves a purpose; any funds raised related to this event are donated to the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, part of Morris Foundation’s Canine Lifetime Health Project. It’s the largest and longest observational study ever undertaken in the United States to improve the health of dogs. The study is dedicated to helping us better understand what causes major diseases, including cancer, in our dogs. It will lead to answers

that explain why diseases develop, and provide clues as to how diet, exercise, environment and genetics may impact lifelong health and well-being.

The weekend will kick-off with the “Gold Rush” to Rehoboth Beach on Friday evening. Families and friends, along with their goldens, will parade along Rehoboth Avenue, enjoying an evening of strolling, shopping, munching and mingling along the Rehoboth Avenue.

Saturday at 10 am at the LifeSaving Station on Dagsworthy Street, there will be Blessing of the Animals, announcements by Mayor Hanson, and prizes. Before the adventure on the beach there will be photo ops that include one BIG group photo and smaller groups shots for rescues, therapy dogs, puppies and seniors!

As everyone is deployed to the beach for the golden romp in the surf, all are equipped with a poop bag and tennis ball in hand!

There is an afternoon Poop Patrol walk scheduled at 3 pm Saturday and

again Sunday morning where all will pups and parents are invited to form a “chorus line� to venture along the beach to be sure no unwanted presents are left behind.

The highlight for Saturday evening will be on the beach at Dagsworthy Street. It may be a brisk cool evening in the dark but all will stay warm with pups in lighted collars, blankets and a roaring beach bonfire sponsored by GRREAT Golden Retriever Rescue.

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Continue from pg. 15 Pomapalooza ably grown. Featured food vendors include the Sprout Food Truck, Rise Up Coffee, Jamie’s Catering serving pulled pork from Pop’s Old Place, Highland Creamery, and more. Talbot Humane will launch new efforts at Bark in the Park to promote local food producers who are humanely raising animals. Please plan to try what’s new on our menu this year for breakfast and/or lunch!

The day kicks off with a 5K Fun Run/ Walk on Easton’s beautiful Rails to Trails, sponsored by Tricycle and Run. Other festival features are: the Pawrade of Adoptable Dogs from many area animal welfare organizations; The Pet Boutique, sponsored by St. Michaels Pet Supplies and featuring their

stores must-have pet items; agility and other canine demonstrations; groomers from Kevertin Pet Resort; veterinarians and animal welfare groups; business and craft vendors; live music from Three Penny Opera; and a kid’s agility course.

Admission is free to Bark in the Park, held at Idlewild Park in Easton, October 8th from 8 am-noon. The public can register for the Dog Parade, 5K Fun Run/Walk and the Fun Dog Show online at www.talbothumane.org. All proceeds benefit the shelter animals at Talbot Humane. All dogs must be leashed.

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Speak! But Not Too Much

by Amanda Abresch, B.S., ABCDT, APDT, CPDT-KA

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ou may not be aware of this dogs, but they love to bark. If you live in a multiple dog household, you know that many times dogs will bark just because another dog is barking. Barking is a good thing for dogs; it's one of the ways they communicate. Most of the time, dogs rely on body language and save the barking for when there’s something really important going on, but some dogs just love to bark at everything. Maybe it’s a genetic predisposition, learned behavior, or something intentionally taught by their humans; but barking that goes on incessantly can give you a headache. Barking that goes on non-stop can be an indicator of distress in your dog.

What can you do about barking? First, it helps to know that there are usually reasons for barking, even if it eventually turns into an annoying habit. There are five main types of barking that we see: -Excited Play Alert Barking -Fearful Alarm Barking -Territorial Barking -Boredom Barking -Attention-Seeking Barking In reality, most barking starts out as one of the first three types of barking but then evolves into something they do out of boredom or to get your attention. Dogs can also bark as a coping mechanism for some stressors. This is when it becomes more of a problem for you and your dog.

Just as with other problem behaviors, it is crucial to work with a professional, certified trainer to help you and your dog. Only with the help of a professional can you be sure why your dog is barking and the best route to help your individual dog.

Either way, the treatment plan should involve the following components: -Alternative behaviors that you can reinforce -Setting your dog up for success -Consistency in dealing with barking Let's do a generic example together, shall we?

You have a dog who barks whenever people pass by your home. You meet with a certified trainer; through assessment and history taking, they determine it is likely a territorial bark or at least started out as such. It may have begun as territorial barking to alert you that there are potential visitors or to alert the passers-by that this is their territory. This does not mean that your dog has any negative feelings towards the passers-by but is simply letting you or them know what's going on.

Alternative Behaviors: -Try to encourage your dog to come to you instead of barking. This way they can still let you know that someone is there but will not drive you (and possibly your neighbors) crazy.

To do this, call your dog to you when they begin to bark, even if they are only moving a few feet away from the window.

When he/she gets to you, give a treat right away. The longer your dog stays there, the more treats they get. At first, it may be a treat every second, but over time the treats will get spaced out and eventually faded out. As your dog gets better at running to you when people walk by, ask him/her to do more behaviors, such as sit, down, stay, roll over, etc. Repeat this as often as possible. Over time your dog will learn that it is more rewarding to come to you than bark at things outside.

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run over to them to get their attention—be sure to stay upbeat and excited, more so than whatever is outside, so it makes sense for your dog to choose you.

Setting up for Success: Try to limit your dog's access to windows or open doors through which they can see things outside when you are not around to redirect him/her.

You want to break their habit of barking at everything, by limiting their access to 'everything' outside to bark at so they are not just barking all day while you are at work.

Try closing blinds/windows to achieve this, or have your dog in a different room where there will not be as much activity outside through the window.

The reason it is so important to block this access is that every time your dog barks he/she is reinforcing themselves. That's right- barking in and of itself is reinforcing. Think about it: someone walks by, the entire time they are passing the window/ door, and they are in your dog's sight, your dog barks. When they are out of your dog's sight, the barking stops. In your dog's mind, that translates to the barking making the person leave.

Setting up for success means that your dog is in a situation where he is best prepared to make the right decision, one where it takes more work to make the wrong decision than the right one!

Consistency: This is critical with any behavioral problem!

Your dog needs to learn every time that it is more work to bark (by

moving blinds or finding an open window elsewhere) and more rewarding to choose an alternative behavior (coming to you and sitting, waiting for treat/praise). Dogs are the ultimate example of “work smarter, not harder.”

Consistency means every person in the house, every time.

There can be other components to this treatment plan, such as working on greetings at the door and working on not reacting similarly on walks, but these are the things your dog needs to learn to change that behavior.

Before you stop reading, I have to warn you of something which I see all the time across the spectrum of behaviors. It’s called the Extinction Burst, and barking is one of the behaviors where you can experience this phenomenon. This is a period of increased barking that occurs after you start training to diminish the barking.

This happens because the barking has worked so well in the past, that they try harder to get the reaction that they want; this means louder, more persistent barking. Do not give up when you get to this point!! You are SO close! Remain persistent and more stubborn than your dog; they will learn that barking does not work anymore.

By the way, don’t worry, your dog will still bark if they need to get your attention for something important; this is the benefit of reward based training and not simply punishing the behavior— they learn an appropriate alternative behavior but do not become fearful of barking!

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by Sandy Phillips

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ll Paws is a small doggie daycare and boarding facility in West Ocean City. It's a daycare with a focus on canine socialization.

Dogs that come for a trial experience are required to spend an entire day at the facility for an evaluation and short training session to see how they fit into the group. "Dogs that come here have often never been in a canine group situation before and they not only have to deal with a new place and new people; they have to handle play time well and most need to learn the rules.

Because everything here is so new for them, they are often stressed and anxious. Some even have to deal with a level of separation anxiety or the fact that they were not well socialized as youngsters," says owner Rose Stivers.

"We access each dog to see if they will require additional training before joining the group," she continues.

The focus is on the dog having a positive experience and creating a desire to come to daycare for the dog.

All staff members receive training from Lenore Bennett of Bayside Dog Training, and staff continue ongoing

learning as they work through challenges with different dogs. They learn a variety of handling techniques, proper leash walking skills and how to manage groups of dogs effectively, and all from a positive perspective.

Staff are on constant lookout for any negative behaviors that might be brewing as they supervise the dogs.

They are schooled in body language and gestures and if any warning signs are identified the dog is immediately re-directed to a more positive focus.

“Most of the dogs here come on a regular basis, and we know their personalities; who gets along with who, who is high energy and which dogs just like to chill. All of these things help us know more about which group to place a new dog in, after his evaluation day at the daycare. Also, the course we teach them that first day, "Intro to Kennel Manners," offers them better social skills that first day when they are mixed with a group of dogs. "It's all about setting them up for success,” says Rose. “Then everyone has a great day at daycare!”

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The Anterior cruciate ligament runs from the back of the lateral femur to the top of the medial tibia, opposite that of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). It sits in the dog's stifle, a veterinary term for the knee. Its function is to help keep the femur and tibia inline by preventing the tibia from sliding forward and decrease internal

by John Maniatty V.M.D. rotation of the tibia. Unlike a human knee, that sits horizontally a dog’s stifle sits at an angle or slope as seen in the first diagram. In between the bones are the two ligaments and the meniscus as shown in diagram 2. The meniscus are fibrous tissues shaped like the letter c. They help keep the ends of the bones in place and act as the shock absorber between the bones.

The ACL is made up of two pieces, the smaller medial portion, and the larger lateral portion. This is important when the veterinarian test for an ACL injury.

When testing for an ACL injury, the veterinarian will test for a drawer, tibial thrust, and excessive rotation. They will also take radiographs to see if there are arthritic changes in the joint and assess the tibia’s location

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and negatives and needs to be assessed in the light of the dog's weight, overall health, and stifle conformation. Obese dogs before any ACL surgery should lose weight to lessen the load on the repair and give it the best chance at healing. The overall health has to do with the ability to heal. Young dogs heal faster then old dogs. Certain disease conditions will inhibit healing, i.e. Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease), hypothyroidism, diabetes....

The conformation of the joint affects the ability for the surgery to be preformed. Dogs with a patella that slides out will need to have that repaired along with the ACL repair. That would make certain procedures more difficult if not impossible. Also, the angle the top of the tibia makes in the joint can preclude certain surgeries from being done. To assess it radiographs need to be done. The angles need to be precisely measured to give the most accurate information, and sedation may be needed.

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with respect to the femur. Drawer and tibial thrust test the medial band of the ACL. When the medial portion is torn, we get the tibia sliding forward with the leg flexed and extended. The test for the drawer is done by grasping the bottom of the femur and top of the tibia. With the leg flexed or extended the tibia will slide forward about the femur. The tibial thrust test is done by placing one hand on the distal femur with a finger on the front bone of the proximal tibia, tibial crest. The other hand grasps the metatarsus and flexes the hock, the joint below the stifle.

This will create pressure on the knee, and the tibia slides forward thrust.

Testing the lateral portion can only be done in extension because in flexion it is pulled tight. With the leg extended it will have greater inward and outward rotation. The opposite leg can be used for comparison. These tests can be painful and the patient may not allow it or become to tense for accurate testing and sedation may be needed.

Once an ACL injury has been diagnosed treatment needs to be discussed.

If it is thought to be a partial sprain and stability is still adequate then rest and pain medication can help. Medications used to help treat are non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, glucosamine with chondroitin sulfate, and omega three fatty acids. Some dogs will heal and return to function, but we must remember it can tear and completely rupture. When this occurs surgery is usually required because joint instability leads to arthritic changes and progressive lameness.

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Keep Your Pet Breathing Easy

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or the past several months, I’ve been counseling my mother, long-distance, through her young cat’s respiratory problems. Back in May, Spencer went through a lot of diagnostic testing and spent some time in an oxygen cage in the ICU. He responded well to antibiotics, but immediately relapsed when they were finished. Her vet in Florida refilled the medication for a longer treatment course and Spencer improved and was asymptomatic for 3 months, until his latest episode.

Having a pet in respiratory distress is incredibly stressful and carry.

One of my clients has set up a makeshift oxygen cage at home for her cat with severe, chronic asthma for those times when the daily oral medications and inhaler aren’t enough.

They’ve already used it several times to save her life.

Animals with asthma or bronchitis generally have widespread inflammation throughout their lungs. This inflammation can be triggered or worsened by many factors, including allergies and poor air quality. Exposure to pollens and other allergens raise the histamine levels in the body, starting an inflammatory cascade that leads to worsen ing of the condition. When this happens, the dog or cat’s respiratory rate will increase and they will usually start coughing.

If your pet coughs once or twice every once in awhile, it is likely nothing to worry about, but if it becomes more frequent, you should mention it to your veterinarian.

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Your veterinarian can check your pet’s respiratory rate during a physical exam and will listen to their heart and lungs to see if there are any other signs of trouble. If they hear or see any cause for concern, they will likely recommend radiographs (x-rays) to further investigate. Radiographs can usually help differentiate these conditions from other disease that affect the respiratory system, such as pneumonia, congestive heart failure, heartworm disease and lung cancer.

If your pet isn’t coughing, but is breathing harder than normal...

check your pet’s respiratory rate throughout the day, during and after different activities. Count how many breaths your pet takes per minute. When your pet is sleeping, the respiratory rate should be somewhere between 12-30. Obviously, the rate will increase with activity. This is a good technique to learn in case you might need to use it as a reference or to monitor your pet’s health in the future.

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