May June 2011 Delmarva Unleashed

Vol. 3 Issue 3 - May/June 2011

Unintended Consequences, Part II Boating With My Buddy Hold Me Back, Part II Daisey Honess, CBBD Delmarva Pets The Wag List

Emergency Preparedness For Your Pet

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Delmarva Unleashed A Supplement of Grand Living Magazine

Vol. 3 Issue 3- May/June 2011

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Boating With My Buddy

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Daisey Honess, CBBD

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Unintended

Publisher Sandy Phillips Associate Publisher Farin Phillips Editor Lou Ann Hill Creative Sandy Phillips Farin Phillips

Consequences; Part II 6

Hurricane Preparedness

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Bark for Life

Contributing Writers Stephen Frolich John Maniatty, V.M.D. Grand Living Main Office Advertising Info: (410)726-7334

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Cover Marvin, the lovable companion of Jeanette Walker of Millsboro, DE., enjoying his favorite past time.

In celebration of Delmarva Unleashed’s first year anniversary, we present our “canine staff.”

They provide lots of input and inspiration.

Marla

Max Mr. Darcy Marla was recently adopted from the Wicomico Humane Society and is a wonderful addition.

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Boating With My Buddy Photo: Riley Rooney from Paws & Claws Etc.

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he boating season will soon be upon us. As you gather your boating supplies for the season and prepare your boat for launch, here is a simple check list you should complete to protect your furry first mate:

1) A life jacket for dogs.

2) Shade for your dog.

3) Water and a bowl to drink from.

4) Paper towels, if they have an accident in the boat.

5) A dog first aid kit.

Swimming, for a lot of dogs, is second nature. They get in and start doing the “doggy paddle.” Keep in mind, it’s not a stroke that will allow them to swim long distances or for an extended time period. Many dogs will be in or around the water for hours but are not continuously swimming. They find a place to rest and then they’ll go back in. Remember; there is no resting place in the middle of the bay or off shore in the ocean, without a place to rest, your pet needs a life jacket before entering the water.

The buoyancy the jacket provides will allow them to take breaks when they tire, without the risk of sinking. Life jackets are readily available in all sizes and make it easy for dogs to stay afloat.

You may think you don’t need a life jacket because your dog will not jump in. However, they could be standing on a slippery edge of the boat, and fall off. There is always the risk the boat may capsize or sink, and every life onboard needs protection, even the furry ones.

When your dog is in the water, even with a life jacket, watch to see if their tail starts to drag and stops acting like a rudder.

This is a sign of fatigue, and your dog needs to be out of the water quickly. Several times, I have seen clients bring their dog into my practice, the day after heavy swimming, with a dog that will not lift its tail, and that whines when we touch that area. Some think the tail is broken. But, there is no break, but in actuality the muscles are just sore. We refer to this condition as “Lab Tail.”

Another danger, lurking aboard your boat for your dog, is heat stroke. Boats are made from fiberglass or metal. In the sun, these materials reflect and radiate heat. Standing or laying on this hot surface can be dangerous. Despite emergency medical care in dogs, heat stroke has a 50% mortality rate. If the dog does survive, there still may be permanent brain or organ damage, and

they become more prone to suffer from heat stroke in the future.

Simply providing shade and clean drinking water can prevent this dire situation.

Without a fresh water option, dogs will drink the bay or ocean water. They don’t understand that salt water dehydrates them, and they will drink the salt water repeatedly, trying to quench their thirst. I see many dogs each summer with diarrhea, secondary to drinking salt water.

It’s always nice to have something to clean up with, if your dog has an accident on the boat. Sometimes nerves will lead to this.

If your dog has not been out on a boat before, you should try to introduce them to the boat gradually. Put them on the boat while it is on the trailer, or docked and not moving. Allow them to walk around and sniff. After a few minutes, turn on the engine so that they become accustomed to the sound of the motor. Observe their behavior, so you will know what to expect before taking them out. Some dogs may get sea sick and vomit on the boat. If you suspect sea sickness led to an accident, you can keep Meclizine 25mg(Bonine, Antivert 25, Dramamine Less-Drowsy formula), in the dog first aid kit. Check with your vet ahead of time for the specific dosage for your dog.

A first aid kit for your dog is always a good idea to have on hand in case of an unforeseen problem. A toe nail could tear off, your dog could get stuck on a fish hook, a paw lacerated on a rock or sea shell, or there could be an upset stomach from eating something. First aid kits should have tweezers, bandage materials, tape, Quick Stop (to help stop a bleeding nail) antibiotic ointment, sterile wipes, dog sunscreen, fly/mosquito repellent, an antiseptic cleanser, Benadryl for an allergic reactions, and the meclizine for seasickness. Again, ask your veterinarian for the dose. First aid kits can be purchased on line or at your local pet store, or you can compile your own.

With a completed check list, your time on the water with your furry first mate can be a fun outing for everyone!

Dr. John Maniatty is a board-certified veterinarian in practice at the Ocean City Animal Hospital, Ocean City, MD, and now at the Ocean View Animal Hospital, Ocean View, DE. www.grandlivingmag.com

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Daisey Honess, CBBD (Certified Bed Bud Detector)

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by Sandy Phillips

rom local run-away to certified sniffer-dog, Daisey Honess, a local Beagle, has embarked on a very successful career on Delmarva.

After completing 600 hours of “professional scent detection training,” at the American Canine Scent Detection Center in Welcome, MD and certification by Third Party Testing in LaPlata, MD, Daisey has taken the position of “Bed Bug Detector” at Ladybug Pest Management in Delmar, DE. Daisey’s work day often begins with a daily review of her scent detection skills, making her bi-annual recertification a snap.

On many days, she is engaged in field work, where she locates the offending pest with a resounding 97% accuracy. Her inspection is quick and efficient and is completed with little disturbance to the home or residents.

With the rise of “green pest management,” bed bug detection dogs are gaining popularity. They are a safer alternative to excessive pesticide use and a scientifically-proven pest management strategy. Small agile dogs are perfect for locating pest in crevices, wall voids, and furniture gaps, where humans are not able to investigate. Their superior sense of smell allows them to pin-point the exact area where bed bugs are, and to determine if they are active or dead.

This allows for minimal use of chemicals to eradicate the problem. According to the National Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association, dogs smell in parts per trillion, We Offer something a human cannot do, and thus can Grooming! detect bed bugs through all of its life-cycle stages; from eggs to nymphs to adults.

There are an estimated 200 certified bedbug dogs in the country, and the numbers are growing. With the increase in global travel The One Stop for All Your Pet Supply Needs and shared living accommodations, bed bugs are on the rise in the U.S., and the services Open 7 Days a Week of these skilled canines are very much in Mon.-Fri. - 9:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. demand.

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Unintended Consequences, Part II

by Sandy Phillips

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ust moved to the shore? All settled in that cute bungalow in “The Pines?” One of the things that most likely attracted you to our beautiful shore is our wildlife. Oodles of deer, geese, wild turkey, and those mischievous raccoons, we certainly have an abundance of the “wild” and “furry.”

If you’re reading Delmarva Unleashed, you most likely have your own domestic “furry friend,” or at least a genuine interest in owning one. Have you ever thought about the relationship between the wild and the domestic? The two can peacefully co-exist, but there is a line you should never cross, so the two don’t meet and result in unintended consequences.

Much like the great baseball story, where the stadium was built and people came from all around to see and play, wildlife will come right up to you and in your door, if you feed them. It sounds like a wonderful way to explore nature.

But, would you play that game if you lived on the Serengeti with lions, tigers, and wildebeest? Inviting those animals up to your door?

Of course, this is Delmarva, where we don’t have lions, tigers and wildebeest. We just have those cute little raccoons, fox, and groundhogs, so there should be little concern, right?

Wrong! Each of those animals has the potential to carry and transmit rabies, a disease that affects the central nervous system and one for which there is no known cure, it is nearly always fatal. Rabies in humans is very rare in the United States, but rabies in certain animals, especially wildlife, is common in many parts of the country.

In 2010, 354 cases of rabies were confirmed in the state of Maryland; 217 of those cases were identified in raccoons, and 83 on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Rabies has reached epidem-

ic proportions in Worcester County, and is on the rise in each of the surrounding counties. The greatest danger occurs when you inadvertently expose yourself or your family to seemingly healthy wildlife that visit your backyard. If that cute little raccoon or feral cat, that is visiting you every day, has come in contact with an infected animal, they too are now caring the disease (although not yet symptomatic), and will now expose you, your family and your own pets. Even if they don’t have rabies, they may carry round worms, Leptospirosis, Parvo, Canine Distemper and other undesirable illnesses.

But why worry? Your pets are current on their vaccines, right? In Maryland, when a pet is exposed, even if current on vaccines, they are required to have a booster shot. It’s in the best interest of your pet to seek veterinary help, if you believe your pet has been exposed and do so, in a timely matter. The greater amount of time that has passed since the actual vaccine was administered, the greater the risk of the exposure to the infection. Immunity is at its peak shortly after vaccination and wanes over time. Keeping up with a booster shot is of utmost importance. Boosters given, directly after exposure, will help to ward off infection.

Be diligent if you have already begun feeding area wildlife. You and your pets may be at risk. Nocturnal wildlife that is out during the day is suspicious. If the masked bandit that comes around every evening to clean up the dinner scraps, suddenly comes around and plays with your dog at 2:00 in the afternoon, very loud alarms should go off if your head. Nocturnal animals, those that are typically active during the night, are not healthy if active during the day!

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Hurricane Season Will Soon Be Here Do You Have A Preparedness Kit?

Pet

1. Get a Kit of pet emergency supplies.

Just as you do with your family’s emergency supply kit, think first about the basics for survival, particularly food and water.

• Food: Keep at least three days of food in an airtight, waterproof container.

• Water: Store at least three days of water specifically for your pets, in addition to water you need for yourself and your family.

• Medicines and medical records: Keep an extra supply of medicines your pet takes on a regular basis in a waterproof container.

• First aid kit: Talk to your veterinarian about what is most appropriate for your pet’s emergency medical needs. Most kits should include cotton bandage rolls, bandage tape and scissors; antibiotic ointment; flea and tick prevention; latex gloves, isopropyl alcohol and saline solution. Include a pet first aid reference book.

• Collar with ID tag, harness or leash: Your pet should wear a collar with its rabies tag and identification at all times.

Include a backup leash, collar and ID tag in your pet’s emergency supply kit.

• Important documents: Place copies of your pet’s registration information, adoption papers, vaccination documents and medical records in a clean plastic bag or waterproof container and also add them to your kit.

• Crate or other pet carrier: If you need to evacuate in an emergency situation take your pets and animals with you, provided that it is practical to do so.

• Sanitation: Include pet litter and litter box if appropriate, newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags and household chlorine bleach to provide for your pet’s sanitation needs.

You can use bleach as a disinfectant (dilute nine parts water to one part bleach), or in an emergency you can also use it to purify water. Use 8 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water, stir well and let it stand for 30 minutes before use. Do not use scented or color safe bleaches or those with added cleaners.

• A picture of you and your pet together: If you become separated from your pet during an emergency, a picture of you and your pet together will help you document ownership and allow others to assist you in identifying your pet. Include detailed information about species, breed, age, sex, color and distinguishing characteristics.

• Familiar items can help reduce stress for your pet. Put favorite toys, treats or bedding in your kit.

Consider two kits. In one, put everything your pets will need to stay where you are and make it on your own. The other should be a lightweight, smaller version you can take with you if you and your pets have to get away.

2. Make a Plan for what you will do in an emergency.

Plan in advance what you will do in an emergency. Be prepared to assess the situation. Use common sense and whatever you have on hand to take care of yourself and ensure your pet’s safety during an emergency.

Evacuate. Plan how you will assemble your pets and anticipate where you will go. If you must evacuate, take your pets with you, if practical. If you go to a public shelter, keep in mind your pets may not be allowed inside. Secure appropriate lodging in advance depending on the number and type of animals in your care. Consider family or friends outside your immediate area who would be willing to take in you and your pets in an emergency. Other options may include: a hotel or motel that takes pets or some sort of boarding facility, such as a kennel or veterinary hospital that is near an evacuation facility or your family’s meeting place. Find out before an emergency happens if any of these facilities in your area might be viable options for you and your pets.

Develop a buddy system. Plan with neighbors, friends or relatives to make sure that someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. Talk with your pet care buddy about your evacuation plans and show them where you keep your pet’s emergency supply kit. Also designate specific locations, one in your immediate neighborhood and other farther away, where you will meet in an emergency.

Talk to your pet’s veterinarian about emergency planning.

Discuss the types of things you should include in your pet’s emergency first aid kit. Get the names of vets or veterinary hospitals in other cities where you might need to seek temporary shelter. Also talk with your veterinarian about microchipping. If you and your pet are separated, this permanent implant for your pet and corresponding enrollment in a recovery database can help a veterinarian or shelter identify your animal. If your pet is microchipped, keeping your emergency contact information up to date and listed with a reliable recovery database is essential to you and your pet being reunited.

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Canine Caregivers are canine companions, guide dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs, therapy dogs, police dogs, cancer survivor dogs and diagnostic dogs who, with their owners, are joining the American Cancer Society to celebrate cancer survivorship, and honor those lost to cancer. They also walk to fundraise in support of cancer research, education, awareness, patient services, advocacy, and to help eliminate the suffering that cancer causes worldwide.

Canine companions represent unconditional love, joy, security, compassion and all with no judgments of human abilities or appearances. The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is an irresistible way to take a bite out of cancer, have fun, and make new friends — canine and human.

How it’s done...

Teams consist of 8-14 canine walkers, and at least one human member designated as the team captain. Teams can come from corporations, hospitals, neighborhoods, churches, schools, families and other organizations.

Following a 2.5 mile walk, team members, both human and canine, can experience a festive atmosphere as they enjoy music and food. They can also, participate in fund raising activities, contests, while learning about cancer prevention and healthy living.

The American Cancer Society is proud to partner with Tails n’ Tubs for its 2nd annual BARK For Life of Wicomico County, Dog Days of Summer. We invite you and your canine to recruit your packs and join us for a wonderful weekend of “Yappy Hours” and walking for a cause.

The events will take place on Saturday evening, July 30th, for our “Yappy Hour” and Sunday, July 31st, for our walk and carnival. The event will begin with an opening ceremony, at Tails n’ Tubs. We will walk to the newly opened Salisbury Dog Park and back to Tails n’ Tubs for a lively afternoon of fun.

What it is...

The American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life (BFL) is an ACS Relay For Life (RFL) fundraising event that honors the care giving qualities and life long contributions of our canine “Best Friends.” It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society.

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Why we do it...

Cancer touches everyone in some way. Bark For Life is an opportunity for the entire community to make a difference in the fight against cancer!

Who we are...

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community based volunteer health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, by preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and patient services. We are here all day, every day, finding a cure in your community!

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Let your dog take a bite out of cancer! Canines of all types will come together, in pack, at Bark For Life, to support their human’s efforts to fight cancer.

Your dog can have his own webpage, hold his own fundraiser, ask for donations, and come out with you and your friends to take a walk and play doggie games…all to benefit the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving programs.

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Hold Me Back!

by Stephen Frolich

Helpful Harnesses: Previously mentioned harnesses which connect to the leash on the back, create Sled dogs, but this does not preclude specialized harnesses from helping to stop the pulling. The revolutionary Easy Walk Harness (Premier Pet Products) rotates the connection point from the back to the front of the chest of your dog. This simple relocation has a magical effect because it uses your dog's own body biometrics for the training. This is accomplished, because as the dog pulls past you, it actually causes its own body to torque. This torquing movement creates an unnatural and uncomfortable walking position, so the dog WANTS to stay behind you or by your side. Quickly your dog will learn they cannot pass the centerline of your leg and must stay by your side. Second, the new location on the chest removes the ability for the dog to lower its haunches and pull against you. Third, if your dog does lunge after a squirrel hard enough, the momentum alone has the ability to literally spin it's body around and away from the provoking stimulus, and the next thing he knows, he's facing you…and you're not happy!

There are additional, helpful products, which use a similar methods of redirecting your pet, such as the Halti (Coastal Pet Products) and the Gentle Leader (Premier Pet Products). These two innovative products act like a bridal on a horse. They redirect the dog's muzzle, and where the nose goes the body follows! It's Physics!

On your mark… Get set…Fall !

If you have ever been in a three legged race you can understand how walking with a partner is a completely different than walking down the street on your own. Each person tries to take a step, you get all tangled and you both fall. You keep falling over and over in hysterics until you realize how to work together, sensing the timing for each step and supporting your partner. Walking your dog is similar, only this time you are in a six legged race, and your partner speaks a whole different language.

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Part II

How you hold your leash can start this process off on the right foot. Most people loop the end of their leash over their right wrist and correct their dog with their left hand. In this typical arrangement, all the excess "leash material" drapes in front of your legs/ body. To gain a physical advantage against pulling, try this simple modification to holding the lead for extra strength and leverage, the next time you go for a walk: 1. Loop the end of the leash on your right hand, but instead, pass the excess leash material behind your hips to the left hand.

Technically, your hands are in the exact same position as before.

2. Lock your right hand on your right hip or just put it in your pocket.

3. When /if your dog does quickly lunge or pull, all you have to do is bend your knees, sink down slightly and hold your ground.

4. The difference now is that you do not have to rely on just your arm strength to hold your dog back. In this configuration, your whole body, and solid center of gravity, acts as an anchor.

Your dog will instantly feel your increased resistance and strength letting them know that YOU are NOT going anywhere.

Returning to basics: Train your dog to walk on a leash…

"Again."

5. Start with a static lead and collar that won't slip off.

6. Have your dog sit quietly on your left side. Key word is "quietly." That's how you know your dog is ready. If your dog is spazzing out and twisting and turning like wild cat…correct and wait until he IS ready.

7. Take a deep breath. Focus your mind on walking the "perfect dog."

8. Say "Let's go," "Come on" "Giddy-Up," whatever command you will use to signal to start walking.

9. Walk normally, looking ahead (don't worry your dog can see you, there is no need to look down.)

10. Praise your dog once or twice when he/she is walking nicely and not pulling. Too much praise is like Halloween candy, too much and it's not a good thing.

11. Walk 10-15 feet then Stop…Good dog! Good owner!... sit…praise...breath…go…walk...praise.

12. Work with your dog for about 5-10 minutes. You've done it before, so this is just a fun refresher.

Beyond Basic Basics: Basic training is great, the first few days, but quickly gets boring and burdensome for you and your pet. Here are a few exercise variations which will amplify the basic walking training technique, and drive the lessons home.

1. Be aware of the tension on your leash. If it goes taught your dog is pulling…STOP and only proceed when slack returns.

"Good Dog!" 2. As you are walking, and your dog starts to pull ahead of you, quickly reverse directions. The dog will then be forced to come. Be sure to praise as soon as he/she takes that first step to

follow you. This will encourage them to "want" to follow you even more!

Go Ahead Be Selfish: Your mother won't mind!

A commanding presence with your Pekinese doesn't mean bullying your Basenji.

It simply means knowing that YOU are the leader and boss of this domestic wolf pack, and that respect for YOU is required not requested. The same pack structure happens every day in the wild; the Alpha Wolf reassures his role with strong body posture, unwavering eye contact, and its commanding presence over the subordinates. It is imperative that this image is in your head as you retrain your dog, and communicating it daily at every moment is simple… just ignore all the lessons your mother taught you about sharing and Be Selfish. As the rightful Big DOG in the house "YOU go First." YOU Eat First, YOU walk first, and YOU offer your coveted praise first. With a commanding presence, you command your dog.

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Taking the first step: Given a choice, most dogs would prefer to follow a strong Alpha leader over a weak subordinate. Dog’s with pulling problems are challenging you for that position. They will only relinquish that role when you demonstrate and enforce your Alpha position consistently. With a proper mind-set, strong body position and the correct products to give you a physical advantage, your dog will instantaneously respond to his new role as follower.

If you missed part one of “Hold Me Back,” visit us online at www.grandlivingmag.com and click on Delmarva Unleashed.

Stephen Frolich is the owner of “Tails n Tubs” in Salisbury, MD. He will be happy to help you select the correct type of restraint for your dog.

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Riley - Jim and Joan Rooney Petey - Lee Marsh

Make Your Pet a Star in Delmarva Unleashed!

Drop off your photo at one of these sponsors: Worcester County - Paws-n-Claws, West Ocean City 410-213-7490 Sussex County - Millville Pet Stop, Ocean View 302-539-9382 Wicomico County - Tails n Tubs, Salisbury 443-736-7441 Please include your name and your pets name, but please do not write on the back of the photo. You will be able to pick them up again, at your pet store, in a few weeks. Digital files of at least 300 dpi are accepted at grandlivingmag@verizon.net Seamus - Jan Rooney www.grandlivingmag.com

Delmarva Unleashed

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