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1 Reach Out and Touch Your Dog 1 Comfort & Connect with Massage 18 Attention Training Three Easy Attention Skills 22 Training That’s Fun Gets Done Your dog will learn and want more
Contributing Writers Doug Ferrell Donna Festa Tammy Goodreau Carol Harmon
6 Gifts ’n Sniffs 2 33 ‘Ilio of the Sea regulars Spot a Seal to Save a Seal
Publishers: John B. Harmon III Carol R. Harmon Editor John Harmon
Cover Photo Brett Edgley Printing Hagadone Printing Honolulu, Hawaii
Island Dog Magazine is published quarterly in February, May, August and November and distributed on Oahu at select pet stores, veterinary clinics and other retail establishments including: Safeway stores - Beretania, Hawaii Kai, Kailua, Kapahulu and Mililani. Longs - Kahala, Manoa and Pali. Times Supermarket - Aiea, Kaneohe & Kailua. Windward Mall. Don Quixote - Waipahu. Check website for other locations. ISLAND DOG MAGAZINE ©2011 by John & Carol Harmon. All rights reserved. Island Dog Magazine and John and Carol Harmon do not endorse nor assume financial responsibility for products or services advertised or featured. No part of this magazine may be reprinted or reproduced without the written consent of the publishers.
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8 Nuggets 13 Da Kine Canine Photo Gallery 17 John Pritchett: Where Did We Go Wrong? 31 Mutt Loved Toy 34 Daniel Van Zyle Notes from Afield: Golden Retriever
It's summertime, and the pups will play in Hawaii Nei! We couldn’t resist cover dog, Brett Edgley’s Piko, a true Island Dog enjoying the beach in his master’s Ray Bans. The future is bright indeed! And if you and your dog also frequent the beach, Donna Festa invites your help in saving an indigenous species in Spot a Seal, Save a Seal. With those long summer days, what better time to ramp up your training routine? Local dog experts Tammy Goodreau and Doug Ferrell share some tips and techniques for a better behaved dog; they’re fun and easy! Then after a day of fun in the sun, your pooped pup could probably use a relaxing massage, so Carol shares her experience learning the fundamentals of animal massage with Angela Dinsmoor. Resident cartoon canard John Pritchett reveals every cat parent’s worst nightmare in his cartoon “Where Did We Go Wrong.” While our resident field artist Daniel Van Zyle relocates his studio, we’ll revisit his very first Island Dog study of the beloved Golden Retriever from 2008. Hope everyone’s summer is full of fun and adventure in our remarkable island paradise. And mark down Sunday, September 4 for our 4th annual Da Kine Canine Festival in Kailua Town. Woof!
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nuggets Doggie Kine Dining True to their promise in our last issue, Governor Neil Abercrombie and First Lady Nancy Caraway are spearheading reform of Hawaii’s rules regarding dogs and restaurants, and readers of Island Dog Magazine can help! Visit our booth at Hawaii Pet Expo at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on May 7 or 8, and sign our petition to allow establishments to designate dog-friendly areas for diners and their pets. We simply feel that there is no substantial health risk (Hey, they eat with us at home!) and that restaurateurs should be able to choose whether or not their business would benefit from a cash infusion by canine lovers. Then “lick” us on Facebook at Island Dog Magazine Hawaii, and we’ll keep you up to date on developments, including restaurants that participate.
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You’ve heard it from your doctor, read about it everywhere—walking is good for you. So don’t delay, get off the couch and start walking! Your canine exercise buddy can help you pare down body fat, lower blood pressure, relieve stress and maintain balance. Beginners start slow and build the number of steps you take. Your dog will love you for it too...getting exercise outdoors, enjoying all the smells, meeting their peeps and best of all being with you. A tired dog is a happy dog, not to mention more calm and well-behaved. When it’s really hot, walk early in the morning or evening to avoid overheating. Paw pads can get scorched on hot asphalt. And always have water on hand. If your excuse is your dog doesn’t walk well on a leash, read “Attention Training” on page 18 to jumpstart leash training. For information and inspiration about walking and walking with your dog, visit www.everybodywalk.org.
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pets with specific issues, to enhance wellness or just to have some quality time together. My two dogs, Aiko and Tina, are enjoying massage and now I’ve got a good mental snapshot of their bodies. I can see how regular massage can make it easier to catch potential problems when they arise. Massage has also been good for my often overloaded brain—developing mindfulness and patience. No hurry, no worry, just awareness and focus. Mahalo to Angela and NSWAM for sponsoring this class, and to the Hawaiian Humane Society for providing a venue and of course, the doggies. I encourage you to make time to learn massage...it’s good for your pet and your pet lover’s soul. One day you’ll be wetnosed and nudged by your dog: “Isn’t it time for my massage?” The next Fundamentals of Animal Massage is scheduled for June 12th. Visit www.serenitypet.com for information and registration or call 457-2169. SUMMER 2011 • ISLAND DOG MAGAZINE 11
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TRAINING by Doug Ferrell, Ho‘olaka Canine Specialists
A common complaint I hear when people bring their dogs to class is that their dogs don’t pay attention. Teaching your dog to focus on you is one of the most beneficial things you can train your dog to do. If you can’t get your dog’s attention it will make the rest of your training much more difficult. The good news is, this is one of the easiest behaviors to train—so easy that even a 5 year old can do it. I like to break attention training into 3 categories: Free Looks, Name Response, and Watch.
Free Looks
This is the easiest of the three to teach your dog. Start out by practicing in a low or no distraction environment. If you are working outdoors have your dog on leash. Make sure to bring some tasty treats with you so you can reward each correct response. Stand quietly while holding your dog’s leash. The goal here is to train your dog to consistently “check in” with you voluntarily, so there is no need to prompt your dog to look at you or perform any type of behavior. The instant your dog looks up at you, give it a treat. It helps to mark this “look” either verbally or with a clicker. If you 18 ISLAND DOG MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2011
are marking this verbally, a word such as YES or GOOD works well. If you are using a clicker, just click and then reward with a food treat. Once your dog is proficient, start practicing where there are more distractions. But go slowly—you want your dog to succeed. A really nice benefit of a dog that consistently checks in with you is that it makes it easier to train him to walk with a loose leash. Dogs that pull on leash do so because they are overwhelmed by the environment. A dog that is trained to check in with its owner isn’t focusing on the environment as much.
Name Response
Getting your dog to look at you when you call his name is usually simple enough when you are in the house with him. Getting your dog to respond to his name when there are distractions is another matter. Will your dog respond to his name when his nose is buried in a bush as he tries to flush out geckos? How about when he sees another dog while you are on your walk? That’s when having good name response really pays off. Once again, start off where there are very few distractions. Wait until your dog has his back turned, then call his name in an upbeat, happy voice. As soon as he looks up at you, mark it verbally or with a clicker and give him a treat. If your dog doesn’t respond the first time you call his name, avoid repeating it over and over. Wait several seconds and try again. You want him to respond the first time you call his name. Most dogs catch on to this really fast and then you can move to other locations and with more distractions. Your dog doesn’t have to remain looking at you when he responds to his name. That comes next.
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Many owners have experienced the frustration of having their dog go ballistic when they encounter another dog on their walks. Other things that can set your dog off include kids on skateboards, joggers, people riding bicycles, etc. Many owners start yanking on the leash or yelling at their dog to knock it off—or worse. Not only is it difficult to control a dog that does this, it’s also embarrassing and potentially dangerous. An excellent way to avoid these situations is having a solid “Watch” at your disposal. While all three of the attention techniques are simple to train, the “watch” cue takes longer to implement because the distraction level is much higher. Start with your dog sitting in front of you. Hold a lure (food treat) in your
hand and touch your dog’s nose with your index finger. Slowly bring your finger up to your face as you say the word “watch.” Begin by having your dog hold this look for 1–3 seconds. While your dog is still looking up at your face, mark it and give him the treat. Do not give the treat if he looks away, as he is being rewarded for holding the look. If he does look away start the process over and shorten the duration if need be. You will want to work up to 20–30 seconds. Once your dog is adept while sitting in front of you, move him to your left side into a heel position and repeat the steps listed above. Practice with your dog at your side until he is reliably watching you on cue and watching you for longer periods of time. Finally, you want to train your dog to watch you while
...go slowly— you want your dog to succeed. you are actually moving. Give your dog the “watch” cue and take a step or two forward. If your dog continues to look up at you, mark it and reward. Continue practicing until your dog can hold his attention on you for 20–30 seconds and do it while you’re walking. Avoid the mistake of trying to raise the distraction level too fast. If your dog reacts negatively to the presence of other dogs but not joggers, use joggers as a low or medium distraction so he will have a better chance of success when he actually does see another dog. Dogs with good attention skills make life more enjoyable for their owners, so give it a try and remember, don’t complain—train. Established in 2000, Doug Ferrell owns and operates Ho‘olaka Canine Specialists and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. 808-263-6076 or www.hoolaka.com SUMMER 2011 • ISLAND DOG MAGAZINE 19
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by Tammy Goodreau, Dog Trainer Doggie Adventures & Training
In my classes, I always emphasize the joy of training your dog with the slogan, “Training that’s fun gets done!” Here are some ideas to put the enjoyment back into your home training routine. Keep It Short and Positive Keep your training sessions short and positive. I consider asking your dog to ‘sit,’ ‘down,’ or ‘stay’ before tossing a ball to be a quick training session. Asking your dog to do a behavior before they get something they want is a win-win situation. Always end your training sessions on a positive, and keep your dog wanting more. If you are teaching your dog to fetch, be sure to stop the session while he is still interested in chasing the ball. If you’re practicing ‘sit stay’ while you or your child plays hide and seek with your dog, only hide two times. Pushing dogs to continue to fetch or ‘stay’ till they are no longer interested can take your training backwards. By stopping while they are really excited you keep your training sessions positive.
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Are you having trouble clipping your dogs’ nails? Train your dogs to ‘shake paw’ to desensitize them to having their paws touched. Do your dogs squirm or try biting your hand when you try to brush them? Train them to ‘touch’ a post-it note on the wall so you can brush them without them wiggling around. Teach ‘play dead’ so you can give them a belly rub and check for any unfamiliar bumps or bruises. Now doesn’t this sound like more fun than wrestling your dogs down to the ground to clip their nails?
Another sport that is hitting the dog community is Canine Freestyle, a choreographed musical routine performed by a dog and handler. I like to say it’s dog tricks, performed by the dog, set to music. The joy and teamwork that you see flowing between the dog and handler is priceless. The best part is, the handler doesn’t even need to know how to dance!
Agility A wonderful sport to help shy or fearful dogs is Agility. This sport can also serve to fine-tune basic obedience behaviors. Agility is an activity where you and your dog run through an obstacle course consisting of tunnels, jumps, a seesaw, an A-frame, and more, while being timed. This is great exercise for both dog and owner and encourages working together as a team. Doubtful dogs can learn to get past their fears and enjoy exercise, an excited owner, and yummy treats. I’ve also seen dogs that are not the best with their basic behaviors excel at agility because they are off and running with their owner. What fun!
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Get Out and Socialize Also, take advantage of the fun activities Hawaii’s dog community has to offer, like the Hawaii Pet Expo, Da Kine Canine Festival, Earth Dogs, Agility and Obedience Fun matches, just to name a few. The more you get out into the community and work with your dog, the better behaved and more social they will become. So get creative and put the fun back into your training! Tammy Goodreau owns and operates Doggie Adventures & Training. Call 551-7994 or visit www.808dogbone.com.
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Lightweight, durable and so easy to slip on! Fun, colorful Hawaiian prints including seasonal UH logowear. From Hawaii’s Own Pet Products. The Pet Corner at Ward Warehouse
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All natural dental treat for dogs to freshen breath and help reduce tartar build up. Assorted sizes. By Ilio Products, Hawaii. Select Long’s, The Pet Corner, Bark Avenue, Crazy Canine, Enchanted Lake Pet Center, Pet Depot and many others.
Woodland Pet Bowl
Bring the great outdoors inside with dinnerware-quality ceramic bowls in textural tree bark pattern. By Ore Pet, a pioneer in the pet industry’s use of recycled materials and eco-friendly products. Treat jar also available. Crazy Canine
Maximum Huggability
The Wobbler
The KONG Wobbler is a KONG- shaped food dispensing toy and feeder that provides a new way to play, challenge and promote physical activity. Use it as an alternative to a food bowl, extending feeding time and preventing unhealthy gulping. Small and large sizes. Made in USA. Crazy Canine.
Cloud Star Buddy Wash Dog Shampoo is made from pure, natural ingredients including botanical extracts; pH-balanced and soap free. Use Buddy Splash Dog Spritzer to neutralize D.O. (doggy odor), refresh and soften coat. Made in the USA. Recyclable packaging Bark Ave.
Joint Support and Great Nutrition
Whether your dog is active or starting to slow down, Missing Link Canine Plus helps to maintain and improve joint mobility, healthy skin and coat, normal digestion, balanced energy and overall health. A unique blend of vegetarian glucosamine, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and rich whole foods and food concentrates. Made in the USA. Calvin & Susie - Kilohana Square
Island Style Doggie Fortune Cookie
Doggie fortune inside every cookie. Don’t be tempted to eat these yourself! For canine consumption only; made with USDA certified chicken liver! Packed by Hawaii’s seniors and handicapped. From Hawaii’s Own Pet Products. Pet Corner at Ward Warehouse
“No matter how little money or how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.”
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“I was at my wits end! Pali was hiding behind a book case in the living room. No one in the family had even touched her. I was sure I had made a terrible mistake by adopting her. Three months later she was playing, just like a normal dog, at the beach and Hawaii Kai Dog Park.” —Linda, Hawaii Kai
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dog needs a bath, or a full makeover, we can help. Our groomer has over 15 years experience grooming show and household pets. Baths include body massage, nail trim, ear swab, and anal gland expression. Clean up trim includes tidying of the face, feet, ears and sanitary area. Grooming available Tuesday - Saturday Call for appointments and rates: 235-6405
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Mutt Loved Toy
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PRESENTED BY PET'S DISCOUNT Congratulations to Bentley, Island Dog’s Mutt Loved Toy Winner! Bentley will receive a $50 Gift Card from Pet's Discount. Congratulations Bentley!
Bentley l’m a 3 year old dachshund. I just moved from Maui to Honolulu to live with my new family. My mom bought me a lot of toys and I love all of them! Christina H. Snowy stole my toy and stuck his
tongue out when I asked for it back. Joyce Y.
Max keeps his toys safe and close by. Rick L.
Ranger with BB (Brown Bear). As well as using BB as a throw toy, Ranger cuddles and kneads him every evening before he goes to bed. Very nurturing. Gail R
Send your Mutt Loved Toy photo & caption to: dakine@islanddogmagazine.com (subject MLT) PET’S DISCOUNT - Uniting Pets with their Favorite Toys for over 14 Years. 4384 Malaai Street • Iwilei • PH: 422-5763 Hoku with Blue. Lauren SUMMER 2011 • ISLAND DOG MAGAZINE 31
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‘Ilio of the Sea
Spot a Seal to Save a Seal by Donna Festa, Hawaiian Monk Seal Response Team O‘ahu
With a dwindling population estimated at less than 1,200, Hawaiian Monk Seals face a very uncertain future. And the dog owners of Hawai‘i can help.
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wners love bringing their dog to the beach. Whether walking, fetching, or swimming, they get quality time and sometimes the opportunity to meet up with our canine friends. And now a chance to report sightings of the ‘ilio holo i ka uaua (dog that runs in rough water)—the Hawaiian Monk Seal. I am par t of a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and perpetuate the critically endangered monk seal. The Hawaiian Monk Seal Response Team O‘ahu (HMSRTO) is a volunteer based group that responds to calls of monk seals hauling out on the beaches. We create a “seal protection zone” (SPZ) and post signs to provide a safe barrier between the seal and the public. This also gives our volunteers time to educate the public about
our treasured monk seals. I can honestly say we are seeing more animals “haul out” on beaches now than just a few years back. It is important we allow these amazing animals the space they need on the beaches, as well as keep our pets at a safe distance. It would be extremely helpful if you come across a monk seal snoozing or trying to haul out of the water to follow these guidelines: • Do not approach under any circumstances; keep approximately 150 feet away. • A seal hauled out on the beach is not stranded, like a dolphin or whale, and does not need assistance. It just needs space. • Dogs present significant disease and injury threats to
seals. And seals, being wild animals capable of fending for themselves, can cause grave damage to canines. Please keep your dogs leashed and well away from seals on the beach. • Repor t sighting (note location, and any distinguishable markings) by adding this phone number to your cell phone: NOAA Fisheries monk seal hotline: (808) 220-7802. Because of the serious threat to their survival, it is unlawful to harass, harm or kill a Hawaiian monk seal under Hawai‘i State Law and the federal endangered species act. If you are witness to such a crime please report directly to 1-888-256-9840 (toll-free). Mahalo for your respect and sharing our beaches. Learn more about the Hawaiian Monk Seal and our organization at www.hmsrto.org.
Hawaiian Monk Seal ‘Ilio Holo I Ka Uaua
Dog that runs in rough water
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n his dedication to find the perfect waterfowl retriever, Sir Dudley Marjoriebanks of Scotland also created what many call the perfect family dog.
Golden Retriever Introduced in the late 1800’s to the U.S., it’s now one of the most popular breeds.
A soft, gentle mouth and huge personality with kind eager eyes and a keen, wet nose.
A wide range of color from cream to dark gold.
Excels as a gun dog, in field trials, obedience, service and family dog.
Notes from Afield. Golden Retriever. Š O. Daniel Van Zyle. 20011. All rights reserved.
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NASCAR IS BACK IN SESSION! “Couldn’t be a better time to adopt!”
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When there is danger in racing, the yellow caution flag comes out and all of the drivers form up again in a line. And the first driver on the lap behind the leaders is declared the “Lucky Dog” and gets moved up to the first lap. Tail wag! A second chance! In honor of Ford’s stellar racing history and this great NASCAR tradition, my Main Man Mike is sponsoring a “Lucky Dog of the Week” at the Hawaiian Humane Society. Just look for this sign and you can give the charmed canine a second chance at a forever home. Free! And every time you and your new best bud watch an exciting NASCAR race, you’ll both be rooting for the same driver— The Lucky Dog! — Hana Boy
MIKE
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