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ISLAND DOG MAGAZINE Publishers: John B. Harmon III Carol R. Harmon Editor John Harmon Design & Production Carol R. Harmon Contributing Writers Theresa Donnelly John Harmon Denise Laitinen Niki Libarios Shannon Wianecki Cover Photo Monica Schwartz Canines & Co. Printing Hagadone Printing Honolulu, Hawaii

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Hokulani

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features 11 Hokulani Joy to the World

20 Kula Can A Jack Russell follows his natural instincts 24 Spike’s Maui Staycation Valley Isle Getaway 30 Shiba Inu Cunning. Beautiful. Full of Disdain 33 Holiday Gifts & Sniffs For Every Good Dog 38 Keeping Your Dog Safe

This Holiday Season 42 Healing Our Wounded Warriors Hawaii Fi-Do Offers Vets Canine Companionship

Posh Staycation

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regulars 8 Nuggets 15 Da Kine Canine Photo Gallery 19 John Pritchett: Bird Dog 46 Daniel Van Zyle Notes from Afield: Poodle

What a great time to have a dog (or two) who is glad to share in family gatherings, watching football (Go Bows!), eating too much and being more grateful for presence than presents.

And this is a perfect time to thank you for your presence here, perusing our pages, as your support of our advertisers is the key to our survival. As we close our fourth year of publishing our little dog mag, we are deeply grateful for your loyalty.

The lovely Hokulani lights up our cover like a Christmas tree. Resident artists Daniel Van Zyle and John Pritchett illuminate the pervasive poodle and bodacious bird dog, respectively. A Jack Russell conquers Earthdog, while the Shiba Inu conquers you. Denise Laitinen brings gastronomic warnings for holiday hounds, Shannon Wianecki spocks Spike’s staycation on the Valley Isle, and Theresa Donnelly spotlights the healing interaction of dogs and Marines. Add in your great photos in our Da Kine Canine Photo Gallery and our big Holiday Gift Guide, and we’re putting the HoHoHo in Howling Days!

Wishing you and your four-legged kids a safe and happy season and a prosperous New Year.

Woof!

John & Carol WINTER 2011 • ISLAND DOG MAGAZINE 7

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It’s a Wrap

COURTESY OF HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY

The 4th Annual Da Kine Canine Festival, version 2011, was a great place to enjoy hanging out with your best 4-pawed friend and revel in the dog friendliness of beautiful Kailua Town. It was also a rare opportunity for all of Oahu’s hard-pressed shelters

to raise awareness and funds to help dogs (and even cats) in need.

Island Dog Magazine is pleased to host this annual event with sponsorship help from Kaneohe Ranch, the Castle Foundation and Mike McKenna’s Windward Ford, and we thank the more than 2500 of you who came out with your fabulous canines.

Pix are on our Da Kine Canine Festival Facebook page, if you want to see some of the costumes and participants.

The festival has embraced its mission to bring awareness to the nonprofit shelters and rescues on Oahu, all of which

Holiday Photos Pets, naughty or nice, can have their holiday photos taken with Santa and Mrs. Paws to benefit the Hawaiian Humane Society. A $25 donation per sitting with a professional photographer includes a CD of images. Advance pre-sale tickets are available for $20 at the Adoptions Desk and entitles bearer to a VIP

(front of the line) sitting on November 19 or 20 only.

Call 356-2225 or email events@hawaiianhumane.org for more info.

November 19 & 20 10 am - 4 pm Hawaiian Humane Society December 3 & 4 10 am - 4 pm Ward Warehouse

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come for free. Nonprofits who attended were Friends for Life, Animal Care Foundation, Hawaiian Humane Society, Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation, Hawaii Dog Foundation, K9 Kokua, Hawaii Animal Sanctuary, Hawaii Military Pets and Hawaii Monk Seal Rescue Team Oahu.

And we were very gratified with the generosity shown by attendees: • Our Paws in Need Pet Food Drive collected over 3,000 pounds of food and supplies.

Special thanks to Solid Gold, Earthborn & Petco.

• Ten dogs and cats were adopted.

• More than $2300 was donated, up a surprising 85%.

2012 will mark the fifth year of Hawaii’s largest outdoor dog festival on September 2, and it promises to be a barking good time.

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Also known as the Delightful Doggie Diva, The Tail of Aloha, and the Wild Waggin’ Wahine, the inimitable Hokulani graces our cover. She is the life of the party wherever she goes, which is, well, all over! Politicians seek to bask in the reflected glow of her radiance. Supermodels both adore and resent her all-natural beauty. But this 8 year old down-to-earth Pomeranian is happiest hangin’ with her peeps in Hawaii: Big wave surfers, high school and UH marching bands and drill teams, Hawaiian musicians, and local news anchors. Dressed in her endless variety of costumes and sporting her trademark sunglasses, she’s seen at all of the local events, animal fundraisers and pet costume contests (most of which she wins). Papa Norm and Mama Debbie Dung have their hearts and hands full keeping up with Hoku’s demanding schedule, but their sacrifices ensure she will be remembered long after Beyonce’s, Paris’, and Britney’s lesser lights have faded.

Best Wishes and Puppy Kisses from Hokulani!

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A JACK RUSSELL CHANNELS HIS PREY DRIVE INTO EARTHDOG MASTERY

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Adopting the Jack Russell Terrier could have gone very badly for Darrell, as it had for the unsuspecting folks who had turned him into the Hawaiian Humane Society.

A fan of TV’s Frasier, he became enamored with Martin’s calm, cute, well-trained and loyal companion, Eddy. Did we mention cute? It was not the first time that real life is not exactly as depicted on television.

Lucky for Kula, his new owner did indeed have the time and patience to deal with his natural instincts.

Far left: Darrell Meister proudly displays one of Kula’s Earthdog awards, while 10-1/2 year old Kula, as always is more keen on what’s lurking in the bushes.

Left: Kula surveys the crowd at Pet Expo 2011

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s Darrell says, “Eddy reflects a very mellow, obedient type of dog, and it turns out that’s not what Jack Russells are at all. They are the most tenacious, high-energy, smart dogs I’ve ever experienced.

That’s usually why they’re given up to shelters—the current owners can’t give them the time and energy they require as far as working them on long walks, etc.

So in that sense, they’re kind of a high maintenance dog.

But they are also extremely loyal. When I come home, Kula is my shadow. He and I spend many hours gardening, meaning he is constantly working the brush areas adjacent, attacking anything that moves.”

All was well in JR land.

And then, in 2007, the accident happened. Enticed by a cat, Kula jumped out of a moving vehicle to give chase (some say it was a dog, but we’re dog mag so

we always blame the cats).

The result was nerve damage that rendered his front left paw useless. No broken bones. No residual pain. But now a gimp leg. Consultations with three vets delivered this prognosis: Very Expensive Surgery with a questionable outcome. After much hand wringing and the knowledge that Kula was not suffering, the decision was made to forgo surgery. “Sorta like me living with diabetes,” says Darrell.

Kula maintained his gungho attitude, but running on three legs curtailed his range. So what’s a spirited, short distance hunter to do?

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At the 2009 Pet Expo, Darrell’s daughter, Joy, found herself staring at the Earthdog booth and thinking “Kula would love this!”

And indeed he does. It’s a competition for breeds that were developed to rid houses, barns and stables

of vermin. Dogs enter a 9" by 9" tunnel and follow their nose as quickly as possible to the end, where they find a separated chamber with rats (who are never harmed, by the way). And given that the dogs actually “crawl” through the limited space, the gimp paw was no hindrance at all.

Propelled by his JR genes, Kula’s urgent need to find prey has catapulted him up the ranks. Since June of 2009 he has leveled up from Intro to Masters Level in the AKC ED rankings, and qualified as a Certified Working Terrier with the American Working Terriers Association. Some dogs take up to a decade to achieve this.

And so all is once again well in JR land, though Kula doesn’t know he’s a rising star in the constellation Earthdog. He’s just doing what comes naturally.

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Earthdog is an American Kennel Club (AKC) sanctioned Field Performance Event for pure breed dogs that are AKC registerable.

This fascinating canine sport is also sanctioned by AWTA (American Working Terrier Association) where mixed breed dogs are accepted. All you need to participate in this fun and rewarding outdoor activity is a small terrier breed or Dachshund that has prey drive (willingness to hunt) and will fit in a 9 inch x 9 inch tunnel. In Hawaii on the island of Oahu, Terriers in Paradise is a non profit club that has been holding Earthdog events for the past 11 years. This club holds 3-4 trials during the summer months.

Training “fun days” are held prior to the sanctioned Earthdog events to help new dogs acquire the necessary hunting skills to participate in this rewarding sport. The club always has a booth at the Pet Expo held every Mothers Day weekend at the Blaisdell exhibition hall. The Terriers in Paradise website is www.terriersinparadise.org and the club is also on Face Book.

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Spike & Shannon

I travel a lot, and leaving my dog Spike behind is the hardest part. I feel like an amputee with missing limb syndrome. When I learned that I could bring him along on a weekend in Ka‘anapali at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, I was thrilled. Now that I know about dog-friendly resorts, I’m never leaving Spike behind. Traveling with him is way more fun. Spike has aristocratic sensibilities. Despite his blue-collar name and uncertain parentage, my minpin terrier mutt knows he’s royalty. When we arrived for the weekend at the Westin, he pranced into the posh lobby like he owned the place.

His carriage seemed to communicate, “At last…I’m where I belong.”

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My primary concern upon arrival was that Spike’s presence would annoy other resort guests. Wrong. Couples stared wistfully as we passed. “We miss our dog!” they confessed, stooping to pet Spike. He lapped up the attention, offering his paw up like the Pope for kisses.

We strolled through the open-air lobby, past waterfall gardens aflutter with flamingos and parrots. Spike was entranced. He was not so enamored by the elevator. Digging all four paws into the tile, he balked at the threshold.

I dragged him in twice; afterwards we took the stairs…to the seventh floor.

We found our room, and waiting inside was a huge, puffy dog bed with embroidered paw prints. Spike immediately recognized it as his.

The Westin also provided shiny silver food and water bowls and a gift bag stocked with

plastic gloves and powder-scented poo bags.

Seriously—perfumed poo bags!

These came in handy during our evening stroll along Ka‘anapali Beach. A paved path stretches from Canoe Beach to Pu‘u Keka‘a, the rocky cliff fronting the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. Each evening, torchbearers run to the cliff’s edge and dive into the sea, re-enacting the favorite pastime of ancient Hawaiian ali‘i (chiefs). The Ka‘anapali beach path abounds with shops and restaurants— including walk-up cafes, which are best for 26 ISLAND DOG MAGAZINE • WINTER 2011

those with pet in tow.

After enjoying dinner and a spectacular sunset—par for the course here—we returned to our luxurious accommodations. Spike lasted about ten minutes on his dog pillow before invading the bed. I have to admit, nothing beats snuggling with your favorite mutt on a king-sized Heavenly® bed. With so much room to spare, even the dog known as the fur-bulldozer couldn’t nudge me off the edge of the bed.

In the morning, as the sun peeked over the West Maui Mountains, we snuck down to the beach. An empty stretch of golden sand awaited us. Spike discovered a few coconut husks to shred with glee. I took a dip in the undulating surf. Paradise found—for both of us.

TIPS FOR PLANNING YOUR STAYCATION If you’re planning a posh staycation with your pet, take a few tips from Spike and I: 1. Book a room on the ground floor: The elevators and claustrophobic stairwells confused Spike. Why add the stress to your dog’s day? A ground floor room equals a shorter commute to the outdoors.

2. Bring your dog’s favorite toy or blanket: Spike’s stuffed clownfish resolved several potential mutinies.

3. Cover the furniture with sheets: At home, Spike is allowed on the bed and couch. I couldn’t retrain him overnight. Instead, I covered the hotel furniture with sheets. The maid didn’t have to vacuum dog fur from the cushions and I didn’t have to worry about paying for damages.

4. Keep dog bowls in the bathroom: Dogs slurp. Tile is easier to clean than carpet.

5. Don’t leave your dog alone in the room: As a former room service employee, I can attest that entering a room with a lonely, freaked out dog is no fun—for either party. If you must, leave your dog in a kennel and/or hang a “do not disturb” sign on the door.

MAUI COUNTY PET-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATIONS Westin Maui Resort & Spa 2365 Ka‘anapali Parkway Lahaina, Hawaii (866) 500-8313 • www.westinmaui.com Allows dogs 40 lbs. and under.

Provides food/water dishes, bed, scented poo bags. Dogs not allowed in restaurants or pool areas.

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai The Lodge at Koele 1 Keomoku Highway • Lanai City, Hawaii (808) 565-4000 Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay 1 Manele Bay Road • Lanai City, Hawaii (808) 565-2483 • www.fourseasons.com Allows dogs 15 lbs. and under.

Provides food/water dishes, bed, food.

(Inform reservations agents about dog’s dietary needs and preferred food choice. Food will be delivered to the room upon arrival.)

Bonus: Kokua Project. The Four Seasons partners with the Lana‘i Animal Rescue Center, to engage guests in volunteering with a feral cat assistance program. Activities range from petting cats, painting sheds, and weeding.

Four Seasons Resorts Maui 3900 Wailea Alanui Drive • Kihei, Hawaii (808) 874-8000 • www.fourseasons.com Allows dogs 25 lbs and under.

Provides dog dishes and beds.

Dogs cannot be left unattended in room

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Spike: “I can get use to this!”

TRAVELING INTERISLAND Health certificates are required for travel to and from the mainland, but not within the State of Hawaii.

To travel by air, reserve tickets at least 24 hours in advance. Airlines can only allow a certain number of pet passengers per flight.

Ensure that your dog’s kennel meets airline specifications. For example: most airlines require kennels made of hard plastic, with handles, and large enough for pet to stand, lie down, and turn comfortably. (Check your airline’s website for details.)

Hawaiian Airlines Carry-on kennel fee: $35.

Maximum weight (dog and kennel) 25 lbs.

Maximum height 9.5” Check-in kennel fee: $60.

Maximum weight (dog and kennel) 70 lbs.

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Maybe it is our double coats — a stunning red, or perhaps a black and tan or sesame. There are even cream colored Shiba, but humans col in the AKC do not recognize this color.

Maybe we’re treatreasured bebe cause most people think we look like a baby Fox, black and tan Husky or a Basenji.

Whatever it is, I’m not sure, but it’s clear we should be worshiped!

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tle growly and anti-social as we get older, so it’s important for our humans to keep up with our socialization!

You may be wondering how it is that I am writing this article. Well, I am a Master at my natural-born ability known as “Shiba Mind Control” and have willed my humans into writing this for me. All Shibas have it and use it to our ad-

“Don’t stare at us too long...our Shiba Mind Control works through magazine pictures too, you know.” — Miki, Kuri & Katsumi

full of energy and love to run and wrestle! Sometimes people think we are fighting, but we just like to play “ruff!” We don’t normally make a lot of noise, but we do have some signature vocalizations: the “Shiba Scream,” (heard during baths or nail cutting) and the “Shiba Sigh” (a.k.a. exasperation with humans).

Some of us tend to get a lit-

vantage to gain treats, toys and exceptions to rules.

We laugh at your feeble attempts to train us. And thus our so-called “poor recall” combined with our strong instinct to hunt everything that moves (like leaves, lizards, laser pointers) has led to the human belief that no Shiba should be allowed off-leash for fear we will never return.

Cue...Shiba Sigh.

In conclusion, life is just more fun with a Shiba! We are good companions, not clingy and needy, and are fun to watch when we start up our antics. We are intelligent,

Shiba Mind Control... to gain treats, toys and exceptions to rules. perceptive, loyal, sassy and just all out wonderful!

A friend on our Facebook page, Tandy Tabata, said it the best: “We love our Shibas because there is a little Shiba in all of us. We don’t always follow the crowd or do as we’re told. Sometimes we think the world would be better if people just saw things our way. And sometimes we play hard to get. But at the end of the day we all just want a hug.”

Katsumi Firefox, black and tan Shiba Inu and author of this article with Niki Libarios, humom (human-mom) and Kuri Firefox.

Niki is co-founder of Shiba Inu Hawaii. For more information about local Shibas and to join in the fun, visit www.shibainuhawaii.com.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHIBA INU HAWAII

When a Shiba meets you for the first time, chances are we’ll ignore you. Sorry, we are loyal only to the humans who love and care for us—but even so don’t be expecting all kinds of affection! Rare is the Shiba who will sit on your lap or cuddle with you. Bleh!

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Keeping Your Dog Safe This Holiday Season

by Denise Laitinen

N

o one likes saying they spent their Thanksgiving or Christmas at the vet’s office. A few simple safety steps are well worth it if they mean your holidays are filled with fun memories instead of stress and anxiety.

Dogs love table scraps but that doesn’t mean you should give them a sample of everything on your Thanksgiving table.

While a spoonful of pumpkin pie might not kill a 110-pound Rottweiler, it will cause a small dog severe intestinal distress. Leave the desserts for the humans. Don’t assume that just because you have a large breed dog it can “tough it out” and handle anything you feed it.

The biggest issue with a lot of popular holiday foods is that when ingested by dogs it results in pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas.

Mild cases produce vomiting, pain, and dehydration while more serious cases require hospitalization. Neither scenario is pleasant for you or your dog during the holidays.

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recommend not feeding dogs fatty foods, such as gravy. Poultry bones, including turkey are a no-no as they can splinter and tear a dog’s intestinal lining. When throwing away scraps, make sure you secure the lid to your garbage container so that inquisitive dogs don’t ingest something they shouldn’t.

Some say the warnings over what dogs can and cannot eat at the holidays has gone too far but there are several food items dogs should never ingest.

Chocolate is especially toxic to dogs as it contains methylxanthines, which can cause muscle tremors, vomiting, increased heart rate, seizures, and even death. Xylitol, an artificial sweetener, is also found in candy and gum, so make sure you keep the sweet stuff away from your pooch. Other foods toxic to dogs include macadamia nuts, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, alcoholic beverages, and raw salmon. The ASPCA’s Poison Control Center, www.aspca.org/ pet-care/poison-control is an excellent resource for checking to see what dogs can and can not eat. The Animal Poison Control 24-hour hotline is (888) 426-4435.

Folks may be so focused on the well known holiday food no-nos, that they forget the every day dangers that still lurk during the holidays.

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Holidays should be a fun time filled with family and friends. A little extra precaution when it comes to keeping your dog safe will ensure that everyone has a good time.

Make sure you AND your houseguests keep over-the-counter and prescription medications out of reach of pets. Phone calls about pets’ accidently ingesting human medications are the number one call to the ASPCA national poison hotline. Of the 167,000 calls they receive annually, 25% of them, or 144 calls a day, are about pets accidently eating medicine.

If your houseguests don’t own dogs, they may be unaware of the consequences of feeding them certain foods like the ones listed above. Make sure you let your guests know the rules about what dogs can and can not eat.

Don’t let your guests give your pet toxic foods or alcohol “just this once” or “for the holiday occasion”.

Because dogs are so much smaller than humans (even large breeds), alcohol ingestion affects them faster and more negatively.

Alcohol poisoning can manifest itself in a dog within 30 minutes of ingestion and depending on the amount consumed, can lead to cardiac arrest and death. If you let your guests feed toxic food or drinks to your pet you’ll be dealing with the aftermath long after your guests are gone.

A Christmas tree with presents underneath certainly makes any island home look more festive during the holidays. From a dog’s point of view a Christmas tree is one great big new toy with lots of things to play with. Make sure The Hawaiian Humane Society (HHS) sees an increase in the number of lost dogs during the holidays and strongly urges dog owners to license and microchip their pets, as well as have an ID tag. HHS staff point out that in addition to being frightened by fireworks, houseguests may unknowingly leave gates and/or doors open not realizing your canine friend is an escape artist.

the tree is securely anchored. This may mean more than just a sturdy tree stand. In years past I’ve had to secure my Christmas tree to a heavy piece of furniture with a piece of rope to ensure my canine crew didn’t knock it over.

It’s a good idea to keep candy canes, gingerbread men, and other food ornaments out of reach. The same goes for edible garlands, such as those made out of popcorn and cranberries. And if you have sentimental glass or ceramic ornaments, be sure to place them on the upper third of your tree branches–away from inquisitive snouts and paws.

If your dog chews on or swallows a glass ornament some vets recommend soaking cotton balls (not synthetic beauty pads) in milk or cream and feeding them to the dog. The idea being that the cotton ball will absorb the glass shards and prevent the pieces from tearing the intestinal tract.

If you put preservatives in your Christmas tree water make sure your dog can’t get to it and drink the harmful water. Try placing the tree skirt around the stand to prevent it from looking like an appealing water dish. Some folks place an indoor exercise pen around the tree to prevent dogs from getting at the tree altogether or spray pet deterrent around the base of the tree.

Electrical cords are not dog toys although your pet may think so. Use pet-proof extension cords. You don’t want your dog to burn its mouth or worse yet, get shocked or electrocuted from playing with extension cords.

No matter what your dog may ingest or chew on, it’s critical that you consult a veterinarian as soon as possible. Even if the mishap happens after hours or on a holiday, there are several vets on Oahu open 24 hours a day. As with humans, delaying medical care may make the situation worse, not better.

A long time Hawaii resident, Denise Laitinen is a freelance writer with 400 published articles to her credit. She lives on the Big Island with three dogs and three cats.

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Healing Our Wounded Warrıors Hawaii Fi-Do Offers Vets Canine Companionship

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t’s the unconditional love of the dog that makes this all possible.

They don’t care what color you are, if you can read, if you have a missing limb, they’re just there for that touch and [the dogs] give that back,” said Susan Luehrs, founder of Hawaii Fi-Do. Every Friday, therapy dogs from the program provide comfort to Marines in the Wounded Warrior Battalion West at Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay. The nonprofit also works with Hawaii Army soldiers through the Wounded Warrior Transition Wellness program.

In these sessions Marines give the dogs much-needed one-on-one training time, as many of the canines are also service animals.

“The dogs bring us a lot of positive energy.

They help us heal, and they help us live,” said one Marine assigned to the battalion.

Numerous studies have attested to the powerful nature dogs have on the invisible wounds in people who have suffered in combat.

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Directed Medical Research Programs, 10 to 30 percent of soldiers in war zones experience debilitating and life-altering symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and 82 per percent of them reported a reduction in symptoms after being partnered with a trained dog.

Another 40 percent of soldiers decreased their use of medication subsequent to a human-canine partnership. And many reported that their dogs could sense an oncoming bout of mental illness, such as manic episodes and panic attacks, even before the patients themselves could perceive the change.

“The dogs help distract them from what's going on with them. We try to help get their minds off their injuries, their PTSD symptoms.

We also let them have a hands on opportunity to work with dogs, learn training techniques , and see if they want to have a dog in their life,” said Luehrs.

“It doesn't have to necessarily be a service dog, but we are giving them skills that will help them train their own dogs and get some ideas of the benefits of what a dog can do for them both at home and in the community.”

Not only is Hawaii Fi-Do giving back to the military troops, the organization also assists military dependents with an innovative project known as Read to the Dogs, a monthly dog therapy program at the Sgt. Yano Library, on the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii base at Wheeler Army Airfield.

This initiative helps military children improve their reading and fluency skills with the child reading stories to the animals, who provide comfort and support. Volunteers can sign up with Hawaii Fi-Do to help train service ani-

mals, raise puppies, or use their own dogs in the program.

Hawaii Fi-Do is one of a handful of nonprofit organizations assisting the military community and promoting the human-animal bond. For more information on Hawaii Fi-Do, visit www.hawaiifido.org, or call 638-0200. They are also part of this year’s Combined Federal Campaign. Federal employees can donate to the group through charity code 88099.

For information on more ways to honor the military and pets, there is a new resource called Hawaii Military Pets. Visit

www.hawaiimilitarypets.com and find out more on how you can celebrate the relationship between all animals and our Hawaii men and women in uniform.

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