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IN THIS ISSUE 36 PET-FRIENDLY BOSTON – SOUTH END by Jean Bentley Massachusett’s dog central 14 LEARNING FROM “GREAT-HOUNDS” by Penny Paine Canine grace leads the pack teaching respect and love for animals
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40 MOVING WITH PETS by Charlene Reiff Tips for making a move less traumatic for the whole household 34 PUZZLE WORD SEARCH with canine clues
REGULARS 6
WOOFS & GROWLS Readers let us have it
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ROVER REPORTER Out and about and abroad – attitude is everything
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LETTERS From the Publisher From the Editor
12 HAUTE HOT DOG Products to bark about 16 VETERINARIAN VIPs Very important points about what you don’t want to catch from your dog 18 ABOUT TOWN BARKER Holiday brunch with the Greater Miami Humane Society
19 ABOUT TOWN BARKER Second Yappy Holiday Gift-a-thon
35 ON COMMAND Even all grown up, pups take their potty training lead from you 42 HOGAN’S CORNER The ‘scoop’ on your dog’s most compelling questions
48 The First BocaDog Walk and Canine Carnival 23 DOGS IN HISTORY by Gregg Sekscienski Bobbie’s long journey home
47 WANTED Help these cuties find forever families 50
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION MAKEOVER Tricky Woo from Get-A-Life Pet Rescue
27 MADISON’S AVENUE Spring training in Red Sox town
54 TRAINING TIP by Jackie Powell
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BARKING NEWS What to know and do and include your dog – now in NY too.
PAWtrait by Penny Paine of Irwin Stovroff and Jerry Kramer
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ON THE COVER Photographer, David Massey gets up close and personal to catch the best side of Tricky Woo from Get-A-Life Pet Rescue See page 50 for the Lights, Camera, Action Makeover. Visit www.visionhaus.com for more compelling photography from Massey and his team.
PROOF THAT SOLID GOLD CONTINUES TO PRODUCE THE BEST AND SAFEST DOG FOOD IN THE WORLD In 1975, Solid Gold changed the face of the pet food industry. They introduced the first natural, organic dog food in the U.S. It was the Solid Gold Hund-n-Flocken. The FDA said there was no such thing as a natural dog food. Also, they had no idea what organic meant. We told the FDA that Hundn-Flocken, (which means dog food flakes in German) had been a top seller in Germany for 20 years. They said, “Oh!” In 1985, we introduced the first holistic dog/cat food into the U.S. It is called Holistique Blendz. They had no idea what holistic meant. It doesn’t mean natural and it doesn’t mean organic. It is a philosophy of life. It means the whole body works together-mind, body and spirit. It saddens us that other dog food companies incorrectly throw around the word holistic just because Solid Gold uses it. It saddens us that they try to fool the public by trying to copy our philosophy. I asked one dog food company what holistic meant, since he now uses it as part of the name of his product. He said it means they put apples in their food! Solid Gold has always produced dry food in the U.S. In the spring of 2007, 137 dry dog/cat foods were recalled by the FDA for killing 6,000 animals and injuring 300,000 others. All contained melamine and cyanuric acid made in China. By the fall of 2007, 179 dry dog/cat foods were recalled. Solid Gold was one of seven pet foods that were not recalled. Then, another dog food company admitted that their dog food was made in China, but said it was not on the recall list. However they said they are checking for cyanuric acid/melamine poisoning just in case! A large canned pet food company had its whole line of canned foods recalled for botulism poisoning. It was made in the U.S. The same time, another canned dog food line was recalled for salmonella poisoning. Twenty one people died of salmonella poisoning after handling the canned food. It was also made in the U.S. Solid Gold has not been involved with any of there tragedies. In July 2007, a newspaper article read, “Lawsuit Alleges Pet Food Industry Fraud.” A law firm in Miami, Florida accuses seven very big and well known dog food companies of using, “waste products, including euthanized dogs and cats, restaurant grease, hair, hooves, road kill and toxic chemicals and additives.” Solid Gold was not involved with any of this mess! Finally a well-known dog food company agreed to compensate owners of 436 dogs that died from eating his dog food. The public may not be aware of the dangerous back room insidious plans against pets. But Solid Gold is and will report them to you. Most dog food companies make a variety of products. Dog food is at the bottom of the barrel and gets the scraps and leftovers that they can’t use elsewhere. Example-we don’t use avocados which are hard on the pancreas. If you have a diabetic, pre-diabetic or older dog, avocadoes may make the situation worse. We don’t use sunflower oil which the Swedish National Cancer Society warns increases the risk of cancer by 69%. So if you want to be sure that you are feeding the best possible dog/cat food to your pets, feed Solid Gold. It is clean and safe. We make sure of that. Solid Gold does its homework. To receive our catalogue and documentation of our research, write to our new (Feb. 08) address at 1331 N. Cuyamaca, El Cajon, California 92020. To find a store near your that carries Solid Gold, call us Monday, Wednesday, Friday standard Pacific time from 11-5 pm 619-258-7356. It’s free. To get a list of recalled pet foods, look up the FDA recall list at www.fda.gov/oc/opa.com/hottopicspetfood.html and or www.accessdatafda. gov/scripts/petfood/recall. Check monthly, since the list changes monthly. It drops compliance names and adds others. One dog company has been dropped and recalled three times.
Once upon a time, an old man and his dog had died. He was on a road leading to Heaven.
He came to a beautiful large home that had written across the front “This is Heaven.” He approached the gate, only to be stopped by a guard. As he tried to enter, the guard stopped him, “No dogs are allowed in here.” So the old man turned around and left. Soon, he came to another large house. The sign said, “HEAVEN.” The old man and Teddy, his dog, walked up to the guard at the gate. “I wanted to come in. But I want Teddy to be welcome too.” The guard smiled. “Dogs are always welcome in Heaven.” The old man looked confused. “I don’t understand. Your place is marked, “HEAVEN.” So what is that other building down the road?” The guard frowned. “That is HELL, “ he said. Retold by Sissy Harrington-McGill
Solid Gold is the only dog food company that is a member of the Organic Trade Association, the American Nutraceutical Association, the Medicinal Food Association, Nutraceutical Foods Association and the Life Extension Association.
For a catalog or store near you call or email us at: (619) 258-7356 or (619) 258-1914 (M-F 10-5 PST) or E-mail us at dane@solidgoldhealth.com or www.solidgoldhealth.com Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, the Holistic Animal Nutrition Center 1331 N. Cuyamaca (after Feb. 08) El Cajon, CA 92020
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ROVER Reporter Mr. Wookie goes to Washington Our roving reporter, Mr. Wookie Snuggles, was an honored guest – along with other four-legged friends – at the unveiling of “A Religious Proclamation of Animal Compassion” in Washington, DC. The proclamation was authored by the worldwide leaders of over 20 different faiths and the gathering was hosted by the Best Friends Network multi-faith outreach initiative. Lead speakers at the event were Representatives Tom Lantos (D – Calif) and Christopher Shays (R - Conn), the Co-chairs of the Congressional Friends of Animals Caucus (CFA), founded in 1989. The CFA is a bipartisan congressional organization providing forums and briefings for members of Congress, to raise awareness of animal welfare issues. The proclamation’s Purpose Statement begins, “As people from diverse religious traditions, we are united in our belief that animals have intrinsic value as part of God’s creation and are entitled to live lives free of cruelty and exploitation.” For more information and to sign the proclamation visit www.bestfriends. org. For more information about the work of the CFA visit www.house.gov.
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s a publisher of a dog magazine, everyone I know comes to me when they have a doggie dilemma or question about pets. They all know I love animals and some even think my love for dogs has gone a bit too far. One very close friend even refers to my dogs as “human dogs,” as they lounge on my sofa. I don’t believe I have taken it that far. I do realize they are canine or I would be taking them on vacation, paying for health insurance, dressing them in clothes...oh wait, I do that. Okay, well maybe he has a point. But with all the unconditional love dogs provide, I think they deserve whatever we can give them.
Jan Bond and Travis
My friend surprised me when he decided to adopt a dog. This person has never owned a pet but I was sure it was a commitment he was ready to make. I watched the situation with interest, ready with the advice I felt sure would be needed. At least my friend was armed with information from a few back issues of BocaDog Magazine. Watching the relationship develop between man and dog has been a wonderful experience. My friend is taking his responsibilities as a pet owner very seriously. And much to his surprise, he projects human qualities on the dog. His priorities now are that his dog never goes hungry; is never too hot or too cold; is never bored; and always receives more than enough love and attention. The dog returns these attentions with complete devotion. You can see it in the dog’s eyes as he curls up next to his master – on the sofa, of course. I don’t have to tell you where the dog sleeps… Human dog? Maybe. But what is more important to me, is that one more person now sees why all of us dog lovers do what we do. Unconditional love. When you receive it, it is so easy to return. If more people on this planet could feel that feeling and, in turn, give that to someone else…well, we would all be better for it.
Jan Bond Publisher
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’m hoping your new year is off to a good start. Although it’s hard for me to believe we’re talking spring training already, in this issue you can see where Madison buys her Red Sox outfits. And in our search for the pet-friendliest locations, Jean Bentley discovers South End in Boston.
Penny Paine
This past holiday season, did you receive one of the great digital devices now available to keep track of your pets? Carla Genender provides us with a review of her top ten, to make sure you are up to the minute on the latest hi-tech canine gadgets. In this issue’s PAWtrait, we introduce you to Irwin Stovroff and Jerry Kramer; two World War II vets – that’s veterans not veterinarians – who are dedicated to ensuring severely injured servicemen obtain a service or guide dog. I was delighted to discover and to report how Barbara Masi is employing her retired racing Greyhounds, to teach young children an entertaining and meaningful lesson in kindness to animals. Charlene Reiff joins us too, to share her experience and make moving house a less traumatic time for the whole family. In About Town Barker we have a special two-page spread of photographs of the first BocaDog Walk and Canine Carnival. Hundreds of you and your dogs were there. I heard that traffic on Military Trail was backed up in both directions that day. Now the Pet Protection Foundation of BocaDog Magazine is able to help many less fortunate pets because of your support. We cannot thank you and our sponsors enough for your generosity and all your appreciative comments about the event. Yappy New Year everyone. WOOF.
Penny Paine Managing Editor
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Learning from “Great-Hounds” children that you must never leave a dog alone in a car. The children enjoy the costume changes and the humor helps the messages hit home. Greyhound life is thoroughly examined; their thin skin and long legs, their use of their tails as a rudders and their amazing speed. The children often ask to see their ear tattoos. At the end of the program, they feed the dogs kibble and feel their “rough” tongues on their hands.
by Penny Paine
The program also brings Sheriff Ric Bradshaw’s message to the children – Dogs Don’t Fight. The team feels the anti-dogfighting message is particularly important and much animal abuse can be prevented by early intervention through educational programs. “It’s all about starting early with children and dogs,” says Masi. “I know we are making some impact on the children through this program, when we receive their wonderful thank you notes afterwards. And it’s a message worth repeating to their parents when they go home.”
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child pets the Greyhound and says, “Oh, what a beautiful dog.” Another child shies away and stands at the back of the room. But by the time Barbara Masi and her dogs – Bullet, Comet and Jet – have finished their program, all the children are in awe of and delighted by these magnificent dogs. Masi is president of Greyhound Pets of America FL/SE Coast Chapter. She takes her retired, racing Greyhounds to schools, libraries, YMCA’s and summer camps, teaching children about animal kindness, along with proper and responsible dog care. The kids see the dogs as they are and in costumes – Harley Davidson outfits, halloween costumes or business suits and ties – to enhance the fun part of the program. The program began three years ago when Masi teamed up with the Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office to present at its summer camp program, Harmony in the Streets. The program soon moved to schools, where Masi is usually joined by Deputy Sheriff Carol Verdigi and her yellow Labrador Finnegan. Occasionally the sessions are joined by the Palm Beach Kennel Club. The club has provided a CD that is shown, featuring the races won by one of Masi’s dogs. The sessions are approximately an hour long, ending with a Q&A period and contact with the dogs. A typical session is designed to encourage learning in an entertaining, interactive environment. It covers kindness to animals in general, the children’s animals and dogs; laws, IDs, and all aspects of proper care. Laughter erupts as Masi brings out Comet wearing his “hot dog” costume – complete with bun and mustard – to impress upon the
Barbara Masi has been appointed National Marketing Director for Greyhound Pets of America National – the largest single breed adoption group in the world. Masi has initiated a student volunteer program for the local GPA where older students may earn community service credits working at the kennel or participating in events with the Greyhounds. www.greyhoundspetsofamerica.com
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VETERINARIAN VIPs
Dr. Paul H. Jaffe Internal Parasites and Other Communicable Diseases
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hen we think about parasites and our dogs, we generally think of “worms,” which are only part of the parasite picture. There are many different types of internal parasites which our pets can pick up and all parasites can affect an animal’s health. In addition, most parasites that our dogs can contract can be transferred from the dog or cat to other household animals, including humans. Diseases that can be transferred from animal to human are called zoonotic diseases and internal parasites are highly zoonotic.
YES,YOU TOO CAN GET HEARTWORMS
The most common intestinal parasites include hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms and whipworms. Heartworms live primarily in the lungs and heart. Other internal parasites such as Giardia and Coccidia are protozoal organisms and not worms. It is important to know that Pinworms, which are very common in small children, can not exist in dogs or cats. Children that have pinworms did not get them from the dog. Some parasites have a direct life cycle and mature to adult within the same host. Hookworms, for example, live their entire life in the same host. Others have an indirect life cycle. This means the immature stage of the parasite must pass through what is known as a transport host, before it can re-enter and infect the host it came from. The parasite does not develop inside the transport host; it is just spread from one host to the next this way. Heartworms, for example, have an indirect life cycle and must travel through a mosquito before maturing to adult stage. Heartworms are spread via the mosquito from an infected animal to other dogs, cats and even humans. (See box.) The host mosquito bite injects microfilariae, the minute heartworm larva. These travel through the bloodstream to the lungs and heart, where they mature into the adult worms that cause life-threatening damage.
HEARTWORMS IN HUMANS? Sorry to say but yes, people can get them. Medscape, the on-line medical journal, recently published a report on a man with lung cancer who was discovered to be infected with the dog heartworm. The worm was found during histological examination of the surgically removed lung tumor. The authors of the report, J. Gregory Thomas, M.D. et al from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, point out that after a mosquito carrying the microfilariae bites a human, the worms mature in the subcutaneous tissue or in the muscle. The sub-adult worms then find their way into the lungs via the bloodstream. Once in the lungs, the worms usually cause no symptoms, nor can their presence be readily diagnosed. Sometimes lung lesions can be seen on x-ray or MRI and when aspirated or surgically removed, the worms are found. Once removed, no additional treatment is necessary.
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ASCARIDS A recent survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of animal shelters showed 36% of dogs nationwide and 52% of dogs in the southeastern states harbored intestinal worms capable of causing human disease. Every year, at least 3,000 - 4,000 blood samples from patients test positive with a presumptive diagnoses of ascarids. When these parasites enter a human, they are aberrant parasites and migrate randomly through the body. Organs commonly affected are the eye, brain, liver and lung. Most parasites are host-specific, which means they only infect and live in certain animals. If they enter the wrong animal they are called aberrant parasites. Aberrant parasites can cause an over-reaction in the body of this wrong host and serious disease can result. This occurs commonly when canine roundworms, otherwise known as ascarids, enter a human host. (See box.) Intestinal worms live as adults in the digestive system of the host. Their eggs are passed in the feces. Your pet can pick them up by eating infected soil or grass, licking contaminated paws or by drinking contaminated water. Hookworm larvae can pass directly through the skin if a dog walks or lies down in an area infected by the microscopic eggs. Tapeworms live in the intestinal tract but segments of its body break off and are passed in the feces. These segments contain millions of eggs to infect a new host. The segments are, in fact, the only intestinal parasite that are visible and can be detected by the naked eye. Giardia and Coccidian are highly contagious between pets. Both of these parasites can cause diarrhea and dehydration, leading to more severe illness if left untreated. All of the intestinal parasites are highly contagious to other animals in the house, as well as all members of the family. People tend to pick up these parasites when gardening in infected soil, walking barefoot through dirt or grass that contains the larvae or by letting their dog lick their face after it has recently
cleaned its feet. The risk of coming in contact with internal parasites is much higher in areas where large numbers of dogs are walked such as common areas of neighborhoods, doggie daycare facilities and dog parks. A simple stool test can identify if your dog is harboring internal parasites. If your dog tests positive, prompt treatment will lessen your pet’s discomfort, decrease the chances of intestinal damage and decrease the chance that your pet will infect other animals or people. Since there is no medication that will treat all types of intestinal parasites, proper identification of the eggs under a microscope is necessary to determine the right treatment. Over-the-counter “de-wormers” are usually not effective and can be dangerous to the pet. It is much easier to prevent these parasites from infecting your dog or other family members than it is to treat this condition should infection occur. Prevention is the key. There are several once-a-month parasite preventatives that your veterinarian can recommend which will prevent your pet from contracting almost all types of internal parasites. Some of these products also prevent many of the external parasites,
such as flea, ticks, mange and ear mites. It is these external parasites that can spread blood borne diseases such as plague, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis and other diseases to other pets and even people in the household. It is important to know that most of the once-a-month parasite preventatives on the market are only sold by the manufacturer to veterinarians. If you are purchasing these products through other sources, such as the internet, you are buying a product that has been obtained second- or third-hand. They carry no manufacturer guarantee and you may be getting a short dated or ineffective product. Since you are dealing with parasites that can infect both the animals and people in your household, I strongly recommend that you make sure you are getting an effective product. Consult your veterinarian for the best parasite prevention program.
Paul H. Jaffe, DVM Past President Palm Beach County Veterinary Society, Inc. Jaffe Animal Clinic 950 N. Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, FL 561.395.4030 www.drjaffe.com Boc aD og M agazine – 17
ABOUTTOWN Barker Human Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet 11th Annual Brunch for the Animals at the Surf Club, Surfside, FL
Emily Marquez, Executive Director - Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet with Samantha, Danny Jimenez with Sabrina
Laurie Hoffman, Director of Development & Communication – Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet, Allison Nash, Co-Chairperson
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DOGS in History A Long Journey Home by Gregg Sekscienski
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“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” – Matsuo Basho
Oregon Humane Society and later went on to star in “Bobbie the Wonder Dog,” a silent movie released in the mid-1920s. When Bobbie died a few years later, hundreds of people attended his funeral including, reportedly, the most famous animal movie star of the time, Rin Tin Tin. Bobbie’s grave is located at the Oregon Humane Society’s Portland, Oregon animal cemetery. How Bobbie found his way home is a mystery. Research on animal extrasensory perception or some sort of sixth sense has been explored. Wild animals are thought to use the Earth’s magnetic field, phases of the moon and starlight, for example to aid migration and other movement. The heart-warming view that Bobbie just wanted to get home may very well be the best explanation. It’s one we can all understand.
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early a century ago, one animal’s journey captured the country’s hearts and still remains the idealized and oft-cited example of the dogged determination of canines. Bobbie, a Collie, was a family pet of the Brazier family and lived on their farm in Silverton, Oregon. During a summer vacation, the Brazier’s were in Indiana when the family and the dog became separated – Bobbie was last seen running from a group of dogs in Wolcott, Indiana. The family spent time checking the area, but to no avail and sadly the family left, starting their journey home to Oregon. According to historical accounts from sources such as the Oregon Historical Society and Ripley’s “Believe It or Not,” Bobbie was also starting a journey back home. The result is one of longest journeys by a domestic dog. Of course, many wild animals migrate over vast distances every year, covering thousands of
miles, but few, it seems have ever been documented to do this to find a lost family. The best estimates are that Bobbie traveled more than 2,500 miles, maybe much more. Obviously rivers were crossed and hazards both natural and man-made were encountered and conquered. Later, reports surfaced that Bobbie, or a dog matching his description, was seen in many of the states between Indiana and Oregon. Six months to the day, a bedraggled dog matching Bobbie’s description was spotted by Nova Brazier, one of the family’s daughters, walking the streets of Silverton. It was indeed Bobbie, identified by the family through some unique scars on the dog. Soon the story spread around the country and the world as articles about Bobbie’s journey appeared in newspapers. Bobbie became a celebrity. He was awarded a medal by the
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f all of my travels, there has always been a soft spot in my heart for Boston. There’s something about Boston that makes it special. There is American history around every corner you turn and the vibrant feeling from citizens of Boston is unlike any other city. That special, vibrant feeling has something to do with the Red Sox Nation and it all gets a little bit crazier in March because of one thing – spring training. I usually like to do my shopping in all the chic parts of Boston, like Newbury Street and Beacon Hill. But every stylish pooch needs to have their set of Red Sox gear and for that I venture into the neighboring town of Brookline, arriving at Cause to Paws on Beacon Street in Coolidge Corner. I could spend hours there. They have a ton of cute designs for special events and everyday life, but their selection of Boston Red Sox gear hits a home run. From traditional Red Sox jerseys to pretty in pink Red Sox hats for bigger dogs, Cause to Paws has everything a four-legged Red Sox fan could ask for. I can’t wait to wear my baby pink Red Sox Princess shirt to a party or two this season.
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Bombardier Irwin Stovroff was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery. Infantry Platoon Sergeant Jerry Kramer was awarded the Bronze Star for his valor in battle and the Purple Heart when wounded. Stovroff’s dog is named Jenny and Kramer’s are Lucy and Bruiser.
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t was not a pleasant surprise for Irwin Stovroff to learn that no federal program exists to provide professional, trained guide and service dogs for blinded or severely injured veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. All existing organizations are foundation- or charity-sponsored with no prioritization for today’s returning heroes. Stovroff, an ex-prisoner of war and now National Service Officer for American POWs at the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla., saw an overwhelming situation that needed his attention. Realizing he needed help to further his new mission, Stovroff approached his neighbor, Jerry Kramer. Kramer is also a veteran of World War II and a man who Stovroff new to be a philanthropist with the skills to organize efforts on a national basis. Without hesitation, Kramer visited the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind in Smithtown, N.Y., and its America’s VetDogs® Veterans K-9 Corps® program. He felt this should be the organization to support their mission of providing
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guide, service and therapy dogs for veterans. To date, the fund created by Stovroff and Kramer, the 501(c)(3) Veterans Helping Today’s Returning Heroes, Inc., has raised over $600,000. This is a significant contribution to the VetDogs program that has an anticipated annual cost of over $2 million. Irwin, in the first instance, how did you become involved with the blind rehabilitation program at the hospital? I was introduced to the program at a meeting in the Director’s office at the VA. It was then I learned that veterans might have to wait 12 – 18 months to get a dog, as there was no prioritizing on their behalf and the government does not supply the dogs. It costs $30,000 to raise and train a dog. I had to do something about it. How did your fund-raising activities come about? I met with an ex-POW association that raised $50,000 immediately and a friend gave $30,000. I was then introduced to a fund that gave $90,000. Following a further success after my appeal to the Boca West community I knew I would have to get more organized. That’s when I approached Jerry with my idea. Jerry, what was it in particular that made you join forces with Irwin? Irwin approached me with his explanation of what he was doing and took me to visit the rehabilitation center. Immediately, I said I want to be a part of it, I want to run it. I was compelled to get involved and make a difference so I sent out a two-page letter, to 3,400 people. The response proved we were going to get the support needed to help make the program a success. After my meeting with the Guide Dog Foundation, we established the fund and were on our way.
Why was facilitating this program so important to you? JK: Survival and hope. As an infantry veteran, I know what our soldiers are going through today. In the field, they are thoroughly trained to complete their mission and their only thought is survival. Then comes hope. Hope that the mission will end, that the war will be over. And this survival and hope cycle is repeated every day. I do not want the hope of our injured veterans to die. Someone has to care about the gravely wounded and fulfill their hope of dignity and a way to achieve a full and constructive life. Of 750,000 GIs that have been rotated in and out, last count there were 30,283 wounded, 10% severely – which means life-altering injuries. IS: Freedom is not free. The soldiers are paying with their lives and limbs. What we are doing is a vehicle to give the veterans their lifeline. Do you both work closely with VetDogs and what does that involve? JK: We’re connected to secure dogs for today’s severely injured veterans. There is no other program to get the dogs we need. It is the premier organization raising and training service and guide dogs. I meet with the development director three to four times a week to facilitate our priority – the dogs for the veterans. What are your objectives for the fund? JK: We have set our goal to provide 50 severely disabled veterans with an appropriate assistance or guide dog in the year ending March 31, 2008. It is our mission to raise $1,500,000 to achieve our goal and allocate 10% of those funds raised to others who have answered their call to service. Florida has the largest number of re-deployed soldiers from the National Guard. Some of their families, faced with the
loss of a wage earner, live below the poverty line. An increasing number of returning Florida veterans may find themselves in need of temporary funds or housing. So that 10% will go to the U.S. Military Charitable Foundation. We have an obligation to all our heroes who have sacrificed for us. What impresses you most about the dogs? JK: It is their ability to transfer attention away from the veteran’s disability and provide love and companionship. Yes, and being a best friend. IS: Only one in three actually graduates. For instance, a marvelous dog flunked the program simply because he didn’t like getting his feet wet – wouldn’t walk through a puddle. These guide and service dogs have wondrous abilities. I’m in awe of the dogs that address the ‘invisible’ injuries – like those that have the ability to sense seizures and get help before it’s needed.
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ON COMMAND Siobhan Reilly Mullally Housebreaking for Puppies and Older Dogs
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here are several reasons a dog or puppy may urinate or defecate in the house. The most common is that the dog is not housebroken, which means that he does not understand that he must go to the bathroom outside and not inside. More on that in a minute. The next is that he is marking territory, which is not exactly like being un-housebroken. The third is a medical issue, such as a bladder infection or stone or diarrhea. And the fourth is anxiety related. But how do you tell which problem you are dealing with? If you are having a sudden onset of accidents with a previously housebroken dog and you have not just moved, then most likely there is a medical problem. Before beating your head against the wall trying to housebreak your dog, you should rule out parasites, infections and stones, so head to your vet. If you have a new puppy and he seems to urinate all the time—it seems like every time you turn around he’s going and he even goes in the crate and it happens during the day and at night—then he probably has a urinary tract infection. This is fairly common with puppies. Head to the vet today! Prolonged urinary tract infections can be a serious set back to your housebreaking. Two common causes of urinary tract infections are over restriction of water and forcing a puppy to hold it too long. When male dogs, and occasionally females, lift their legs on furniture and walls, etc., they are marking. If your dog only urinates and defecates when you are not home and often in places like … your bed, he probably has separation anxiety. If your puppy piddles when you pick him up or when he gets excited, he has submissive or excitement urination issues. These problems are not typically caused by a lack of understanding of housebreaking. They are often more
relationship based. Because of this, the training programs differ from standard housebreaking. The most common cause of “accidents” is that the dog or puppy is not housebroken. They don’t truly understand that they must go to the bathroom outside. After all they have no particular opinion of whether they go inside or out. It is you who has the opinion. Thus, it is up to you to teach your dog where to go. They do not, incidentally, go to the bathroom inside to get back at you. To teach your dog where you want him to potty you must witness every act of elimination so that you can express your opinion about it. You are happy when it is outside and unhappy when it is inside. It is never appropriate to rub your puppy’s nose in it. Overly harsh corrections will create sneaky puppies that won’t go in front of you when you take them outside and sneak off to do it as soon as you turn your back inside. If you don’t witness the act, there is nothing you can do about the evidence, other than clean it up. So you must watch an un-housebroken dog at all times. They can never be allowed to wander unattended.
It may be more successful if small dogs living in high rises are trained to potty on wee-wee pads, instead of taking the long trip outside. The process is pretty much the same as training your puppy to go on grass. You are happy when you see them go on the pads and unhappy when they miss. It is very confusing for a dog to try and teach them to go on both wee-wee pads and on the grass, so it is best to choose one or the other. If you would like to teach your pup to go both inside and outside, an alternative to wee-wee pads are grass container pans. These can be placed on a patio or even inside and provide an alternative to outside walks. They work well because the confusion of having two different surfaces to potty on is eliminated by choosing just one – grass, inside or out. If you need assistance diagnosing a house training problem that you have and fixing it, consult a trainer who uses positive reinforcement. (See “On Command – How to Find the Right Dog Trainer”, BocaDog Magazine, February/March 2006 issue). Consistency is the key to a quick and successful housebreaking program. No one ever said it was easy to housebreak a puppy. Fortunately a concerted threeweeks effort should get the bulk of it done.
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PEt FRIENDLY BOSTON -South End
by Jean Bentley
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From time to time, BocaDog Magazine will profile dog-friendly areas of the country. This month, writer Jean Bentley, takes us to Boston’s South End.
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t’s a cold, sunny Saturday in early December, but Penelope Fischer keeps warm inside her favorite Boston store as she shops for Christmas presents. The storefront windows are decked in holiday cheer; rows of two-foot-tall gingerbread men and Christmas trees with multi-colored lights hanging from the ceiling. Penelope bounds excitedly around the shop, while her human companion, Jim Fischer, follows obediently behind. Fischer and his dog drove 60 miles from Wilton, New Hampshire to find gifts for Penelope’s 12 best friends. Or, rather, Fischer looks for gifts and Penelope, an almost-three-year-old Old English Sheepdog slobbers in approval. At South End’s Polka Dog Bakery dogs are the key customer, and their owners buy treats (baked fresh daily), clothing, food and accessories for the pampered animals. “Wow, you guys must be the most popular family in the neighborhood,” jokes the bakery’s co-owner, Rob Van Sickle, as Fischer finds presents for Penelope’s friends. Fischer wants some of what Van Sickle calls the “penny candy” – jars of small treats on the bakery counter. Penelope’s favorites are the chicken poppers. “I don’t know of any other place that has the variety of indulgences and toys that they do here,” says Fischer. “It’s unique.” The South End in Boston has become decidely dog-friendly in recent years. A neighborhood of traditionally childless couples combined with a disposable income has allowed a passionate dog community to take hold. Lest you think the South End doesn’t have other dog owners, but ones who like to indulge their pet friends, consider the following point. According to a 2006 Boston Globe article, the South
I think it’s become “known that this is a dogfriendly urban area.” End has the most dogs per capita in the city, with 720 registered dogs to a population of 28,000. Jamaica Plain has 27 more registered dogs but one -andone-half times the population of the South End. The difference is striking. Walking down the street in the South End, it seems like every third person is walking a dog. And until recently, walking was the only official option for doggie exercise in the entire city. The Joe Wex Dog Recreation Space (DRS), the first official city-sanctioned off-leash dog park, opened late last year in Peters Park, solidifying the neighborhood’s pro-dog stance. This afternoon the park is practically empty, save for the corner occupied by the DRS. Nine dogs and as many owners play on the pebble-covered ground. Inside the fence, curved benches surround trees with a few orange leaves clinging to wiry branches. The dogs chase each other around small stone pillars while their owners gather by the gates. Tara Reese, a South End resident, brings her two-year-old dog, Scout, a Mi-Ki – a cross between a Maltese, a Japanese Chin, and a Papillon – to the DRS regularly. “I bring him here so he can be socialized with other dogs,” she says. “Other times I take him on walks all over the neighborhood.” Andrea Bafford and her pug Sadie, who live around the corner, visit the DRS “just about every day.”
According to architect David Hacin, who designed the space and lives across the street, neighborhood dog owners had long used the unkempt park as an unofficial dog run. Until they successfully petitioned the city to create citysponsored dog parks, Boston was one of the last cities in the country to adopt such legislation, he said. While Councilor Michael Ross pushed the dog park legislation through city council, Peters Park came due for a much-needed makeover, prompting some residents to petition to shut down the park entirely and dog owners to lobby harder to create the dog park. “It motivated us to help not only get the ordinance passed,” Hacin said, “but actually follow up on the ordinance to be the first ones to [create a dog park].” The ordinance passed in 2004 but the city did not vote to set aside a dog area within Peters Park until earlier this year. Hacin, who brings his miniature Schnauzer, Oscar, to the DRS, said although he is happy Boston now has dog park legislation, it’s not perfect. “The people interested must pay for it themselves,” he said. “It’s really a different standard than any other public park amenity, like a playground or a basketball court. I mean, they’re not asking basketball players to pay for their own basketball court.” “We’re fortunate that in the South End there’s a passionate dog community,” Hacin continued, “and also, frankly, a well-to-do community that was able to open up their wallets and raise funds to ultimately make this thing happen. I don’t know how a poor neighborhood would do the same thing.” Continued on page 38 Boc aD og M agazine – 37
Continued from page 37 “For many years, [the South End] has been a largely gay community. In the absence of children, dogs are another important member of our families. There are also a lot of younger couples who have moved into the neighborhood who are not having children yet. I think it’s become known that this is a dogfriendly urban area.” Van Sickle, a South End resident, said more apartment buildings in the South End allow dogs than any other neighborhood in the city. “There’s also not a whole lot of traffic,” he said. “We have really good walking streets, and the green space [Peters Park] helps.” For Van Sickle and Hacin, the South End is the perfect place to raise a dog. Van Sickle’s rescued German Shorthair
Pointer mix, Sody, lives in the warehouse where Polka Dog bakes its goods daily, so she gets first dibs on the scraps from each day’s production. “She’s spoiled,” he said. “She eats pretty much anything she gets her paws on.” In addition to dog-centric retail stores like the bakery and nearby boutique Pet Shop Girls, the neighborhood hosts dog walkers, dog masseurs, and dog day care. Even non-doggie businesses like local shops, banks, and restaurants allow the animals inside. Van Sickle confirmed that many of his steady stream of regular customers incorporate their dog treat shopping into their daily schedules. “It’s kind of like a coffee shop routine for them.” Dogs and their human companions can bond while running the errands of the day.
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Moving with Pets by Charlene Reiff
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oving to a new home is understandably stressful for humans. You are packing, switching utilities and writing a to-do list a mile long. But amid the pile of boxes, pet owners shouldn’t forget about the impact of moving on their furry little friends. There are steps you can take to ensure pets are comfortable during the move and in their new surroundings.
Just as familiar objects comfort humans in a new and unusual environment, the same goes for pets. Pack food, water, medicine, bedding, litter box, water bowls and favorite toys in a box that is easily accessible in the car or when you arrive at your new home. And don’t forget to order some new identification tags for your pet with your new contact information and update microchip records.
Decide on how to move your pet, whether by car, plane or another mode of transportation. A car ride is least likely to cause distress, but you must prepare your pet for the ride. Consider purchasing a restraining harness or pet carrier and accustom your pet to it. Plan to stop often to let your pet exercise and relieve himself (about every two hours). And never leave your pet in a parked car; winter cold and summer heat can kill within minutes.
Let’s face it. The sale, purchase or rental of a property is a major step that can present unique problems for pet owners and our pets. Before anything else, when you are considering moving be sure to find a pet-friendly realtor – one that is committed to guiding you to the pet-friendly communities that will best suit your and your four-legged friends’ needs and desires.
If you are flying to your new home see if you can take your pet on the flight with you. Just be sure to check with the airline carrier on its rules and restrictions. If you can’t fly with your pet, look into an animal transport service. On moving day, you’ll want to keep your pet comfortable and out of the way. Hire a pet sitter, or put him in an empty, quiet room with a sign that says “Do Not Enter.” You could also board your pet at a kennel for the day. While you may be living out of a suitcase and eating off paper plates, be sure to maintain your pet’s routine. Take your regular walk. Serve favorite foods but don’t try something new. Extra treats sound good in theory but a disruption in diet can make your pet sick.
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Charlene Reiff has been a licensed realtor in Florida since 1986 and was previously licensed in Chicago for five years. Reiff is an active animal advocate, working with Pets in Condos and Paws for the Cause. Whether representing a buyer or a seller, Reiff donates a portion of her fee to the pet-related charity of their choice.
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Finally, dogs can get the ‘scoop’ on their most compelling questions.
Questionable Tails Dear Hogan, I’m a Great Dane like you. Just not so old and wise. I’ve heard my humans say that having me is like having a child in the house. They’ve had to move everything out of the reach of my tail. Now, I haven’t noticed any little humans with tails. But I have noticed two of my friends at the dog park don’t have tails. They just have little stubs that wiggle, like mine wags. I’ve asked them why they don’t have tails but they don’t know. Do you? Signed: Merlin, Decatur, GA Dear Merlin, Thank you for the compliment but I’m really not that old – I just like sniffing out answers. So, on to your question. For some dog breeds, humans often “clip” or “dock” the tails. While there is some debate about the severity of pain this may cause us – most tails are docked when pups are just a few days old – the procedure is best left under a veterinarian’s supervision. Traditionally there are a number of breeds – Terriers, Spaniels, Boxers, Schnauzers, Poodles, Rottweilers, Pinschers and others – whose tails are docked. Many humans also feel that a docked dog tail helps keep the dog from repeatedly injuring the tail later in their lives – especially in working dogs. Meanwhile, a tail is one of our most unique features. Since humans don’t have one, most of them have little understanding of what the tail really does and means. Tails can offer a strong indication of our confidence and moods.
It also signals whether we are feeling dominant or submissive. Generally the higher a tail is held the more confident we are feeling, while a tail held low or between our legs means we’re feeling a bit less secure at the moment. We all know that when we are truly happy (getting a good chest scratch or expecting a treat) our tails seems to take on a life of their own, wagging quickly. A slower, careful wag usually means we are trying to figure our situation out. Dogs with docked tails may have more difficulty in communicating their feelings to other dogs (and people). Some studies have shown that some of these breeds actually compensate by wagging their entire behind. Just remember to celebrate tail diversity. Be proud of whatever tail you have. Many doggie park get-togethers and pooch parties offer prizes for longest tails, curliest tail and hairiest tail. Alpha Challenges Dear Hogan, I just recently visited my cousins in Oklahoma – a Yorkie named Peepers and a larger (everything is larger than Yorkie, it seems) mixed breed named Bella. But Peepers was always bossing Bella around. He bit at her every time they started playing. He ate before anyone else. He tried to grab any toy Bella was playing with. I stayed in my crate or next door a lot of the time but when I did go over to play, Peepers was all over me, biting and yapping and chasing. I mean he was really kind of a pest. I’m a pretty dominant girl, if I do say so myself, but he really challenged
me on everything. What’s up with that? Doesn’t my being bigger and older count for anything? I was looking for some respect and never got it. What gives? Signed: Kiva, Boca Raton, FL Dear Kiva, If you are an “alpha” yourself, you know the rules. In any group of dogs, we all try to find our place – figure out the hierarchy. It sounds like you walked into a situation in which the hierarchy is still being figured out. Since most of us, as with most people, like to be social and interact with other dogs (and people – that’s what makes our bonds with humans so special), we figure out ways to be around other dogs. We enjoy playing and roughhousing whenever we are around each other. The traditional thinking about us – dogs – says we are figuring and refiguring dominance and submission in our social groups. There is often an ongoing “battle” to be the alpha or top dog in a group of dogs and even between two dogs. Smaller dogs often exhibit aggression and signs of dominance over larger dogs. The alpha position is one that must be earned, so the behavior to establish it will most likely continue between Bella and Peepers. While humans often get a chuckle out of a little dog hanging onto the cheek of a larger dog (I’ve had a few do that to me), there is a message in that use of teeth. But even I’m not completely sure of what it means. So you just “hang” in there.
He’s a GREAT Dane so you can ask Hogan anything. E-mail: hogan@bocadogmagazine.com or write to: Hogan, BocaDog Magazine. P.O. Box 812485, Boca Raton, FL 33431 4 2 – F E B RUA RY / M A R C H 2 0 0 8 www.bocadogmagazine.com
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FEATURE STORY
The Digital Dog by Carla Genender
We live in a digital age, so why shouldn’t our dogs? Actually, they do. There’s an amazing array of hightech products designed for them. Some are just for fun, while others serve important functions. The following are my favorites – a tech top 10.
Walk4Life Pet Pedometer
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The Walk4Life Pet Pedometer attaches to your dog’s collar. As with any pedometer, it counts the number of steps he takes. However, the most useful information is provided by a cumulative activity counter that lets you know how many minutes per day he is active. www.walk4life.com
8. If you wonder what your dog is
The Wonderful Shot Dog Camera
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Do you want to see the world as your dog sees it? The Wonderful Shot Dog Camera by Takara Tomy is a 3.5 megapixel camera with an 8 MB internal memory that attaches to your dog’s collar. You can set a timer to automatically take a photograph at predetermined intervals, or you can operate the camera via remote control. www.kilian-nakamura.com
doing when he’s home alone, the Panasonic PetCam is for you. You can use your PC, PDA or cell phone to check on him whenever you want. The basic model is motion sensitive and can be set to record video or email you, when motion is detected. Other models offer heat sensitivity, the ability to remotely change the tilt or angle of the camera and two-way audio. www.panasonic.com
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5.The
Top Tag Pet ID
benefits of massage for dogs are well known, especially for older dogs, dogs recovering from surgery or injury and stressed dogs. The Total Pet Health™ Vibrating Pet Massager is a 4½-inch boneshaped device that may become your dog’s new best friend (after you, of course). It relieves sore muscles and relaxes your dog. The rubber nubs also stimulate the oil glands for healthier skin and a healthier coat.
7. The Top Tag Pet ID is a 64 MB
flash drive that is inserted in a computer’s USB port. You can enter comprehensive information about your dog in seven categories and 14 subcategories including contact, medical information and diet. The ID comes with a waterproof case to attach to your dog’s collar. In the event he gets lost, the information would help with his care until he’s returned home or you can attach it to his crate in case there’s a disaster or something unexpected happens to you. www.toptagpetid.com
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DVDs can lessen separation anxiety, loneliness and boredom – according to Dr. Stanley Corwin, the dog behaviorist, who designed the four-disc DVD set called The Dog Companion. The DVDs are also useful for distracting your dog from noises that bother her, such as thunder and fireworks. The videos were shot from a dog’s perspective. www.thedogdvd.com
Total Pet Health Vibrating Pet Massage
4.Dental
hygiene isn’t just about keeping dogs’ teeth healthy. Infected teeth can spread to the bloodstream and cause serious health problems. The VMX PetVantage Oral Hygiene Electric Toothbrush for dogs was developed with the assistance of a dental veterinarian. The oscillating brush head is relatively quiet, which helps keep the dog calm. The company claims that daily brushing with this product reduces tartar by 85% and plaque by 33% after three weeks. www.petco.com
The Dog Companion
VMX PetVantage Oral Hygiene Electric Toothbrush
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More Digital Dog Continued from page 45
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The SNiF® tag, scheduled to launch in spring of 2008, lets you know what your dog is doing when you’re apart – whether you’re at work or half-a-world away. The SNiF® tag attaches to the collar or harness and uploads the dog’s daily activities to the Internet. You can observe trends in behavior over days, weeks or months. You can also compare the behavior to dogs of the same breed or age. If any behavior is detected that indicates your dog may be sick or in danger, you’ll be notified.
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Tied for first place are two similar products: Global Pet Finder from Nokia and PetsCell™ from Pets Mobility. Their primary purpose is to find your dog if he gets lost. Both use a device that attaches to your dog’s collar. With both products, you log onto the company’s website and define the dog’s virtual yard. If he leaves that area, you’ll be contacted immediately and will receive continuous updates on his location. Both products have a feature that monitors the environment and alerts you if it becomes dangerously hot or cold. Global Pet Finder is available now; PetsCell™ in mid-2008.
Global Pet Finder
Global Pet Finder uses GPS to track your dog and you can choose to be contacted via cell phone, PC or PDA if he leaves his virtual yard. www.globalpetfinder.com
PetsCell
The SNiF® tag
The SNiF® tag can also help your dog (and you) make new friends. When encountering other dogs wearing SNiF® tags, the tag will record these interactions. You can look at the online profiles of all the dogs your dog has met. You can also connect with their owners, providing both of you agree to have your personal profiles visible to each other. There will also be a SNiF® tag online community. www.sniflabs.com
PetsCell™ has an additional feature: The device used is a waterproof cell phone. When you call your dog’s phone, it automatically answers and puts your voice on speakerphone. The phone is also useful if he gets lost; a “call home” button can be used to contact you. PetsCell™ uses three state-of-the-art technologies: A-GPS (Assisted Global Positioning Service), which provides more accurate and faster tracking information than GPS; CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), a type of cellular technology; and 3G (third generation) cell phones. You can receive tracking information on a 3G cell phone or online. www.petsmobility.com
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I do have one concern about the high tech dog world. Six of these products are designed to be worn on your dog’s collar that, while intended to keep track of your pet, could be lost along with the dog. And what dog’s neck would be strong enough to carry all the gadgets at the same time? It surely won’t be long until the high tech world has contrived multi-function, micro-devices for us all – human and canine.
Carla Genender is the author of DogSense: 99 Relationship Tips from Your Canine Companion. www.dogsensebooks.com
SKYLAR SKYLAR. This beautiful, big, sweet boy is a Labrador/American Staffordshire Terrier / Hound mix. Skylar is two and a half years old. He’s waiting for the right family to come and take him home as he has lived at the shelter for most of his life. Contact Abandoned Pet Rescue at 954.728.9010. www.abandonedpetrescue.petfinder.com
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CHOCOLATE, the little, 40-pound, eighteen month-old Staffordshire Terrier loves people. She’s housebroken and knows sit, stay and shake. She walks well on a leash and loves to play and go for car rides. Chocolate really wants to be the center of attention and needs a loving family without other pets or small children. Contact Grateful Paws at 954.462.8840 (evenings) or gratefulpaws@ bellsouth.net.
BocaDog Magazine asks that if you cannot adopt or foster, please share these stories with anyone you know that might be able to help. Also, please consider making a donation to these wonderful rescue organizations or to the Pet Protection Foundation of BocaDog Magazine, Inc.
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ABOUTTOWN Barker BocaDog Walk and Canine Carnival at Mizner Bark, Boca Raton, FL November 3, 2007 It was a wonderful day in the neighborhood to benefit the Pet Protection Foundation of BocaDog Magazine, Inc. Hundreds of dog lovers and their best friends turned out to show their support.
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, Tricky Woo
Action Makeover Action Makeover
Hey, that tickles
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outh Florida Pet Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc., is better known by its DBA, Get A Life Pet Rescue (GALPR). It is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), no kill, foster care network, which exists solely on donations to care for special needs pets. The group doesn’t specialize in pets that need surgery, rehabilitation or extended care but GALPR president, Stacy Narcisse, confirms it is those animals that seem to form the majority of their rescues. Apart from the network of foster homes, GALPR has a small core group of volunteers that help generate events for fundraising and attend events, to support their efforts to save pets’ lives. GALPR started as a group that fostered dogs and cats for other South Florida rescues. They decided to start their own in 2005. They continue to battle the endless need to rescue and rehabilitate dogs. “It is an ongoing process to share further doggy joy,” confirms Narcisse. “Not all of our rescue dogs come in just needing basic vetting. Most of them need a dental cleaning at least and some need extensive testing to find out what treatment they need to become healthy again.”
GALPR encourages sponsorship to help rehabilitate their rescues that require extensive treatments. Their online Sponsor Page reviews the success stories of some of the special needs dogs they have helped. There is an article about Lil’ Lucy that mentions Narcisse’s work with Dr. Gerald Johnson, DVM, to rehabilitate spinal injury dogs, mainly Dachshunds. Tyler’s Updates share how he went through surgeries, physical therapy and shows photographs of him receiving aqua therapy, like the spinal injury dogs. “Currently we are mostly in need of sponsorship for Clydell, a seven-year-old, active, loving Yorkshire Terrier that is still under going tests to get his body in balance in order to be adopted,” says Narcisse. The usual BocaDog entourage and Narcisse with Tricky Woo, met at Calusa Veterinary Center for his makeover. All Tricky Woo arrived with was the bad reputation he had earned from his previous owner. It seemed, simply put, a bad rumor and at best a misunderstanding. He is a long-legged – almost gangly and almost black – and happy, friendly, little poodle.
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Not too much off the ears
The Calusa center is a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency, full service veterinary clinic also offering canine rehabilitation, allopathic, homeopathic and holistic care. The rehabilitation facilities – an area of veterinary medicine specialized in by Dr. Andrew Turkell, along with nutrition – include an exercise pool and underwater treadmill. In the holistic wing, Dr. Anthony Krawitz offers a gamut of treatments from acupuncture to herbal remedies. The complex also contains the “Barker Raton” Resort and Spa complete with luxury boarding suites that have chandeliers and flat-screen TV for boarders.
My wet look
Sitting pretty now
My windswept look
The holistic nature of the center has been furthered by the partnership of Turkell and Krawitz with Mindy Gordon to open Good Earth Pets, a store specializing in holistic cuisine and homeopathic remedies for pets. A natural fit and proactive pet care for the veterinarians. Both the center and the store have a philanthropic approach to helping rescued animals. Apart from their support of local not-for-profit events, the center offers a sliding scale of fees for 501(c)(3) organizations and the store donates to a different rescue every month.
Our groomer for the occasion was Jen Koomer, who has been in the business for five years and with Calusa over one year. While working away at a few mats found on Tricky Woo, she explained the nature of holistic grooming – for example, a homeopathic approach would not trim the hair inside a dog’s ears but leave it to provide its purpose as a barrier against outside elements. Tricky Woo’s ears maintained their natural protection. And Tricky Woo maintained his natural poise. He was the sweetest canine and a super-model subject for the cover shoot. He deserves the forever family that we know is waiting for him.
Special Thanks to: Stacy Narcisse Get-A-Life Pet Rescue www.getalifepetrescue.com Calusa Veterinary Center Doctors and staff – Hospitality Jen Koomer – Groomer 6900 Congress Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33487 561.999.3000 www.cvcboca.com See a special update on Tracie from our December/January issue on page 52. Boc aD og M agazine – 51
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Tracie, our “Lady in Waiting” Tracie, our December/January cover star, is waiting patiently for that special someone to love. Mary-Jo Whitehurst is Tracie’s volunteer foster mom and manager of Merriweather Resort, a pet-friendly resort on Fort Lauderdale beach in Florida – Tracie’s temporary home. Whitehurst says, “She is such a sweet dog. We know it won’t be long before she is found by her forever family.” Arrange to meet and adopt Tracie by contacting: Grateful Paws Dog & Cat Rescue, Inc. Call 954.462.8840 – evenings after 7:00 p.m. Or email gratefulpaws@bellsouth.net To see other “Grateful Paws” seeking homes or to make a donation visit www.gratefulpawsrescue.petfinder.org
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“Wait” – Just a Moment Training your dog to “Wait” is different from training your dog to “Stay.” For example, when you tell your dog to “Sit-Stay” you expect your dog to sit in the place you told them until released to do something else, even if it is for several minutes. The cue “Wait” is used when you just want the dog to pause for a few seconds. For example, when you open the door and you don’t want the dog to go bounding out ahead of you, you say to your dog “Wait.” The dog should then pause for a few seconds and look to you for the next direction or cue.
Dogs will be confused by telling them to “Stay” when what is really meant is “Wait.” Remember to be patient as you teach your dog self-control. The goal is to set your dog up to win and not to catch him doing something wrong. This means that you make the task only slightly more difficult as the training progresses. You want to reinforce the behavior that you want, which is the pause after the sit. Don’t give a treat if the dog gets up. The dog should begin to see that the treat reward does not happen if he does not “Wait.” To teach your dog to “Wait” begin by having the dog on a leash and have a few tasty treats available for rewards. Start at a closed door to an interior room. When you approach the door, tell your dog to “Sit.” Now reach for the door handle and tell your dog to “Wait.” Little steps would be for the dog to “Wait” while:
Step 1) Step 2) Step 3) Step 4)
you reach for the door; you open the door slightly and then close it; you open the door halfway and then close it; you open the door all of the way and the dog is still sitting and waiting for you to tell him what to do next.
If the dog pops up from the “Sit” at any step, quickly tell the dog to “Sit” and then say “Wait.” Proceed to each step only after the dog has accomplished the preceding one. You can use the hand signal of a flat palm placed in front of the dog’s nose at the same time that you say “Wait.” As your “Wait” training continues to build you will want to introduce “Wait” with the leash off. For now the leash serves to keep the dog safe so he can’t run out the door and get hurt. When you advance to the “off-leash” training be sure to train in a safe environment such as the door to a fenced in backyard or the door to an interior room. “Wait” is very handy to use at doors, when taking the dog out of his crate, when getting out of the car and even when crossing the street. Practice for small amounts of time frequently and soon your dog will “Wait” just a moment each time you ask.
What a good dog! Jackie Powell, Volunteer Trainer with Doberman Rescue League, Inc. 954.563.7061 • www.doberescue.net
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Mark Your Calendar Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch First Sunday of every month Leashed dogs welcome 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Riverwalk, Fort Lauderdale 954.828.5363 www.fortlauderdale.gov/events FEBRUARY February 1 Healing Touch For Animals Level 1 Workshop Friday, 6 – 10 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. West Palm Beach, FL 561.707.7632 www.healingtouchforanimals.com February 9 & 10 Barkapalooza Sponsored by: 97.3 Coast Radio/Broward County Parks Markham Park 16001 W SR 84, Sunrise, FL www.broward.org/parks/petsevents February 21 Florida Panthers - Siberian Husky Rescue Night 7:30 p.m. BankAtlantic Center Sunrise, FL 954.540.7373 www.sibrescue.com February 23 Bullympics Hollywood, FL 305.666.8870 www.buddiesthrubullies.org
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MARCH March 1 Humane Society of Broward County 18th Annual Walk for the Animals 8:00 a.m. Registration • 10:00 a.m. Walk Esplanade Park SW 2 Street (between SW 5 & 4 Ave), Fort Lauderdale, FL www.walk4theanimals.com March 8 Worth Avenue Pet Parade Registration begins at 9 a.m. Worth Avenue, Gucci Courtyard, Palm Beach, FL www.worth-avenue.com March 15 12th Annual Fundraiser Dinner and Auction Abandoned Pet Rescue Taking place at Hop-A-Jet Executive Airport 5:30 p.m. Email: APRkaren@bellsouth.net March 16 Tri County Humane Society’s 6th Annual Dawg-ie Ball 6:30 p.m. BocaWest Country Club, Boca Raton, FL www.tricountyhumane.org APRIL April 12 SPCA Wildlife Care Center’s 2008 Walk for Wildlife and Family Festival 8:30 a.m. Registration • 10:30 a.m. Walk Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach, FL www.broward.org/calendar/parks
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Pet Friendly Places OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS & BARS New York, NY Fred’s - 476 Amsterdam Ave. at 83rd Street Barking Dog Luncheonette- 1453 York Ave. at 77th St. Café Café - 470 Broome at Greene St. Cherry Tavern - 441 East Sixth St. Fat Cat Billiards - 75 Christopher St. near 7th Ave. S. Boca Raton Bangkok in Boca - 500 Via De Palmas Café Joley – 187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Doc’s 3rd Base Bar & Grill - SE 1st St & Mizner Blvd. Courtyard Cafe - 2650 North Military Trail Einstein Bros Bagels - 9795 Glades Rd. Ichiban Japanese Restaurant - 8841 Glades Rd. Jamba Juice - 1400 Glades Rd. Linda B. of Boca – 41 E. Palmetto Park Rd. Lion and Eagle English Pub - 2401 N. Federal Hwy. Nick’s Fishmarket of Hawaii - 150 W. Palmetto Park Rd. Tulio’s Italian Fusion - 309 Via De Palmas Boynton Beach Pacific Grill - 1610 S. Federal Hwy. Coconut Grove Senor Frog’s - 3480 Main Hwy. Deerfield Beach Muddy Waters - 2237 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Delray Beach Boston’s on the Beach - 40 S. Ocean Blvd. Cabana Delray - 105 E. Atlantic Ave. City Oyster - 213 E. Atlantic Ave. Henry’s Restaurant - 16850 Jog Rd. Starbuck’s - 205 E. Atlantic Ave. Fort Lauderdale Cheeburger Cheeburger - 708 East Las Olas Blvd. China Yung Restaurant - 1201 N. Highway I Einstein Bagel - 3200 N. Federal Hwy. Grill Room on Las Olas - 620 E. Las Olas Blvd. Indigo Restaurant - 620 E. Las Olas Blvd. Japanese Village Steak House - 350 E. Las Olas Blvd. Samba Room - 350 E. Las Olas Blvd. Shizen - 716 E. Las Olas Blvd. Shuck’s on the Water - 2528 N. Federal Hwy. Starbucks - 6781 W. Broward Blvd. Starbucks - 2519 East Sunrise Blvd. Stork’s Cafe and Bakery – 1109 E. Las Olas Blvd. Stromboli Pizza - 801 S. University Dr. The Ugly Tuna Saloona - 300 SW 1st Ave. Zona Fresca - 1635 N. Federal Hwy. Hollywood Beverly Hills Cafe - 4000 N 46th Ave. Harrison Street Sushi Jazz - 1902 Harrison St. Nakorn Japanese & Thai Restaurant - 2039 Hollywood Blvd.
Miami Van Dyke’s - 846 Lincoln Rd. Palm Beach Gardens Habitat Cafe - 11682 US Highway 1 Parkland The Whale Raw Bar & Fish House 7619 North State Road 7 Plantation Cort’s Coffeehouse - 801 S. University Dr. First Watch - 6903 West Broward Blvd. Pompano Beach Dandee Donut Factory - 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd. La Veranda - 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd. Panera Bread Company - 2101 N. Federal Hwy. Red Fox Diner - 3640 N. Federal Hwy. Starbuck’s - 1800 N. Federal Hwy. Starbuck’s - 423 S. Federal Hwy. West Palm Beach Buddy’s Cafe and Deli - 2431 Beach Ct. Mediterranean - 200 Clematis St. Outback Steakhouse - 871 Village Blvd. Rooney’s Public House - 213 Clematis St. Weston Cheeburger Cheeburger - 1793 Bell Tower Lane Wilton Manors Dairy Queen, 1950 Wilton Dr. BEACHES Canine Beach - East End of Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Jupiter Beach - A1A at Xanadu Rd., Jupiter Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge North Beach Rd., Jupiter Island DOG PARKS Amelia Earhart Park - 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah Pine Tree Park - 4400 Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach Woodville Dog Park - 500 SW 83rd Ave., N. Lauderdale Bark Park at Snyder Park - 3299 SW 4th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale Poinciana Dog Park - Dixie Hwy. and Plunkett St., Hollywood Happy Tails - 6600 SW 16th St., Plantation Oakland Dog Park - 971 NW 38th St., Oakland Park C.B. Smith Park - 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines Pembroke Pines Dog Park - 9751 Johnson St., Pembroke Pines Barkham at Markham Park - 16001 West St. Rd. 84, Sunrise Coral Springs Dog Park - 123rd Ave., Coral Springs Dr. Paul’s Dog Park - 7460 Wiles Rd., Coral Springs Greenbriar Park - 2975 Greenbriar Blvd., Wellington Mizner Bark - 751 Banyan Trail, Boca Raton Lake Ida Dog Park - 2929 Lake Ida Road, Boynton Beach
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