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t’s that time of year again when we transition from one season to another. As winter fades away, New England begins to celebrate its yearly awakening, a time when all of nature comes to life again. As the temperatures rise and the air gets warmer, it becomes a wonderful time of year to get outside and be more active in our daily lives and with our dogs. Instead of going out for a dog jog or to play ball, try a new sport that the whole family can be a part of, Disc Dogs. To learn more about this sport or joining a local league, turn to page 12. Although the spring season brings warmer temperatures, it also brings plenty of springtime showers. With melting snow and with the rain saturating the ground, mud can be a very messy problem for pet owners. In addition to a muddy pup, pet parents may also be confronted with pet shedding. As we use this time of year to clean our homes to make our surroundings feel fresh and new again, pet owners can refer to this issue as it offers insight about why pets shed and what you can do to keep your home free from flyaway fur, page 14. With efforts to keep and maintain a clean home, we also want our pets to be clean and so we take our cats and dogs to the groomer. However, grooming is not just about a clean pet, it’s more about keeping your pet healthy. Take a look on page 15 to learn a few grooming tips and find a local groomer that’s the right fit for your family and your pet. Just remember, regardless of how you spend your time this season, be grateful for each and every day you have with family, friends and furry family members. Make a difference in your community one way or another. Helping a homeless dog is a fantastic way to give a part of yourself, your heart, your time or your services. Adopt. Donate. Foster. I hope that you enjoy this issue of Mountain Dog Magazine. Happy Spring!
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DISC DOGS A SPORT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
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Vicka is a 3-year-old, 18 pound female Jack Russell Terrier who is highly prey driven, loves to go for long walks (always on leash) and is a ball fanatic bringing it back to you to throw for hours. She gets along with all dogs but is not interested in socializing with them. The ball is her cup of tea. She is extremely active, is well housetrained and can be quite aloof. Cover Photo Provided by Jacks Galore Rescue. If you’re interested in adopting Vicka, turn to page 18 to get the contact information for Jack’s Galore Rescue.
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Rocco: 9-years old “Hey there, I’m Rocco! I am a sweet and gentle older guy. I am a little nervous around new people but once I feel comfortable with you then we will be best
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friends. I am usually pretty mellow but I am always up for a walk or adventure. I have one squeaky toy at the shelter that I really like and I will often have it hanging out of my mouth! I will most likely prefer to be an only dog as that is how I lived for the 8 years of my life. I might be able to go home with another dog if I can take my time getting to know them. I have been told that I’m a very good boy! I walk well on a leash and have great manners. Please consider taking me home and letting me spend the rest of my time with you!” Adoption is available through the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter. Please call 413-448-9800 or go online to www.sonsinianimalshelter.org for more information.
Bronson: 8-years old “Hi, my name is Bronson. I am a big, loveable senior guy who is looking for a comfy couch to snuggle with you on. I have lived with dogs, cats and kids. I’ve had things pretty rough the past few years. My original owner passed away and her good friend took me in. Four years later, she passed away. I am looking for a family to call my own again. I am just a big sweetie with a lot of heart. I would love to go on daily walks with you and just hang out. I love everyone and I’ve been told I’m a big ham!” Adoption is available through the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter. Please call 413-448-9800 or go online to www.sonsinianimalshelter.org for more information.
Dine Out and Help Animals!
The 16th annual Cause for Paws Radiothon will be held on April 7, 2020 from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Live 95.9 and WHOOPEE radio stations. You can call and request a song for a donation. There will be listener giveaways and raffles happening throughout the day. If you join as a Compassionate Caregiver, you will be entered into a special raffle. [A Compassionate Caregiver is someone who chooses to help support the work happening everyday, all year long at the shelter. Your monthly donation can help with food, bedding, toys and treats. To find out how a monthly donation will make a difference in the lives of homeless pets, please go online to www.berkshirehumane.org or call 413-447-7878, ext. 131 for more information or to sign up.] Proceeds from the event will benefit Berkshire Humane Society’s medical expenses and the Ken Freeberg Fund, which helps the cost of exceedingly high medical care for animals who would not be adoptable without having a medical procedure done. If you’d like to request a song, make a donation, and help animals, please call 1-800-7882147 during the event day and hours of the Cause for Paws Radiothon.
Dine at Patrick’s Pub in Pittsfield on April 7th and 20% of your bill (before tax) will be donated to the Berkshire Humane Society, not only during lunch and dinner but for take-out orders, too! Go to www.berkshirehumane.org to present the online coupon to your server!
Congratulations to owners Rachel Clarke and Dan Sharry of the Pack Shack. As of January 2020 they officially opened the doors to their doggy day camp in Canaan, New York! 6 • March / April 2020 | Mountain Dog Magazine Pet Pantry Bone Bar with Barktenders
In case you haven’t heard the good news… City Council in Pittsfield passes the Pet Shop Ban!
Pittsfield has become the fourth municipality in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to ban the sales of puppies, kittens, and rabbits in pet stores! Currently there aren’t any stores in Pittsfield that sell animals from puppy mills, however, this ban serves more as a means to prevent stores from selling pets from puppy mills in the future. For more information on how to protect animals through advocacy, education and political action, please reach out to
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Local Events Reading from Rescue Sunday, March 1, 2020 1:00 p.m. Second Chance Animal Center, Arlington www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org Berkshire Paint and Sip Tuesday, March 3, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Backwater Grille – Canaan, NY 413-205-8346
Low Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic Saturday, March 28, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Second Chance Animal Center Arlington, VT www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org
Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog Monday, March 9, 2020 Castleton Public Library Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 518-732-0879
Kitten Shower & Workshop Sunday, April 5, 2020 1:00 p.m. Second Chance Animal Center, Arlington www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org
Wine for Whiskers Friday, March 13, 2020 Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort, Pittsfield staff@sonsinianimalshelter.org
Lasagna Dinner Benefiting Purradise Thursday, April 9, 2020 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Crissey Farm, Great Barrington 413-447-7878, ext. 131
Night for Sight Saturday, March 14, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Elks Lodge - Bennington, VT www.hotclubofsaratoga.com
Artists’ Reception & Art Raffle Thursday, April 16, 2020 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Berkshire Humane Society, Pittsfield www.berkshirehumane.org
The Grateful Fed During both lunch and dinner on the following days, 20% of meal will be donated to Second Chance Animal Center. April 8, 2020 April 15, 2020 April 22, 2020 April 29, 2020
Bone Appetite Saturday, March 28, 2020 5:00 p.m. Pangaea Fine Dining, North Bennington www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org
Help-A-Pet – Free Clinic Sunday, March 8, 2020 Sunday, April 12, 2020 First Baptist Church, Bennington www.helpapet.net
Berkshire Voters for Animals through email: berkshirevotersforanimals@gmail.com.
Compassionate Companionship Saturday, March 14, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Manchester Community Library, Manchester www.bayada.com
Congratulations to Paula Jacoby for her new business called PJ’s Pet Sitting & Walking. She is fully Insured, certified in Pet CPR/First Aid and a member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. You can learn more about Paula’s new business by checking out her ad on page 23.
Zoey’s Double Hex, Manchester Center www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org
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Optimal Wellness Through the Human-Animal Bond
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ur heart is the size of a fist yet strong as Hercules. It is responsible for pumping blood throughout our body including getting it to our brain. That amounts to approximately 1,500 to 2000 gallons of blood daily for the average adult Knowing the difficult job our heart has, it requires special attention and daily care. We must give it our due diligence by making healthy living choices which include: nutrition, exercise, stress control, and the avoidance of harmful substances. I had the great privilege and opportunity to interview Dr. Alfonso Prieto on his experience and thoughts on the effect of dogs on optimal wellness. Dr. Prieto is Board Certified in Medicine, Cardiology, and Electrophysiology. He trained at Columbia Presbyterian in NYC and currently practices in Albany, NY. He says the dog can be a catalyst for the patient to become active. The dog as well as the human needs exercise. He recommends to his patients 30 minutes a day of exercise 3 times a week. It is a double win as both the dog and human are exercising. An added benefit is the socialization 8 • March / April 2020 | Mountain Dog Magazine
aspect of exercise. It stimulates conversation which can lead to friendship which can further lead to more joy and decreased stress. This is especially beneficial to someone with a Type A personality. Subsequently, per Dr. Prieto, the dog is an excellent adjunct to his cardiovascular treatment plan. The dog aids in treatment of cardiovascular disease by being a companion and motivating one to exercise which leads to stress reduction thus lower blood pressure and weight reduction. The interview with Dr. Prieto validated the research I have done on the topic of Optimal Wellness through the Human-Animal Bond. A recent report by Dr. Thomas Lee, a Harvard Medical Professor and Co-Editor in Chief of Harvard Heart Letter reported dogs decrease the risk of heart disease. The report further stated people with dogs live longer than those with cats. Whether that is because dog owner’s exercise more is unclear and needs more study. Another study done in 2013 by University of Maryland Nursing Professor Erika Friedmann Ph.D showed the presence of a dog impacted the blood pressure and heart rate readings of the
participants. There was a decrease in the systolic (heart contraction) and diastolic (heart relaxation). This is a positive measure of the impact on crossspecies effect. The American Heart Association says that people with dogs are more likely to exercise, have lower blood pressure, are less vulnerable to the physiological effects of stress and more likely to survive a heart attack. In spite of all the positive research and evidence of the effect dogs have on our cardiovascular health, this does not mean all people should own a dog. A dog is a life-long commitment and requires daily care and preventative veterinary medical care.
Kathy Mikaniewicz Hynes BSN RN is a Veteran Air Force Flight Nurse. She was an Emergency Dept Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse and has done research on the Human Animal Bond. She has used her dogs in both the cardiac and psychiatric settings to promote patient wellness. She is Founder and owner of Got Spots Etc Inc., a non profit dog rescue. Ms. Hynes is currently in college pursuing a degree in Social Work.
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March / April 2020
Petcurean GO! SOLUTIONS Petcurean is officially launching three new dry recipes as part of its GO! SOLUTIONS collection for dogs, including: GO! SOLUTIONS SKIN + COAT CARE Duck Recipe, GO! SOLUTIONS SKIN + COAT CARE Turkey Recipe with Grains or GO! SOLUTIONS SENSITIVITIES Small Bites Limited Ingredient Grain Free Salmon Recipe. All three recipes, like the others in the GO! SOLUTIONS collection, deliver solutions-based benefits to support dogs’ unique dietary needs, including picky eating, itchy skin or dull coat, and food sensitivities. All recipes provide complete and balanced nutrition with no growth hormones, by-products or artificial preservatives and have been formulated under the leadership of Petcurean’s award-winning nutrition manager, Dr. Jennifer Adolphe (PhD, MD). www.petcurean.com
Diggs Revol Diggs’ Revol ($245-$325) is an award-winning, collapsible dog crate that is easy to set up, transport and store. Revol’s design, inspired by baby industry quality standards, incorporates premium materials, ergonomic easy-to-use doors, and is sturdy and durable. Revol is currently available in grey size small, for dogs up to 30 lbs. and size medium, for dogs up to 50 lbs. www.diggs.pet
NuPro Joint & Immunity Support NUPRO® Joint & Immunity Support is a dog health supplement that is perfect for active and/or senior pets. Your dog now has the benefit of a scientifically balanced combination of select ingredients specifically formulated to support normal joint structure, function and flexibility as well as promote optimal overall health and wellbeing. www.nuprosupplements.com
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Help for Anxious, Fearful, and Reactive Dogs
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ogs can behave aggressively for a number of reasons. Here are some tips that can help you address those behaviors. Remember that if you are afraid of your dog or if your dog has ever bitten, it’s a good idea to get professional help for a positive reinforcement trainer. Recognize that most aggression is the result of fear. Young dogs go through two or three fear periods. If they are exposed to something during these times that is perceived as frightening, it is likely to develop into a lifelong fear. Fear originates, and fearful memories are stored, in the part of the brain called the amygdala. The amygdala sorts perceptions into threatening or non-threatening. The hypothalamus determines whether the dog will react with a flight, fight, or freeze response. If the dog is leashed, tied, or fenced, the dog is unable to flee reducing his choices to fight or freeze. Which of these your dog chooses may be genetically determined. Our job as trainers is to help the dog feel more comfortable in the face of fear so that he can make better choices. With the right tools, you can actually change your dog’s brain. 10 • March / April 2020 | Mountain Dog Magazine
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The emotions of anxiety and fear can be changed through a process of counter-conditioning and desensitization. By pairing the fearinducing thing, whether it be a person, another dog, or loud noises, with something the dog loves, we can begin to change the emotional response. Behavior follows emotion so as the emotion of fear changes, the dog’s behavior will begin to change. At the same time, we can build the dog’s confidence through carefully selected games.
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First, you must identify the dog’s triggers, that is, what are the things in the environment (and it may be more than one) that causes an emotional response. Often we label the dog’s behavior as naughty but if you can instead think of it in terms of emotion it is easier to understand. Your dog is not reacting badly on purpose; without your help, your dog cannot control the emotions and therefore cannot control the behavioral response. Once you know what sets your dog off, you have to also determine how far from the “scary thing” the dog must be in order to not respond. This distance will vary greatly from one dog to another. If your dog’s comfortable distance is the length of a football field or longer, then that is where you must start.
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Next, you must know what your dog loves. It may be a tasty treat like chicken, cheese or even roast beef. It may be a toy or a game of tug. It may even (although this is rare) be patting or praise. Set your dog up to encounter the source of fear (a trigger) at a distance where s/he is unlikely to react. Remember that every time your dog does react, s/he is rehearsing the behavior which has now been strengthened. You will make mistakes, and that’s okay, but do try to minimize them. Whenever a trigger appears, as soon as your dog notices it, start delivering the treat. If your dog is unable to accept the treat (take food, engage in play) then you are too close. Increase your distance and try again.
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Play the Name Game until you have a whip-lash turn in response to his/her name. To play, simply say your dog’s name and immediately follow it with a treat. Play the Magic Hand Game (AbsoluteDogs) to teach your dog to watch your hands and look to you for all good things. To Play Magic Hand, have your dog in front of you or at your side. Simply drop a treat. Over time, your dog will learn to catch the treat but catch-or-not, s/he gets to eat it! Scatterfeeding, where you simply drop a handful of treats and allow your dog to scavenge for them, can be helpful, too.
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Teach your dog manners/obedience skills to build confidence and make it easier for you to stay on top of any situation. Teach your dog to make eye contact, to heel, to sit, to come. Teach your dog to play the Look-At-That Game (Leslie McDevitt, Control Unleashed). When your dog looks at the trigger, say Yes! and give a treat. Saying Yes!, once trained, will result in your dog looking back at you for the treat. Your dog will learn that looking at you (and ignoring the trigger) brings good things. Your dog will also come to view you as his/her safety net and protector. Teach your dog to “Get-Out-Of-Dodge,” aka to turn tail (with you) and leave any overwhelming situation. Teach your dog to get behind you; again, this will set you up as his protector and also help to block the visual stimuli. Teach your dog a between-your-legs position may also help your dog gain confidence and understand that you have his back.
Melinda Schneider, M.Ed., started training dogs in childhood. It was easy for her to make the shift away from punishment and to hands-off, dog-led training when positive reinforcement took the training world by storm. After working for 3 years in an animal shelter and apprenticing with several other dog trainers, Melinda started her own training business, Fun With Fido, in 2001. She has a particular soft spot for fearful and aggressive dogs. Melinda currently shares her home with a weimaraner and 3 cattle dog mixes, 2 of whom came to her as feral dogs.
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Teach your dog Impulse Control Games like It’s Yer Choice (Susan Garrett, Say Yes Dog Training) and a rock solid response to “come”. For It’s Yer Choice, have a few treats in your closed fist. Most dogs will pester your fist to try to get the treat. As soon as your dog backs off (for a split second), open your hand and give the treat. As your dog gets good at this game, you can wait for him to sit or lie down or offer any alternative behavior before giving him the treat. Eventually, you can offer both hands, a treat in one of them, and wait for the dog to choose the “No-Treat-Hand” (Julie Daniels, White Mountain Agility). There are many steps to teaching a great recall. The most important thing to remember is that unless you are 99% sure your dog will come, do not call him; instead, go get him. And never call for unpleasant things like nail trims or being shut in a crate. Always reward a snappy recall!
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Consult with your veterinarian about medications that may be helpful as you work to refigure the dog’s emotional state and retrain the dog’s behavior. Sometimes it can be steadying for the dog to have the help of medication, either prescription or over-thecounter. There are many calming supplements available; I like Composure (a combination that includes L-Theanine) and Rescue Remedy (a homeopathic blend). This is a time for research and experimentation to find what works for your dog. Your veterinarian is a great resource to have on our team. A good trainer will be willing to consult with her/him if desired.
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Disc Dogs
A Dog Sport the Whole Family Can Play Photo Credit: Berkshire K9 Toss and Fetch
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laying frisbee with your dog is a new and upcoming dog sport, called Disc Dogs. There are lots of local clubs that host games for a few organizations. Disc has just been recognised by the AKC as well and competing with UpDog will earn titles for your dog! In 2016, Mark Vitullo created a K9 Toss and Fetch League, which started with a few clubs around the country. K9 Frisbee Toss & Fetch is one of the easiest dog sports to learn and play. The league is designed to help new people have fun, be successful and get hooked on disc dogging. The game is played on a 50-yard-long field. Teams (a handler and a dog) have one minute to complete as many throws and catches as possible with longer throws and catches earning higher points. “If a dog has good toy drive and loves to play fetch & retrieve with a tennis ball, it takes almost no time to transition them to catch a Frisbee,” explained Vitullo. “I can get most dogs to catch their first disc in less than an hour. It’s a very easy game to learn, the hardest part is for the human learning to master throwing a Frisbee.”
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By 2019, the league had truly gone global. The slightly re-named Worldwide K9 Frisbee Toss & Fetch League is played in more than 200 cities in Australia, Europe, South America and all through North America — from Mexico to Canada. In its short four year history, the league now has more than 4,000 active members who play some or all of the five 5-Week season every year .
Get Your Dog to Out Play
According to Vitullo, disc is the least expensive and most laid-back of all dog sports — and the Toss & Fetch League is the easiest way to get started. All that’s required to form a Toss & Fetch Club are 8 people, toy driven dogs, a handful of dog-safe Frisbees, and a field to play on once a week – anywhere in the world . The league fee is only $15 per team for an entire five-week season and everyone who plays receives an embroidered patch commemorating that season. At the end of each season, the human/dog Teams that score in the top 40% earn a special “Canis Magnus” or “Top Dog” patch while the winning club earns bragging rights.
“It’s a different competitive dynamic because you play as a club, not as individuals”
“People who are already into dog sports like agility, flyball or dock diving, immediately fall in love with the casual, friendly, supportive atmosphere of league, said Vitullo. “It’s a different competitive dynamic because you play as a club, not as individuals, so everyone is always rooting for each other. There are clubs spread throughout New England with one being located in Washington, MA and one in Hartford, CT; along with Boston, Southbridge, MA and Hudson Valley, NY. The Washington, MA club is made up of several dogs, some purebreds and a few mixed breeds, all of whom love to play with their humans. The club was started by a few friends looking to play with their dogs, along with others who competed in other sports as a way to keep their dogs in shape in the off season. All of the clubs are welcoming to newcomers and will help people improve. Junior handlers, (children under 16) are also welcome to play! To learn more about the league, its rules and questions about finding or forming a club, you can contact Mark Vitullo through www.TossAnd-
Fetch.com. The Berkshires club in Washington, MA is captained by Sharon Lynch – smlmvb@hotmail.com. Hartford, CT is captained by Christina Trunzo-Arocho and she can be reached via the Toss and Fetch website. Bio: Sharon Lynch is a veterinarian who practices at Hilltowns Vet Clinic in Washington, MA. She competes with her yellow Labrador, Maise and her Belgian Malinois, Scout in dockdiving and disc, along with training in agility and rally obedience. March / April 2020 | Mountain Dog Magazine
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ets shed to lose their existing coat in order to grow a new coat for the coming season. It provides insula-
tion or water-proofing, depending on the origin of the breed. Although shedding is usually a seasonal act, it can happen year round due to varying temperatures inside a home. Generally, when weather turns warmer, dogs shed their heavy undercoats for a lighter one. Then, when the colder weather returns, dogs will shed the lighter coat in exchange for a warmer coat again. The amount of shedding is different for each breed or mixed breed of dog or cat.
Control Pet Shedding in Your Home
Some breeds don’t shed as much. Hairless dogs, of course, don’t shed at all. It can be annoying or frustrating to have so much loose pet hair lying around but it’s a natural cycle or process that most animals go through involuntarily so they should never be punished or incite anger because of it. Luckily, there are tips, tools, and things that you can do to help lighten the burden of the pet hair that lurks around the house.
Before tackling the control of pet shedding, it’s good to understand why it happens. • Start off with regular grooming by a professional. It can make an enormous difference. If frequent grooming is a financial burden, perhaps a couple of grooming sessions throughout the year would help; once in the spring and again in the fall would be the best times. • Brushing your pet between grooming sessions will also help eliminate excess pet hair. This would be a basic maintenance done weekly, or even daily if needed. Ask a professional groomer for the type of brush or comb they would recommend for your pet. Groom your pet outside, if possible, or in an area that is easy for cleanup. • Vacuum on a regular basis. Pet vacuums for upholstery help to remove pet hair easily. 14 • March / April 2020 | Mountain Dog Magazine
• For stricter control, do not allow your pets on the furniture. Instead, place their bedding nearby so they still feel close to you. • Wash your pet’s bedding often. This helps remove the pet hair that sticks to those surfaces. Clear the fur and lint from the lint trap in your dryer after each use. Keep lint brushes around the house and in the car for fur that stubbornly sticks to clothing. • Limiting access to certain rooms of a home may also help. Shutting doors or putting up a baby gate in doorways are easy ways to accomplish this. • If you want your pet to join you on the sofa for movie night, place a sheet over the part your pet will occupy.
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Wash & Wag
Animal Inn of the Berkshire The Animal Inn of the Berkshires in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is the leading animal boarding service and pet grooming facility in the area. Our owner, Shannon Petersoli, has a veterinary technician background and makes sure that all the animals in her care are safe and healthy. She encourages owners to stay in contact through emails and phone calls to understand how their pet is doing. We greet all of our clients by name, because we believe it’s important to create a family-like atmosphere to welcome you and your pet. • Over 40 years of experience in pet care • Full service boarding, grooming and daycare facility • Trained and caring staff
Wash & Wag was established as a mobile pet grooming service in a big pink van by certified groomer Robin Mallory and her husband in 2000. The big pink van is no longer on the road but is now a full-service pet grooming salon that opened back in 2013 in Great Barrington. Wash & Wag prides themselves on exceptional service for all their furry clients. Your dog will love grooming experience at Wash & Wag! • No crates used • Imported organic soaps and shampoos from Italy • Services include shampooing, nail clipping, de-shedding, de-matting, puppy cuts and brush outs
120 Hubbard Avenue Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-3472 www.animalinnoftheberkshires.com
Robin Mallory Certified Groomer 413-528-3509 325 Stockbridge Rd. Bldg. #6 Great Barrington 16 Bridge Street • New Milford,CT 06776 (860) 350-3249 • www.amuddypaw.com
Grooming Tips by the Experts “The most important thing to teach your pet of all ages, breed types,
“Why doesn’t Jack eat to eat his meals? I have tried everything! I have re-
size, hair types and hair lengths is brushing. Brushing all areas of
searched the very best brands,and have offered him dry, to free dried, canned
your pet regularly can improve the condition of his/her coat, improve
to raw, even home cooked! He is certainly not under weight, but how can
the stress level of going to the groomer, and overall health! Not to
that be? Perhaps it is not as baffling as it seems! 9 time out of 10, the culprit
mention a very therapeutic, relaxing time for you and your pet!”
is TREATS! Those little goodies fill little tummies quickly! Stop the treats,
- Animal Inn of the Berskire
put the food down, wait 1 minute , pick it up. Repeat for every meal, Jack WILL eat ravenously by the third time, guaranteed! “
– Wash & Wag
G ROO M E R L I ST I N GS Animal Inn of the Berkshires 120 Hubbard Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-442-3472
Barking Beauties 165 Water Street Lee, MA 01238 413-243-2626
Grooming at Hawthorne 52 Stewarts Road Copake, NY 12516 518-567-7837
Pampered Pup 360 Tyler Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-230-1181
www.animalinnoftheberkshires.com
Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital 1634 West Housatonic Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-499-1580 www.pittsfieldvet.com
Wag’n Tails 147 State Street North Adams, MA 01247 413-664-7297
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DOG D E S T I N AT I ON S
Photo by Allison Langley
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250 Main Hotel
entrally located in Midcoast Maine, overlooking Rockland Harbor, sits a quaint boutique hotel with a fresh and artful take on modern design. Thoughtful elements combined with practicality encompass the inspiration for this unique luxury hotel. Amongst the light industrial flair that slightly flirts with its vintage and reclaimed décor, stand 26 rooms that were built to bring in the natural beauty and ambiance of the surrounding geographical area. 250 Main Hotel is the perfect getaway for those looking for a hospitable, pleasant, inviting and awe-inspiring place to stay. There are a variety of rooms available, each with it’s own perk and each with a hip and happy name associated to the room. Spectacular: This top-floor room offers a king bed and a spectacular harbor view. With its wraparound windows and contemporary seating, this room is bright and sunny. Fabulous: Located on the top floor, these rooms provide a king bed and oversized windows for a panoramic view of the harbor area, which is a truly fabulous sight to see. Balcony: Balcony rooms provide guests with views of downtown Rockland or of the harbor. Located over the lobby, these are smaller rooms that offer one queen bed. 16 • March / April 2020 | Mountain Dog Magazine
Fantastic: Located on the 4th floor, these king size rooms offer a fantastic deck with floor to ceiling windows and views of the harborside neighborhood and partial views of Rockland Harbor. Cool: Located on the mid floors, these king rooms provide guests with cool views of the harborside neighborhood and partial views of Rockland Harbor. Cozy: This is a private, cozy corner room that offers views of the Rockland neighborhood and limited views of Main Street. Family Friendly: A brightly lit room with views of the Rockland Harbor. This room is perfect for families or for those in need of more space. The bathrooms for each of these rooms offer a European rain shower, heated floors and luxury linens. Along the bedside you’ll find a Zenya Tablet, providing an ultimate guest experience. The tablet allows for guests to gain a better understanding of the nearby area, attractions, events and experiences that are available at either the hotel or a nearby location. Step outside and you’ll find that the hotel is perfectly situated at the end of Main Street. 250 Main Hotel considers the town of Rockland and
all of its resources to be their greatest amenity, regardless of the season. As a well-known arts and cultural mini-mecca and as an upcoming foodie destination, Rockland is a great location to start diving into all that Maine’s mid-coastal area has to offer. Once a historic fishing town, Rockland is now a micropolitan city and a tourist getaway with a downtown area that’s full of art, swanky boutiques and trendy eateries. Considered to be the lobster capital of the world with the world’s largest lobster shipping center, Rockland is more than just claws and tails. The city has a few must-see attractions such as the Breakwater Lighthouse, the Farnsworth Art Museum and the Project Puffin Visitor Center. When visiting, take the day to island-hop to Vinalhaven, North Haven and Monhegan or visit the Maine Coastal Island National Wildlife Refuge Center. If you’re staying with your furry family member, consider venturing out to the Rockland Boardwalk, conveniently located right across from the hotel. If you’re looking for a bigger adventure, Sandy Beach is located at the end of the boardwalk. It’s the perfect spot for warm-blooded dogs looking for a cold-water swim. Adjacent to the hotel is a green space called Harbor Park for dogs and people to enjoy. If you’re feeling like
D OG DES TIN ATION S
250 MAIN hotel
Photo by Seth Gaffar.
a good walk will do you good, set out to walk the one-mile Rockland Breakwater to the lighthouse, way out in the harbor. A short three-mile drive to hike around either Birch Point Beach State Park or Owl’s Head State Park, to see the lighthouse and trails, will provide you and your pup a more rugged adventure. Also, there is a community dog park that your pet is sure to love. Of course, these activities may or may not have restrictions during the “in-season” period so it’s best to ask the concierge.
card and water dish are placed in the room. Leashed pets can enjoy the amenity of the lobby in the comfortable sofa area and on the beautiful rooftop deck. Although pets are welcome to join in the afternoon wine social, pets are not allowed in the dining area. Due to the limited number of pet-friendly rooms, when making your reservation, please be sure that you let the hotel know that your pet will be saying with you. There is a small fee for pet guests and a pet policy that is available online.
As a pet-friendly hotel, dogs are welcomed by homemade treats from the Loyal Biscuit, pet shop on Main Street, and are presented with a coupon for the shop. A personalized welcome
250 Main Hotel loves pets and often frequents many of the area’s charitable fundraisers for the local animal shelters, P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center and Pope Memorial Humane Society. In
fact, for the Pope Dog Parade, the 250 Main Hotel fundraiser team was named “America’s Next Top Meowdels” – now, how cute is that! Before booking your stay, take a visit to their website at www.250mainhotel.com to check out the regularly rotating list of specials and packages that the hotel provides. If you’re interested in any of the packages, special offers or to book your reservation, please call 207-594-5994.
250 Main Hotel is located at 250 Main Street in Rockland, ME 04841.
Photos by Allison Langley
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DOG BREED
Jack Russell Terrier
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he Jack Russell Terrier is an extremely high energy, prey driven, active dog. Jack Russell Terriers live very long lives, an average of 14 or 15 years, and do require a lot of exercise well into their golden years. Jack Russells can range anywhere from 9 to 10 pounds up to 18 and 19 pounds. The smallest of the three is known as a shorty, there is the Parsons usually about 15 pounds to a long legged Jack ranging from 18 or 19 pounds. They tend to be barkers, are not tolerant of things they do not like and need to be trained early on and be very well socialized or they will take control very quickly of the humans in their lives. Jack Russells can be extremely stubborn dogs.
Riot Riot is a 2-year-old male, brown and white smooth coat Jack Russell who weighs a sturdy 17 pounds. This beautiful, sweet Jack Russell is from a rescue friend who could not find him the proper home. They had placed him in foster; unfortunately, he did not like the resident cat.
Jack Russells tend to be great ballplayers, excel at agility and nose work. A well-balanced Jack Russell needs an outlet for their high energy in order to remain a good canine companion. Jack Russells tend to be very particular about their dog friends, and like to claim their humans. Jack Russells are not for the faint of heart. For more information on this breed the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, also known as the JRTCA, is a tremendous source of information.
Peppermint
Peppermint is a 6-year old brown and white female smooth coat shorty who weighs a solid 9 pounds. Youngest of a group of five who came to the rescue after their breeder owner died, she is truly a most adorable little JRT.
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breed specific rescue in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts where there are anywhere from 7 to 14 Jack Russells waiting at any one time to be placed with their forever family. The members of the board have been doing Jack rescue for more than 15 years, and place about 100 dogs per year. The website is www.jacksgalore. org you can always visit their Facebook page at Jacks Galore Russell Rescue. Please adopt and do not shop!
Zsa Zsa Zsa Zsa is an 8-year old black-and-white broken coat female Jack Russell Terrier with a lovely uncropped tail. She weighs a very elegant and petite 11 pounds.
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ADOP TION Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA is dedicated to the protection, humane treatment, and wellbeing of all animals.
cghs.org
DIESEL Male - Spaniel/Mix- 6 months
NATE Male/Neutered - Boxer/Mix 10 months
SABRINA Female/Spayed - Retriever, Labrador/Mix 1 year 8 months
Information and pictures provided by the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA
ELLA Female/Spayed- Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix 5 years 9 months
PRETTY GIRL Female/Spayed -Terrier, American Pit Bull/Mix 2 years
SARGE Male/Neutered - Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix 5 years 1 month
111 Humane Society Rd Hudson, NY 12534 (518) 828-6044
MAX Male/Neutered- Terrier, American Pit Bull/Mix 2 years 6 months
PRINCESS Female -Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix 9 months
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FEL I N E W EL L N ESS
Keeping Control of
Community Cat Colonies
Article and photos by Bev Ditto
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ost who live in a rural community are familiar with barn cat colonies or have encountered someone who feeds feral or stray cats on their property. Feral (wild) cats are an effective mouse management team for farmers, businesses and even home owners. What many may not know is that one unspayed female can give birth three or four times during the course of one year and have up to six kittens each time. These offspring in turn can start reproducing at only six months old. The numbers quickly multiply. An unaltered cat and their offspring can produce over 400,000 cats in 7 years. Some well meaning animal lovers have no clue this will be the case and find themselves quickly overrun. The most humane and effective way to control feral cat populations is through an internationally recognized program called Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Cats are trapped, vaccinated for rabies and distemper, spayed or neutered, ear tipped for identification and returned to their original location where they are fed and maintained by the former owners or other volunteers. Sick and injured cats are removed and tended to. Young kittens and any friendly adults are placed into foster homes where they are socialized and readied for adoption.
Cats are trapped, vaccinated for rabies and distemper, spayed or neutered, ear tipped for identification and returned to their original location.
Trap, neuter, and return does work! No more kittens. The size of the colony is gradually reduced naturally over time. The annoying behaviors of mating cats, such as yowling or fighting, stop. The cats and the community are protected against the spread of dangerous diseases. Ongoing care of the colony creates a safety net for both the cats and the community. As the amount of daylight begins to increase after the winter solstice (December 21), the reproductive cycle of intact females kicks into gear, and most will go into heat by late January. A female cat will keep coming back into heat every 1 to 2 weeks until she gets pregnant or until daylight fades in October. Now is the ideal time time to spay and neuter feral and stray cats to 20 • March / April 2020 | Mountain Dog Magazine
get ahead of kitten season this spring and end the breeding cycle before it starts. Help is available. For more information on our low cost spay/ neuter program visit Collaborative Cats at www. collaborativecats.com or email Collaborative-
Cats@gmail.com. We are a feline foster care, rescue and rehoming organization dedicated to spay/neuter and the non-proliferation of cats in Southern Columbia County and Northern Duchess Counties in New York.
CAT A DOTP ION
Second Chance Animal Center 1779 VT Route 7A in Arlington, Vermont. Please contact the Feline Coordinator. Feline Coordinator | 802-375-2898 x 204 | felineoffice@2ndchanceanimalcenter.org
Coca Griffin
,
Sylvie
Coca is a friendly 12year old tabby. She is very talkative and loves full body pets and chin scratches. Coca will need to be an indoor only cat that has a cozy bed for napping. She likes attention from her humans. Coca can share her home with other cats, possibly dogs, and respectful children. Griffin is a sweet and mellow 7-year old male. He is a buff colored tabby with medium length fur. Griffin likes hanging out with his human and cat friends. Griffin loves to see the world through a window and will gladly roll over for belly rubs. He came to Second Chance as a stray and is now ready for his forever family. Sylvie is a 9-year old white and gray female. Sylvie was transferred from a different shelter because she had been there for over a year and still hadn’t found a home. She likes attention on her terms and a space to call her own. Sylvie is very food motivated and loves meal time! She would do best in a quiet home with no other animals.
Baloo
Coco Freckles
Coco is a 13-year old black and white female. Coco came to SCAC because her previous owner became too ill to care for her. She is shy at first, but in a calm, quiet setting, she is quite sweet. Coco likes cat naps on her soft blankets and lounging in sunbeams. She would do best as the only pet in a home with no children. Freckles is a mellow and sweet 12-year old gal. She likes spending time with humans, laying in her bed, and chin scratches. She was brought to Second Chance because her owner became ill. Freckles would love a family that will let her nap when she wants, and spend time with her humans on her terms.
Fluffy
Sadie
Mason is a friendly and outgoing 9-year old black male. He likes hanging out with people and getting his chin scratched. Mason is FIV+. He can be with other indoor only cats, dogs, and respectful children. He would like a family to give him lots of love and attention.
Mason
Louie
Hardy
Fluffy is a friendly but shy 10-year old grey tabby. He likes a quiet space to lounge and nap. Fluffy can share a home with other cats, calm dogs, and respectful children. He will need to be an indoor only cat. Fluffy will need a family that can be patient and allow him to warm up at his own pace. Sadie is a friendly 10-year old tabby with white female cat. She will need to be an indoor only cat, but can share it with other cats, dogs, and children. Sadie loves chin scratches from her humans, watching the world from a window, sunbeams, and treats.
Hardy is a 5-year old long-haired orange male tabby. He was brought to Second Chance with another cat because his owner could no longer care for him. Hardy will need a home that has a cat companion for him. Hardy would be happy as a working cat.
Louie and Baloo are a bonded pair of 7- year old males. Louie is a short haired orange and white and Baloo is a long haired black cat. Louie and Baloo came to Second Chance because their owner was very sick and could no longer care for them properly. They are both very mellow and love cat naps! They like getting cozy in a basket and sleeping the day away. They also love attention!
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