SOOTHING SEPARATION

Do you know where some of your grandparents grew up? Do you know where some of your grandparents met? Do you know where your parents were married? Do you know what went on when you were being born? Do you know the source of your name? Do you know some things about what happened when your brothers or sisters were being born? Do you know which person in your family you look most like? Do you know which person in the family you act most like? Do you know some of the illnesses and injuries that your parents experienced when they were younger? Do you know some of the lessons that your parents learned from good or bad experiences? Do you know some things that happened to your mom or dad when they were in school? Do you know the national or ethnic background of your family? Do you know some of the jobs that your parents had when they were young? Do you know some awards that your parents received when they were young? Do you know the names of the schools that your mom went to? Do you know the names of the schools that your dad went to? Do you know about a relative whose face “froze” in a grumpy position because he or she did not smile enough?

Soothing Separation Helping Anxious Dogs to Cope

Separation anxiety is a common canine problem, diagnosed in as many as 40 percent of dogs seen by veterinary behavioral specialists. When the dog is left alone, it may serenade the neighbors, soil the house or cause damage. Stories abound of unstuff ed couches, dugup fl oors, destroyed window coverings and dog injury from chewing out of a crate or trying to escape through windows. In an article on separation anxiety syndrome (SAS) in the Journal of American Veterinary Medicine, Stefanie Schwartz, DVM, cites several studies that agree on common risk factors for SAS in dogs: history of traumatic separation, inexperience with being alone, excessive greetings and prolonged departures by owners, relocation and changes in routine or family structure. Symptoms vary in scope and degree, but SAS is painful for both dog and parent. Repeatedly returning home to complaints from neighbors or considerable damage can cause owners to surrender their dogs.

Get the Diagnosis

If a dog is acting out, an assessment is needed to ensure that what seems like SAS isn’t caused by underlying conditions. Boredom, illness or canine cognitive dysfunction could result in actions and symptoms such as pacing or excessive salivating that mimic anxiety. If SAS is diagnosed, owners must understand that dogs aren’t exacting revenge and should never be punished for behavior exhibited when they are terrifi ed, advise veterinarians.

Natural Solutions Human Tricks

A 2018 study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior suggests that petting a dog for one minute before leaving may make the dog calmer during separation. Some dogs feel safest when left in a crate covered with a blanket. Th e human attitude toward separation can be felt by the dog, as well, but some dogs simply need more help coping. Changing the brain might be the way to go. Calmer Canine is a device that sends targeted, pulsed, electromagnetic fi eld (tPEMF) signals to the dog’s brain. Unlike approaches like medications, supplements and cannabidiol (CBD) that have to be administered repeatedly as needed, “the dog gets two, 15-minute treatments per day for four to six weeks,” says veterinarian Judy Korman, at Assisi Animal Health, by Julie Peterson

in New York City and Santa Fe, New Mexico. A 2019 pilot study of nine dogs that she conducted in cooperation with the North Carolina State University of Veterinary Medicine, which developed the device, showed that the tPEMF signals reduced anxiety and restored calm.

Exercise

“I’ve tried medication and natural supplements, and have found that what works best for all three of my dogs is plenty of exercise. Long walks, especially in new locations with new smells, are a favorite,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a blogger at Keep the Tail Wagging and Dog Mom Style, in Marysville, Washington. Th ere is a physiological reason for engaging in walks guided by the dog’s nose. “Th e more the dog is able to take in scent, the more it triggers the seeking part of the brain, the more enriching life is for the dog and the more it calms them down,” says Mittsy Voiles, a behavior specialist at the Lake Mills Veterinary Clinic, in Wisconsin.

Food and Supplements

Good nutrition allows dogs to be more successful citizens. “If you make the baseline fundamentals good, it gives the dog the ability to think, process its environment and have less anxiety,” says holistic veterinarian Catherine Alinovi, at Healthy Pawsibilities, in Clearwater, Florida. Processed kibble with food coloring is doggie junk food. “Kibble Quandary: A Fresh Look at Pet Food,” at NaturalAwakenings.com, suggests healthier feeding options.

How a dog is fed can also have an impact. Putting food in puzzle toys facilitates a brain exercise that improves confi - dence. “Dogs who spend part of their day working out puzzles are really engaging that opportunistic scavenger part of their biology,” says Voiles. Commonly, pet owners are turning to the hemp plant derivative CBD as a calming aid. For those considering nutraceuticals, herbs and supplements, a holistic veterinarian can make recommendations.

Accessories

Diff using calming essential oils may relax some dogs, but a mild scent for humans could supersaturate a dog’s olfactory organ, preventing them from smelling what’s necessary. Learning how to use essential oils safely around pets is critical. But the pacifying scent of natural pheromones that mimic the comfort of nursing are hard to beat; pheromone-based products in sprays, diff users, wipes and collars can be found in natural-health stores and pet stores. “It’s eff ective for dogs who need to feel safe or when adjusting to a new environment,” says Voiles. Th underShirts, special blankets and Dog TV are tried by many, but no one option works for every dog. “When people try things and don’t get improvement, they should seek a holistic veterinarian who can help fi gure out what is going on,” says Alinovi.

Julie Peterson writes about wellness and the environment. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 5

25 of 300-Hour Teacher Training: The Anatomy

of Movement –June 5-7.9am-5pm. Workshop can be used as part of 300-hour training module (25 hours) continuing education credits through Yoga Alliance, or simply deepen your understanding. $325. Register/payment: Clients.MindBodyOnline. com. OnePointOneYoga, 4929 Penn Ave. 412- 256-8072.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 ZOOM Hatha Yoga I – 10-11am. With Monette. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh. Start your weekend with a grounding yoga class! $12. Register: Info@HipYoga.org by 9:30am to get Zoom link. Class packages available. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434. HipYoga.org/classes/prices.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Counterpressures: Meet the Artists –6:30- 7:30pm. Presented by Associated Artists Pittsburgh and Carnegie Museum of Art. Meet Njaimeh Njie, one of the Pittsburgh-area artists in the 83rd installment of the forum series. Counterpressures: work by ten artists acknowledging the transitory state of the environment; ecological, economic, public health consequences on the horizon. Free. Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave. 412-622-3131. Tickets: cmoa.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

CC/CJ Partnership Workshop: Art Your Garden

– 10am-3pm. Add personal, hand-made touches to your outdoor space. Repurpose found material to make an ornament, sign, or sculpture. $70 plus $10 material fee. Contemporary Craft Construction Junction, 214 N Lexington St. Register: ContemporaryCraft.org/education. Art Jam Summer Celebration – 7-11pm. Hosted by The Sleeping Octopus Events and Diverse Medium at the Yingling Mansion. The Art of John Shook. More than 30 local Pittsburgh artisans demonstrating their craft: stained glass; clay, wire sculpting, painting, drawing and more. 1300 Wood St, Wilkinsburg. 724-797-1517. Info@SleepingOctopus.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Guided Meditation with Reiki – 7-7:50pm. Online hosted by Salt of the Earth. Guided meditation begins with gentle relaxation leading to deep inner awareness and peace. $18. Tickets: Clients.MindBodyOnline.com. 724-260-0472. LisaMascara@ gmail.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Wilderness First Aid – June 18-19. 8am-5pm. Hosted by True North Wilderness Survival School. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification – basic level first aid training. Fundamentals of dealing with illness or traumatic injury in remote locations. Accredited by the PA Department of Health for EMR, EMT, Medic, and PHRN providers. $235/ two-day course. Register/payment: ExploreTrueNorth.com. 412-913-6000. Info/schedule: Erik@ ExploreTrueNorth.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Healing Collective – 7-9pm.Hosted by Calli Tony, CPT. A mini retreat of healing modalities from journaling and yoga to mediation, reiki, plus make and take essential oil products. Healing Collectives also offered online with a healing box sent to your door. Healing boxes include crystals, oracle cards, and essential oil products. $33. Register: CalliTony-cpt.square.site.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Wilderness Survival 101 –9am-4pm. Hosted by True North Wilderness Survival School. Join instructors for the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of wilderness survival. $125. 412-913- 6000. Register/payment: ExploreTrueNorth.com. Info: Erik@ExploreTrueNorth.com. Creek Critters: Wingfield Pines – 1-3pm. Hosted by Allegheny Land Trust. Learn to collect, identify, and release creek critters in the waters of Wingfield Pines. Learn what the critters reveal about water’s health. Closed-toe shoes required, and water is wet. Tickets $5 via Eventbrite. 1550 Mayview Rd, Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny County.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 New Moon Global Goddess Gathering –5:30- 8:30pm. Hosted by Body in Balance Healing Center. Join in person or remotely via ZOOM. Healthy potluck, then quiet intentions, connect to others via zoom at 6:25. “When women gather, the world will heal.” Free. Zoom secure link: Zoom. us/j/5388255979. The Goddess Nest, S. Aiken. BodyInBalancehc@gmail.com. 412-999-3553. New Moon Women’s Circle and Meditation – Thru Dec. 6:30-8:30pm. Hosted by The Millvale House and Back to The Earth Healing Center. Women across the globe participating at the same time each new moon of the month. Check the calendar of events for dates. Currently a virtual event only via ZOOM app. Bring healing and empower women across the globe. Log on at 6:30pm for social interaction, then music and drumming, intention, guided

TUESDAYS JUNE 23 The Salty Core – 7-8pm. Hosted by Salt of the Earth and Valleybrook Pilates & Fitness. Pilates in the Cave to lengthen and expand muscles for a leaner, stronger you. Incorporate breath, stretch, and strengthening. Open to all levels. 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. Tickets: SaltOfTheEarthpgh.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth: Black Pioneers and

Abolitionist Forum –6-9pm. Hosted by Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration. Join for the Black Pioneers, Underground Railroad and Abolitionist Forum. Educators, historians, and re-enactor Sarah J. Martin, Wali Jamal Abdullah and Prof. Robert Hill. Free event celebrating Pittsburgh’s Black Heritage, Culture, and Historic Personalities at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Ave. 412-339-1011. Info@ aacc-awc.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Counterpressures: Meet the Artists – 6:30- 7:30pm. Presented by Associated Artists Pittsburgh and Carnegie Museum of Art. Meet Stephanie Martin, one of the Pittsburgh-area artists in the 83rd installment of the forum series. Counterpressures: work by ten artists acknowledging the transitory state of the environment; ecological, economic, public health consequences on the horizon. Free. Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave. 412- 622-3131. Tickets: cmoa.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Art in Context: Women’s Work –7-9pm. Postponed (new date TBD). Hosted by The Andy Warhol Museum. A dynamic conversation exploring unique challenges and opportunities facing women and femmes in the arts today. Panel features artists and scholars making space for women and feminist perspectives. Tickets: $10-$20. 117 Sandusky St. 412- 237-8300. Information@Warhol.org. Warhol.org.

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THURSDAY, JULY 9

Botanic Garden Observations: Field Journal

ing –6am-8:30pm. West Virginia Botanic Garden. Unearth your creativity. Try something new. Slow down and draw what you see. Materials provided or bring your own. All ages. $30/nonmembers, $20/ members. 1061 Tyrone Rd, Morgantown WV. 304- 322-2093. Info@wvbg.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 10 Couples Night at Gaynor’s School of Cooking – Thru Sept. 6-10pm. Unique menu and opportunity to make a meal with your professional instructors. $165. 309 E Carson St. 412-325-2703. Register: App.getoccasion.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

Introduction to Kinesiology and Muscle Testing

– Noon-4pm. Hosted by Dr. Lillian Ronzio School of Holistic Health and The Natural Way. A special and rare event, led by the Master herself, Dr. Lillian Ronzio. Learn how applied kinesiology can change

SATURDAY, JULY 18 40th Street Riverfront Cleanup – 9am-noon. Hosted by Allegheny CleanWays and Friends of the Riverfront. Work from land and water on our boat “The Rachel Carson” to remove trash from the riverfront. Wear closed-toe shoes/boots and long pants/sleeves. Refreshments, gloves, safety glasses, tools provided. Bring reusable water bottle. Register at FlipCause.com.

2nd Annual Swissvale Edible Garden Tour

– 10am-6pm. Hosted by Swissvale Community Action. A peek into some of the area’s most unique private gardens. Free event from 10am – 3pm followed by celebratory picnic at Swissvale Community Garden. 7301 Denniston Ave. Register for a Garden Tour t-shirt drawing. Inquire on hosting a garden tour, volunteering, and sponsorship opportunities. Eventbrite.com.Tickets/info: Swissvale.org.

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monday

Mindful Mondays – Thru Sept. 9-9:10am. Join the Veteran’s Administration Pittsburgh’s Whole Health facilitators for a weekly moment of mindfulness. Call in every day (except federal holidays) at 9am to transform your day. Start your week with an inner calm, serenity, and harmony. Cal 1-844-376-0278, access code: 685412322.

tuesday

Waynesburg Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept. 10am2pm. Hosted by Waynesburg Farmers’ Market and Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful at the Green County Courthouse, 10 East High St, Waynesburg. 724-852-5212. Follow COVID guidelines on social distancing, masks, and handwashing. Lawrenceville Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept. 3-6pm. Join more than 20 local farmers and producers in Arsenal Park, 250 40th St. COVID safety protocols are in place. Sign up to attend the market at Lunited.org. Info at 412-802-7220. Guided Meditation with Reiki – Thru Dec 22. 7-7:50pm. 3rd Tue. Hosted by Salt of the Earth. Guided meditation begins with gentle relaxation leading to deep inner awareness and peace. $18. Tickets: Clients.MindBodyOnline.com. Once registered you will receive an email link. Click the link fi ve minutes prior to start. 724-260-0472. LisaMascara@gmail.com. The Salty Core – Thru Tue. 7-8pm. 4th Tue. Hosted by Salt of the Earth and Valleybrook Pilates & Fitness. Pilates in the Cave to lengthen and expand muscles for a leaner, stronger you. Incorporate breath, stretch, and strengthening. Open to all levels. 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray, PA.Tickets: SaltOfTheEarthpgh.com.

friday

Couples Night at Gaynor’s School of Cooking – Thru Sept. 6-10pm. Unique menu and opportunity to make a meal with your professional instructors. $165. 309 E Carson St. 412-325-2703. Register: App.getoccasion.com.

saturday

Morgantown Summer Farmer’s Market – Thru Oct. 8:30am-noon. Pick-up only until further notice. Pull in off of 231, enter the market, exit onto Hwy 70. Call Farmboy (270-526-4649) for a to-go breakfast order for hosting. Support local! Place sign with your last name, visible through your windshield, follow our signs and directions for drive-through pick-up. Morgantown Farmers Market, 503 No High St, Morgantown, WV. Info: mfmgamanager@gmail.com. Order online: MorgantownFarmersMarket.org. Virtual Walk with a Doc – Thru Oct 17. 3rd Sat. Hosted by Gentile Family Direct Primary Care. Dr. G will post a health-related educational video on Facebook and Instagram, then look forward to your comments on the health talk, on Walk with a Doc Highland Park Facebook page, on your own social media use #VirtualWWAD, tag @GentileFamilyDirectPrimaryCare, @wwadhp, @walkwithadoc, and @wwadhp. GentileFamilydpc.com.

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