Hot Dog News Green Acres Kennel Shop has become a Pet Professional Guild Project Trade Partner
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ANGOR — Green Acres Kennel Shop is pleased to announce their par cipa on in the Pet Professional Guild’s (PPG) Project Trade program. Green Acres’ co-owner Don Hanson stated: “As a long me advocate for pet-friendly pet care and training, Green Acres is very excited to see the PPG, an interna onal associa on, sharing our philosophy that aversives have no place in the care and training of pets. Hanson notes that people can learn more about Project Trade at Green Acres Kennel Shop at h p:// www.greenacreskennel.com/ar cles/ project-trade.html
PPG launched Project Trade in March 2016 as an interna onal advocacy program that encourages pet owners to trade aversive equipment for scien fically sound, force-free training, and pet care services. PPG members are training, behavior and pet care professionals who subscribe to a force-free training and pet care philosophy based on the science of behavior. Those such as Green Acres Kennel Shop that opt in to Project Trade will provide incen ves for their clients to switch to more appropriate training and pet care tools by giving them
professional educa onal support at discounts of 10-15 percent. PPG members who par cipate in Project Trade display a unique badge on their business website. They will also be listed in an online directory that will be marketed to the pet owning public. Further promo on will occur with regular updates, photographs, reports, and success stories featured across PPG’s pla orm of publica ons. In addi on, each month the member who has collected the most equipment will be recognized with a cer ficate and featured on PPG’s website.
AKC Agility Course Test (ACT) EARN AN AKC AGILITY TITLE WITH YOUR BEGINNER DOG IN JUST ONE DAY
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he Agility Course Test is an entry level agility event to introduce beginning dogs and/or handlers to the sport of agility. Dogs must be 15 months or older and meet the requirements for a regular AKC agility trial except that they do not need to be registered with AKC to enter. Mid Coast Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Carolyn Fuhrer of North Star Dog Training School will be giving a:
Workshop to introduce ACT 1 & 2 Followed by prac ce on AKC regula on equipment and assistance from Carolyn Sat., Feb. 4, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $60 ACT 1 & 2 Prac ce Sat., Feb. 25, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $60 ACT 1 & 2 Test Sat., Mar. 18, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $15 per run if you pre-register $18 per run day of test. Move ups from ACT I to ACT II, $15
Workshop, Prac ces and ACT Tests will be held at Mainely Agility in Raymond. Contact Kathy Duhnoski at kduhnoski@myfairpoint.net or at 207-691-2332 for registra on and more informa on! All proceeds from these events will be to benefit the Mid Coast Kennel Club of Maine. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to earn an AKC Agility Title with your dog! More informa on about ACT can be found at www.ack.org/events/ agility/act-program.
Could your dog be a therapy dog? Do you think your dog would make a great therapy dog to visit at hospitals, schools or nursing homes? Therapy Dog Evalua ons Westbrook, Maine Saturday, January 14, 2017 by appointment only For more informa on contact: Alexandra Daley-Clark (207) 286-3686 alexdaleyclark@gmail.com An online handler’s course must be completed before tes ng, so don’t delay! Also looking for VOLUNTEERS to help with evalua ons!
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From the Publisher Happy New Year! What crazy weather we have been having so far! I am really hoping that it gets cold enough for however long is needed to kill some of those evil cks. In our December issue, we featured an ar cle on pet food pantries and held a drawing to donate money to one of the pantries we listed. The Bar Harbor Food Pantry was the winner! There are many wonderful people out there advoca ng for those in need, and we intend to create more opportuni es to help support and give back to them. Also in the last issue, I a empted to thank everyone that helps out with our paper, and once it was printed I realized that I le out some of the most important people, our drivers! My apologies go out to them. They certainly play an integral part and are very much appreciated! Thank you so much for ge ng the “Dog News” out there for people to enjoy! This concludes my twel h issue, and I am looking forward to a brand new year of dog news and events and mee ng more wonderful dog loving people! Cheers! Jenn and Pepper
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Table of Contents Hot Dog News ...................... 2 Furry Words ......................... 4 Ask the Vet ............................ 4 Basic Training Tips ................ 6 Ask Bammy ........................... 7 A new year, a new do! ............8 Winter safety tips ...................9 Performance Dog Training ....10 Words, Woofs & Meows ..... 11 Rescue of the Month ............12 Dogs for Adoption ............... 13 Calendar of Events .............. 14 Business Directory .............. 15
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"It’s a new year! How exci ng is that? I find it awesome that every 365 days we get the opportunity to redefine our wants, needs, and inten ons. I also enjoy taking some me to reflect back and honor the progress, successes, and areas that need improvement based on how 2016 turned out. I have to say, I’m feeling pre y op mis c about where I find myself right now and am looking forward to seeing how the adventure of 2017 plays out. That being said, I wrapped up December by doing a day of readings at the newly opened Uncommon Paws store on Exchange Street in Portland, ME. I love the owners, Pete and Gudrun, whom I met a few years ago at a dog show in Scarborough. At the me, I had a yellow lab, so as they were se ng up, I introduced myself and drooled over the gorgeous collars and leashes they were selling. We totally hit it off and over the course of the four day show spent a fair amount of me chit cha ng between clients. I told them about other events I offered readings at, and ever since we’ve been part of the “dog circuit” vendors. It was such an honor to be invited to do readings at their new loca on to celebrate their new digs. They’d only been open three weeks, and none of us knew what to expect for a turnout, but we figured if no one came, we could s ll have fun and catch up. I sent them a flyer and a sign up sheet, men oned it when I was live on 94.9 HOM, and we used social media to get the word out. When I walked in, I was elated to see that all but the last spot of the day had been reserved, and I knew the first dog from about seven years ago when I met him at an event. Freddy, who is a miniature grey poodle and his owner Steph, are awesome! I hugged them hello and laughed
What to do with a winter couch potato? Q. I have 2 problems with the
Furry Words by Sara Moore www.enlightenedhorizons.com
about the me I bumped into them at a store and scooped Fred up and gave him a hug. We were both so happy un l we realized that, um, I had actually picked him up, and he didn’t usually let people do that. I can honestly say it was about as awkward as realizing you hugged the wrong person at the grocery store! He forgave me, and this me I just gave him some love while he was in Steph’s arms. She had brought him in to ask if he s ll liked going to chat with the veterans and people in nursing homes, how he was feeling, and if he had any requests. He said yes to the first ques on and that he wanted to be known as a celebrity. He had apparently told Steph in a prior reading that she should contact a local television sta on because, obviously, they’d want to do a story on him. He did ask why she hadn’t reached out yet and offered some sugges ons of which shows would be the best fit. She agreed to get on it, so, and if you know her and are reading
Ask the Vet… by Dr. Judith Herman
winter months and my dog, Buster. One of the problems is he gains a lot of weight, and the second problem is that he drives me crazy when the weather is bad. How can I correct these problems?
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Winter can be challenging if you are not an outdoor winter person. People think their dogs just gain weight in the winter and in the summer will take it off. That doesn’t always work. Also, days are shorter in the winter, and we have a lot to do with the holidays that just don’t include Buster. If you are not an outdoor person but want to keep your dog in shape, you can take him to a day care once or twice a week. That would give him exercise with other dogs and
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re him out. Interview the day care you are interested in to see if their philosophy matches yours and the set up is good for your dog. Not all dogs can go anywhere and be fine. Some dogs have personality quirks or special needs.
this, feel free to ask her if she has! Fred will get a kick out of that! He said he felt great but did have a request. He wanted a bumblebee costume, yellow with black and with a hood. He tried to explain that other dogs wear that costume, but it looks ridiculous because they’re not the right color. He is the right collar because his fur is so dark it’s almost black, which makes it perfect when his nose and bu are the ends of the bee. Sigh. He acknowledged it wasn’t even close to Halloween, but he insisted he’d rock it and use it as a coat all winter. He added that he’d be very grateful if she did find one in his size! What I love about my career is that I don’t have to do a lot of adver sing. If someone loves his reading, he tells his friends, and then I end up with the majority of clients being referrals. It’s nice because people unfamiliar with me or what I do like to play “stump the psychic”. I don’t mind playing, but you’re was ng your money instead of ge ng the most out of your me! Steph brought a friend for the session a er hers, and they were both psyched to know the third person on the list as well! The store isn’t huge, but it really didn’t feel crowded with us and the pups laughing and cha ng. I have no idea how many readings I ended up doing, but the last couple who took that open spot were just lovely. They didn’t have their dog with them, which doesn’t ma er to me at all. One of them really wanted to do it, and the other wasn’t quite sold on the idea of cha ng with a psychic for people and pets. They
sat down, and I told them they could end it right away if they changed their minds, but their dog had so much to tell them! The most common ques on I get asked when spouses are si ng side by side is which one of us does the dog love more. Usually the dog gives them a chance to back out of that ques on (because it may not be the one that expects it!) or it will tell them very honestly who and why. Their dog said that because they were so perfectly matched as souls, lovers, and partners in this life me their energy felt like one unit instead of two. They got to remain independent, but that their upcoming wedding was going to celebrate the true love they had found. The dog was so grateful to be a part of their family and did go on to tell them about their children that would be joining them, too, if they chose that route. It was such an upbeat and posi ve experience for me and hopefully for them as well! In 2017, I’m going to surround myself with people and animals that know how to love and be loved. It’s me to soak that up and spread it around because it can make the year even more spectacular. I hope that you can look back and celebrate at least some success that came out of last year and that our paths cross during this one! Sara Moore of Enlightened Horizons has an office in North Conway, NH and is available for phone and Skype readings as well. FMI go to www.enlightenedhorizons. com , text or call (603)662-2046 and her email is enlightenedhorizons@ gmail.com . She is also available for private par es and fundraisers.
Even short walks will help Buster. Remember it is cold for him too. If you are walking in town or on the side of a street, try booties to keep the salt off his paws. If he hates the booties, be sure to wash the paws when you get home. If your pup is lifting a paw, then another one, you know it is too cold outside for him. Remember calories consumed causes weight gain. If your dog is ac ve in the warmer weather and is a slug in the winter, then cut down on his groceries! Just reducing his total food intake in a day by an eighth or a quarter will keep him from ge ng fat. Monitor his weight by weighing him at your veterinarian’s or by feeling his ribs and back. If you can feel his ribs but can’t see them, then he will be at a good weight. The best way to tire a dog who can’t go outside to run and play is to challenge his mind. There are many interactive toys you can buy. Most are toys challenging the dog’s ability to problem solve. These toys have food hidden in
them. Other toys have a prey drive component to them which causes the dog to chase an object. Something else that has become very popular is nose work. This is a game where a scent, the dog has been trained to detect, is hidden. The dog has to find the hidden scent. There are classes everywhere to get you started. This is so easy to set up in your house, and the dogs work hard to find the scent. It is a lot of fun for you and Buster. Even if you and your dog prefer not to be outside in the winter, there are fun ways to keep your dog from getting fat and out of shape. Even if your favorite hobby in the winter is being a couch potato, you can set up these simple games and challenges to keep Buster in shape. Have a wonderful winter inside.
It was such an honor to be invited to do readings at their new loca on to celebrate their new digs.
Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH Animal Wellness Center Augusta, ME www.mainehomeopathicvet.com
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SKIJORING from page 1 those enamored with the sport; it can be done in a recrea onal or compe ve class, or you can head out and discover trails on your own—just make sure they’re dog-friendly. And if you get hooked on skijoring, there are very similar ac vi es for year round fun that you and your dog can enjoy.
BEST TEMPERAMENTS & BREEDS Kathy says that typically any fit dog can skijor, “that’s the beauty of it.” For recrea onal skijoring that involves two mile trails, any breed is fine, even the family dog, provided he is obedient, likes cold weather, listens to your commands, and hits the weight guidelines of at least 30 to 35 lbs., although Kathy and some skijoring organiza ons say heavier is be er for safety and success reasons. He has to understand the need to stay up front, and he must interact well with other dogs—no need for trouble on trails. High energy dogs, natural born pullers, northern breeds, sled dogs, and those that like running are also excellent partners. Kathy says the dogs that par cipate regularly “absolutely love it,” and it keeps them in great shape. Kathy has had some ac ve spor ng dogs that belied their 15 years, and if they were seeing a new vet, they couldn’t guess their age. For the compe ve class racing events, with trails averaging three-and-one-half miles to six miles, you’ll o en see two or more dogs u lized per person. Again, any breed can be used, but many of the usual suspects—German Shorthaired Pointers, Huskies, Greyhounds, Dalma ans, German Shepherds, Border Collies, and Golden Retrievers to name a few—are seen in this class. Kathy adds that many compe tors are now using a breed that
is a mix of the German Shorthaired Pointer and Norwegian Short Hair Pointer, with a “smidge” of Greyhound. For the very serious compe tors, Kathy says they can travel across the country to par cipate in any sanc oned race. The Interna onal Sled Dog Race Associa on tracks points and awards gold, silver, and bronze winners at the end of each season.
EQUIPMENT & TRAINING Kathy and her husband have been selling dog powered sports equipment to novices and professionals since the 70’s, but it wasn’t un l their snow sports loving daughter, Sara, returned home from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in the 90’s that they really got involved with their skijor line. Sara didn’t like the func onality or comfort of the skijor gear she used in Alaska and told her, “‘Mom, you can make this equipment. We can open up a whole new market.’” And as a member of the Down East Sled Dog Club, Kathy decided she’d introduce the new line at races, and even do clinics. “The next thing we knew, we had all these people skijoring.” She says skis can be touring cross country or “skate” skis that are specialized for racing. If you already have the skis and poles, you only need to add a few accessories. You will need a well-fi ed harness for your dog, and for yourself, a helmet, a waist, hip or even rock climbing belt, an 8 to 12 . long poly tug line with bungee to absorb shock from starts or falls, and a quick release clasp. Most dog sled supply companies, either online or a brick and mortar retail store, can assist you in your selec ons, and these accessories won’t break the bank. Start without the skis, harness your dog up and walk. This gets him acclimated to being in a harness, and it can be done with or without snow. Then learn the several commands used. There’s “line out,” which has the dog moving forward on the trail to wait for next command; “hike,” which tells the dog to run; “gee,” turn right, and “haw,” turn le ; “on by,” to pass; and “whoa,” which means stop. SkijorUSA has advice on teaching your dog the commands and training ps. Visit h p://www. skijorusa.org/aboutskijoring/tabid/954/default. aspx. You can also find training ps and books on the subject; one in par cular is Skijor with your Dog by Carol Kaynor and Mari Hoe-Rai o. If you’re a novice, get out and watch skijor events to get the hang of the sport, but please leave your dog at home. The Down East Sled Dog Club is having a Musher’s Bowl, January 21 and 22, with alternate
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dates of February 4 and 5 at Five Fields Farm, six miles south of Bridgton on Route 107. There’s the Farmington Frolic at Sandy River Farm, Rt 2 in Farmington on Feb 18 and 19, and Viles Arboretum Sled Dog Challenge, Viles Arboretum, Piggery Rd in Augusta on Feb 25 and 26. (For skijor race mes at these events, visit h p://desdc.org/race-details/.) At the events, ask around; there may be those in a endance who can give you lessons or guidance on ge ng started, or you can check with other sled dog clubs in your area to see if they offer lessons.
OTHER DOG POWERED SPORTS If you become hooked on skijoring, there are other dog powered sports that can carry you through spring, summer, and fall. By switching out the snow trails and skis for dry land, you and your dog can take part in related sports. Kathy said many skijor fans extend their season this way. In canicross, you run, jog, or walk; you wear the waist belt, your dog wears his harness, and you’re connected via bungee line to exercise together. Bikejoring is what it sounds like. You ride a bike that’s fi ed with an a achment to keep the bungee line out front while your tethered dog runs ahead. The inexpensive a achment can be found at places like Nooksack Racing Supply; check it out at h p:// www.nooksackracing.com/bikejoring.html. For a li le more ac on, you can trade the bike out for a scooter. There’s even cartjoring and skatejoring, too. Start with skijoring and turn the knowledge of that sport into year round fun. Enjoy the trails now, and later in the year, enjoy what every season has to offer you and your dog.
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'm now trying to see the world from my dog’s perspective – I had no idea how different things seem to him.” These words were music to my ears because they came from a puppy class student following a class field trip. The turning point for my student was when she witnessed puppy after puppy in the class, including her confident bulldog, refuse to walk across a section of shiny black tiles despite the yummy stuff just two feet away on the other side. To the puppy, the shiny black tile, a stark contrast to the white tile on either side, looked like a dangerous drop off… or maybe black liquid.. or both; it signaled danger. This setting offers my students a clear view into the doggie mind. It is also a great opportunity to systematically socialize each puppy and help each one gain confidence in what he found to be a scary situation. After just a few moments of strategic and thoughtful training, every puppy was able to walk back and forth across the flooring with ease.
Basic Training Tips by Diana Logan
It doesn’t matter how much our dogs love us or how well
they are trained; if they think their safety is at risk, they will do what they think they need to do to be safe, first and foremost. Every species puts self-preservation at the top of its priority list. The epiphany my student had will carry her far. She has learned that dogs do not see the world in the same way we do. She will be very attentive to her dog’s body language so that she can see when he might feel unsafe. Best of all, she’ll know what she can do to help him. Believe it or not, this story is pertinent to solving many of the complaints we have about our dogs’ behavior, from simple skill building to overcoming fears. Taking the time to take off the human world filters and see the world from our dog’s perspective can help us create a plan to successfully modify behaviors. Modifying Behaviors First question: Does he feel safe? “Yes” has to be the answer before learning can take place. Second question: What’s in it for him? We know from my last article that we have to have a clear idea of what we want the dog to do instead before we can expect any behavioral change.
“Pulling on leash” was one of the top three challenges submitted to me recently. If a dog is lunging and barking, he probably doesn’t feel safe and steps need to be taken to help him feel comfortable (this subject is for a future article). Dogs pull on leash because it works – it’s as simple as that! From a dog’s perspective, all he wants is to get to Point B - it doesn't matter what we want. When he tries, there is tension in the leash so he pulls harder and gets closer to his goal. Pulling just worked, therefore it’s something he will try again in the future. If we want our dog “not to pull,” we have to: 1) make sure pulling never works; and 2) generously reward what we do want, such as walking by our side. Using appropriate gear that prevents (not punishes) pulling such as the Easy Walk Harness can be instrumental in the process. We cannot get away from the necessity of rewarding the behaviors we do want in order to help form new habits. "Reward" comes in many forms! As we welcome in the New Year, let's welcome in a greater understanding of the world our dogs see!
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am a Carolina Dog, a breed that long ago owned Na ve American people. We were designed by natural selec on to be so intelligent and physically superior that we survived without human help. My great-grandfather was caught from the wild. I can offer advice based on the natural ins ncts and a ributes of wild dogs. In addi on, my adop ve person and I have had lots of training classes and other experiences. Some humans call themselves Mom or Dad of their dogs,; but I refer to my human, tongue in cheek, as Boss. Much as I love my human, I admit she has many of the same odd no ons as most humans, so I can relate to other pet dogs with problem humans. Send your ques ons to Downeast Dog News! If I can’t help, at least I can offer sympathy, and we can have some fun talking about our amazing humans. Bammy, PO Box 135, Newcastle, ME 04553, or email: askbammy@ dewater.net
Dear Bammy, I am completely confused about pe ng and pa ng. Everyone likes to pat me on top of my head. I can’t help blinking and flinching a li le bit, but they just don’t get it. How would they like it if I pa ed
Ask Bammy An Advice Column for Dogs by a Dog
Some mes I paw her to remind her how much I love her. But she might even yell, “Ouch! No!” and a ack me with those bad, bitey toenail clippers. I paw her lots to tell her how sorry I am, and she gets even more grumpy and pushes me away. How can she do that when I love her so much?
Goldie-love
Dear Goldie-love,
them on the top of their heads? I don’t know how Mom can bear to go away without me, but she does – almost every day. When she comes home, I really need to lick her face, but she just scolds me. And why does Mom like to pet me all the me, but she pushes me away when I pet her?
You are breaking my heart! I bet you are a Golden Retriever who just lives for loving a en on. But I’m sorry to tell you that I have a li le bit of sympathy for your human. My best dog friend is a Labrador-Golden Retriever cross. I love her dearly, but she pesters me a lot. She some mes brings a tug toy for a good game, but mostly she paws at me and walks around me so close that I can’t think about anything else. I would never think of growling at her. I just get up and move away. I lick her nose to show I love her, and I like to lie near her, but let’s not overdo it! Aren’t humans weird about gree ng? You want so much to get close to their wonderful faces that you put your front feet up on them.
You never know. They may pet you nicely or they may knock you over backwards with their knees or step on your toes. Even your own humans who love you may do that! Of course, then you have to jump up again to apologize. Remember, my readers: humans do not think like dogs! Have you no ced that there are some humans who turn their backs on you when you want to pet them? How rude! I used to jump up on Boss, but she kept turning her back, so I had to wait while she did all that stuff like pu ng things down and taking off her boots before she would lean over and pet me. Her loss! Some mes I see a dog with her front feet up on her human—all the love in her eyes, and the human gently rubbing the dog’s ears while talking to her. I can’t imagine why Boss and other humans reject that! I know of a trick a golden retriever thought up to show his disapproval. He is a really big dog, but I think it would work for medium sized dogs, too. If a human rudely turns his back to him, he just pretends he is smelling under his tail, but then he gives a good, strong shove! It always makes the human laugh and the human usually pets him, too!
Here's to nose power! Bammy
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A new year, a new do! H
appy New Year! This is the me of year that we humans will make resolu ons to improve our health and wellness. So should we do the same for our canine counterparts? Dog grooming is not just about appearance; regular grooming is important to your dog’s health. While some simple procedures such as bathing or brushing can be done at home, some things are be er le to the professionals. Most o en, a trained professional can more safely handle tricky procedures and frightened animals. To avoid unwanted cuts and harm to your dog, severe mats should always be removed by someone with experience. Staying on top of your home grooming can help eliminate painful mats. Nail trimming can also be painful for a dog if not done properly. The amount of grooming that your dog needs is dependent on the breed, age, and health of your dog. Some breeds such as the Poodle or Shih Tzu require more frequent trips to the groomer. Dogs with floppy ears are more prone to infec on, so rou ne cleaning may be necessary. It is also not uncommon to discover lumps or other condi ons during a thorough grooming rou ne. Learn how much grooming your dog needs and keep it on a schedule. Grooming may include bathing, brushing, nail trimming, mat removal, ear cleaning, flea baths, and more. Each groomer may use different techniques and tools of the trade. Some cage dry while others may take the handheld approach. Groomers will all have their own preferences when it comes to shampoos and condi oners. Find someone that uses methods that make you most comfortable, and again alert the groomer if your dog has a condi on which may require the use of special products. Before your appointment, be sure that your dog is up-to-date on his vaccines. Share any necessary informa on in regards to your dog’s health and temperament. Check out some of our featured grooming facili es below and consider bringing your dog to one of them to receive some well deserved pampering! Who doesn’t want a happy, healthy pooch?
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Winter safety ps for your pets By Loyal Biscuit Company
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ith a cool chill in the air, Winter has made the decision to grace us with her presence. While we know to bundle ourselves up just fine in jackets, scarves, and boots, our pets rely on us more heavily to help them out in the colder months. With the long cold days come cracked paw pads, possible frostbite, and dry, itchy skin. Thankfully there are a number of ways to keep your pets warm, and more importantly, safe, this winter. Cracked or damaged paw pads can be very painful for your pet. Road salt mixed with ice and snow is generally to blame for sore paws. The chemical reac on, while useful in mel ng ice off of roadways, can create a chemical burn on the pads of your pet’s paws. There are, however, a number of things you can do to prevent or remedy the hurt. For starters you can use a Pet Safe Ice Melt, such as Safe Paw, to clear the snow and ice from your driveway and walk ways. To protect your pup’s feet while out for a walk on public roadways, boo es may be a more prac cal op on. Dog boo es are available in many styles. A latex reusable boo e such as Pawz is an easy to use op on when going for a quick walk. The rubber material keeps your pup from slipping on icy surfaces and will protect your dog’s feet from the salt on the road. Not all dogs will tolerate wearing boots. If this is the case, Musher’s Secret Paw Wax is a quick solu on to protec ng their feet. Sled dog owners
have used it for years to keep their dog’s paws safe in the snow. A thin layer of wax spread on the dog’s paws and between their toes is all it takes to protect their feet from salt or ice burn as well as prevent snow from balling up on their fur. The wax is also useful to help heal already cracked and damaged skin on your dog’s feet, nose, and ears. Something else to consider for your pet this winter is a jacket. Of course, if you have a Husky chances are you probably don’t need one, but a shivering 5lbs Chihuahua definitely does. Jackets are a great op on for small dogs, short haired dogs, and even some long haired dogs that aren’t built for cold weather. Dogs lose most of their body heat in the chest and belly, so protec ng those areas is key to keeping them warm. Luckily
there are many choices to fit you and your dog’s needs. Canada Pooch offers a variety of durable, thick, warm jackets for your pet to keep them warm even in the coldest of weather. With the cold air can also come dry, itchy skin. To combat this, think of adding an oil supplement into your dog and cat’s daily diet. The Omega 3’s and 6’s in Salmon, Pollock, or even Coconut oil are beneficial to your pet’s overall well being. They help keep your pet’s fur lush and their skin healthy. It’s also important to only bathe your pet when needed in the winter. Frequent washes strips the natural oils from your pet’s coat and makes them more suscep ble to dry skin. If your pet does require a bath, make sure to follow up with a soothing condi oner such as Mu Nose Best U Itchy Puppy Canine Condi oner. Despite the availability of warm coats and boo es, it is extremely important to remember that if it’s too cold for you outside, it’s too cold for your pet! Monitor your dog and cat’s me outside and try to keep them in as much as possible. Long term chews and indoor toys can help to fight boredom during the winter for your pets, as well. And if you happen to have a cat that you can’t keep in, think of keeping some type of outdoor box for them to seek shelter in. A storage tote with a hole cut into the front, filled with foam or hay to insulate is a cheap, effec ve shelter during the winter months. Winter can take its toll on us all, but with proper prepara on we can s ll enjoy ourselves while we pa ently wait for Spring!
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Training Your Performance Dog Agility, Obedience, Tracking by Carolyn Fuhrer
New Agility Opportunity for Beginners
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he Agility Course Test (ACT) is an entry level agility event to introduce beginning dogs and handlers to the sport of agility and the AKC agility program. There are two levels of ACT events: ACT 1 and ACT 2. ACT 1 is designed for the beginning level dog to show beginning sequencing and performance skills. ACT 2 requires an increased skill level by the addition of weaves and seesaw. Who can enter? Any dog 15 months or
older that is in sound physical condition. The dog cannot have earned an AKC agility title. Non-registered and AKC registered dogs may enter. Dogs without an AKC registration number will be issued a temporary one after the event by the AKC office. If an unregistered dog earns
a title, he will not receive a certificate until he is registered. In order to earn an ACT 1 title, the team must run a course at any height they choose from 4-24 inches. The course will consist of 10-12 obstacles, including a 5 foot A frame, table, jumps (no spreads), and open tunnels. The course must be completed in 60 seconds (max time) with a score of 85 out of 100. There can be no dropped bars, no missed contacts, no more than 3 attempts to complete any obstacle, and no more than 3 wrong courses. A team must earn 2 qualifying legs to earn a title. To earn an ACT 2 title, the team must run a course, at any height, which will include 11-13 obstacles. Obstacles will include A frame (5’), teeter, table, jumps (1 spread jump), open tunnels, and 6 weave poles. The dog walk is allowed in course design, but it is not required to be used in an ACT 2 test. For an ACT 2 title, the team is allowed 70 seconds maximum time to complete the course with the same performance requirement for the ACT 1 test. A team needs to qualify in two ACT 2 courses to earn an
ACT 2 title. An ACT 1 title is not necessary to enter an ACT 2 test. These ACT events are to encourage the sport of agility and help the dog and handler team prepare for regular agility events. ACT competitors can learn how to time, score, ring crew, course build, and learn how to help a trial run smoothly. ACT competitors will also learn about ring procedures and protocols, helping them to enjoy their first agility trial experiences. The exciting news for all of us here in Maine is that Mid Coast Kennel Club will be hosting an ACT 1 and 2 test in March 2017 at Mainely Agility in Raymond, Maine. Mid Coast Kennel Club will also host two fun, informative workshops at the same location on February 4 and February 25 to help teams prepare for these events. For more information on how you can register, contact Kathy Duhnoski of the Mid Coast Kennel Club at kduhnoski@ myfairpoint.net or call Kathy at 207-691-2332. Don’t miss out! Put this on your 2017 schedule! Happy New Year!
Carolyn Fuhrer has earned over 90 AKC tles with her Golden Retrievers, including 2 Champion Tracker tles. Carolyn is the owner of North Star Dog Training School in Somerville, Maine. She has been teaching people to understand their dogs for over 25 years. You can contact her with ques ons, sugges ons and ideas for her column by e-mailing carolyn@dogsatnorthstar.com.
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og lovers use a variety of words when talking about their favorite subject. Some mes we use a word because it is the only one we know, or some mes we use a word out of habit even when we know there is a be er choice. That is why, as our knowledge of dogs has changed, it is important to reevaluate some of the words and phrases that we commonly use to define our dogs and the rela onship we have with them. Word choice is especially important when we are teaching something new to dogs such as a child. Words can be very powerful. The word we choose can alter percep ons and not always for the be er. A change in percep on can alter a tude which can then cause our behavior towards our dog to change, and again, not always for the be er. Some mes we inten onally choose a word because we want to change percep ons, a tudes, and behavior. For example, let’s look at two words that are o en used when discussing a dog’s bathroom habits: “Housebreaking” versus “Housetraining.” Housebreaking suggests that we are breaking the dog of a bad habit, which in turn causes many to think that punishment is the best way to deal with a dog that urinates or defecates in an inappropriate loca on. Whereas housetraining suggests that we need to first teach the dog where and when we want him to go to the bathroom and how to inform us of his need. When I adopted my first dog, I was told how to housebreak her. I dropped “housebreaking” from my vocabulary many years ago because I believe it sets up a counterproduc ve rela onship between dog and human.
WORDS, WOOFS & MEOWS by Don Hanson
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Many of the words long associated with dog training have nega ve connota ons. Obedience, which dic onary.com defines as, “the state or quality of being obedient., 2. the act or prac ce of obeying; du ful or submissive compliance: Military service demands obedience from its members,” is one of the words most canine behavior professionals no longer use. Most dogs are considered to be part of the family, and while most families want a well-behaved dog, they are wise enough to realize that the concept of ins lling blind obedience in any living species is difficult and o en
leads to a rather, joyless existence everything he needs to know. The for everyone. When you consider word cue suggests that we need that you can teach your dog to be to teach the dog to respond to well-mannered without the military our visual or verbal signal and that rigidity of obedience training we cannot and should not expect by using rewards and kindness, blind obedience without teaching. dele ng the word “obedience” Dog training is teaching our dog to from our dog training vocabulary respond to specific cues. Rather makes perfect sense. than se ng the dog up to fail so Two addi onal words directly we can then correct the dog for an associated with the militaris c inappropriate response, why not concept of obedience are set the dog up to succeed so that command and correc on. we can then reward him? It makes Tradi onal dog training suggested the training experience more that one gives a dog a command, enjoyable for both our dog and us. whether he knows it or not, I think that we can all agree that if and when he does not perform we are enjoying ourselves, we are the behavior indicated by the more likely to do something, and command, one when it comes to corrects the dog. training, the more Word choice Using the word we work with our “correc on” dog, the more is especially was probably an success we will important when have. inten onal choice to so en what was The last two teaching new actually occurring, words I suggest which was that dog lovers things to dogs punishment. For remove from their example, I would such as a child. vocabulary are say, “sit,” and if the dominance and dog did not “sit”, I alpha. Science has would correct the dog by jerking proven that the whole concept on a leash, connected to a choke of being dominant or alpha collar, which would momentarily has been misunderstood when cause the dog pain or discomfort applied to both wolves and dogs, which would hopefully teach the which is why the AAHA Behavior dog to appropriately respond to Management Guidelines state, “… the command the next me it is if the trainer explains behavior in given. Now I am not arguing that terms of ‘dominance’’ … advise this technique is ineffec ve, but clients to switch trainers”. [for there is a much be er way to teach more informa on on this subject, a dog, which is why the American read Dog Behavior – Dominance: Animal Hospital Associa on Reality or Myth on my blog] (AAHA), the Pet Professional Guild Whether you are a dog owner/ (PPG), and most modern trainers companion, /guardian or a will tell you that commands and professional that works with dogs, correc ons no longer have a place I hope you seriously consider the in dog training. words you use when thinking about your own dogs and when talking I use the word “cue” instead of to others about their dogs. It really command and use rewards instead does ma er. of correc ons to teach a dog
Don Hanson is the co-owner of the Green Acres Kennel Shop (greenacreskennel.com) in Bangor. He is a Bach Founda on Registered Animal Prac oner (BFRAP), Cer fied Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), Associate Cer fied Cat Behavior Consultant (ACCBC) and a Cer fied Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). He produces and co- hosts a weekly radio show and podcast, The Woof Meow Show heard on The Pulse AM620 WZON and streamed at h p://www.wzonradio.com/ every Saturday at 9 AM. A list of upcoming shows and podcasts of past shows can be found at www.woofmeowshow.com. Don also writes about pets at his blog: www.words-woofs-meows.com.
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Will do best in a quiet home without children; they make him nervous. He needs a consistent person with dog training experience who can understand and enjoy this willing student and con nue with the progress he’s made. Once he trusts, he’s faithful, loving, and cuddly. Lombardy is currently in foster care in Southern Maine.
Owner surrendered to the shelter. Diamond is house trained, great in the home and loves sleeping in the bed with you! She does well with other dogs, is a li le mid at first with new people, but loves walks on and off leash! Our Diamond is a great lap dog too! No cats please.
BRANTLEY 4.5 years Is very sweet, affec onate and listens very well. He prefers women in his life rather than men, claims his territory very fast and is great on a leash. He is great with other dogs, cats and loves riding in a car! Email fetchinghoperescue@gmail.com.
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In 2012, April Sco and Amber Olesen co-founded the 501(c)(3) Fetching Hope Rescue (FHR) in Westbrook, Maine. They’d been involved with another rescue and decided to ini ate their own, partnering with “sister shelter,” Wynne Friends of Animals in Wynne, Arkansas. “We knew Wynne as we had worked with them when we were with a previous rescue group,” April explains. Wynne Friends of Animals is very clean, with a dedicated staff, including an onsite vet. “We knew the dogs would be cared for, socialized as much as possible, and healthy before coming to New England.” On one of their ini al visits to Wynne under the FHR umbrella, they passed two big box stores and no ced people giving away puppy li ers. “We actually took both li ers back to the shelter to get ve ed. When they were old enough to travel, we brought them to Maine…they were some of the first dogs adopted out through FHR in 2012,” says April.
FHR’s Rescue Program Director & Transport Coordinator, Alissa Laitres, says they pull dogs from Wynne when they have a good foster home match. “We take almost as much me pairing up the dogs with our fosters as we do with adopters. Our goal, when we place the dog with a foster, is that they get adopted fast so that the foster can take in another dog, which opens up a kennel at [Wynne] for a new homeless pup.” This approach is effec ve—to date they’ve rescued and rehomed 519 dogs. Alissa outlines the transport process: “We use P.E.T.S., LLC. They are a stellar transport company founded by Kyle and Pam Peterson from Cookeville, TN. The dogs are picked up on a Thursday morning at a stop in Forrest City, AR, a town close to our sister shelter in Wynne, AR and transported north over a three day span.” The dogs ride safely in the climate controlled trailer, each in their own USDA-approved plas c crate, and they have access to water. The transport team also stops every few hours to check on the dogs and walk them for “po y” breaks.
One of Alissa’s favorite success stories is that of a one- me Wynne Pit bull mix named Pippa. She fostered the very shy, mid dog that needed much a en on in the comfort of her home. Pippa began to love and trust humans, and she found her forever home. “It is possible that she would s ll be in the shelter if she didn't receive that second chance. Instead, she is living the happy life that all dogs deserve.” She adds one more sen ment on shelter dogs. “There are millions of dogs in overpopulated shelters across the country relying on humans to save them. Be a part of the solu on to end dog homelessness. I encourage everyone to adopt a shelter dog, [and to] foster and donate to your local rescue. We need the support now more than ever.” FHR, a Maine Permi ed Importer, is a small rescue that operates with approximately 10 ac ve foster homes. They’re very dedicated and welcome addi onal volunteers and fosters. Check them out at www.fetchinghope.com; to see their available dogs visit h p://www.pe inder.com/shelters/ ME130.html.
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Found as a stray. Was very emaciated and lost about half of her body weight. She is happy, loves people and toys and has plenty of energy. Slowly gaining back her weight and is ready to be in a home again. S ll needs a li le bit of help with po y training. Available at PAWS in Camden. (207)236-8702
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Super sweet, goofy guy and I’ll follow you all around the house just to be near you. Crate trained and housebroken. My rambunc ous play and large size would probably not be a good ďŹ t with young children. If you are interested in adop ng Rollo please email SLN2310@yahoo.com and request an applica on.
This sweet, funny boy is looking for a foster or adopter who will work with him to build his conďŹ dence. Because he was abused, Apolo needs training on how to react towards strangers and control his fearfulness. Needs a home with no other pets, or possibly a female dog. Contact Tall Tails Beagle Rescue at info@ talltailsbeaglerescue.org for more info.
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Domino gets along well with other dogs and is a bundle of happy, playful energy. She is very friendly and has not met a stranger yet. Do you have the energy and ac ve lifestyle this girl is looking for? Please contact Puppy Love, Inc. (207)833-5199
He is a sweet, happy, playful ball of puppy energy. Elvis loves other dogs and people too. He will be a big boy as an adult. Could this be the buddy you need to share your ac ve life with? Please contact Puppy Love, Inc. (207)833-5199
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FINCH 3.5 years, Ca le Dog/Hound Mix Wonderful, bright, young dog that is eager to please. Extremely smart. Loves playing ball and training for treats. He knows sit, down, stay, and come. Walks great on a leash. Needs plenty of exercise and mental s mula on. Contact Tall Tails Beagle Rescue at info@ talltailsbeaglerescue.org for more info.
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CHICA 2 years, Pitbull Terrier Mix Chica is a very docile pup who loves to play with other dogs and does great with cats. She does well with children when properly introduced. She would do best in a home with another dog & a fenced yard. FMI: h p:// almosthomerescue.net
Fun and out-going, Milo is ready for adventure! He wants to please, is smart, and is ready to learn. He loves long walks and playing with his toys and other dogs. He is high-energy and would do best with an experienced dog owner. FMI: h p://almosthomerescue.net
1 year, Small Lab Mix Loves to play tug of war. Will snuggle and give kisses. Needs slow introduc ons to new people, so a home with older or no children would be best. She was bi en by another dog when she was younger, which may cause her to be anxious around other dogs. FMI: h p://almosthomerescue.net
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January C lendar To submit or get more informa on on the events below, go online to downeastdognews.com HUMANE ACTION LEAGUE TUESDAY PROGRAM Tuesdays, January 3 - February 14 Kennebunk, 2:30 - 4 PM The Humane Ac on League – Tuesday Program begins January 3 and con nues through February 14 on Tuesdays from 2:30 – 4 PM for ages 12 – 14 at the Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd., Kennebunk, Maine. Humane Ac on League is an a er school program at the Animal Welfare Society on Holland Road in West Kennebunk. Students spend an hour and a half a er school once a week for seven weeks with the Humane Educator. The program is designed to give students who love animals an opportunity to learn more about the workings of an animal shelter and an introduc on on how to become more involved in animal welfare issues. At the start of the program the students will create and sign an agreement with each other about acceptable behaviors, as well as goals for the seven weeks. Registra on for each program opens one month before the start date and is first come first served. Workshop space is limited. For younger students, please see the HAL Thursday Program. - See more at: animalwelfaresociety.org
BEGINNERS AGILITY/ OBEDIENCE CLASS Wednesdays, January 4 - 18 Somerville, 9 - 10 AM Beginners level - combine the important fundamental obedience skills with beginners agility. A fun and very important start for the young or inexperienced dog. Class is $75 and goes for three Wednesdays at North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Road, Somerville. FMI: www. dogsatnorthstar.com or 207-691-2332.
COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE CLASS NOVICE Wednesdays, January 4 - 18 Somerville, 10:15 - 11:15 AM Ongoing class is $75 and goes for three Wednesdays at North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Road, Somerville. FMI: www.dogsatnorthstar.com or 207-691-2332.
COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE CLASS FOR OPEN AND UTILITY Wednesdays, January 4 - 18 Somerville, 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Skills for the handler and dog working in Open and U lity compe on. Ongoing class is $35/class and goes for three Wednesdays at North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Road, Somerville. FMI: www. dogsatnorthstar.com or 207-691-2332.
"CONTROL UNLEASHED" WORKING WITH DISTRACTIONS Thursday, January 5 Somerville, 10 - 11 AM A class specifically focused on teaching your dog to learn to be under control despite distrac ons. Great for both pet dogs and dogs and handlers who want to compete with their dogs. This six-week class is $150 at North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Road, Somerville. FMI: www. dogsatnorthstar.com or 207-691-2332.
FURRY TALES STORY & ADVENTURE HOUR Thursdays, January 5-June 15 Kennebunk, 10 - 11 AM Join us Thursdays (when school is in session), in the Humane Educa on Room
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at the Animal Welfare Society at 46 Holland Road, West Kennebunk, where preschoolers are invited to discover the exci ng world of animals with: *Stories* *Play me* *Cra s* *Songs* *Movement* *Animal Time* The event is free to a end, though dona ons are appreciated. See more at: animalwelfaresociety.org
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ADVANCED AGILITY CLASS Thursdays, January 5 - 19 Somerville, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Ongoing class is $75 and goes for three Thursdays at North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Road, Somerville. FMI: www.dogsatnorthstar.com or 207-691-2332.
HUMANE ACTION LEAGUE THURSDAY PROGRAM Thursdays, January 5 - February 16 Kennebunk, 3 - 4:30 PM The Humane Ac on League – Thursday Program begins January 5 and con nues through February 16 on Thursdays from 3 - 4:30 PM for ages 9-11 at the Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd., Kennebunk, Maine. Humane Action League is an after school program at the Animal Welfare Society on Holland Road in West Kennebunk. Students spend an hour and a half after school once a week for seven weeks with the Humane Educator. The program is designed to give students who love animals an opportunity to learn more about the workings of an animal shelter and an introduction on how to become more involved in animal welfare issues. At the start of the program the students will create and sign an agreement with each other about acceptable behaviors, as well as goals for the seven weeks. Registra on for each program opens one month before the start date and is first come first served. Workshop space is limited. For older students, please see the HAL Tuesday Program. - See more at: animalwelfaresociety.org
PET ADOPTION WEEKEND Saturday, January 7 Sunday, January 8 South Portland, 9 AM - 9 PM Ready to welcome the love of a pet into your home? Join us at Petco, 220 Maine Mall Rd., South Portland, as we host our na onal pet adop on weekend. When you adopt, get a Welcome to the Family book filled with $650 in savings. FMI: 772-9119
GRAY FOOD PANTRY AT PET LIFE WINDHAM Saturday, January 7 Windham, 10 AM - 1 PM Pet Life at 770 Roosevelt Trl, Windham will be hos ng a dona on event to benefit the Gray Food Pantry. Gene Humphry from the pantry will be on-site collec ng dona ons to help those in need! No dona on too small!! FMI: 892-8825
NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, January 7 Camden/Rockport, 10 AM - 12 PM Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of New England will be at the Loyal Biscuit Company's Camden/Rockport loca on for our next nail clipping clinic! For just $10 you can have your pet's nails trimmed and all the proceeds will be donated to the Catahoula Rescue of New England! No appointment necessary, just stop by our 56 Commercial Street (US Route 1), Rockport loca on with your pup or cat from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
MUSHER'S BOWL
HEALTHY PET SOLUTIONS DEMO Saturdays, January 7 & 14 Augusta, Auburn, Topsham, South Portland, 12 - 4:30 PM Stop by and chat with a Petco Demo Specialist to learn how the new DFS solu ons can help your pet be Healthy from Head to Tail. Learn about: Innova ve supplements for dogs & cats - NEW DFS Cat food - Dog & Cat Dental solu ons.
NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, January 7 Rockland, 1 - 3 PM Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of New England will be at the Loyal Biscuit Company's Rockland loca on for our next nail clipping clinic! For just $10 you can have your pet's nails trimmed and all the proceeds will be donated to the Catahoula Rescue of New England. No appointment necessary, just stop by 408 Main Street, Rockland with your pup or cat from 1-3 p.m.
MID COAST KENNEL CLUB JANUARY 2017 MEETING Thursday, January 12 Union, 7 PM Mid Coast Kennel Club of Maine will have its first mee ng of 2017 on Thursday, January 12 at 7 p.m. at the Thompson Community Center, 51 S Union Road, Union. Members of the public are cordially invited to a end. Topics for discussion will be the upcoming AKC Tracking Tests for 2017, Obedience show in Topsham, ME in April, Conforma on show at the Union Fairgrounds in September and the exci ng new AKC Agility Course Test offered in March and ACT workshops and prac ce sessions in February. Interested in par cipa ng in events with your dog? Come to the mee ng and hear about all the exci ng opportuni es Mid Coast Kennel Club provides – hope to see you there! FMI: kduhnoski@ myfairpoint.net
NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, January 14 Belfast, 10 AM - 12 PM Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of New England will be at the Loyal Biscuit Company's Belfast loca on for our next nail clipping clinic! For just $10 you can have your pet's nails trimmed and all the proceeds will be donated to the Catahoula Rescue of New England! No appointment necessary, just stop by our 1 Belmont Ave (Reny's Plaza), Belfast loca on with your pup or cat from 10 a.m.12 p.m.
Saturday, January 21 Sunday, January 22 Bridgton, 10 AM Sled Dog and Skijoring with an alternate date of February 4-5, 2017. Thank you to our race sponsors: Paul Field, Five Fields Farm (Tom Gyger), Loon Echo, South Bridgton Congrega onal Church and Mike Friedman. 1 & 2 Dog Skijoring and 4 & 6 dog pro classes. No unlimited class at this race. Preregister with President@desdc.org. Entries due by Thursday before the race. Race registra on and bib pickup at 9 a.m. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10:00 1 dog skijor 10:45 4 dog speed 11:30 3 dog junior 12:00 lunch break 1:00 6 dog speed 2:00 2 dog skijor 2:45 Recrea onal Skijor and Sled All race starts subject to change due to unforeseeable circumstances. TRAIL TYPE: Sloped apple fields and s-curved cross country ski trails FOOD AND LODGING: The South Bridgton Congrega onal Church members will be providing a wonderful variety of homemade soups and baked goods for sale. Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce (207)647-3472 We hope you enjoy the lakes region and we suggest you visit our website at www. mainelakeschamber.com. LOCATION: Five Fields Farm located 6 miles south of Bridgton, Maine on Route 107. To reach us take Route 117 from Route 302 at Sandy Creek. A er passing through on stop sign and traveling .6 mile on 117 turn le onto Route 107. We are 3.4 miles from the intersec on of 117 to 107. The red dot on the “Map of the Area” above marks our loca on. CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: president@desdc.org
NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, January 21 Waterville, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Melissa from Primp My Paws will be at Loyal Biscuit Company's 109 Main Street, Waterville loca on for our next nail clipping clinic! For just $10 you can have your pet's nails trimmed and all the proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society Waterville Area! No appointment necessary, just stop by our Waterville location with your pup or cat from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Convenient parking and store entrance via Temple St. behind Lebanese Cuisine.
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Something to warm your heart on cold winter nights! “Peter Zheutlin has written a lovely, moving, important book about a subject that is both heartbreaking and joyful. Greg Mahle, the central figure of this story, is now a hero of mine. Dogs are not just property.
They are one way God tests our
compassion .”
—DEAN KOONTZ
twice a month
, Greg Mahle leaves his home in Ohio in a specially outfitted twelve-wheel rig bound for the Gulf Coast. He goes to rescue abused and abandoned dogs and bring them to the Northeast. Some are found wandering city streets or remote woodlands. Some live in dumpsters. Some are neglected and abused. Almost all are on death row, sometimes with just hours to live. By the time Mahle points his truck north, he has a full load: ninety dogs riding in air-conditioned (or heated) comfort, bound for “forever” homes. Over the past eighteen years, Mahle has rescued more than 30,000 dogs this way, driving over 8,500 miles a month simply to save the lives of hard-luck dogs and enrich the lives of the families who adopt them.
“An unabashedly sentimental and affecting portrait of a modern-day
animal-loving hero .”
—KIRKUS REVIEWS
RESCUE ROAD:
One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway (ISBN: 9781492614074; OCTOBER 6, 2015; $14.99 U.S.; Pets; Trade Paper) is the extraordinary story that traces the extra mile that Mahle and Rescue Road Trips (and countless others) will go to deliver a dog to a better life. After receiving his own rescue dog from Mahle, journalist Peter Zheutlin wanted to know about the man who delivered his best friend to him and his family, so he hit the road with Mahle to document these dogs’ journey to their forever home. Throughout RESCUE ROAD, Zheutlin interweaves Mahle’s personal experiences on the road with heartwarming stories of the rescued dogs and the “Angels” who help to feed, clean, and care for the canines during their long ride to new homes. This dramatic, uplifting account shines a spotlight on critical issues facing dogs and people (like canine overpopulation and kill shelters), champions the unparalleled joys of animal rescue, and shows how love and a little luck can make the difference between despair or death and joyful life for these dogs and for us all.
PETER ZHEUTLIN is a freelance journalist and author whose work has appeared regularly in The Boston Globe and The Christian Science Monitor. He has contributed to The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, AARP Magazine, Parade, and numerous other publications in the U.S. and abroad. He lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with his wife, author Judith Gelman, and their rescue dogs, Albie and Salina.
January 2017
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Judy Moore
ACDBC, APDT-KA, TDI, BS
Cumberland, Maine
DROP THE LEASH Does your dog jump, run off or bark in new situations? For the first time ever, Judy Moore is offering her 6-week training class in one video so you can Drop the Leash and still keep your dogs focus on you with many distractions nearby. In this video you will see real dogs with real problems become relaxed and focused while using all positive training techniques, you can start today from anywhere! The package includes the one-hour video plus PDF documents which outline every behavior Judy teaches.
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“Love Judy’s Online Class now my husband and I are using the same words!” “Unbelievable! I learned so much and my dog is coming when I call him!” by Peter C.
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We will personally escort and deliver your beloved animals Under closely supervised conditions, your dog will spend the day romping with a variety of canine playmates having a great time. You’ll bring in a rowdy bundle of energy, but you’ll take home a mellow companion who’s ready to spend the evening on the couch. Your pet will get the love, attention and exercise that helps reduce and in many cases eliminate behavior problems.
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