2020 January Downeast Dog News

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A New Year, A New Home?

These dogs are eagerly awai ng their forever homes. Could you be the one who makes their wish come true in 2020?

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LUKE

Adult, Hound Mix

Adult, Lab Mix

6 yrs., Boxer/ Amer. Bull Dog Mix

Found at a burned down home. The sweetest, most loving girl. She loves to jump up and give hugs.

She appears to be house trained. She likes playing with squeaky toys and chewing on bones.

FMI: h p://almosthomerescue.net

She was dumped with 11 other dogs. Thankfully someone found them and broughtt them in. She lovess other dogs. She's very sweet and likes to be with her humans.

FMI: h ps://www.underhoundrailroad. org/adop on/

FMI: Responsible Pet Care, (207) 743-8679

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GNOME

4 yrs., Ca le Dog Mix

4 mos., Ca le Dog Mix

Silly guy who loves to run. On a grain free diet, due to allergy. I love playing with stuff y toys and I know a lot of tricks! Can be a li le nervous and have some touch sensi vi es, so a home with children over 12 years old would suit me best. I don't care for other dogs.

Brushing, head/ ear rubs, body massages are his favorite thing.

He would do well as an only dog or with a confident female. Due to his size, not recommended for small children.

He will need a strong proac ve and confident leader who u lizes posi ve reinforcement training.

K-9 Correc ons dog. She is shy, but super sweet once she gets to know you. If you are pa ent enough to get to know her and let her get to know you, we think you will have a very devoted and loving pet!

CHILL and SPARKY Seniors, Chihuahua Mixes A bonded pair who were surrendered when their owner became unable to care for them due to health problems. They are sweet li le pups who are good with other mellow dogs. They are trained on pee pads and crate trained.

Tall Tails Beagle Rescue, (207) 797-5392

FMI: catahoularescuene@gmail.com

Pope Memorial Humane Society, (207) 594-2200

BOBBY

OLIVE

8 yrs., Boston Terrier Mix

4 yrs., Terrier/ Hound Mix

He is a great combina on of energy and calm. He is from a transport and comes without much informa on. Bobby has been enjoying play dates with other dogs in the shelter. He likes to guard his treats and toys so the shelter is advising older kids.

A very sweet, gentle, and quiet medium sized girl..

She gets along well with her foster brother but would prefer an older mature companion. (No cats for Olive!) Loves sleeping on the couch, chewing on toys and ea ng food. She is smart and sits, lays down, shakes, recalls, "no", "up" and "down".

FMI: h p://www.olddogsnewdigs.com/ pe inder.html

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A gentle giant who loves everyone and everything! Luke needs to go to an ac ve home, where he has room to run and play.

He’s very submissive and loves to hang around with his person.

8 yrs., Beagle Mix

Kennebec Valley Humane Society, (207)626-3491

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Here’s to Being a Be er Dog Parent!

By Susan Spisak

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new year – and new decade – often brings resolutions to be a better version of yourself. You know those resolutions – take

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care of your health, exercise more often, and have a better outlook on life. Why not pledge to be a better dog parent, so in turn your fur friend can be healthier and happier, too? Here are a few suggestions so Buddy can be the best version of himself in 2020 and beyond.

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Start with his health. An annual wellness exam is an excellent way for your vet to monitor and quickly address any changes in his condition. Pets can mask illness and you may not be aware of them on a day-to-day basis. Don’t

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Hot Dog News Dog Days of Winter Fashion Show Have you noticed that it’s doggone cold

all of a sudden?! That means it’s time to start planning Winterfest at the Camden Public Library. This year, Winterfest will be held on Saturday, February 1, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. We have decided to add a fur-ocious twist to this year’s festivities: The Dog Days of Winter Fashion Show! That’s right; we’re going to invite the community to dress up their pups in their most fetching winter wear to walk the catwalk. It will be a fashion show for dogs of all sizes: teeny-weenie to husky. We’re looking for the sassiest most paw-sh dogs in the Midcoast area to parade for the pup-arazzi. The Fashion Show will start at 12:00 pm. Anyone who would like their pet to participate in the fashion show should arrive at the Camden Amphitheatre at 11:45 am.

No pre-registration necessary. www.librarycamden.org.

Pet Pantry Winner IHappy n December we took a portion of the proceeds from our Downeast Dog News Howlidays center spread and donated them to a Maine pet pantry. We put the names of the pantries listed in our November issue into a drawing and this year’s winner was Hardy’s Friends in Prospect Harbor! As always thank you to our advertisers. If anyone is need of some assistance this winter you can view that list in the Nov. issue on our website downeastdognews.com or contact Jenn at (207) 706-6765.

Midcoast Humane Appoints First President The Board of Directors of Midcoast Humane, a well-established nonprofit providing animal welfare services to 41 municipalities in the state of Maine, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary P. Sundeen as its first President since commencing operations in 1950.

Christen Graham, Chair of the Board of Directors of Midcoast Humane commented, “Over the past four months the board of directors has been focused on finding the right executive to lead our organization into the future. I am delighted to tell you we’ve found her. Mary is an experienced, nonprofit leader who has helped prior organizations she has served to reimagine their potential, implement best practices and achieve financial sustainability. We look forward to working with Mary and to the further growth and success of Midcoast Humane under her leadership.� “Midcoast Humane is undergoing critical restructuring as it enters its 70th year of service to the communities, people and animals of midcoast Maine,� stated Mary P. Sundeen, President. “Key objectives over the next year are strengthening infrastructure, expanding services and community partnerships, replacing several aging facilities, and reallocating assets and personnel to create a clear path to success and sustainability for decades to come. I am very pleased to join the team at Midcoast Humane and am honored to support their vital work of caring for almost 4,000 homeless animals each year.�

Ms. Sundeen has 30 years of experience in for-profit and non-profit management, corporate communications, and investor relations chiefly within the healthcare and biopharmaceutical industries. Prior to joining Midcoast Humane, she served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications for DisposeRx, Inc.; President of the HealthWell Foundation, recognized by Forbes as the 12th Most Efficient Charity in the United States; and as President and Chief Executive Officer of a non-profit Marylandbased hospice. She is a lifelong volunteer and animal advocate.

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From the Publisher Dear Dog News Readers, As I am wri ng this, it has not yet been Christmas, but we did enjoy a very nice Thanksgiving. It was Pepper’s first year in a endance since I typically travel elsewhere. Boy, didn’t she enjoy it! She watched my mother as she carved the turkey and placed it on a pla er, and I could only imagine she was thinking “that is the biggest ro sserie chicken I have ever seen!” She is very familiar with the ro sserie chicken containers but has yet to see or probably smell a full sized turkey. I think she got a li le turkey madness. I brought home some le overs, and any me I pulled out the container with the turkey, she was front and center.

She got to spend me with her doggie cousins as well, and the funny thing or perhaps good thing is that all of our dogs also enjoy vegetables. At one point, all three were standing in front of my brother-in-law, Ma , wondering what he was going to do with the piece of raw broccoli he was holding. I tried to get a photo, but, of course, I wasn’t fast enough, and they always manage to disperse before I can get the shot. Aside from ro sserie chicken, Pepper loves her veggies and is very aware of when salads are being made. I was thinking about ge ng a t-shirt made that says my dog eats kale. I know a few humans that won’t eat kale, but Pepper has done it on more than one occasion.

Right now, my poor li le Pepper has something wrong with her dewclaw. I first thought it was just broken and irritated, but the vet thinks it is a mass and we should remove it. She is scheduled for surgery a week before Christmas. So far, I have been experimen ng with the best way to protect it and keep it dry and clean which has not been the easiest task especially since we just got soaked with rain and have more coming. We took home “the cone of shame,” and I was told to put a sock on her foot.

Well keeping that sock on is part of the struggle. She also has a boo e to wear outside which has been used at mes to keep the sock on. I am now trying a toeless sock wrapped with a bandage to hold it in place. I hate pu ng the cone on her, but I know that she will get used to it if I keep doing it. I hope we can both get used to it and into a smoother rou ne because we have weeks to go!

Cheers to a happy and healthy new year for all our readers and their pets in 2020! I can’t believe another year has gone by already!

All the best, Jenn and Pepper

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Happy New Year! I hope you celebrated the end of 2019 and are making your list of intentions for 2020. I may have told you this before, but I never write New Year resolutions because I’d have to go out and break them right away to stop stressing about them. Instead, I set up my goals and what I’d love to accomplish in the upcoming twelve months. I hope you plan on spending as much time as possible with your pups and the people you love. Let’s start out the New Year with questions from the folks who responded to my Sara Moore Enlightened Horizons Facebook page request for questions. Just remember, a psychic reading is never a replacement for licensed veterinary care. Enjoy!

Abbi G. has Phina, a German Shepherd and wants to know why she hates the UPS guys so much. I feel like her vision isn’t as great as it used to be. She sees in gradients of black and white and the brown uniform is just a bit confusing. She is actually saying she’s pretty smart because when people are wearing shorts, she looks at their legs instead of their outfits, so she always knows what is going on. When I ask her how can we change her view of them, her immediate answer is her laughing and saying, “No way!”

Second answer is if she is quiet can she have the little cups of doggie ice cream? (Preferably taken out of the cup so she can inhale it) I have no idea how you’d train a dog to connect the dots on the desired outcome, but if you do, give it a try and let us know what happens!

PS. If Phina were a human, the minute the sun set she’d be in dark blue sweatpants, a sweatshirt and would fall asleep right after dinner while watching TV.

CBD Oil Q. Growing old is tough on my old dog, Buddy. My friends have suggested I give him CBD oil. How safe is it and will it help?

A. There is a lot of confusion about cannabis as a product and its legality in the veterinary community. Cannabis sativa is the plant, which most folks think of as marijuana. What many don’t know is that there is another Cannabis sativa that isn’t marijuana but hemp. Hemp has been grown for centuries and used to make rope, fabric, medicines, and many other products. The U.S. government just legalized the growing of hemp creating new markets. The marijuana plant has the psychoactive part, tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC), while the hemp plant has very low THC and high amounts of cannabinoids (CBD), the active part of the hemp plant.

There are many health benefits attributed to CBD oil, but many have not been substantiated yet.

As the research grows, more

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Furry Words

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Megan M. asked about Bentley, a Westie Terrier.

“How can we get you to be comfortable/sociable around other dogs?” I laughed out loud as soon as I read your question because he is a preppy, little guy and if he looked good, he would want to act worthy of his duds.

Duds? I guess that’s his word for clothing?! I’m seeing him in a black and white plaid jacket with a fuzzy off white, fleece lining.

Laurel E.’s dog Honey, a Yorkshire Terrier, is deceased.

“Does she forgive me for not being able to afford diagnosis and treatment beforehand? She was old with massive mammary tumors, and I felt there was nothing I could do.” When I asked her, she was actually kind of surprised it was as bad as it was. I don’t have sharp shooting pain, but my left upper chest is sore and tender to touch. She has never blamed you, therefore forgiveness is not

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by Dr. Judith Herman

medical uses for CBD will be confirmed. Currently, the research that is being published is related to seizures and pain. Much of the research being done at veterinary schools around the country is looking at what works, how it works, dosages, and formulation in products.

Dogs and people have an endocannabioid system, which

necessary. Her words, not mine, but I totally agree with her! She loved looking at you even at the end as she was crossing over. She is around you energetically a lot!

Pay attention to when you feel her breathing on you. Her breath is super hot, and I bet you’ll be able to feel it.

Kelly T. asked about Pablo, who is on the other side. He was a blind and deaf senior rescue, and she wants to know if she realized how much they loved him? This dog is such a hot ticket! He knew he was a bit stinky, his fur was a bit greasy, but he still thinks he was sexy as heck! He says he could dance a jig, and even though his feet never got very high off the ground, he knew how to move. He adored himself as much as you adored him.

Apparently, he wants to keep up with the other dog who described how he would be as a human because he would be the slightly unkempt, old man sitting on a stool at a diner’s counter while wearing an outdated twill jacket, talking to everyone and schmoozing with the ladies. LOL! Katie O. wants to know what Bodie the golden doodle thinks when they hang out with one of his litter mates. He’s 11 months old, and Katie’s brother has his brother. I get an image instead of words to answer your question. He puts his hands (paws?) to his head and makes the explosion sign, like his mind has been blown! He is EXHAUSTED after but loves every single second of it. I love the dynamic you have with your brother, too. There’s a lot of love in your family and pets!

Kerri M. has Fiona, a Boston Terrier who is alive and well. She just wants to know if she is happy and if there is anything they should

worry about. This dog struts! She is totally fine and thrilled to be your dog as well as everyone else’s dog if they take the time to hold her. When she gets down on the ground, she looks indignant that someone had the audacity to pick her up so she does a little shimmy and shake and struts away. Don’t be fooled, however, because she LOVES the attention! I don’t think there’s anything you need to worry about other than she’s super sensitive to scents, so if she acts like she has a cold, it could be an allergic reaction to perfumes or essential oils.

Sandy F. had Rosie, a basset hound who is now deceased.

“Are we forgiven?” You ask that, and I get a very religious image of someone holding their hands together in prayer with rosary beads. Rosie never held a grudge in her life even at the vet as much as it wasn’t her favorite place to be. She was always grateful, but sometimes it took some effort. I see her rolling onto her back and showing her belly as if it were a truce flag, but she’s not smiling as she does so. She is asking you to focus more on all the lessons she taught you and to look to the future instead of keeping the past unburied and something to be tripped over. Her words. She is offering you an olive branch of peace and is hoping you extend your hand to take it. She says the ball is in your court and asks if you can forgive yourself? She hopes you are able to because you are worthy of it. She sends her love to you.

includes CB1 and CB2 receptors.

These receptors are located all over the body, and their job is to keep the homeostasis or balance to the rest of the dog’s physiological systems. CBD and CBDA, another cannabinoid with different properties, work with these receptors.

CBD products also need terpenes in the formula. Terpenes are the natural resins in plant flowers that help protect plants from predators.

CBD and terpenes work together on the receptors in the body. This causes a synergis c effect.

Since everyone is making and selling CBD oil, the consumer needs to be educated in what to look for in a product. The regulations are minimal at best. The FDA did a study on several popular products you can buy on Amazon. What they found was 17 of the products had zero CBD in them.

When you are going to buy a product locally or online, ask to see a copy of the Certificate of Analysis (COA). This is an independent analysis of a particular batch of product. A reputable company will make this available to you. A good company will have a COA for each batch of product they make.

Here is what you look for on the certificate: amount of THC, concentrations and types of CBD, amount, if any, of terpenes, contamination by herbicides and pesticides, and the levels of heavy metal contamination in the product.

Many products say they are veterinary approved, organic, research tested. Ask to see the research, the COA, and any documentation of these claims.

These products are expensive, so you want to make sure you are getting what you are buying and that the dosage on the bottle is correct.

CBD products are effective to relieve suffering. The research is ongoing and more effective uses will be found. If in doubt, ask your veterinarian for recommendations. There is also a website that is excellent with up-to-date information and resources. It is www. veterinarycannabis.org.

Sara Moore is a psychic for people and pets who offers private and group readings.

Visit her website at www. enlightenedhorizons.com.

Judith K. Herman, DVM, CVH Animal Wellness Center Augusta, Maine www.mainehomeopah cvet.com

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PARENT from page 1 neglect the lifesaving heartworm preventatives as well as flea/tick, too. Most vet offices will sell them monthly to accommodate the budget-minded like me.

Remember his oral health. Brush weekly – and if your dog is freaked out by a toothbrush, use a soft bristle finger brush. Squeeze pet toothpaste on the brush and run across the teeth and gums. (My vet recommended Virbac C.E.T. Enzymatic Dog & Cat Toothpaste, and it’s available in several flavors online. My boys love the vanillamint.) Benefits include not only fresher breath but healthier teeth and gums.

If your vet feels your dog would benefit from a professional dental cleaning, consider doing so as multiple organ systems can be negatively impacted from poor oral hygiene. Some owners decline this service due to cost. Ask if the practice accepts the CareCredit® credit card that offers pet financing for dentals, medications, preventatives, and routine and emergency visits. For details, visit carecredit.com/vetmed. (The card works for human medical needs, too.)

Using a tarter control water additive in his bowl may be a good option. Because I have a dentallychallenged dog – he was born with little enamel on his teeth – my vet recommended frequent brushing, a water additive and a foam breath freshener. We also treat with a nightly green dental stick.

Good nutrition is important, so research products and talk to your vet for advice. Don Hanson, ACCBC, BFRAP, CDBC, CPDT-KA and co-owner (with wife, Paula) of Green Acres Kennel Shop in Bangor said, “No single brand or type of food is the best for all dogs. I recommend that people rotate through a variety of brands and types of food on a regular basis. Feeding our dog the same thing day after day is not a healthy choice just as our eating the exact same thing at every meal would also not be optimal nutrition.”

Don said you’ll find useful information at greenacreskennel. com/blog/pet-nutrition-resourcespage/. He added a final food-forthought (pun intended), “What your dog eats is entirely up to you and is a major factor in its longterm physical and mental health.

It is important that you do your homework and choose wisely. The company that makes a food matters as does the ingredients that are used to make the food. The pet food industry is constantly changing and not always for the better. Never stop asking questions."

Keep your K9 looking spiffy.

Regular grooming is not just important (to avoid those nasty matts), but it’ll make your guy feel special. After all, who doesn’t love being pampered? Elsebeth Debiase, Certified Master Groomer and owner of Coastal Creations Pet Salon in Bucksport said you should care for your dog’s coat once or twice a week. “For dogs with long hair, combing is best. The goal is to remove tangles and excess coat all the way to the skin.” Short coat breeds such as the French Bulldog would benefit from a bristle or rubber brush.

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As far as his nails, she recommended a monthly trim.

(A good rule of thumb, when you hear them clicking on the floor, it’s time.) Elsebeth added, “Your dog's specific grooming needs will vary depending on breed, coat texture, and daily activity. It is always best to check with a certified professional groomer for individual grooming recommendations.”

Now’s a good me to address any manners that need tweaking.

Chris ne Calder, DVM, DACVB and esteemed animal behaviorist at Maine Veterinary Medical Center said training should be part of everyday interac ons with your pet. “It is to strengthen communica on and make sure everyone is on the same page since we are different species, and we both speak different languages.” For example, if your dog needs a reminder to “sit” for you, work on it at meal mes. Say the command before pu ng his bowl down – it’ll come back to him in a flash. It’s a daily reinforcement and teaches pa ence.

It’s important to keep your bud mentally and physically engaged in a variety of ways. “I call this making sure basic needs are being met,” said Christine. For mental stimulation, utilize his highest reward – meal and treat time. “We do this through the use of food dispensing and puzzle toys along with various other enrichment opportunities.” (She recommended

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Kongs and Snuffle Mats.) “These toys encourage the dog to explore its environment (this is especially important with shy and fearful dogs), reduce overall stress levels, manage normal dog behaviors such as chewing and/or nipping, and most importantly, exercise the brain.

Enrichment also benefits older animals and potentially slows down cognitive decline.”

It’s known that physical activity releases endorphins and other important chemicals in the brain, and as in humans, they enhance his feeling of happiness, well-being and add to an overall good mood. But like all things, moderation is key.

“Physical exercise is good, however there is such a thing as too much exercise…the more you exercise your dog, the more they will need it, just like a marathon runner.”

Instead, add games like “fetch” and “tug of war.” Chris ne believes these are great ways to exercise your pet while prac cing basic manners, social skills, and impulse control. They also improve communica on and enhance your all-important bond.

To further enhance that bond, snuggle on the couch while you’re binge-watching TV shows. Have fun by working on new tricks together.

Make a big deal of seeing him when you come home. Just love and take care of him every day, and you will have met your resolution to be the best dog parent.

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hat would you do if your young kid had a supply of permanent markers and was clearly set on turning your wall into his personal canvas? Would you wait until he has marked it up, or would you anticipate his imminent, unwelcome artwork and interrupt him before he has a chance to put pen to wall?

I’m betting that you would get in between him and your wall in no time at all.

Basic Training Tips

by Diana Logan

Typical Uninten onal Rewards for Jumping: • Saying “down” or “off ”… or anything - this is a en on • Waving your hands around • Making eye contact with your dog • Allowing/invi ng paw contact with your body during gree ngs and interac ons • Moving away (movement will likely elicit more jumping) • Giving him something he likes such as pe ng, a toy, food, a game

Interrupt Inten on, not Ac on Just as we need to interrupt the kid intent on marking up the wall, we need to interrupt the want-tojump dog before he has a chance to connect with his target.

Dogs jump on people because it works.

Dogs are a en on-seeking and quickly learn that jumping is a great strategy by which to get it. At the same me, we o en unwi ngly reward them for jumping and end up sabotaging our own efforts to curtail this most common… and most annoying… habit. Jumping can also be self-rewarding for some dogs, so thrilling it is to get airborne and make body contact with people!

Very few people like a dog to jump on them. If you have a dog who tends to jump, do a favor for your friends and family and any person he might encounter and help him learn some manners. Keep in mind that it’s not his fault; he just lacks the proper skills, and it’s up to you to help him.

First, though, you need the skills to teach him.

Growing out of it.

Don’t count on puppy behaviors such as mouthing, jumping, chasing, etc. to magically go away as your puppy matures. Some mes unaddressed puppy behaviors can sprout into full-fledged adult dog bad habits. They can be extremely difficult to modify if they’ve been going on for a while, so don't wait.

If you own a jumping dog: It is your responsibility to protect people from being jumped on, not theirs. Don't be the dog owner who finds himself saying, "don't let him jump on you" to the people he encounters.

• Prevent your dog from accessing his vic ms by leashing him or otherwise restric ng his movements • Condition the dog to focus on the ground when he gets to you.

Many repetitions of searching for treats at your feet the moment

he arrives is a simple and effective way to achieve this for the food-loving dog.

• Train, train, train: skills such as targe ng, perch, etc. are all good skills for any dog to have.

If jumping is imminent: Use a Shield. Carry something and keep it between you and the dog.

Example: a cane or s ck, a cooler, an umbrella, etc. At PupStart, we use sec ons of pens, plas c saucers, large piece of cardboard, etc. These items are not to be used as weapons but as shields. It’s o en during the first few seconds of an interac on that a dog wants to jump; if you can interrupt that, you are more likely to be spared.

Move INTO the dog, abruptly, before he gets to you so that he has to yield space. Keep your hands and arms against your body. NOTE: do not do this if you aren’t familiar with the dog; an aggressive dog may be triggered by this move and aggress.

An Addic on Unfortunately, jumping on people can become quite addictive for some dogs. The longer they’ve enjoyed their signature jumping move, the harder it is to change it. It takes a dedicated effort to make sure there is no reward available for jumping but instead there is ample payment for a more acceptable behavior.

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I 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 dog, but I refer to my human, tongue in cheek, as Boss. Much as I love her, 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. If I can’t help, at least I can offer sympathy, and we can have some fun talking about our amazing humans. Please send your ques ons! N. Holmes, 280 Pond Rd., Newcastle, ME 04553, or email: askbammy@ dewater.net.

About Food

I’ve written several times about food and our dear humans, but since this is a season when food is all over the place, I want to tell you about the Food Law. Wild

Ask Bammy An Advice Column for Dogs by a Dog

canines know it well because it keeps young and low-ranking dogs from starving. Food Law rules that any food a dog can get hold of is his. If it’s not guarded, grab it!

Boss doesn’t understand the Law. She pulls rank on me as if ALL food is hers because human pack leaders control the whole den. She keeps food out of my reach most of the time and

just shares when she wants to (or when she absentmindedly leaves nice things where I can snitch them). With my teeth and quickness and strength, I could run her right out of our den. But I don’t even think of it because everything I need comes from her.

I can’t even open the door to go in or out! Our den is warm and dry; there’s enough water and food (though I could use more). She protects me from things like the monster she calls “thunder” and strange people who come into our den. Of course, I bark and look fierce, but if she weren’t there, I’d better run away. So don’t fight your humans for food!

Listen up, pups! Food Law says that if there’s food with no one guarding it, it’s yours. Don’t just stand there drooling! Do you think a wild dog begs for a nice rabbit leg if she can sneak it away from the growling boss dog? She would starve! The only way she is going to survive is to dodge the teeth, grab the prize, and run!

So in this season of WONDERFUL FOOD, make the most of the Food Law. Use your brain! Be alert to any unguarded goodies. Don’t hesitate! It only takes an instant to grab a stuffed egg and run under the table. And

don’t forget to beg. Humans are in a generous mood now. There may be lots of humans besides your pack standing around with food. Human guests are often really generous to a cute, begging dog.

Human puppies are a specially good source of food. They are often fascinated by us, so wag and smile, even sit, keeping sweet eye contact. Their little hands holding the food are right on your level.

Reach out slowly, gently, and accept the food they are holding.

Be very careful not to let your teeth touch their hands. They love seeing your tongue reach out for the treat. They may even squeal and giggle when they feed you and hold out their sticky little paws for you to lick. A few human pups may be upset when you take their food, but you’d be surprised how many will keep bringing treats as long as their parents don’t notice.

Enjoy this season of plenty and good luck begging!

Bammy The Ask Bammy column is intended for humor and entertainment. If your dog has behavioral issues please contact a veterinarian or professional trainer.

What is a Veterinary Behaviorist?

How common are behavior problems in animals?

It is believed that more pets lose their lives to behavior problems than any other illness. In fact, behavior problems are the number one reason dogs and cats are often surrendered to animal shelters and/or rehomed every year. Unfortunately, even with the known prevalence of behavioral problems, over 25% of veterinary schools still do not require or even offer behavior elective courses as part of their curriculum, leaving some veterinarians uncertain and/ or unprepared to recognize, treat, manage, and prevent behavior problems in their patients. This is where consulting with, or referring to, a veterinary behaviorist can be helpful.

Are veterinary behaviorists veterinarians too, and why should I take my pet to one?

Yes-Veterinary behaviorists are licensed veterinarians; however, these specialty trained veterinarians receive extensive training past veterinary school to help them understand and recognize normal and abnormal behaviors in all different species of animals. Veterinary behaviorists can diagnose medical conditions that may be causing or contributing to a problem behavior and prescribe medications when needed. In addition, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist understands how animals learn, what shapes behavior, how to modify behavior, how to change emotional states through behavior modification and prevent behavior problems.

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Working as a team, the veterinary behaviorist, along with your veterinarian, can help you understand what motivates your pet’s behavior, create a management and treatment plan to not only improve behavior but also improve welfare and quality of life for both you and your pet.

What does it take to become a board-certified veterinary behaviorist?

• 4 years of veterinary school • 1 year of an internship after graduation or at least 2 years in general practice • 3 years, minimum, of a residency under the supervision of a Diplomate, of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB) • 400 supervised behavior cases (during their residency) • 3 case reports that must undergo a rigorous committee review to pass • Research published in a peer reviewed scientific journal • A comprehensive examination that takes 2 days covering behavior topics in all species of animals.

How many veterinary behaviorists are there?

To date, only 86 veterinarians worldwide have completed the process to become a board-certified veterinary behaviorist or Diplomate of the American College of

elimination outside the litter box followed by aggression between familiar or unfamiliar cats, aggression towards familiar and unfamiliar people, and fear at the veterinary hospital are probably the most common presenting complaints. In addition, cats can also display separation anxiety, compulsive disorders (i.e. eating non-edible objects, wool sucking), and noise phobias just like dogs.

Other species of animals can have common problem behaviors too like cribbing (horses), self-trauma such as feather picking/plucking (birds), and various fear-based behaviors that may or may not result in aggression.

Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB) with What should you do if you think your pet has a problem behavior? the numbers growing each year.

The first step with any behavior What type of behavior problems problem is to make an appointment do veterinary behaviorists treat with your pet’s regular and what are the most common veterinarian. They will examine problem behaviors seen your pet, rule-out potential medical in dogs and cats? conditions that may be contributing to, or causing, your pet’s behavior In dogs, fear-related behaviors, and run the necessary diagnostics including aggression, are probably (blood work, thyroid panel, the most common problem diagnostic imaging) needed to behaviors that veterinary properly diagnose your pet. Once behaviorists diagnose and treat. your veterinarian has a working These dogs can be aggressive diagnosis, a treatment plan can on leash, have a bite history, be created and, at that time, you aggressive to other dogs in the and your veterinarian can decide if household, and/or fearful at the veterinary hospital. Other common referral to a veterinary behaviorist would be beneficial, or if your presenting complaints in dogs veterinarian is comfortable treating include separation anxiety, houseyour pet himself. soiling, compulsive behaviors (chasing tails, barking, shadow or Chris ne D. Calder, DVM, DACVB light chasing, and pica), along with Maine Veterinary Medical Center noise and storm phobias. In cats,

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Sit. Stay. Play!

Are you communica ng clearly with your dog? Knowledge is important and what we don’t know can hurt us and our rela onship with our dogs. Training is also important in helping keep our dogs and others safe. Here are 10 ps shared by Sara Sokol of Mr. Dog Training who is a five me winner of the Downeast Dog News Best of the Best Trainer tle. There are many different trainers available to assist you. It’s a good idea to check out several and ask ques ons to find one that is the best fit for you and your dog.

10 Things Your Dog Wants You to Know

By Sara Sokol, Mr. Dog Training

10. Not A Wolf

As a posi ve reinforcement trainer, one of my top priori es is building a bond between my clients and their dogs built on communica on, trust, respect, and love. With any good rela onship, communica on is the founda on on which the en re rela onship is built, so I’ve put together this list of 10 things that your dog would like to communicate to you. I hope that reading this helps strengthen the rela onship that you have with your dog.

The assump on that, because domes c dogs are descended from wolves, they should be treated as such is an extraordinarily outdated one. Comparing dogs to wolves is similar to comparing humans to chimpanzees; while we share many traits and genes, we have evolved into a completely different species.

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9. I Am Not Stubborn Stubbornness is a human trait that we project onto our dogs to explain what is usually a lack of communica on, training, or understanding of how they learn.

Instead of calling your dog stubborn, ask yourself the following ques ons: • Have you prac ced the behavior you are asking for? Keep in mind that added distrac ons need to be used and prac ced around for consistency.

• What’s your reinforcement history? Does pulling you down the street towards people and other dogs get reinforced by

you allowing it to happen, or do you have a history of reinforcing a behavior you want in these situa ons?

• Are you communica ng clearly?

How many mes are you saying your cue? Have you been using your marker and release words while training? Have you been reinforcing the behavior? If your dog doesn't understand your method of communica on, should that be labeled "stubborn"?

5. My Behavior Is Connected to My Emo ons Imagine you are afraid of spiders. Now imagine that you are surrounded by spiders and maybe there are even a few on you. Now imagine someone is trying to teach you Portuguese in this spiderinfested environment? You probably wouldn’t do well with this lesson because your FEAR of spiders would be your top concern, not learning to speak Portuguese. Asking a dog who is uncomfortable or anxious in the presence of people, other dogs, or loud noises to sit, focus on you, or learn to stay when those things are around isn’t going to be a success or be fair to your dog. Making sure that your dog feels safe and comfortable is top priority before you start to train or expect a specific behavior from them.

8. My Wagging Tail Doesn’t Always Mean I’m Happy Dogs o en wag their tails when they are happy, but there can be many other reasons they do so. The tail is an essen al tool in the dog’s communica on toolbox, and the height, mo on, speed and whether it’s tense or relaxed are all important.

For example, a low, flicky wag could be a dog who is uncomfortable in a situa on while a tail held up higher and wagging faster (a flagging tail) could mean a dog is alert and/or aroused. To get the whole picture, the dog’s tail must be read in context with the rest of its body.

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Training Your Performance Dog Agility, Obedience, Tracking

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Thoughts For The New Year: Why Do We Compete?

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ith a new year star ng, many people like to reflect upon the year’s past events and set goals for the new year. I encourage my students to set goals and also to realize it is okay if you end up modifying your goals, and it is okay if you, for some reason, do not achieve those goals. Goals are simply something we want to work towards. They do not define us or our dogs. The new year is also a good me to re-examine our values

and why we compete and want to work towards certain goals.

All of us started in dog sports because it looked like a fun way to spend me with our dogs. Many of us were very impressed with the rela onship we saw between dog

and handler or the joyfulness of a dog performing a task. We admired the focus and physical skills the dog exhibited and wanted to do that with our dogs.

Once we started learning and training in a par cular dog sport, most of us set a goal to enter shows, tests, or trials where we could compete. All compe ve venues have their own ra ng system. In some venues (like rally, obedience and agility), teams compete against each other for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place. There is also a qualifying score where teams that do not place can s ll earn a “leg” towards a tle by achieving minimum requirements. Other venues like tracking and hunt tests have a simple pass/fail ra ng where the team either passes or does not qualify, but teams do not compete against each other.

Most venues have ribbons or prizes or cer ficates, depending upon what level you are at. Some people like to set challenging goals – a perfect score in obedience or triple q’s in rally or a champion tracker, etc. Others just want to qualify to complete a tle. It really does not ma er what your goal is,

but you should be realis c about it. Perfec on requires a great deal of me and effort and can become quite costly in me, entry fees, and travel.

Compe on can offer something to everyone. The level to which you aspire is really personal. It should be a goal for you and your dog to achieve together. Don’t forget: your dog doesn’t know or care about tles, ribbons, or cer ficates. They just want to be with you and enjoy their me with you. Unfortunately, some mes pursuit of a goal distorts the reason we are in the sport with our dogs.

Exhibitors, judges, and clubs who choose to ignore unsportsmanlike behavior or dishonesty undermine the sport as a whole for all of us.

It is up to all of us involved in dog sports in any capacity to make sure our goals and ac ons reflect the value we place on the sport, our fellow compe tors, our dogs, and ourselves.

For 2020, make a goal to be someone who works to keep integrity, camaraderie, and kindness in the sport. Be proud of what you and your dog do and be an example to others.

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Book Review – What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage: Lessons for People from Animals and Their Trainers by Amy Sutherland

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In my December column, I encouraged you to give your pet the gi s of pa ence, knowledge, and an a tude that emphasizes frequently rewarding behavior we like rather than ďŹ xa ng on our pets when they do something we do not like.

About a week a er I completed my column, Kate and I recorded a Woof Meow Show on the same topic. We discussed books I had recommended where people could acquire knowledge and help them understand the importance of pa ence and rewards. It was then that Kate reminded me of a book that we had both read that greatly inuenced us, not only in the way we work with dogs but with the people in our lives. That book is What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage: Lessons for People from Animals and Their Trainers by Amy Sutherland. The book is not a dog training book but is a reec on on how wri ng a book about exo c animal trainers (Kicked, Bi en, and Scratched: Life and Lessons at the World's Premier School for Exo c Animal Trainers) drama cally changed the author's life for the be er. The book eloquently presents the case for pa ence, knowledge, and a posi ve outlook.

In the book’s Introduc on, Sutherland notes: “I’m an altogether dierent person than I was three years ago. ‌My friends and family may not have no ced, but I am almost unrecognizable to myself at mes.

My outlook is more op mis c. I’m

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less judgmental. I have vastly more pa ence and self-control. I’m a be er observer. I get along be er with people, especially my husband.

I have a peace of mind that comes from the world making so much more sense to me.�

Wow! To me, that is quite a life change and all from wri ng a book about animal trainers. The discussion Kate and I had about “Shamu� convinced me to reread the book and to give it a proper review.

In her book, Sutherland discusses how she applied what she learned about animal training to people in her life, such as her husband, mother, and friends.

Below I have highlighted some of my favorite snippets from, hoping to en ce you to borrow or buy a copy and read it in its en rety.

Based on her experiences while training her dog Dixie, Sutherland became increasingly interested in animal training and started researching a book on animal trainers and the Moorpark College’s Exo c Animal Training and Management Program. There she learned the following: Training with force and coercion is unnecessary and counterproduc ve. – “Train every animal as if it’s a killer whale� meant to work with every animal as if you could neither forcibly move it nor dominate it.�

We are the human with the allegedly more powerful brain, so we need to take reasonability for our dog's success. – “It’s never the animal’s faultâ€? is pre y much what it says: If an animal ounders in training, it’s the trainer’s fault.â€?

Both dog and human trainer must be one hundred percent engaged with one another while training. – “When they train, that is all they are doing. They aren’t answering the phone, looking for a yogurt in the fridge, or paying bills while checking to see if a dolphin correctly slapped the water with its pectoral ipper.â€?

Sutherland also learned that trainers must a end to their own behavior –

“Students [Student Trainers] can’t lose their temper during a training session, ideally not even sigh, because that might undo all they have accomplished to that point‌â€?

Most importantly, Sutherland learned to resist the human ins nct to focus on the nega ve and instead to focus on the behavior wanted. – “Progressive animal trainers reward the behavior they want and, equally importantly, ignore the behavior they don’t.� “Progressive trainers want nothing less than zest, spark, joie de vivre.� “The trick is that ignoring unwanted behavior is only half the equa on. The other half is no cing and rewarding what you want. The two go hand in hand.�

Every year I give each member of the Green Acres Kennel Shop team a book at Christmas me and o en share the same tle with the local veterinarians and their sta. This book was my gi choice for 2019.

If you are not a hermit living a solitary and isolated existence, but instead interact with other living things, I am conďŹ dent that you will learn something from What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage: Lessons for People from Animals and Their Trainers.

While not a classic “how to train your dog� book, I have added it to my recommended reading list for anyone with a pet or who works in the pet care service industry.

The founda on it provides for changing your behavior, as well as the behavior of your dog, parent, friends, children, mother, or anyone, is invaluable.

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By Susan Spisak In 2016, I cha ed with Chris Abbe, founder of the 501(c)3 Tall Tails Beagle Rescue (TTBR). I was impressed with his dedicated nonprofit and wanted to catch up with him because he’s now in his 20th year of rehoming his beloved breed.

It started with the passing of his Beagle, Maggie, in the late 90’s.

He was living in Pennsylvania, and he channeled his grief by star ng a rescue to help other Beagles in need. He le that organiza on in good hands, moved to Maine, and subsequently ini ated TTBR in 2005 in Falmouth. In the nonprofit’s first five years, they were rescuing and rehoming about 50 dogs a year. In 2010, he moved TTBR to his Pleasant Hill Kennels acreage in Freeport.

Thanks to the extra space, that rescue

number bumped to roughly 100 dogs a year, and they’re s ll tracking at that rate.

While the group has a few fosters, most rescues are housed and cared for at Pleasant Hill Kennels. They’re separated from the boarding clients.

“We’re very a en ve to health issues,” Chris explained. Instead, they have their own kennels with outdoor runs and a gated play area where they can socialize and exercise. And once the rescues are adopted, Chris offers his returning “alumni dogs” a boarding discount.

The big news that Chris was excited to share was that they’ve built an addi onal building for TTBR and Pleasant Hill Kennels.

“It’s a much nicer facility,” he said.

Meagan Vandeursen, manager for both opera ons, explained that it has various areas – there’s a large

open room for events and training, a grooming and daycare sec on, office and staff area, and the rescue’s quaran ne area.

Their dogs may be owner relinquishments or from out-of-state partners who need assistance. They may travel leg-to-leg, meaning fosters and a transporta on group arrange the mul -state transport un l the dogs are safely in Maine. This was the case with the Beagles they recently received from RescueConnect in Wilmington, North Carolina (They take in many dogs from this partner organiza on). “They probably won’t be here long,” he added, meaning they’ll be adopted quickly. They partner with All Sato Rescue in Puerto Rico – but they’re not purebred.

“They’re small dogs that are Beaglesized, but not “Beagle-Beagle,” he said.

If you think a Beagle may be for you, know that they’re 13 to 15 inches at shoulder height and weigh between 20 and 30 pounds.

They’re scent hounds, so off-leash activities aren’t a good idea – they’ll be exploring. Long frequent leashed walks help expend their energy.

A traditional fenced yard is best, so they can stretch their legs and get fresh air. Beagles socialize well with other canines, are great lap dogs, live about 15 years, and are generous with their affection.

If you’d like to foster or donate (money, Amazon gi cards and food are welcomed), please visit their website. You can see all their “adoptables” there as well. Please note that all their dogs have been vet checked, are up-to-date on shots, have been spayed or neutered, and temperament checked.

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Very affec onate and prefers to be the only pet – she wants all the love!

She’s crate-trained and housebroken. She's a girl who likes adventure, hiking, exploring trails, visits to the dog park, and although she doesn't like to swim, she does love to wade around in the water. Her ideal home is with a gentle owner who has lots of free me to spend with her or can take her with them on ou ngs or to work.

He’s sweet, calm, and kind. He loves the outdoors and enjoys sniffing.

He is a perfect balance of relaxa on and exploring. JT knows basic commands but needs consistency to reinforce his knowledge. He would love his person/family to enjoy being outside but also relax on the couch in the evenings. His loving his eyes are so expressive!

If you are interested in adop ng, please fill out an applica on here: www.talltailsbeaglerescue.org/adopt.

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Ideal home - no pets, or children 5 and under. Always ready and prepared for couch snuggling.

Very loving and loyal dog that needs a family to lavish her with love, exercise and devo on. Her last family loved her very much, but they moved a lot. She is looking to just se le down and be close to her people.

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Looking for a peaceful home that will provide support and direc on for her in her golden years. She is an easy keeper that doesn’t need a “busy� home.

Loves chilling with her people and being relaxed.

This people lover may have only one eye, but it doesn’t slow her down.

Would love a house with a lot of land to run and ideally a very high fence (she can jump at least 5-6’ high!). Gets along with most easy-going male dogs, but no small kids or cats.

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To submit or get more informa on on the events below, go online to downeastdognews.com and all the proceeds will be donated to Charley's Strays, a no-kill animal refuge in Clinton, Maine. No appointment necessary. Convenient parking off of Temple Street, behind Lebanese Cuisine! loyalbiscuit.com

Nail Clipping Clinic Saturday, January 4 Brewer, 10AM – 12PM Danielle from the SPCA of Hancock County will be in our Loyal Biscuit Brewer loca on, 421 Wilson St. for their next nail clipping clinic. For just $10 you can have your pet's nails trimmed and all the proceeds will be donated to the SPCA of Hancock County! No appointment necessary. loyalbiscuit.com

Toe Nail Tuesday Tuesday, January 21 Rockland, 11AM – 1PM Is your pet in need of a pedicure? Bring them down to Pet Quarters located at 235 Camden St, Rockland and Shannon Nachajko from Catahoula Rescue of New England will be on hand to make your fur kids look their very best! And remember we trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! Nail Trimmings and Ear Cleanings are available for $10.00 each or combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to rescue. Call ahead in case of snow!

Nail Trimming Clinic Saturday, January 11 Camden, 10AM – 11:30AM Is your pet in need of a pedicure? Bring them over to Taxes Plus located next to the Camden Dog Park in the old Camden/ Rockport Animal Shelter at 146 Camden St., Camden and Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of New England will be on hand to make your fur kids look their very best!

We trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! Nail Trimmings and Ear Cleanings are available for $10.00 each or combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to the rescue. Call ahead in case of snow!

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Nail Trimming Clinic Saturday, January 11 Rockland, 12PM – 3PM Is your pet in need of a pedicure? Bring them down to Pet Quarters located at 235 Camden St, Rockland and Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of New England will be on hand to make your fur kids look their very best! We trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! Nail Trimmings and Ear Cleanings are $10.00 each or a combo price of $12.00 for both.

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Trainer – Carolyn Fuhrer at North Star Dog Training, 252 Jones Rd. Call Kathy at (207)691-2332 to register. $60 per dog/ handler team.

Low Cost Rabies Clinic Saturday, January 11 Thomaston, 12PM – 2PM Join us Saturday, January 11th in the Pope Memorial Humane Society community room for a low cost rabies

clinic. Rabies vaccines will be $10 with all proceeds benefi ng Pope Memorial Humane Society. Thank you to Dr. Mimi Moore for volunteering her me to administer the vaccines. If you have prior proof of up to date rabies vaccina on, please bring it with you. All animals must be secured in a carrier or on a leash. Popehumane.org

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Gene cs are the STRONGEST factor in what type of dog your puppy will grow up to be. The best predictor of whether or not a dog will be friendly, fearful, confident, or aggressive is the gene cs of the parents. Proper socializa on during the imprint period as well as protec ng puppies from trauma c events will all help shape the puppy that you have, but we are all products of our gene cs and dogs are no different.

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The idea of right or wrong and good or bad are very much human concepts. What we have come to think of as a guilty dog (ears pinned, tail low, head turning away, submissive grinning) are instead, signs of a dog that is afraid. Dogs are

experts at association, so if your arrival home starts to signal you scolding them because they have gotten into the trash or chewed the sofa, then that association is made, and your arrival home will make them fearful not guilty. So the next time you find yourself thinking that your dog feels “guilty,” think about the associations that it has made and make a change in your patterns.

Positive reinforcement training has been shown to make dogs happier, more willing learners, and does wonders for the relationship between dog and handler.

Food or toys used as rewards will make your dog happy! Dogs will begin to pair training with those happy things so that the simple act of asking your dog to sit or saying “yes” will make your dog just as happy as the food or toys do! Contrary to popular opinion, using a harsh tone or “correcting” a dog for failure to comply will have the opposite effect, causing the dog to appear “stubborn” and necessitating the use of more force to combat the resistance.

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Astrid's caretakers here at the shelter are hoping to find the perfect home.

Astrid seeks a quiet, country, home-based lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life, which can frighten her at times as she did not have much exposure to new situations and places. She has shown to be a loving and active girl with our staff now that she has taken some time to get to know us; she enjoys a good run in our outdoor fenced in area!

Astrid is all about girl power and seeks a home with little to no visitor traffic where she can reside with female human companions only. She may be fearful of new people and situations, particularly men, and has had difficulty adjusting to men both inside and outside the shelter environment.

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We thus feel she would be most comfortable in a home where she only interacts with women. Children in their mid to late teens may be okay for her depending on a successful visit. Astrid is a girl who will show us who she is comfortable with! Children younger than 13 are not a fit for Astrid at this time as she may be uncomfortable with the

excitement, noise, or activity level of younger kiddos.

Astrid definitely enjoys a family who is home more often than not to be with her at this time; a homebased lifestyle where Astrid is not alone for any extended period of time is required.

We are working with Astrid to find ways to manage her anxiety when left alone, which shelter staff would be happy to discuss with you!

She really loves her people once she gets to know them, and wants to spend as much time with you as possible!

Astrid has shown both in her previous home and at BHS that she would prefer to be the only dog; she is not fond of other canine's presence! Dog-savvy cats are a maybe for her, where we do not have much history for her with them at this time.

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