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of the most common behavior problems. Art Night Out-Pet Portrait Step by Step - Learn the process of working from a photo of your pet and transla ng the image to canvas. Anyone interested in these classes may register online at www. msad11.maineadulted.org. For more informa on, call Gardiner Adult Educa on at 582-3774.
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ebra Bell, owner of Bell’s Furry Friends Photography located in Hermon, Maine, is ready to help pets and their people get started on their holiday shopping at its annual Holiday Pet Portrait events held on Nov. 6 at Green Acres Kennel Shop in Bangor and Nov. 12 at For Dogs Bou que in Holden. Each event will also benefit the Furry Friends Food Bank. Sessions are 20-minutes each and cost $65 per session. Included in the cost is a $10 dona on to the Furry Friends Food Bank, based at Eastern Area Agency on Aging, a 5-inch by
7-inch gi print, and an online ordering and viewing gallery. Double sessions — 40 minutes each — are $100. No digital files are included in the sessions. First event - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 at Green Acres Kennel Shop, located at 1653 Union St., Bangor. Call 945-6841 to reserve your session. Second event Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at For Dogs Bou que, located at 251 Main Road, Holden. Call 989-7297 to reserve your session. Learn more at bffpetphotos.com or by calling Debra Bell at 356-2353 or emailing her at deb@bffpetphotos.com.
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Mid Coast Kennel Club of Maine encourages anyone interested in the sport of tracking to come and observe the tests in October. It is a great opportunity to see exhibitors and their dogs test their ability to follow human scent and to earn the AKC Tracking Dog or Tracking Dog Urban tle. For more informa on on where to meet to observe the test, please call Kathy Duhnoski at 691-2332. The club has addi onal tests scheduled for 2017 and will be holding tests for TD, TDU and the higher levels of tracking tests – TDX and VST.
he Mid Coast Kennel Club of Maine will be holding its first American Kennel Club sanc oned tracking test on Sunday, October 23, 2016. The TD (Tracking Dog) test will be held at the Viles Arboretum in Augusta, Maine and the TDU (Tracking Dog Urban) will be run on the grounds of the Riverview campus across from the Viles property. Each test will be limited to four entries. Dog/handler teams who pass the test are then awarded a rose e from the club and earn the the American Kennel Club tle of Tracking Dog or Tracking Dog Urban.
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OBUK TO THE RESCUE! Everyone began to feel the urgency knowing we were searching for a 77 year old woman with diabetes and demen a, who had been lost for more than two nights in the woods of Maine. Ruth Brennan had no water, no food nor her medica ons, so the Maine Warden Service with a crew of over 146 people knew our mission was me sensi ve to locate her… soon! A er hours of searching that third morning, Kobuk’s nose went up into the slight wind now from our north west, and he ran off almost 2/10 of a mile to locate her, according to our GPS unit that tracks his collar. Kobuk sprinted back to
me, and gave a loud bark (his trained alert that he has found someone), then he spun around and bolted with me in full pursuit. It was so exhilara ng! Kobuk had found Ruth Brennan, just in me to save her life! Kobuk is a cer fied search and rescue K9 on the Maine Search & Rescue Dogs team (www. mesard.org), a volunteer non-profit 501(c)3 organiza on, and owner/handler is Elizabeth Fosse of York, Maine. Kobuk deserves to be recognized as the “Hero Dog Award: Search & Rescue Dog” because he is a great ambassador for all SAR K9s. Kobuk searches with enthusiasm and never quits while
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nough with the serious issues, the death conversa ons, and the stress that can understandably come with raising a dog. There’s a me to just be stoic and serious, but it’s not today! In case you forgot what smiling feels like, I’m going to share some of the lighter readings I’ve done over the past few years with you. One of my favorites is s ll Roo. I think I’ve men oned her before, but she is always worth bringing up again. Her owner was at her wits end because of her constant barking and destruc ve behavior when she was in the car. Even with her owner beside her, she acted like every single person and car she saw was out to get them. What do you do when all other op ons have failed? You call an animal communicator. Roo pointed out that she was a super hero and needed to protect her person and vehicle. Sure. Makes sense, right? Having worked with kids most of my adult life, I knew that crea vity was some mes necessary when naviga ng unfamiliar territory. I told Roo that she was a super hero, but she was an UNDERCOVER secret agent, too, and every me she barked, she blew their cover. You are either laughing or think I’m flat out nuts. I thought I was nuts. That is, un l the owner called me a week or two later to say that it worked! Roo would tense up a li le, ready to start defending her
Dog Obesity Q.
My friends say my dog is fat, but he doesn’t eat much. He is very finicky. Could he be sick?
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There are many reasons for our companions to be overweight. Some are for medical reasons; others are what we call environmental. The first step is to have Fido evaluated by your veterinarian. Certain medica ons, like prednisone, can cause weight gain. Degenera ve joint disease can curtail your dog’s ac vity and cause weight gain because of lack of exercise. If your dog is physically sound and not on medica on, he may have a thyroid problem. If the sluggish thyroid is suspected, spend the money for a thyroid profile. The added informa on will help address the cause of low thyroid func on called hypothyroidism. If he is a puppy, you may be feeding him the wrong amount of food. Though we all love roly-poly
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territory, and then all she’d have to whisper is, “We’re undercover,” and she se led right down in the seat, gave the owner a “Gotcha” look, and she resumed silent reconnaissance. Ridiculous, yes. Effec ve, absolutely! Another reading I did was for a teenage girl and her father. Their dog was older, and they wanted to know what she wanted during her golden years. In my mind, I clearly saw the old straw hat with the price tag dangling that Minnie Pearl used to wear. I asked the dog if she wanted it, and she said YES! She was referring to a sunhat that the girl actually owned, and she thought it would look fabulous on her. Once again, we all thought I was a bit crazy. They were
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puppies, over weight pups can lead to life me health problems. There was a study done at Cornell University that took two groups of Labrador puppies and fed one group all the puppy food they wanted to eat and the second group all the adult food they wanted. The
smiling and pan ng, and the owner skep cal because the dog always said it would never work. So I took hated it when they put their ski out my camera, she looked up and hats on her as a joke, but the dog gave me a goofy Newfie smile, was adamant and said those just didn’t look good on her. That night and I snapped a photo of her (and her aura, I guess!). Another silly I received the funniest picture of the dog smiling in their living room twist to what I thought would be a “regular” reading! with the hat perched atop her I think the best part of my job graying head. is listening to what comes out of Just this weekend I did a reading my mouth. I don’t read you or for a Newfie, and it was clear the your pet before we begin, so for owner wasn’t completely convinced me it’s like watching TV and being I could actually talk to dogs. I get just as entertained as you are! that a lot, and it’s never in midated I’ve learned that no ma er how me, but I do hope that the dogs serious the dogs are, they usually give them something to validate have a pre y good informa on if sense of humor they’re looking for (I)t was clear the that shines through proof. Halfway once they get through the owner wasn’t comfortable with reading, the dog completely convinced cha ng. To those said, “I do NOT of you with stories want any fancy I could actually to share, I’d love photo shoots talk to dogs. I get to hear them! The done!” The owner burst out laughing that a lot and it’s frustra ng thing about my job is and said that is never in midated that most of the EXACTLY what she would have me, but I do hope me all of the memories of what expected her to say that the dogs give I say disappear because every me someone went to them something to into the ethers of my mind when take a picture, she’d validate informa on I’m done. It’s a look away. great way to keep I asked the dog if they’re looking my energy clear, why she did that, for proof. but when you tell and she explained me about your that some people experience with a that we think are reading, it’s as though I’m hearing pre y are really only beau ful it for the first me! because of their energy, not their Sara Moore of Enlightened looks, but because we love them, Horizons has an office in North we have no idea that they’re Conway, NH and is available borderline ugly, which is why she for phone and Skype readings didn’t want anyone snapping a as well. FMI go to www. photo and then judging her based enlightenedhorizons.com, text or on looks alone. Awwwww, right? So I told the dog that from here on call (603)662-2046 and her email is enlightenedhorizons@gmail.com. out the only pictures that would She is also available for private be taken of her would include her par es and fundraisers. aura, or energy field. She started
researchers followed the health of these puppies and found the puppy food group was overweight and had many joint problems while the group on adult food were of normal weight and developed good joints. This is why food for specific breed or size of pups has been developed. The rule of thumb for puppies less than 6 months is a cup of food for five to ten pounds of body weight per day. If the pup is over 6 months, the amount changes to a cup per ten to twenty pounds. A pup that is a year should have the amount of food per day decreased to a cup per twenty to thirty pounds. Remember these are guidelines and need to be adjusted to your dog’s ac vity and energy level. Many working dogs need more food than these guidelines while our lovable couch potatoes need less. Look at the shape of your dog from the top. Fido should have an indenta on behind his ribs, like our waistline. I like to be able to feel the ribs easily and the tops of his spine but not see them. Some of the finickiness, or pickiness in our canine eaters, is
caused by us. Remember when you are figuring out the food to feed your dog, include all treats, snacks, table scraps, including licking out the bowl of ice cream or cereal. These li le dbits add up. If Fido is the neighborhood dog with a trash route to find snacks or cookies from the li le lady down the street, these are sources of calories. When the new baby gets older and throws food on the floor, guess who is there to clean up and gain weight? Fido maybe finicky because he is holding out for something be er. He knows you always give in. Besides joint disease, allowing your best friend to be overweight sets Fido up to develop heart disease, diabetes, and a much shorter life. Is killing your best friend with kindness really what you want? Of course not! We want our very best friend to live a long, healthy, ac ve, and happy life. Enjoy your companion with a walk, not a snack. Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH Animal Wellness Center Augusta, ME www.mainehomeopathicvet.com
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LOMBARDY from page 1 he’s predisposed to that by the Shepherd in him, and it also determines how he reacts to stress. She also realized that when Lombardy meets people ini ally, he’s uncomfortable. The second me, he seems to have forgo en the mee ng, so he has to reprocess the encounter informa on. Julie says it gets quicker the third or fourth me and adds that’s key for her; she must remember that he may not remember the mee ng and be guarded. Since the recent trip to Tu ’s, Julie’s no ced strides, or perhaps it’s a compila on of all training and it’s gelling. She’s been using commands like “stop” and “leave it” for a minimized reac on to neighbors. She’s able to call him back to her, and he’s learned other commands. She now uses a calming spray and covers his crate when they go for a ride—both reduce his stress level. “Just li le things can help,” she says.
Lombardy was quickly adopted by a family with older boys. Their ac vity level and the family environment made Lombardy very anxious, so they returned him. A foster home wasn’t readily available, so he was placed in Mu y Paws Daycare & Premium Boarding in South Portland—he’s super dog-friendly. Julie stepped up and agreed to foster him, “I wanted to help him…to be more adoptable.” Her goals were to befriend him, reduce his wariness of humans, and provide love and training. He’s been living with Julie for the last year and a half—he’s overcome a lot of his fear, trust, and reac vity issues and has been a training champ, and now FHR’s ready to find him that perfect forever adopter, a dog savvy owner willing to con nue his training and bond with and love him uncondi onally. There have been challenges, but FHR and Julie invested me, provided training resources, and never gave up on Lombardy, so he could be the best dog possible and live a good life.
INITIAL ACTION Before she could foster him, Lombardy needed to feel safe with her. Julie lives near Mu y Paws and visited him, but he wasn’t fond of her. He’d bark at her, hide, or seek solace with his favorite staffers. She persisted, wearing him down with treats; eventually she was able to take him on short walks. “I saw how he bonded with people he trusted [at Mu y Paws].” While he was at Mu y Paws, she took him to one of the "Confident Canine" classes with Liz Langham, MS, CPDT, owner of Tree Frog Farm in North Yarmouth. Her calming massage technique provided a major breakthrough; he trusted Julie a bit more, and she was then able to take him home. “We had kind of a rough start,” Julie says of the homecoming. Lombardy would bark and lunge at strangers in her South Portland neighborhood even if they were 100 . away. She walked him daily, exposing him to humans to dispel his nega ve response. And Julie sought out any and all advice. It was recommended that she put him on a low protein diet; she says that “really took the edge off.” During her work week—she’s a Corporate Underwri ng Representa ve for Maine Public Broadcas ng Network—Lombardy was crated, but she’d stop home at lunch to take him outside. Eventually, Lombardy did not need the crate; she feels he was secure because Rhianna, her Australian Shepherd mix that he adores, was by his side. With me, he began to have more and more faith in her and he proved to be loyal, loving, and a snuggler; he now sits at her feet or curls up in her lap. “He’s very sweet…He’s a love bug.”
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To overcome his fear, aggression, and other anxiety, FHR and Julie wanted to provide the necessary tools to get him on track. To that end, Julie sought out Chris ne Kiley of Dogwise Obedience early on. Chris ne worked with him in her home in the Munjoy Hill neighborhood of Portland and some mes kept him overnight. She walked him in that busy neighborhood and exposed him to adults, children, and a variety of places and helped Julie develop plans to overcome his issues. With hard work came progress; today he can pass someone on a sidewalk without reac ng. They also went to several classes with Judy Moore, BS, ACDBC, CPDT-KA, TDI, CGC, owner and President of Canine Behavior Counseling, LLC in Cumberland. They focused on desensi za on and counter condi oning for his aggression and fear. As a Dog Behavior Consultant, Judy saw the good in Lombardy and offered plenty of advice to Julie, thus giving her more self-assurance with him. Lombardy graduated from Judy’s Control Unleashed class and par cipated in Outdoor Adventures classes. She also recommended helpful books: Click to Calm: Healing the Aggressive Dog by Karen Pryor and Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevi . FHR held a fundraiser so Julie could take Lombardy to the Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tu s University in Massachuse s for an evalua on by Dr. Stephanie Borns-Weil, their Resident Animal Behaviorist. Julie said Dr. BornsWeil discovered several significant things, the first being that he doesn’t require medica on for behaviors, but he is protec ve and territorial;
Lombardy will do best in a quiet home without children. 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 a great companion. He’s energe c, so Julie says he’ll do well in a country se ng where he has room to play, hike, and romp in the snow. He prefers women to men, but he’s not a one person dog. Lombardy will thrive with a fur friend by his side. He adjusts to most dogs, alpha or submissive alike. “He knows where they are coming from; he knows when to back off with them,” says Julie. He has great house manners, is crate-trained, leashtrained, and is good off leash, with excellent recall. Julie would be the first to tell a poten al adopter that it’s sa sfying to turn dogs’ lives around, to see a renewed bounce in their step. “I think dogs are incredibly resilient. I think they want to like people, and if they don’t, something has gone incredibly wrong. It’s very rewarding to help them through that.” If you are interested in adop ng Lombardy, please visit h p://www.fetchinghope.com/contact or email transpor etchinghope@gmail.com. Note: FHR, a 501c3 non-profit, are permi ed importers for the State of Maine and use a USDA approved transport service. All dogs have ageappropriate vaccina ons, and are tested and issued health cer ficates in accordance with animal import laws.
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How to Deal with Resource Guarding
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esource Guarding is when a dog says, "stay away; it's MINE." It's a normal between dogs. When it's directed at humans, however, it can be a serious situa on. Any dog can become a resource guarder; even that innocent-looking puppy. Points to Consider: 1. In Canine Culture, anything within a dog’s personal space is his, something he's in contact with or something within his reach; 2. A move or perceived inten on to invade a dog’s personal space is likely to prompt avoidance; 3. A dog needs to be condi oned through posi ve methods to welcome a human taking things from him - it's not a natural tendency; 4. Some dogs are more predisposed to guarding than others; 5. A resource guarding dog may start to consume the things he’s guarding due to the added value the human has put on them through confronta onal tac cs. TRAINING is about changing the dog's underlying emo onal state. This, in turn, will change the behavior.
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A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH 1. Approach/ADD VALUE TO what he has. This delivers good stu his way, so he welcomes your approach.
2. Teach a solid retrieve of anything and everything; 3. Tug-of-War with clear rules (see last month's on-line ar cle); 4. Generously and frequently reward object relinquishment; 5. Prac ce “sharingâ€? and “ea ng assistanceâ€? by oering your hands to lick, invi ng your dog to lick or chew on the other end of a chew s ck, assistance in ea ng from a Kong or other container; and 6. Play “Find Itâ€? and other fun games. WHAT TO DO: 1. Move AWAY from dog if he has something he shouldn’t have - invite him to a party he cannot resist! 2. If you must secure the item, toss a bunch of treats or another valuable item away from your pup, then, when he's not paying a en on, pick up the item; 3. Maintain so and friendly body language; 4. Keep forbidden objects inaccessible; 5. Stash “replacementâ€? and “exchangeâ€? items throughout house and other spaces in which the dog spends me; 6. DON’T FRET. Keep in mind that a dog can consume - and pass - a wide variety of items without issue. Don’t fret over objects that are highly
unlikely to cause damage (e.g., toilet paper, cardboard, paper towels, s cks, small pieces of fabric, etc.); and 7. OBSERVE: be highly tuned to your dog’s body language; you can be sure he is tuned in to yours more than you can imagine; Be VERY CAREFUL. STAY SAFE. PREVENT! Avoid, to the very best of your ability, any situa on which may prompt aggressiveness in your dog. More prac ce means stronger habits, whether the habit is good or bad. Seek professional help. A dog who resource guards can be dangerous. WHAT NOT TO DO: 1. Do not move towards the dog when he has something; 2. Do not become confronta onal in any way “confronta onâ€? is deďŹ ned by the dog (see above). No raised voice, no s  body language, no yelling, no “serious faces;â€? 3. Do not add to the value of the item by “wan ngâ€? it; 4. Do not put the dog in a situa on where he is likely to show guarding behavior. Lastly, please seek professional help. Resource guarding can especially be dangerous when there are children around.
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Dogs for Adoption BELLA
CREED
HANNAH
5 years, Lab/Plo hound Mix
1.5 years, Shih Tzu
3-4 years, Boxer Mix
18 pounds. This big li le man enjoys hanging out with his person, and assumes he is a ny lap dog. Although he gets along with other dogs, he does not really enjoy playing.... if you have other dogs in the household, they need to be rela vely laid back like Creed. He is not very ac ve, but does enjoy a nice walk but no intense exercise. And who knows....once he adjusts and acclimates, you may see a different side to Creed.
This trendy gal seeks a devoted fan to provide belly rubs and bu scratches a er a long day of being your friend! Hannah is a girl you can tell all your Vegas secrets to! Full of love, affec on and furry goodness, Hannah is great with other dogs- ki es, however, are like li le furry cupcakes, too good to leave alone! She’s great with people of all ages, ac ve, busy and tons of fun. Rescue your heart today!
This girl, Bella, seems like a Southern type- but don’t let her fool you! She’s a snuggle bug ready to be your buddy! Bella has not met a being, furry or human, that she has not liked. Her greatest a ributes are sharing your bed, walking by your side, a devoted love, and lastly the best football dog you will ever have, you just supply the remote! Wouldn’t Bella look great watching football on your couch or lying by the woodstove on a cold winter’s night?
FMI: Please contact Puppy Love, Inc. (207)833-5199
Interested in adop ng this pet, go to: h p://www.thepixelfund.org/adopt.html to complete applica on or FMI: thepixelfund.org
MYLIE
RUFUS
TIPSY
3 years, Shepherd/Terrier Mix
4 years, Catahoula Leopard Mix
5 years, Schnauzer Mix
Mylie and her li ermates were dropped off in someone's yard! She was just a li le pup and now has grown in to a pre y young lady! She is very sweet and affec onate once she gets to know you, is great with dogs and does not mind cats. Mylie is very good on a leash and enjoys her runs off leash! A quiet family would be ideal for her because loud noises some mes makes her nervous!
Super nice fella that has a lot of energy. He is a very people-centric dog that wants and loves to please. He really likes other dogs, but some do not like him! Rufus, likes to play and to get others to play he thinks he should bark in their face. Great manners in terms of house training, his crate and he even knows basic obedience/tricks! He is very, very smart. He is s ll strong on the leash and is working on leash manners. Has a fear of thunderstorms and fireworks. Would do best in a very ac ve home, that likes to run, hike, etc.
Interested in adop ng this pet, go to: h p://www. thepixelfund.org/adopt.html to complete applica on or FMI: thepixelfund.org
If you're interested in adop ng Mylie, please fill out an applica on found on our website: www.fetchinghope.com
If interested in adop ng Rufus please email: SLN2310@ yahoo.com and request an applica on.
Overweight (33 pounds!) This unfortunate pup came from a bad rescue group that allowed her to get to this size, and ul mately le her and other dogs to fend for themselves a er abandoning them. Tipsy is a sweetheart of a girl who gets along with other dogs, but is not really playful, and LOVES people. We are helping Tipsy get to a healthy weight which should be 20 pounds or so. She would love an ac ve family that will love her and help her with her weight loss goals. Who knows....once she reaches a healthy weight, she may reveal the typical playful schnauzer personality.
FMI: Please contact Puppy Love, Inc. (207) 833-5199
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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 dog; 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. So 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. P.O. Box 135, Newcastle, ME 04553, or email: askbammy@ dewater.net
DEAR BAMMY, I like to get up on high things: rocks, hills, tables. Why do the people like it when I jump on some things, and tell me GET OFF of others? Portland Pup
October 2016
Ask Bammy An Advice Column for Dogs by a Dog
DEAR PUP, I so relate to your question! Boss left a little board on the front step once. When she saw me standing with my front feet on it, she almost laughed her head off. To tell the truth, I wasn’t really aware of getting on it, but when she took it away, I
looked around for it, so I could use it to see a little further down the driveway. Watching the driveway is a huge part of my job. I often see prey things like squirrels and turkeys. I bark the announcement to Boss if a car is coming, and once I even yelled at a coyote! Now there is something you don’t want sneaking around unannounced! Your people may bark at you when you bark at invaders, but don’t let them fool you. Their barking shows that they are excited, too. I’m glad you get to climb up on rocks and things. Boss and I play a wonderful game called Canine Agility. The parts I like best are the things to climb on. I love to run up and stop to enjoy the view, but Boss insists that I come right down because for some reason, she is always in a big hurry. I think it’s amazing that you can actually get up on tables! I just put my front feet on a chair and stretch. A dog can smell the most wonderful things up there: crunchies, chewies, smellies … and wondrous food. And the world looks entirely different from up high. I suppose you have discovered that the sound
of claws scratching across wood drives people absolutely crazy. What is it about that? Beds up on legs seem to be a problem in many households. Do you suppose if people made their beds on the floor like dog beds, they would be more generous about sharing? I wouldn’t dream of getting on Boss’s bed without her invitation. I don’t remember that she ever got aggressive with me about it—I just know that it is her bed. She doesn’t get in my beds, either. But here’s the puzzling thing, when she is on her bed, she welcomes me with pats and snuggles. I even wiggle in under the covers on a cold night. But she has only to give me that look and I jump right down. I should have said I don’t get on her bed when she’s at home. When she leaves, I’m up on it, up above the drafty floor, cuddly, soft, and smelling oh so deliciously of her! Pup, I certainly understand your puzzlement. The best you can do is remember which things you can get up on when they are looking and which you just enjoy when you are alone. Get up, Pup! Bammy
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Please Rescue Me! October is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month The Downeast Dog News, with the help of amazing sponsors and animal rescues, have filled this issue with many dogs just wai ng to find their forever homes. Perhaps your next friend is within these pages. Be sure and read through the en re issue. Please also go to our website to view more available dogs: downeastdognews.com
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akita came to PAWS with her canine friend. Although we did not know a whole lot about her background, we did know these beau ful husky-shepherd mixes were le alone with li le to no food for days at a me. We quickly realized all these girls needed was a li le TLC. Nakita's companion found her forever home soon a er she was ready for adop on but Nakita waited and waited and no one came for her. Was it the fact that she needed a pet free home or was the combina on Shepherd/ Husky too impressive for most people? When she finally went out on a sleep over she came back a er 3 days because she had a few accidents in the house. Who could blame her a er being in a kennel for so long? We don't give up on our dogs easily but the staff and many volunteers and visitors who knew Nakita were star ng to feel desperate. This poor girl was such a good dog, there needed to be a pet free home somewhere! Finally, along came a nice lobsterman and his wife and they took her for a trial. We told them to keep her away from his chickens and explained she might have accidents in the beginning. We all crossed our fingers! When her trial was over we were all hoping for good news. Much to our surprise Nakita did not have one accident and even ignores the chickens! She has now been adopted and is living the life with her stay at home mom and even goes for trips on the lobster boat!
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He is incredibly handsome and smart! Ronin is ac ve, social and gets along well with everyone he meets (whether they are on two legs or four!). If you are looking for an athle c and intelligent companion, learn more about Ronin.
Sweet red fawn female re red from Florida. Her names says it all.
2 years, Australian Ca le Dog/ Se er Mix
FMI: arlgp.org/dogs or stop by the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland to meet him.
Ullie is a well-trained, fun and healthy dog. He warms up to strangers within a few minutes, but children make him nervous. He loves toys and thrives on ge ng regular exercise. Ullie enjoys other dogs.
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Training Your Performance Dog Agility, Obedience, Tracking by Carolyn Fuhrer
Turmoil in Training
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bedience requires that the dog performs an exercise on command. One command = one response. You don’t get a second chance – these are the rules. The turmoil in training is caused by your dog not understanding one or more of the following: 1. What you want 2. When you want it 3. How you want it 4. If you like it (was he correct?) This is not a simple problem to solve once the dog is unsure or stressed, but it could have been
avoided if the handler understood how to properly teach each exercise. So many mes people say I like agility be er than obedience because my dog is happier. It is the nature of the sport. In obedience, we are in the ring 5 to 15 minutes depending upon the class with 5-6 exercises to perform in each class. That is lots of me
to make mistakes and a long me to stay connected. In agility, runs are 35 seconds to maybe 75 seconds, and many mes the dog has no idea he went the wrong way or knocked a bar. It was fun to run around, and some mes it is over before you know it! Obedience presents a challenge because of the nature of the sport. We must remain focused and connected and suppor ve of our canine partner through several exercises over an extended period of me, involving set ups and moving to various places in the ring and responding to a judge. This is where the false bo om, created by improper use of food, begins to give way. The dog does not receive food in the ring and has learned that food means he is right. Without food, the dog begins to feel he is not correct in his performance and starts to hesitate or slow down. Now the handler gets nervous or stressed and everything starts to fall apart. Now no one likes obedience. How do we as teachers of our dogs bridge the communica on gap and truly create a partnership based on trust, clarity, and fairness? You must learn to recognize bright a en on in your dog and
never train with less dog. You must learn to recognize the subtle changes of diminishing coopera on or distrac on and stop training un l you get coopera on and a en on back. This is your responsibility, and you must work hard to get back the dog you want. In order to successfully gain and keep your dog’s a en on, you must give your a en on to the dog. You must learn how to keep your dog interested in you. This takes a tremendous amount of energy, pa ence, and consistency. You must work very hard to keep the joy in training. It is so much easier to offer a piece of food. Toys and food are certainly good rewards, but the joy, fairness, consistency, and clarity of training must come from you. This is the joy of obedience that comes from a true rela onship based on trust. This is what makes it fun. Praise must be your primary mo va on. Your praise and your dog’s response to it reflect the true nature of your rela onship. It is our responsibility as trainers to take full responsibility for what our dogs know and do. We need to treat their minds and emo ons with respect by being fair and clear in our instruc on and mo va ng them to enjoy learning. Have fun in obedience.
Carolyn Fuhrer has earned over 80 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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Holis c and Complementary Wellness for Pets – My Journey
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am o en asked by clients how and why I became interested in holis c pet care. It was not a sudden revela on for me but has been a journey of many steps. Holis c is a term that is thrown around a great deal, and o en people a ribute its meaning to be natural, healthy, or “good for you.” Merriam-Webster defines “holis c as – “rela ng to or concerned with complete systems rather than with individual parts. rela ng to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissec on into parts <holis c medicine a empts to treat both the mind and the body> <holis c ecology views humans and the environment as a single system>.” Holis c simply means that we consider the whole individual organism and the environment where it lives. Complicated, but also pre y basic. Gus, our first Cairn Terrier, was the catalyst for our first steps on this holis c journey. Before he was a year old, he was suffering from chronic urinary tract infec ons (UTIs) which his veterinarian felt was related to an uniden fied nutri onal imbalance. That led to our striving to con nually learn about pet nutri on to find a food that would cure Gus’s condi on. It was a long journey that involved many different foods, fed singly and in combina on, and even homemade diets formulated from recipes in Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats. Gus’s UTIs finally stopped when we switched to a dog food made by Wysong which we fed in conjunc on with specific
WORDS, WOOFS & MEOWS by Don Hanson ACCBC, BFRAP, CDBC, CPDT-KA
supplements for his condi on. We learned more about pet food and a holis c approach to wellness from Dr. Wysong, which eventually led us to start to explore raw diets for pets. Paula and I a ended our first seminar on raw diets for pets in 1998, started feeding raw to our dogs for at least one meal per day in 2000, and were selling raw diets at Green Acres by 2001. We con nue to learn more about nutri on every year and have been feeding 100% raw for several years. We credit a raw diet to our Golden,
Tikken, living for 16 years. would learn about the benefits of Appropriate nutri on is part acupuncture and Chinese medicine, of a holis c lifestyle, but it is not herbs, chiroprac c care, and everything. Gus started having essen al oils. In 2002, I started seizures, and when conven onal formal training with the Bach medicine had done all it could Founda on, learning how to use to control the seizures, Paula the Bach Flower Remedies to treat started looking at other alterna ve emo onal and behavioral issues treatments. She with pets. In 2003, had read about I completed my Holis c simply homeopathy in Dr. studies in England, Pitcairn’s Complete becoming the first means that we Guide to Natural Bach Founda on consider the Health for Dogs Registered Animal & Cats, a ended whole individual Prac oner in the a seminar, and Americas. Holis c organism and soon Gus’ was prac ces con nue being treated the environment to be my approach homeopathically to wellness for where it lives. for epilepsy. About myself, my pets, a year later, Paula and even dog enrolled us both in a four-day training.2 To learn more about my seminar on veterinary homeopathy experiences, check out my podcast being taught by Dr. Charles Loops. Holis c and Complementary It would be fair to say that I went Wellness for Pets - Our Personal along kicking and screaming. Journey at www.woofmeowshow. Before moving to Maine to com or h p://woofmeowshow. purchase Green Acres, I had a libsyn.com/ seventeen-year career in the If you would like to learn more medical device industry in a about holis c wellness op ons variety of managerial posi ons. for your pet, I invite you to join I was trained in and believed in me at the Holis c Wellness Day tradi onal, modern medicine. for Pets on Saturday, October It had been my livelihood. Since 29th at The Green Gem Healing homeopathy challenged some Oasis in Bangor. FMI - www. very fundamental scien fic greenacreskennel.com\event principles, I felt it was “quackery” 1 Tikken – Vaccines, Aggression on a grand scale. Less than & Homeopathy, h p://www. three hours into the seminar, I greenacreskennel.com/ was convinced that there was blog/2014/10/06/complementarysomething to homeopathy, and it medicine- kken-vaccines-aggressionwas far from quackery. However, homeopathy/ what convinced me most was 2 A Holis c Approach to Dog how homeopathy cured my Training – Part 1, Downeast Dog NewsGolden Retriever when tradi onal January 2015, A Holis c Approach to medicine could not1. Dog Training – Part 2, Downeast Dog As our journey con nued, we News-February 2015
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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Dogs for Adoption LUCKY
BUBBLES
JASMAN
13 years, Beagle
9 years, Beagle
5 years, Beagle
Surrendered to us when her family could no longer care for her. Wonderfully sweet girl who gets along with everyone. Loves children and is very pa ent. Enjoys cuddling and long walks. Needs a bit of a refresher course on housebreaking and is looking for a family who is home a lot to spend me with her!
Sweet, mellow girl who gets along with everyone. Crate trained and has good house manners. Bubbles needs to lose some weight, so she is looking for a family who can give her the proper exercise and diet.
He is a sweet boy who loves to cuddle. He gets along with everyone; including other dogs, cats, and children. Please give Jasman a loving home!
Visit (h p://www.talltailsbeaglerescue.org/page4.html) to fill out an online applica on.
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THOMAS
PAUL
DUGOUT
4 years, Spaniel/ Australian Shepherd Mix
4-5 years, Shepherd Mix
1 year, Pointer Mix
Thomas is a loyal, smart and loving pup. He walks well on a leash and knows many commands. He is good in the house, good with other dogs, and has lived with a cat. He is nervous around small children. Thomas needs a calm family and quiet home.
Paul is from Egypt, and he is looking for a good life in New England. He loves other dogs, and takes his cues from them, so needs to be adopted to a home with another dog. At some point in his previous life, Paul’s back legs were broken, though they are fine now. He is very friendly with people.
FMI: h p://almosthomerescue.net/available-dogs
Full of energy and zest for life! He’s looking for an ac ve family to adventure with. Dugout does well with other dogs, and would like fit into a wide variety of homes.
FMI: arlgp.org/dogs or stop by the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland to meet him.
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HAZEL 3 years, Catahoula Leopard Hound Mix Sweet, fun & loving girl! 25 pounds. S ll acts puppy like even for 3 years old. Enjoys daily walks. Does very well walking on a leash and very rarely tugs. Doesn't bark much at all which is great living in an apartment! House broken and crate trained. Knows a few commands and is a quick learner and treat mo vated. Likes chew toys and snuggling on the couch. Loves to have her ears rubbed and will at mes show her belly to have it rubbed as well. Very li le interac on with children.
If interested in adop ng Hazel please email: SLN2310@yahoo.com and request an applica on.
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I am looking for my forever family to hold me and love me and take me everywhere they go!!! I get along with everyone I meet and I love to be outside or just hanging out in my kennel for naps. Maybe there is someone out there who will love to chill out with me and be my best buddy!!!! I weigh about 10 lbs and I think one of my parents probably was a Chihuahua.
I am about 6 months old. I love to play fetch and cuddle on the couch. I love older kids and other dogs. I have a lot of energy and like to be outside.
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1 year, Lab Mix
2 years, Schnauzer Mix
Tommy is only 1 year old and basically s ll a puppy! He loves everyone he meets and was in foster care with a family who had other dogs and children. Tommy is a real Texas cowboy who came all the way to Maine to find his forever home!
Weighing in at 20 pounds. Poppy is a friendly, energe c girl that would love an ac ve family that will include her in fun adventures and give her lots of opportunity for play me. She also has a mellow side, and loves to hang out with her person once she's done with play me. She gets along with other dogs, and cats don't seem to bother her. A perfect girl!
FMI: www.pawsadop on.org Camden, Maine, (207)236-8702
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Dogs for Adoption SIENNA
JUNO
DUKE
3-4 years, Boxer Mix
Juno has to work on her food aggression, so she should be the only animal in the home, and probably shouldn't be around young children. She is very friendly outside her kennel though. Come see if she is right for you!
2 years, Hound Mix
Sensa onal Sienna has traveled far following her dreams for a home! Li le dogs and ki es you ask? Well, li le creatures are well beneath this Diva, she likes the challenge of a buddy to roll and wrestle with! A lover of humans, she’ll be the star of the show in your home. Rescue a pup today!
Interested in adop ng this pet, go to: h p://www.thepixelfund.org/adopt.html to complete applica on or FMI: thepixelfund.org
Loves hi ng the trails and working his nose. Duke is a social bu erfly, and loves ge ng out of the house and hi ng his paws to the dirt. He’d make a fantas c hiking partner!
FMI: arlgp.org/dogs or stop by the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland to meet him.
Please contact Pope Memorial Humane Society: hskcme.org or (207)594-2200
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BENTLEY
NOAH
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2 years, Lab Mix
7 months
2 years, Greyhound
Unique looking lab mix with his big, stand-up ears! Loves everyone he meets! He is the perfect size; not too big, not too small! Bentley has a hard me understanding when to stop when play- me is over. He gets too excited and will try to keep you going. He would benefit from a li le bit of training and would do be er in a home without small children.
I am as gentle and sweet as I look. I love to chew on s cks and run and play with my foster siblings. What I love most is cuddling on the couch with anyone who doesn't mind me laying on them. I am about 7 months old and about 50lbs, I'm a big boy!!
Handsome white/brindle male re red from Florida. He will make an excellent companion.
FMI: www.pawsadop on.org Camden, Maine, (207)236-8702
Call Maine Greyhound Placement in Augusta, 207-626-2893, Tuesday through Saturday, 8-5, for more informa on.
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K.J.
15 1/2 yrs, Terrier Mix
6 yrs, Pit Bull/ Labrador Mix
1.5 yrs, Fox Hound/ Spaniel Mix
Energe c and smart; would enjoy learning new commands and ge ng regular play me with a new family.
He is great with other dogs, cats and new people. He loves to be outdoors - playing in water, walking and running. K.J. is looking for a family that would like to take him on outdoor adventures, run with him and spoil him like he so deserves!
A very mellow fellow who would be a great addi on to a quiet household.
Available at Animal Welfare Society, Kennebunk, (207)985-3244. Hours: 11am - 7pm Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. 11am – 4pm Sat & Sun
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If you're interested in adop ng K.J., please fill out an applica on found on our website: www.fetchinghope.com
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NIKITA & DAKOTA Nikita is a large female husky mix and her "brother" Dakota is a medium sized black lab. Both are very friendly energe c dogs who are hoping to find a home together.
Please contact Pope Memorial Humane Society: hskcme.org or (207)594-2200
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The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a fundraising event (Wells Harbor Community Park, Harbor Road, Wells) honoring the life-long contribu ons of our Canine Caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society. Canine Caregivers are Canine Companions, Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Rescue Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Cancer Survivor Dogs, and Diagnos c Dogs, who with their owners, are joining the American Cancer Society as Relay teams. They par cipate to celebrate cancer survivorship, to honor people lost to cancer, and to fundraise in support of the American Cancer Society mission of elimina ng cancer though research, educa on, advocacy and service. Canine companions demonstrate uncondi onal love, joy, security, compassion, and no judgments of cancer survivors abili es or appearances. The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is an irresis ble way to partner with your canine best friend, smile, and make new friends canine & human. FMI, visit: relayforlife.org/barkyorkme.
ALES FOR TAILS, A DOG FRIENDLY BEER FESTIVAL! Saturday, October 8 Portland, 2 - 5 PM
Downeast Dog News would love to help you promote your business in 2016. With a readership throughout the state, our newspaper is a perfect way to reach nearly 10,000 pet lovers each month! Contact Publisher Jenn Rich for more info: jenn@downeast dognews.com 207-230-0260 ext. 6
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Join the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland at Ales for Tails, a dog-friendly beer fes val, at Thompson's Point in Portland. With 12 local cra brewers, 5 food trucks, and tons of vendors-- Ales for Tails is sure to be a barking-good me. Admission is just $25 per human in advance, $30 per human at the door. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at no cost. All funds raised at Ales for Tails support the ARLGP and the 4,000 homeless and displaced pets they care for every year. Get your ckets today at www. arlgp.org/AFT.
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN Tuesday, October 11 Gardiner, 6 - 7 PM Do you want to teach your puppy posi ve behavior pa erns and guide him or her to fit into your family? Join John Palange in this six-week class which will focus on socializa on skills for your puppy. Age limit for puppies is up to seven months. Proof of rabies vaccina on must be submi ed to the Adult Ed office prior to first class. Puppies must be on a leash. John Palange has trained dogs professionally at K-9 Training Center
for over 35 years, with other trainers o en referring their most “challenging” dogs to him. He specializes in obedience and problem behavior. Check out his website at www. palangedogtraining.com. Class runs for six weeks at West Gardiner Rod and Gun Club, 297 Collins Mills Road, Gardiner. Registra on fee is $50. To register, go to www.msad11. maineadulted.org
necessary, just stop by our Waterville loca on with your pup or cat at the above mes. Convenient parking and store entrance via Temple Street behind Lebanese Cuisine.
EYE SCREENING & MICROCHIP EXAM Sunday, October 16 Yarmouth, All Day
Do you some mes feel like your dog is the master? Do you think that your pet doesn't understand when you speak? Not to worry...in this six-week basic obedience class we will work on teaching your dog to walk without pulling on a leash, heel, sit, down, stay, and come, in a friendly and relaxed way. Dogs should be six months or older. Proof of rabies vaccina on must be submi ed to Adult Ed office prior to first class. You will need a six-foot leash and an appropriate training collar. John Palange has trained dogs professionally at K-9 Training Center for over 35 years, with other trainers o en referring their most “challenging” dogs to him. He specializes in obedience and problem behavior. Check out his website at www. palangedogtraining.com. Registra on fee is $81. Register at www.msad11.maineadulted. org Class runs for 6 weeks at West Gardiner Rod and Gun Club, 297 Collins Mills Road, Gardiner.
This clinic is strictly to screen for eye disease. OFA CERTIFICATES WILL BE ISSUED. EXAMS PERFORMED BY: Dr. Alan Bachrach, Jr.,EC030, Veterinary Ophthalmology Of New England • WHERE: Yarmouth Veterinary Center, 75 Willow Street, Yarmouth, Maine • COST EYE CLINIC: Pre-Registered: $45.00 • COST TO MICROCHIP WITH “HOME AGAIN CHIPS”: $30.00 • REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE: October 10,2016 • APPOINTMENT mes will be E- MAILED/phoned EARLY REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED –-50 dog minimum-120 dog maximum • MAIL REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: Maine Retriever Trial Club, Sue Morejon, 5 Estes Drive, Freeport, ME 04032 QUESTIONS: Please Contact: Sue Morejon @207-522-5758 or smorejon5758@ gmail.com
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JOIN MFOA FOR COMMUNITY NIGHT AT RUDY'S ON THE CAPE!
Thursday, October 13 Gardiner, 6 - 8 PM
Monday, October 17 Cape Elizabeth, 3 - 9 PM
If you are thinking of adop ng a new puppy or adult dog, learn how to choose the right breed or mix for your home and family. You will learn about the personali es and traits of various breeds, what to expect when bringing your new pet home and how to make that transi on as smooth as possible. This class is offered by MSAD 11 (Gardiner) Adult Educa on at Gardiner Area High School, 40 West Hill Road, Gardiner. Register fee is $15. Register online at www.msad11. maineadulted.org.
Please come out on Monday, October 17 to Rudy's of the Cape at 517 Ocean House Road, learn more about Maine Friends of Animals, and enjoy some spectacular pizza to help the animals! MFOA volunteers will be on hand for part of the evening to meet and greet fellow animal lovers. Rudy's will donate $4.00 for ever 14" pizza sold, and $2.00 for every 10" pizza sold between 3-9 p.m. the night of the event. This includes any orders in house, take-out, and delivery. If you cannot stay for dinner, pick something up to go on your way home from work! We hope to see you there!
BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS Tuesday, October 11 Gardiner, 7 - 9 PM
RABIES VACCINE CLINIC Saturday, October 15 Springvale, 10 AM - 1 PM Animal Welfare Society will be offering free (dona ons encouraged) rabies vaccines for dogs and cats over 12 weeks of age at Aubuchon Hardware 640 Main St, Springvale, ME 04073 between 10 AM and 1 PM. Please bring dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier. In order to receive a 3-year vaccine you must have your previous rabies cer ficate or vet records with you. Otherwise your pet will receive a 1-year vaccine. For more informa on, call AWS at (207) 985-3244 x128 (h p://animalwelfaresociety.org/newsevents/events-calendar/).
NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, October 15 Waterville, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Melissa from Primp My Paws will be in Loyal Biscuit's Waterville loca on at 109 Main Street on Saturday, October 15th 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
ART NIGHT OUT PET PORTRAIT STEP BY STEP Wednesday, October 19 Gardiner, 6 - 8:30 PM Do you have a desire to explore yourself through pain ng? In this class, you will learn the process of working from a photo of your pet and transla ng the image to canvas. Even if you've never tried pain ng before, this is easy to accomplish and provides the opportunity to showcase your pet in a crea ve way. Workshop fee includes all materials to make one 11" x 14" pain ng. This class is offered by MSAD 11 (Gardiner) Adult Educa on Gardiner Area High School, 40 West Hill Road, Gardiner. Registra on fee is $49. Register online at www.msad11. maineadulted.org.
"CULTIVATING CANINES: HOW TO GROW YOUR BEST FRIEND" Saturday, October 22 Presque Isle, 9 AM At the Presque Isle Inn & Conven on Center, 116 Main St., Suzanne Clothier presents a fascina ng new seminar offering a comprehensive approach to raising dogs with respect. To cul vate, rather than merely raise or train a dog, we enrich our rela onship in new ways. We begin to understand that the quality of all we do contributes to the dog at our side now and in the future. In this seminar, taught with humor, scien fically grounded knowledge and a deep passion
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for dogs, Suzanne’s Rela onship Centered Training principles combine with her life me of experience raising dogs and helping others do the same.
"WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? UNRAVELING THE PUZZLE OF BEHAVIOR, TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE" Sunday, October 23 Presque Isle, 9 AM At the Presque Isle Inn & Conven on Center, 116 Main St., Suzanne Clothier provides a endees with prac cal and powerful ways of looking at any behavior, training or performance problem, and then figuring out what to do. This systema c approach to solving the puzzle will help any handler - novice or expert - iden fy areas needing a en on, recognize effec ve training methods, and understand their dog as a physical, emo onal and mental being.
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Maine Federa on of Humane Socie es Fall Conference 2016
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ARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, October 12, 2016, Hollywood Casino Hotel, Bangor. Join us for seminars and discussions on behavior: Cat behavior, dog behavior, customer behavior,
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FREE FOOD! Breakfast buffet and Vegan and vegetarian lunch will also be served. RAFFLE PRIZES! Each registered attendee will get a free chance to win one of several fabulous raffle prizes.
Green Acres - Pet Nutri on Seminar
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ANGOR — On the evening of Friday, October 28th the Green Acres Kennel Shop will host a Pet Nutri on seminar with Be e Schubert, the co-founder of Bravo
Pet Foods. The event will be held from 6:30 PM un l 8:30 PM at Green Acres. Sea ng is limited, so register early. There is a $5 registra on fee for the seminar. All proceeds will be
donated to the Eastern Area Agency on Aging Furry Friends Food Bank. You can register by phone at 9456841 or by stopping at our store at 1653 Union Street in Bangor.
Green Acres - Holis c Wellness Day
Thursday, October 27 Gardiner, 6 - 8 PM Yes, it might sound like just noise, but barking is your dog's method of communica on. Like any foreign language, you can learn to understand what is being said and communicate effec vely. Understanding your dog will not only improve your overall rela onship, but it can help you, your family and your dog safe. This class is offered by MSAD 11 (Gardiner) Adult Educa on at Gardiner Area High School, 40 West Hill Road, Gardiner. Registra on fee is $15. Register online at www. msad11.maineadulted.org
employee behavior, and future behavior trends.REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON to your mailbox, your email box and our Facebook page. NETWORKING! SCHOLARSHIPS!
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ANGOR —On Saturday, October 29th the Green Acres Kennel Shop will host their first Holistic Wellness Day for Pets as a fundraiser for The Green Gem. The event will be held from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM at the
Green Gem (900 State St, Bangor, ME). Exhibitors offering holistic products and services for pets will have booths at the event. For more information on the event and the seminars, please visit www.greenacreskennel.com\event.
You can preregister online at www.greenacreskennel.com\event, in person at Green Acres Kennel Shop (1653 Union St., Bangor,) or via the phone at 945-6841. You can register the day of the event at The Green Gem.
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If the road is calling, go ahead and go. Let us help make the time away from your pet worry free. The staff at Bear Brook Kennel is committed to helped ease the anxiety of separation for both you and your pet. Your pet will receive quality care from the kennel attendants, trainers, groomer, and receptionists. All services will be customized to your specifications. Your pet is our guest. When boarding, a reservation should be made, preferably a week or more in advance. If you should have an emergency or urgent situation, we will do our best to accommodate you. For reservations call 207-989-7979.
19 Bennett Road, Brewer, ME 04412 tel 207-989-7979 fax 207-989-6927 e-mail info@bearbrookkennel.com
Celebrating our 50th/20th Anniversary Year!! U Boarding & Daycare U Dog Grooming U Dog Training Classes U Wholesome Pet Foods U Quality Pet Supplies U Behavior Counseling
GREAT SELECTION, GREAT PRICES AND A HELPFUL STAFF. WE HAVE IT ALL! n Huge selectiot a c d n of dog a foods!
Nutro Pro Pac Candidae Iams
Blue Seal By Nature Fromm Wysong Innova Solid Gold
Pedigree Purina Pro Plan Science Diet Taste of the Wild Eukanuba
Merrick Max Triumph Whiskas Friskies
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Your pet’s home away from home 1653 Union St., Bangor - 207-945-6841 www.greenacreskennel.com
U.S. Route 1, Wiscasset Mon.-Fri. 7:00 - 5:30 Sat. 7:00 - 5:00 Closed Sun.
Holistic Wellness Day for Pets Saturday, Oct. 29th - A Fundraiser for The Green Gem in Bangor Integrative Veterinary Medicine: Using Conventional and Complementary Therapies Together – Dr. Mark Hanks, Links Between Diet & Behavior – Bette Schubert, Pet Behavior as an Essential Component to Holistic Wellness – Don Hanson, Physical Therapy for Pets – Dr. Dave Cloutier, Reiki for Pets – Brenda Bywater, Taking the Mystery Out of Treating Arthritis in Dogs and Cats – Dr. Dave Cloutier, , Canine Body Language for Beginners – Kate Dutra, Tellington TTouch and Essential Oils for Companion Animals – Cher Lord and Deb Burke, Cooking for Your Pet – Dr. Mark Hanks, and Sports Massage For Man’s Best Friend – Jo-Ann Wilson
FMI & to Register http://www.greenacreskennel.com/events
Bring your dog to check out our great supply of pet foods and toys!