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Hot Dog News The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has appointed Don Hanson of Green Acres Kennel Shop, located in Bangor, Maine, as regional coordinator for Maine for its Shock-Free Coali on (shockfree.org), a global advocacy campaign which aims to end the prac ce of administering electric shock to train, manage, and care for pets. As regional coordinator, Hanson will work directly with PPG leadership in tandem with its legal and public rela ons partners to begin working on legisla on worldwide. Following a successful launch in September 2017, the establishment of regional chapters throughout the

United States and interna onally marks the second phase of the Shock-Free Coali on and focuses on growing

the brand via localized advocacy ac vi es. As one of the ﬁrst regional coordinators, Hanson will help build their role from a grassroots level alongside colleagues both na on- and worldwide, and with PPG s ll taking applica ons for the role, many more regional representa ves are set to join the ini a ve as it con nues to build momentum. “The role of Shock-Free Coali on coordinator is an exci ng one for individuals who are passionate about the ini a ve, the pledge and its goals, and who want to work closely with PPG to move our advocacy pla orm forward,” said PPG president, Niki Tudge.

Standish Dog Park Fundraisers Papa’s Ice Cream, September 9th - 100% of all Doggie Dish sales at Papa’s Ice Cream, 62 Ossipee Trail will be donated to

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From the Publisher Dear Dog News Readers, We are enjoying this break in the hot and humid weather that we have experienced recently; however, while I really love the fall, I’m not completely ready to let go of summer. It feels like once July hit me went by so quickly. My family had been dealing with ailing grandparents for several of the past years, and this was the ﬁrst year in a long me that our camp was actually opened up and func onal. Pepper and I would go down to swim regardless, but it felt sort of empty and abandoned, so it has felt good to have our happy place revived! My grandparents are certainly missed, but the memories are s ll there, and I know they would be pleased to see us all enjoying the space that they created for us.

Pepper certainly makes the most of her me at the lake by swimming nearly the en re visit. You know the saying that goes something like, “live every day as though it is your last”. Well that is how Pepper swims- as though she might not be coming back. All I have to say is bless the person who invented the Chuckit® or else my arm would be very red from throwing the ball in the water. My new puppy niece Phoebe is growing really fast and has been learning how to swim. She absolutely adores Pepper so she watches her very carefully. Maybe next year she will be swimming alongside her. She’s s ll ﬁguring out that she needs to use her back legs, but I think she’s catching on. Being a Golden she gets that cute li le what we like to call “80’s hair” when she gets wet

because it looks as though her fur has been crimped. It’s really cute and spikey right now. This weekend my sister Phoebe and I will head out to the Save a Stray event at LL Bean which beneﬁts the Coastal Humane Society. Pepper is going to sit this one out. This is always a very busy event with lots of dogs and people and Dock Dogs will be there which is always fun to watch. I had the ﬁrst ck on me in months just the other day so be careful. They sort of went away when it got so hot and dry, but I think they might be back, so check yourself over if you spend any me outside and it doesn’t necessarily need to be in the woods. Have a great September! Take care, Jenn & Pepper

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Table of Contents Hot Dog News ...................... 2 Furry Words ......................... 4 Ask the Vet ............................ 4 Basic Training Tips ................ 6 Allergies ............................... 7 Ask Bammy ............................ 7 Maine Dog Books............... 8,9 Performance Dog Training ....10 Words, Woofs & Meows ..... 11 Rescue of the Month ............12 Dogs for Adoption ............... 13 Calendar of Events .............. 14 Business Directory .............. 15

I can’t believe I’m wri ng a column for September! This summer started out super busy with events, par es, and readings and is now se ling down just in me for me to brace myself for my son’s first year of middle school. Holy smokes! I put the call out for your ques ons and within five minutes had close to 20 responses. I picked the first ones that came in and hope you enjoy the readings. Just a reminder that I’m not a veterinarian and my insight is not a replacement for licensed medical care. Lynn S. asked about Jackson/Jax, black, living. She wants to know if his knee hurts him and why he won't play in the yard anymore. I am not a vet, so I can’t give medical advice, but when I check in with him, I feel a bit of pain on the top of my right back knee. It’s a very specific spot, and it’s not terrible but very annoying. Jax is trying to ignore it because there’s no way he’s going to let it slow him down! I do think that’s part of why he’s not playing in the yard. He’s saving himself for “spectacular” play me, not “marginal” play me. If I ask what approach he’d like to healing, I get that he prefers tradi onal veterinary care vs holis c. He calls that “foofy.” He would like a ball to play with please! The kind you get from the grocery store that are pastel blue and white. He may pop it pre y quickly, but he’ll have a blast with it in his mouth and will love shaking it from side to side. Ka e O. wants to know what her German Shepherd thinks of their cat Franny. You know how there are the cool kids in school? Well, Franny is the super cool jock, and your pup is the band kid who is totally too cool to hang

EPILEPSY Q. My two year old poodle, Sophie, had a seizure this week. The veterinarian said it was epilepsy. Can you tell me what epilepsy is?

Epilepsy is the term used for repeated seizures. Seizures can occur as a one me event for many reasons. When seizures happen many mes, this is what is called epilepsy. The seizures can come every few days, weeks, or months. They can cluster in a single day too. Some mes we can ﬁnd the cause of seizures, such as, a brain tumor, liver disease, or following a head injury. This is deﬁned as symptoma c, or secondary epilepsy. When the cause isn’t found, we call it idiopathic or primary epilepsy. Idiopathic is a term we use when the cause is unknown. A dog with idiopathic epilepsy may have inherited it from his parents. It is important to let the breeder know if your dog has epilepsy. They can take steps to avoid that breeding and try to remove the disease from their line. It may have been caused by an event too small to detect in the brain or at whelping. If your dog starts to seizure, contact your veterinarian right away. She will take a thorough history to see if the dog was exposed to anything toxic, any accidents, or any other possible triggers. Next an exam including a neurologic

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with the jocks un l one seems to like them. Now he’s all star struck and gets all geeky when Franny gives him any a en on. I am laughing so hard wri ng this because the dog gets embarrassed when Franny gives him a li le swat a er he gets a bit overzealous. They do both love each other though. Cheryl R. said she’s been thinking of Indy, a white collie who is deceased. She wants to know what's it like where she is and are our friends with you? Indy is a pre y spectacular dog. Greyhounds are the closest dog that you’ll get to angelic energy, and Indy is right there with them. When I ask where she is, all I see is bright whitepure healing, love, kindness, peace and energy. She no longer has her physical form and that allows her to

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examina on, which will evaluate behavior, coordina on, reflexes, and neural func ons. From there, blood work will be done, such as a complete blood count, rou ne serum chemistry profile, urine analysis, and thyroid func on tests. Some mes a test for ammonia levels in the body are done. These tests are bile acid assays or ammonia tolerance test. In New England, a blood lead is also done to rule out lead poison. Some causes for seizures that are iden fiable would be abnormal thyroid func on, either high or low, too high cholesterol with hypothyroidism, liver shunt, infec ous diseases, such

visit you freely whenever you think of her. You probably don’t “see” her out of the corner of your eyes, but if you get a whoosh of goosebumps or an overwhelming thought of her, that’s because she is right there with you. And yes, your friends are deﬁnitely there with her! They are s ll in their human forms when I look to them, but they’re ringing cowbells and being quite loud! You have a pre y spectacular cheering sec on in heaven! Debra S. wants to know about Cinnamon, a living light brown dog that she rescued just over a year ago. Will she ever get over her separa on anxiety from me? Nope. You have worked so hard your en re life and have always been the one who gets put behind the curtain. Cinnamon is your pride and joy, and she wants to be sure you know how amazing you are. She reacts that way so that you can feel needed and to validate that you ARE important. You both need (and deserve) a good spa day! You need to be pampered and she would love to hang out in a chilly dark room with air condi oning while you are. To get her to relax, use your voice, ask for what you need, and take me to celebrate YOU! Cindy asked about Digger, a black and white dog. She had been taking care of her mom in assisted living when he just up and le . Well this is interes ng! You know the saying, “It’s not you, it’s me?” That’s what I hear when I check in with Digger. You had so much on your plate and at the me you were juggling it all well but really did need to focus on your mom. I can’t see anything that physically happened to Digger, and I don’t see someone

picking him up, either. I actually would be shocked if there were any sigh ngs, too! You needed one area of your life to be alleviated, and that’s the gi he gave to you. No need to feel any guilt. It was a selﬂess act not intended to cause you any sadness or pain. I do think that he’s on the other side, but how he got there is nothing he’s willing to discuss. Cheryl S. had Gordon, a grey schnauzer, deceased for one year. Is he with anyone, and is he okay? As soon as I read this, I see a taller, classy older man with him. When the man bends down, I’m worried about his balance, but Gordon knows how to actually be s ll for him. The man has strong hands with age spots, is mostly bald, but has a few wispy hairs that ﬂoat around his head. He is showing me an anniversary card (I hope that makes sense to you), and he wants you to know he was with it un l the end. I would love to sit on a park bench and listen to his stories- mother’s side, great grandfather energy. Thank you to those of you who asked ques ons and to those of you who took the me to read this column! If you’re looking for a longer reading for you or a pet, you can go to the website www.enlightenedhorizons.com and like us on Facebook at Sara Moore Enlightened Horizons.

as distemper, and vaccina ons that triggered seizures in suscep ble dogs. These causes are iden fied with further tes ng. To rule out other possible causes for the seizures, further tests may be needed. If your pup is out of the 1 to 3 year range ,which is the common me for idiopathic epilepsy to show up or there are abnormali es found in the work up, your veterinarian may recommend more tests and possibly refer you to a neurologist. There was one study that showed over one third of the dogs between the ages of one to five had an iden fiable cause for seizures. Further tests may include an MRI or CT of the brain to evaluate the structure of the brain, a spinal tap to evaluate the fluid in the central nervous system for infec on and clues to other brain diseases, an body ters in the blood and spinal fluid to iden fy specific cause of an infec on, toxin tests indicated from the history or findings from the exam, and an electroencephalogram, which records the brain wave to look for an electrical storm. This addi onal work is something you and your veterinarian will discuss. Seizures are an electrical storm in the brain. The brain works in a balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurons. When the balance is off and too many excitatory neurons are triggered at the same me, a seizure occurs. If the cause of the seizures are not correctable or not found, then treatment is necessary. The main

course of ac on is medica on that will calm down the electrical storms in the brain. These medica ons have to be given daily and cannot be stopped suddenly. Adjustment to the dosage needs to be done with the supervision of your veterinarian. If the medica on is stopped or lowered too quickly, a cluster of seizures can occur which can be life threatening. When your pup is put on an convulsants, medica on to stop seizures, your pup will need to be examined by your veterinarian at least one me a year. Alterna ve modali es and diet changes may help control the seizures in conjunc on with medica on. Acupuncture, homeopathy, and herbal medicine have posi ve effects on some seizing companions. In some cases a ketogenic diet has also helped reduce seizures. This diet is low in carbohydrates and high in fat. It is a low inflammatory diet, which in some cases, have reduced seizures. Supplements such as DMG, dimethylglycine (an amino acid) , and CBD oil (cau on not all CBD oils are the same) have helped some dogs. Valerian root is an herb that has helped when there is a break in the dog’s medica on. Before doing any alterna ve modality or supplements, discuss it with your veterinarian or a cer fied alterna ve veterinarian.

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SLEEPING from page 1 cks aren’t good bedmates. And while contracting a disease from a pet is rare, the CDC does note that about 60% of pathogens can be transmitted by an animal. Sharing your bed can interrupt sleep patterns and decrease hours of sleep, making you grouchy come morn--especially if he snores or tosses and turns. If you’re like me, sleep is a valuable commodity necessary to get you through busy days, and if you have more than one dog and they both want to be under your quilt, let’s hope there’s room for you, especially if there’s another human in bed. Whether he sleeps in your bed or in the same room, his nighttime scratching and licking can wake you if you or your partner are a light sleeper. A friend of mine cited this as why their pets aren’t allowed in their bedroom (they do have several dog beds throughout their home). Allowing the family pet to sleep in your young children’s bed is asking for trouble. It does increase their risk of being snapped at or bitten if they’re not yet responsible and fully-schooled in the “do and don’t” of handling and treating a pet with care. If your dog is completely deaf or is losing his hearing, it’s not smart to sleep with him. Deaf dogs sleep harder than those with the sense, and you can accidentally wake and alarm him by simply turning over; the same goes for blind or senior dogs. Once sweet and cuddly, older dogs can be grumpy, even aggressive, when woken abruptly. If he’s recently adopted, get to know his personality thoroughly before bedding down with him. Some “old-school” trainers have indicated that a dog sleeping with his “master” creates confusion-as in, who’s the boss? But the AKC suggests that this may be an urban myth, especially if your guy is well-adjusted and “issue-less.” However, if your dog sleeps with you and begins to display intimidating

behaviors or gets an attitude, it’s time to revoke this privilege. If you have a new puppy, crate him ‘til he’s potty-trained--then you can decide where he’s going to rest at night. Crating between outdoor “outings” is a more effective learning process for the youngster; the same goes if he’s not trustworthy yet--you never know what havoc will be created while you’re snoozing away. Another considera on is that if you have a furry, ﬂuﬀy dog, your bed and sheets will be full of hair. Extra vacuuming and washing will be needed. If you don’t partake in a nighttime joint “sleepfest” but want him close, simply place an extra crate in your bedroom, so you both can derive comfort from being near. Now, to the other side of the story... Those who do snuggle nightly most-likely have a well-behaved

pet and enjoy bonding with him. The closeness also increases the hormone oxytocin, which brings with it a sense of affection and happiness. Going to sleep feeling happy can set you up for a better tomorrow. Sleeping with your dog can be therapeu c. It’s well known that they can calm us--look at their therapy roles in hospitals, nursing homes, and as service animals. If something is troubling you and keeping you awake, a hug from your buddy can help. He’ll be that 24/7 friend to lean on (because anything you’re worrying about always seems worse at 3 a.m.). And his rhythmic breathing while he’s asleep can relax you, thus delivering you into dreamland quickly. His nocturnal nearness can not only soothe but create a sense of safety, especially if you’re single or have a traveling partner. This factor

alone could explain why some rely on their fur friend during the night. His presence can make you feel less frightened and more secure, allowing you to settle down and get some zzz’s. Besides these benefits, have you ever heard of the expression, “It’s a three dog night?” He’s going to keep you warm and snuggly on colder Maine nights because his body temp is a few degrees higher than yours. And if you are a canine bedsharer, keep him groomed and nails trimmed often--no need for you to be scratched. It’s a personal decision if you allow your four-legged to jump in bed. While there are pros and cons, the bottom line is that it’s your call where he sleeps. Do what’s right for you, your family, and your canine best friend, so you all can sleep tight.

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The Story of Two Behaviors that Just Could not Get Along

My client complained about her adolescent dog ge ng into a jumpy/bitey frenzy where he would spontaneously grab her, bark, jump, scrape her with his toenails, and just plain make her want to do unspeakable things to him. It can be so darned frustra ng when your pup, a beloved member of your family, suddenly transforms himself into a violent knife-wielding li le monster and turns against you. You just want to fight back! For adolescent dogs, this behavior is not uncommon, but it doesn’t mean we should subject ourselves to it or allow our dogs to prac ce it; that would make things much worse in the long-run, not to men on the pain and suffering we’d cause ourselves. Welcome, Incompa ble Behaviors! An “incompa ble behavior” is a behavior that cannot physically be done at the same me as another behavior. As my client’s dog started to demonstrate the very thing she had just been describing, I grabbed a fabric placemat and put it on the floor near him, I didn’t say a word. Within 3 seconds, her dog

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transmogrified from a fiery, crazed luna c bent on doing harm to his favorite person, to a quiet, wellbehaved dog se led on a mat on the floor next to her. “You’ve go a be kidding me!!” my client exclaimed. All those

evening ba les of wills she had endured could have played out so diﬀerently had she thought about what behavior her dog could do that would preclude him from con nuing to engage in the unwanted one. “Gus” (not his real name), was a pro at se ling on a mat, and I knew it. He could not possibly jump and bite while he was lying down. I rewarded him generously for switching gears so adeptly. Good boy! What’s even more interes ng is that he seemed grateful for the opportunity. We tend to forget that it’s not fun for the dog to be in that crazed state. Gus, like most dogs, was incapable of making a more suitable choice while he was in full a ack mode; he needed someone to help him make a be er choice.

A down-stay is incompa ble with jumping. They just cannot happen together. They are incompa ble behaviors. When Gus is released from his down, he might very well retake his role as JumpyBiteyMonster. If this were to happen, I would re-present the mat and try to get Gus to stay on it longer, perhaps tether him so that he can se le on the mat but a bit closer, Some mes switching gears, even for a short me, is all we need in order to keep naugh ness at bay. The se le worked well at that me, but it’s possible it won’t s ck

in all circumstances; if it doesn’t, confinement is a very good op on. Instead of ge ng mad or confronta onal with your dog, take a step back, assess the situa on, and ask yourself, “what do I want my dog do instead?” Some examples of “Incompa ble Behaviors:” • Jumping vs. standing on a perch (front paws on a stool or similar) • Bi ng vs. se led in a crate • Counter surfing vs. a down-stay • Ge ng on the furniture vs. playing scavenger (finding kibble sca ered all over the floor) • Picking up objects along the sidewalk vs. offering eye contact It’s easy to whine and complain about the behaviors we find frustra ng in our dogs, to yell at them, say “no!” or otherwise lament their irksome ways, but these strategies are not produc ve or healthy for the human-canine bond. It takes me to build the skills that can serve as useful incompa ble behaviors, but it’s well worth it! You never know when you might want your dog to do something like... se le on a mat! "What do I want him to do instead?" and "How can I get him to WANT to do what I want him to do?" is another. Have fun! Do some sleuthing!

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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! Bammy, 280 Pond Rd., Newcastle, ME 04553, or email: askbammy@ dewater.net. Dear Bammy, I come from a place a long carride away, where it’s very hot. In summer, we come to Maine where

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it’s cool, and there’s water to swim in and woods where I can smell lots of animals. The squirrels are diﬀerent here. They are small and reddish colored, very fast, and their voices are sort of squeaky. There

are also small striped ones that hide in the stone wall. They keep chirping at me while I try to tear down the wall and scare them out by barking. They are pre y dumb to keep chirping. If I start to go away, they call me back. But what I’m wri ng about are bigger animals that smell like rats and squirrels, only diﬀerent. They have very sharp hair that s cks out all over them. The ﬁrst one I saw, I bravely dashed in to bite it, and those hairs jabbed into my muzzle and stuck there. Yip! I ran back to camp yelping. Mom held me while Dad pulled those things out with pliers. It hurt so much I screamed, but I knew they were helping me, so I held s ll as much as I could. The second me I saw one, my hair stood all on end because I remembered how hateful it was and I got really mad and bit it hard. BIG trouble! I’m going to REALLY KILL that thing next me! What is that animal, Bammy? And how can I kill it when it hurts so much to bite it? Thank you, Bloody Nose Pup

Dear Nosy, When Boss sees one of those things, she yells its name: “NO! LEAVE IT PORCUPINE NO!” The first one I saw, I circled it and then sniffed it and got those hurty sharp hairs stuck into my snoop. I trusted Boss to help me, but it felt as if she was pulling my nose off! The second me I knew not to touch it. I just sneaked around behind it trying carefully to get a good sniff, and I found out that it can flick its li le tail quicker than I can jump away. It stuck two needley hairs in my leg. So now, I just look the other way and trot right by as if it weren’t even there. That is my advice to you, Nosy. I really don’t know what they are. They smell like animals, but they don’t bite like animals, and I’m sure you can’t kill them by bi ng because you would get a mouthful of needles again. So don’t even try. LEAVE IT PORCUPINE NO! Bammy The Ask Bammy column is intended for humor and entertainment. If your dog has behavioral issues please contact a veterinarian or professional trainer.

Why is My Dog Itchy? Skin allergies are the most common reason that dogs scratch, lick, and bite at themselves. Dogs experience skin allergy signs such as itching, skin infec ons, and ear infec ons much more commonly than respiratory allergy signs (like sneezing and watery eyes). Skin allergies are most commonly due to one of the following causes: flea allergy, food allergy, or environmental allergies. Dogs with flea allergies will have significant itching and hair loss, o en directed at the back half of their body, in the “pants” region. Flea allergies are caused from a reac on to the saliva from flea bites. You will not always see fleas, but o en there are signs of “flea dirt” on the skin, which is excrement from fleas that have fed on the pet. If there is black debris on the skin, an easy way to tell if this is from fleas is to place the debris on a white paper towel and wet it. If it is flea dirt, you’ll see a red nt (blood) on the paper towel. All dogs in general, but especially dogs with flea allergies, should receive year-round regular, veterinary approved flea-control to

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protect them against flea exposure (even in areas where there is a hard frost, wildlife can bring fleas close to the home, affec ng pets during the winter). There are many safe and effec ve op ons for flea control. Your veterinarian can help you choose a product, tailored for your pet’s life style (ex. an oral product for dogs that swim frequently) and exposure (ex. products that repel cks and bi ng insects for dogs in wooded areas). Food allergies, also known as cutaneous adverse food reac ons, occur in 10-30% of allergic dogs. Food allergy signs are present year-round. Proteins are the most common trigger for food allergies. Dogs can be allergic to individual carbohydrates or grains, but overall dogs do not experience a true overall grain or gluten intolerance. Some dogs with food allergies may experience ear infec ons or issues around their hind end, however signs can present all over the body. There is no accurate blood or skin tes ng to diagnose a food allergy (exis ng blood tests, hair tests, and saliva tests are extremely inaccurate), so the only way to diagnose a food allergy is with an elimina on diet trial. Over the counter

diets are not recommended for a true elimina on diet trial due to concerns for cross contamina on of ingredients, so it is very important to work with your veterinarian or a veterinary dermatologist to set up an appropriate home prepared or prescrip on diet trial that is both safe and balanced for your pet. When set up appropriately, a diet trial will give you a clear answer as to whether your dog has a food allergy within a short period of me (usually within 60 days). Environmental allergies, also known as atopic derma s, are one of the most common causes of allergies in dogs (70-80+% of allergic dogs). This condi on shares features with a eczema in people. Environmental allergies in dogs are triggered by allergens including grass, weed and tree pollens, molds, dust mites, or cat dander. Because allergies require lifelong management and there are no known cures, it’s important to get to the bo om of what is triggering the allergy signs. There are many symptoma c medica ons that can be used to make dogs feel be er, but one of the safest, most direct ways to control environmental allergy signs long-term is via allergen speciﬁc

immunotherapy. This is a customized serum created based on intradermal (skin) allergy tes ng, blood allergy tes ng, or a combina on of the two, which is administered at home via injec ons or oral drops, to desensi ze to the things your pet tests posi ve for. Some forms of allergy tes ng may be able to be performed by your general prac ce veterinarian, however many dogs will benefit from having their tes ng and immunotherapy regimen tailored by a veterinary dermatologist, to maximize the outcome. Skin allergies can be extremely frustra ng as we watch our 4-legged family members struggle with itching and infec ons from day to day, but there are many op ons you can work on with your general prac ce veterinarian to help your dog stay comfortable. If your dog’s allergies are challenging or you or your veterinarian feel your dog would benefit from evalua on by a specialist, veterinary dermatologists are specifically trained to iden fy the causes and find the best treatment op ons for individual pets. Loren Candito DVM DACVD Portland Veterinary Specialists

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Ellie was lucky to ﬁnd her at the shelter. She overcame obstacles in keeping her. Her love for the dog gave her the hope she needed to be able to keep her. This book is inspirational for young readers, especially if you like the Pekingese breed. 5 star review by Amazon Customer 5/2/17 Can be found on Amazon or Facebook: Leah’s Books

Maggie Goes To Maine named best children’s book of 2014 by the Dog Writers Association of America. A beautifully illustrated story written in verse about Maggie’s adventures when she ﬁrst visits the family cottage in Maine. A fun informative read! “My mom explains the diﬀerence between a therapy and service dog, the responsibilities of dog ownership, and the importance of consistency and bonding. Any dog can become well-mannered. It takes time and leadership.”

To purchase a copy online or ﬁnd a bookstore near you, go to Maggie’s web site: maggiegoestomaine.com.

VERNITA LEINS lives with her husband Robert and Josie on a pond in Maine. She and Josie enjoy wri ng together and having fun adventures! Their second book, Fostering Marcel - the bond between human and animal (about a cat) will be out in the fall. Visit our website www.vleins.com

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KELLY BROOKS-BAY is the Director of the Orrington Public Library. She is also a blogger and writes for both online and in print publica ons. Her ﬁrst published book was The Rainbow Pants. Visit Facebook: Kelly Brooks Bay, Author, or www.kellybrooksbay.net

A charming story that takes you on a classic adventure with friends and a newly discovered, irresistible Newfoundland puppy on the coast of Maine.

CARYL MCINTIRE EDWARDS grew up on a farm in York, Maine where she learned to care about all animals. She now lives in Western Maine with her husband, Perry, and host of rescued animals, including Rosebud. She lived the experience about which she writes here and does not harbor any ill feelings towards coyotes and does not wish any harm to come to them as a result of her book.

In the back of the book you will ﬁnd facts about the “Gentle Giants” that we know as the Newfoundland dog.

BETSEY ANDERSON of Dixﬁeld, Maine, a Dana Hall School graduate, a ended Bradford. Junior College and Wheelock College. She and her husband John Anderson live in Chapel Hill when they are not in Weld, Maine at the family summer co age. She was inspired to write the story for her grandchildren a er observing Maggie having many adventures with her new found freedom to explore.

HAZEL MITCHELL is a children's author and illustrator living in Belfast Maine with her 2 rescue poodles Toby and Lucy and Sleep the cat. Originally she is from Yorkshire, England. She has created over 20 books for children including Animally, Imani's Moon, Where Do Fairies Go When It Snows? and illustrated new book by Maine author Cynthia Lord, 'Borrowing Bunnies', available spring 2019. See more of her work at www.hazelmitchell.com.

A heartwarming story about the growing bond between a child and a new pet inspired by the author’s experience with a Maine rescue dog. A young boy and his father move from one house to another and decide to adopt a dog from the local rescue shelter. Will Toby ever feel comfortable with his new family and se le into his forever home? Available at all good bookstores or online.

A harrowing story of how an unloved, unwanted dog goes from nearly becoming a coyote meal to living in a home where she is adored.

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September 2018

Training Your Performance Dog Agility, Obedience, Tracking by Carolyn Fuhrer

Agility – The Importance of Founda on Skills

Many people will watch agility on TV or at a local trial and make the comment, “my dog could do that”. This is probably true – most dogs like to run and jump and climb over things and dive through obstacles. It’s fun and play to them. Agility is a fun, exciting activity, but it is also a physically and mentally demanding sport. If you want to do agility, make sure you teach your dog the proper fundamentals and gradually build its physical and

mental stamina for performance. A lot of people bring out of control dogs to agility hoping they may “burn off some steam.” Dogs that are out of control in agility can get scared by loud noises or falling off an obstacle or can get hurt by not negotiating an obstacle or jump properly. Proper

increasing course difficulty or length too soon. It is always better to spend your cookies (rewards) on the course for work well done than to pay them all at the end. Paying for work well done and marking the behaviors you want to encourage will help the dog learn and build confidence. Variably reinforce a good start, a good contact, a response to a turn cue or a send. This builds your dog’s agility vocabulary and its confidence and allows you to chain together sequences which will become a course. Agility run through are beneficial, but only if they have a goal in mind. Just running a course with your dog will not improve your agility skills as a team. Run throughs should have a purpose, so you can work on building skills and communication with your dog. Learning how to practice is as important as the practice itself. A good handler will learn when to mark a desired behavior, when to stretch and ask for more, and when to release and celebrate. A little thought and planning before a practice run will make the run so much more worthwhile!

foundation work and handling skills will greatly reduce the chances of your dog getting scared or hurt or shutting down because it is overwhelmed with the task. Introduction to equipment and progression on equipment needs to be individualized to each dog and handler team. Some will progress more rapidly than others, but all can find fun and good times in agility. Some dogs are not natural jumpers and need help in jumping skills. They also need a handler who, by proper directional cues, will help it land safely and increase the dog’s confidence because it knows where it is going next. Proper matting and footing are important for agility dogs to avoid injuries from slipping and long-term shock absorbing injuries to joints. As with any sport, warm up stretches and cool down time is important to your dog athlete. As with any training, skills should be taught in a logical progression both physically and mentally. Some dogs start out really well in agility but slow down or seem to become disinterested because the handler puts too much pressure on them by

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Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Started Training Dogs Gus, the Dominance Myth, An Alpha Roll, and a Damaged Rela onship In the spring of 1991, we adopted a 12-week old Cairn Terrier named Gus. I had no knowledge of dog training, but a desire to learn. I started to learn by reading two of the most popular dog training books at the time: How to Be Your Dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Friend and Mother Knows Best. The basic premise of both books was that a dog is a wolf, and the best way to train and care for a dog is to dominate it like an Alpha wolf would dominate a wolf pup. My wife and I also enrolled ourselves and Gus in a puppy class. Our first night in puppy class was a complete disaster. I was told to command Gus to sit, and Gus failed to comply. This was not a big deal to us nor a surprise as we were well aware that Gus had no clue what the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sitâ&#x20AC;? meant. However, his failure to comply was a massive deal to the instructors. I was told that Gus was dominant and that I had to alpha roll him to show him that I was the leader. The alpha roll was what the books we were reading recommended, so not knowing any better I did as I was told. I grabbed Gus by the scruff and pinned him, and he immediately began thrashing around, growling, and trying to connect his teeth with me. I know now that Gus was terrified, but at the time believed I was doing the right thing. The instructor now became more adamant: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that! Grab his muzzle and clamp it shut!â&#x20AC;? My instincts said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whoa! Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not safe!â&#x20AC;? but these people were the â&#x20AC;&#x153;experts,â&#x20AC;? so I tried grabbing Gusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s muzzle in my

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hand. Instantly, I felt his canines puncture my palm. As my blood started dripping on the floor, Gus broke free and moved as far away from me. There is something to be said for listening to your gut instincts. Gus responded to his instincts; I ignored mine. Unbeknownst to me at the time, everything that I had read and been taught about the alpha wolf rollover was based upon flawed knowledge. My puppy was afraid for his life, and it was my fault.

When we got back home, it was evident that the rela onship between Gus and me was severely damaged. I was no longer being asked to â&#x20AC;&#x153;throw the ballâ&#x20AC;? by the puppy with the vibra ng tail. Gus did not trust me, and I did not trust him. Over many months and a er we discovered reward-based training, Gus and I learned to trust one another again, and training and behavior became something we both enjoyed. So this is what I would have liked to have known before I started training Gus. Just because something is in a book wri en by an alleged expert does not mean it is good advice or even factual. The study of wolf packs in the wild has taught us that a wolf pack is a family working coopera vely to survive to pass on their genes. Their survival depends on coopera on, not compe on. The violent alpha roll described in the books I read has never been observed happening in a wolf pack. A wolf pup may voluntarily roll on its back and submit to an older wolf, but it is never physically forced to do so. Dr. Karen Overall, in the 2017 documentary, Dogs, Cats and Scapegoats sums it up very well when she states, "In the evolutionary literature "alpha" was just a shorthand for breeding. I'm the alpha - that you feel that you have

to compete with a dog in your household over some imaginary rank, what does that say for how you live with people?" The en re concept of dominance is not only an erroneous understanding of the doghuman rela onship, but it is also counterproduc ve to a harmonious rela onship with our dog and may cause aggression. Unfortunately the same bad advice I received in 1991 is s ll being promulgated today in spite of the fact that major canine organiza ons such as the American Animal Hospital Associa on (AAHA), the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and others all warn of the use of dominancebased training. FMI - Dog Behavior â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dominance: Reality or Myth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; h p://bit.ly/DominanceRealityorMyth

Don Hanson is the co-owner of the Green Acres Kennel Shop (greenacreskennel.com) in Bangor where he has been helping people with their pets since 1995. He also produces and co- hosts The Woof Meow Show heard on AM620 -WZON every Saturday at 9 AM. Podcasts of the show are available at www.woofmeowshow.com. Don also writes about pets at his blog: www.words-woofs-meows.com. He is commi ed to pet care and pet training that is free of pain, force, and fear. The opinions in this column are those of Don Hanson.

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RESCUE OF THE MONTH: SECOND CHANCE BOXER RESCUE Places Boxers in Need in Loving Homes By Susan Spisak Second Chance Boxer Rescue, Inc. (SCBR) is an independent, 501(c)3 non-proﬁt that places Boxers in loving homes. The Boxers come to them for a variety of reasons--they may be strays from shelters, owner surrenders for any number of reasons, and/or because of abuse or neglect. Their goal is to help provide a safe harbor for those who might otherwise be euthanized. They were incorporated in New York in 2000 and prior to that were known as Rochester Boxer Rescue & Maine Boxer Rescue. They are governed by a Board of Directors and place their dogs in homes across Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Massachuse s, Connec cut, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Once a Boxer is part of SCBR’s program, they’re fully-ve ed, brought up-to-date on shots and preventa ves, spayed/neutered, and placed in a foster home. Because of their foster program, they’re able to evaluate the dog’s temperament and get a good read on their personality--

thus they can make a be er adop on match. SCBR board member and Maine resident Nora Cummings said their placement group is terriﬁc at that task. “We don’t have a huge amount of returns.” She added that they do have a fair amount of repeat adopters. I asked Cummings about the character of Boxers. “They’re very family-oriented dogs, they love children, they love to be part of the family, and are playful.” She went on to say that they’re sensi ve, don’t like to be le alone much, and while they tend to be strong-willed, they’re very trainable. Boxers very o en think (and may act) like children. Cummings cited her own two as prime examples. When her kids have friends over, her Boxers want to be right in the mix. If they try to shoo their pets from the room, at least one of the dogs will hide under the bed, so they’re not excluded from the fun. “They’re like a naughty 3-year-old sister.” She said for extra mischief, the dogs weave in and out of her long drapes as if they’re veils and playing dress-up with them.

Boxers are part of the AKC’s Working Group Class and out of 194 AKC breeds, they rank number 10 in popularity. They have a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years; their coloring is fawn or brindle. They require plenty of exercise, meaning daily walks or jogs, and/or canine play groups (provided they’re physically able). In 2009, SCBR rehomed an astounding 269 Boxers and while that number has declined over the years (Cummings said there hasn’t been as great of a need), one never knows what the future holds. If fosters are available, they can respond to a local call for help. For info on fostering, please email their Foster Coordinator at boxerwiggles4u@ aol.com. If you’re interested in adop ng one of their dogs, ﬁll out an applica on at secondchanceboxer. com/applytoadopt.html. Expect a phone interview, vet check, and landlord references (if applicable), and a home visit. Know that most of their dogs are fostered in New York and Connec cut. Adopters must travel to pick up their new pet--they will not relocate the dog for you.

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JENNY, 8 YEARS, BOXER Jenny came in as an owner surrender. She is super sweet, quiet and laid back. She is on medica on for Cushings disease which is a condi on associated with an excess of Cor sol in the body but is treatable. She loves to cuddle and get hugs. She is great with other dogs and sweet to everyone. She is worth every chance you give her! For an applica on to adopt, visit secondchanceboxer.com/applytoadopt.html.

He is deaf so he requires a few extra things: another resident canine, a tradi onal fence for his safety, and an owner who is around most of the day; i.e., work-at-home, re red, stay-at-home mom or dad. He is crate-trained, loves kids and is a huge snuggler.

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He is fantas c with other dogs and LOVES to play! He has a lot of energy, so he would make a great buddy for someone who enjoys running or hiking. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the fact that he is one good looking fellow! Available at Pope Memorial, (207)594-2200

One of our most photogenic pups in the shelter. S ll loves to run and play. This hound loves to put his nose to the ground and take oďŹ&#x20AC; in the yard. Would do best in a home with older kids and no cats. He loves a en on and will gladly put his head in your lap for head pets. Available at Pope Memorial, (207)594-2200

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Big goo all with lots of energy. Would be excited to go on all sorts of adventures. Happy and playful and gets along with just about everyone.

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I have had a few homes in my life, but my current parents can no longer care for me. I am a bit over weight, but am star ng to work on that. I love my people and get along with other pets as long as they do not pester me. Tall Tails Beagle Rescue, (207)797-5392

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Came to us from Puerto Rico. He is goofy, playful, and outgoing. Gets along well with other dogs, cats, and older children. He can jump/ climb fences, so he will need a home with a secure yard or invisible fence. He has lots of energy and would love a home where he could get plenty of exercise. Tall Tails Beagle Rescue, (207)797-5392

Super sweet girl! Very gentle, loving, and loyal. She is amazing with children of all ages and fabulous with other dogs. Walks great on a leash, and knows her basic commands. Extremely shy and anxious around new people and you need to be pa ent to earn her trust.

This love bug is growing into himself! He has a lot of learning to do and needs a home that is stable and willing to give him the leadership he is seeking. He loves being with people and enjoys playing with them over other dogs. He will absolutely be your companion for life!

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September C lendar To submit or get more informa on on the events below, go online to downeastdognews.com MID COAST KENNEL CLUB CONFORMATION SHOW Saturday & Sunday, September 1&2 Union, 7AM - 7PM Held at the Union Fairgrounds. There will also be AKC special events held on Saturday only from 10AM – 3PM. Events will be held in an area separate from the show rings. FMI: Call Kathy at 207691-2332 or e-mail kduhnoski@ myfairpoint.net

NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, September 8 Rockland, 12 PM – 3 PM Catahoula Rescue of New England will be at our Loyal Biscuit Rockland loca on at 408 Main St. from 12pm – 3pm for our next nail clipping clinics. The cost is $10 per pet and all proceeds will be donated to Catahoula Rescue of New England. No appointment necessary. loyalbiscuit.com; (207)594-5269

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Saturday, September 1 Brewer, 10AM – 12PM Danielle from the SPCA of Hancock County will be at our Loyal Biscuit Brewer location at 421 Wilson St. from 10am – 12pm for our next nail clipping clinic. The cost is $10 per pet and all proceeds will be donated to SPCA of Hancock County. No appointment necessary. loyalbiscuit.com; (207)907-2323

Sunday, September 9 Kennebunk, 9AM – 1PM A fun morning on Kennebunk Beach for our community of dog-lovers and their pooches. Young a endees will love the cra table, bounce house and face pain ng. There will also be beach cornhole and an agility course. Purchase dog DNA tests, pet ﬁrst-aid kits, customizable tags and more. Photo booth (Dogs welcome!) and live music. Walk kicks oﬀ at 11am. Funds raised will support the health and wellbeing of thousands of homeless and community pets that visit the Animal Welfare Society’s Veterinary Clinic. animalwelfaresociety.org

ALES FOR TAILS Thursday, September 6 Warren, 4PM – 7PM Come enjoy some great beer while supporting a good cause! Snacks will be provided by Simplicity Brewing Co & Supplies, 2473 Camden Rd. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center. Outdoor seating is available. Friendly dogs welcome!

BARKS IN THE PARK Saturday, September 8 Gardiner, 10AM – 2PM Held at Waterfront Park. The day will be filled with events, demonstrations and a dog-walk through historic Downtown Gardiner. Rescue groups, vendors, Agility Central of Maine, Fly Ball Dogz and the Maine State Police K9 unit will all be in attendance at the event. The event is free and open to the public with activities for dogs and their owners. FMI: jessicajoseclark@gmail.com or call (207)582-3100.

DO YOU HAVE AN UPCOMING EVENT? Let us know about it! Send info to jenn@downeastdognews. com or add to our online calendar at downeastdognews.com/calendar

CALL AHEAD! Event schedules are subject to change. Contact individual event organizers to confirm times and locations. Downeast Dog News is not responsible for changes or errors.

like to have your ideas heard? e-mail Kathy at kduhnoski@myfairpoint.net or call Kathy at (207)691-2332.

NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, September 15 Camden/Rockport, 10AM-12PM Belfast, 1PM-3PM Catahoula Rescue of New England will be at our Camden/Rockport loca on on U.S. Rte 1, Rockport from 10am – 12pm and our Belfast loca on on 1 Belmont Ave. from 1pm-3pm for our next nail clipping clinics. The cost is $10 per pet and all proceeds will be donated to Catahoula Rescue of New England. No appointment necessary. loyalbiscuit.com; (207)236-3354 Camden; (207)930-8100 Belfast

AKC AGILITY MEETING Thursday, September 13 Union, 5:30PM Want to See More AKC Agility in Maine? Come to the Mid Coast Kennel Club’s mee ng at the Thompson Community Center. Everyone is welcome! Bring your ideas and input for loca ons, dates, etc. and anything else you want to share to help our club bring more AKC Agility trials to Maine. This mee ng will be one hour. Can’t make it but would

PAWS ON PARADE Saturday, September 29 Bangor, 8AM 25th Anniversary of Bangor Humane Society’s Paws on Parade! The walk begins at the public parking lot on the Bangor Waterfront and con nues around the waterfront. The event features a variety of sponsors, vendors, and highlights such as a pet costume contest and shelter dog runway show. FMI or to pre-register: bangorhumane.org or call (207)9428902. Registra on starts at 8am and the walk starts at 9:30am.

NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, September 15 Waterville, 10:30AM – 12:30PM Melissa from Primp My Paws will be at our Loyal Biscuit Waterville loca on on 109 Main St. for our next nail clipping clinic. Convenient parking oﬀ of Temple Street, behind Lebanese Cuisine! The cost is $10 per pet and all proceeds will be donated to the Somerset Humane Society. No appointment necessary. loyalbiscuit.com; (207)660-9200

MAINE WIENERFEST Sunday, September 9 Belfast, 11AM – 3PM A celebra on of dachshunds and the people who love them! Now in its 15th year, the event will be held at the Steamboat Landing Park in Belfast. Proceeds will beneﬁt P.A.W.S. Animal Adop on Center. Picnic social, Grand Parade of Dachshunds, Canine Costume Contest, Doxie Derby and raﬄe opportuni es! Food and petrelated vendors will be available on-site. Rain or shine. Gates open at 10:30am. Admission is $3 for adults; free for children under 12 years old and dogs. FMI: mainewienerfest.com

PTSD/TBI military veterans. In addi on to the races, there will be pet ac vi es, live music, pet and food vendors as well as photography. Register at runsignup.com!

TEACUP AGILITY HANDLING CLINIC Sunday, September 16 Lincolnville, 10AM – 12PM Join us! Obstacles are scaled down to a size more appropriate to the li le guys. Jump heights will be set in a range from 4"to 16", with adjustments for long-backed and short-legged dogs. Please note that par cipa on in the TDAA is limited to small dogs, measuring no more than 17". There is no restric on on account of breed or pedigree. Wag It Training Center, 55 Calderwood Ln.; Gina (207)293-4784 Register online: doggiedecipher.com/207teacup.

SOLDIER’S PACE CANICROSS & 5K RACE Sunday, September 23 Westbrook, 9AM – 1PM Join hundreds of dog lovers for two med races through sprawling Smiling Hills Farms, in Westbrook. The race will begin at 9am. All proceeds benefit “K9s on the Front Line,” a nonprofit organiza on that works to rescue shelter dogs by training them to be cer fied service dogs and thus fit to assist suffering

WHISKER WALK & FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday, September 29 Rockland, 9AM - 2PM Held at Harbor Park, Rockland. Join animal lovers from all over Midcoast Maine as they walk to support the Pope Memorial Humane Society. You do not need a dog to par cipate. There will also be an agility course, food, music, a doggy day spa, awesome pet vendors, and children’s ac vi es. Registra on begins at 9am and the walk starts at 10am. Be sure to bring water, appropriate footwear, and a smile! Visit our fundraising website to donate or register: www. crowdrise.com/2018WhiskerWalk.

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