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NAIL trIMMING CLINIC Saturday, July 10

Rockland, 12PM – 3PM Is your pet in need of a pedicure? Bring them down to Pet Quarters located at 235 Camden St, Rockland and Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of new england will be on hand to make your fur kids look their very best! We trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! nail trimmings and ear Cleanings are $10.00 each or a combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to the rescue.

NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, July 10

Waterville, 10AM – 12PM Waterville loyal Biscuit Co., 109 Main Street. For $10 per pet, you can have your pet's nails trimmed and all proceeds will be donated to Charley's Strays, Inc! no appointment necessary. In order to ensure a safe environment for all of our customers, please note: nail trims will be offered on a first come, first served basis. nail clipping customers will be asked to wait outside the back entrance of the store (off of temple Street) for their turn. An employee will call you in! 6' distance must be maintained in line & within the store. loyalbiscuit.com

NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, July 17 Brewer, 10AM – 12PM

Brewer loyal Biscuit Co., 421 Wilson Street. For $10 per pet, you can have your pet's nails trimmed and all proceeds will be donated to old dogs new digs! no appointment necessary. In order to ensure a safe environment for all of our customers, please note: nail trims will be offered on a first come, first served basis. nail clipping customers will be asked to wait outside the front entrance of the store for their turn. An employee will call you in! 6' distance must be maintained in line & within the store. loyalbiscuit.com

oPEN hoUsE Saturday, July 17

Somerville, 9AM – 12PM on track Agility Club of Maine is hosting an open house at north Star dog training School, 252 Jones Rd., Somerville. try it all with your dog - Agility, obedience, Rally and tracking - find out what it's all about and how much fun you can have with your dog in AkC events! there will be qualified otAC members to help you with each sport. Suggested donation is $10.00. Contact kathy at (207)691-2332 for more information.

oPEN hoUsE & rEUNIoN

Saturday/Sunday, July 17 & 18

Augusta, 9AM – 5PM Maine Greyhound Placement Service, 231 old Belgrade Rd. 9am - 5pm both days. there will be doggy games, contests, vendors, pet portraits, fun run, CGC testing, kennel tours, guest speakers, food and more. FMI: greyhoundplacement.com

toE NAIL tUEsDAY Tuesday, July 20

Rockland, 11AM – 1PM Is your pet in need of a pedicure? Bring them down to Pet Quarters located at 235 Camden St, Rockland and Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of new england will be on hand to make your fur kids look their very best! We trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! nail trimmings and ear Cleanings are $10.00 each or a combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to the rescue.

NAIL trIMMING CLINIC Saturday, July 25

Rockland, 12PM – 2PM Is your pet in need of a pedicure? Bring them down to Pet Quarters located at 235 Camden St, Rockland and Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of new england will be on hand to make your fur kids look their very best! We trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! nail trimmings and ear Cleanings are $10.00 each or a combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to the rescue.

WINE & WhIsKErs Tuesday, July 27

Bar harbor, 5:30PM held at the Bar harbor Club. this festive event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and lIVe music. Silent and live auction items. All the proceeds from the event will help support the operation of the SPCA of hancock County. Reservations are required. tickets - $150 FMI: spcahancockcounty.org

IN thE KItChEN WIth KEVIN Thursday, July 29 online, 5PM

our next Facebook segment, "In the kitchen with kevin" will air on thurs., July 29 at 5:00pm with a delicious Summertime treat your pup is sure to loVe, doggie-friendly S’mores Biscuits! Visit our website for upcoming dates/ recipes as well as past recipes. https://www.loyalbiscuit.com/in-thekitchen-with-kevin

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want to will just make things worse. As for “why” he was like that, there are many factors that contribute to fearfulness, including lack of proper socialization, a scare during a fear period, genetics, etc.

She was relieved when I told her that there’s no reason he should have to get close to every person who wants to touch him - she can say, “no,” and she should say no for the sake of her pup.

I am hopeful that this wellintentioned, loving dog owner will be more respectful of her dogs’ wishes from now on, and that tom will be able to better recognize a dog who is truly not interested in interacting with him. It’s not personal! early intervention with the help of a certified, positive dog trainer would likely have resulted in a much more confident dog.

rules about interacting with strange dogs:

1. Ask the human on the other end of the leash BeFoRe approaching the dog. If she says yes, follow the next steps. 2. Ask the dog, again BeFoRe you approach. the dog may be saying

“no” and you must respect this, even if the human says ‘yes.” 3. let the dog approach you. turn to the side a bit to see if that encourages her to move towards you. 4. Practice the three Second Rule: interact for just 3 seconds, then stop, and withdraw your attention. If the dog moves towards you, repeat. If he doesn’t, let him be. let’s help our dog friends by listening to what they are saying. Sometimes it means saying “no” to our fellow humans, no matter how good their intentions may be.

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