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AGILITY FUN RUNS Saturday, September 3

Somerville, 9AM On Track Agility Club of Maine Agility Fun Runs held at North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Rd., Somerville. Outside in the beautiful agility field – lots of shade for crating. $12 first run; $8 additional runs. OTAC Members: $10 first run; $5 additional runs. FMI: Call Kathy at (207)691-2332 or e-mail kduhnoski@myfairpoint.net

BARK IN THE PARK Friday, September 9

Portland, 4:30PM – 9:00PM Portland Sea Dogs Stadium, 271 Park Ave, Portland. Each “Bark in the Park” game will feature the following: Pregame doggie parade around the warning track. - Special seating area in leftfield grandstand. - Doggie Valets will be on hand to care for dogs, while their owners visit the Hadlock Field concourse. Mobile ordering is also available to have food delivered directly to your seat. - Private entrance into the park (gates open at 4:30 PM). Limited amount of dog tickets available. https:// www.milb.com/portland/events/bark-inthe-park

NAIL TRIMMING CLINIC Saturday, September 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.

PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Saturday, September 10

Online via Zoom, 12PM Monthly free Pet Loss Support groups hosted by Patricia Lee Rode, MA for

JESTER AT 2021 GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK Pope Memorial Humane Society. All are Welcome. To sign up email Patricia: patricialeerodeone@gmail.com

TRACKING WORKSHOP Saturday, September 10

9AM – 12PM Location to be announced. Follow up tracking workshop for dog/handler teams working toward achieving an AKC tracking title with their dogs. Instructor: AKC Tracking Judge Carolyn Fuhrer. $60 FMI: Call Kathy at (207)691-2332 or e-mail kdhnoski@myfairpoint.net

WIENERFEST Sunday, September 11

Belfast, 11AM – 3PM Steamboat Landing Park, Belfast Waterfront. Rain or Shine. A celebration of dachshunds and the people who love them. The event benefits PAWS Adoption Center, a non-profit animal shelter. $5 admission fee, dogs and children under 12 are Free. FMI: www.mainewienerfest.com

AKC AGILITY TRIAL Sat. & Sun., Sept. 17 & 18

Somerville, 8AM Hosted by On Track Agility Club of Maine. Location: North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Rd., Somerville. Two days of AKC competitive agility in a quiet, country setting with lots of shade. AKC Agility Judge: Monica Stathers FMI: Call Kathy at (207)691-2332 or e-mail kdhnoski@myfairpoint.net

NEWFIE FUN DAYS Sat. & Sun., Sept. 17 & 18

Eliot, 10AM – 4PM 26th annual event! Celebrating the Newfoundland Dog Breed. RT. 103 Piscataqua Boat Basin, 90 Hammond Ln., Eliot. There will be vendors, games, raffles, speakers, photographers, CGC Testing, demonstrations and workshops. FMI and to view the schedule visit us at: www.newfiefundays.com and follow us on Facebook.

TOENAIL TUESDAY Tuesday, September 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! And remember we trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! Nail Trimmings and Ear Cleanings are available for $10.00 each or combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to rescue.

TRACKING WORKSHOP Saturday, September 24

9AM – 12PM Location to be announced. Follow up tracking workshop for dog/handler teams working toward achieving an AKC tracking title with their dogs. Instructor: AKC Tracking Judge Carolyn Fuhrer. $60 FMI: Call Kathy at (207)691-2332 or e-mail kdhnoski@myfairpoint.net

NAIL TRIMMING CLINIC Sunday, September 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.

GREAT GLOBAL GREYHOUND WALK Sunday, September 25

Freeport, 10AM The Great Global Greyhound Walk is an annual dog-walking event that brings together greyhounds, lurchers, other sighthounds and their owners to raise awareness of the breeds and show the public just what wonderful pets they make. Team Maine has registered for the GGGW! We'll be walking at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park in Freeport which has easy, flat trails that are manageable for the senior dogs but interesting enough for the entire pack. Spread the word to your greyhound (and sighthound) friends. Check out our walk page on Facebook and RSVP. https://www. facebook.com/GGGW2022Maine

BASIC from page 6

aerobic exercise and a healthy diet. • Establish boundaries and structure, predictability, and safety. • Happy handling, from the getgo. You will have to physically handle your strong, sometimes resistant adolescent dog, so heavily-rewarded cooperative care practices are vital to start when he’s a puppy.

Adolescent dogs have “a temporary membership in a planet-wide tribe of adolescents.” Natterson-Horowitz and Bowers, “Wildhood.”

“Pretending that puppyhood extends far past the actual cut-off age disguises the behavioral emergency that is puppyhood.” dogster.com

Happy Training!

POST-OP from page 7 5. Play Music. Soft music and audiobooks have been shown to reduce stress and create a relaxing environment for kenneled dogs. As a bonus, this music can block out outside noise that may trigger your dog to react or become stressed.

6. Elizabethan Collar AKA “Cone

of Shame.” Elizabethan collars can be stressful for dogs, sometimes more stressful than the confinement itself. There are many alternatives to the dreaded cone such as a body suit, inflatable collar, or homemade t-shirt. You can also teach you dog that wearing the cone means good things, especially when they choose to put it on themselves. 7. Muzzles should be fun. Just like

Elizabethan collars, dogs can learn that wearing a muzzle is fun. If your dog is anxious or more sensitive to pain, muzzle training should be priority number one. 8. Reward Based Training. To pass the time during confinement, teaching your dog new behaviors such as nose targeting (nose to hand), how to settle on a mat, or even cooperative care “start button behaviors” like a chin rest (chin on hand) can have many benefits.

Training is enrichment and can be a fun activity for both you and your dog. The behaviors learned can also be used as part of the recovery process (i.e., physical therapy). 9. Equipment. Make sure you have the right equipment for walks. A front clip harness, double clip leash, and sometimes a head collar can help to stop pulling on the leash reducing the risk for injury to both you and your dog when potty breaks are needed. 10. Medications. Your veterinarian may prescribe anti-anxiety medications to help your dog feel more relaxed when confined.

Appropriate pain medications are also beneficial since pain can make it hard to rest and sleep well.

Remember, cage rest is hard, but with a little preparation and a lot of patience, you can reduce your dog’s stress level and your own, significantly. If you need help, with any of the suggestions above, reach out to a qualified trainer or your veterinarian.