2018 June Downeast Dog News by Jennifer Rich / Wendi Smith

Hot Dog News Animal Care Intensive Summer Workshop Series Announced From August 20-24, the Animal Welfare Society’s Humane Education program will offer its first Animal Care Intensive (ACI). ACI is a week-long series of hands-on STEM-focused workshops for high school students deeply interested in pursuing a career in animal care or veterinary sciences. The AWS Community Veterinary Clinic and AWS Adoption Center will play a large role in the students’ education as they spend two days working side-by-side with veterinarians, veterinary technicians and animal care technicians to learn how a bustling clinic and busy animal shelter operate. Students will observe surgeries, follow cleaning and safety protocols and assist with animal care. A day-long workshop at IDEXX Laboratories in Westbrook will introduce students to the work engineers do to design and create veterinary instruments. Field trips to the Center for Wildlife in Cape

Neddick and the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA) in Windham will introduce students to the care of and professions related to wild animals and livestock, respectively. Applications, which include a 1-2 page essay, are due by June 30, 2018 and can be requested by contacting Brie Roche at (207) 985-3244 ext. 109 or via email at brie@ animalwelfaresociety.org. FMI: http://animalwelfaresociety.org/ programs/humane-education/ animal-care-intensive/.

Memorial Bench Installed in the Thomaston Dog Park A memorial bench has been installed at The Thomaston Dog Park in honor of its largest donor, Nancie Burton, who passed away in January 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Friends Rose Cardinale and Beth Brannock donated funds to have the custom bench built to share Nancie's love of dogs and Thomaston. Nancie’s dogs, Eliot & Harley, continue to visit the park Nancie's dogs Harvey and Eliot regularly with their new family. The Thomaston Dog Park Association is an official 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported totally by donations and volunteer efforts. Tax-deductible donations can be made online at thomastondogpark. org, or mail checks to: Thomaston Dog Park Association, P.O. Box 342, Thomaston, ME 04861.

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From the Publisher Dear Dog News Readers, Happy June! I have good news and some not so good news to report this month. Ge ng the not so good news out of the way, Pepper recently tested posi ve for Anaplasmosis which is a ck-borne disease. She started her Bravecto in February when it warmed up enough to bring out the cks, but alas they s ll got her. She seems to be doing ﬁne and is taking medica on as a precau on. This is just a good reminder to check your dog over when you come back inside. The ck

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up for camp, and hopefully, all of the dogs get along, remain ck free, and don’t get pooped on by the bald eagles (it has happened). Don’t forget to come see us on June 3rd at the Boothbay Railway Village for Rescue Day at the Railway! All the best, Jenn and Pepper

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meds are not 100% guaranteed, and you don’t have to be in the woods to ﬁnd the evil things. We’ve go en them on us just going out quickly in the yard. On the posi ve side of things, she had a blood test to check her liver and kidney values. If you were reading this about 6 months ago, we were having some issues, and I’m happy to say that her liver and kidneys are great! A er her ini al diagnosis, we sought out a second opinion that had looked pre y good, and this was a follow-up visit months later. Last, but certainly not least, our four-legged family members have grown in count. I now have a new puppy niece, Phoebe and doggie nephew, Dexter. My sister and brother-in-law just brought home a new golden retriever puppy. She is very adorable and sweet. She and Pepper just met last week which went very well, and Phoebe looks eager to play but we’ll wait un l she gets bigger. My brother and his girlfriend adopted Dexter, a lab/hound mix from a rescue in Massachuse s. So far we’ve only seen pictures but hope to meet him this month when they come

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Table of Contents Hot Dog News ...................... 2 Furry Words ......................... 4 Ask the Vet ............................ 4 Basic Training Tips ................ 6 Knee Injury .......................... 7 Ask Bammy ............................ 7 Dog Friendly Camping........ 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

Have you looked out the window lately? There are green leaves on trees, flowers are blooming, and spring has finally sprung! Spring brings hope and symbolizes new beginnings. I took a week in May to create workshops and galleries for both people and pets, which you can learn more about on the Sara Moore Enlightened Horizons Facebook page. The last week of May I did a reading for the sweetest woman regarding her dog. Since my memory of readings is fuzzy, I can’t actually remember the dog’s name, so I’m going to call her Maisy. Her name was familiar, and she began by thanking me profusely for helping her husband find peace a er the loss of their first dog together. She said the dog had light in his eyes un l the end, and her husband couldn’t bring himself to accept that he was ready to go. When they finally took him to the vet and he crossed the rainbow bridge, her husband felt guilt for wai ng so long, too long, he thought. Not knowing how to help him, she booked an animal communica ng reading for him for the day a er that final vet visit. He was a skep c, and she didn’t even know if he’d be open to the dialog, but she was out of other op ons. When I called him, I didn’t know anything about him or the dog (I really do go blank before and a er

Is that Ringworm? Q. My dog has these rings all over and some are raised. Is it ringworm? Can I catch it?

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a reading) so when he gave me the dog’s name and color, I saw that the dog was at peace and its spirit was already on the other side. If you’ve read my column before, you’ll know that this can happen even before the physical body has shut down. I think that was the moment he became a believer because there really was no way for me to have known the dog was already in heaven! Apparently everything I said in the reading resonated with him, and he found the healing he so desperately needed.

Ask the Vet… by Dr. Judith Herman

Every spring, we celebrate the coming of the long awaited sunshine and warmth. Grass becomes green, flowers bloom, trees bud, and the black flies blossom! Every year there is about a 2 week period when the temperature rises, allowing these li le flies to ac vely bite us and our dogs. The typical bite on us is a painful, bleeding wound, but for Rover it looks different. What the guardian finds is a red circle with a red dot in the center on the skin of his companion. It looks like someone took a rubber stamp and stamped these bulls eyes all over the belly, inner legs, and ears. Normally, that will be it, but there are some dogs who are bi en so badly that they have welts all over. I saw a lab that was up in the County with his guardian fishing. This poor guy was covered head to toe with the iden fying marks, which were

painful, itchy welts. This is not the typical reac on but if Rover is sensi ve to the bites an allergic reac on can occur. The “black ﬂy season” usually lasts 2 weeks and moves around the state. Entomologists say Maine has several species of these li le pests illustra ng how healthy our environment is,

Ge ng back to the dog- she called me for this me. The minute she said her dog’s name and told me she was a yellow lab, my legs felt like they were giving out. Had I not been si ng, I’m pre y sure I would have fallen down! I relayed this to her, and she said that the reason she was calling was because of that exact issue. It wasn’t that she was in tremendous pain, but her body was star ng to fail her. Maisy wanted her to know that she didn’t have much life le , and she was very ready to join the dog that had predeceased her. The wife’s concern was that her husband was on the road for work and wouldn’t be home for a few weeks. Maisy made it clear she couldn’t wait that long and asked her to help her transi on before then. At this point, the woman was crying, but said that she knew everything she was being told was true, and this reading was the valida on she was seeking. I asked Maisy why she didn’t want the husband there, and she said he didn’t have the strength to be there in person and that was alright with her. The wife said it was accurate. Maisy said she would really like to be buried in their yard, and asked if the vet could hold her body un l he got home. She thought it could give him closure and pointed out they were in their forever home, so it was the perfect place for her to stay.

When an animal is ge ng ready to cross over, I like to ask him if he has any ﬁnal requests. This part makes me smile even before I can get my thoughts on paper! Maisy asked to have a farewell tour. She wanted the owner to call people in town and let them know that she was going to do a victory lap with the sweet pup. Turns out they have a conver ble and the dog’s favorite ac vity was to lounge in the back seat while they went for drives. What a perfect way to say goodbye! Maisy explained that by doing it this way, everyone who said his goodbyes was also sending love to the family, which in turn sent love out to the world and helped to raise the vibra on. It was a winwin for everyone! Of course, the owner was so sad, but she was also at peace that it really was Maisy’s me. I only hope that when my day comes, I’m worthy of such a sendoﬀ! Godspeed Miss Maisy. You have impacted more lives than you could have ever imagined! FMI or to book your own reading go to www. enlightenedhorizons.com.

however, they don’t hatch at the same me. This means you and Rover can be bi en off and on throughout the summer. Black flies are not the only bi ng insects our four legged companions have to deal with while out and about. Anyone who enjoys hiking in the Maine woods have come across mosquitoes, deer flies, and moose flies to name a few. You and your companion do not need to suffer these nasty pests while enjoying the outdoors. There are many approaches to prevent these bites. If you prefer to use a once a month topical flea and ck medicine make sure the product says it is an insect repellent too. Just like for people there are “clothing” impregnated with permethrin for dogs to wear when outside. There are many companies that make vests, gators, bandanas, T shirts, and tank tops for dogs. They are available locally and on line. Be sure to keep these garments away from the family cat. Permethrin is toxic to cats. If you want to stay away from the chemicals, you will find many products that work well as bug repellents that are safe and easy to use. You will need to apply them o en to be affec ve.

Many people are making their own repellent by using appropriate essen al oils. Another home recipe is to take two cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add one cut up lemon into the pot. Cover the pot and let it steep over night oﬀ the heat. In the morning you can sponge or spray the citrus liquid on your dog before going outside. This concoc on also helps reduce itchiness.

Sara Moore is a psychic for people and pets who oﬀers private and group readings, workshops and fundraisers. Go to www.enlightenedhorizons.com FMI and to schedule a reading. email enlightenedhorizons@gmail.com or call (603)662-2046.

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CO PILOT from page 1 imprinted with his name and your cell number. Have plenty of water, meal-sized por ons of his food as needed, bowls, sunscreen (sans toxic-to-dogs zinc oxide as an ingredient), and waste disposal bags. If your dog is in good shape, and you’re an outdoor enthusiast, hike one of the many beau ful trails the state has to offer. Take advantage of Acadia Na onal Park, one of the country’s top-rated Na onal Parks. In addi on to the many dog approved trails and walkways, there’s Li le Long Pond Leash-Free Area where he can blow off steam. It’s not fenced, so be watchful (for direc ons to the area at 277 Peabody Dr., Bar Harbor, bringfido.com/a rac on/2873). For all Acadia pet guidelines, visit nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/ pets.htm. There are many lakes and ocean beaches for a romp if your boy is a good swimmer. (Even if he is, he should wear a life vest--and know that no pets are allowed on State Park beaches between April 1 and September 30.) There are many other beaches that allow dogs in the summer, but there are usually restric ons during the prime day hours, so do your homework. For a list of dog-friendly parks, beaches, trails, rules and policies, visit gotravelmaine.com/petmaine-pet-friendly-parksbeaches-and-trails/default.aspx. For an educa onal day that you can experience with your well-behaved, leashed pet, visit The Boothbay Railway Village (586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay). The 15 + acre Railway Village is an outdoor history museum and recreated Maine town of the 1850’s to 1950’s with over two dozen historic and reconstructed buildings. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm from Saturday, May 26 through Sunday, October 14, 2018. A spokesperson for the Village confirmed your dog can also accompany you on their rail rides. (Don’t miss the June 3rd Rescue Day at the Railway. To see all their events, railwayvillage.org. Call first; not all “special day” events are ok for dogs.) If your four-legged has his sea legs, Aaron Lincoln, the captain and owner of Schooner Olad and Sailing Vessel Owl, welcomes him aboard his larger sailboat, the aforemen oned schooner, free of charge. You’ll set sail out of Camden and glide through the waters of Penobscot Bay while Lincoln and his crew talk on local history and the schooner trade. I cha ed with Susie Cooke at the business, and she assured me they’ve had dogs of all sizes along for the ride. Her dog Piper loves to sail the schooner with a blanket for snuggling--sounds like something to consider packing (maineschooners.com). Casco Bay Lines Mailboat Run in Portland also allows dogs for a nominal fee. Because it’s a working boat carrying passengers, mail and freight to the Casco

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Bay islands of Li le Diamond, Great Diamond, Long, Cliff, and Chebeague, the tour me varies from 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Check out the schedule, rates, and also a neat video highligh ng what you can expect at cascobaylines.com. Feel like golfing but you have no partner to tee off with? Take your trusty fur mascot along, ‘cause dogs are welcome at the award-winning, public Belgrade Lakes Golf Club (about 25 minutes north of Augusta). A call to the club confirmed that he can cheer you from the cart and hang with you on their back deck a er a round. What be er way to spend a day on the links than with your faithful friend? (belgradelakesgolf.com) If the evolu on of transporta on interests you-from trolley cars, railroads, an que streetcars, to rapid transit and everything in between, go to the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport. Since 1939, they’ve collected over 250 na onal, interna onal, regional, and state mass transit vehicles. This non-profit has a wonderful a tude posted on their website towards pets: “Because dogs are part of the family, we are always dog friendly. Dogs are even welcome during special events.” For direc ons and admission details, trolleymuseum.org.

The weather’s good and you’re hungering for some food and a waterside marina experience, so look no further than Whale’s Tale Restaurant and Seafarer’s Pub at the Carousel Marina in Boothbay Harbor. This establishment is accessible by car or boat, and it offers a variety of seafood, chowders, sandwiches, entrees, salads, flatbread pizza, and more. The owner told me that you and your dog will enjoy the outdoor pa o. For direc ons and info, carouselmarina.com. Does your guy have guts? Leashed or voicecontrolled dogs can ride the Sunday River Resort Chondola (an enclosed gondola), free of charge, up to the North Peak to take in views of the Sunday River Valley and Mahoosuc Mountain Range in western Maine. Chondola rides stop October 7, but the trees typically start changing in late September, so if you’re a leaf peeper, head up there. For hours and pricing, visit sundayriver.com. If your canine companion is a food connoisseur (what pup isn’t?), take him on a Doggy & Me walking tour to check out the cuisine of Kennebunkport and Lower Village. There’s five stops along the route to taste treats and eats. The good news about these tours is that the proceeds benefit the Animal Welfare Society of West Kennebunk. Tours are offered every other Saturday, May through October. For prices and full details, mainefoodietours.com. On Sunday September 9th, have a good, long laugh at New England’s only fes val dedicated to Dachsunds at the 15th Annual Maine Wienerfest from 11 am to 3 pm at the Steamboat Landing Park in Belfast. This year, P.A.W.S. Animal Adop on Center and The Friends of Belfast Parks con nue the tradi on with all proceeds benefi ng P.A.W.S. There will be also be a Wiener Cook-off Contest (you can enter online, too), food vendors, and other ac vi es. For info, mainewienerfest.com. Add a few more “good cause” events to your calendar. Pet Rock in the Park is on Sunday, August 26 from 11 am to 4 pm at Deering Oaks in Portland. Its goal is to raise awareness and funds for the Animal Cancer Founda on. There’ll be food and music, and your dog can come along, too. And don’t forget the 2018 World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials on Sunday, August 12 at 10:30 am at Harbor Park in Rockland. This is for human a endees only, but this lighthearted canine compe on is one you won’t want to miss, and it supports animal shelters. For more dog-friendly places and events, request a hard copy of our annual petMAINE guide at jenn@downeastdognews.com or call 207.706.6765.

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Do you know how long your dog’s leash is? A calculated risk Basic "S Training he's now frightened of the birds at the window feeder." "DeeDee" (not her real name) is only 15 months old, but she landed in the hospital overnight for emergency medical care a er being the vic m of a violent a ack that le her physically injured and emo onally trauma zed. DeeDee is an impressionable human baby who had just recently discovered the joys of her improved mobility and the explora on it allowed. She was out enjoying a spring me walk with her mom when her world very suddenly turned upside down. An on-leash dog approaching them lunged at DeeDee and in a millisecond, grabbed her face, and shook her, causing serious lacera ons. Thankfully, the physical wounds will heal with me, but the emo onal damage will linger well past “toddlerhood." Trauma c events like this can upend a child's general sense of security and well-being and can have a signiﬁcant impact on important aspects of development. It’s going to be a long road ahead for young DeeDee. This event and events like it are totally, completely preventable but, unfortunately, occur way too o en.

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If DeeDee’s a acker were human, the crime would have been classiﬁed as “aggravated assault.” Aggravated assault is a felony punishable by a ﬁne of thousands of dollars and

years of imprisonment. When a dog is the perpetrator, it’s a civil issue and consequences vary by state and jurisdic on. If a dog cannot physically connect with the object of his aggression, he cannot cause physical harm to it. It’s a no-brainer, right? We dog owners need to do a be er job of ensuring the safety and well being of those around us. We need to give our dogs more space from the li le kid who evokes fear in our dog (or vice versa). For those “ver cally talented dogs, we also need to give more space from the human he is sure to jump on if he has the chance. We can control the space our dog has access to when he is on leash. Likewise, even if we don’t own a dog and never intend to, we must educate ourselves about dog body language and safety. At some point, we will encounter them; a er all, we are a country of 90 million dogs to 326 million people. Some dogs walk around like angry, fullyarmed bandits: cocked, locked and ready to shoot at the slightest thing. This type of dog can be a public health risk. When I’m leash walking a dog in public, I ﬁnd myself making perpetual calcula ons and observing my dog, so I know what is drawing his a en on at any

given moment. How long is my leash? How far is the nearest distrac on? What can my dog reach? Is there a person or dog approaching? If so, how can I posi on myself so that we can pass with sufficient space so as not to interfere with his movement or ours? If there’s a dog approaching, how long is his leash? Does he have skills, or is he excitedly lunging and pulling his way towards me? (If it's the la er, we high-tail it away). What skills does my dog have that will help manage the situa on or on the flip side, what behaviors does my dog have that will make the situa on more challenging? These assessments have to be made on the fly. A whopping 18’. Did you know that a regular 6’ leash can offer a dog a diameter of about 18 feet of movement? That figure factors in the length of the leash plus an extended arm (about 3’), doubled. The figure is doubled because our dogs can move from one side of us to the other in no me flat if we aren’t paying a en on. A full body lunge and its momentum will add up to even more than 18’. Retractable leashes make calcula ons impossible – I avoid them at all costs; a dog’s behavior is unpredictable if he has a 50’ range of movement.

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I am a Carolina Dog, a breed that long ago owned Native American people. We were designed by natural selection to be so intelligent and physically superior that we survived without humans. My great-grandfather was caught from the wild. I can offer advice based on the natural instincts and abilities of wild dogs. My human and I have had lots of training classes and other experiences. Some humans call themselves Mom or Dad of their dog, but I call my human, tongue in cheek, Boss. Much as I love her, I admit she has many of the same odd notions as most humans, so I can relate to other dogs with problem humans. If I can’t help, at least I can offer sympathy, and we can have fun talking about our amazing humans. Please send your questions! Bammy, 280 Pond Rd. Newcastle, ME 04553, or email: askbammy@ tidewater.net Dear Bammy, I LOVE to ride in the car with Mom. When she even thinks about going somewhere I can tell because she goes into the bathroom and ﬁxes her hair and puts on diﬀerent shoes. When she picks up her purse, it’s like my dream comes

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true. We go oﬀ down the road feeling good un l I see a dog or someone walking along beside the road. Then I wag my tail like crazy and jump up on the window and yap, “Hi! Hi! Hi!” to them. I think it’s nice to be friendly and share the joy, but Mom doesn’t think so. She keeps telling me to be quiet, and she isn’t very polite about it. What am I

doing wrong? How can I get her to enjoy riding in the car with me? Thank you, Li’l Greeter Dear Greeter, I like your a tude. Have a lot of fun and share it with others. I think it may be the noise that bothers humans. They don’t seem to like us barking at home, either. I keep a sharp eye on everything along the road, but I don’t ever bark at things. It seems sort of like the TV. You see things but then they go away and you see new things. I have to admit I did bark at something once. Boss stopped beside a ﬁeld with a lot of VERY big, thick animals. One of them came right up to the fence and stared at me. Its big round ears stuck out to the sides, and its eyes were enormous. I don’t like to be stared at by anyone. Except when Boss and I get lovey-eyed. This thing didn’t even blink and it was so big, it freaked me out, so I lunged at the window and yelled at it. Boss understood. She apologized to me and drove away. I don’t normally bark in the car, but I get very unhappy and whine and fuss. She gets impa ent with me and tells me to hush. Once she even grabbed my muzzle and held it shut. She hasn’t done that again

because it made me cry even more. So I trained her to give me treats. Does your Mom give you treats? See if you can beg treats in the car. You are going to have to stop yapping so she’s in a generous mood. Stare at her with hungry eyes. Lick your lips, maybe even drool a li le. If she doesn’t get the hint, sniﬀ around and make a starved li le whine. DO NOT YAP at this point. She won’t think of treats if she’s mad. Keep fussing for food and eventually she may get the idea and give you a treat. It takes a lot of pa ent persistence to train a human. When she ﬁnally obeys, reward her by si ng quietly. No yapping for several minutes. You can do it! You can greet things as you drive along, and get lots of treats, too! All you have to do is sit quietly for a couple of minutes a er each treat. Boss is so well trained that she keeps a jar of treats, so she can feed me as we drive. Happy motoring, Li’l Greeter! Bammy The Ask Bammy column is intended for humor and entertainment. If your dog has behavioral issues please contact a veterinarian or professional trainer.

Cranial Cruciate Disease – Part 1 A cruciate injury is the most common orthopedic issue we deal with in our canine companions. Chances are that any dog with sudden rear leg lameness has a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament rather than something else. There are two cruciate ligaments in the knee (s ﬂe) joint. The cranial and caudal cruciate ligaments form an X in the joint, and it is the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) that is most commonly injured. The vast majority of these injuries do not come from a trauma c event, but rather from a combina on of gene cs, conforma on of the limbs, and environmental factors (ie. condi oning, obesity) that lead to a degrada on of the ligament. At some point, the strands of the ligament start to fail, resul ng in the rupture. In fact, a signiﬁcant number of dogs that tear the CCL ligament in one knee will go on to tear the other side. The CCL prevents excessive forward mo on of the bia in rela onship to the femur as well as internal rota on. With a complete tear this forward instability, called cranial drawer, can be felt on physical exam in a relaxed dog. Cranial drawer is only possible if the cruciate ligament is torn. Some mes

the ligament will only have a par al tear which prevents this sign on physical exam. Your veterinarian may have a strong suspicion of a cruciate tear, however, based on radiographs (X-rays) of the s ﬂe joint. While the ligament itself cannot be seen on radiographs, signs such as joint swelling and arthri s are common ﬁndings and raise a high index of suspicion for an underlying cruciate tear. The cruciate ligaments do not heal well on their own. A par al tear will

almost always progress to a complete tear of the ligament. There are also two C shaped car lage “cushions” in the joint, called the menisci, which can become damaged due to the joint instability, causing further inﬂamma on and pain. The abnormal wear between the joints and the meniscal car lage causes changes resul ng in chronic pain and loss of joint mo on. People will o en ask if surgery is necessary for a CCL tear. Surgery allows evalua on and removal of the torn ligament, assessment of the menisci to remove any damage, and stabilizes the joint. The goal is to stabilize the knee, removing a source of discomfort, and minimizing the progression of osteoarthri s within the joint. Conserva ve therapy may be considered in dogs weighing < 30 pounds although very li le objec ve data has been generated to support conserva ve therapy. One small study of 86 dogs showed that dogs weighing < 30 pounds had their lameness resolved in up to 86% of the cases at 4 months. Conserva ve therapy consists of cage rest, restricted ac vity, weight control, and appropriate nonsteroidal an -inﬂammatory (NSAID) medica ons.

Only 19% of dogs weighing > 30 pounds regained near normal func on. This kind of joint disease is substan ally more diﬃcult for a large breed dog to bear, though all sized dogs will ul mately show degenera ve changes (osteoarthri s) in the joint. Typically, a er several weeks from the me of the acute injury, the dog may appear to get be er but is not likely to become permanently normal. Any dog not responding to conserva ve therapy by 4 months should have surgery performed. Dogs with meniscal tears should also have surgery, as conserva ve therapy cannot address this debilita ng issue. There are mul ple surgeries that are available for a torn cruciate ligament. Some of the most common ones include: lateral fabellar stabiliza on, a bial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO), and a bial tuberosity advancement (TTA). In next month’s ar cle, we will go into more detail about the surgical op ons and postopera ve recovery. April Guille, DVM, DACVS Portland Veterinary Specialists

LEASH from page 6 Some things to consider: 1. Safety is the biggest concern – yours, your dog's and anyone he may come into contact with. 2. Our dogs will no ce things that we don’t. Observe your dog, so you know what he’s paying a en on to – you’ll have a chance to re-direct and get out of Dodge before it’s too late. 3. Limit your dog’s available space by limi ng the length of the leash.

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Our dogs should not greet every dog and every human they encounter. In fact, it’s best if they learn to pay a en on to their own human (by way of generous rewards), but they should deﬁnitely not greet anyone if they are pulling and/or if the object of their desire objects. 4. Limit your dog's view by blocking it; this will o en help reduce his interest.

5. Teach skills to your dog which will help with day-to-day living, including good leash walking skills, a en on games, and fun games to play while you are out and about. 6. Take good stuﬀ with you on walks, so you can reward your dog for appropriate behaviors. 7. Know what your dog is paying a en on to. Always! 8. Contact an experienced,

cer ﬁed professional dog trainer for help. If you are reading this, you are probably a dog owner and a dog lover like I am. Please be responsible for everyone's sake. Someone's future may very well depend on it. If you are interested in learning more about this case, I will be adding more informa on to Downeast Dog News on-line.

Dog Friendly Camping Bring along your pet and enjoy your Maine camping vaca on with your en re family! Pets are o en an important part of camping families. Many campgrounds in Maine allow pets. Some campgrounds just allow small dogs, while other campgrounds allow dogs of all sizes as well as other pets. Management has to be sensi ve to non-pet owners comfort levels when formula ng their proper es rules. Please call ahead to be sure the campground you choose has a pet policy that works for you. You are be er off knowing in advance than arriving and finding your pet is unwelcome, or will incur extra charges that you weren’t previously aware of. Here are some examples of rules you might expect: 1. Say yes to the leash! Keep pets on a short leash at all mes. 2. Make sure your pet has some type of iden fica on on them in case they should stray away from camp. 3. Carry proof of vaccina ons. 4. If you leave take your pet with you. 5. Pick up a er your pet and properly dispose of all pet waste in trash receptacles. 6. You are responsible for your pet’s behavior. 7. For health and safety reasons pets are not allowed in pool and playground areas.

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

TD and TDU Tracking Tests: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The DiďŹ&#x20AC;erence?

The Tracking Dog (TD) test and Tracking Dog Urban test (TDU) are both considered to be the ďŹ rst level of tracking dog tests. If you pass the TD or the TDU test, you may then enter the more advanced tracking tests â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent) or VST (Variable Surface Tracking Test). If you pass a TD or TDU, a TDX, and a VST, you and your dog will have earned the tle of Champion Tracker (CT), a very pres gious and well respected tle. In order to enter a TD or TDU test, you and your dog must get

cer ďŹ ed by an AKC Tracking Judge who will plot a regula on track that you and your dog must complete â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this shows that you and your dog have the skills necessary to pass a test. Once cer ďŹ ed, you receive 4 cer ďŹ cates from the judge which are good for one year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when you enter a TD or TDU, you must enclose one of your cer ďŹ cates.

So, how do you decide which test to enter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a TD or TDU? According to AKC, the fundamental features of a TD test are the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to follow a track laid by a person under a variety of condi ons on moderate terrain and to ďŹ nd an ar cle dropped by that person at the end of the track. A track will not cross a body of water or a paved road. Tracks may be plo ed that cross sidewalks and bike and jogging paths. These paths should not be more than approximately 6 feet in width. The fundamental features of the TDU test are the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to follow a track laid by a person under a variety of scen ng condi ons in an urban environment and to ďŹ nd the ar cles (2) dropped by that person. Tracks may be laid in the vicinity of buildings and other structures such as fences, breezeways, ramps, stairs, bridges, shelters, roofed parking garages, and courtyards. The track will not cross a body of water. Much of the decision as to which tracking test to enter might be based upon the ease of prac ce. Most TDU prac ce can be done in school yards, parks, business parks, college campuses, and shopping areas. TD tests require fairly uniform

grassy ďŹ elds where you can plot 50, 75, and 100 yard legs to prac ce on. So, take a look at what types of situa ons are available to you. A TD test will have its own kind of distrac ons - cri ers, farm animals, hikers, gardeners, birds, and other wildlife. A TDU has diďŹ&#x20AC;erent types of distrac ons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pedestrians, bicycles, motor vehicles, traďŹ&#x192;c sounds, buildings, squirrels, chipmunks, pigeons, other birds, children playing, and occasional trash. If your dog is used to walking politely on lead in an urban environment, you have a head start on TDU work. For TD and TDU, your dog must understand â&#x20AC;&#x153;leave itâ&#x20AC;? and prey drive must be under control. I like to teach my dogs both types of tracking; that way I can put out prac ce mini tracks almost wherever I go. Tracking is a very portable sport â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the gear is simple, and since many public places allow dogs on lead, you can prac ce tracking almost wherever your travels take you. If you like tracking and want to work towards a tle, try to ďŹ t some tracking into your daily rou nes. Consistent prac ce a few mes a week can really make a big diďŹ&#x20AC;erence in achieving your goals. Happy tracking!

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Unreasonable Expecta ons and Misleading Adver sing When we bring a new dog into our home, things do not always work out the way we want. I ďŹ nd that there are two common reasons this occurs; we have unreasonable expecta ons, or we have been misled. Unreasonable Expecta ons We o en create unreasonable expecta ons for a new dog in our life based on memories of previous dogs. Perhaps we remember the dog we had as a child. You know, the dog mom raised. If you asked your mom her true feelings about that dog, she might not recall raising him as being â&#x20AC;&#x153;easy peasy.â&#x20AC;? Alterna vely, perhaps our expecta ons are based on memories of our last dog. The dog who was sixteen and slept most of the me. While it is nice to remember the best of mes, it can be helpful to recall that the sleepy sixteen-year-old was a hellion at 16 months of age. For some reason, many people expect a dog to live in our world with li le or no training or to master everything he needs to know in just a few weeks. Pa ence seems to be a virtue sorely lacking in this day and age and one that every dog deserves. Some mes it is not us that creates the unreasonable expecta ons but others with something to gain.

WORDS, WOOFS & MEOWS by Don Hanson ACCBC, BFRAP, CDBC, CPDT-KA

Misleading Adver sing Those trying to sell us a dog some mes may portray a dog more favorably to make a sale. I have had more than one client tell me that their breeder said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This breed is always calm and easy to train.â&#x20AC;? Alterna vely, the client with a shelter or rescue dog that exclaims â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people at the rescue said she knows how to sit and heel. She doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do any of that!â&#x20AC;? Publishers like book tles that sell books. A tle like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seven Days to the Perfect Dogâ&#x20AC;? may sell books, but it is blatantly decep ve and plays right into peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unrealis c expecta ons. Adver sing that any dog can be reliable oďŹ&#x20AC;-leash any me and anywhere also seems to be in vogue. Those in pursuit of the dream of complete control over his dog and a life oďŹ&#x20AC;-leash may turn a blind eye to the tools and methods that will be used because he wants that perfect dog so badly. Other mes they wish the best for his dog, and someone takes advantage of their naivetĂŠ. I recently had a client with a puppy that had been convinced that an underground fence system would keep her dog safely in her yard. When I explained that these

â&#x20AC;&#x153;fencesâ&#x20AC;? worked by giving the dog an electric shock, she was aghast. Unfortunately, that piece of informa on had never been disclosed by the salesperson. She had been told that the dog would only feel a â&#x20AC;&#x153;vibra on,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;tap,â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;s mâ&#x20AC;?, nice sounding slang for â&#x20AC;&#x153;electric shock.â&#x20AC;? As I have noted in previous columns, experts in animal behavior such as The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) and the American Animal Hospital Associa on (AAHA) have explicit principles and guidelines that state that aversives such as shock, choke, and prong collars, as well as other devices designed to cause pain, MUST NEVER BE USED. They have taken this posi on because these devices frequently cause aggression and other behavior problems and are NEVER necessary. Why anyone would recommend pain to train a dog makes no logical sense. Please be realis c in what you expect of your dog, be wary of things that sound too good to be true, ask lots of ques ons, and most importantly, be kind. If you need help, seek advice from a pet care professional who is commi ed to No Pain, No Force, and No Fear. Your dog will thank you.

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 ďŹ ed Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), Associate Cer ďŹ ed Cat Behavior Consultant (ACCBC) and a Cer ďŹ ed 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. 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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Unfortunately, that prey drive proved disastrous. Homer snuck out a screen door to chase a squirrel and was soon lost. Flyers were posted, social media was put to good use, and he was eventually found--covered in porcupine quills, externally and internally. Because he needed life-saving surgeries and extensive medical needs, BUAS took him on financially to ease Banden’s burden and began raising funds for the dog they all had come to love. He recouped with Billings, so he could be close to his vet--but Banden traveled down daily for visits and also fostered another BUAS dog while Homer recovered. Quills continue to migrate from his body, vet visits will continue, but he’s better and is home with Banden.

(Costs are expected to run close to $15k. To donate to their Homer fund, poundwishes.com/ donate/2721879/homer.) Gunnar McHuddleston came under their wing last year from Houston--a facility there asked BUAS to rescue him. “We couldn’t say no,” said Cefalu. He had been a stray, shot numerous times (with one in his spine that left his back end paralyzed), and left for dead. The Lab mix was named for the sources who helped save him: Dr. Huddleston performed his surgery in Texas, Gunnar’s Wheels Foundation donated a custom wheel cart for his back legs, and the Lance McCullers Jr. Foundation medically sponsored him. McCuller’s non-profit along with Cloud Nine and Pound Wishes provided transport to his temporary foster home in California with BUAS President, Chrissie Emmons. He’s doing amazingly well with his acupuncture and hydrotherapy, has wagged some, but they haven’t found an adopter in California. So he’ll be transported to Portland so Billings can foster him with the hopes of finding a loving, permanent home in Maine. Cefalu ended the story of Gunnar with this thought, “He’s so sweet…such a fighter and has come so far.” For more on BUAS, including how to donate, volunteer or foster, and to see all their adoptables, visit www.buddyupanimalsociety.org.

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ALES FOR TAILS Thursday, June 7 Warren, 4PM – 7PM Come enjoy some great beer while suppor ng a good cause! Snacks will be provided by Simplicity Brewing Co & Supplies, 2473 Camden Rd. A por on of the proceeds will be donated to P.A.W.S. Animal Adop on Center. Outdoor sea ng is available. Friendly dogs welcome!

MAINE LOST DOG RECOVERY PRESENTATION Saturday, June 9 Camden, 10AM – 11:30AM Maine Lost Dog Recovery will be at PAWS to talk about their work reuni ng lost dogs with their families across the state. Learn some ps on preven ng your pet from ge ng lost and what to do if it happens to you! Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available. events@pawsadop on.org

MICROCHIPPING CLINIC Saturday, June 9 Waterville, 10AM – 1PM Join us for a microchipping clinic to beneﬁt the Humane Society Waterville Area! The cost is $25 per pet - no appointment necessary, just stop by our Waterville Loyal Biscuit at 109 Main St. Dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier. loyalbiscuit.com; (207)660-9200 x7

FUR BALL Friday, June 15 Portland, 6PM The party of the year! Held at AURA, 121 Center St. The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland’s largest fundraising event supports the more than 4,000 pets that they care for every year. Food, drinks, music, raﬄe, a silent and live auc on. Tickets on sale: arlgp.org/furball

SILENT SIDEKICKS DOGGIE GAMES Saturday, June 16 Bangor, 9AM – 3PM Annual fundraising event which beneﬁts Silent Sidekicks and generates funding for our Animalassisted Therapy, Ac vi es, and Educa onal Programs in Maine. Held at Husson University in Bangor. Dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes are invited to par cipate in athle c and non-athle c compe ons. A Doggie Games Village will feature rescue groups and shelters, canine health informa on booths, and vendors oﬀering canine-related goods and services. silentsidekicks.org

WALKING THE DAWG Saturday, June 16 Waterville, 10AM – 4PM Outdoor festival to benefit the Humane Society Waterville Area and Artists Supporting Artists. Pet

Parade at 10am ($5 entrance fee), voting/award ceremony at end of day, vendors, sponsors, music concert with Nashville recording artists and local bands. Held at Alfond Center, North St. artistssupportingartistsme.org

OPEN HOUSE/REUNION Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17 Augusta, 10AM – 3PM Come join Maine Greyhound Placement Service as we celebrate our 25th year! Rain or shine. Food, raffles, a silent auction both days, doggie spa, Pet photographer, kennel tours, question and answers sessions, and LOTS more! A $5 entry donation is requested at the gate, and other breeds are welcome. Please, NO small breeds and absolutely NO retractable leads. greyhoundplacement.com

MICROCHIPPING CLINIC Saturday, June 16 Belfast, 10AM – 1PM Join us for a microchipping clinic to benefit the P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center! The cost is $25 per pet - no appointment necessary, just stop by our Belfast Loyal Biscuit at 1 Belmont Ave. Dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier. loyalbiscuit.com; (207)660-9200 x7

NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, June 16 Waterville, 10:30AM – 12:30PM Melissa from Primp My Paws will be at our Loyal Biscuit Waterville location 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 x7

HOPS & HOUNDS Saturday, June 16 Eliot, 12PM – 5PM Hops & Hounds is a familyfriendly, dog-loving day of fun to not only celebrate the dogs we love, but raise shelter and adoption awareness all while enjoying food trucks, beer, contests, prizes, entertainment, and more! facebook.com/hopsandhounds

MAINE CHICKADEE CLASSIC Thursday – Sunday, June 21 – 24 Cumberland, 8AM Lewiston-Auburn Kennel Club will offer all-breed dog shows Thursday and Friday, June 21 and 22, and Penobscot Valley Kennel Club will offer all-breed shows Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, at Cumberland Fairgrounds. There will also be rally-O and obedience. Vendors. Raffles. Demonstration by Rebeccah Aube of FITdogMaine Saturday after Best in Show. Canine Good Citizen testing Saturday. Details: http://pdf. infodog.com/prm/838/prm838.pdf

BARK IN THE PARK Friday, June 22 Portland Bring your dog to a SeaDogs game – start the game with a parade around the ball field led by Slugger, then enjoy the game in the bleacher section. Tickets are available at the Planet Dog Company Store at 211 Marginal Way in Portland, planetdog.com, or by calling 1-800-381-1516.

CANINE GAMES & FAMILY FESTIVAL Saturday, June 23 Belfast, 10AM – 1PM Held at the Steamboat Landing Park in Belfast. This is a family friendly event where pooches and their people may par cipate in a variety of fun ac vi es, visit petrelated retailers and local nonproﬁt’s at their ac vity tables, walk in the pet parade, and get a yummy lunch! Try out the agility course and par cipate in a variety of doggie contests. Wish to be a sponsor or vendor: events@pawsadop on.org

FUN DOG DAY Sunday, June 24 Oxford, 10AM – 3PM Held at the Oxford Fairgrounds, rain or shine. There will be contests and games for dogs and their people. We will have demonstra ons throughout the day and experts on-hand to answer ques ons. There will be vendors and food. This is a fun day for the whole family and the family dog. Follow us on Facebook.

ANIMAL CAMP Monday, June 25 Brunswick, 9AM Coastal Humane and Lincoln County Animal Shelter's Animal Camp is a fun and educa onal. Campers spend me each day interac ng with animals, hearing from shelter professionals, and taking part in fun ac vi es that help animals and raise awareness about sheltering and other animal-related issues. Camps meet daily for one week and are oﬀered to kids entering grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. FMI: coastalhumanesociety.org/ animalcamp

MICROCHIPPING CLINIC Saturday, June 30 Rockland, 10AM – 1PM Join us for a microchipping clinic to beneﬁt Pope Memorial Humane Society! The cost is $25 per pet - no appointment necessary, just stop by our Rockland Loyal Biscuit at 408 Main St. Dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier. loyalbiscuit.com; (207)660-9200 x7

MICROCHIPPING CLINIC Saturday, June 30 Brewer, 10AM – 1PM Join us for a microchipping clinic to beneﬁt Bangor Humane Society! The cost is $25 per pet - no appointment necessary, just stop by our Brewer Loyal Biscuit at 421 Wilson St. Dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier. loyalbiscuit.com; (207)660-9200 x7

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