Waterlog 2020 September

September 2020

theWaterlog OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PORTUGUESE WATER DOG CLUB OF CANADA

Max, 12 weeks old and settling in his new home.

Renew your 2021 PWDCC Membership President’s Message Board Meetings Minutes Advocating for your puppy and dog Cover Pup Pupography Fitness Centre Over Arousal Shopping

NOTICE FOR BREEDERS Recommended tests for breeding: Each breeding pair must have final hip certification, annual CAER certification.

Note: CAER is deferred until December 2020. Test must have been done in 2019 or 2020 previous to Covid 19 shutdown if breeding a bitch/stud dog before December 2020.

Ophthalmologists were not available to provide the test.

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One of each breeding pair must be tested for prcd-PRA

Max is a sweet, busy puppy. He loves to learn new things and

(changed from both requiring prcd-PRA testing),

be close to his family. He is very curious and loves to intro-

EOPRA, GM-1 and IC, JDCM and Microphthalmia Syndrome

duce himself to everyone on the street. When he has his

(effective April 15, 2020, testing must be in place for

training sessions, he works very hard and needs to be chal-

September 1, 2020) with a clear/normal rating.

lenged or else gets bored and chases leaves or tries to eat flowers. We think agility training will keep him challenged physically and mentally. Max lives in Etobicoke Ontario with Cori Kalinowski and family.

Time to renew your PWDCC membership for 2021 To renew, log onto the pwdcc.org home page and click the

access to archived Waterlogs and the searchable membership

membership button. If your information hasn’t changed you

directory. This gives them opportunities to meet other puppy

can use the online form or the pdf form, just sign your name

and experienced owners to network about resources in their

and enclose payment with you charge card or use the PayPal

neighbourhood and more.

option.

For just $1.00 per

Breeders The Available Puppies Listing on the club

puppy, the breeder can choose to purchase the

website is open to our breeder members for a cost

membership on behalf

of $20.00 per litter. The listing is now posted for 16 weeks.

of their owners or

(new for 2021)

make this part of

This program supports PWDCC Rescue and gives you the

their purchase

opportunity to promote your ethical breeding practices! The

package. A win-

forms are on www.pwdcc.org from the home page click the

win for all!

membership button. To be eligible to post a litter, a breeder must be a member in good standing of the PWDCC for at least one year. When a bitch is owned by two or more breeders, all breeders have to be members of the PWDCC in good standing.

The exception to this rule is if the co-breeder is a resident of the United States or other international location.

The PWDCC Puppy Program is open to all PWDCC breeders, not only those who participate in the PWDCC Available Puppies Listing. It gives puppy people an introduction to the club and the world of pure bred dogs.

Puppy membership benefits include the Waterlog, club events,

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It’s renewal time for PWDCC membership, and just some of the benefits of club membership include: • the promotion of ethical breeding practices to produce healthy quality PWDs; • club activities to enjoy our dogs, things like water training, trials, educational seminars for grooming, rally, agility, CGN; • judges’ education so PWDs are evaluated according to the CKC standard; • PWDCC rescue to help PWDs in need where the breeder does not step in to take back a dog in need (note all member breeders are obligated to take back dogs of their breeding and often step in to help others) Your membership includes the Waterlog, emailed to you quarterly.

The Members’ only section including: • The membership and puppy membership directory, searchable by region, so you can meet up with other PWD club members; • All archived issues of the Waterlog, dating back to 2001; • Online access to the Available puppy program; • Online easy one-step membership renewal.

PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers effective September 2020

President Karine Simard Ste-Famille, Quebec

Treasurer, Director Yolande Hould Sainte Luce, Quebec

Vice President Karen Matthews Fonthill, Ontario

Directors

Secretary, Director Frank Davidson London, Ontario

Roslyn Eskind Toronto, Ontario Shelly Johnston Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia Mindy Selby Calgary, Alberta

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Rescue Coordinators Program Coordinator and Central Region Frank Davidson London, Ontario 519-719-3394 Western Region Ian Koturbash Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 306-230-4265

Eastern Region Jennifer Byers Montreal, Quebec 514-773-9376 Website Production and Waterlog Editor Roslyn Eskind Toronto, Ontario Breeder Contact Deirdre Hall Stouffville, Ontario

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Motdelaprésidente Wow quelle année 2020, nous sommes entrain de vivre. La

En respectant bien sur la distanciation sociale, sortez tout de

pandémie est venue bouleverser la vie de tous et chacun, en

même avec vos chiots et chiens adultes dans beaucoup d’en-

passant par la vie de nos PWDs également. Pour ceux qui par-

droits différents et faîtes aussi des sorties régulières sans

ticipaient à des concours canins comme c’est mon cas, la

votre chien pour qu’il soit capable de rester seul à la maison

majorité d’entre eux ont été annulés et l’année a été bien

sans problème lors du retour à la vie normale, c’est super

calme à ce niveau! Comme club, nous avons du avec beau-

important!

coup de déception annuler tous les événements incluant la spécialité canadienne qui devait avoir lieu en août. Si vous êtes comme moi et participez à plusieurs événements par année, cela a créé un vide certain!

La fin de l’année veut dire aussi le renouvellement de votre adhésion au club, nous vous incitons à le faire dès maintenant, votre support est très important pour la santé de votre club et de la race. Nous allons espérer fort que 2021 soit plus

Avec le confinement lié à la pandémie, plusieurs personnes

clémente et permette la reprise des événements du club. Nous

ont passé beaucoup plus de temps à la maison avec leur

avons plusieurs bonnes idées d’activités pour nous amuser en

chien! Nos PWDS toujours près de nous, n’en ont été que plus

gang avec nos PWD, espérons maintenant que la pandémie

heureux! Plus d’attention et de temps pour un PWD, quel bon-

nous laisse tranquille en 2021 et nous permette de les faire.

heur! Cela peut paraitre merveilleux mais c’est aussi un couteau à double tranchant d’être toujours avec son PWD à la maison. Le PWD aillant tendance à développer de l’anxiété de

Karine Simard

séparation s’il n’est pas laissé seul quelques périodes sur une

PWDCC présidente

base régulière, risque de souffrir du retour à la vie normale qui voudra aussi dire des périodes de séparation avec sa famille beaucoup plus fréquentes en raison du travail, etc. Afin de rendre ce retour à la vie normale moins pénible, il peut être bon de sortir sans votre chien quelques fois par semaine.

La socialisation des chiots si importante pour leur bon développement est aussi plus difficile en période de pandémie. Il est primordial pour les chiots et même les chiens adultes de sortir régulièrement dans des endroits différents ou ils peuvent voir chiens et humains pour conserver une bonne santé mentale. Usez de votre imagination, même sans contact photograph: Catherine Arsenault

direct, il est possible de socialiser nos chiens en les amenant un peu partout en gardant nos distances pour les socialiser.

J’anticipe le retour à la réalité pour plusieurs de nos PWD, mais en faisant quelques petites exercices dès maintenant, vous pouvez participer à faciliter cette période de transition.

Karine et son chien ayant une place bien spéciale dans son coeur, Henry, Karine with her special boy, Henry.’

BIS Can GCh Am Ch Deblon’s Rising Star to Pattedeau CGN RN

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ThePresident’sLetter Wow, what a year 2020 has been. The pandemic has turned

by bringing them everywhere while keeping our distance to

everyone’s life upside down, including the lives of our PWDs.

safely socialize them. I look forward to a resumption of nor-

For those who participated in dog shows like me, the majority

mality for us and our PWDs, and by doing a few small exercis-

of them were cancelled and the year has been very quiet! As a

es now, you can help ease this transition.

club, we were very disappointed to cancel all the events including the Canadian Specialty that was to take place in August. If you are like me, and participate in several events per year, it has certainly created a void!

The end of the year also means renewing your club membership, we urge you to do so now, your support is very important for the health of your club and the breed. We very much hope that 2021 will allow the resumption of club events. We have

With the containment linked to the pandemic, many people

several great ideas for activities to have fun as a gang with our

have spent much more time at home with their dogs! Our

PWDs, and let’s hope the pandemic leaves us alone in 2021

PWDS, who always like to be close to us, were certainly happy

and allows us to do them.

about this! More attention and more time to a PWD is pure joy! It may sound wonderful, but to always be with your PWD at home is also a double-edged sword. PWDs tends to develop

Karine Simard

separation anxiety if not left alone at least on a regular basis.

PWDCC President

They risk suffering on the resumption of normal life with periods of separation from the family due to work, etc. In order to make this return to normal life less painful, it may be a good idea to go outside without your dog a few times a week.

The socialization of puppies, that is so important to their proper development, is also more difficult during a pandemic. It is essential for puppies and even adult dogs to regularly go out to different places where they can see dogs and humans in order to maintain good mental health. Use your imagination, even without direct contact, it is possible to socialize our dogs

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Project’s Report

PWDCC Board Meeting Minutes May 2020 Roll call Present Karine Simard; Karen Mathews; Frank Davidson; Yolande Hould; Mindy Selby; Sandra Allen

Membership Need to know who have not renewed. Targeted email to those who are either expired and/or inactive. Need to know the difference. Shelly to determine how to encourage membership. Karine to compose a letter in both languages to encourage membership in our club. Will be challenging since there is no activities this year.

Conformation/Performance Event – Karen has nothing new to report

Absent Shelly Johnston

Judge Education – Karine has nothing new to report

Approval of PWDCC meeting minutes Motion to approve January 2020 minutes Karen, seconded by Frank. Approved.

Club Operating Principles – Mindy continues to work on this with additions based on what we’ve had to deal with over our current term.

Treasurer’s Report on May 12th 2020

IN CAMERA – discussions regarding OFA & Health and Litter Database

CASH FLOW Bank balance:

Sample health documents should be posted on our website to ensure puppy buyers know what to look for.

$19,338.26

PayPal balance

Unfinished Business

$305.28

Total

Breeder List Format Discussed above

$19 643.54

Website translation Karine’s friend can translate at $0.24 per word. Estimate cost $5,000.00 - $6,000.00. This would be too costly to do. Frank to look at alternative by speaking with Roslyn about this cost.

PAYMENTS (April 11, 2020) Roslyn Eskind Rights of 2 photos for the Waterlog

$47.33

CKC 2020 Club membership renewal

$84.75

Yolande Hould Easy Hosting, March, April and May

$179.86

Total

$311.94

New business Health Testing Our policy is to stay in step with PWDCA, so change to prcdPRA from requiring both sire and dam to only one of the breeding pair be tested, as per other DNA tests.

MEMBERSHIP Membership level

May 2020

May 2019

Change

65 26 16

60 25 31

5 1 -15

7 55

6 87

1 -32

Total active members

169

209

-40

Expired members

246

106

136

Pending members

0

0

0

20

21

-1

Renewals Single membership Family membership New single membership (2 from Puppy Program) New Family membership Puppy Program

Total inactive members Committee Reports

Committee Structure Communication to membership (on hold) and committee members (in progress). Until each committee member has been advised of the change, no communication is to go out. Each committee is to create a specific committee specifications recommendation for membership in said committee.

Mindy and Frank to work on a general statement(s) that all committee members must sign. Policy and procedures manual must be read. CV & cover letter must be submitted.

Individual testing Normal for either sire or dam: GM-1 IC-13 JDCM EOPRA with at least one parent testing normal (non-carrier) (as of April 1, 2018) So we would add to the above list: Prcd-PRA Microphthalmia Syndrome DNA test Voting done electronically via email Karen made the motion to move forward with this protocol, Shelly seconds,and all vote yes. Approved.

Water Bowl Prizes - Gee Bee Sports have discontinued the Ontario Branch Water trophy mug. So Pat sourced 100 bowls with the logo on one side (Pat asked but the supplier is unable to use two colours on this product) and "Qualifier" on the other side the price would be $553.00 + HST + delivery.

Our previous trophies - the cobalt glass mugs were $11.29 each!! Frank made a motion to approve the purchase of these bowls, Karen seconded. Majority voted yes, approved. This was done electronically via email.

Next meeting June 9th @ 7:30 pm Frank made a motion to adjourn this meeting Karen seconded. Adjourned.

Breeder Committee Sandra: Breeder list not wanted by this committee, due to club endorsement assumptions. Puppy list can be advertised any time after a breeding (even before ultrasound). Currently left up for 12 weeks. If puppies still available breeder can call in to keep the listing up for an additional 4 weeks. Suggestion of a stud dog list has been recommended by this committee. Add this to membership tab (must log into to view this). Naturally all testing must be included/documented and pictures of the dog available. Must include the disclaimer with an acknowledgment statement that the puppy buyer must click before the breeder list is revealed. Could possibly track by name and IP address (by filling their name and our website tracks their IP).

This would mitigate any liability issues. Frank to speak with Roslyn about this concept. Breeders would need to apply to go on the list and sign a statement.

Only accept breeders once per year to prevent increased workload.

Rescue – Nothing to report Complaints – Nothing to report Water Trial – Nothing to report – cancelled in Ontario due to Covid 19 BC water trial – TBD (can judge travel?)

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June 2020 Roll call

August 2020

Present Karine Simard; Karen Mathews; Frank Davidson; Yolande Hould; Sandra Allen

Roll call

Absent Shelly Johnston; Mindy Selby

Present Karen Mathews; Frank Davidson; Sandra Allen; Shelly Johnston; Mindy Selby

Guest Roslyn Eskind

Absent Yolande Hould; Karine Simard

Approval of PWDCC meeting minutes Motion to approve May 2020 Minutes Karen, seconded by Yolande, Approved.

Approval of PWDCC Meeting Minutes Motion to approve June 2020 minutes Frank, seconded by Sandra. Approved.

Treasurer’s report

Treasurer’s Report

CASH FLOW

CASH FLOW Bank balance: PayPal balance:

$ 19 396.72 $ 150.86

Total

$ 19 547.58

Bank balance

$18,882.76

PayPal balance:

$422.67

Total

$19,305.43

PAYMENTS (from May 12, 2020) BFL Risk and Insurance 2020, CKC D&O Liability Insurance renewal

$490.50

Total

$490.50

$119.54

Membership level

June 2020

*July 2019

Change

68 26 17

94

0

49

-24

Renewals Single membership Family membership New single membership (2 from Puppy Program, 2020) New Family membership Puppy Program

$119.54

Total MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP Membership level

PAYMENTS (from September 01, 2020): Yolande Hould, EasyHosting, June/September 2020

July 2020

July 2019

Change

68 26 23

94

0

49

-18

8 102

87

+15

Total active members

227

230

-3

Expired members

243

106

137

3

0

0

21

20

0

Renewals Single membership Family membership New single membership (2 from Puppy Program, 2020) New Family membership Puppy Program

8 57

87

Total active members

176

230

-54

Expired members

243

106

137

0

0

0

Pending members 2 new single and 1 new famliy Waiting for payment

20

20

0

Total inactive members

Pending members Total inactive members

-30

*No treasurer’s report on June 2019 for the membership comparison Committee Reports Committee Structure - Communication to membership (on hold) and committee members (in progress). Must follow code of ethic for the past 24 months to be on a committee. Frank to send revisions to all for review.

Breeder Committee – Sandra – Since the breeder committee is against the breeder list, the board has decided to accept their recommendation – no breeder list will be published. Posting of various health certificates to the website is recommended. Also a proforma email to send to puppy buyers who are looking for breeders. Sandra to look into this.

Rescue – Nothing to report Complaints – Nothing to report Water Trial – Nothing to report Project’s report Membership – Nothing to report Conformation/Performance Event – Nothing to report Judge Education – Nothing to report Club Operating Principles – Nothing to report Unfinished Business Breeder List Format see above Website translation We found a translator who is willing to do the job but is only willing to accept gift cards. Since this isn’t a transparent way of doing business we can’t move forward with this. Roslyn to ask Caroline about timing so we can pay her via e-transfer.

New Business 2021 Board Election and Process Looks like Karine, Karen and Yolande are leaving. AGM will be October 20th. Mindy, Sandra, Frank and Shelly are staying (Mindy & Shelly to be confirmed by Karine). September 21st a nominating committee must be in place. One board member and two other members.

Frank will be on this committee and solicit two other active members. 6 weeks before the AGM the names need to be presented to the membership (the slate). If no one else comes forward the slate will stand and be acclaimed to the board.

Frank made a motion to adjourn tonight’s meeting, Karen seconded. Approved.

Committee Reports Committee Structure All committees that are being dissolved, those members have been advised with the exception of the membership committee. Once Shelly advises her committee the general announcement will be sent out.

Shelly to advise.

Breeder Sandra to work on the performa email to advise potential puppy buyers about breeders.

Rescue Two possible rescues, however, both were sorted out, one by the breeder and one by a family member of the owner who passed away.

Complaints – N/R Water Trial – N/R Project’s Reports Membership – N/R Conformation/Performance Event – N/R Judge Education – N/R Club Operating Principles – N/R Unfinished Business Website Translation Caroline Chaput has completed most of the website translation and has provided it to Roslyn to be uploaded. After, Caroline will review this site to ensure all if correct and functional. She is looking for payment in October 1st. Roslyn has sent us all a copy of the translation (though most did not receive it – Shelly to forward this).

2021 Board Election and Process.

Proposed Slate President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director East Director Quebec Director Ontario

PWDCC Board 2021 Mindy Selby Catherine Gadd Diane Dirsus Frank Davidson Shelly Johnson Jennifer Byers Sandra Allan

6 weeks before the AGM the names need to be presented to the membership (Sept 7th, 2020).

AGM will be October 20th. Need to be announce 60 days before. So need to be announced before August 20th.

Special meeting to be called September 14th regarding electoral process.

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Sandra to check with Roslyn about eye exams not being available and having an announcement on the website about what is expected due to COVID. New Business Puppy Scammer Mindy made a motion to add a flashing scammer alert banner to the website, Karen seconded. Approved.

This week we received two inquiries about the breeder advertising below market value PWD’s. One by email to the board and one by phone call to Frank.

Is only one of many scammers in Canada and the US. Frank to ask Roslyn to put up a flashing ‘Scammer Alert’ on the website and link it to the buyer beware notes. Mindy to reach out to her CBC contacts to see about getting some national exposure (CBC Marketplace). Mindy will also reach out to Sue Ailsby as she has connections with the CKC. Shelly will pretend to be a buyer and reach out to Blue Valley PWD’s.

Frank made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Shelly seconded. Approved.

Next meeting September 8th 2020

Unfinished business Website translation Karine and Yolande are reviewing the translation. There are about 20-25% errors in grammar and vocabulary. They will have fully completed the review by October to allow Caroline Chaput to finalize this project. It was agreed that Frank would get Caroline to submit an invoice and an email for the e-transfer prior to October. Payment would be 75% of the invoice with the balance due once our website translation was complete.

2021 Board Election and Process Proposed Slate President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director East Director Quebec Director Ontario

PWDCC Board 2021 Mindy Selby Catherine Gadd Diane Dirsus Frank Davidson Shelly Johnson Jennifer Byers Roslyn Eskind

6 weeks before the AGM the names need to be presented to the membership.

Sandra did check with Roslyn about eye exams not being available and having an announcement on the website about what is expected due to COVID. Completed

September 2020 Roll call Present Yolande Hould; Karine Simard ; Karen Mathews; Frank Davidson; Shelly Johnston; Mindy Selby Guest Roslyn Eskind Approval of PWDCC meeting minutes Motion to approve June 2020 minutes Karen, seconded by Shelly. Approved Treasurer’s Report CASH FLOW Bank balance:

National Specialty Discussions around should we wait until 2022 (since our specialty is every 2 years) or try for 2021. Given Covid might still be around should we look to piggyback with a regional show or hold our own separate show.

Potential location might be Laurel Creek Conservation Area. Frank to investigate and advise by October board meeting.

Next meeting to be October 13, 2020.

$251.90

Total

AGM agenda Frank to send the previous minutes to Karine to prepare the agenda.

Motion to Adjourn Frank, seconded by Shelly. Approved.

$19 396.72

PayPal balance:

New Business

$19 648.62

PAYMENTS (August 11, 2020)

$0

Total

$0

MEMBERSHIP Membership level

August 2020 August 2019

Change

Renewals Single membership Family membership New single membership (2 from Puppy Program) New Family membership Puppy Program

9 102

93

9

Total active members

231

245

-14

Expired members

242

103

139

Pending members

4

0

4

20

20

0

69 26 25

Total inactive members

97 55

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Committee Reports Committee Structure – Notice sent to membership Breeder – Sandra Allen has resigned from this committee and the PWDCC board Mindy made a motion to have Roslyn Eskind move into the Ontario Director position and board liaison for the breeder committee, Karen seconded.

Approved.

Rescue – N/R Complaints – N/R Water Trial – N/R Project’s Report Membership – N/R Conformation/Performance Event – N/R Judges’ Education – N/R Club Operating Principles – N/R

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From Puppy Culture

Advocating for your puppy and dog A while back, a member posted about how a training instructor suddenly slammed this woman’s puppy to the floor and forced it to lie down – now the puppy trembles when it lies down and is so nervous it will not take food. I wrote this post about advocating for your dog which I think is timely right now.

they have any questions. But the impor-

should be for young puppies only, and

tant thing is to prime yourself (or your

they should follow all of Dr. Terri

puppy owners) to be ready to walk away.

Bright’s guidelines in Puppy Culture.

This really sad situation raises the ques-

feels awkward, at first, but you will get

tion of what it means to advocate for

used to it and it will start to feel

your puppy or dog. We tried really hard

REALLY GOOD when you do the right

in the Puppy Culture film (www.puppy-

thing by your puppy.

culture.com) to empower puppy owners and give them a “talk track” when confronted with a professional or a person of authority who is advocating using force or aversive tactics with their puppy. I’m going to speak plainly but I don’t want this to be hurtful to anyone who has had a bad experience with their puppy. I do want to change the conversation from us being the victims with our puppies to being our puppies’ advocates. This acknowledges that, as of right now, it’s just not common knowledge to do this so I’m trying to raise awareness, not taking anyone to task.

1. Even the MOST experienced dog owners feel pressure when confronted by a person in a position of authority, such as a veterinarian, dog trainer, or professional handler. You need to have a talk track ready. I tell my puppy owners to blame it on me and tell them “I signed a contract with my breeder stating I would not do that so we’re not going to do it” I also give my puppy owners my card so they can hand it to the vet/trainer/tech /handler and say they can contact me if

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2. When you are with your puppy or dog, do not EVER be worried about what people think of you socially. That includes not looking at and or/ignoring people who are trying to talk to you as well as literally walking away from bad advice or someone trying to touch your dog. It

3. Perhaps most importantly (and least recognized,) is our duty to foresee situations that could put our puppy in harms way. Justifiably, when one of these incidents happen we all rally round and support the puppy owner and talk about what jerks those other people are, but so what. You may be “right” but you’re the one holding the leash of a puppy who’s now messed up. Here are just a couple of examples of very common and eminently avoidable incidents that dog trainers hear about on a weekly basis:

Maybe after my dogs are over three years old, I might go to a group class where I trust the instructor, but it’s always assumption of the risk and I am on high alert at all times. Side note: I run my agility classes one dog at a time (exceptions are made for dogs that know each other) and in my dog training seminars my mantra is “The Dog On The Floor Has The Floor” and all other dogs MUST be crated. Not everyone likes it but I’m opting for safety.

“Another dog jumped/attacked him when out for a walk.” Again, fists will be shaken at “those idiots” who let their dogs off leash and do not have control, and yes, verily, they are idiots and hateful and it’s all their fault, but it’s totally predictable to the point where you almost have to take some responsibility for putting your puppy in that position.

I do not take my young dogs for walks anywhere where there is the possibility of people having dogs off leash. So, for the first year or two of their lives, they

“Another dog jumped/attacked him in

are walked on show grounds, at agility

training/agility/obedience class.” It hap-

trials, rally/obedience trials – anywhere

pens EVERY DAY. By the time I write

where “professional” dog people are.

this post there will be another dog who’s

Then, when I feel they’re ready to start

been screwed up and now needs a year

longer walks and hikes (usually around

of remedial work. The owner will post all

15-18 months) my rule is we only walk

the details and everyone will agree and

on trails where there are actual moun-

shake their fist but they are all missing

tainous parts where you have to scram-

the point – this is predictable and could

ble with your hands to get up the hill.

have been avoided. My answer to this is

This keeps the palookas away. Flat and

do not go to a training class where dogs

easy trails and parks bring out the

are off leash together. Period. I don’t do

“Sunday driver” pet owners who think

it unless the other dogs are personally

fluffy needs to be free from a leash to

known to me. And socialization classes

be happy, no matter what the actual

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leash laws are. Trails that include a nice

one else have the leash. The real lesson

scramble on your hands and knees up a

is that you never hand your puppy over

steep hill tend to attract a more motivat-

to anyone. Bring in one puppy at a time

ed, safety conscious crowd. I have cer-

or roll them in on a dolly in crates.

tainly met off-leash dogs on strenuous hikes, but the owners were aware of their dogs and had them on leash long before we were anywhere near each other.

I could go on and on all day and maybe someday I will, but the first step in advocating for our puppies is to let go of some of the notions of what is necessary and good for our puppies. You 100% do

Flat trails and walks on the sidewalk

need to train your puppy, but you don’t

past the inevitable dog that rushes (or

have to do it in a class. You 100% do

breaks through) the invisible fence are a

have to socialize your puppy to other

“never” for some of my dogs, not until

animals, but you can set up your own

they are over three years old for the real-

sessions. You 100% do need to take

ly rock solid ones. Your dog does not

your puppy to the vet, but you can and

need a walk at the expense of becoming

should walk out of any vet’s office that

aggressive to other dogs because he had

is not willing to create a +CER to vet

a bad experience.

visits by giving your puppy cookies and

“The vet/tech/trainer scruffed/alpha rolled my puppy” A couple of things, here. Number one, watch again Dr. Terri Bright’s checklist for a puppy class (in the film, Puppy Culture). Stick to it. If you can’t find a suitable class, just get

treating them well. You 100% do have to bring all of your puppies to the vet, but if the vet is not willing to wait for you to bring them in one at a time and you can’t bring them in on a dolly in a crate, find another vet.

together with friends and train on your

And yes, all this having been said, it

own. It’s not rocket science and there

absolutely can happen no matter what

are great on-line resources. Number two,

you do. And that’s where we hope that

never hand the leash to anyone, ever.

our early foundation work with emotional

One of my friends was bringing three

resilience will kick in and serve the

older puppies in to the vet for various

puppy. But, make no mistake, it’s very,

things and she had the techs bring one

very, hard to undo these bad experiences

puppy in for her. The puppy jumped on

in young dogs/puppies. As we say again

the tech and the tech alpha rolled the

and again in Puppy Culture, the emo-

puppy, my friend lost her mind on the

tional sensitivity that allows for the

tech, and one of the other clients in the

socialization process cuts both ways and

lobby yelled at my friend for “spoiling”

will allow the puppy to imprint a bad

her puppy and said the tech was right,

experience as readily, even more readily,

and a verbal brawl ensued. Yes

than a good one. So always err on the

tech+client=a couple of jerks but it’s

side of caution!

predictable to the point of, once again, being a “shame on me” if you let some-

Puppy Culture is available in DVD https://goo.gl/B50xaQ Streaming video https://goo.gl/FeOmB2

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Why do more than walking?

When many of us think about exercising our dogs beyond walking or playing a good game of fetch, we may imagine elaborate agility courses with tunnels, seesaws and hurdles. You may think to yourself, “Yeah, I don’t have the time, money or patience for all that. Let alone, Sparky doesn’t have the attention span.” We understand.

Never fear, there are simple exercises in between walking and agility that are beneficial to your companion dog’s physical and mental health that you can do at home.

Why Do More Than Walking We definitely encourage everyone to walk their companion

Types of Exercising Endurance – Endurance training, such as walking, helps condition the heart and lungs.

Strength – Strength training is similar to high-intensity-interval-training, according to the dog exercise experts. It involves short and intense exercises. You may not realize it, but a good game of fetch would probably fit the bill.

Balance and Core – These are possibly some of the most important exercises for dogs, yet are often the most overlooked. In fact, these exercises help cover the majority of the list above.

Starter Tips Check with your veterinarian Choose exercises appropriate for your companion dog’s fitness level

dogs on a leash. Walking is great endurance training if you

Safety, Safety, Safety

maintain a steady clip at your dog’s pace and without overexer-

There is a lot of information on the web that can be shifted

tion for around 20 minutes. Now, we know companion dogs

through. If you are inclined, you may be able to find a certi-

need to “check their surroundings”. If you leave sniff time for

fied canine fitness trainer that will give virtual, yet personal-

the end of the walk, many dogs will learn this and realize their

ized classes, to help you teach your dog safely and appropri-

“treat” is coming.

ately.

But, why do more than Walking?

Core Training Tips

• Decreases likelihood of injuries

balance pads and balance discs made just for companion dogs

• Improves balance

with instability that can improve stability and core strength.

• Increases mobility

Before you run out and purchase these, check with your veteri-

• Improves flexibility

narian or certified canine fitness trainer as to the best choice

• Improves coordination

for your dog’s fitness level.

• Reduces likelihood of osteoarthritis • Gains a sense of body awareness (proprioceptive feedback) • Reduces back problems • Improves mental and behavioral health • Bonding!

Yes; just like at your gym or house, there are wobble boards,

We at love repurposing everyday household items or using items we can find at local shops. Three exercises that fit the bill and would probably work for dogs of many fitness levels are Figure 8’s, Cavalettis and Leg Lifts.

Figure 8’s Many experts distinguish between Cone Weaving and Figure 8’s. Starting out with Figure 8’s can be best done with traffic cones or trash cans. Begin with two of them several feet apart and have your companion dog go around in a Figure 8 pattern.

Eventually, you can add more cones and/or tighten the space between the cones as your dog improves.

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Cavalettis

Following are references that we believe cut through the enor-

Cavalettis are basically walking over hurdles that are low to the

mous amount of information about dog exercising and give you

ground and spaced apart. You can use anything from 2” x 4”

the benefits and basics on how to get started.

boards to broomsticks. Space about 6-8 of them one body length apart and have your dog walk over them.

References Canine Core Stabilization Exercises http://pointingdogjournal.com/canine-core-stabilizationexercises/ Choose Exercises that Match Your Dog’s Level of Fitness https://www.bobbielyonscaninecampus.com/blog/60883/ exerlevelfitness Core Exercises for Dogs

Leg Lifts

https://somuchpetential.com/core-exercise-for-dogs/

Many of us have taught our companion dogs “paw” or

Easy Exercises for Canine Conditioning

“shake”. Do you realize they usually always use one paw

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/easy-exercises-for-

and not the other paw? Well, Leg Lifts have a similar concept.

canine-conditioning/

With these basic exercises, all you have to do is have your dog stand on a non-skid and flat surface, while you lift each paw.

At first, don’t overdo it and just try it for a few seconds at a time, but strive to get up to 20 or 30 seconds and 10-20 repetitions.

Now, many of you might be thinking this is such a minor exercise, will it even matter? Well, when tried with a dog recently, using his hind leg and gently putting an ear on his spine, the

FUNctional Fitness: Figure Eight https://www.seespotrunrehab.com/functional-fitnessfigure-eight/ Is Your Dog Hard Core? The Importance of Canine Core Musculature https://www.avidogzink.com/is-your-dog-hard-core-theimportance-of-canine-core-musculature/

results: heard and felt vibrations because his body was trying

Sports Medicine: Balanced Conditioning

to gain stability. When his leg was put down, didn’t hear or

https://www.seespotrunrehab.com/sports-medicine-balanced-

feel anything.

conditioning/ Strengthen your dog’s core muscles! https://www.caninemuscleworks.com.au/health-articles/2017/8/22/strengthen-your-dogs-core-muscles Why Core Strength is Important for All Dogs https://www.seespotrunrehab.com/why-core-strength-isimportant-for-all-dogs/

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PUPOGRAPHY S PECIAL S KILLS : Sleeping through the night quietly in my crate from the beginning and potty training is a breeze (we don’t count the 3rd floor where on two occasions I decided was the perfect potty area.

B IGGEST C ATASTROPHE : Ran out the front door in downtown Toronto, could have been bad but I did listen and came back in.

BATHING

AND G ROOMING T OLERANCE : I’m a pro, had my first official groom with Kim, I was a rock star and getting better at my toes too. And that spot Roslyn shaved off by mistake has grown back, I forgive you!

FAVOURITE D ESTINATION : Easy, the country house.

T OYS

OF

C HOICE : Stuffies and chewies.

M OST A SHAMED

OF : I guess pooping upstairs, but Roslyn didn’t say anything to me about it.

M OST P ROUD

OF : My rollover, stand, sit, off, come, drop, get in, and my work in progress of leash walking and stays.

W HAT I WOULD L IKE NAME : Seabury Vulcan Cool Shades, “Oakley”.

N ICKNAMES : The Baby, Frank Junior (that can’t last long, I’m a big boy now).

DATE

OF

B IRTH : July 1, 2020, Canada Day Litter

TO BE

W HEN I G ROW U P :

In the proud tradition of the Seabury family, I will be a conformation dog and maybe dip into Water Work, and Rally, whatever that is.

Oakley lives with Roslyn Eskind in Toronto, and sometimes with co-breeder/co-owner Leo Hui in Mississauga where Momma Holly lives.

L EADER

OF MY PACK : Well Roslyn and Leo, my hoomans, GG Ruby, Grandma Sophie, and decidedly, Papa Franklin.

E DUCATION : I’m finishing up my puppy classes and doing pretty good. Play time is fun, with the little Havanese, he’s spunky and my bro, Max is there also. But the crazy hound and the terrier, well they don’t call them terrorists for nothing!

L EISURE T IME ACTIVITIES : Chewing bully sticks and bones my favs, jumping on the big dogs, mostly they’re OK with that.

P ET P EEVE : Being left in a room, how am I supposed to know Roslyn is coming right back, really!

FAVOURITE N ON - CONSUMABLE : Shoes, pant legs, robes, socks, leaves, sticks, the list goes on.

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Over Arousal

1. Figure out the triggers that cause this behavior. Then,

Speaking Dog with Shana

he has better skills to handle it. Management includes leash-

One of the hardest things for people to understand in their dogs:

temporarily stop those from happening, or manage them until es, gates, crates, different paths to walk, stuffed kongs, stopping dog park/doggie daycare visits, etc.

"Oh, he's just so excited!"

2. Lower his every day stress. Increase mental stimulation

"He just loves other dogs."

and proper exercise (not stress inducing, but stress-lowering).

"He needs discipline!"

Prevent him from seeing triggers, and give a better enrichment

"He's trying to be the alpha!” (Which isn't even a thing)

regimen that uses his nose first and foremost. Make sure all of

"He needs to know it's unacceptable and he’s not the boss!"

his needs are met (mental, physical, social, biological) by

However, what people don't realize is that this behavior is a sign of underlying stress. This overarousal is due to the surge

using the Hierarchy of Dog Needs. The most important is the safety and trust aspect.

of stress chemicals in their body (from excitement, frustration,

3. Teach a calm, relax on a mat behavior, beginning at home

fear) and that makes it incredibly hard to think clearly, stay

with no distractions:

still and retain information.

Add to this an uncomfortable training collar, or continually hitting the end of the leash, an owner who jerks the leash, a barking dog, or a loud environment, and you've got the perfect storm for a dog who started as slightly frustrated and is now a

Relax on a Mat: http://www.dogsandbabieslearning.com/.../Relax_on_a_mat.pdf Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol PDF: http://joyfuldogllc.com/.../10/Relaxation-for-Approach.pdf

full blown chronically anxious dog, or a dog who is very friend-

4. Begin applying this mat behavior to different environments

ly, but suddenly just bit a dog/child/person.

– I call this “Watch the World Go By”. Sitting off to the side

Most people try to teach using positive reinforcement WHILE their dog is over aroused and don't find success, or get frustrated and try to scold or physically punish a dog, adding to the stress they already have. If you see these behaviors, think to yourself, “My dog can't handle this situation” and just move

and hanging out on a parkbench, far enough away that the dog sees distractions/triggers, but is not overexcited or overaroused by it. This is desensitization. Some people like to give a peanut butter Kong or high value chew. This is counter conditioning.

your dog further away. Distance is your friend. Exposure to the

5. Over time, as the dog becomes more desensitized to these

situation at a distance they can think clearly is the fastest way

triggers and you've moved closer, you can begin a training

to get the results you want, and then you can begin to move

game like Engage/Disengage: https://www.choosepositivedog-

closer, once they have the skills. Build on success, not fail-

training.com/.../The...

ures.

This is a process because you're teaching a dog's brain how

We don't put 16 year old new drivers on the busiest highway

to relearn how to handle the world. That means undoing the

at rush hour to learn to drive. We start on side streets, and

current experiences he has, and building new ones. In order to

build skills, number of cars and speed as they can handle it.

promote calmness, a dog must be actually calm. This is an

Treat your dog the same way!

emotion, NOT a behavior. Calmness is built over time, and

Your dog isn't giving you a hard time. Your dog is having a

always when the dog is already calm and under threshold.

hard time and needs your support and guidance, not your

And lastly, check out this culmination of MORE stuff you can

frustration.

do if your dog is highly stressed, reactive or overaroused:

WELL, WHAT DO I DO IF MY DOG DISPLAYS THESE

https://stacythetrainer.blogspot.com/.../stop-walking...

BEHAVIORS THEN? First, do not punish, leash correct or scold, or try to control your dog physically. This causes the dog to disengage from you even further. Just leave the situation. They clearly are struggling and need help.

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