LOCAL NEWS FROM TAME PARTNERS

Precious K9s

PK9s has added on. In addition to their 6000 sq ft Athena’s Arena, they have a new 1,500 sq ft Training Center. They recently celebrated with an open house and ribbon cutting. Enjoy more photos on page 25!

The Barker Shoppe

We love that Maggie and the gang at Barker Shoppe are big supporters of Rescue One. They regularly host adoption events. If you’re looking for a new family member, be sure to mark your calendar and attend the next one!

FETCH PET SUPPLIES & GIFTS

Dog Wash Wednesdays are a hit at Fetch. Hazel isn’t really a big fan, but pet-parents really enjoy the self-service option with towels, shampoo, hair dryer and someone on hand to do the after bath clean up!

Somehow we have learned to speak with each other, sometimes without even saying a word. Primarily, however, we’ve learned to connect by using three different methods, visual, auditory and tactile.

Auditory & Verbal Communication

We hear them. They hear us. Considering that animals don’t speak actual words, they are great communicators. Dogs bark, growl, whine, and use body posture to tell us what they are thinking. Cats purr, meow, growl and hiss to get your attention and convey the message they want us to receive. When speaking to them, how loud we speak and the pitch of our voice helps pets understand when we are pleased with their behavior or are trying to correct them.

Learning to communicate with your pet is important. Not only do we express our love and care for each other, but we can keep each other safe from harm.

Pairing words with gestures helps pets understand what you are trying to say easier and quicker.

Visual Communication

Teaching our pets to respond to visual cues, rather than only using our voice, has some advantages. They can understand us in situations that are noisy or if they are a ways off. Also, as our pets get older, it helps if they become hard of hearing.

Likewise, our pets make their own vocalizations to get our attention and communicate their wants and needs. Dogs and cats especially, use their tails, ears, eyes and teeth to communicate.

Tactile Communication

Humans and pets say a lot to each other through physical contact.

Dogs, for example, may lick, paw or mouth. Many times they lean on their owners too. Dogs, in general, nd physically touching their human family members makes them to feel safe and content. Some ways cats can ex- press physical affection is by sitting on our laps, sleeping next to us, licking (grooming) us, and rubbing up against our legs.

There’s no doubt about it, touching, petting and snuggling our pets has similar positive effects on both humans and animals.

Want to teach your pet?

These tips will help set you both up for success.

• Remember to go slow and be patient.

• Use short words, paired with visual gestures and body language.

• Keep your interactions positive, offering praise and rewards.

• Train together in a calm, safe environment.

• Be consistent. Use the same words and gestures each time.

Written By Liz Palika, CBCC-KA® CPDT-KA®

Many of the problems that occur between dogs and owners are the result of a communication gap. Every dog owner should establish a list of basic commands to train with. These commands can create a foundation of communication.

Sit. The sit command means the dog’s hips are on the ground while the shoulders are upright. The dog should remain in position until released.

Come. The come command in dog training means stop what you’re doing, ignore distractions, and go directly to the owner.

Down. In dog training, the down command means lie down on the oor (or ground) and hold that position until released.

Stay. Remain in position while the owner walks away from the dog and the dog holds still until he’s released.

Release. This is the word that tells the dog he can move from the position he’s been in.

Yes. A verbal marker to let the dog know his actions are correct.

Good dog/good boy/good girl. Verbal praise that can be used after the ‘yes’ marker or after the dog is released. Leave it. Telling your dog to “leave it” means to ignore what you’re paying attention to; whether it’s food on the oor or the dogs barking next door.

Outside. What is your word or phrase for the dog to go outside to relieve himself?

Go to bed. This sends the dog to his bed or crate.

Dinner. This word, or the phrase, “Are you hungry?,” signals that it’s time to eat.

Go for a walk. It’s time to go for a walk.

Get it. Please get your ball, toy, or the newspaper.

Bring it here. Bring me your ball, toy, or newspper.

Drop it. Spit out what’s in your mouth.

Written By Kacper Jednorowicz

Kitties can learn words too! Some of these words have practical purposes, others may be more for fun.

Sit. This is a pretty user-friendly trick for your cat and so is a great one to start off with. Teaching your cat to sit might be useful when you want to give them a treat.

High ve. It’s a cat trick that’s stimulating and rewarding for your cat, provided that you give them a treat for a successful high ve.

Fetch. Just like their canine counterparts, domestic cats are easily able to learn how to fetch an item for their owners. One bene t of this trick is helping your cat get exercise.

Come. Most animals will quickly learn their name when adopted by a loving owner. This can be turned into the ability for your cat to come to you on command.

Stand up. Getting your kitty to stand on his hind legs as a party that can be easily taught with a little bit of persuasion.

Kiss me. Training your cat to give a kiss is a simple and easy cat trick which many cat owners love to do. Whether your cat does it for love, or a treat, that’s something you’ll have to decide!

Lay down. This is a cat trick that can be taught to cats pretty quickly. There may be times that you require your cat to lie down, such as when when you are trying to sleep!