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Newborn puppies, Training Recalls, Summer Safety, Animal Fostering, Sunny Days Rescue Relief and more!
Transcript of Lowcountry Dog Magazine April/May 2012
magazineapril/may 2012
volume 8, issue 3
TM
the dog whofound america
the no fail recall
only sunny daysfor area rescues
P Newborns P
contentsPublisher
Leah England
(843) 478-0266
Advertising
Brian Foster
(843) 732-0412
Communications
Gillian Nicol
Online Contributor
Leah Nicole Hawkins
Photographer
Laura Olsen
www.lauraolsen.com
Accounting
Carrie Clark Financial Services
(843) 367-9969
Lowcountry Dog Magazine
PO Box 22
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465
www.lowcountrydog.com
Web: lowcountrydog.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/leahengland
Facebook: facebook.com/lowcountrydog
april/may 2012
fido’s friends 4Jim Martin
more than a name 6
the dog who found america 8
only sunny days for area rescues 10
newborns 14
calendar of events 21
health and wellness 22
Summer Safety
training 24
The No Fail Recall
adoption 26
Animal Rescue & Relief
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Lowcountry Dog’s mission is to be the leading local resource for dog owners regarding regional events, health and wellness information, trends, style and lifestyle choices. We also strive to be a mouthpiece to the public for various dog related non-profits and promote pet adoption and other responsible pet care practices.
Dog lovers can pick up the bimonthly magazine for free at most area veterinarians and pet stores throughout the lowcountry, as well as numerous restaurants, coffee bars and retailers. A full distribution list is posted to the magazine’s web site, lowcountrydog.com. Subscriptions are also available. Please call 843-478-0266 for more information.
The entire contents of this magazine are copyrighted by Lowcountry Dog Magazine with all rights reserved. Reproduction of any material from this issue is expressly forbidden without permission of the publisher.
Lowcountry Dog Magazine does not endorse or guarantee any product, service, or vendor mentioned or pictured in this magazine in editorial or advertising space. Views expressed by authors or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher.
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All Table of Contents photos by Laura Olsen Imagery.
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1. What’s the best thing about owning a dog? Every new day is a day they want to love up on you.
2. What do you f ind the most frustrating about your dog, or struggle with as a dog owner ? Pool season just wreaks havoc on a Keeshond's hair. Ours love to swim!!!
3. All time favorite memory of your dog? The first time finding Mia lying in the ceramic water dish as though she was
siting on a throne.
4. Favorite place to hang out with your dog in Charleston?Our own garden. They love it!
5. With what aspect of your dog’s personality do you most identify?Mia needs to be heard and Piper just wants to find something to
eat, anywhere, any time of the day or night.
6. In your opinion, what’s the one item all dog owners must have?
Flappy toys. They last the longest for us.
7. If your dog were some other sort of animal, what would he/ she be?Mia would be bird and Piper would be a monkey.
8. How does your dog inspire you? Or what has your dog taught you about life and work?Loving back shouldn’t have to be conditional, to mean drop your moodiness at the door
and just be happy to see the ones you're with.
9. How do you KNOW you and your dog are best friends?They both whispered it in my ear, when the other wasn’t looking.
10. What’s your favorite thing about Lowcountry Dog Magazine?I get good information from the Health and Wellness section of the Mag. The dog
pictures rock! They always look happy.
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F ido’s FriendsJim Martin
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Dogs in Household: TWO Named: Mia and Piper
Lives: James Island
photos by Laura Olsen Imagery
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I bet they get my file confused all the time. Filed under “Foster?” Depends how they think about it… Noun. A person. I am Brian Foster. And I foster animals. A verb. I can see how that would be confusing in the shelter office. But we have been around for a while, so I think they have the hang of it by now.
St. Patrick’s Day two years ago we got the call to save a litter of neo-natal puppies. They were just ten days old and were without a mama. The initial shelter didn’t have the space, funding or resources to care for these little bundles. The situation was dire. They would be put down if no one stepped up. Calls were made and a rescue plan was put into place. They were transferred to Pet Helpers and when we said “Yes!” we became an extension of the shelter. Our fostering tale begins here.
We brought home our little bundles of joy with love in our hearts and fear in our eyes. What if we did something wrong? What if we underfed, over fed, dropped, or injured one, over slept, under cuddled, over cuddled? I’m not gonna lie. Some of those things happened over the next six weeks while we raised our first litter of foster puppies. We endured nights of little sleep in the beginning due to the newborns’ feeding schedule, and little sleep in the end lying awake praying for good homes for our furry little children. But in the middle was pure joy… well, joy and a lot of baths. It really is a magical experience; to be there when they learn to scoot around and then to crawl, when their eyes open for the first time. And their first little tiny bark …
When telling people what we do, it’s common to hear, “Oh, how do you do it? I would want to keep them all!” And while we love each and every pup that comes through our door, we know that to keep saving lives we have to place each one into a home that will love
them and raise them to the best of their ability. We’ve already gone through the chewing stage with our 21 month old Calliope, and we aren't interested in returning!
If you’re doing the math you’ll note that Calliope falls within the time frame that we have been fostering. In the biz they call that a “foster failure.” Typically once a foster turns into an adoption the foster home is less likely to foster again because of a) the fear of not being able to let go again and b) not having the time to devote to fostering with an expanded family from the last time. I can see how this is true because it definitely took us out of the game for a while.
Since that first call we have fostered 22 other dogs, mostly puppies. Each time we say yes, we know that it’s not easy, but when they go outside at four weeks old and see the big wide world, there is no substitution for the feeling of being there with them.
We have plenty of space and tons of love. And because we thought outside the shelter, we are making a difference. 25 dogs and their adopted families from Charleston to Atlanta will tell you the same thing. It gets easier each time, even the letting go.
Can Charleston save 4,000 more lives this year? It’s up to you! Call us at 843-875-4031 now or go to www.SaveMoreLives.org to learn
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More than a Nameby Brian Foster
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I first met Paolo six years ago as an emaciated, flea-ridden puppy in a boat yard in Portopalo, Sicily. He’d been hit by a car and his mouth was taped shut with medical tape. The man in the boat yard, Salvatore, said the dog was dumped there and I should take him or he would die. After a lot of tears and a little argument with my husband, the puppy, who I named Paolo after the port where he was found, came home with us. The vet told me that Paolo had a severely deformed nose, a massive respiratory infection, and probably wouldn’t survive through the week.
Fast forward six years, 2 children, 2 countries, 3 cities and 4 homes: I find that Paolo’s fall off our bed the previous day was more serious than I thought. His hind legs were paralyzed from a herniated disk and hemorrhaging in the spine. Paolo needed a very expensive surgery that wouldn’t guarantee he’d ever walk again. Faced with taking out a loan or putting Paolo down I felt so numb when the veterinarian left me in the cold, sterile room alone with Paolo to “think about it.” As Paolo lay on the floor helpless in a pile of worn blankets, I said “Damn you, Paolo! This isn’t how it’s supposed to end. You’re
supposed to grow old with me. Please tell me what you want me to do?” And he looked up at me with those same eyes from the boat yard, eyes that said, “Save me!”
Some people think I’m crazy for the choice I made. Someone said to me, “Wow, you’re a better person than me. I can think of a lot of other
things I’d rather spend $6,000 on than a dog!” I have two things to say to that person: 1. Yes, I am a better person than you. 2. Paolo may be just a dog to you, but to me he’s someone with whom I share my home and heart. He is family. He is my child. He is my friend. He was there beside me in the bathroom when I learned I was pregnant with my first child; he welcomed two babies into our family; he cuddled me through several periods of debilitating depression; he has greeted me at the door everyday with ridiculous enthusiasm, even when I’ve just stepped out to check the mail; he has witnessed six years of my tears and laughter. To me, Paolo is not just a dog. He is part of my life story and that chapter isn’t over yet.
It’s been six weeks since Paolo’s injury. Paolo is making progress and we’re feeling confident that he falls into that 70% chance of recovery from spinal surgery. He’s wagging his tail; he’s moving his legs; he’s able to control his bladder (mostly); he can stand with little assistance; and he can walk a few steps with a sling. Those are pretty significant strides for a dog that was paraplegic last month.
There’s a saying in Italy when someone gets lucky, “ha trovato l’America, ” which means “he’s found America.” My Italian friend recently told me that Paolo ha trovato l’America when I found him. But anyone who knows Paolo knows that it was really me that found America when I found Paolo.
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When Sunny, Cristi Gunselman’s Golden
Retriever, passed away in January 2011
after a tough battle with T-Cell Lymphoma,
the jewelry designer’s grief became
inspirational. “Sunny’s courage, strength
and positive attitude through what was
a horrendously scary time absolutely
amazed me,” says Gunselman. “ When she
passed away, I wanted to do something
in her honor and decided the best way
to do that was to help other animals.”
Daunted by starting a dog rescue of her
own, Gunselman created a rescue for
the rescues, Sunny Days Rescue Relief,
which serves as an umbrella non-profit
that supports the smaller rescues in the
Lowcountry through monetary donations
as well as food and supply drives.
While the group was awaiting its non-
profit status, Gunselman began her efforts
with gusto, sponsoring a different animal
group each month. By the close of 2011, the
group had raised between $200 and $400
every month benefiting a total of 7 feature
rescues throughout the year, not bad for
a fledgling organization still earning the
trust of a community.
Gunselman is certain of Sunny Day’s
reach, “Now that we are incorporated as
a 501c3 and donations are tax deductible,
we can help at a much
higher level. I am
very optimistic in our
ability to hold larger
fundraisers, resulting
in more funds for each
rescue.” The Sunny Days
supply drives are also
becoming increasingly
successful. Drop off
locations include Hairy
Winston in Mt. Pleasant
and the Dolittle's stores in Summerville,
West Ashley and Mt. Pleasant. “One of our
biggest goals for 2012 is to get our name
out into the community and gain more
support,” cites Gunselman. “The more
people we can reach, the more animals we
can help save.”
Gunselman also looks forward to
working with more local rescues. “We
like to help the underdogs... those groups
that are really struggling to make ends
meet,” she says. To benefit from Sunny
Days Rescue Relief a rescue should be
registered as a non-profit, be in good
standing with animal control and other
city organizations and have a real need of
funds, transport assistance and supplies.
And like any non-profit, Sunny Days
Rescue Relief’s success is dependant upon
new volunteers joining the ranks as the
needs expand within the organization.
Needs include fund-raising, marketing,
event planning and soliciting for silent
auction items. Gunselman beams talking
about her current team of core volunteers,
“Our volunteers are family, and each one
is irreplaceable. I'd like to say a special
‘Thank You’ to Heather and Neil Heath of
the Beached Dog, Paul and Cindy Covert,
April Hurley, and Tara Webb. I don't know
where we would be without them!”
The group’s next big fundraiser will
take place during the April 7th Dogs with
a Cause River Dogs game. The Sunny
Days booth will offer auction items and
Only Sunny Days for Area Rescues
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raffles in support of Paws to the Rescue/
Marion County Animal shelter. The rural
shelter has an operating budget of only
$53,000 a year to take care of more 3,000
dogs and cats, and often transports pets
to the Charleston area to be saved from
euthanasia. Additional Sunny Days events
include a Yappy Hour Fundraiser at Mosaic
on May 9th, a Yappy Hour at Bohicket
Marina on May 16th and a fundraiser at
Southend Brewery & Smokehouse on June
16th. Check www.sunnydaysrescuerelief.
org for more information on these events
as well as which rescue the event will
benefit.
Gunselman is also using her professional
talents to support the Sunny Days cause.
Teaming up with Lowcountry Dog Magazine,
the jewelry designer and publisher Leah
England collaborated on a limited 30 piece
earring collection. When you choose from
three beautiful styles all priced at $35, 70%
of every sale goes directly to Sunny Days
Rescue Relief and their featured rescue.
England discusses the uniqueness of the
creative endeavor, “I get scores of emails
from readers asking if they can donate
to LCDM to help the rescues and shelters
you see in the pages of the magazine.
But without non-profit status myself, I
have to turn these people and their good
intentions away. Of course I encourage
them to donate directly to one of the
groups we feature, but many people are
daunted by the choice. Choosing only
one seems like rejection of the
other rescues who do good work.
With the jewelry
line, people can now purchase something
beautiful and support a number of area’s
rescues at the same time.”
The line, named the True Blue Collection,
is inspired by a dog’s unwavering loyalty,
the corporate colors of LCDM and the
magazine’s mission to be “true blue” for
our area’s dogs in need. The three designs
are named “The Ashley”, “The Wando” and
“The Cooper” as an homage to the bodies
of water that surround the Lowcountry.
No paw prints in sight, England explains
her decision to keep the designs classic,
“I wanted pieces that people could wear
every day. Paired with a classic white
T-shirt, jeans and a fun pair of shoes, or
worn while wearing a cocktail dress, these
pieces will shine. And because they aren’t
obviously dog related and can be worn so
often, I believe they’ll give the wearer
more opportunities to share the cause
the earrings support. When the baubles
are complimented, you’ll have the chance
to talk to someone about Sunny Days.”
England goes on to explain that she hopes
the 30 pieces sell out quickly and she and
Gunselman can work together to expand
the collection, “My goal is to sell 30 new
pieces every month for 12 months, and to
raise more than $8,000 for Sunny Days
Rescue Relief. I already see people walking
down the street or in restaurants with
LCDM in their hands. Now I want to see
people wearing our True Blue collection!”
Gunselman is equally excited about the
collaborative endeavor. It’s a chance for
her creativity to shine while honoring
Sunny’s memory. “I used to tuck a flower
behind one of Sunny’s ears; you’ll see that
in our group’s logo. It was her signature,
so it is fitting that an earring collection
would further the Sunny Days cause.”
It seems that with Sunny Days Rescue
Relief on the scene, local rescues, who
work so tirelessly and often without
thanks for animals in need, will have
additional financial support and exposure
in the community. Let’s help them have
more sunny days.
To learn more about Sunny Days Rescue
Relief visit,
www.sunnydaysrescuerelief.org
To purchase earrings from the True Blue
collection, visit
www.TrueBlueCollection.etsy.com
Special Thanks to: Our model. Fashion Stylist Andrea
Serrano, www.andreaserrano.com. Makeup by Elina
Mille of Bellelina, www.bellelina.com. Photography by
Olsen Imagery, www.lauraolsen.com
Andrea Serrano, one of Charleston Magazine's "Most Fashionable" is True Blue. Are you?
Lowcountrydog 13Andrea Serrano, one of Charleston Magazine's "Most Fashionable" is True Blue. Are you?
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Hound mix newborns. Lovingly fostered for Pet Helpers by Pam & Larry Haskell.
P Newborns P
There is no
psychiatrist in the World
like a Puppy licking your face. - Bern Williams
Hound mix newborns. Lovingly fostered for Pet Helpers by Pam & Larry Haskell.
photography by Laura Olsen Imagery
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Megan Scott of FortyLix Kennels graciously allowed us to snuggle with her litter of German Wirehaired Pointer puppies. Right, Inset, Top: a Pet Helpers pup fostered by Brian Foster and Laura Olsen. Right, Inset, Below: The sole surviving Weimaraner of a litter owned by Linda Weick, Teresa Weick Treat & Richard Treat, and Bill Flynn. She is appropriately named, Hope.
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Top and middle below, shots of the mixed breed foster puppies from "The Folsen Zoo," the home of serial puppy fosters Laura Olsen and Brian Foster. Below, right and left, gorgeous shots of Hope, the baby Weimaraner.
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upcoming eventsevery saturday in the spring and summer. cas adoptable dogs at the marion square farmer’s market.
every friday in april, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 6:00pm charleston city paper’s 9th annual free movies in marion square. Food
from D’Allesandro’s Pizza, Roti Rolls, The
Taco Spot, Hello My Name is BBQ, Cory’s
Grilled Cheese & O-Ku. Beer from New
Belgium Brewery. For movie line-up, call
577-5304 ext 140. Kid friendly and pet
friendly, but no outside coolers, please.
april 14th & 15th: 11:00am-5:00pm pet fest and lcdm model contest. Do you dream of your dog on the cover
of Lowcountry Dog Magazine? Now’s your
chance! Enter the LCDM model contest
at this year’s Pet Fest. It’s a free and fun
contest where your dog will meet publisher
Leah England and his or her doggie
headshot will be taken. Last year 600 dogs
vied for the prize! Mark your calendars
now for this fun event filled with dog
friendly vendors, rescues and shelters, a
charity walk, a microchip clinic, frisbee
demonstrations, entertainment, food
tents and much more. Entry into the event
is $5 per person. Palmetto Islands County
Park in Mt. Pleasant. www.ccprc.com or
(843) 795-4386 for more info.
april 7th 7:00pm dogs with a cause at the river dogs game. Silent Auction, Raffles and more
benefit Sunny Days Rescue Relief. www.
sunnydaysrescuerelief.org
april 21st 11:00am-2:00pm greyhound pets of america meet & greet at palmetto paws. Have
you been considering adding to your
current pack? Looking for a new playmate
for your pet? Interested in volunteering
for a great cause? This is your opportunity!
Palmetto Paws will be offering a variety of
in-store specials for our customers AND
a portion of the proceeds for in-store
specials will go to the Greyhound group.
www.palmettopaws.com
april 27th – 29th 9:00am-4:00pm the charleston dog training club akc agility trials. Dogs will
compete on courses including jumps,
tunnels, weavepoles, seesaws, and tires.
Wappoo Shelter at James Island County
Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston
Park admission is $1. Spectators and well-
behaved leashed dogs are welcome. Visit
www.charlestondogtraining.com or call
(843) 696-2892 or [email protected] for
more information.
april 28th 11:00am -2:00pm wild heir labrador rescue meet & greet at palmetto paws. Have you
been considering adding to your current
pack? Looking for a new playmate for your
pet? Interested in volunteering for a great
cause? This is your opportunity! Palmetto
Paws will be offering a variety of in-store
specials for our customers AND a portion
of the proceeds for in-store specials will go
to Wild Heir. www.palmettopaws.com
april 28th 11:ooam-1:oopm veterinary specialty care open house. Come tour the new facility! 985
Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mt. Pleasant.
april 29th 11:00am - 4:00pm dog days at mixson. Park
Circle Area, North Charleston. www.
Charlestonanimalsociety.org for more
info.
may 5th 9:00am the 8th annual charleston dog show. Marion
Square. The Charleston Dog Show
promises all of the fun and none of
the fuss of a traditional dog show. 14
different classes. Entry fees are $10.00
per dog per class and participants can
enter up to 10 minutes prior to each class.
Blessing of the Dogs, Dog Rescue Village,
Dog Vendors, Microchipping, Canine
Good Citizen Testing, Silent Auction and
Obedience Demonstrations. Proceeds
support Greyhound Pets of America-Chs
Lowcountry Lab Rescue, Rescue Village
members and Middleton Place Hounds
charlestondogshow.com.
may 6th 11:00am to 2:00pm st. andrew's parks and paws. Brinker
field in W. Ashley (1095 Playground Rd). $3
per dog, owners are free. Many vendors,
dog sport demonstrations, food for
purchase, and contests. Contact Lindsay at
[email protected] for info.
may 9th sunny days rescue relief yappy hour at mosaic. Mt. Pleasant.
Time TBA. www.sunnydaysrescuerelief.org
may 16th sunny days rescue relief yappy hour at bohicket maria. Time TBA. www.sunnydaysrescuerelief.org
may 12th 8:00am 3rd annual leslie mccravy memorial 5K run/walk. Benefits Pet Helpers. Edwin S.
Taylor Fishing Pier in Folly Beach. www.
pethelpers.org for registration info.
may 18th 10:30am wescott plantation golf tournament for the animals. Calling all golfers!
We are looking for some players to come
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may 19th 11:00am-2:00pm lowcountry lab rescue meet & greet at palmetto paws. Have you
been considering adding to your current
pack? Looking for a new playmate for your
pet? Interested in volunteering for a great
cause? This is your opportunity! Palmetto
Paws will be offering a variety of in-store
specials for our customers AND a portion
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Questions? Comments?Call 843-478-0266. Want to submit event information?Visit www.lowcountrydog.com and click on Add an Event. We will do our best to include your event as space allows. Our online calendar lists all events in full.
In beautiful Charleston, the seasons
of Spring and Summer give us many
opportunities for fun in the out-of-doors
with our pets. But there are hidden
dangers here in our beloved coastal town.
It’s important to be well aware of these
potentially harmful situations so we can
avoid a difficult trip to the Emergency Vet.
Sago Palm toxicity:
Sago palms are a very popular plant
in coastal areas. They make for beautiful
landscaping but my message to any pet
owner would be to dig them up immediately
and get rid of them! This is one of the most
toxic plant ingestions I see. The results
of eating any portion of this plant, with
the bulb being the most toxic portion,
can involve vomiting and liver failure.
This is an extremely costly case to treat
medically and unfortunately, even with
the most advanced care, most patients
die. If your pet has ingested any portion,
have them seen immediately. Your vet
will recommend blood work to see if
there have been any effects to the liver.
It can, however, take a few days before
the liver values change. Even if blood
work is normal, any pet that has been
exposed to this toxin should be treated
medically for hepatitis (inflammation of
the liver) and upset stomach. Most pets
die from ingestion within days, some
are treated for weeks before improving.
Please spread the word to any pet
owners you know that have this in their
yard or are considering landscaping in
the future not to have this in their yard.
Heat Stroke:
It seems as though this topic is covered
every year by veterinary professionals yet
we still see heat strokes year after year.
Everyone knows that they can avoid heat
stroke by not leaving their pet in a hot car,
not taking them on a run in the heat and
humidity, etc. After years of experience
though I have learned that these are
not the only causes of overheating.
We see a lot of heat related emergencies
in the late spring and early summer.
The reason for this is that pets have not
acclimated to the heat and humidity
yet. I would recommend taking your pet
on walks in the evening hours when it
is cooler out and learn to read the signs
when their pet is tired, don’t push them
to walk further than they are used to.
Since pets release heat through their
lungs not sweat glands, watch how your
pets breathing changes. As pets get warmer,
they pant to release excess heat. A normal
pant is when their tongue is hanging
moderately out of their mouths and in
the front of their mouths. The hotter
they become, their tongue starts to curl
and hang out of the side of their mouths.
Other signs of heat stroke include
collapse, glassy eyes, acting dazed or
confused, and can also include vomiting
or diarrhea. If you see this or suspect your
dog is too hot, you should hose them with
water and seek veterinary attention. This
can be a difficult situation to treat and
can be very costly for owners. Heat stroke
should not be taken lightly since it can
easily be fatal and is usually avoidable.
Boating accidents:
Lots of families take their furry friends
boating with them. The most common
boating related injury we see is the
result of a dog jumping from the boat
while the propeller is still on. This can
cause severe damage to the soft tissues
such as the skin, muscles, and vessels.
It can also cause fractures to the bones.
These wounds can be so infected from
the bacteria and contaminants in the
water we are unable to save the leg.
Tips to avoid this kind of injury include
not allowing your dog to jump in the water
before the propeller is turned off and has
stopped spinning, training your pet to
only jump on command, or keeping them
leashed and away from the edges of the boat.
Saltwater toxicity:
Most owners don’t realize that a fun
trip to the beach can be harmful to your
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Summer Safetyby Kelly Love, DVM
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photo by Flickr User: Cynr, Creative Commons
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I’ve noticed many dog owners are not
pleased with their dog’s response to
the COME command. I frequently hear
remarks like, “he only comes when it is
convenient for him.” This means a dog
owner did not teach and practice a reliable
recall under all circumstances. Teaching
a reliable recall takes time, patience and
consistency. However, short frequent
sessions that always set the dog up for
success will create the muscle memory
required for a solid recall.
Begin in a setting that has little to no
distractions. Distractions can include
other pets, kids, or even the TV. You will
also need a generous amount of tasty, soft,
pea-sized treats. Invest in a long training
line, preferably one 30 – 50ft. long. Not a
retractable leash, but a long training line
your dog can drag around.
Start by building on the basics. Put your
dog on a 6 ft. leash, and put him in a sit/
stay. Walk to the end of the leash and give
the release command. Encourage him to
come to you, and as he moves towards you
say the word “Come.” Get excited about it.
Be enthusiastic and make it fun! Once he
reaches you, say “good” or “yes” and give
lots of yummy treats. Practice this over
and over again until you can say the word
“Come” and your
dog comes to
you every single
time, with no
more than the
6 ft. length of
distance.
Now it’s
time to work
on calling him
to come to you
when he is not
in a sit/stay. If
the only way
you practice
your dog coming
to you is from
a sit/stay, that
is the only
context he will
u n d e r s t a n d .
Let’s face it,
when your dog
is in a Sit/Stay
that is typically
not when you
need him to come to you.
Still with little to no distraction, and
4-6 ft. of distance, begin calling your dog
to come to you when he is interested in
something else. Be prepared to reward
heavily, and use your leash to guide him
to you if need be. The leash is used to
encourage him to make a different choice,
and/or to lead him back to you so you can
continue to teach him the command. It
is not a harsh physical correction. Dogs
learn by repetition and association. The
repetition builds the muscle memory you
desire, and the high value rewards build
the association that great things happen
when he comes to you.
After you have done this from 4-6ft feet
for several days move on to 6-8 ft. Don’t
increase the distance too quickly at the
risk of your dog being unsuccessful. If
your dog is unsuccessful at 6 or 8 feet, go
back to 5 feet.
Repeat these short sessions several
times a day and soon you can begin to
add distractions and practice in different
environments. Still use your dragline
in these settings and always setting the
dog up for success. You will soon be able
to practice at 10 or 12 feet and different
locations. The dog is ALWAYS rewarded.
Remember, you want to continue to slowly
add distance and distraction, but never
add them at the same time. Also, don’t go
from little to no distractions to the most
distracting environment you can find –
such as the dog park. Work up to high
distracting environments, just as you are
working up to increased distance.
You’ll want to start offering real life
rewards such as affection, play, a bone, a
toy, a walk, a game of fetch, saying Hi to
the neighbor, and things he really likes.
It’s important that you intermittently
throw in the “jackpot” treat for a better
than average response. If his recall was
from a longer than average distance or in
a high distraction location, don’t hesitate
to reward heavily. There must be a reason
for the dog to comply and you don’t want
the incentive or enthusiasm to wear off.
If your dog bolts out the front door and
runs around for a half hour before coming
back to you, never punish him for coming
back. You may think you are scolding him
for bolting out, but your dog will associate
the scolding with coming back to you,
which can be detrimental to the reliable
recall.
Always call your dog to you for
things he likes. Every dog is unique, so
different dogs enjoy different things.
Some examples may include: meal time,
walk time, play time, snuggle time, etc.
Never call your dog to you for things he
finds unpleasant such as bath time, nail
trimmings, applying ear drops, etc.
One last thing – don’t make a habit of
only calling your dog to come from the
fenced yard to come inside and end “fun
time.” He will begin to associate his
coming to you with the end of freedom.
Make a point to call your dog to you while
he is out, give a big fat reward for the
recall, then give him the freedom to go
back and play.
If you devote consistent practice with
your recall, are patient and put in the
effort, you will soon have a dog that always
comes when called. If you try to skip steps
and move too quickly, you will have a
confused dog and you’ll be frustrated.
Learn more about Kristie Allen and her
training techniques at her website,
www.thelearningcanine.com
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The No Fail Recall
by Kristie Allen
photo by Flickr User: Thompson Chan, Creative Commons
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pet, but salt water can cause medical
problems. Some pets love to splash around
the in ocean. If the salt water is excessively
consumed, it can lead to diarrhea, vomiting,
or even neurologic signs caused by “salt
poisoning.” Neurologic signs can include
acting drunk, seizures, extreme lethargy,
or even coma. This is because the salt in
their system begins attracting water. When
it attracts excess water to the gut, it causes
profuse diarrhea and/ or vomiting. When
the salt gets into the bloodstream after
being digested, it will start to dehydrate
the brain and cause the signs listed above.
This is a medical emergency that needs
to be treated by your vet immediately!
Most vomiting and diarrhea will be self
limiting but the neurologic condition can
be deadly. One way to try avoid problems is
by bringing a bottle of water for your dog
to drink while they are at the beach so they
are less tempted to drink the salt water.
Another problem seen from swimming
in the ocean can be pneumonia. While
a dog is swimming they may get some
salt water in their lungs. Since the
water has a heavy salt concentration, it
will attract fluid into the lungs and can
basically cause a drowning situation in
which the lungs are filled with fluid.
This is again a medical emergency which
should receive immediate treatment.
A less common problem we see after
a day at the beach is sand impaction.
As pets ingest sand or ocean water they
can have sand settle in their stomach or
intestinal tract. This can cause vomiting
and sometimes an obstruction in the
intestinal tract in which the sand settles
and food or water cannot pass through.
Diagnosis of this condition and is treated
medically or, sometimes, is done by taking
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medically or, sometimes, surgically. Feel
free to let your pets have fun on the beach,
just use caution and watch them closely.
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