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Winter 2010

Volume 8, Issue 1

PublishersMarie TubbinGinny Theisen

Design and ProductionGinny Theisen

Contributing WritersAmy Behrendt

Amy FreeDebbie Jelich

Jamie Klinger-KrebsKris Majdacic

Heather Mohan-GibbonsJean Scherwenka

Pamela StaceColleen TerryJohn Theisen

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table of contents

Humane Society Adoptables 8Wisconsin Humane Society 9Good Eats! Raw Diet Benefits 10Dogs in the 'hood 11Mastiffs 12 Around the Waterbowl 1410 Your Vet Wishes You Knew 15Sporting Dogs: Questions Answered 16Canine Marketplace 18-23Moving on Without Molly May 24

Dogs Around Town 25Must Love Dogs 26I Love You ... Achoo! 27Kids' Page 28Crazy House! 29WAAGR Celebrates 5 Years 30Events 32Poet's Corner 33Yellow Bandana Dogs 34Breed Rescue Directory 35Pet Safety Tips for the Holidays 36

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Humane Society Adoptables

Washington County Humane Society

262-677-4388www.washingtoncountyhumane.orgLooking for an all around good dog with a terrific personality and a love of life? Then Spike is the one for you! He’s a fun loving and playful 1 year old neutered male Border Collie/Husky Mix who just so hap-pens to be good with kids and other dogs. Spike has plenty of energy, he’s very smart and he will need a family who will keep him busy. Give Spike the best gift ever this Christmas; the gift of a home and family…yours!

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Louis once had a family, but now he finds himself without a home for the holidays. This nice boy is 3.5 years old, about 70 pounds, and is a true "mixed breed" with features of lab, mastiff, ridgeback, terrier, and boxer.

Elmbrook Humane Society262-782-9261 www.ebhs.org

Meet Kilo, he is a fun loving fella. Kilo is a four year old, German Shepherd/Beagle mix. There is nothing better in life than playing for this guy. Kilo would love a family who is active. Kilo is a wonderful, active boy who could use some direction in life. Stop into the shelter today to say hello to this loveable boy, he would love to meet you!

For more information on Kilo, please visit our website at www.ebhs.org or call 262-782-9261.

Safe Harbor Humane Society262-694-4047

www.safeharborhumane.comThis puppy's name is Cornelia. Cornelia is a puppy that would do very good for some-one that wants to put some obedience training into her. She gets really happy when she plays and so we recommend a family with children 13 years and up. She is now 6 months old. Cornelia really needs her own family to love her enough to teach her how wonderful it can be to be a family member that is lovingly cared for.

Ozaukee County Humane Society262-377-7580

www.ozaukeehumane.orgLooking for a genuine conversation? Meet Angel, a sweetheart who likes to “chirp” to everyone she meets! This 7-month-old domestic shorthair cat was brought in to OHS after being abandoned by her owner. Angel is a very active, playful girl who loves to chase her cat charmer. Should you decide to adopt this wonderful girl, be pre-pared for plenty of purring!

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Ally is a wonderful girl! This 10-month-old walked into HAWS as a stray and has taken up residence in our hearts. She is 45 pounds of tail-wagging happiness who is looking for a family to call her own. Ally loves toys, treats, attention and everyone she meets. All she wants for Christmas is your love!

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While the Wisconsin Humane Society is a pioneer that leads the way for oth-er shelters in how animal rescue work can be done better, it also has a rich, 130-year-old legacy of building a com-munity where people value animals and treat them with respect and kind-ness. This is the Wisconsin Humane Society's mission with the goal of sav-ing lives.

“The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) has enormous pride in what's been achieved so far,” said Anne Reed, Executive Director of WHS. “We have a strong sense of stewardship, but our 'status quo' is taking the next risk.” WHS has taken the lead on a number of sheltering issues, including pediatric neutering, no-fee adult cat adoption, and being a no-kill shelter. “Many shelters have been able to follow our lead. We have the ability to take a risk which increases the ability of others in other communities to also take a risk,” Reed continued. This in turn helps save animals' lives.

WHS gets animals from three sourc-es: surrenders, Milwaukee Area Do-mestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC), and transfers from other shelters. WHS is an open admissions shelter, so people can come in with-out an appointment to surrender an animal. “They can walk away with the burden removed, knowing they did the right thing,” said Reed. “There is a significant surrender population,” she continued. “Thousands of animals a year are surrendered for economic rea-sons. Others are surrendered because the owners don't have the time to work with an unwanted behavior. Rarely, though, are animals surrendered be-cause there is something wrong with the animal.”

WHS is able to accept strays and sei-zures more from MADACC than other shelters. It also gets transfers from shelters in the state and throughout the Midwest through the PetSmart Charities Rescue Waggin' Program for dogs. “We are privileged to offer dogs from areas where it's more difficult for animals to be adopted,” said Reed.

Over 20,000 animals were helped through veterinary services, wildlife services, fostering, and other services this year. In 2009, 10,310 animals were adopted from WHS and the Ozaukee Humane Society.

The Ozaukee Humane Society merged with WHS in 2004. The next step that WHS will take is the opening of the Wisconsin Humane Society Ozau-kee Campus: Victoria Wellens Center, scheduled for March 2011.

The Ozaukee Campus shelter will be the first “green” LEED-certified (Lead-ership in Energy and Environmental Design) animal shelter in the Midwest and one of only a handful in the coun-try. When a building aims for LEED certification, it uses strategies to im-prove energy use and water efficiency, plus other environmental savings.

The new facility will be located at the corner of Highway 33 and West Dekora Woods Boulevard in Saukville. It will consist of an adoption center, veteri-nary clinic, and classroom space. The increased access and visibility will lead to a higher adoption rate, expanded educational offerings, more volunteers, and greater community involvement.

“You speak with a building, before you speak with the people or see the animals,” said Reed. “Our message

is that an animal shelter is not what you thought it was. The architects of the new facility understood our mes-sage and could help us explain that by making the facility so beautiful and so different from what people expect an animal shelter to be.”

“Ozaukee County has grown into a ma-jor population center. There is a need for welfare at a level that the new build-ing can support. We are really excited about the veterinary clinic.” said Reed. All animals surrendered at the Ozau-kee Campus will be spared a ride to the WHS veterinary facility in downtown Milwaukee for medical care and then back to Ozaukee. The onsite Ozaukee veterinary clinic reduces stress for the animals and decreases the time to get animals ready for adoption.

The Ozaukee Campus facility will be able to offer in-shelter education, in continuation of WHS's extensive educational services for children and adults. Education for adults is aimed at providing the tools to build a re-warding relationship with animals. “It's not just that people help animals,” Reed said, “Animals help people. It's part of the circle of healing.”

See the WHS web site for adoptable animals, volunteer opportunities, and a calendar of educational events at www.wihumane.org.

Kris Majdacic is a writer and an online writing instructor at Axia College of the University of Phoenix. She lives in Glendale, Wisconsin.

A Leader in Animal Sheltering

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Move over Alpo®. After reading this, it just might be replaced by a big juicy bone, fresh from your local meat department. If you thought dry kibble was the only way to provide your dog with a sound nutri-tional diet, you’ll be interested to learn the benefits of providing your pooch with a raw food diet.

When we speak of raw dog food, we are referring to uncooked meat, meaty bones, muscle meat and organs. Also to be con-sidered is raw milk (unpasteurized), raw butter, and, of course, fruits and vegeta-bles. There are companies that prepare the food by freezing it with about 10% veg-etable matter so that your pup can enjoy it fresh from the refrigerator or warmed to room temperature. Simply place the meat in a plastic “baggie”, and let hot water warm your dog’s dinner up.

At first glance, this may seem like a recipe for disaster from a bacterial perspective. Not so, says Henry Pasternak, a veteri-narian from Los Angeles, California. He claims that starting a puppy on a raw diet could result in increasing her life span. “Dogs are more resistant to salmo-nella than humans. They get sick more from plants than meat.” While he admits that there is always a potential for dogs to ingest bacteria after ingesting warmed meat, he has not seen it happen personal-ly. “The freezing destroys most parasites (if the product is sold within the United States). It’s very rare to see an issue de-velop.”

What he does see is an opportunity for owners to provide their dogs with pre-ventative medicine. “Raw food is basically medicine. Any time you process or cook the meat all the enzymes are destroyed. The living nutrients of a raw food diet are much healthier for your dog than the ‘de-stroyed nutrients’ that have been put in dry kibble.” At the microscopic level, raw food is what the body desires, according to Pasternak.

It is believed that using a raw food diet helps boost the natural resistances that dogs already have to issues such as shed-ding, allergies, hot spots, fleas, inflamma-tory bowel disease, gastrointestinal problems, degenerative diseases, immunity disorders and cancer. The food can help

heal illnesses and prevent new ones from developing, due to the flood of nutrients which are easily digested in raw meat. Show me that smile again.

From the outside, raw food could win a blue ribbon purely for its cosmetic ap-peal. No need to visit the doggy dentist or sweet talk your pup into letting you brush his teeth, as you’ll find that a raw soup bone with marrow naturally cleans their pearly whites, as well as combating arthri-tis in older canines. A word about bones: dogs are able to digest raw bones, but not cooked, according to Dr. Pasternak. Visit your local meat market to find some soup bones that will satisfy even your most fin-icky eater.

Macho, macho, dog!

The dog’s neck and shoulder muscles are given a hearty workout from the ef-fort used in ripping and chewing the raw, meaty bones. Some say your dog’s coat will cast a healthier sheen, and that “doggy smell” will disappear forever. Re-sponsible breeders suggest that a raw diet will prevent quick growth spurts, which allows for a more natural development for a pup. You might find that your four-leg-ged friend shows a greater level of energy, and your once sluggish pup may show new signs of buoyancy after starting her on a raw food diet.

The price is right.

Believers in the raw food diet swear that visits to the vet are a thing of the past, and that benefit simply allows them more room in their budget to spend on quality prepared raw food for their dog. In addi-tion, it has been noted that many meat departments and butchers are more than happy to supply customers with freebies that they might otherwise throw away. A suggested feeding guideline is to give your dog 2-3% of your pet’s body weight daily. For example, a 20 pound Terrier will need to consume a half a pound of food per day,in order to maintain a healthy weight. Keep in mind your dog’s metabolism, age, general appetite, etc – there are no hardand fast rules here. If you choose to pur-chase a formula, be prepared to spend a little more than you might on your typi-

cal dry, processed dog food. For our friend the Terrier, you’ll need to budget for 3.5 pounds per week, or 14 lbs a month. Beef formula from Primal Pet Foods can cost an average of about $22.00 for a 4 lb. bag of nuggets. At the end of the week, you’re spending over $20.00 to keep your pooch on this holistic health plan.

Got milk?

Unpasteurized milk, that is. Although very difficult to purchase in most U.S. states, Dr. Pasternak considers raw milk (sheep, goat, cow) one of nature’s “mira-cles”, along with raw butter, which he states is a “medicine” for dogs with cancer. “All the nutrients are concentrated, and so they are very, very beneficial to their well-being”. Find Pasternak’s book Healing Pets with Nature’s Miracles on Amazon.com for more ideas on how to treat your dog’s ailments with a raw food diet.

Ideally, the raw food should be consist-ing of organic and hormone-free internal organ meats, and you will want to slowly integrate the new diet into your dog’s cur-rent meal plan. Dr. Tamara Hebbler sug-gests that if your dog is a “gulper”, that you’ll want to start with something like ground beef and ground up bones, to avoid the risk of your pooch “inhaling” a raw bone.

Many believe that the domestication of our furry friends has indeed changed their behavior, temperament and physical presence, but that our dogs’ digestion has remained very much the same as it was thousands of years ago when they roamed the earth freely. It could be argued that, while you can take the dog out of the wild, you can’t take the wild out of the dog.

Bon Appetit!

Colleen Terry Colleen Terry is the owner and writer of Douglass Avenue Dog Tales, a service that provides customers with “The Framed Fairy Tale of You and Your Pet”. Visit her at www.yourdogtale.com. She lives in Waukesha, Wisconsin with her husband Paul, and she is proud “mama” to Cocker Spaniels Oliver J. and Carmen Rose.

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Marianne Herrmann didn’t want another dog when her Schnauzer, Trunzer, died. “But I’d look out the window and feel sad when people walked past with their dogs. I tried going for walks alone, and I only felt sadder.” That’s when she and her partner Wendy Basel decided to check out different breeds at the dog show.

“We were on a health kick, want-ing to get more exercise,” Wendy

remembers. “It’s a lot easier to walk daily when you have a dog. In fact, it’s almost impossible to go for a walk by yourself, you know?” Australian Shepherds got their at-tention. “They’re very high-energy, and that’s what we wanted.”

They found a good breeder whose champion Chico and his mate Pep-per had a litter of puppies ready to go. Marianne and Wendy chose a blue merle female (speckles and streaks of blue/grey and white) and named her Alex. She was a dream to train, and they liked her so much they thought it might be nice to get her a pal. “We called the breeder and were told Chico and Pepper were having their last lit-ter.”

Alex came along to help choose her sister. All the puppies liked Alex, she had their mother’s exact color-ing. But a little red merle chose Wendy. “She was so cute. She fi t

in my baseball cap!” They named her Darby, and soon their exercise program began. You’ll see them to-day along river trails, through city parks, and on Riverwest sidewalks - an hour and a half in the morning and again at night.

Like many sisters, Alex and Darby have different personalities and a sweet, close relationship. A woman Marianne works with remarked that Darby and Alex are actually half-sisters because they weren’t from the same litter. “Really?” Marianne asked. “Are you and your sister from the same litter?”

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“What the Lion is to the Cat the Mastiff is to the Dog, the noblest of the family; he stands alone, and all others sinking before him. His courage does not ex-ceed his temper and generosity and in attachment he equals the kindest of his race.”

–Sydenham Edwards (1800).

These words are at the top of the home page of the Mastiff Club of America website, and they truly exemplify this mag-nificent breed, which has been prized by humans for its im-pressive qualities for thousands of years.

Although the origins of the Mas-tiff are somewhat mysterious, it is believed that the ancestral Mastiff or Molosser originally came from Asia (where im-ages of Mastiff-like dogs can be found as far back as 2500 BC) via the Middle East (where they can be seen chasing lions in bas reliefs from the Babylonian palace of Ashurbanipal). It is thought that either Phoenician traders brought these great dogs directly to England around 500 BC, or that the Mastiffs somehow made their way north to Great Britain across the Eu-ropean continent.

In any event, what is certain is that early on the English whole-heartedly embraced this breed (it is the oldest English breed), and kept it in its purest form. Many types of Mastiffs exist in the world today such as the Neapolitan Mastiff, the Tibetan Mastiff and the Dogue de Bor-deaux. But it is the English or

World Wars but during the same time the Mastiff nearly became extinct. The circumstances of war in Europe made it difficult for people to feed themselves let alone feed such large dogs. With the help of American breeding stock, the Mastiff was saved. In 2009, according to AKC statistics, it was ranked 27th out of 164 registered breeds.

The Irish Wolfhound and the Great Dane may be taller, but the Mastiff is the largest of the dog breeds in terms of mass. According to the AKC breed standard, males should be a minimum of 30 inches at the shoulder and females should be 27.5 inches at the shoulder. A Mastiff should be rectangular, with its height coming from the depth of the body rather than the length of the legs. As it moves, a Mastiff should ap-pear strong and powerful. They should be heavy-boned and muscular, with males weigh-ing between 150-250 pounds, and females weighing between 120-200 pounds. In March 1989, the Guinness Book of World Records listed the Mastiff Zorba as the world’s largest dog at 343 pounds. He was over eight feet long from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail, and measured 35 inches at the shoulder!

Mastiffs do not fully mature until they are about three years old. For the sake of healthy bone and muscle development, they must eat a high calcium puppy food for the first two years of their lives, and not ex-ercise too strenuously.

the Old English Mastiff that is simply referred to as the Mastiff in English-speaking countries.

When Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 BC, he was so tak-en with the Mastiffs’ bravery in battle that he brought many of them back to Rome with him. There, the “Pugnaces Britanni-ae” as they were called, fought in the Colosseum against both wild animals and humans. Some Roman soldiers trained them for war and protection. It is said that Hannibal crossed the Alps with battalions of Mas-tiffs.

In England, Mastiffs guarded estates and castles and were also used in bear baiting. Chaucer referred to them as “Alaunts”, and wrote that a Mastiff was “as large as a steer”. Some believe that a Mastiff and a Spaniel made the trip to the New World on the Mayflower.

By the 19th Century, the Mas-tiff’s popularity in England was for the most part on the de-cline. They were used to pull munitions wagons during the

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The Mastiff’s coat is short with a dense undercoat, and it can be fawn, apricot or brindle. Our cover boy Titan is a reverse fawn and black brindle. The muzzle, nose, eyes, and ears should be dark - the darker the better. Grooming is not de-manding, although bathing a Mastiff must be challenging!

Mastiffs have large litters (6-14 pups), and for a giant breed, are long-lived (10-12 years). Health issues include hip dysplasia, bloat, and eye problems. All Mastiffs snore due to their long soft palettes, but not all Mastiffs drool!

Despite its formidable physi-cal presence and strength, the Mastiff really is a “gentle giant”. They are protective only when they need to be. Mastiffs thrive on human companionship, and in fact, without that closeness can’t fully develop emotionally. They absolutely need and want their human families near them. Even though they take up a lot of space, they are very much an inside dog; they’re couch pota-toes, and very sensitive to the moods of their “people”. They love to play, and seem to sense

what is physically appropriate for each family member. They are considerate of both chil-dren’s and other dogs’ personal spaces.

With patience, Mastiffs can be easily trained. When the rules have been established, Mastiffs don’t pull, jump or bark exces-sively. They aren’t too fond of summer heat however, and like Titan, might change positions all afternoon in order to stay in the shade of a large backyard tree. And like Titan, a Mastiff might enjoy a dip in a sprinkler

or a wading pool, and perhaps a romp in the snow.

Finally, if you want to imagine a grand and ancient breed cross-ing the Alps, chasing a lion, or guarding a castle, look to the Mastiff. And, if you want a fan-tastic companion who will bond with you, love you, play with you, protect you, and keep your toes warm at night, the Mastiff just might be the dog for you!

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Mastiff National Breed Clubwww.mastiff.org

Mastiff Club of America RescueMary Lynn Speer2346 140th AvenueGlenwood City, WI 53403

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My name is Celine and I'm a third year student at UGA's College of Veterinary Medicine. I found that there needs to be a better system to connect disabled animals online be-cause I had the hardest time look-ing for a precious wheelchair dog. Therefore, I am in the process of making www.disabledanimal.com This is a classification system to where people can list their animals for free and it is completely dedicat-ed to disabilities. Please take the time to list your wonderful disabled animals on the automated site. I was so frustrated at petfinder be-cause you can't classify all of them as "special needs" and expect peo-ple to sort through 1,000 + hits. My website is bare bones right now but I'm going to do my best to make it well-established. You have full con-trol over the listings. Please help me to spread the word! Celine Hig-gins University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine DVM Class of 2012 [email protected].

Horses Perish in Barn Fire

When I received the call from Cin-dy Bondowski that she had lost 24 horses in a barn fire on November 24, I couldn’t stop thinking “why?” I realize there are heartbreak-ing tragedies everyday that affect people all over the world but I just couldn’t stop thinking about Cin-dy’s loss. You see? Cindy and Jim are some of the most caring people I have ever met. They both have a profound love for animals, work

their horse rescue 24/7 to save horses, retrain them and then find good homes for them.

I visited Cindy and Jim and had previously met many of the horses who perished in Wednesday’s barn fire. Cindy could hardly speak when we chatted but I could un-derstand clearly when she said, “I rescued them and worked hard to save them and to give them a bet-ter life, and I lost them.” I can only imagine the pain that Cindy and Jim are enduring as they grieve for their horses at this very moment… that said, my thoughts and prayers will be with them for quite awhile. Animal Fairy Charities pays trib-ute to Jim and Cindy for all of their tireless efforts to help horses in need. We can only hope that they will find the strength to rebuild and to recommit their lives to the pas-sion that gave them so much love in return.

Animal Fairy Charities would like to help raise support for Jim and Cindy to help them rebuild their barn and their lives. If you would like to donate to help Jim and Cin-dy, please log on to https://www.an-imalfairycharities.org/JOIN_US_NOW_.html and click “Support Jim and Cindy” in the comments field.

Submitted by: Debra A. Lopez at Animal Fairy Charities

Great Lakes Pet Expo

How do you define fun?

Perhaps it's sitting home on a warm summer day enjoying the breeze and sipping a cool beverage? Area pet lovers define fun using just four words:

Great Lakes Pet Exposition!

Held annually on SUPER BOWL SATURDAY, the Great Lakes Pet Exposition attracts people from throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Thousands of pet lovers flock to the exposition hall for an entire day of fun for the entire family.

Bring a can of food with you to re-ceive $1.00 off of your admission price!! Proceeds to benefit the Hun-ger Task Force.

When: February 5th 10am - 6pm.

Where: State Fair Park, Wisconsin Exposition Center

Admission: Adults $6.00Kids under 10 $3.00

Fetch will be there, handing out the latest issue of our magazine. Look for us there and stop by to say hello!


Check Fetch online for links to adoptable

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10 THINGS YOUR VETERINARIAN WISHES YOU KNEW

Euthanizing sick or injured pets is not the hardest part of my job. The hardest part of my job is seeing pets whose owners don’t take good care of them, so they suffer unnecessarily from preventable or fixable problems.

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2 Please don’t give your pets medication that wasn’t prescribed for them by a veterinarian. Medications that are safe for humans may not be safe for pets. That includes herbs and vitamin supplements. Call your vet and ask!

When I make a recommendation for your pet, I am more than happy to explain why. It doesn’t bother me a bit when you ask “What is the benefit of this procedure? Are there alternatives?” Educating you is part of my job, but I can’t answer your questions if you don’t ask them.

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4 Unless your breeder, your chiropractor, or the cashier at the pet supply store has a veterinary license, he or she should not be giving medical advice for your pet. And, shockingly, a lot of the medical advice you can find on the Internet is untrue. It takes years of full-time education to qualify as a veterinarian. Owning a lot of dogs, or letting them make babies in the backyard isn’t enough.

5 Breeding dogs is a complicated and messy business. It requires a lot of knowledge to do correctly, and you probably will not make much money at it. If you are really unlucky, it will cost a lot of money and heartache. If you want to try it anyway, learn about the process first so that you are prepared for every possibility. We hate taking phone calls in the middle of the night from someone whose Chihuahua is in labor, who thinks she may be having a problem, and who can’t afford to let us help.

6 Compared to human medicine, veterinary medicine is a bargain. That’s partly because we don’t pay legions of insurance processors and malpractice lawyers like our counterparts in human medicine, and because we and our staff don’t earn as much as MDs and RNs. But it’s also because we are always looking for ways to make care more efficient and less expensive. We have to, or nobody could afford to take care of their pets. People who have health insurance usually don’t realize how much their own medical care costs.

7 We wish we could take care of animals for free. Unfortunately, veterinary school wasn’t free, our staff needs to make a living, and you’d be amazed what it costs to equip and supply a veterinary clinic. That means that we have to charge you, or we’ll go out of business. The reason we don’t offer payment plans is that people who have promised to make payments in the past never made them.

8 It drives me crazy to see morbidly obese dogs whose owners insist, “Yes, but he’s happy.” Really, he’d be happier if he were in good body condition so he could run and play without gasping for breath, without his joints hurting. He just doesn’t understand the connection between overeating and his physical misery. Try giving just half a treat instead of a whole one; I bet he still loves it.

9 If your dog is yelping at my office, odds are good that he is frightened, not in pain. I go slowly and gently, but that doesn’t help a dog that’s panicking before I even enter the room. A well-socialized dog that is accustomed to being handled won’t be bothered by a trip to the vet. However, if your dog is terrified of strangers, bites you whenever you try to touch his feet, and has never been required to do anything he doesn’t want to do, he won’t like coming to see me.

10 I really did become a veterinarian because I love animals. A friendly dog can always put a smile on my face, and I think cats are nature’s masterpieces. I like people, too, but for some reason I don’t feel the same need to scratch their ears and give them smooches.

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ington. Her family is owned by a Rough Collie, two cats and a cockatiel.

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You broke down and finally did it. You bought a hunting puppy with a solid hunting pedigree. Now what? Where do you keep it? How do you train it? What restrictions should you have for the pup, for you and your family? These and many more questions should be answered before you even bring your puppy home. But if you are like most people, you’ll likely just learn as you go. That’s OK. That’s how I trained my two hunting dogs and they do a solid job of finding and retrieving pheasants, ducks, and geese. But here are some tips I’ve learned from training my two Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and from helping some friends and family members train their hunting dogs. Follow them and you’ll save time and re-duce your frustration in getting a solid hunting companion and new best friend.

Where should you keep your dog – inside or outside? I kept my first Chessie outside, while my current Chessie stays inside. So, I have no strong preference either way. There are benefits and draw-backs to each. Many “old-timers” believed that a hunting dog has to be kept outside. They think that being outside “toughens” the dog. From a pure hunting perspective, a dog kept outside will be more used to the outside temperature. This can be helpful while hunt-ing in extreme heat or cold, but I rarely hunt a lot when it is really hot or cold. One benefit of an outside dog is that the dog never messes up the inside of the house.

There are no accidents, no drool, and no hair on the couch, bed, or floors. Nor do you have to worry about your puppy chewing your favorite pair of shoes.

A dog kept inside offers you the comfort of their presence and the protection of their keen senses. Just having my dog near me is good for my mental health. From a hunting perspective, a big benefit of an inside dog is that you have additional training op-portunities simply because the dog is with you more. You can practice and reinforce many train-ing hunting related commands inside. Sit, stay, find, drop, down, and even hand signals can all be done inside. Often, these can be done while watching TV, working on the computer, or doing other household jobs.

My favorite training sessions occur each night in my house. My Chessie and I play “hide and seek.” I use her training dummy and hide it somewhere in the house. She has to find it. But first she has to sit, lie down and stay while I hide it. Then she has to find it. This requires use of her sense of smell as I often “bury” it under objects. Once she finds it, then she gets to practice sit, stay, hold, and drop. She loves this game and often requests it by begging for her dummy so we can play!

How do you train your hunting puppy? It starts with the same basic commands that any dog

training does. Sit, come, no, down and stay are the basic commands that must be mastered. For a hunting dog these commands are not just “nice to have”. They are essential. They may even save the dog’s life! A hunting friend lost his golden retriever when the dog chased a pheasant across the road and got struck by a car. The Golden ignored my friend’s “stay” and “here” commands and paid the ultimate price. Don’t let this happen to you. Make sure your dog obeys these basic commands before taking them out hunting.

Once your puppy masters these commands they can move to more hunt-specific commands like fetch, hold, drop, and heel. Advanced hunt commands may also include hand and whistle signals. There are many books, videos, DVDs,

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and Internet sites that can assist you with breed and game specific commands. Use them. I can’t be-gin to provide you all these details in this article. If money is not an issue for you, you can hire a profes-sional trainer to train your dog. It can cost several thousands of dol-lars to completely train your dog. But, you can often hire a profes-sional trainer by the hour. Some breeders/trainers even include some training in the purchase price of the puppy. For a couple hundred dollars you can often get valuable training tips.

Remember, the most important training is really your own train-ing! The most important training attribute you can have is patience. You’ve heard the saying “practice makes perfect”. Well, this cer-tainly applies to dog training. I recommend spending at least 30 minutes per day training your hunting puppy. Spend more time if you can. But don’t try training after you get mad or frustrated with your dog. Your attitude is important; I think my dogs sense my emotions.

I also have several “house rules” that I use with my Chessie to remind her that I am the “pack leader.” Being the pack leader is critical to ensure that she listens to me. I always feed her and don’t let her eat until I say “OK.” I always go through the front door first. I have two spots with dog beds for her. These are her spots and I rarely intrude on her when she is in them. She doesn’t sit on our bed or furniture. She never gets table scraps while we are eating so she never begs. Although, she does check the floor after we have eaten and she sometimes finds “treats” there.

Should you use treats while train-ing? I was stubborn on this one. I

John Theisen grew up on a dairy farm

near Allenton, WI and had several

mixed dog breeds on the family farm.

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Ginny, his wife, and they can often be

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peake Bay Retriever named True.

thought that I could train just as well by using praise as I could by using treats. I was wrong. My second Chessie learned her com-mands twice as fast when she was given a treat versus simply given praise. I only needed to use the treats for the first several training sessions. Once she learned the commands and had success re-warded with food, she didn’t seem too upset once I traded treats for praise.

My most important training tip is to get your dog on birds – lots of birds. The best ways to do this are:

1. Take your dog to a hunting club and buy however many birds you can afford and have your dog hunt them.

2. Get a dog training permit from the Department of Natural Re-sources. This permit costs about $25 and is good for three years. Then buy the birds and release them on the property that you designated on the training permit. You need access to private land for this. Birds bought this way are

often 25-75% less expensive then birds at a hunting club.

My final tip for your hunting dog is to care for your dog after the hunt before you care for yourself. Remember the old cowboy movies? The cowboys always took care of their horse before they cared for themselves. They knew without their horse, they wouldn’t sur-vive. Well, its kind of similar for hunters. Without our dog, the day would not be nearly as enjoy-able. So, feed and water your dog. Then groom them and check their coat, paws, and body for injuries. Once complete, you can then feed yourself knowing that your hunt-ing buddy will be willing and able to go out with you again.

John Theisen

Canine MarketplaceA N I M A L C OM MU N I CAT I O N

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B L A D E S H A R P E N I N G

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Neu N Sharp 414-353-8213Factory edge sharpening for pet groomers

B OA R D I N G & K E N N E L S

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7 Mile Pet Boarding and Grooming8181 W. 7 Mile Road Franksville 262-835-4005www.7milepets.com [email protected]

Animal Motel 262-781-520013175 W. Silver Spring Rd. Butlerwww.animalmotel.net [email protected]

Camp Bow Wow1707 Paramount Court Waukesha262-547-9663 [email protected] www.campbowwow.com/waukesha

Premier Doggy Day & Overnight Camp

Just Like Home Doggie Motel [email protected]

Sullivan Veterinary Service 262-593-8021103 Main Street Sullivan

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Camp K-9 Pet Care Center 608-249-39394934 Felland Rd Madisonwww.campk9petcare.com

Just Like Home Doggie Motel [email protected] Columbus/Watertown

Ruffin' It Resort 608-310-4299635 Struck St. Madisonwww.ruffinitresort.com [email protected]

Sullivan Veterinary Service 262-593-8021103 Main St. Sullivan

Verona Boarding Service 608-848-364765 Half Mile Rd Verona-

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7 Mile Pet Boarding and Grooming 262-835-4005 8181 W. 7 Mile Rd. Franksvillewww.7milepets.com [email protected]

Orphaned Kanines 262-681-14151922 Kremer Avenue Racine

D E N T I ST RY S P E C I A L I STS-Animal Dental Center 888-598-6684Glendale/Oshkosh www.mypetsdentist.com

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Camp Dogwood 312-458-9549www.campdogwood.com Winter Camp - January 14-16

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4 My Dogz- Professional Pet Training 262-820-0763N60 W22849 Silver Spring Drive Sussex www.4mydogz.com [email protected] Animal Motel 262-781-520013175 W. Silver Spring Rd. Butlerwww.animalmotel.net [email protected]

Best Paw Forward Dog Training 262-369-3935Hartland & Pewaukee Locations www.bestpawforward.net [email protected]

Cudahy Kennel Club 414-769-07583820 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Saint Franciswww.cudahykennelclub.orgOnly $85 for new training class or only $70 for continu-ing classes. Obedience, Agility, Conformation, Puppy Kindergarten, and Manners Training

Dawgs in Motion 262-268-8000580 N. Dekora Woods Blvd. Saukvillewww.dawgsinmotion.com [email protected]

Dog’s Best Friend Premier Dog Training 414-476-55115932 W. Mitchell St. West Allis

For Pet's Sake 888-581-9070828 Perkins Dr. #200 Mukwonago

Hound Handlers, LLC 262-894-0235www.houndhandlers.com West Bend/Kewaskum

Milwaukee Dog Training Club 414-961-61634275 North Humboldt Milwaukee Paws-itivly Behaved K9s 262-488-19829823 S. 13th St. Oak Creekwww.pawsitivlyk9s.com [email protected]

Rock's Positive K-9 Training 262-662-4160Specializing in Behavior Problems

Take the Lead 414-916-2851528 S. 108th St. West Allis The Teacher's Pet Dog Training 414-282-7534www.theteacherspetdog-training.com

Think Pawsitive Dog Training 262-893-9540 [email protected]

Wisconsin Humane Society 414-ANIMALS4500 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukeewww.wihumane.org

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Teacher's Pet Dog Training 414-282-7534www.theteacherspetdog-training.com

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Brittany's Canine Academy 262-818-29575717 41st Ave [email protected]

Dogdom International 262-942-186010105 32nd Avenue Pleasant Prairie

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Proper Paws University2625 Eaton Ln Racine262-634-PAWS www.properpawsuniversity.com


The Teacher's Pet Dog Training 414-282-7534www.theteacherspetdog-training.com

D O G WAST E R E MOVA L

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Pile Patrol 414-6K9-POOPwww.pilepatrol.com [email protected] Most of Southeastern Wisconsin

D O G GY DAY CA R E

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Camp Bow Wow1707 Paramount Court Waukesha262-547-9663 [email protected] www.campbowwow.com/waukesha

Premier Doggy Day & Overnight Camp

Central Bark Doggy Day CareLocations throughout south & southeast Wisconsin.www.centralbarkusa.com

Brookfield 262-781-55543675 N. 124th Street BrookfieldJackson 262-677-41003767 Scenic Rd., Suite. F Slinger Lake Country 262-966-7637N77W31144 Hartman Ct., Unit K-9 HartlandManitowoc 920-652-96631910 Mirro Drive Manitowoc

Mequon 262-512-WOOF (9663) 11035 N. Industrial Dr. MequonMilwaukee Downtown 414-347-9612420 S. 1st St. MilwaukeeMilwaukee Northside 414-353-9991100 E. Abert Place MilwaukeeMenomonee Valley 414-933-4787333 North 25th St. MilwaukeeNew Berlin 262-785-04442105 S. 170th St. New BerlinOak Creek 414-571-15001075 W. Northbranch Dr. Oak CreekSussex 262-246-8100W227 N6193 Sussex Rd. SussexWaukesha Harmony 262-446-CARE (2273)1208 Dolphin Ct. WaukeshaWauwatosa 414-771-72006442 W. River Parkway Wauwatosa

Come Sit Stay Play Dog-U-cation Center414-234-07994224 W. Lincoln Ave West Milwaukee Cozy Lodge Doggie Day Care, LLC 262-334-87931410 Lang St. West Bend

Dog Tired Day Care 414-967-5857727 W. Glendale Ave. Milwaukeewww.dogtireddogs.com [email protected]

Doggy Office Doggy Daycare 262-783-PAWS3515 N 127th St. Brookfield

Fido Fitness 262-880-90469823 South 13th Street Oak Creekwww.pawsitivlyk9s.com [email protected]

Logans Pet Grooming & Daycare262-673-33302962 State Road 83. Hartford

North Shore Doggy Daycare LLC 414-352-22731980 W. Florist Ave. Milwaukee

Pooch Playhouse 262-646-PLAY24 Enterprise Road Delafield

Puppy Playground 414-764-78778411 South Liberty Lane Oak [email protected] --------------------------- Madison ----------------------------

Dawg Dayz Grooming & Care, LLC 608-850-49115305 W. River Rd. Waunakee

Happy Dogz 608-831-12833148 Deming Way Middleton

Happy Dogz 608-278-85636060 Mckee Rd Madison

Ruffin' It Resort 608-310-4299635 Struck St. Madisonwww.ruffinitresort.com [email protected]

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Fido Fitness 262-880-90469823 South 13th Street Oak Creekwww.pawsitivlyk9s.com [email protected]

F E N C I N G

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Hidden Fence of Wisconsin Year-round installation and service 262-376-1210www.hiddenfencewi.com

FO O D, T R E ATS & C O N S U LTS

Animal Doctor Holistic Veterinary Complex 414-422-1300S73 W16790 Janesville Rd. Muskego www.animaldoctormuskego.com

Bark N' Scratch Outpost 414-444-41105835 W. Bluemound Rd Milwaukee

Chewed for Thoughts [email protected]

The Doggy Bag 262-560-1717150 E. Wisconsin Ave. Oconomowoc

K-Nine Barber Shop 262-786-755015970 W. National Ave. New Berlin

The Natural Pet 414-482-PETS2532 E. Oklahoma Ave. Bay Viewwww.thenaturalpetllc.com

Specializing in natural and non-toxic foods and treats, toys, leashes, collars, oils, vitamins, and more.

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Purity Pet Food 262-895-4725 [email protected], human grade food, treats and supplements for dogs and cats; delivered to your home. (avail-able nationwide)

Sullivan Veterinary Service 262-593-8021103 Main Street Sullivan

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3 Goldens And A Gator 262-752-90105200 Douglas Avenue, Suite C [email protected]

-G I F TS /A P PA R E L M E MO R A B L E S

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Animal Fairy Charitieswww.animalfairycharities.org, [email protected] national & international prevention of cruelty to all animals and aiding in their safety & welfare.

Doggie Dreams 414-964-5413www.elegantcello.com

G R O OM E RS & S PAS

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Animal Motel 262-781-5200 13175 W. Silver Spring Rd. Butlerwww.animalmotel.net [email protected]

Community Bark 414-364-9274 326 W. Brown Deer Rd Baysidewww.communitybark.net

Country Clip-Pets 262-783-574013841 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield

Cozy Lodge Doggie Day Care, LLC 262-334-87931410 Lang St. West Bend

A Doggy Day Spa LLC 414-352-37721980 W. Florist Ave. Glendale

Dawgs in Motion 262-268-8000580 N. Dekora Woods Blvd. [email protected]

Doggie Doo’s Spa 414-704-61114180 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee

The Elegant Pet 414-750-4700www.theelegantpet.net [email protected]

Fancy Paws 414-481-72974733 S. Packard Ave. Cudahy

Grooming by Katrina 262-646-98842410 Milwaukee St. Delafield

KerMor Pet Grooming 262-241-857510000 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon

K-Nine Barber Shop 262-786-755015970 W. National Ave. New Berlin

L.A. Grooming & Pet Services 262-369-0704303 Cottonwood Ave. Hartland

Logans Pet Grooming & Daycare 262-673-33302962 State Road 83. Hartford

Pampered Paws 414-476-43231826 N. Mayfair Rd. Wauwatosa

Portable Pet Groomers 877-268-2874www.portablepetgroomers.com [email protected] Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine Counties

The Purrfect Pooch 262-338-7941162 E. Washington St. West Bend

Snipz N' Tailz 414-727-29805121 W. Howard Ave. MilwaukeeDog & Cat Grooming www.snipzntailz.com

Styl'n Companions Pet Spa 262-641-608713844 W. Greenfield Ave. Brookfield

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Finer Details Pet Spa 608-795-98375502 Mahocker Road [email protected]

Pet Styles Grooming 608-271-8583639 Struck Street [email protected]

Spring Harbor Animal Hospital 608-238-3461 5129 University Avenue Madison

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A 1 Grooming by Barbie 262-554-12372625 Eaton Ln Racine

Portable Pet Groomers 877-268-2874 www.portablepetgroomers.com [email protected] Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine Counties

G U I D E D O G AS S O C I AT I O N S

OccuPaws Guide Dog Association 608-444-95556610 Fieldwood Road Madisonwww.occupaws.org

H O L I ST I C T R E ATM E N TS

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Purity Pet Food 262-895-4725 [email protected], human grade food, treats and supplements for dogs and cats; delivered to your home. (avail-able nationwide)

MO B I L E S E RV I C E S

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The Elegant Pet 414-750-4700www.theelegantpet.com [email protected]

Portable Pet Groomers 877-268-2874www.portablepetgroomers.com [email protected] Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine Counties

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Brittany's Canine Academy 262-818-29575717 41st Ave [email protected]

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Canine Massage Therapy 414-704-8112Douglas J Arthur, Certified Canine Massage TherapistHOME VISITS ONLY [email protected]

Certified in Canine Massage by the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, Boulder, CO

The Natural Pet 414-482-PETS2532 E. Oklahoma Ave. Bay Viewwww.thenaturalpetllc.com Specializing in natural and non-toxic foods and treats, toys, leashes, collars, oils, vitamins, and more.

(See coupon on page 19)

Silver Spring Animal Wellness Center 414-228-76551405 West Silver Spring Drive Milwaukeewww.vetcor.com/glendale

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AnShen Veterinary Acupuncture608-333-7811www.anshenvet.com [email protected]

P E T R E LO CAT I O N

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Animal Motel 262-781-520013175 W. Silver Spring Rd. Butlerwww.animalmotel.net [email protected]

P E T S I T T I N G/ D O G WA L K I N G

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Dependable Pet Care 414-425-7577121505 Barbary Court New [email protected] alt. # 414-737-1766

Professional Pet Sitting, Walking, Daycare & Overnight Stays - New Berlin, Brookfield, Greenfield, Hales Corners, Franklin, Greendale, Elm Grove, Waukesha & Milwaukee County.

Hannah Banana Pet Care 262-271-2974Serving Lake Country area and west side of Waukesha.

Mequon Pet Care 262-305-1275Covering Mequon, Thiensville, Cedarburg, Grafton, Fox Point, River Hills, and Bayside area.

North Shore Pet Connection LLC 414-352-8464Serving the North Shore area.

Paw Driven 414-550-2423 or 404-414-7469Downtown, Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Metro Milwaukee

Sharp's Superior Pet Sitting [email protected] the following zip codes: 53209, 53211, 53212, 53217

"The Pet Sitter" Rick Corbett 414-481-7838 or [email protected]

Dogs, cats, birds, exotics, fish, reptiles. Daily walks. In Home Pet Sitting. Insured.

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Skye's the Limit Pet Care, LLC Madison608-434-2646www.skyesthelimitpetcare.com

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Happy Trails Dog Walking Paula 262-833-0124Servicing Racine & Kenosha Counties

Hot! Dog! Sitters! 262-287-6075Serving the Kenosha, Wis are for over a decade

Sit and [email protected]

Bonded and Insured Professionals servicing Racine, Kenosha, and Southeast Milwaukee Counties.

P E T WAST E R E MOVA L

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CT Scoops LLC 262-366-7949www.scoopsremoval.comMilwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Washington Counties

Pile Patrol 414-6K9-POOPwww.pilepatrol.com [email protected] Most of Southeastern Wisconsin

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Sit and [email protected]

Bonded and Insured Professionals servicing Racine, Kenosha, and Southeast Milwaukee Counties.

P H OTO G R A P H Y/A R T I ST RY

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All Ears Pet Photography 262-320-7387 . www.allearsphotography.com [email protected]

The time we have with our pets seems to go by so quickly which is why it’s so important to have something timeless to remember them by. Unlike most photo studios All Ears Pet Photography specializes in photographing pets and their people. Call today.

In-Focus Photography 414-483-2526 www.infocusphotography.org

Paw Proof Portraits [email protected] www.paw-proof.com

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Peggy Morsch Life Photography414-550-53402738 N. Summnit Avenue [email protected]

For real images of the life you share with your dog, call Peggy today.

Power Paws - K9 Sport Photography N60 W22849 Silver Spring Dr. Sussex 262-820-0763

Stephanie Bartz Photography 414-453-2060www.sbartzphotography.com [email protected] shooting in moving vehicles, on a motorcycle, from water raft, in a kayak, and also on land. Patience with shy, sassy kids, K-9s, and grown-ups. Keeping surprise photo shoots under wraps.

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Paw Proof Portraits 414-276-67272050 North Cambridge Ave. [email protected] www.paw-proof.com --------------------- Racine/Kenosha ----------------------

-Paw Proof Portraits 414-276-67272050 North Cambridge Ave. [email protected] www.paw-proof.com

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Animal Fairy Charitieswww.animalfairycharities.org [email protected]

Fostering national & international prevention of cruelty to all animals and aiding in their safety & welfare.

Bark N' Scratch Outpost 414-444-4110 5835 W. Bluemound Rd Milwaukee

Metropawlis 414-273-PETS317 N. Broadway Milwaukeewww.metropawlis.com [email protected]

The Natural Pet 414-482-PETS2532 E. Oklahoma Ave. Bay Viewwww.thenaturalpetllc.com

Specializing in natural and non-toxic foods and treats, toys, leashes, collars, oils, vitamins, and more.

(See coupon on page 19)

Caesar’s Pet 414-423-58005686 Broad Street Greendale

FurBulous DogTMOrganic Dog ShampooFor more information, call Dave at 414-418-7760

Check our website for convenient Retail locationsand testimonials from satisfied pet owners. The first dog shampoo to achieve USDA organic certifica-tion. Great for dogs with itchy skin. Made for ani-mals, envied by humans.

www.furbulousdogshampoo.com

Pet Supplies 'N' More 262-679-6776S83 W20411 Janesville Rd. Muskego

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America's Best Value Inn 888-315-23783410 8th Street Wisconsin Rapidswww.innworks.com/wisconsinrapids

Baker's Sunset Bay Resort 608-254-8406921 Canyon Road Wisconsin Dellswww.sunsetbayresort.com

Best Western Grand Seasons Hotel 877-880-1054110 Grand Seasons Dr. Waupaca www.bestwesternwaupaca.com

Country House Resort 888-424-76042468 Sunnyside Road Sister Baywww.doorcountycountryhouse.com

Days Inn & Suites - Hotel of the Arts 414-265-56291840 N. 6th Street Milwaukeewww.hotelofthearts.com

Delton Oaks Resort on Lake Delton 608-253-4092730 E. Hiawatha Drive Wisconsin Dellswww.deltonoaks.com

Dillman's Bay Resort 715-588-314313277 Dillman's Way Lac du Flambeauwww.dillmans.com

The Edgewater 800-922-5512666 Wisconsin Avenue Madisonwww.theedgewater.com

Holiday Inn Express 800-465-43297184 Morrisonville Road Deforestwww.hiexpress.com/deforestwi

Motel 6 800-466-8356 3907 Milton Ave Janesvillewww.motel6-janesville.com Olympia Resort & Conference Center800-558-9573 www.olympiaresort.com1350 Royale Mile Rd. Oconomowoc

Plaza Hotel & Suites Conference Center 715-834-31811202 W. Clairemont Avenue Eau Clairewww.plazaeauclaire.com

Residence Inn by Marriott 800-331-3131950 S. Pinehurst Court Brookfieldwww.marriott.com/mkebr

Red Pines Resort & Suites 800-651-4333850 Elk Lake Drive Phillipswww.redpines.com

Rustic Manor Lodge 800-272-97766343 Hwy. 70E St. Germainwww.rusticmanor.com

The Shallows Resort 800-257-15607353 Horseshoe Bay Road Egg Harborwww.shallows.com

Sleep Inn & Suites 608-221-81004802 Tradewinds Parkway Madisonwww.sleepinnmadison.com

Woodside Ranch Resort & Conference Center800-626-4275 www.woodsideranch.comW4015 State Road 82 Mauston

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Brentwood Animal Hospital 414-762-7173318 W. Ryan Rd. Oak Creek

Crawford Animal Hospital 414-529-35774607 S. 108th St. Milwaukee East Towne Veterinary Clinic 262-241-488411622 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon

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Animal Hospital at Hillshore 608-238-3139 2837 University Ave Madison

Animal Hospital of Sun Prairie 608-837-53832125 McCoy Rd Sun Prairie

Companion Animal Hospital 608-277-8888660 S. Gammon Rd. Madison

Deer-Grove Veterinary Clinic 608-839-5323535 Southing Grange Ste 200 Cottage Grove

Eastside Veterinary Clinic 608-221-35094421 Cottage Grove Rd. Madison

Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic 608-294-94941440 E. Wash Ave. Madison

Petinary 608-255-12391014 Williamson Street Madison

Spring Harbor Animal Hospital 608-238-34615129 University Avenue Madison


UW School of Veterinary Medicine 608-263-7600 2015 Linden Drive Madison

Westside Family Pet Clinic 608-271-5277643 Struck St. [email protected] www.westsidefamilypet.com

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Brentwood Animal Hospital 414-762-7173318 W. Ryan Rd. Oak Creek

Burlington Longview Animal Hospital 262-763-6055688 McHenry St. Burlington

Creature Comforts 262-767-93926023 South Pine Street Burlington

Deer-Grove Veterinary Clinic 608-839-5323535 Southing Grange Ste 200 Cottage Grove

Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists (262) 554-5344 4333 S. Green Bay Rd. Racinewww.lakeshoreanimalhospital.com

With a commitment to excellence, dedication to service, and respect for each life we touch, we will provide skilled and compassionate care to our colleagues, clients and their pets.

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Wolf Merrick Animal Hospital 262-652-42664415 52nd Street Kenosha

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Hartland Animal Hospital 262-367-3322140 North Ave. Hartlandwww.hartlandanimalhospitalwi.com

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Lakeside Animal Hospital, LTD 414-962-8040211 West Bender Rd. Glendale

The Little Animal Hospital, S.C. 262-377-7300 2590 Highway 32 Port Washington

Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals (MECA)3670 S. 108th Street 414-543-PETS(7387) www.erforanimals.com Greenfield

Mukwonago Animal Hospital 262-363-45571065 N. Rochester St. Mukwonago

My Pet's Vet 262-240-221511422 N. Port Washington Ave. Mequon

New Berlin Animal Hospital 262-782-69103840 S. Moorland Ave. New Berlin

Park Pet Hospital 414-352-14707378 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee

Prairie Animal Hospital 262-392-9199137 Oakridge Drive North Prairie

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Jamie Klinger-Krebs Jamie Klinger-Krebs is a free-lance writer living in Jefferson County. She shares her home with a husband, daughter, two cats and one crazy border collie. Jamie can be reached at [email protected].

Though 911BC Search and Recovery founder A.J. Marhofke has dealt with many deaths over the years, losing one of his own team members was especially difficult. In October of 2009, his trusted search and re-covery dog, Molly Mae, passed away. “She was an incredible dog and I would have done anything for her,” Marhofke explains, “but I knew the end was coming and I didn’t want her to suffer.”

Molly Mae was special not only to those who knew and loved her, but also to the countless lives she touched and saved during her 13-year-career as a forensic evidence specialist with 911BC, a non-profit, volunteer forensic evidence team from Waukesha County. Prior to her death, Molly Mae received a commendation from Gov. Jim Doyle for her stellar search and recovery efforts. Marhofke believes she is the only dog that has ever received this recognition in the state of Wisconsin.

“I was very happy that I was able to get her recognized for her work before she died,” he says. “After everything she had done and been through, it was the least I could do for that dog.”

Marhofke is now trying to receive the same honor for Zip, his 12-year old border collie that is still active with 911BC. The team’s newest member is two-year-old Cody, also a border collie. However, Cody has big shoes to fill.

“Cody is definitely smart, but he’s much more challenging than Molly Mae or Zip were when I first got them,” he says. “With Zip I was able to get him trained-in and ready to go within three months, but Cody is

a lot more challenging. I give him about a six out of 10 in obedience, but that’s good too, he’s smart. He knows what to do, it’s just a matter of getting him to do it.”

Though many breeds of dogs are in-telligent and suited for work in K-9 search and recovery, Marhofke feels border collies make perfect forensic specialists due to their intensity and overall eagerness to please. “I love the intense drive of a border collie, they’ll search till they drop and I love their intelligence.”

Over the years Marhofke and his dogs have traveled all over the country at the request of law en-forcement agencies to participate in both “hot” and “cold” cases. Some of the team’s most notable cases were a triple homicide case in Jefferson County, and a three-day search for Tom Reinders, a mentally disabled man who wandered away from his foster home in 1998. The team also caught the attention of the U.S. De-partment of Justice in 2001 follow-ing the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11. Cur-rently the team remains active on the Amber Wilde case, a UW-Green Bay student who has been missing for 12 years.

While working with a Federal Emer-gency Management Association (FEMA) recovery team at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building follow-ing the Oklahoma City bombing in April of 1995, Marhofke realized the value of search and recovery dogs and soon founded 911BC.

Having served in the Waukesha County Medical Examiners of-fice as a death scene investigator, becoming certified in K-9 forensics was second nature to Marhofke,

who adopted both Molly Mae and Zip from Wisconsin Border Collie Rescue.

“The bombing happened before there was a boom in K-9 search and rescue and when I saw what they could do, I realized this would be a great job to have and a great way to help the community,” he explains.

Since Molly Mae’s death, Marhofke and his dogs have kept a lower pro-file and engage in more educational efforts and demonstrations. But, he and Zip will still assist in search cases when needed, and he hopes to have Cody up to par soon. One of the team’s latest cases involved a miss-ing child case in Iowa. Marhofke is also trying to receive a fellowship for the University of Tennessee’s Foren-sic Anthropology Center, also known as the Body Farm. The program specializes in training for human identification services.

Though times are tough for the 911BC, Marhofke says he’s learned to keep going and the love and com-panionship with is dogs is always a driving force.

“It was really hard for me to go on after I lost Molly Mae,” he says. “But I’ve dedicated myself to this for so long that I couldn’t stop. People kept telling us we had to keep going, so I did and we’re still trucking away.”

For more information visit: www.911bc.org

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If you thought that all it takes to be a dog handler was a long, proud stride and a pocket full of bite-size treats, you couldn’t be more mistaken. True, to be successful in showing dogs for conformation (the beauty pageant of the dog world), your dogs must be meticulously groomed, well-trained, with the expected temperament of the breed. But if you are not 100% dedi-cated to the care and maintenance of the dog, being a dog handler may not be the career for you.

Consider the farmer. Farmers get up at the crack of dawn to ensure that the animals are fed, moved around and “corralled”. It’s a bit like that for the dog handler. Tina Harbert, a handler from Jackson, Michigan ex-plained a typical day as this:

• Wake up at 6:00am.• Feed the dogs.• Take them out for “relief”.• Clean and brush the dogs.• Take them on the treadmill.• Training time.• Break time, and so on.

“You have to absolutely love dogs to be in this business. Otherwise you wouldn’t want to do all these things day after day. The health and well-being of the dog has to be your number one concern, 24/7.

Think she’s kidding? Tina travels literally every weekend, sometimes over 8 hours away by car, to show her dogs at various events. Unlike sport-ing events like racing or other sports, her goal is not focused on the dollar amount of the prize, but simply to win championships or “points”. She says “My clients (the breeders) care about the titles or points, because these are the things that allow them to command more money for their lit-

ters. The more wins, the more social status you carry as both a breeder and a handler.”

Social status also can be increased (or diminished) by the demeanor and lifestyle of the handler herself. Tina compares her career to that of a politi-cian. “If I’m out drinking or partying every night, I’m going to be consid-ered a poor risk for someone thinking of hiring me as a handler. Word gets around in these circles, and the last thing you want to do is risk your repu-tation by engaging in behaviors that are less than fl attering.”

Getting started. No need to apply for student loans or specialty classes. You don’t need to acquire any letters after your name in order to be a han-dler. The fi rst thing you’ll need to invest in is good old-fashioned experi-ence at the side of a seasoned profes-sional. Dog handling is a trade that requires both hands-on and observa-tional learning. You’ll immediately want to fi nd a job as an assistant dog handler, where you will go every-where your dog handler goes. An ap-prentice, if you will. Plan to spend 1-2 years with this handler as you learn the ropes. All expenses are paid and you will literally be living with the handler and the dogs on the property. Still interested?

Step 2 Find another dog handler to spend 2-3 more years with. Did I mention that working weekends are a must? All events fall mainly on weekends, so forget about ask-ing off for your best friend’s wedding or that family reunion. Remember? Dogs come fi rst. You’re still getting all expenses paid, and you should be making anywhere from $100-200 per week.

Step 3 Move on to yet another dog handler to refi ne your skills for about one more year, and begin building a reputation as a solid professional. Slowly move toward branching out on your own. Your mentor may decide it is time for them to retire, or perhaps he or she will point you in the right direction (with full endorsement) to jump in and try the waters on your own.

“Graduation” Congratulations! You are now a professional dog handler, and you can offi cially say that you’ve earned this prestigious title. You’ve got anywhere from 5-20 dogs in your care, and you are an independent con-tractor earning anywhere from 30-50K after all expenses are paid.

Tina reminds Fetch readers that not everyone has the personality to be a dog handler. "You must be motivat-ed, competitive, assertive but not ag-gressive.” And don’t forget about the weekends.

She also recommends that if you have a child that dreams of being a dog handler, they should enroll in Junior Handling classes, which allow kids 9-18 years of age to compete. Here the young dog handler is gently judged for their handling abilities, rather than the way the dogs can strut their stuff.

Colleen Terry is the owner and writer of Douglass Avenue Dog Tales, a service that provides customers with “The Framed Fairy Tale of You and Your Pet”. Visit her at www.yourdogtale.com. She lives in Waukesha, Wisconsin with her husband Paul, and she is proud “mama” to Cocker Spaniels Oliver J. and Carmen Rose.

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I Love Dogs .... Achoo!Does your heart say, "I'm totally a dog person" while the rest of your body says, "I need allergy pills and some Kleenex"?

It feels like a total betrayal when your immune system behaves badly in the presence of something that brings your spirit so much joy. Why should cuddling a harmless, fuzzy puppy make for a stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and love spots (an alternate term for the condition described by the medical community as "contact rash," "hives," or the really unpleasant-sounding "urticaria") on your face and arms? Blame your overly sensitive system for calling too many antibodies into ac-tion; blame your cells for responding with an arsenal of histamine. Then keep reading, because even though you can’t hug dogs, there are several ways you can support dogs. Some of these dander- and fluff-free ideas are also great for kids.

Start by searching for a canine rescue organization or animal shelter in your area. Rescue groups depend heavily on their volunteers to provide labor for a variety of ongoing tasks. When you find an organization that interests you, contact them to ask specifically what help they could use that doesn’t involve direct animal interaction. For example, Jan Sabella, Vice President of Administration for Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin, says GRRoW has several important volunteer opportu-nities “where you never have to touch a dog.”

If you share your soft spot for animals with colleagues or friends, consider organizing a wish-list drive for the shelter or rescue group of your choice. Many groups list needed donation items on their websites. “Our biggest needs (on the wish list) are those for our special needs dogs - those with se-vere allergies or in need of surgery,”

says Jan, “ and we never want to say, ‘No, we can’t help a dog’.”

If you’re great at event planning, you can definitely apply your skills toward helping dogs. You could organize a dog wash with your local shelter and earmark the earnings for the shelter’s foster program or spay/neuter clinic. Planning skills also come in handy when rescue groups need to coordinate timely transport for animals in need of fostering. Says Jan, “If a family sur-renders a dog, we need a person to coordinate transport for the dog from point A to point B, and sometimes from B to C.” The coordinator doesn’t need to physically pick-up or play chauffeur to the dog, but would need a phone line and internet service with email.

If you have a knack for numbers or want to encourage your child’s devel-oping math skills, consider planning a penny drive at school and donating the proceeds to the dog group you’ve cho-sen. Or collaborate with neighborhood retailers to set-up “canine canisters” as a way for customers to support your cause for paws with mini-donations of spare change. Plan to make regular collections and then, start counting!

Have you ever coordinated sunshine? It might sound hard to do in a literal way, but if you are a natural at wish-ing good cheer, being a “sunshine coordinator” for a rescue organiza-tion could be the perfect role for you. When volunteers celebrate a birthday or mourn the loss of a beloved friend, the sunshine coordinator sends a card on behalf of the organization.

Here’s another idea for pet-allergic kids. Get the mixing bowls and cook-ie cutters ready for some fun in the kitchen. Bake a batch of canine-safe cookies, decorate or wrap them to be cute and festive, and donate them to a rescue group on the day of a pet expo

or dog event. A handmade treat is a special way for a group to welcome po-tential members at a meet-n-greet, or to thank volunteers for working at an expo booth for the day. (Need a recipe? Go to www.fetchmag.com and look for Sit Stay Bake! under the Spring 2010 tab.)

Beyond raising funds, raising aware-ness, and raising spirits, sometimes you might just really want to be around some pups and pooches, if only for a short time. If you want to attend or volunteer at an event where dogs will be present, first talk with your physician to determine if any amount of allergen exposure is safe for you.

Pam Richardson, a Nurse Clinician and Certified Asthma Educator at the University of Wisconsin Allergy and Immunology Clinic, emphasizes, “There really is no such thing as a breed of dog or cat that is non-aller-genic.” Pam - who also breeds, shows, and trains dogs - says that even hair-less breeds can provoke an allergic re-sponse because of their saliva and dan-der. So think twice about jumping at the chance to spend time with breeds claimed to be “hypo-allergenic.”

Of course there is no complete replace-ment for the joy and warmth of spend-ing a winter evening curled up with a fluffy Fido. But with these ideas and a few more of your own, your support is sure to warm hearts. If a tail wags and you’re not there to see it, it does make a difference.

Amy Free

Amy A. Free loves dogs and her im-munotherapy nurse. When her allergic asthma prohibits her from snuggling fuzzy animals, she happily writes about them in-stead. Amy lives in Madison and is Editor for the Wisconsin House Rabbit Society.

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What do you get when you have four adults, one child, three dogs and two cats in one house? Give up? Here’s the answer: chaos.

I’m the type of person that needs a little solitude now and then. I like to take long walks with my dog and I sometimes like to do a little work around the house in complete si-lence. My husband has never really understood how I can function with no TV or radio on while I’m work-ing. But, truthfully, sometimes I just like the sound of nothing.

A few months ago, however, my par-ents came to stay with us. The situ-ation worked out pretty well see-ing as our spare bedroom is in the basement and we all had adequate privacy. Plus, coming home from work to a clean house, dinner made and a couple of live-in babysitters wasn’t all too bad. But, my parents also came with two dogs, Shee-Nee, a shi-tzu, and Gizmo, a Pekinese. So combine those two with an old, diabetic border collie who is used to ruling the roost, and two even older Himalayan cats and there’s bound to be some territorial issues.

Problem number one was barking. If you have three dogs, you can bet there’s going to be a yapper in the bunch. Shee-Nee was the culprit in

our house. Shee-Nee barks at eve-rything. She would bark if someone walked by. She would bark at the sound of the mailman. She would even bark at the wind. And, if someone dared to ring the doorbell, an entire choir of barking dogs en-sued. We had pizza delivered one weekend and to not scare away the deliveryman by the sound of house full of barking dogs, I met him on the sidewalk. He looked surprised at first, but when he heard the dog chorus and noticed little black nos-es pressed against the front win-dow, he smiled and got the point.

Shee-Nee was not only the yap-per; but also the cat-chaser. If one of our two cats was brave enough to come down from upstairs, they were sure to be chased at one point. This severely annoyed our female cat for awhile who retaliated, as cats do, by urinating around her litter box rather than in it. Shee-Nee soon learned that chasing the cats meant immediate punishment by being banned from the upstairs. Our male cat, who is a bit more brave than the female, decided to stand his ground, but even he dis-appeared at the pitter-patter of She-Nee’s paws coming up from the basement.

Dinnertime was also a treat in our house. It used to just be our dog, Dale, begging at our feet, and us. But then it became Dale and his two sidekicks. Gizmo, the Pekinese, has a comical way of begging by balanc-ing on his back legs, front paws off the ground and a deep, tantalizing stare. I’m fairly certain he was at-tempting to hypnotize the rest of us into feeding him. Most of the time he was successful.

Though our house was a never-ending clamor of fur and flare for a while, it wasn’t all bad. If there’s one thing I learned through the en-tire ordeal it’s that silence is gold-en, when you can catch a few mo-ments of it. But family is forever, even when it comes with fur and four legs.

Jamie Klinger-Krebs

Jamie Klinger-Krebs is a free-lance writer living in Jefferson County. She shares her home with a husband, daughter, two cats and one crazy border collie. Jamie can be reached at [email protected].

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Since first rescuing Barkley in 2005, WAAGR has helped approxi-mately 650 dogs. Each year, the organization spends $600 on aver-age per Golden that comes through.

Who comprises WAAGR’s mem-bership?WAAGR has approximately 350 supporting members and 40 to 45 active members. While the organi-zation is based in southeastern Wisconsin, there are volunteers in the Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay areas of the state. Volunteers can help in many areas including special events, fundraising, trans-porting Goldens and foster care. Volunteers also can serve on the Board of Directors, which oversees the organization.

“Fostering is one of the areas that we are always looking for volun-teers in,” WAAGR President Craig Cwiklowski said. His home in Franksville, Wisconsin is one of 40 trained foster homes. “We look for dog savvy people who have a pas-sion for Goldens. …But who doesn’t love a Golden?”

WAAGR Rescue Director Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin, is a charter member of the organi-zation who has been involved in rescue for 10 years. She is active in many areas of the group and has appeared on TV for the organiza-tion with her Golden, Trapper John.

“While our volunteers are all over the state, we stay well connected through email and our member

message board,” Schmittinger said. “Everyone provides a differ-ent piece to the rescue puzzle and shares one common bond: A love for Golden Retrievers. We wouldn’t have been able to do what we have done without a strong volunteer base.”

The organization does its best to stay well connected to the world outside the membership. WAAGR has a hotline that is monitored by one of WAAGR’s members. Calls are answered and returned as soon as possible.

Fundraising is keyIn order to help all the Goldens it can, fundraising is a very impor-tant aspect for the group. The organization holds four major fundraisers each year. The Perennial Sale, Really Big Rummage Sale, and Annual Golf Outing are held in the spring and summer months, while the Goldens Holiday house is held the first Saturday in December.

“Fundraisers are important because most of our operating

Barkley is thankful for Wisconsin Adopt A Golden Retriever (WAAGR). He was one of the first two Goldens rescued by the organi-zation after he was turned down by another rescue. Turns out he was quite the catch and found his for-ever home with one of WAAGR’s members.

Honey is one of the first seven puppy mill rescues WAAGR helped. Life in a barn turned into life full of love once WAAGR found her. She had to be taught about the plea-sures of a Golden life starting at age 7. Eating out of a bowl, walk-ing on a leash and sleeping indoors were just some of the lessons she had to learn.

These are just two of the hundreds of Goldens and Golden mixes WAAGR has helped since taking in Barkley in May 2005. Celebrating its 5th anniversary since that time, WAAGR shows no signs of slowing down. The nonprofit rescue group based in southeastern Wisconsin has the simple motto: “Providing Bright New Beginnings To Displaced Golden Retrievers.”

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Who will be adopted next? Will the next phone call be our next rescue? WAAGR volunteers look forward to answering these kinds of questions each and every day, and look for-ward to what the next five years hold.

Want to help? Visit WAAGR on the Web at www.waagr.org or call the WAAGR hotline at (414) 517-7725 to find out how to get involved.

Amy Behrendt

funds come from fundraising,” Schmittinger said. “Adoption fees rarely cover the vet bills most dogs incur while in our care, so without our fundraising events, we wouldn't be able to help the Goldens we do.”

WAAGR also relies on the Golden Retriever Foundation (GRF), which provides monies from the April Fund to help Goldens in the group’s care. Established in February 1997, GRF is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization created to fund projects that fur-ther the welfare of the breed. Visit http://www.goldenretrieverfounda-tion.org/.

Where do Goldens come from?Owner surrenders, strays, and working with other rescues and shelters are just some of the ways that WAAGR finds out about Goldens in need. The rescue net-work is a close-knit one in many ways, as all groups are in it for the same reason: helping animals. In fiscal year 2009 alone, WAAGR helped 165 dogs (the organization’s fiscal year runs from July – June).

A perfect example of lending a hand came in fall of 2008. WAAGR received an email from another rescue about a 7-year-old Golden named Sampson in Michigan whose time was up in the shelter he was in. One of WAAGR’s volun-teers contacted the shelter to see what WAAGR could do. Three

days later, Sampson was on the car ferry from lower Michigan to Wisconsin, where two WAAGR vol-unteers met him. Multiple crew members on the ferry watched over Sampson and offered to adopt him if his home didn’t work out!

“Rescue groups are important to me because I feel they fill a huge gap between the overcrowded ani-mal shelters that can't keep dogs for any length of time and the won-derful families out there looking for a family companion,” Schmittinger said.

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Calendar of EVENTSCamps/Classes/Seminars

Dog Behavior Seminar6:30 – 8:30 pmDecember 9January 5February 4Wisconsin Humane Society, Milwaukee414-264-6257 www.wihumane.org

Coffee Hound Hour9:30 – 10:30 am December 4 January 8Bad Dog Frida, 2094 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WiCoffee and treats (for humans & canines)www.baddogfrida.com

Brew City Bullies Pit Bull Socialization6:30 – 8:00 pm every other Wednesday starting Dec 1Doggy Office, 3515 N. 127th St., Brookfieldwww.brewcitybullies.org

Solving Common Canine Behavior ProblemsDecember 6Humane Animal Welfare Society, Waukeshawww.hawspets.org

Training HelpEvery Thursday evening 6:30 – 7:30 pmEvery Sunday 11:00 am – 12 noonFrank Allison III, APDTPet Supplies 'N' More, Muskego262-679-6776 www.psnmore.com

Camp DogwoodJanuary 14-16May 27-30Camp Henry Homer in Ingleside, Illinois312-458-9549 www.campdogwood.com

Pet First Aid Class1:00 – 4:00 pmDecember 11HAWS, Waukesha 262-879-0165

Fundraisers/Gatherings

Golden’s Holiday HouseDecember 4N61 W12851 Hemlock Court, Menomonee FallsWisconsin Adopt a Golden Retrieverwww.waagr.org

Festival of TreesDecember 4 – 5Slinger, WIWashington County Humane Societywww.washingtoncountyhumane.org

Elmbrook Humane Society Gift WrappingDecember 5Barnes & Noble, Brookfield Square10 am – 2 pmwww.ebhs.org

Elmbrook Humane Society Feast for the BeastsDecember 6Noodles & Co., 17000 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield4 pm – 10 pmwww.ebhs.org

Hope’s Lights CelebrationWisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus: Victoria Wellens Center in Saukville December 4630 West Dekora Blvd., Saukvillewww.ozaukeehumane.org

MADACC Adoptables Meet & GreetDecember 11Central Bark - Menomonee Valley333 N. 25th Street, Milwaukee

Brew City Bullies Pictures with SantaDecember 112 -5 pmThe Doggy Office,3515 N. 127th, Brookfieldwww.brewcitybullies.org

Brew City Bullies FundraiserDecember 18Magellan’s370 West Main St., Waukeshawww.brewcitybullies.org

GRRoW Gift WrappingMultiple days in DecemberGolden Retriever Rescue of WIwww.grrow.org

Pet Parties/Play Groups

Playtime at the PlaygroundSaturdays, 9:00 am – NoonPuppy Playground, Oak Creek, 414-764-PUPShttp://www.puppyplaygroundwi.com/

PlaygroupsSaturday morningsRuffin’ It Resort, Madison608-310-4299 www.ruffinitresort.com

Puppy PartySundays 11:30 am – 1:45 pmFor Pet’s Sake, Mukwonago800-581-9070 www.forpetssake.cc

Pup SocialSundays, 5:15 – 5:45 pmBest Paw Forward, Hartland262-369-3935www.bestpawforward.net

Sporting Activities

Obedience & Rally Run Thrus2nd Friday of the Month 6:30 pmCudahy Kennel Club, St. Franciswww.cudahykennelclub.org

Agility Run Thrus3rd Friday of the Month 6:30 pmCudahy Kennel Club, St. Franciswww.cudahykennelclub.org

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Poet’s Corner

Yorky's Note to Dandy The Resident Chipmunk

I see you there Dandy,down under that yew,where we left some bird foodthat finches like, too.

You love the black sunflowersyou leave just a few,and stand on your haunches, whenever you chew.

Put some in cheek-pouchesto save for the daythe ground is snow-covered,then store them away.

We stand here and watch you,li'l Dumpling and me,and get so excited we bark,then you flee.

Now, winter's upon us,you're warm in your den.Come spring we will see youwith babies again.

James F. Borusky

James F. Borusky is a West Bend poet who has also had careers as a lumber-jack, railroad hand, conservation warden, Marine and guidance counselor. "Yorky's Note to Dandy" is from his book of poetry, "Poems of Terriers and Other Perfect Dogs".

Used by Permission


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Ever have one of those, “There’s got to be a better way,” moments after seeing something happen for the umpteenth time? Betty: “Why is your dog wearing that yellow bandana?” Mary: “I’m not really sure. The instructor said Fluffy ‘needs her space’ so she needs to wear this bandana to class every week to remind the other owners not to let their dogs get too close. But when I signed up for this class, the lady who took my reg-istration assured me Fluffy would get lots of practice meeting other dogs.” As Mary said, she signed up for the class hoping to get her dog Fluffy feeling more comfortable around other dogs. She didn’t see much chance of that happening now!

The typical pet dog training class is geared to the average family dog; usually a friendly bunch consisting of pullers, jumpers, and a few sock snatchers. Not exactly budding obedience champions, but they eventually get the job done. Mixed in with these social butterflies is always one poor dog desperately trying to make it clear he’d rather be anywhere but dog training class. These are the lucky ones who get to wear the yellow bandanas; the Fearful Fidos and the Reactive Rovers. Like the red ribbon tied in the tail of a horse that kicks, the yel-low bandana tied around the neck of a dog serves as a signal to others that the wearer needs his/her space.

Lucky is the class with an instructor knowledgeable in canine learning theory and body language. This instructor will be able to sprinkle in additional pointers as needed to help the shy/reactive dog team. If there is an assistant, the instruc-tor may even spend some one-on-one time with the shy/reactive dog team to guide them through the sticky spots. If those criteria can be met, these dogs very often do just fine in a regular class.

Other owners are not so lucky. They come faithfully to class each week, assured by the instructor it’s the only way to help their dog face his fears and

“get over it.” Some owners become too embarrassed or frustrated and just give up, convinced their dog is unable to learn because he is lazy, stubborn, or “dominant.”

If you are the owner of an extremely shy or reactive dog, don’t give up! Find a shy/reactive dog class in your area. Ask to observe a session (without your dog) to get a feel for the instructor and the curriculum. Because of the nature of the sessions, class sizes will be smaller, and the instructor will probably want to meet your dog beforehand. Don’t be sur-prised to see the training area parti-tioned off into individual training areas. This allows the dogs to hear but not see each other for the first few weeks. Owners feel no pressure to accomplish anything in a set number of weeks, and each dog is allowed to learn at his or her own pace.

If no special classes exist in your area, don’t hesitate to contact a private train-er. Ideally, the trainer should be certi-fied as having an understanding of canine learning theory and behavior modification. You may even find some-one who specializes in reactive and shy or fearful dogs.

When you begin a program to help your shy or reactive dog, you may be asked to make a list of the things that upset him; i.e., his “triggers.” These “triggers” are what elicit a “yucky” response from your dog. The trainer will show you how to change your dog’s emotional response from “yucky” to “yippee.” This is usually done by exposing the dog to one of his triggers at a very low intensity and immediately pairing it with something wonderful – usually yummy food.

Over time, the intensity of the trigger is increased, and when done correctly, the dog will begin to offer a more desirable behavior instead of the previous one. Obviously, there is a bit more to it than that, but you get the general idea.

Some dogs, in order to get beyond their shyness or reactivity, may require phar-macological intervention before they are able to benefit from any behavior modi-fication exercises. Consult your veteri-narian or better yet, a board certified veterinary behaviorist. If you are lucky enough to have one in your area they can prescribe the appropriate medica-tions along with a behavior modification protocol.

Owners often find it difficult to transfer lessons learned in the classroom to real life. Many private trainers offer “field trips,”; public outings where they accom-pany you and offer support when things get a bit hairy. Chances are they’ve been in your shoes and know exactly what you are going through. Talk to any pri-vate trainer and they will be happy to tell you about their former timid or reac-tive dog. That’s how they got where they are!

If one day your dog or a dog you know ends up wearing a yellow bandana, don’t settle for being told he or she just needs some space. Ask the instructor for addi-tional help or visit www.fearfuldogs.com for some tips on what you can do to help your Fearful Fido or Reactive Rover. To find a certified trainer in your area, visit the Association of Pet Dog Trainers or Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers online listings to find the help you and your dog need to become “bandana free!”

Debbie Jelich is a certifi ed professional

pet dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and has

been teaching pet dog classes for over 10

years. She lives in Oconomowoc with her

husband, their two college-age children;

Adam, a retired greyhound; and a Swedish

Vallhund puppy named Clark. You can

reach Debbie through her website atwww.comprehensivecanine.com.

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R E S C U E SAiredale TerrierATRA-Airedale Terrier Rescue & Adoption715-526-5961, www.aire-rescue.com [email protected]

All [email protected]

Operation Bring Animals Home S&R Team262-224-1964, www.obahrescue.com

Brew City Small Dog Rescue414-313-2040, [email protected]

One Life @ A Time Small Breed Rescue414-517-7469, www.onelifeatatime.petfinder.com

JR's Pups-N-Stuff, 414-640-8473jrspupsnstuff.org, [email protected]

American Water Spaniel414-840-7411, [email protected]

Australian Shepherd262-424-2820, www.steppinstonerehabcenter.com

Basset HoundBasset Buddies Rescue, Inc, [email protected], www.bbrescue.org

BeagleBrewBeagle [email protected], brewbeagles.org

Bichon Frise Little Buddies Rescue, 1-888-581-9070

BPB Rescue (Bordeaux, Pug,& Boston Terrier)262-573-7837, [email protected]

Border CollieMidAmerica Border Collie Rescue414-449-0888, [email protected]

Boston TerrierWI Boston Terrier Rescue414-534-2996, [email protected]

BoxerGreen Acres Boxer Rescue of [email protected]

BrittanyAmerican Brittany Rescue, 1-866-brit911www.americanbrittanyrescue.orginfo@americanbrittanyrescue.org

Cavalier King Charles SpanielCavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust262-253-4829, [email protected]

Chesapeake Bay Retrieverwww.crrow.org, 920-954-0796

ChihuahuaWisconsin Chihuahua Rescue, Inc.608-219-4044www.wischirescue.org, [email protected]

Chihuahua Rescue [email protected]

Cocker SpanielWisconsin Cocker Rescue262-255-0246, [email protected]/WiCockerRescue

Shorewood Cocker Rescue 262-877-3294www.cockerrescue.net, elaine@cockerrescue

CollieMinnesota-Wisconsin Collie Rescue612-869-0480, [email protected],www.mwcr.org

CoonhoundAmerican Black and Tan Coonhound920-779-6307, [email protected], [email protected]

DachshundBadger Dachshund Club, 847-546-7186

MidWest Dachshund Rescue, Inc. [email protected], www.mwdr.org

DalmatianDal-Savers Dalmatian Rescue [email protected],www.dalrescue.net

Save Our Spots Dalmatian Rescue, [email protected], www.sosdalrescue.com

Doberman PinscherWisconsin Doberman Rescue, Inc. 414-536-4477, [email protected]'s Doberman Rescue262-662-4838, www.drafthorseinn.com

English SpringerEnglish Springer Rescue America, Inc.715-845-8716, [email protected]

French BulldogFrench Bulldog Rescue Network414-744-5717, [email protected]

German Shepherd German Shepherd Rescue Alliance of WI414-461-9720, [email protected] or [email protected]

Good Shepherd K-9 Rescue608-868-2050, [email protected]

Badgerland German Shepherd Rescue24hr. Message service [email protected], www.bgsr.org

ARF's German Shepherd Rescue Inc.www.arfrescue.com, [email protected]

WhitePaws German Shepherd Rescuewww.whitepawsgsr.com, [email protected]

Wisconsin German Shepherd Rescue920-731-1690, [email protected]

German Shorthaired Pointer Wisconsin German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue, [email protected], www.wgspr.petfinder.com

Glen of Imaal [email protected]

Golden RetrieverGRRoW [email protected], www.GRRoW.org

WAAGR 414-517-7725www.waagr.org, [email protected]

GreyhoundGreyhounds Only Inc., Adoption & Rescue414-559-0445 or 773-297-GREY (4739) [email protected], www.greyhoundsonly.com

Greyhound Pets of America - WI414-299-9473, www.gpawisconsin.org

HerdingSoutheastern Wisconsin Herding Dog Rescue262-554-2048, www.wiherdingrescue.com

Irish SetterIrish Setter Club of Milwaukee 920-734-6734, [email protected] Irish Wolfhound262-968-3421, [email protected], [email protected]

Italian [email protected], 414-559-0445www.midwestigrescue.com

Japanese ChinLuv-A-Chin Rescue, 605-940-7811luvachinrescue.org, [email protected]

LabradorLabrador Education and Rescue Network847-289-PETS (7387), [email protected]

The Labrador Connection414-299-9038, www.labradorconnection.org

Labs N More 414-571-0777LabsnMoreRescue@yahoo.comwww.LabsNMoreRescue.petfinder.com

MalteseNorthcentral Maltese Rescue Inc.262-633-9371, [email protected]

Mixed BreedFluffy Dog Rescue, www.fluffydog.net

Neapolitan Mastiffwww.neorescue.net, [email protected]

Poodle920-625-3709poodleclubofamerica.org, [email protected]

PugNIPRA (Northern IL Pug Rescue & Adopt.) www.northernillinoispugrescue.orgnipra@northernillinoispugrescue.org

Pug Hugs, Inc.www.MilwaukeePugFest.com, 608-883-6991

Rat TerrierWisconsin Rat Terrier Rescue INC.608-697-7274, [email protected]

RottweilerTrue Hearts of Rottweiler Rescue (THORR)www.thorr.org, [email protected]

Wisconsin Rottweiler Rescue608-224-0272, www.wirottrescue.org

MidAmerica Rottweiler Rescuewww.adoptarott.org

Saint BernardAllSaints Rescue414-761-6305, [email protected]

WI St Bernard [email protected], www.wstresq.com

Shar PeiShar Pei Saverswww.sharpeisavers.com, [email protected]

Shih TzuNew Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue414-801-3763, [email protected]

Standard SchnauzerStandard Schnauzer Club of America [email protected], www.standardschnauzer.org

VizslaCentral Wisconsin Vizsla Club (CWVC)[email protected], 414-759-4161, www.cwvc.org

WestieWisconsin Westie Rescue, Inc.920-882-0382, [email protected]

Yorkshire TerrierYorkshire Terrier Rescue of Wisconsin414-747-0879, [email protected] W

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While you are busy making your holiday plans for Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year, don’t forget to include your pets! The holidays are a time for giving and sharing, but there are some things that should not be shared with our furry friends. A little precaution and preven-tion can make the holidays a happy time for everyone.

Some of the more common holiday haz-ards and tips are listed below.

Leave the leftovers: Be careful with bones from chicken, tur-key, and steak. Small bones can lodge in the throat, stomach, or intestines.

Don’t feast with the beasts: Keep in mind that fatty treats or sudden changes in diet often cause vomiting and diarrhea. Make sure to keep your pets away from unattended plates, and be sure to secure the lids on any kitchen garbage cans.

Visions of sugarplums: Remember that chocolate is toxic to pets. Dark chocolate is the most toxic, followed by baking chocolate, milk chocolate, and then by chocolate fl avored cakes or cook-ies. Clinical signs of chocolate poisoning include restlessness/hyper-excitability, muscle tremors, seizures, changes in the heart rhythm, and even death.

Deck the halls: If ingested, holly can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Mistletoe can cause both gastrointestinal upset and cardiovascular problems. Many varieties of lilies can cause kidney failure in cats. Poinsettias, while not truly poisonous, can also cause stomach upset. Be sure to keep holiday foliage out of reach of pets.

The holiday glow: Electric cords from holiday lights can cause oral ulcerations or even death if they are chewed on. Be careful with lighted candles, as pets may cause a fi re if they knock them over.

Pet Safety Tips

for the Holidays

Oh Christmas tree: Make sure your tree is well-secured and sturdy. If you have a live tree, do not al-low pets to have access to the tree water, as this can cause stomach upset.

The joy of toys: Make sure to choose safe toys to stuff your pet’s stocking. Dogs can tear stuffed toys apart and swallow the pieces, which can then become lodged in the stomach or intestines. Choose toys that are dif-fi cult to damage, such as a Kong stuffed with edible treats. The most risky toys for cats include ribbon and yarn – these strings can also lodge in the intestines, often necessitating surgery.

Glitz and glitter: Glass ornaments and tinsel can be dan-gerous to pets. Keep these items well out of reach.

Holiday guests: Pets can become stressed with all of the visitors and activity this time of year. Make sure your pet has a quiet place to retreat to when guests are over. With everyone coming and going in and out of the house, make sure all pets are wear-ing ID tags.

Remember that taking a few simple precautions can ensure happy holidays for all!

By Katie Williams, DVM

MILWAUKEE DOGTRAINING CLUB

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Puppy Classes

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414.961.6163LOCATIONS: 4275 North Humboldt 25th & St. Paul

MAIL TO: P.O. Box 763 Milwaukee, WI 53201


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First Aid For PetsHosted by the HumaneA 3-Hour Class

Animal Welfare Society (HAWS)

Veterinarian-approved Life-saving

Monthly Classes Fill up Fast!Call 262-879-0165 for information or to register

126-page complete program manual is available

Good Dog Treats

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 cubes beef bouillon cube 3/4 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease one cookie sheet.

Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water and allow to cool.

Combine the flour, dry milk, egg, oil, beef broth and brown sugar. Mix well and knead dough for 1 minute.

On a floured surface roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out bones and place on cookie sheet.

Bake for 30 minutes and allow to cool.

Be prepared for lots of kisses!

Happy Holidays from the Fetch Team!

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Rock's Positive K-9 Training LLCPractical Obedience with Positive ControlSpecializing in Behavior Problems

FRANK M. ALLISON III, APDT1-262-662-4160

www.rockspositivek9training.comwww.allisonmethod.com

Also Training Protection & Service Dogs

First Aid For PetsHosted by the HumaneA 3-Hour Class

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Monthly Classes Fill up Fast!Call 262-879-0165 for information or to register

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