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LIONS FOUNDATION OF CANADA DOG GUIDESCanine Courier

NOVEMBER 2011

Ask Dr. DawgGloria Peckham, Head Trainer, Seizure Response Dog Guides

A Few Kibbles From... Upcoming EventsPet Pictures with St. Nick

ALSO INSIDE: Congrats Grads • Dog Guide Wish List • PJ's Pets and Pets Unlimited • A Time of Giving • Nursery News

How do I house train my new puppy?

Answer the Fido Casting Call™

and Help Provide Dog Guides!Fido has teamed up with Dog Guides for the Fido Casting Call™ program. Until November 17th, dog owners and dog lovers are encouraged to vote for their favourite dog at fidocastingcall.ca. For every vote, Fido is donating $1 to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, up to a maximum of $200,000. Fido hosted live Casting Calls in several major cities across the country. More than 1,500 dogs and their owners came out for the professional photo shoot and Dog Guides staff were there to talk about how Dog Guides help Canadians with disabilities.

The social media campaign has received a fantastic response so far. Check out the results (as of October 23, 2011):

Number of pageviews: Approximately 5 million in both English and FrenchNumber of submissions: 14,867Media Coverage: 67 outlets and 10 million impressionsLive events: 1,560 dogs and 15,000 impressions in 6 cities

Although the live Casting Calls are over, entries can still be made online. To learn how to submit a picture of your pooch, visit fidocastingcall.caThank you to Fido for their terrific support of the Dog Guide programs!

News & EventsCANINE COURIER NEWSLETTER • NOVEMBER 2011 • 2

The kitchen can be a dangerous place; sharp knives, boiling liquids, and hot elements. Now imagine trying to maneuver through dinner preparation without the use of your eyes. For those who are blind or visually impaired, the traditional approach to cooking simply does not work. Canine Vision graduate Bev has championed her culinary skills both sighted and blind. Her experience in the kitchen began at the ripe age of six when her mother gave her an ultimatum: learn to cook or learn to clean. Her choice to make the mess rather than clean it up has definitely paid off as Bev has hosted and prepared countless Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners since losing her vision.Bev lost her vision in stages; first losing sight in her left eye at the age of 17, and then the right eye in her early thirties. “Part of my life has been spent with full vision, part of my life with partial vision, and the bulk of my life in darkness,” says Bev. Despite her blindness, Bev found other ways to accommodate in the kitchen.

“Obviously senses come into play while cooking, it takes time to tap into what your senses are telling you, but it’s worth the

study,” explains Bev. “I am fortunate to have several audio aids that are beneficial, like my talking timer and weigh scale, but for the most part my best tools are my fingers,” she says.

Jasper, Bev’s Canine Vision Dog Guide, is the one tool that she cannot do without. He acts as her eyes when they are out in busy environments, like the grocery store. “Jasper

provides me the luxury to leave the house whenever I wish, this is not only good for physical activity but it also promotes good mental health. While walking Jasper, I can collect my thoughts and reflect on daily pressures,” shares Bev. The ways in which Jasper assists are not new to Bev; she is a four-time graduate of the Canine Vision Dog Guide program. She received her first Dog Guide in 1989 and has returned to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides for a new Dog Guide when the time came to retire each dog. “The Lions Foundation has never let me down, not once. When I was a first time handler they were patient and conscious of my inexperience; they provided me with a dog that matched my abilities and my life. Now as a seasoned handler they have continued to provide the right dog for each stage of my life,” explains Bev.

Bev and her Canine Vision Dog Guide, Jasper

In the Kitchen with Bev & Jasper

Regular lard pastry for a double crust pie8-9 medium golden delicious apples (or other good pie apples), peeled and cut in chunks2 tbsp all-purpose flour1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup white granulated sugar1 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp cloves1/8 tsp salt1-2 tbsp cold unsalted butter cut in small pieces

1. Fit dough to pan; chill.2. Mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, cloves, salt and

sprinkle 2 tbsp of this mixture on bottom of pastry.

3. Add apples, sprinkle on remaining flour mixture and scatter on butter pieces.

4. Fit top pastry and cut steam vents; brush with egg wash if desired and coarse sugar.

5. Bake in lower third of oven with a drip pan below it.

6. Cool on a rack out of reach of Labrador Retrievers.

Bake times: 425°F for 15 minutes and then 350°F for 30-35 minutes. May need foil on edges of crust to prevent over browning. Yield: 9 or 10-inch double crust pie

Bev’s Apple Pie


St. Nick's Pet Pics

Why not host “Pet Pictures with St. Nick?" Several stores and vets hold a special day in November or December for the public to take pictures of their pets with St. Nick and donate proceeds to Dog Guides. It is terrific awareness and fun for everyone!Residents can find out if their pet (cat or dog) has been naughty or nice as Santa is set to pay a special visit to PawsWay Pet Discovery Centre on the following dates in Toronto (245 Queens Quay West):

November 26-27, 12p.m.-4p.m.December 3-4 , 12p.m.-4p.m. December 10-11, 12p.m.-4p.m.December 17-18, 12p.m.-4p.m.

Pictures cost $10, with $2 from each photo going towards Dog Guides.Oakville Place (240 Leighland Ave.) will also be hosting Pet Pics with St. Nick on November 28th from 6-9 p.m. as well as December 5th, 12th, and 19th from 6-9 p.m.

Just before Thanksgiving, Lions Foundation of Canada asked our Facebook group members what they were most thankful for. Here is what they had to say…

Nigel Special Skills graduate

“I am thankful that my Special Skills Dog Guide will always be there to help me, whether it is picking up a dropped item, opening and closing doors, or alerting others if my chair ever gets stuck. Essentially, she is there to pick up the pieces that have fallen, bringing me into a place of hope.”

Like • Comment • October 10

Judy Seizure Response graduate

“I am most thankful for my Seizure Response Dog Guide, Veto. He gives me freedom, keeps me safe, gives me independence, and gives me the ability to go outside by myself. I am so thankful to LFC for making this happen for me.”


Dena Hearing Ear graduate

“I am most thankful for my Hearing Ear Dog Guide Leo and all the work that Tracy, Rhonda, and everyone else put into him and us becoming a team. I am not scared anymore to be alone at home because he has alerted me to the fire alarm and that was my biggest fear before I received him. Thank you Lions Foundation of Canada!”


Allison mother of AAD graduates Alec and Esme

“I'm thankful for all the hard work the foster family, trainers and staff put into raising, training, and managing the dogs. We're thankful for our Esme and the huge impact she has made in Alec's life.”


Ingrid mother of AAD graduates Kaitlyn and Catch

“We are most thankful for the extra calming factor Catch brings to my daughter who has autism. LFC, you give us all such gifts when we receive our dogs.”


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Special Skills Dog Guides Location SponsorFred and Tiger Kenora, ON Kinmount and District Lions Club, ONPatricia and Sally Medicine Hat, AB Edmonton Chinese Lions Club, ABWilliam and Angus Toronto, ON PJ’s Pets, ON

Hearing Ear Dog Guides Location SponsorJessica and Cosmo London, ON Mahone Bay Area Lions Club, NSLisa and Hilton St. Catharines, ON Freedom 55 Financial, ONSissy and Nickel Toronto, ON PJ’s Pets, ON

Congratulations Graduates

News & Events

Ask Dr. DawgHow do I house train my new puppy?

FUTURE DOG GUIDES GETTING BUSY, BUSYHouse training is one of the first areas of training for every puppy. Some take to it very quickly, while others may take a bit longer.Puppies will not usually mess in their sleeping area, however their bladder control is limited so be sure to provide outside breaks frequently.By watching your new pup carefully you will learn to read the signs. Knowing what your puppy does to communicate that it has to relieve itself will help both of you become successful in avoiding accidents. We eventually want the puppy to relieve on command; this is very useful for the client when they are working with their new Dog Guide. We use the command “busy, busy.” While teaching, you want to say "busy, busy" when the puppy is actually relieving itself, but not before. With repetition and lots of praise it will become a reflex command so the puppy knows what you want him to do.Be proactive about your house training, get your puppy outside often!

CANINE COURIER NEWSLETTER • NOVEMBER 2011 • 4

Fame (Black Standard Poodle) had 10 puppies on August 12th, sired by Colonel (Standard Poodle)Asia (Cream Standard Poodle) had 10 puppies on August 21st, sired by Romeo (Standard Poodle)Quest (Black Miniature Poodle) had 5 puppies on August 27th, sired by Leroy (Black Miniature Poodle)Paisley (Black Labrador Retriever) had 9 puppies on September 6th, sired by Tommy (Yellow Labrador Retriever)

Nursery ews

Puppies house train at different rates - please be patient. The puppy program staff are always ready to help with advice.Thank you for all your hard work and have fun with your new puppy!


Delish Doggy Dish By Dave Nash

“Laker’s Microwave Morsels” Microwaving makes a chewy treat, ideal for older dogs.

Corporate AcknowledgmentsLions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides would like to acknowledge and thank the corporate volunteers who dedicate their time and help with many tasks. Their support helps to ensure our continued success in providing Dog Guides.

UnitronUnitron employees regularly assist Dog Guides with mass mailing projects. They helped fold and mail more than 2,000 newsletters and thanks to their efficiency, this large task was completed within a few hours.

DeloitteIt was all about the dogs for a dedicated team of Deloitte employees on Deloitte Impact Day. They assisted our kennel staff with dog washing, kennel cleaning, and spending time with our dogs in training.

TD Canada TrustA group of TD Canada Trust employees assisted with property maintenance and weeding in October. Thanks to their efforts, the outside of the training school looked fantastic for the fall Open House.

KPMGEach year KPMG encourages its employees to get involved by volunteering for one day in their community. A number of KPMG employees have chosen to volunteer at Dog Guides for this occasion. They assist with a variety of tasks such as stuffing envelopes, bathing Dog Guides

in training, weeding around the building and even vacuuming all the hair out of our vans! We are grateful to all the KPMG employees who chose to volunteer at Dog Guides and look forward to their return next year.

Directions:

Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water and set aside until room temperature. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Make a well in the flour mixture and gradually stir in oil, eggs and bouillon. Knead dough on floured surface (4-5 minutes) until dough sticks together. Roll out mixture to ¼ to ½ inch thickness. Cut dough into squares approximately ¾ inch in size. Place squares on microwave-safe surface and microwave for five minutes on medium power level. Turn each biscuit over and microwave another five minutes. Turn cookies once again and microwave for another two to five minutes. Cool on rack and store in sealed plastic bags in refrigerator.

Ingredients:2 chicken or beef bouillon cubes1 cup (250 mL) boiling water2 cups (500 mL) whole wheat flour½ cup (125 mL) cornmeal, stone ground1 ½ cups (375 mL) powdered skim milk1 cup (250 mL) quick cooking rolled oats½ cup (125 mL) vegetable oil2 eggs, beaten

Purina® Walk for Dog Guides Aims High Did you know that Dog Guide graduates consistently raise the highest number of donations for the Purina® Walk for Dog Guides each year? The Walk is an integral part of the Lions Foundation being able to provide Dog Guides at no cost, and the 2012 goal is $1 million. The national Walk date is Sunday, May 27th, 2012 and we encourage everyone to get involved in raising funds or helping plan a Walk in their area. Help

us reach our goal of raising $1 million and participate in a Purina® Walk for Dog Guides near you! For more information:

email [email protected] or visit www.purinawalkfordogguides.com


Dog Guide Wish ListThe Wish List is a unique way to make a contribution to the Dog Guide programs. If you wish to contribute any item or make a donation towards the purchase of an item, please contact (905) 842-2891 or (800) 768-3030. Please call if there is something specific that you can provide that may not be on this wish list.

• Bedding for client rooms (new sheets, duvets and towels)• Paper supplies - copy paper, paper towels, paper napkins• Dog toys - Kongs and Nylabones• Gift cards to grocery stores for food for clients• Gift cards to gas stations and office supply stores• Retiling and light sensors for client washrooms $ 1,000• Harnesses for Special Skills program $ 1,000• Energy efficient light fixtures for CVC rooms $ 1,500• Hot water heater fuel economizer $ 2,600• Mattresses for client rooms (replacements) $ 7,000• Vehicle for breeding program $22,000

A Time of GivingStumped as to what to buy for the person that has everything this holiday? Looking for an original and selfless gift to give? Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides has a number of ways to give a gift in the name of someone on your list, while helping Canadians with disabilities.

“Adopt” a PuppyBy contributing $100, you can help offset some of a puppy’s normal veterinary expenses for its first year. In return, you (or the person of your choice) will receive a certificate that announces the symbolic adoption of a Dog Guide puppy and is personalized with the recipient’s name.

Hosting a Christmas Party for Dog GuidesThinking of hosting a Christmas party? Why not ask guests to bring a donation in lieu of a gift? The collective amount can be put towards the Dog Guide program of your choice.

Contributing to the Dog Guide Wish ListThere are a number of

items, both large and small, that Dog Guides needs to continue to provide a high standard of

service to our clients. These items range from paper products

and dog toys to vehicles.

PJ’s Pets and Pets Unlimited continue to support Dog Guides as their charity of choice, helping out in many ways. Their most significant contribution is their annual fundraising campaign throughout the month of November when they sell paper Dog Guide logos in every store encouraging donations. Last year, thanks to the generosity of PJ’s Pets’ customers and enthusiastic staff, PJ’s was able to sponsor one Dog Guide team from each program. If you have a PJ’s Pets or Pets Unlimited in your neighbourhood, please be sure to stop by during November to encourage donations and thank the staff for their efforts.

Amazing Donor


A few Kibbles from...Gloria Peckham, Head Trainer, Seizure Response Dog Guides

It’s that time of year again!Winter is approaching and we know how our canine friends love to romp in the snow. Here are a few tips on canine safety:

• Doggie coats to keep them warm on the colder days• Boots (if your furry friend will wear them)• Cream for their feet to help repel road salt

A few things to remember:• Dogs can get frost bite in as little as ten minutes once the weather

hits -10°C or lower• Watch out for antifreeze, it only takes ½ teaspoon to kill a 50 lb dog• Ice can be very difficult for your dog to walk or run on and accidents

can easily happen when your dog slips and slides

Being aware of these safety tips can help you enjoy and have fun in the snow with your canine friend.

Spotlight on VolunteersLions Foundation of Canada is forever indebted to those that volunteer their time to the cause. Whether it is assisting with grooming, cuddling dogs in training, or helping with administrative duties, volunteers play an essential role in helping provide Dog Guides to Canadians with disabilities.

The following individuals were our top volunteers (based on hours donated):

Natalie 396 hrsJohn 119 hrsTom 164 hrsChristine 104 hrsSue 120 hrsBob 304 hrsEleanor 137 hrsKathi 138 hrsSandra 164 hrsPaddy 194 hrs

We would also like to thank and acknowledge our foster families who dedicate countless hours each year to raising and helping to train future Dog Guides.

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To order from the Gift Shop please visit our website www.dogguides.com

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Lions Foundation of Canada is a founding member of the Canadian Association of Guide & Assistance Dog Schools and an accredited member of the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International.

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides152 Wilson Street

P.O. Box 907 Oakville, Ontario

L6J 5E8

Telephone: (905) 842-2891Toll Free: 1 (800) 768-3030Fax: (905) 842-3373TTY: (905) 842-1585Email: [email protected]: www.dogguides.comCharitable Tax Number: 13024 5129 RR0001

Lions Foundation of Canada is committed to providing mobility, safety and independence

to Canadians with disabilities.

ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE CANINE COURIERThe Canine Courier is now available in electronic format.

Please email [email protected] if you wish to be added to the list.Canine Courier

NAME, POSITION(S) EXT. EMAIL ADDRESS

Sandy Turney, Executive Director 224 [email protected]

Don Duncan, Controller, accounting & donation records 229 [email protected]

Ian Ashworth, Breeding, training & foster puppy program 233 [email protected]

Alex Ivic, Client Services 222 [email protected]

Julie Jelinek, Sponsorships & fundraising 223 [email protected]

Natalie Moncur, Communications & media 298 [email protected]

Dave Nash, Manager, Purina® Walk for Dog Guides 238 [email protected]

Beth McSherry, Events and volunteers 231 [email protected]

General Information 0 [email protected]

For additional information on Lions Foundation of Canada and its Dog Guide programs please visit our website at www.dogguides.com.

NEED TO REACH US? CALL 1 (800) 768-3030 or (905) 842-2891

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