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From the Comfy Chair(Editor's note: Sadly, since his last column appeared, Amalfi has passed on.

Today, a new columnist makes his debut.)

Hi, Pet Friends --My name is Al E. Cat, and I live with Sally Cat and a human. Sally and

I agree on only a few things; one is that the human is pretty useful. Shecleans our litter pans and she forages for our food. At least, that’s what wethink she does when she leaves the house.This time of year, the human mutters things like “Summertime, and the

livin’ is easy” as we lay by the screen door, soaking up the sweet smells andwatching her work in the yard.I love summer. After I have my breakfast and morning drink from the

sink in the bathroom, I like to spend the day lounging on the floor by thedoor. The sun streaming through the glass makes the tiles really warm, andmy 13-year-old bones soak up the heat.Sally’s favorite spot this time of year is on top of a bookshelf in “our”

loft. There’s a big window that looks out over our yard. Sally says she’skeeping track of the critters that lurk under the bushes, but every time Icheck, she’s snoozing.Snoozing is what we do best in summer. We like to park our furry

carcasses on the human’s bed – especially if she opens the window just abit so the breeze wafts in. It’s even better when she leaves the ceiling fanon. Pure pleasure.Whoever came up the phrase “It’s a dog’s life” never checked up on how

we felines spend our days. We’re fortunate to have pretty cushy lives, andwe encourage humans out there to do what they can to give all crittersthe best lives possible.And to our furry friends, remember – drink plenty of water, stay out of

the hot sun, and keep your paws clean.

IndexBeing Left Behind Due to Current Economic Crisis . page 4

Owning a Hypoallergenic Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5

Honoring Deceased Pets, Then and Now . . . . . . . . . . page 6

United Kennel Club, More Than Just A Pretty Face . . . page 7

Mixing It Up! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8

No Papers? Your Purebred Dog Can Still Be Your PAL . . . page 9

Forming The Relationship Leash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10

Flea and Tick Control in Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 11

Products to make you, your lawnand Man’s best friend happy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14

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Being Left Behind Due toCurrent Economic CrisisBy Michael Thomas Masters

During the past year, human’s beloved household pets are falling victim, oftenbeing left behind, to the current economic crisis with families and single dwellersacross the United States struggle to keep their homes and jobs, while having tomake harsh sacrifices.

This crisis is not uniquely American. For example, The Royal Society for thePrevention of Cruelty to Animals in London called for people to donate more timeor money to help it support the thousands of extra animals across England andWales that were recently deserted by their owners. The Society reported thatmore than eleven thousand pets were abandoned in 2008, which was a fifty-sevenpercent increase from the year before.

It is heart breaking, but people are leaving their animal pet family members atshelters at an alarming rate because they can no longer afford to keep them, afterlosing their jobs, homes to foreclosures, and moving from presently unaffordablesingle homes with space to smaller apartments where pets are not allowed or withlittle yard space. Dogs, cats, birds, exotic birds and exotic pets, including horses,are being dislocated.

Many American shelters nationwide have seen up to a sixty percent increase inthe number of pet drop-offs (of mainly cats, dogs and birds) in 2008.

Nearly one million more dogs and cats are in danger of losing their homes, in2009 according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Abandoned animals typically end up in animal shelters. In fact, animal sheltersin some southern states are already full. Shelters are doubly burdened becausefewer animals are adopted during a recession.

Worldwide surveys figures concerning abandoned household pets in shelters overthe past year, often do not reflect the countless numbers of pets that are merelybeing left on the streets or out in the wild to fend for themselves.

The recession has also caused a dramatic drop in donations to animal sheltersnationwide. Many shelters across the country have lost up to seventy percent of

their regular donationsduring the last year alone.This devastating financiallost result in less availablefunds for food, medications,and cages to assist theswelling crisis of abandonedpets at shelters.

Animal protectionorganizations are increasingtheir telephone calls andsnail mail requests fordonations to help alleviatethe suffering. The HumanSociety has even establishedan emergency fund to helpoverflowing animal shelters.

If possible, humans areencouraged to have theirdogs and cats fixed to notincrease the household petpopulation, especiallyduring such a severefinancial recession.

Furthermore, with tougheconomic times still uponmost Americans, it is beingadvised to hold off (for atleast a while) before takingon the added financialresponsibilities of getting anew (or an additional)household pet.

Contacting a local HumaneSociety office, or visiting their website, may offer valuable assistance in regardsto either helping you keep a beloved pet or in finding a reliable and availableshelter if you cannot. Assistance is also offered online at, Pets911.com orPetFinder.com.

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Owning aHypoallergenic DogBy Michael Thomas Masters

The new First Dog, the adorable and feisty Bo Obama, a six-month-oldPortuguese Waterdog, has created quite a stir in print and with the mediaregarding hypoallergenic dog breeds. Bo just had his first picture storybook, BoAmerica’s Commander in Leash, published.

Hypoallergenic dog breeds can be a great option for dog lovers who suffer fromallergies like First Daughter, Malia Obama. However, no dog is 100% non-allergenic. Though such breeds shed little to no hair, and have less dander thantypical dogs, all dogs will shed some dander, even hairless dogs.

Generally, dogs without hair, or with continuously growing hair, tend to be themost hypoallergenic. However, some of these dogs will need to be kept on astrict grooming schedule. In addition, some people are actually allergic to dogsaliva. Unfortunately, there are no specific breeds with "hypoallergenic dogsaliva."

Be aware that humans with extremely severe allergies may still not be able totolerate even hypoallergenic dogs.

If you are allergic, but love dogs, consider some of these hypoallergenic dogbreeds, Bedlington terrier, Bichon Frise, Chinese Crested, Greyhounds, IrishWater Spaniel, Kerry blue terrier, Maltese, Poodle, Portuguese water dog,Schnauzer, Shih Tzu, and Yorkshire terrier.

If you decide one might be right for you, spend some time around the breed tosee if you have an allergic reaction before you decide to get one. Also, knowthat each dog, regardless of breed, can affect each individual human allergy suf-ferer differently.

Hybrid dogs and mixed breed dogs can also be considered for allergies inflictedhumans.

Hybrid dogs are the result of controlled crossbreeding. Dogs such asLabradoodles and Goldendoodles are crossed with Poodles and tend to take ontheir hypoallergenic qualities. Dogs that are mixed with known hypoallergenic

breeds can sometimes be considered low-allergy. Again, if you suffer fromallergies, but find a mixed-breed dog that you think might be hypoallergenic, tryspending some time with the dog to see how you react.

Additionally, a dog’s size may be a factor in determining its hypoallergenicaffect for humans. Smaller dogs will also produce fewer environmental pollu-tants containing dog dander and dog allergens. Small hairless dogs may be lesslikely to cause allergic reactions because it is so easy to bathe them and the dan-der falls off. It has been well established that most individuals with dog allergyalso suffer with additionalenvironmental allergies.

Depending on the severityof ones allergies, mosthumans still may be able tolive happily with dogs. Thekey is to reduce the amountof allergens in the home.Furthermore, it is essentialto vacuum household rugsand upholstery, while fre-quently washing curtainsand drapes. Consider usingsome type of air purifier.Also, have a discussion withyour physician concerningmedical therapies for anyexisting allergies.

Of course, in addition to thehypoallergenic factor, con-sider the temperament andhabits of the breed beingconsidered that would bestfit your home environmentand lifestyle before makinga final decision.

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Honoring DeceasedPets, Then and NowBy Michael Thomas Masters

Laying to rest beloved pets and animals at pet cemeteries is celebrated world-wide by millions of humans. A pet cemetery is a cemetery for the cherishedremains of deceased animals and pets to rest.

In 1980, filmmaker Errol Morris directed a film about pet cemeteries calledGates of Heaven. Morris' film, similar to his other works, such as The ThinBlue Line (1988), is not narrated and the stories are told purely through inter-views with human owners and the managers who allow pets to have agraceful burial.

Of course, gruesome, outrageous and fanciful literary passages andmovie scenes are conjured up in the minds of many people whenremembering pet cemeteries in Stephen King’s horror novels PetSematary I, II and III as well as in the 1989 and 1992 films basedupon two of King’s books.

Although pet burials can be traced back fourteen thousand years,contemporary pet ceremonies began to rise in the late 1800s.

Established in 1896, Hartsdale Pet Cemetery in New York is theoldest known pet cemetery in the United States. However, therehas been an enormous increase in different types of pet memorialservices and burial options within the last thirty years. This coin-cides with the increase in pet friendly households which estimatesnow comprises 63% of all American homes.

The Cimetière des Chiens in Asnières-sur-Seine is an elaborate,sculpted pet cemetery. Literally translated from French as"Cemetery of the Dogs," the beautiful Cimetière des Chiens sitsjust outside of Paris, France and is allegedly the oldest pet cemetery in theworld.

Soldiers' dog cemetery at Edinburgh Castle in England and Pet Seminary in SanFrancisco are two of the most famous formal resting places for beloved pets.

To further understand and appreciate pet burials and cemeteries, we need to goback in time thousands of years. The Ancient Egyptians are credited withmummifying and burying cats, which they honored as deities. In fact, of all the

ancient societies that conducted funerals for animals, Egypt is the best known,thanks to the numerous elaborately mummified dogs, cats, monkeys and birds

that have been recovered by archaeologists.

Romans had very similar ways of dealing with pet loss. Sizeableamounts of land were set aside for large stone monuments dedi-cated to the owner’s pet. Among the most famous ancient doglovers was Alexander the Great (356 B.C. - 323 B.C.), whoowned a large female Mastiff-like hound named Peritas. Uponher death, the conqueror led a formal funeral procession to thegrave and erected a large stone monument. A city by her namestill exists in this location.

In light of our present day’s fascination with glamour and mediaattention, Beverly Hills pet cemeteries and burials often receive themost public coverage, which presents a biased version mainlyopulent, costly and sometimes outrageous burials.

In the Beverly Hills and Hollywood areas alone, several privatepet cemeteries exist, including Guardian Angel and Royal Pet.

Many beloved animal and pet film and TV stars are buried inSouthern California pet cemeteries including Arnold Ziffel, theprecocious and intelligent pig “son” of Doris and Fred Ziffel(who could play the piano and oink Shakespeare) in TV‘s GreenAcres in addition to a few of the beautiful and smart collies whoportrayed Lassie in the 1940’s Lassie films and 1950’s TV series.

Most modern day families tend to bury their deceased pets discreet-ly on their own properties, primarily in a yard, with a shoebox orany other type of container serving as a coffin. In recent years,many beloved pets have been cremated with their remains eitherburied in a yard or kept in a special container or urn inside thehouse.

For private pet burials, typically both single and multiple plotsoptions are available at most pet cemeteries. A specially designed

pet casket would be used and possibly a vault depending on the strengthof the casket structure.

When selecting single cremation, the animal is being placed in the crematoryalone. Only (and all of) the pet's cremated remains are returned to the owner.The remains can be saved in an urn to be kept in a home, buried or scattered.

In a memorial cremation, several pets are cremated together. The resulting cre-mated remains are then scattered on thecemetery grounds.

Often pet cemeteries will have a chapel.Moreover, facilities may be provided tohold either a non-denominationalChristian or, alternatively, a non-reli-gious ceremony.

Almost ten years into the twenty firstcentury, there are now more than fivehundred pet cemeteries in the UnitedStates. That so many people choose tocommemorate the lives of their pets isgood news, for it reaffirms humans deepadmiration for our deceased and belovedanimal pet family members.

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The United Kennel ClubMore than just a pretty face…By Karla Bertram

“Our Dogs Do Stuff.” That’s the unofficialmotto of the United Kennel Club, and forthe most part, it’s true.

From its beginnings in 1898, the UKC haspromoted the function of each of its recog-nized breeds, not just the appearance of

those animals. UKC events and programs continue to support that same missiontoday.

The Total Dog Program, for example, is offered at select shows, where bothconformation and obedience are offered. The dog must get a qualifying score inan obedience class and win the best-of-breed designation in conformation at thesame show. This is a lot harder than it might sound. There might be 50 dogs ofa given breed at a show, but only one of them can bring home a Total Dogrosette.

Perhaps lesser known in parts of the United States than the American KennelClub, the UKC still maintains a strong following among dog lovers. Many peo-ple get their first start in UKC, looking for more opportunities to show theirdogs in companion events such as obedience and agility.

The actual tasks and obstacles vary slightly, but these two venues have essen-tially the same goals in UKC and other registries. In obedience, dogs and han-dlers work together through a set of exercises. Scoring is based solely on preci-sion. In agility, the dog navigates through a course of tunnels, jumps, bridgesand other obstacles with the handler giving direction and encouragement.Scoring is based on faults and time.

As a purebred dog registry, UKC also offers conformation events. These eventsare based on the breed standards maintained by UKC. Breed standards are pre-cise descriptions of what the ideal specimen of a given breed should look likeand in many cases how it should behave, as well. If this sounds like familiar ter-ritory, it should. AKC conformation is based on how well individual animalsmeet breed standards, as well. This is where the similarities end.

The UKC does not allow professional handlers to compete in UKC events.Professional handlers are people who show dogs for a living. The dogs theyshow are owned by other people, who pay them to care for, maintain and showthe dog. UKC, on the other hand, prides itself on being family-oriented.

Children as young as 2 years old are allowed to compete in the junior handlingclasses. For safety and for gentle nudges of guidance and encouragement, a par-ent is required to be in the ring with smaller children in the pee-wee division.It’s an amazing sight to see a tiny girl parading around the ring with a flashyBoxer at the end of the lead! It’s even more amazing when, in her best dogtrainer voice, she directs the Boxer to stand ... and the dog listens to her!

Of course, not everyone who enters the conformation ring with a dog in UKCowns that particular dog. Friends readily help friends show strings of dogs. Onehears a lot of laughter at UKC shows. Overall, things are more relaxed.

That’s not to say there isn’t fierce competition. The UKC offers a programcalled the Top Ten. Dogs earn points throughout the year by defeating otherdogs of the same breed. Every June, at a show called UKC Premier, these dogsfrom across the country go head to head. The competition is exciting. Butthere’s a lot of laughter there, too.

Like the AKC, the UKC divides breeds into specific groups based on origin andoriginal use. In UKC the names of the groups and their purposes vary slightly.The groups are Northern, Guardian, Companion, Terrier, Sighthound andPariah, Scenthound, Gun Dog and Herding.

At some UKC shows, there are no group divisions. Instead, all breed winnersare invited back to compete for Best In Show. UKC also recognizes a ReserveBest In Show winner. The adage of “close but not quite” counts, after all. It’salso encouragement to keep trying, and it’s indicative of how difficult the deci-sion is to pick the single best dog at times.

Many breed standards vary slightly between the way they’re written for UKCand the way they’re written for AKC. One breed with very definitive differ-ences, though, is the Poodle. The AKC recognizes three varieties: Standard,Miniature and Toy. The UKC recognizes two breeds: the Standard Poodle andthe Poodle, which includes Miniatures and Toys. Miniatures and Toys are con-sidered varieties of Poodle and are part of the Companion Dog group. Standardsare considered part of the Gun Dog group. Whereas the style of haircut or clipon a Poodle is restricted by age in AKC shows, in UKC events, it’s up to theowner. Adult dogs may be shown in the traditional Continental Clip, with thefull jacket and mane of hair on the neck and chest, and shaved legs, completewith bracelets and rosettes, or they can be shown in what is commonly called akennel clip, where all the hair on the dog’s body and legs is approximately 1inch in length. Just about anything in between goes, too. There are quite a fewindividuals showing beautiful Poodles in UKC competitions who haven’t mas-tered the extensive scissoring techniques required to maintain a continental clip,but who can do a very nice job with the kennel clip.

In addition to what one might think of as traditional dog-related events, theUKC also offers events in Dock Jumping, Weight Pulling, Terrier Races, TotalJunior Program (for children), Dog Sports (including Family Obedience), and awide variety of hunting events that focus on ability, training and instinct.

While the UKC is a purebred registry, it has long recognized that the human-canine bond doesn’t just exist with purebred animals. People love dogs, anddogs love people, and the two enjoy doing things together. For that reason,UKC also allows dogs to register on a Limited Privilege, or LP, basis.Registration is required so that wins and achievements can be tracked.

An LP animal might be one who is obviously purebred, but unregisterable in thetraditional manner for a number of reasons. Perhaps the owner never receivedthe papers when the animal was purchased. Perhaps the dog has a disqualifyingfault according to the breed standard. This could mean the dog is wrong coloror it’s too big or spotted when it should be of one uniform color. Perhaps theanimal came through a rescue organization.

An LP animal also could be one that is obviously a mixed-breed dog. While thisanimal should never be bred, it could still be the best companion dog ever. Assuch, UKC has long believed it should be allowed to participate in companionevents. Those events include obedience, agility, weight pulls, the Total Juniorprogram and Dog Sports (including family obedience.)

In recent years, several so-called “purebred dog registries” have developed thatclaim to have the same mission and vision for dogs as both the AKC and theUKC. However, one reason for their existence is that reputable registries will nolonger accept registrations from these individuals. Beware. Yes, they maintainbreed standards. Yet, those breed standards are the result of manipulating or cre-ating the standard to match the dogs they’re currently breeding. They do notbreed dogs to meet a previously set forth standard. There’s a huge difference.

The United Kennel Club isn’t just another dog registry. At its foundation arebeliefs that set it apart from other registries. One belief is that dogs and familiesgo together. Another is that the right balance between structure and performanceability is crucial to physically and mentally healthy, happy dogs. The combina-tion is what gives us great companion dogs, whether or not that dog ever com-petes for anything other than a dog cookie. The UKC rewards both and giveseven greater recognition to dogs that excel in combination. Yes, UKC dogs doindeed do stuff, and they and their owners have a great time doing it!

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Mixing It Up!By Karla Bertram

Pedigrees aren’t required for unconditionallove. They aren’t required for playingFrisbee, taking long walks, demanding atten-tion or sleeping on the bed at night. Whileonly purebred dogs are eligible for standardAmerican Kennel Club registration, orAKC’s new PAL program, all dogs deserveloving homes.

The AKC already has two programs in place,the Responsible Dog Ownership programand Canine Good Citizen program, whichare open to all dogs. Obedience, rally andagility training classes offered by AKC clubsare also open to all dogs. A mixed-breed dog

can do anything an AKC-registered purebred dog can do. Anything, that is,except show in AKC events.

On April 14, 2009, the AKC announced a new and exciting program for indi-viduals with mixed-breed dogs. While the AKC always has been an advocatefor the rights of all dogs and dog owners, this is the first AKC programdesigned specifically for mixed breeds. The AKC first started considering a pro-gram of this sort in January 2005.

The AKC motto is “We’re more than champion dogs, we’re the dog’s champi-on.” The new program will enable AKC to better continue this mission bybringing newcomers into the world of companion-dog competitions, allowingAKC to educate and promote responsible dog ownership and enabling AKC totake an even more active roll in legislative issues affecting dog owners acrossthe country.

Beginning October 1, 2009, owners of mixed-breed dogs will be able to sign upfor this program. Their dog will be given an ID number unique to the dog andlisted as a mixed breed. The animal will not be considered registered as such;rather it is enrolled in the mixed-breed program so that it can compete and sothat titles and placements can be tracked. Hybrid dogs also may be enrolled inthis program. It does not matter if the parentage and/or breeds of the parents areknown, all dogs will be designated as “mixed.” This, of course, includes design-

er dogs. Parentage records will not be kept on any animal. All animals must bespayed or neutered.

On April 1, 2010, dogs enrolled in the program will be able to compete atmixed-breed classes. The classes will be offered only at stand-alone AKCAgility, Obedience and Rally events. That is, events that do not offerConformation competitions. They will compete only against other mixed breedsand will be able to earn the same titles as purebreds. The titles will carry themixed-breed suffix of “M”, for example CD-M, NA-M.

The AKC intends to implement a Web site dedicated to the mixed-breed pro-gram. Much like the current AKC site, this new Web site will be a place wheredog owners can seek the latest information in training and health issues. Ofcourse, part of the site will be devoted to simply to the joy of dogs.

In less than a year, whether you have an AKC-registered dog, a purebred dogwithout papers or a mixed-breed dog, you’ll be able to participate in popularAmerican Kennel Club companion events. Show your family and friends thatyour dog can do that! Enroll in training classes and then get with the program— AKC’s Mixed Breed program, that is!

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No Papers? YourPurebred Dog Can StillBe Your PALBy Karla Bertram

When you purchase a puppy that can be reg-istered with the American Kennel Club, youare guaranteed that the puppy’s parents arepurebred animals of that specific breed andare registered with that registry. That is thebasis for every breed registry. Each puppyregistered with the AKC has a unique identi-fying number and a unique registered name.

Usually everything goes as planned when anew litter of puppies is born. The twoprospective parent dogs are bred, and thepuppies follow nine weeks later. When regis-tering the litter, the breeder certifies that thedam (mother) of the puppies is the animal

listed on the papers. The owner of the sire also certifies the same thing for thefather of the puppies. The paperwork is sent to AKC, and the litter is registered.Eight weeks or so after they’re born, the little ones go to their new homes. Thenew owners register their puppies, and everyone lives happily ever after.Usually, but not always.

Sometimes the owners of the dam and the sire have a falling out. Sometimes alitter isn’t registered. Perhaps the new owners are delighted with their newpuppy, but either don’t see the purpose of registering the dog or aren’t interest-ed. Sometimes, a child ends up being allergic to the dog, and the owners sell orgive the dog to a neighbor, relative or friend. Perhaps the new owners lost thepapers or the original papers were never given to them by the breeder. Perhapsthe animal went into a rescue program or to a shelter. Or, the parents could bepurebred dogs but not registerable, and only puppies from registered parents canbe registered with AKC.

There are many purebred dogs without AKC registration papers. It’s safe to saythat people don’t buy a dog because it’s registered. We buy dogs because welove dogs and we enjoy their companionship. The registration is secondary.

The AKC recognizes there are many reasons why an animal might not be regis-terable. However, that doesn’t mean that these purebred dogs and their ownersshouldn’t be given a chance to compete in certain events.

To meet that need, the AKC created the Indefinite Listing Privilege programmore than 50 years ago. Dogs registered under this program were required to bespayed or neutered. The owners filled out a form and attached several picturesof the animal. In addition, a veterinarian had to certify that he or she believedthe animal to be purebred. If approved by AKC, the dog was given an ILP num-ber.

Recently, AKC renamed the program to better reflect the program’s purpose. Itis now referred to as the Purebred Alternative Listing, going by the acronym ofPAL. Dogs already having ILP numbers were grandfathered into the PAL pro-gram. Only AKC registerable breeds can participate.

Dogs registered through the PAL/ILP program are eligible to compete in AKCperformance and companion events but not conformation events. They are sub-ject to the same performance event restrictions as are all AKC breeds.

Performance events are those that re-create what dogs were originally bred todo. For example, only small Terriers and Dachshunds can compete in EarthdogTrials. Only Herding breeds, Rottweilers and Samoyeds can compete in HerdingTests and Trials. Hunt Tests are limited to most Sporting breeds and StandardPoodles. Lure Coursing events are limited to Sighthounds.

The Companion Events are those that are specifically designed to enhance thehuman/canine bond. Those include Agility, Obedience, Rally, JuniorShowmanship and Tracking Tests. These are open to all breeds.

So, if you’ve ever watched a program on Animal Planet featuring dogs in per-formance or companion events and thought, “My dog could that!” here’s yourchance. Get your pal signed up with AKC’s PAL program and go for it! Youwon’t regret it, and neither will your dog!

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Think back to the various teachers and bosses that you have had in your life. Nodoubt some of them you remember with fondness, and others evoke less desir-able memories. You probably respected some and were willing to put extra timeand effort into your assignments. Others probably had the opposite effect andmaybe even caused you to have thoughts of retaliating or quitting. As a dogtrainer working with the public, I see the same variety with the dog-handlerteams that I coach. So, what are the characteristics of those leaders who inspiretheir team and bring out the best in their subordinates? Humans and dogs areobviously not exactly the same when it comes to what they view as good lead-ership qualities, but there are many similarities. In my experience, exceptionalleaders in the dog-training world have several characteristics.

First, exceptional dog trainers accept responsibility for teaching their dogsexactly what they want rather than just expecting that the dog will know how toact in the human world. They understand that when a dog acts like a dog —digging up the flowerbed, chewing on the couch, barking at every noise — itisn’t being “bad,” it’s just acting like a dog. Instead of being angry and upset,this trainer realizes that she needs to supervise the dog and teach it what isexpected.

Exceptional dog trainers also have in mind very clear criteria of what behaviorthey want from the dog, and then they consistently expect the same behavioreach and every time. For example, if STAY means “do not move from the posi-tion I left you in until I give you permission,” they do not let the dog decidewhen to move but expect that the dog stays still until it receives a clear and dis-tinct release word — FREE or OK. They do not mix and match different com-mands for the same behavior or expect the dog to differentiate between behav-iors for the same command. For example, OFF means put all four feet on thefloor, and DOWN means lie down on the floor.

While exceptional trainers have clear criteria and high expectations, they alsorealize that training is best when the final behavior or performance is brokendown so that only one skill is taught at a time, and that they need to start simpleand gradually increase difficulty. Just like children first learning their alphabetcannot be expected to read “War and Peace” in a week, dogs likewise need timeto develop and perfect basic skills before performing higher level skills. Forexample, a good trainer realizes that a dog cannot at first be expected to STAYwhen surrounded by a squirrel overhead, a rabbit to its right and a chipmunk toits left! But in a week or so, most dogs can learn to STAY with their handlerstanding nearby when in obedience class with other dogs in the room. Theexceptional trainer will understand how to gradually increase the degree of diffi-culty so the dog can be successful rather than leaping too far too fast and caus-ing the dog to fail.

Exceptional trainers know their dog’s likes and dislikes and use this knowledgein a reward-based training program. For example, if the dog really likes to playFrisbee, the trainer will do a short training session with leash work and a SIT-STAY, followed by a COME, then throw the Frisbee as the dog’s reward. Hecan also practice a controlled STAY while having the toy in hand, releasing thedog and throwing the Frisbee for a challenging STAY, gradually working to thepoint where he can throw the Frisbee while the dog maintains a STAY andrelease later. Each dog is unique in what it views as its ultimate reward. Anexceptional trainer will teach the dog that it can earn that reward by performingthe desired behavior.

Exceptional trainers are problem-solvers. They understand and accept that even

with the most gifted student, therewill be difficulties and setbacks.Rather than becoming frustrated andpunishing the dog during these times,the exceptional trainer will step backand evaluate what might have gonewrong and create a plan to fix theproblem. Instead of trying to trick ortempt the dog to fail so that they cancorrect (or punish) the wrongdoing,they approach training from the per-spective of setting the dog up forsuccess and focus on rewards andpraise. For example, to teach a dog tostay focused on the handler whilewalking by food or a toy on theground, the exceptional trainer willstart far enough away from the dis-traction so that the dog can easilywatch him, then reward the dogheavily for focus as he moves gradu-ally closer. This trainer will turnaway from the distraction just priorto the moment the dog will lose its focus rather than continuing beyond thatpoint and jerking on the leash when the dog goes for the food or toy. With onlya few repetitions and lots of reward and praise for staying focused on the han-dler, most dogs will be able to get fairly close to the food or toy on the groundin just one lesson while maintaining the enthusiasm to keep working.

Finally, but most importantly, exceptional trainers “listen” to their dogs. Theyknow that communication is a two-way street, and they learn to read the signsthat their dogs are sending so they can acknowledge and respect the dog’s feel-ings and emotions. They realize that anger and frustration are counterproductiveto the dog’s ability to learn, so they stay calm and relaxed even when the goinggets tough. They do not succumb to embarrassment and irritation when theirdog makes a mistake. They are understanding and caring, choosing to help adog through its challenges by problem-solving and setting the dog up for suc-cess, rather than focusing on punishment for wrong behavior. In this way, theyare BENEVOLENT leaders. Of course, benevolent leaders still say NO, andstill restrict privileges and freedoms until they are earned (as explained in “NoFree Cookies – Nothing In Life Is Free”). But a benevolent leader does not stopwith saying NO. Instead, the benevolent leader works to teach the dog an alter-native that is acceptable and earns a reward that the dog wants.

Looking back on the leaders in your life, which ones did you respect the mostand motivated you to work hard? You might have worked hard for a while forthe boss that threatened to fire you if you made a mistake, but for most of us,that boss did not earn our respect even if we were able to handle the stress ofthe situation. Being a leader does not mean you must be loud, unbending andphysically rough. Wouldn’t you prefer to work for the boss that supports you,acknowledging your accomplishments and efforts and helping you overcomedifficulties you encounter in your job? Weren’t you more willing to try hardernext time for the teacher who understood that you just couldn’t do your best ontoday’s quiz because you were scared of the storm and gave you a chance to doextra credit work rather than scold you in front of the class for such a poorgrade? Wouldn’t you prefer to have a boss who clearly explains what is neededrather than sending you off with no instructions or expectations? Consider whatyou desire in the leaders in your life, and then give your dog no less. You willboth be happier for it.

Laura Knoll© The Knoble Dog, LLC 2009

Sharon Peterson (Misty Morn Obedience) and Laura Knoll (The Knoble Dog,LLC) are currently teaching obedience and agility classes at the Quad City DogCenter. For more information, see www.qcdogcenter.com.

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Flea and TickControl in PetsBy Jennifer M. (Ivany) Ewoldt, DVM MS DACVS

’Tis the season for fleas and ticks to start pestering dogs and cats in the Quad-Cities, so I thought a brief review of flea control would be appropriate. Fleacontrol is a subject that gets everyone agitated because no one likes to havefleas on their pets or in their houses. It is also one of the most misunderstoodveterinary topics.

For flea and tick prevention, we strongly recommend that you purchase a pre-scription product from your veterinarian, such as Frontline®, Revolution® orSentinel®. Many over-the-counter products have negative side effects, especial-ly in cats. Flea collars do not work to prevent fleas, and they do not treat a fleainfestation.

Secondly, your pet becomes infested with fleas by being in contact with a flea-infested site either indoors or outdoors. Adult females lay 40-50 eggs per dayon a pet. These eggs fall off the pet and begin to develop. It can take as little as30 days and as long as 6.5 months for the flea life cycle to complete. Thisbecomes important when trying to control fleas in your house and on your pets.

Fleas do not jump from one pet to another. Once a flea gets onto a dog or cat, itcompletes its entire life cycle on that animal. However, once the female fleaslay eggs, the eggs drop off the pet and contaminate the environment. Indoorpets, such as cats, can get fleas — you probably brought flea eggs home onyour clothes or shoes. Invaders such as mice or rats in your basement or squir-rels and birds in your attic also can bring fleas and flea eggs into your house.This is why even indoor animals should have flea protection monthly. Any wildanimal that passes through your yard might deposit flea eggs in your pet’s envi-ronment.

The action of flea products is a commonly misunderstood subject. Flea productskill fleas when they get skin oils onto them (Frontline®) or when the fleasingest blood from a treated animal (Revolution®, Sentinel®). Because of this,you can see live fleas on the pet even when you are treating your pet with a fleacontrol product. Flea control products do not repel fleas — they only kill themafter they get onto the dog or cat. This is why flea collars do not work. Once aflea is on the pet, it will be killed — usually within 24 hours. In fact, having atreated pet in an infested house is like having a flea “vacuum” — the fleas jumponto the pet and are killed once they do.

Because of the long life cycle of the flea, it takes many months to completelyeliminate the infestation from your home. It takes three to eight weeks for theremaining eggs in your house to start developing, after which time they can stilltake three to four months to finish their life cycle. This means that at least sixmonths of flea treatment is required to clear an infestation, assuming you do notbring any new fleas or flea eggs into your home in the meantime. You stillmight see fleas on your pets during this time.

It is important to use a flea control product that contains an insect growth regu-lator, or IGR, because this will prevent the immature eggs from developing. Tohelp clear an infestation faster, it is important to follow other household cleanli-ness practices, such as spraying the house with a flea control spray that containsan IGR, washing any bedding that the pet uses with hot water (including yourown bed), and vacuuming everywhere regularly. Vacuuming stimulates thehatching of eggs because the vibrations mimic the footsteps of a pet. It isimportant to vacuum all floors, including hardwood floors, paying especiallyclose attention to the baseboards and cracks/crevices where flea eggs mighthide. Vacuum also in your furniture and near your bed if your pet sleeps withyou.

Contrary to popular thought, spraying your yard does little to control mostinfestations. It will kill many bugs outside, including fleas, but will also killmany beneficial insects in your yard. As soon as your infested dog or cat goesoutside, the population might be re-established. Or, as soon as that pesky, infest-ed squirrel or rabbit hangs out in your yard for a while, the fleas are back.

Once your pet appears to be flea-free, do not stop treating your pet! The fleasare waiting for a chance to strike and will quickly re-establish an infestation ifgiven the opportunity.

Tick control is a little easier, as ticks do not tend to set up an infestationindoors. Tick control products also kill by one of two methods — through thehaircoat oils (Frontline®, Preventick® collars) or through the blood(Revolution®). As with flea control, you might see live ticks on your pet ormight see them attach to your pet, but they will be killed within 48 hours. Thiskills 90 percent of ticks before they have a chance to feed, which is when theytransmit diseases to your pet. Of course, if you see a tick on your dog or cat,remove it rather than waiting for the drugs to do their work. Be sure to useproper tick removal technique — don’t burn it, apply alcohol or squish it. Thisreleases saliva into your pet, which is how they transmit diseases. Grasp thehead with tweezers and carefully pull the tick out of the skin.

Good luck this summer — we hope you and your pet stay flea- and tick-free!

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• A visit to the veterinarian for a spring or early summer check-up is a must.Ask your vet to recommend a safe, effective flea and tick control program.• Never leave your pet alone in a vehicle. Even if the windows are open, aparked car can quickly become a furnace in no time.• Always carry a gallon thermos filled with cold, fresh water when travelingwith your pet.• The right time for playtime is in the cool of the early morning or evening,but never after a meal or when the weather is humid.• When the temperature is very high, don’t let your dog stand on hot asphalt.His or her sensitive paw pads can burn. Keep walks during these times to aminimum.• Be especially sensitive to older and overweight animals in hot weather.• When walking your dog, steer clear of areas that you suspect have beensprayed with insecticides or other chemicals.• Never shave a dog down to the skin, this robs him or her of protection fromthe sun which prevents overheating.• Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that isnot labeled specifically for use on animals.• During a backyard barbecue, always keep matches, lighter fluid andcitronella candles out of pets’ reach.• Please make sure that there are no open, unscreened windows or doors inyour home through which animals can fall or jump.• Stay alert for signs of overheating in pets, which includes excessive panting,

drooling and mild weakness, along with an elevated body temperature.• Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool.QCAWC is the only full service no-killanimal shelter located in the QuadCities. Our mission is to provide a shel-ter for homeless animals, to support aspay and a neuter program and to pro-vide humane education. QCAWC MainAdoption Center is open Monday-Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.with extended hours on Wednesday until6:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday. Ourlow cost, high quality vaccination clinicis open every Wednesday at 1:30 and thefirst Saturday of every month at 10:00a.m. with no appointment necessary.Low cost, high quality spaying and neu-tering is offered by calling 309-787-6830 for an appointment. Please visitour website at www.qcawc.org.

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