Issue #3 MAY/JUNE 2013

COMMUNITY EVENTS FAMILY GET A WAYS WITH FIDO FECAL TESTING FIREWORKS AND LOUD NOISES

PICTURES OF OUR CEDAR VALLEY DOGS

Cover models: left to right, Tre & Rex. Practicing their stay skills during our field trips at PetAgreeds Dog Daycare Location: Multicultural Center UNI

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Editors: Karen Anderson and Paul Keller Mission Statement: To provide a local resource for dogs and their parents. To bring the canine community together and to educate and promote responsible pet ownership. Publisher: Oelwein Publishing

ALENDER OF EVENTS:

TIPS TO ENSURE PROACTIVE SAFE PLAY

S THE WEATHER WARMS UP TO MAKE WAY FOR SPRING, PEOPLE ARE GOING TO BE TAKING THEIR PUPS OUT TO PARKS AND ON PLAY DATES. HERE ARE A POCKET FULL OF TIPS ON HOW TO TELL IF PLAY IS GOING WELL. 1. NECK BITING IN PLAY SHOULD BE DISCOURAGED. THIS IS OFTEN A MILD FORM OF BULLYING. 2. LOTS OF TACKLING SHOULD BE KEPT IN CHECK. BREAK UP PLAY EVERY SO OFTEN AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE BOTH TAKING TURNS. 3. DOGS WHO RUN IN A BOUNCY, ROCKING HORSE MANNER ARE BEING PLAYFUL. THIS IS GOOD BEHAVIOR TO SEE. 4. DOGS WHO SEEM STIFF IN THEIR MOVEMENTS ARE PROBABLY NERVOUS AND NOT GAME FOR PLAY. 5. SQUINTY EYES ARE INVITING AND FRIENDLY. THIS IS A GOOD BEHAVIOR TO SEE. 6. HOWEVER WIDE GLASSY EYES CAN MEAN OVER AROUSAL AND MAY NOT BE A GOOD PLAY MATE. REMEMBER; LIKE A PARENT KEEPING AN EYE ON THEIR TODDLERS AT THE PLAYGROUND, BEING PROACTIVE WHEN YOUR PUPS ARE ON THEIR PLAY DATES CAN ENSURE THAT THEY ARE HAPPY AND SAFE THIS SPRING!

1 June 8th Saturday 8:30am (1 hour) Loose Leash Walking Clinic Cost is Free. Donations are accepted for the Cedar Bend Humane Society. 2 August 10th, Saturday 9:00am (4 hours) PetFest at Gateway Park in Cedar Falls Bring the family and even the family pet! All pets must have proof of vaccinations including their rabies. Pets must be friendly towards people and dogs.

OMING DOG CLASSES: 1. June 15th , Saturday 8:30am (50 min.) Puppy Paws around Town. 4 weeks (Intermediate Level) $69.00 2. June 15th , Saturday 10:00am (45 min.) DOGA; Yoga with your dog $69.00 4 weeks 3. July 2nd, Tuesday 6:00pm (50 min.) Pawsitive Rewards Level 1 (basic obd.) $109.00 seven weeks long 4. July 11th, Thursday 7:00pm (50 min.) Hard to Handle Dog Class (aggressive dogs) $109.00 seven weeks long

All classes are taught by PetAgreed Dog Trainers: Karen Anderson ABCDT 319-215-3336 Jill Bartels-Lovell PCADT 319-239-5163 Call Today! Reserve your class spot!

The back cover is to promote rescue and adoption

By Anderson Karen Anderson By Karen ABCDTABCDT

FAMILY GETA-WAYS WITH YOUR PET

Preparation: Always prepare your family get a ways far enough in advance that you are setting yourself and your pet up for success. Some pets are scared of car rides. They start feeling anxious. Sometimes its better to get a certified pet sitter or quality boarding facility (like PetAgreed Canine Academy). Signs of anxiety: are panting, pacing, shaking, hyper-arousal, salivating, vomiting, urination or defecation. If this happens during short trips, then for your dogs well being, hire a caring, trusting and certified pet sitter. Types of vehicles: Do you usually take your dog out in a compact or sedan? Does it seem odd to you that your dog is scared of the truck, van or SUV? Ease your dogs anxiety through practicing short trips in the truck with super yummy treats or going to the park for fun! Techniques to help ease anxiety: First, while your dog is at home and calm, play classical music (piano music is the best.) Amazon sellsThrough a Dogs Ear Driving Edition; use a calming cap; use a thundershirt; use scented collars and aromas. Use these tools when your dog is already calm. These tools will be a cue to become calm when he starts to feel stressed Desensitize: Start by training your dog next to the vehicle. Train: sit, stay, down and stay. Do this for a week. The following week, open the doors to your vehicles and train. (do this with all vehicles your dog will ride in). The 3rd week: start the car, keeping the doors open and train. The 4th week: put your dog in the car with it running; dont go anywhere, just train. Give lots of praise and treats if he is in the vehicle sitting. The 5th week: take a super short trip by backing out of the driveway and coming right back. Give him lots of praise and have treats scattered in the seat, when you are in motion. Ignore your dog after you get out of the vehicle. Getting out is no big deal, going in is super awesome! Then drive around the block. Then drive to the bank as the banks always have dog treats. Taking baby steps in all dog training is key to success. Safety: Most folks have their pets micro-chipped today. Make sure to carry a file on your pets up to date vaccination records. Always have your dogs tags with your dogs name and your phone number. Equipment: Delicious treats and fresh water. Old towels and paper towels for rainy days. In the Vehicle: Make sure your dog is either in a doggie safety belt or a well ventilated crate.

Logistics: Are you traveling by car, plane, train or boat? Make sure to find out well in advance if the airline accepts pets, and if so, what are the non-refundable fees. Specific airliners charge different rates. If the weather is too hot or cold, pets may not be allowed to travel. Small pets are allowed in the cabin with their parents on some airlines. Would you want your larger dog or pet to have to fly underneath with the luggage? Wouldnt it be less stressful for your pet to find a nice safe and fun environment in his hometown? If your dog is not crate trained see our last issue on How to Choose the Perfect Pet at www.cedarvalleydog.com A trainer can help you to crate train your dog. Instruct children not to tease your dog in his crate or out of his crate. Dont leave your dog unattended in a closed vehicle. Remember 75 degrees outside the car is 118 degrees inside the car. New Experiences: Keep these positive. If you are visiting a location with a new climate like the mountains or the ocean, make sure to take a lot of water and a lot of potty breaks. Also, make sure to bring plenty of poop bags. Always be responsible for your pet. Motel/Hotel Manners: Prepare ahead of time. Find out about non-refundable fees. Some places have weight limits. Prepare your pet by visiting as many friends houses as you can. Make sure your dog understands cues such as sit and stay and other dog etiquette. Call a trainer to help keep your trip positive and enjoyable. Get asked back to visit. You have the most well behaved dog ever! Hotel Barking: Your dog may want to bark at the new sounds, new voices, car doors and footsteps. Use the calming tools, Visit overnight at a local hotel a few times a month before you go. (This may not be an option for some). Camping: Do not allow your dog to run free. Other dogs may not do well with strange dogs. Loose dogs could scare other campers or dogs. Remember, always pick up your dogs poo.

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months? An ounce of prevention keeps the

FECAL TESTING EVERY 6 MONTHS HE IMPORTANCE OF A BI-ANNUAL EXAM T W W

hy should my pet have a fecal test every six
cats age faster than people, which is why it is exceedingly important for all pets, especially senior pets, to visit their years per calendar year, but can vary depending on the size of your pet. This is why it is important for a veterinarian to see your pet every six months i.e. every 3.5 years of their life. Unfortunately, most pet owners learn the hard way that twice a

hat is the importance of a bi-annual examination? Dogs and

parasites away and keeps your pet and family healthy! CAPC (Companion Animal Parasite Council) recommends conducting fecal examinations two to four times during the first year of life and one to two times per year in adults, depending on patient health and lifestyle factors. Our clinic follows these guidelines and requires bi-annual fecal examinations. Although your pet may be on heartworm prevention or dewormed on a routine basis, parasites ALWAYS pose a threat to your pet and family. Animal feces can contain bacteria and parasite eggs that infect humans and pets. Infection happens when tiny amounts of animal stool containing the germs reach the mouth. People may also become accidentally infected when they touch their mouth with soiled hands. Children often have their hands in their mouths and are at higher risk of infection. To keep our facility parasite free and to keep your pet and family safe, we follow the CAPC recommended guidelines!

veterinarian twice a year. Your pet ages approximately 7 human

year examinations aren't only for sick pets. The idea is to prevent illness and not wait until a pet has obvious problems. Additionally, blood work is not only needed before surgery or when pets are ill, but it is important for all pets as part of a complete routine wellness examination. Blood tests provide your veterinarian with baseline information about your pet. If your pet never has wellness blood work and later develops a disease or other condition, your veterinarian has no way to know how long the problem has been present in the pet. One of the most important things you can do for your pet is to make sure they get routine veterinary examinations. Taking preventative measures ensures you catch any potential problems early; saving you money and providing better care for your pet. During a biannual examination at our clinic, we conduct a complete physical exam to check your pets condition from nose to tail. We will evaluate everything from your pets heart and breathing to their ears, mouth and skin.

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My Dog is Scared of FIREWORKS

By Karen Anderson ABCDT
2 Prepare your house before the celebration. Remove all sharp objects, in case your dog gets scared and starts running around uncontrollably. Keep all curtains drawn or shades down so your dog cant see the flashes of light. Keep a few lamps on so your dog wont be in the dark. Prepare your pets room before the celebration. The best room for this is the inner most room of the house. It will be quieter than the other rooms. Also, keep curtains pulled and crates covered so your dog doesnt see flashes of light. Keep fresh water and a chew bone available (no rawhides!). Turn on the TV so your dog hears human voices and not fireworks. Dont turn it too loud or the TV can be stressful too (I recommend The Disney Channel). Show Calming Signals when your pets are acting scared. Calming signals are eating or snacking, blinking and yawning. Try not to reassure your dog with it will be okay"; this actually reinforces their feelings of being scared. Thundershirts are shown to help all species during stressful times. Used for many anxieties i.e., scared of thunderstorms, fireworks, loud noises or separation anxiety. Thundershirts do not require any training of your dog to be an effective solution. Many dogs will exhibit reduced or eliminated symptoms with the very first usage of the Thundershirt (it eliminates shaking, it reduces panting, etc).( Sold locally at Cedar Valley Vet on 1st Street in Cedar Falls) Essential Oils for dogs and cats. Try the holistic way. Using Lavender can naturally sooth your dog. (Sold at Compassionate Care
Veterinary Clinic in Waverly)

ome pets are scared of loud noises like Fireworks. Reports of lost dogs greatly increase during the July 4th celebration. When dogs hear a loud crack, they jump the fence and run. It is a survival instinct for animals to RUN the opposite direction of a loud noise. (humans do this too) In the case of fireworks, the sounds come in various directions and that can be confusing and scary to your dog. Keep your pets inside during these times to keep them safe.

Tips on how to prepare for Independence Day:

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Prepare your dog: Desensitize your dog to loud noises. a. Buy a CD that has thunderstorms, fireworks and other loud noises. Turn this on as soft as possible during meal and treat times for your dog. Gradually, very slowly increase the volume. If you go too fast this can be a big setback, so again, take it slow. b. Show your dog that loud noises are fun by giving them something so yummy they won't pass it up. Loud noise equals a piece of steak. I have cubed steak ready to throw at my dog for every loud noise. Now she runs looking for me with tail wagging during thunderstorms, fireworks or any other loud noise. The trick is giving the treat at the same time the noise is heard, not after the noise is heard. Start out making noises using the kitchen cupboard. Shut the cupboard door lightly while throwing a super yummy treat at your dog. Slowly increase the noise or the slam of the cupboard. If it scares your dog too much and he won't eat the treat the noise is too loud; set your dog up for success, and work it slowly, increasing the noise little by little.

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