North Carolina Rottweiler Rescue

Stormy Times
Rescued from Doubt, Placed with Love
ncrottierescue.net Summer 2009 ncrottierescue@gmail.com

Our dogs have fleas…

Not really, but we need your help!

NCRR’s
Flea Market Sale
Saturday, August 29th
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Raleigh State Fairgrounds
We are requesting donations of your time,
gently used items, craft goods, whatever
you can spare. Bring yourself, your family
and your friends to help NCRR and
meet our dogs.
Freedom means many things. With this
To donate, please contact special boy, Freedom means never having to
ncrottierescue@gmail.com scrape a plate clean for the dishwasher. He’ll
be happy to tackle that job for you. Freedom
means never having to be alone. He’ll keep
you company any time, day or night.
Freedom means never turning into a couch
potato. You need a little exercise, he’ll take

Brandy you for a walk. Freedom means uncondi-

tional love, unwavering devotion and
unlimited companionship.

We can’t think of any-
thing better at the end of a
long day than a little
Brandy. Warm and sooth-
ing, mellow and relaxing, this little girl is content to
just sit in your lap and let you pet your cares away.
She’s a calorie free indulgence you can chill out with
whenever and wherever, no designated driver needed.
What other proof do you need? Find out more about
this and other great dogs at ncrottierescue.net.
All Freedom asks is that you make your
home his furever home.
Freedom, and many other beautiful dogs like
him, are waiting for you to take that step,
make that commitment, and give them that
chance to show you just what
a blessing bringing them into your life can be.
Just what a blessing Freedom is.
Please adopt an NCRR dog. If you can’t
adopt, please foster. If you can’t foster,
please donate. Please help us help these
wonderful animals.

ncrottierescue.net
Nottweiler of the Month ncrottierescue@gmail.com

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 This n’ That
Are the dog hair dust bunnies in your house bigger than the
dog? Are you tired of having to vacuum every day to keep up
with the mess? Then you need the Ear Cleaning Solution
for Yeast Infections
FURMINATOR!!! 16 ounce bottle of witch hazel
4 tablespoons boric acid powder
Rottweilers and many other dog breeds have what is 16 drops 1% Gentian violet solution

known as an undercoat. Regular dog brushes just don’t
do the trick when it comes to getting rid of this deep
down fur. The FURMINATOR is more than just a
brush, it is a deshedding tool. Using the
Mix. Shake before each application. Fill ear with solution and mas-
sage gently for 30 seconds. Wipe with tissue. Apply a second time
without massaging and let the dog shake out the excess. Be careful,
the Gentian violet may stain. Use 2 times per day for the first two
weeks, 1 time per day for the next week, and 1 time per month there-
after. Ingredients should be available at your local pharmacy.

FURMINATOR once or twice a week, for 10-20

minutes per session, can reduce shedding up to 90%.
Pack Your Lunch
Contact Everyone’s short of funds these days, but
ncrottierescue@gmail.com for too many animals this means
being shorted out of life. Just one day a
week, take your lunch to work instead of go-
For your FURMINATOR, and tell dog ing out. This $5 weekly savings for 50
hair, Hasta la Vista, baby! weeks would put $250 toward saving a life.
We think the choice is simple.

A-Nub-er Happy Ending And Save a Bunch!

- in Duplicate Donations may be sent via PayPal to
ncrottierescue@gmail.com
or mailed to
5613 Old Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27610

No matter how little money and how few

Meet Reese and Rocky. Like most dogs that come possessions you own, having a dog makes
through NCRR, their story did not have a great be-
ginning. Animal control found these two poor boys you rich. Louis Sabin
underneath a house. While one seemed to suffer no
ill effects from this, the other was terrified and soon Check out the
became very sick. During an examination by the
vet, it was discovered that his skull was fractured by
“a deliberate action.” This injury was not the type
ROTT SHOPPE
that could have been caused by an accident.
Thanks to the kindness and efforts of a good person,
Grrreat stuff
NCRR was contacted. Both brothers were taken in,
nurtured, loved and brought back to health. Soon,
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they found a furever home together.
Please help us help other dogs find a happy ending.
ncrottierescue.net
Donate, Foster, or Adopt
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 This n’ That
Sam Says...
Quality omega 3 fish oil for dogs can significantly improve
a range of conditions and prevent more serious ones from
occurring.
Fish oil for dogs is one of the most commonly used supple-
ments in veterinary medicine. Fish oil has such healing
power, it is recognized as a primary rather than an alterna-
tive treatment.
Protection from heart disease, allergies, cancer and arthritis
are the main benefits. The change can be quite dramatic as
well. I have personally seen many examples of an aging
dog limping and moving slowly around due to arthritis, and
within weeks of taking a quality omega 3 oil, the limp was
almost gone. The dog was running and moving much more
freely than before, with increased levels of energy.
Fish oil is also effective for reducing cancerous tumors. It
is recommended that all dogs with cancer have a daily fish
oil supplement in their food. Fish oil also helps prevent
cancer in a healthy dog.
I think I could turn and live with animals, they
are so placid and self-contain'd,
I stand and look at them long and long.
They do not sweat and whine about their
condition,
They do not lie awake in the dark and weep
for their sins,
They do not make me sick discussing their duty
to God,
Not one is dissatisfied, not one is demented
with the mania of owning things,
Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that
lived thousands of years ago,
Not one is respectable or unhappy over the
whole earth.
Walt Whitman—Song of Myself

I cannot hype the benefits of fish oil enough. In my

opinion it is imperative for every dog.

Fish oil is exceptionally effective for healing hairless, dry,

irritated areas and encourages the growth of a healthy coat.

Part of the problem today is that most dog foods are very
low in the two important omega 3 fatty acids, DHA and
EPA, with DHA being by far the most important. When
selecting a fish oil for dogs, it is important to select the right
one. You choose should those that have been molecularly
distilled to remove any impurities like mercury to ensure a

Come Meet Us…

safe pure oil. You don't need to use one especially for dogs,
as any good quality omega 3 oil for humans is perfectly
fine!

In addition, to gain the maximum benefits, ensure the DHA Every month we like to strut our
level is high, at least twice that of EPA at around 250mg of
DHA per capsule, as it is responsible for most of the in-
stuff at the local Petsmart or Petco
credible health benefits. so people can discover what great
Samantha Vickers-
Vickers-Lowe is one of NCRR’s dog dogs we have at NCRR.
wellness, training and behavior experts.
For times in your area, please go to
Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are ncrottierescue.net, click on “Events”
the center of their universe. We are the focus
of their love and faith and trust. They serve
and make plans to spend some time
us in return for scraps. It is without doubt with us.
the best deal man has ever made.
Roger Caras
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Old Dogs Do Learn ew Tricks
Basic principles to keep in mind are:
1: Dogs learn by association; they will repeat behaviors that bring
reward and avoid or discontinue those that have no reward or are have
unpleasant consequences.
2: I have less than two seconds to praise or correct a behavior.
3: By using classical conditioning, the dog learns to anticipate. For
example: I see a stranger = praise and may be food reward, so there is
no need for me to lunge because I anticipate the reward every time I
see the stranger. Here we would be going to operant conditioning
where the dog performs an action to get a reward.
4: By using operant conditioning, the dog learns that performing an
action will bring a consequence. I see the stranger = I sit and I get a
reward (praise or food), whereas lunging will bring a correction and
delay my reward.
5: Dogs are opportunistic and will do anything necessary to obtain what
they want. If there is no leadership, they will step up and take charge. If
there is a chance to be praised they will do whatever they have to do in
order to get the rewards.
6: Dogs live in a black and white world. Consistency is key to training.
Give them gray areas and your dog will get confused. If out of ten
times I jump on my owner, I get corrected only 8 or 9 times, there is
still one chance of me getting what I want, so I will keep trying. The
correction MUST happen 100% of the time.
7: Yelling at a dog is useless. They see it as barking and excitement.
8: I am a dictator, but a fair one.
Dogs are creatures of habit, and they live one day at a time. Dogs are
not constantly thinking
about what happened yes- o matter what a dog’s background is, we can help them over- the kennel. Believe me after a week or
terday or about what is
happening tomorrow. Dogs
come any issue through the use of effective obedience training. two that toy will be very appealing,
don’t premeditate, they react. Many behavior issues I encounter occur
because the handler sends mixed signals to the dog, or just sends the
wrong signals unknowingly.
Dogs with issues or misbehaviors are the product of poor early condi-
tioning. That is, they were not taught properly. The average dog owner
creates fear or socialization issues in their dog by taking them out of
the litter too early. By taking the dog out of the litter at 8 weeks keep a ing with toys and you will have a stable dog.
dog from socializing with their own kind as well as from learning bite
inhibition. If the puppy has no chance to play with other puppies and
learn that when he bites a littermate play ends immediately, they will
never learn that biting hurts.
If the puppy is not properly socialized around humans before 14 to 16
weeks of age, they will not be at ease when strangers come by. Dogs
can be socialized at any point, but after 14 to 16 weeks of age, the dog
is more cautious approaching new things.
If you have a puppy, do your homework and socialize that pup with as
many people as you can. Let him play with other pups as much as
possible. Play with the puppy and any time his teeth touch your skin
stop the play for 2 minutes, ignoring the puppy. Usually when I am
teaching a dog bite inhibition, I play what I call the ouch game. The
ouch game is nothing but sitting on the floor playing with the pup or
dog as rough as we can without hurting the animal. Any time the dog’s
teeth touch my skin, even if it doesn’t really hurt, I say OUCH! very
loud, stand up, cross my arms and look away from the dog. I focus on a
spot in the wall or something in my surroundings. Once the dog is
calm I go back to the play session. The dog learns to associate that any
time his teeth touch skin, there is something unpleasant. Punishment
does not mean being harsh or hitting the dog; punishment can be some-
thing as simple as removing a reward. Play is a reward, ignoring the
dog is punishment. With time, the dog will learn to work hard for the
reward as well as to avoid the punishment or unpleasant situation. This
is just one of many examples where this technique can be used.
No dog lover wants to set their dog for failure, but yet we all do make
these mistakes. With good intentions we try to treat our animals as our
children. I spoil my own dogs every now and them. How I keep myself
from having behavior problems is simple. I know that my dogs learn by
Polo K-9 will not assume any responsibility for injuries or damages you may suffer as consequence of you attempting the skills here discussed. Seeking the knowledge of a professional is always best when in doubt.
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association. I know that I have less than two seconds to praise or correct
a behavior, as well as the fact that dogs anticipate. I know what moti-
vates my dog and I understand that my dog is not a human in a dog suit.
My dog’s brain will NEVER be more advanced in reasoning than that
of a 12 or 18 month old human child.
Dealing with a child requires patience and so does dog training. Potty
training a dog is no different than potty training a child. If you take a
child 12 to 18 months of age and have them around the house wearing
no diapers, they will have accidents. If the child is within close super-
vision, they can easily be caught in the act of going to the bathroom in
the wrong place. The parent would yell NO, grab the child, take them
to the toilet and once on the toilet praise them for using the toilet rather
than the floor. In the end the child learns that to urinate or defecate in
the living room makes mom or dad mad and a correction follows.
When this child does their business in the bathroom mom or dad praises
them. We would not grab that child and rub their nose in their mess, so
why do we rub the dog’s nose in their mess? This is abusive.
I may not treat my dog as a human, but I still treat my dog with dignity
and respect. When you rub your dog’s nose in their feces all the dog
learns is that the presence of feces or urine makes their owner unstable
and bad things happen. So the dog associates the feces with bad things
and may start to eat their feces to hide them from their handler. The
handler or owner is to blame here, not the dog.
Motivators for a dog can be food, toys, praise, etc. If your dog is not
food motivated, don’t feed him a day or two before the exercise, or
decrease their food intake at dinner time and use the food during train-
ing. A hungry dog will be food motivated.
If your dog is not toy motivated, keep them kenneled, and only allow
them to come out to potty, to eat, and to play with the toy. If they show
no interest in the toy they go back to
since the dog will associate it with
their way of getting attention and praise.
Using praise as a motivator is simple. While in a training program
remove 90% of the attention you usually give the dog for free and give
it during the training session. The dog will stop taking you for granted.
Make a dog work to earn everything from their food, to praise, to play-
It is important to be very firm and enforce all rules at all time if we
want to succeed. Don’t be emotional when applying corrections or
withholding rewards. You are doing the dog a disservice and not help-
ing them overcome the bad behavior. Stop feeling sorry for this aban-
doned, mistreated shelter dog and treat him as you would any other dog.
Keep in mind that sometimes what is a behavior problem to us, to the
dog is a normal canine behavior. These behaviors can be redirected by
not allowing the dog to feel rewarded for performing behaviors that are
not acceptable to us. One of many examples would be a dog that
jumps. In the dog’s mind he or she is just trying to lick the handler’s
mouth, just as they would do with other dogs, out of respect. Jumping
is a natural canine behavior but is not acceptable to humans. To fix
this, simply make certain the dog gets no gratification from jumping,
but is ignored or corrected.
Humans tend to be great at correcting and punishing, but terrible at
praising. If I find myself correcting a dog too much, that tells me that
the dog really doesn’t understand what the proper behavior is. I teach
the behavior, praise when the behavior occurs and once the dog has
learned it I can use corrections if needed. Again, correction or punish-
ment can be something as simple as withholding the reward, whether it
is food or praise.
No matter what a dog’s background is, we can help them overcome any
issue through the use of effective obedience training. There is no such
thing as an untrainable dog, or a dog that is naturally vicious, etc. If we
know what motivates the dog, we know what we can make the dog
work for. Make the dog work hard to get the reward while also work-
ing hard to avoid the correction or punishment. A dog that is physically
or mentally tired or has a job is a dog with no time or energy for behav-
ioral issues. There is hope for all dogs, regardless of their past.
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Our deepest thanks to those who already have...

Sponsors Angels
Susan Johnson Dorita LeMaster (in memory of Lacy)
Dr, Judith Hunt Han Su Pharm
Bailey Family (in memory of Baloo) Lori Bishop
Jennifer Mezours Laura Napier
Anonymous Michael Gartner (in memory of Vixon)
Paula Long Dee Craft (in memory of Freckles)
Larry Gebhardt Rafaela Rodrigues
Jennifer Soberal Combs Laura Bigaquette (in memory of Stella)
Nancy Colvin Amanda Ferrell
Anjela & Vincent Govan Sean Wagner
Joan Jones Mary Alice Noble
Julianna Selligson
Danyell Tetreault

And heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful group of volunteers!

The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined efforts of each individual...Vincent Lombardi