Your free guide to all things dog! PLUS: BREED
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Your free guide to all things dog! PLUS: BREED
OCT/NOV 2014 OFFLEASH AR E AS Dog friendly Cafes! PLU S : • Dog Obsessions • Dog Themed Decor • Tick Removal • Lead Reviews B REED F E ATU R E S: • French Bulldog • Australian Shepherd Your free guide to all things dog! FREE! October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 1 CONTENTS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014 19 Dog Friendly Cafe • Vegetarian • Organic Coffee • Relaxing Sanctuary BAMBOO BUDDHA Dr Max Stoker BvSc Small Animal Veterinarian Wed 10am – 2pm Thurs 10am – 2pm Fri 10am – 2pm Sat 10am – 2pm 6 Ph 4365 5810 221 Wattle Tree Rd Holgate bamboobuddha.com.au Dr Max Stoker is a caring and compassionate Vet with 30+ years experience in small animal practice. He sold his very successful practice- the Great Western Animal Hospital - in Sydney in 2004 and he and his lovely wife, lneke, settled on the Central Coast and created the Bamboo Buddha Cafe, Gallery, Gardens & Nursery at Holgate. After 30 years of veterinary practice, this was a real sea change. However, when Pel Stock opened their large pet store at Erina in 2008 and were advertising for a Pet Vet to operate as a Vet Consultant in their store, Max decided to take up this opportunity to keep practicing in the profession he loves but without all the stress and frustrations of running a busy hospital. Other hours 0416 147 775 www.drmax.com.au Pet Stock Erina, 312 The Entrance Rd, Erina PH: 4367 4066 REGULARS 4 From the Pack Leader 5 Training Tips 10 A Day in the Life of... 15 Product Review - Dog Leads 23 Doggy Recipe - Liver Brownies 26 Kids Corner 27-28 Business Directory 17 30 ARTICLES & FEATURES 6-7 11 14 17 21 22 25 30 Dog Friendly Cafes Canine Accupressure Dog Obsessions Doggy Decor Tick Removal Hip Hound Holidays Dog Lovers Show! Off-Leash Areas BREED FEATURES 18 French Bulldog 19 Australian Shepherd and much more! 15 11 23 October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 3 TRAINING TIP HOW TO PREVENT YOUR DOG FROM JUMPING ON THE FURNITURE. From the pack leader First of all - do not lose your temper or shout at your dog when he jumps on the sofa. Dear Dog Lovers, I am so excited to introduce myself as your new Pack Leader and Editor of Woof Mag! I’ve grown up with dogs and shared so many memories with them. Over my lifetime I have often wondered how we would get by as humans without them! What a great contribution they make to our society, they bring a smile to the aged, assist the blind, bring healing and comfort to the sick in hospitals, they defend and protect us. But most of all... they love us unconditionally! Woof Mag provides us with an opportunity to communicate, heal and understand our dogs that we can share and learn from. This issue looks at the healing art of Acupressure and the importance of micro-chipping your beloved dog. Encourage your dog off the couch, you can make kissy noises or pat your leg to get his attention. If necessary, gently escort him off the sofa by using the lead. Reward your dog for getting off the furniture. Continue rewarding (by offering treats, praise, pat or play) when your dog is on the floor. Remember your dog will repeat behaviours that he finds rewarding. Encourage and reward your dog for going to his own bed. Make it a nice place for him to be in - you can offer a Kong or toss some treats. Interrupt and redirect behaviour - be “one step ahead” of your dog. When he is about to jump up on the sofa - call him to you and reward. Remember it is your responsibility to teach your dog what you want him to do.Offer your dog a comfortable and safe resting area. Dogs like elevated sleeping areas so you may consider buying a lifted doggy bed Restrict your dog’s access to the desired area when you are not around to supervise. “Dog proof” your area, you may need to close doors to your bedroom or living room or installing baby gates. If your dog jumps up on the chairs or table - push chairs in all the way so there is no space between the chair and the table. Remember all dogs learn at their own pace so please be patient and consistent. SUBSCRIBE AND WIN! Subscribe to Woof Mag and go in the draw to win a Dog Shaming, 2015 Calendar! ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE PHONE 0411 511 711 Go to woofmag.com.au for your chance to win! 4 www.woofmag.com.au October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 5 DOG FRIENDLY CAFES Dog friendly. Freshly baked cakes. The Bamboo Buddha Offering ample covered areas, relaxing tranquill atmosphere and expansive gardens and surrounds, The Bamboo Buddha teahouse/cafe also welcomes your friendly, four-legged companions! Located LITTLE TEAPOT CAFE Garden seating. Organic coffee. in Holgate, the high standard of vegetarian food, delicious cakes, organic coffee and teas lures clientele from far and wide, encouraging an holistic approach to life in a stunning environment. 8 Davistown Road, Davistown Open 7 days, 7.30 til 4 Ph: 4369 6186 or find us on 8 inDavistown Road, Davistown Drop for an organic coffee, delicious baked Open 7 days, 7.30 til 4 cakePh: or dessert for a or find us on 4369 or 6186 relaxed lunch. Catering for special dietry needs such as Gluten or Dairy free, the Little Teapot Cafe at Davistown is well worth the visit, open 7 days! With garden seating at the back of the cafe perfect for enjoying the Spring weather with your dog by your side! Friendly service, great atmosphere! Oliver’s serve delicious Organic Coffee and Real Food that will make you “Feel Good”! With spacious dining area and comfortable seating outside for those who travel with their dogs. Oliver’s appreciates how important it is to feel welcome especially when you are on the road with your beloved pet. They also sell beautiful hand made dog treats and provide a water bowl for all 4 legged patrons. Utilise the Free Wifi and Tourist information is readily available to travellers. Located either side of the M1 NSW and VIC. 6 www.woofmag.com.au October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 7 A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM WORDS BY SHARLENE GOODWORTH CANINE HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTRE- NARARA This is a topic that can be very broad and intricate. However, it is also simple and effective practices that will allow your pet the freedom from disease and sickness. The immune system is our protector. A wall of defense - just like the one around a castle. It’s supposed to stop that baddies getting in doing damage on the inside and changing the environment to be unfavorable leading to possible sickness. When our pet’s immune system is attacked it becomes compromised and starts to underperform and is vulnerable to pathogens and microbes it comes into contact with. Things like; stress , pain, food intolerances, over loading medications, chemical application to name a few, all compound to weigh heavy on the immune system’s effectiveness. Let’s look at the average puppy: It’s vaccinated as a puppy, given heartworm injection, intestinal wormers, it’s washed with chemicals, it’s fed puppy food, from a can or a bag supposedly designed nutritionally for puppies and then when it is old enough we hit it with more chemicals for prevention of fleas/ticks and other nasties. That’s all within the first 6-12 months of the puppy’s life. Just as the puppy is almost shedding some of these toxins from it’s system and starting to get it’s immune defenses back up, what do we do? We hit the puppy again with a mirage of products to top up it’s chemical load and thus again reducing the effectiveness of its own immune system. We are blindly switching off the immune system defenses. Especially at a time when the puppy should be 8 www.woofmag.com.au developing a strong healthy immune system we are instead depleting it, opening the door for the very thing you are preventing to enter and this potentially will make your animal sick in time to come. Now when I say sick, this can mean many things. Sickness starts from the body’s immune system under performing and allows pathogens to move in and thrive. These can be in the form of viruses, candida, toxin residues, heavy metals, intolerances and allergies. These forms can only survive well if the immune system defenses are unstable. So the dog’s natural defenses are trying to fight back but with consistent compounding of chemicals and poor diet, before you know it, the system starts to become too weak and the clinical signs start to show - common ailments include itchy skin/paws, redness, hotspots, inflammation of joints or skin, lameness, poor coat, flatulence, diarrhea even obesity. This is the body’s way of saying that something is severely malfunctioning and help is needed. At this stage the help needed to improve the system is - less is more! LESS chemical treatments and indigestible foods the body can’t tolerate and break down and MORE activation of the immune system. How do we activate our pet’s immune system? We need to get to the root of the cause. I’m talking about stripping back your dog’s own blueprint and re-evaluating their body’s own requirements to start functioning again. Depending on how badly degenerated the immune system is will depend on how long it takes to restore it to its full function. The best way to go about understanding your pet’s needs is by using data to ascertain what is being compromised in the systems. The Canine Holistic Wellness Centre at Narara can help you test your pet. Our unique testing is like providing you with a road map of what is dysfunctional with your pet’s immune system and what needs to be addressed - we get to the underlying cause of why your pet is unwell and we can the reactivate the immune system response. Diet is always a massive hurdle in disrupting the immune system. You wouldn’t eat food that made you feel unwell and go back and eat it day after day. Yet our pets are expected to consume ingredients in these prepackaged foods that their digestive systems simply can’t tolerate. It’s a sure fire way to deactivate your pet’s immune system response. So why is your pet’s diet important to their overall health? We hear the words nutritious, scientifically balanced, world leader in nutrition etc, etc, we see celebrities endorsing dog food company brands promoting the label as the one to buy. Sadly all this marketing and pretty packaging doesn’t do your dog’s immune system much in the way of quality nutrition. When food is grown, stored, processed, bagged, shipped, stored, transported and finally sold to the end consumer and then feed to your pet you can be guaranteed one thing, the nutrient content in that bag or can is extremely poor and lacking of good quality nutrients. You aren’t getting what you think you paid for! Know exactly what is in the food because you put it there! Make your own dog food as it is usually cheaper to feed fresh food and you can freeze for convenience. Don’t wait for your pet to get sick before you act. So reducing the amount of heavily processed food from your dog’s diet is a good start to improving the immune system response. The next thing to look at is reducing chemicals that are ingested or topically applied. Pay attention to when to treat and when not to use treatments. There is a chemical free alternative to everything which is available from the Canine Holistic Wellness Centre. No ONE product is 100% guaranteed to work and keep your dog safe from anything. Eg: heartworm- when a mosquito is infected and is a carrier of the disease, the disease is deactivated in the mosquito when under 27 degrees. We see many months in the year where the temperature in our areas never reaches over 27 rendering the host mosquito deactivated as a carrier- so why on earth would you use a slow releasing, long acting extremely hazardous chemical injected into your dog once a year? Take care in selecting none heavy metal shampoos and topical products to bath your dog in. What goes on, goes in. It all enters the blood stream and can creates toxic residues. Even when you read some cleverly pitched medicated or herbal labels check the ingredients ... guaranteed the composition is chemically based all adding to the already strained and overloaded immune system. Just remember that every action has a reaction- every time you feed poor quality ingredients or use harsh chemicals the body’s defenses are working overtime to break down the toxins and remove them from the body. When the body becomes too fatigued or congested in this workload your pet’s immunity is compromised. Remember this is an accumulation of toxins over a period of time that breaks down the immune system rendering dysfunctional and the result of this is sickness or disease which can manifest from a small gradual skin issue to something more that can possibly be fatal. We are here to help and support our community to improve the natural health and wellbeing of your pet. Please book an appointment with us so we can assist and guide you to achieving these outcomes. After all, “wellness is our passion for you and your pet”. October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 9 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DOG WALKER ACUPRESSURE FOR YOUR DOG WORDS BY TRACEY BRAMWELL WORDS BY ALLAN MOFFATT B.SC. B.ACUP. SCHOOL OF EQUINE ACUPUNCTURE You know the reaction you get from your dog when they know you are taking them for a walk? Well that is what we experience all day, every day. Did you know that whenever you pat your dog you are using a massage type technique called Tui Na (from the Chinese)? There are not too many jobs where your clients greet you with such enthusiasm each time they see you. Our days are also filled with dog hair, slobbery kisses and poop, lots of poop! Our team cover most areas of the Central Coast and we walk for hours in many different locations. You know you do a lot of walking when you wear the tread Tui Na consists of stroking gently, like patting, backwards and forwards, up to 100 times. A variety of this is called Shiatsu (from the Japanese) and also called Acupressure. Acupressure is where light pressure is used in a way like turning on and off the light switch, all the time watching top see the dogs responses and what they do like and don’t like. These techniques can be used by you, even when the dog is well, as for example a de-stresser and it will make you feel better too. The dog and owner have a mirroring relationship. Acupressure (and Acupuncture) as we know it today is based on a very old system, off your shoes. As professionals, detailed information is taken about each dog we walk prior to any walks starting. This is so we know the exercise requirements of the individual dog, their state of health, whether they are dog and people friendly and any fears or dislikes they have. We want to know if a dog does not like little white dogs, men, someone walking behind them or water bottles. It is very rewarding to have such a positive impact on the physical and mental well being of so many dogs and see the happiness we bring to their lives. Spending so many hours together, the dogs become like our very own and we wouldn’t have it any other way. 10 www.woofmag.com.au of the meridians and points as shown below. Traditionally there are 12 meridians and over 360 points. It originated in China over 5000 years ago. Of course this picture is not a Shitzu dog (for Shiatsu) but a greyhound and Acupressure would be more appropriate. There are places your dog likes to be patted, stroked or scratched and all of these have beneficial internal and physical effects on their health and well being. When they are ill there are points you can use to help them whether its stomach pains or sore muscles or sore paws. This is something you can do at home as first aid though its always good to get a veterinary diagnosis if its serious. We will be exploring some of these treatments in later issues. For more information about the incredible art of healing with Acupressure watch out for the next issue of Woof Mag. “horses and spirit” horse-acupuncture.com October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 11 171 Serpentine Rd, Terrigal, NSW 2260 Ph: (02) 4365 6190 or (02) 4357 1200 Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm 5 Star Pet Grooming All Breeds, All Styles Colour enhancements/highlights Great Retail selection Nail trimming/painting Hand-stripping Cats welcome Spa Bath Packages from $27.50 Grooming Packages from $72.50 Saturday Splash N’ Dash $20 – Warm hydrobath, towel dry, ear clean, nail trim & deodorise. DOG OBSESSIONS lead the way WORDS BY OLIVIA CAVANAGH Obsessive dog behaviors and fixations can become as seriously harmful as addictions are for humans. When we laugh at a dog that is fanatically mad over a toy, a bone, a shaft of light, a game of fetch, or the neighbour’s cat, it’s like laughing at someone who is a fallingdown drunk. Even though the behavior may look funny to us, the truth is, your dog truly has no physical or psychological control over himself. Someday, he may really hurt himself and those around him. That’s exactly what obsessive behavior is to a dog- an addiction. A normal dog plays well with others- you, your kids, and other dogs. Balanced dogs can like one toy or game more than another, but it’s still a game; it’s not a life or death situation. An obsessive dog will take such games very seriously. Her playing will have a whole different level of intensity to it. When a dog is becoming obsessive, her face and her body language will visibly change. Her body will stiffen. A glaze will form over her eyesher pupils become fixated and you can’t distract her gaze. It appears almost as if she’s in a trance. She’s entered a zone in which there is no no relaxation and no joy in play. One step to preventing obsessive behavior is to monitor the intensity of your dog’s play. The point is, your dog must understand that there are limits to any game- whether it be 14 www.woofmag.com.au Ezydog Road Runner Leash playing with a favorite toy, or stalking birds in the backyard. Those limits are determined by you, not by her. Make sure your dog is properly exercised and is not living with pent-up energy. Most of the time an obsession is something that the dog has discovered can work as an outlet for anxiety, frustration, or suppressed energy. Correct obsessive/possessive behaviour immediately: this is where the importance of knowing your dog comes in. You must learn to recognise the physical cues that your dog is getting into an obsessive state, and stop her before she escalates. Your job should be at that very moment to correct the dog, keeping the toy or object of obsession (if that’s what it is) next to her until she moves away from it voluntarily. To change an obsessive behavior of any kind, teach substitute behaviours the dog can use to cope with whatever feelings are prompting the inappropriate behaviour. The best way to keep a dog from developing obsessive behaviours is to teach the dog the widest possible variety of beneficial behaviours. Teach the dog to retrieve-and use a variety of objects, not just one. Place the objects in a variety of situations for the dog to retrieve them. Above all, like humans, dogs need interesting things in their lives, things to do that they look forward to. They need to eliminate, sleep, eat and drink on a reasonable schedule, and if left too long at a time without all these needs being met, problem behaviors are sure to result. Seek veterinary help for a dog who is suffering distress, damage or danger from an obsessive behaviour. $49.95 ezydog.com.au Perfect for anyone who is active and runs with their dog, the EzyDog Road Runner Leash is shock absorbing and combines all the best features of all the EzyDog leads into one product. • Hands free system • Reflective webbing • Shock absorbing Ezydog Zero Shock Leash $36.95 ezydog.com.au A high-spec, shock-absorbing webbing dog leash that actually works! Meticulously designed with a highly sprung bungee system that effectively absorbs any sudden shocks made by your dog. Furthermore, it is soft, durable and will not wear over time. With a soft touch webbing, heavy duty snap clip, traffic control handle and shock absorption. On the net... Send your funny pics to [email protected] October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 15 doggy decor We’ve done some “digging” and have found these canine inspired ideas we thought you could try in your own home. Whether it’s a dog shaped doormat, or a personalised cushion of your pampered pooch, there’s something for every-doggy! October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 17 FRENCH BULLDOGS AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD WORDS BY OLIVIA CAVANAGH WORDS BY OLIVIA CAVANAGH The French Bulldog is a small breed of domestic dog. “Frenchies” were bred in the 1800’s by lace makers first in England then in France. Frenchies are playful and affectionate. They are loyal, loving, and wonderful companion dogs. French Bulldogs can be a challenge to train due to their willful and stubborn nature and require patience, repetition and early socialisation. They are often referred to as ‘a clown in the cloak of a philosopher’. The French Bulldog has the appearance of an active, muscular dog, of heavy bone, smooth coat, compactly built, and of medium or small structure. Colours under the breed standard are the various shades of brindle, fawn, tan or white with brindle patches, the coat moderately fine, brilliant, short and smooth. The French Bulldog, like many other companion dog breeds, requires close contact with humans. They have fairly minimal exercise needs, but do require at least daily walks. A flat-faced breed, French Bulldogs cannot live outdoors. Their bulk and their compromised breathing system makes it impossible for them to regulate their temperature efficiently. In addition, they are top heavy and therefore have difficulty in swimming. Precautions must be taken when exercising during hot or humid weather, as they are prone to heat stroke. It is also recommended that French Bulldogs who live indoors have access to air conditioning to regulate their temperature. Frenchies are very sweet, and make excel18 www.woofmag.com.au Fun Fact: British Celebs The Beckhams have 2 Frenchies, Scarlet and Coco lent companions, they rarely barks and if he does it is to draw attention, to point out that he needs something or just because he is not happy. This breed is patient and affectionate with it’s owners, especially with children, who are especially protected by the females. French bulldogs have a life expectancy of 10-12 years and can suffer from back and spinal diseases, most of which are probably related to the fact that they were selectively chosen from the dwarf examples of the bulldog breed. This condition is also referred to as chondrodysplasia. And Patellar luxation: the dislocation (slipping) of the patella (kneecap). In dogs, the patella is a small bone that shields the front of the stifle joint. The French Bulldog is a pleasant, easycare companion who is playful, alert and affectionate. It is enthusiastic and lively, without being yappy and loud. Curious, sweet and absolutely hilarious, it has a very comical personality and loves to clown around. It is bright and easygoing. The Frenchie gets along fairly well with strangers and other animals and enjoys being with its owner. The Australian Shepherd, commonly known as the Aussie, is a breed of dog that was developed on ranches in the western United States. Despite its name, the breed was not developed in Australia, but rather in the United States where they were seen in the West as early as the 1800s. For many years, Aussies have been valued by stockmen for their versatility and trainability. They have a similar look to the popular English Shepherd and Border Collie breeds. While they continue to work as stockdogs and compete in herding trials, the breed has earned recognition in other roles due to their trainability and eagerness to please, and are highly regarded for their skills in obedience. Like all working breeds, the Aussie has considerable energy and drive, and usually needs a job to do. It often excels at dog sports such as dog agility, flyball, and frisbee. They are also highly successful search and rescue dogs, disaster dogs, detection dogs, guide, service, and therapy dogs. Aussie colors are black, red, blue merle (marbled black, white and gray), and red merle (marbled red, white and buff). Excessive white on the face and ears can place an individual dog at greater risk for sunburn and subsequent skin cancer. The breed is typically highly energetic, requiring a great deal of exercise and attention, although some can be calm and easygoing. An Australian shepherd enjoys working, whether it is learning and practicing tricks competing in dog agility, or engaging in any other physically and mentally involving activity. They are kind, loving, and devoted to those they know. Because the breed was developed to serve on the ranch, a job which includes being protective of its property, it is inclined to bark warnings about neighborhood activity. The Aussie is intelligent, learns quickly, and loves to play. This means that a bored, neglected, unexercised Aussie may invent its own games, activities, and jobs, which to a busy owner might appear to be hyperactivity: for example, an Aussie may go from being at rest to running at top speed for severalulaps” around the house before returning to rest. Without something to amuse them, Aussies can become destructive. There are several health problems that an Australian shepherd can have. Vision problems are common and epilepsy is also a concern. Some puppies who have inherited two copies of the merle gene have an increased risk of being born blind, and/or deaf. With a lifespan of approximately 12-18 years, these happy, energetic dogs would make a welcome addition to an active individual or family with plenty of time to include the Aussie in their lifestyle! October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 19 TICK REMOVAL TICK SEASON IS UPON US, CHECK YOUR DOG’S COAT DAILY AND USE TICK PREVENTITIVE PRODUCTS REGULARLY. IF YOU HAPPEN TO FIND ONE OF THESE LITTLE NASTIES, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW FOR EASY REMOVAL. STEP 1 Use a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a special tick removal instrument. These special devices allow the removal of the tick without squeezing the tick body. This is important as you do not want to crush the tick and force harmful bacteria to leave the tick and enter your pet’s bloodstream. STEP 2 Grab the tick by the head or mouth parts right where they enter the skin. Do not grasp the tick by the body. Without jerking, pull firmly and steadily directly outward. Do not twist the tick as you are FIND YOUR NEAREST K9000 DOGWASH FINDADOGWASH.COM K9000 DOG WASH Video Competition pulling. (Using methods such as applying petroleum jelly, a hot match, or alcohol will NOT cause the tick to ‘back out.’) STEP 3 After removing the tick, place it in a jar of alcohol to kill it. Ticks are NOT killed by flushing them down the toilet. Clean the bite wound with a disinfectant and wash your hands thoroughly. LITTLE TEAPOT CAFE Dog friendly. Freshly baked cakes. Garden seating. Organic coffee. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION CREATE A SHORT FILM ABOUT YOUR LOCAL K9000 DOG WASH $2000 IN PRIZES TO BE WON! Submit Film by: Friday 28th Nov 2014 Check trubludogwash.com.au for all the info 20 www.woofmag.com.au 8 Davistown Road, Davistown Open 7 days, 7.30 til 4 Ph: 4369 6186 or find us on October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 21 HIP HOUND HOLIDAYS THE HIPPEST HANGOUT FOR COASTAL CANINES! The success of Hip Hound Holidays, an alternative “Home Away from Home” for dogs, is due to a combination of complimentary factors. • A large, secure, park like homestead. • A relaxed atmosphere where dogs are free to run around and play. • A family who love dogs, and Sophia Gillings (Owner & Manager), whose obvious passion for her ‘guests’ is not lost on their owners. Unlike some dog accommodation, Sophia does not use outside carers, so all dogs are looked after at her home, sleeping indoors and never locked up or put in cages. This is a boutique business, offering personalised care where many customers are from word of mouth recommendations. 22 www.woofmag.com.au Doggy Recipe LUSCIOUS LIVER BROWNIES Ingredients • 1kg chicken livers • 2 cups corn meal • 2 cups wheat germ • 2 eggs • 2 1/2 tsp. granulated • 1/2 cup dried garlic (not salt) parsley Besides being free to rest indoors or play outside, dogs are also taken on outings to the nearby beaches or dog park, whilst owners can check their beloved dog’s activities on Facebook. Rates are just a flat priceno extra charge for taking on walks, giving medication, playtimes, additional meals, hugs, cuddles or kisses. Method 1. Liquefy livers in food processor, pour into mixing bowl and add other ingredients. 2. Mix until smooth like a brownie batter. 3. Spread on a lined cookie sheet (1/2 sheet cake size), until it’s evenly spread about 1/3 inch thick. 4. Bake in a moderate oven for about 35 minutes. 5. When cool, cut into shapes. Keep in a ziplock back in the refridgerator. Email your recipe to [email protected] hiphoundholidays.com.au facebook.com/pages/Hip-Hound-Holidays October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 23 DOG LOVERS SHOW COMES TO SYDNEY IF YOU LOVE DOGS, THEN THIS IS THE SHOW FOR YOU! IT IS DEDICATED TO DOGS AND IS ON 7TH- 9TH NOVEMBER, IN THE ROYAL HALL OF INDUSTRIES, HORDERN PAVILLION, MOORE PARK, SYDNEY. FEATURING CLOSE TO 600 DOGS AND DOZENS OF POOCH EXPERTS. We encourage you to get along to this special event and see some of the wonderful demonstrations that include expert tips on grooming, advice about dog rescue - everything you need to know about caring for a rescue dog as well as specialist advice with ask the vet and ask the trainer zones! This is where you get expert advice on anything behavioral or medical. They also have information on things to consider when choosing a dog for your family. This is a show that’s “not to be missed” you can expect to see, compare and buy all of the latest products and services to reward and pamper your dog with. This is the largest event dedicated to dogs in the Southern Hemisphere! “Paws up for this one!” Find out more at: dogloversshow.com.au about all things dog OCT/NOV 2014 SUBSCRIBE NOW! GET 6 ISSUES FOR $35 www.woofmag.com.au 24 www.woofmag.com.au October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 25 BUSINESS DIRECTORY What do you get if you cross a dog and a lion? A terrified postman! Ph: 0438 823 392 POLICE DOG Kid’s Corner MATCH THE DOG WITH HIS JOB! What did the hungry Dalmation say when he had a meal? That hit the spots! 26 www.woofmag.com.au Collars shampoos toys & supplements for the tougher breeds! 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No part of this publication or the corresponding website is to be copied or reproduced without permission. 28 www.woofmag.com.au October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 29 OFF LEASH AREAS DOG EXERCISE AREAS ARE AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF THE OVERALL LIFESTYLE HERE ON THE COAST. All local councils have a responsibility to provide adequate areas for dogs to exercise both on and off the leash. Under the Companion Animals Act 1998, dog owners have a number of responsibilities when taking their dog(s) into a public place: 1. Dogs must be under effective control by means of a chain, cord or leash that is being held by (or secured to) the person unless in a designated off leash exercise area; and 2. Dogs are prohibited in the following places: a. Within 10 metres of any playing apparatus provided in a public place or part for the use of children; b. In a public place that that is used for public bathing or public recreation, in which council has ordered dogs prohibited, eg. between the flags at the beach; c. Within a public place provided or set aside by council for public recreation or the playing of organised games in which council has ordered dogs prohibited; d. A public place set apart by council for the 30 www.woofmag.com.au protection of wildlife and in which the council has ordered that dogs are prohibited. You are not permitted to walk more than four dogs at any one time in an on leash area or an off leash area. Our four-legged friends helped us research just a few of the off-leash areas our Council has to offer: Gosford Shire - Parks • Adcock Park, Racecourse Road, West Gosford • Mitchell Park, Yanderra Crs, Narara • Ettalong Oval, Maitland Bay Dr, Ettalong • lloura Reserve, Malinya Rd, Davistown • The Haven, Terrigal Gosford Shire Beaches • Forresters, Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and North Avoca, Copacabana, MacMasters, Putty, Ocean Beach, Umina, Pearl and Patonga Beaches all offer off-leash areas Wyong Shire - Parks • Bateau Bay Reserve • Charmhaven Reserve • Drainage easement, Chittaway Bay • Helen Reserve, Gascoigne Road, Gorokan • Tallowood Crescent, Ourimbah • Tuggerah Oval, Second Avenue Tuggerah Wyong Shire - Beaches • Lakes Beach, North Shelly Beach and North Entrance Beach While dogs are allowed on these beaches and reserves unleashed, as an owner you remain liable if the dog attacks another person or animal, or causes a nuisance to people on the beach. On-the-spot fines are issued for an unregistered dog or for a dog found defecating in a public place. DEC/JAN 2015 Breed Features: • Silkie Terrier • Labradoodle CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE Next issue Dog friendly Camping Plus: • Dogs in hot cars • Safe foods for dogs • Christmas Craft • Dog Bowl Reviews Your free guide to all things dog! Pick up your free copy, read online at woofmag.com.au or book a subscription! October/November 2014 WOOF MAG 31